JP2015110138A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To lighten concentration to a specific scene of expectation toward extension of a period controlled to an advantageous state.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured to identify an addition rate between respective objects to be added in additional lottery processing by a combination pattern determined with start of an ART mode as an opportunity. Thus, every time when the ART mode is started, a relationship of the addition rate between the respective objects to be added can be changed. As a result, a sense of expectation toward addition can differ according to a situation in the additional lottery processing to the respective objects to be added, thus relaxing concentration to a specific scene of expectation toward extension of a period controlled to an advantageous state of a probability variation mode and the ART mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a single game performed by changing a plurality of rows of symbols based on a start operation by a player is started by a symbol display means.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko slot machine (a spinning machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”), which is a type of gaming machine, a game medium (hereinafter referred to as “medal”) is used, and by inserting a medal into the pachislot The game is started. As such a pachislot, the thing as described in patent document 1 is mentioned, for example. In this pachi-slot, a game that is advantageous to a player different from the bonus game is played. In a game in such an advantageous state, it is advantageous for the player by increasing the winning probability of “replay” as a replay and assisting the game in order to make it easier to increase medals. I am doing so.

  And in the pachislot of patent document 1, in the game played in such an advantageous state, the number of games played in the advantageous state that greatly affects the player's profit is added and added. Thus, a lottery is performed by adding the number of games so as to extend the period of games played in the advantageous state.

  In this way, in the pachislot of Patent Document 1, the player's greatest concern is how to acquire the right to perform a lottery in addition to the number of games that greatly affects the player's profit. .

JP2011-160844 (paragraph [0150] and FIG. 14)

  By the way, in such a pachislot of Patent Document 1, a lottery is performed by adding the number of games when a specific winning combination is won. Since it is possible to set a plurality of specific small roles that trigger the lottery in addition to the number of games, the probability and number of times to be added in the lottery are increased for each of these specific small roles. Specs are also possible.

  However, in such a specification, the level of expectation (high or low) of the addition between a plurality of specific small roles that trigger the lottery with the number of games added based on the probability and number of times to be added in the lottery with the number of games is increased. As a result, it has been difficult to increase the player's expectation when winning a specific small role that would be low (weak). Therefore, the scene where the interest is improved by adding the number of games is only the scene related to the winning of a specific small role where the expectation of the addition is high (strong), and tired of the game played in an advantageous state There was a risk of accelerating.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to alleviate the concentration of expectation for the extension of the period controlled to an advantageous state in a specific scene. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  In the gaming machine that solves the above problems, a game that is performed by changing the symbols of a plurality of columns based on the start operation is started by the symbol display means, and the change of symbols of each column is started based on the start of the game. After that, in the gaming machine provided with a winning combination lottery means for drawing a winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations when the game is started based on the stop operation and the game is started. It is provided with a game control means for controlling to an advantageous game state that is a game advantageous to the player upon establishment, and the game control means has a plurality of specific combinations set among the winning combinations in the advantageous game state. Based on the winning, the extended lottery process for drawing whether to extend the gaming period to be in the advantageous gaming state can be executed, and the relationship between the probabilities of extending the gaming period for a plurality of specific roles is There is a case where the specific condition in the skill state is established, and the probability relationship that the game period is determined to be extended in the plurality of specific roles includes the first relation and the second relation, and is predetermined. In the case where the specific combination is won, it is easier to determine that the game period is to be extended when the first relation is in the first relation than in the second relation. When the advantageous game state and the second advantageous game state are included and the first advantageous game state is included, the first advantageous game state is reached by the arrival of the first opportunity that is a transition opportunity to the second advantageous game state. When the state shifts to the second advantageous gaming state and is the second advantageous gaming state, the second advantageous gaming state comes from the second advantageous gaming state by the arrival of a second opportunity that is a transition opportunity to the first advantageous gaming state. 1 Transition to advantageous gaming state There, if it is determined to extend the game time at the extension lottery process when the second advantageous gaming state, a game time of the first advantageous gaming state is extended.

  In the gaming machine that solves the above problems, a game that is performed by changing the symbols of a plurality of columns based on the start operation is started by the symbol display means, and the change of symbols of each column is started based on the start of the game. After that, in the gaming machine provided with a winning combination lottery means for drawing a winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations when the game is started based on the stop operation and the game is started. It is provided with a game control means for controlling to an advantageous game state that is a game advantageous to the player upon establishment, and the game control means has a plurality of specific combinations set among the winning combinations in the advantageous game state. It is possible to execute an extended lottery process for drawing whether to extend the gaming period to be in the advantageous gaming state based on the winning, and it is longer than the first period among a plurality of periods as a period extended in a plurality of specific roles The relationship between the probabilities that two periods are determined may change when the specific condition in the advantageous gaming state is satisfied, and the second period is selected from a plurality of periods as a period extended in the plurality of specific roles. The relationship of the probability that is determined includes the first relationship and the second relationship, and when the predetermined specific combination is won, the first relationship is greater than the second relationship. The second period is easily determined as an extended period, and the advantageous gaming state includes a first advantageous gaming state and a second advantageous gaming state, and when the first advantageous gaming state is established, the second advantageous game state includes the second advantageous gaming state. When the first opportunity, which is an opportunity to shift to the advantageous gaming state, arrives, the first advantageous gaming state shifts to the second advantageous gaming state, and when the second advantageous gaming state is reached, the first advantageous gaming Second opportunity that is the opportunity to transition to the state The first advantageous game can be transferred from the second advantageous gaming state to the first advantageous gaming state by arriving at the first advantageous gaming state for a period determined to be extended in the second advantageous gaming state. The game period of the state is extended.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to alleviate the concentration of expectation to a specific scene for the extension of the period controlled to an advantageous state.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows a winning line. The schematic diagram which shows a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows a winning combination determination table. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of a game state transfer. The schematic diagram which shows the mode of a transition of a production state. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows various productions. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram explaining an additional character pattern. The schematic diagram explaining an addition level. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram explaining an addition level table. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram explaining the change aspect of the expectation of addition.

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

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

  In this embodiment, in each reel, a symbol imitating “bell” (bell symbol), a symbol decorated with “re” characters (replay symbol), and a symbol imitating “7” (seven symbol), respectively. It is arranged. In addition, each reel imitates a “watermelon” design (watermelon design), a “cherry” design (cherry design), a “sake” design (delicacy design), and a “geta” design. Each of these symbols (geta symbol) is arranged. In the following, each symbol may be referred to as “bell”, “replay”, “seven”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “delicacy”, and “geta” without “design”.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot 10 has a plurality (in this embodiment) that defines combinations of symbols that are stopped and displayed (derived display results) in the display area of the symbols that can be seen through from the see-through window 16. 5) symbol stop lines are formed. In the present embodiment, as the symbol stop line, a combination of symbols L1 to L4 (shown by a solid line) that can be determined as a winning combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed, and a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed cannot be determined as a winning. A winning line L5 (shown by a broken line) is formed.

  The winning lines L1 to L4, when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on these symbol stop lines is an aspect that gives a prize, and an effective line that is judged to be valid as giving a prize according to the combination of symbols. Become. In the following description, when simply referred to as “winning line”, it means winning lines L1 to L4.

  In addition, even if the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol stop line is the same as the mode for giving a prize, the non-winning line L5 is invalid as not giving a prize according to the combination of symbols. It becomes an invalid line to judge. In the following description, the simple term “non-winning line” means the non-winning line L5.

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

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

  In addition, the central panel 15 is configured with 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. Is set to start rotating. The status lamp is turned on / off in accordance with the progress of the variable game.

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

  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 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting 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).

  A settlement switch 31 is provided at the lower left position of each BET button 28, 29 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement switch 31 is a switch that is used (operated) when paying back a medal (game medium) betted at the start of a variable game or a credit stored and stored inside the machine. A start lever 32 is provided at the right side of the checkout switch 31 to be operated when starting the variable game. In the present embodiment, the rotation of each reel is started by operating the start lever 32 after the setting of the number of bets is completed.

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

  In addition, a medal discharge port 36 is formed in the lower central portion of the front surface of the front door 12. In addition, a 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.

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

Next, an operation for a player to play a variable game as a game, and operating states of various devices accompanying this operation will be described.
In order to set the number of bets in a state where medals can be inserted into the variable game or the BET buttons 28 and 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 variable game are set as the bet number (bet number) from the stored credits. In this embodiment, a variable game with 3 bets is allowed.

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

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

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

  When all of the reels are stopped, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated pay line forms a predetermined prize mode, and a prize corresponding to the prize mode awarded It 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. Also, especially when a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed and a bonus combination (BN combination) wins, unlike a general game, it is advantageous for the player, that is, award medals can be obtained continuously. Bonus game is given to the player. The general game refers to a variable game that is not a bonus game.

  In the present embodiment, one change game is started with the start operation of the start lever 32 after the bet number is set as a start opportunity, and the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed by the stop operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R. As a result, a variable game in which one game is completed is performed. When award medals are paid out according to the combination of symbols, one variation game is ended with the completion of the payout of the award medals as an end timing.

In the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 shows a combination of symbols indicating combinations (stop results) of symbols to be stopped and displayed on a winning line based on a winning combination determined internally, and a prize corresponding to the combination 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 [Seven Seven] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, a bonus game is started (occurred) and a “bonus game (hereinafter referred to as“ BN game ”)” is provided. ing. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Seven Seven Seven] is indicated as “BN stop eye”. The BN stop eye is determined as an award mode for winning a prize when “BN role” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery.

In the present embodiment, the BN combination is a winning combination (bonus combination) that allows the generation of a special prize that triggers (starts) the BN game as a gaming state.
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 defined as an award mode for winning a prize when the “cherry role” is determined as the 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 as an award mode for winning a prize when the “watermelon combination” is determined as the winning combination in the internal lottery.

  Further, when [Bell Bell Bell] is stopped and displayed on 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 is determined as an award mode to be awarded when any of the “right correct bell role”, “middle correct bell role”, and “right correct bell role” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery. It has been.

  In addition, it is determined that one prize medal will be paid out when [Tokutoshi, Seven, Clogs] are stopped and displayed on the winning line. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [delicacy, seven, clogs] is referred to as [chance stop eye]. The chance stop is defined as an award mode for winning a prize when the winning combination is determined in the internal lottery.

  For this reason, the “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “left correct answer bell role”, “middle correct answer bell role”, “right correct answer bell role”, and “one sheet role” in the present embodiment are on the winning line. It becomes a winning combination (payout combination) that determines that an award medal is to be paid out based on the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state. Further, in the following description, when the term “bell role” is simply used, it means “left correct answer bell role”, “middle correct answer bell role”, and “right correct answer bell role”.

  Also, when [Replay / Replay Bell] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the player can automatically set the bet number without betting the number of bets, so that the next variable game can be played. It stipulates that replays to be performed are granted. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Bell] is referred to as “maintenance replay stop eye”. The maintenance replay stop eye is determined as an award mode for winning a prize when “maintenance replay combination” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery.

  Further, when [Replay / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is defined that a replay is given. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Replay] is referred to as “falling replay stop eye”. Then, the stoppage of the fall replay is determined as one of the winning roles in the internal lottery: “unrequited fall fall replay role”, “left correct fall fall replay role”, “middle correct fall fall replay role”, and “right correct fall fall replay role” It is stipulated in the award mode to win if it is.

  Further, when [Bell / Replay / Bell] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is provided that a replay is given. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Bell / Replay / Bell] is referred to as “rising replay stop eye”. The rising replay stop eye is awarded when any of the “right correct rising replay role”, “middle correct rising replay role”, and “right correct rising replay role” is determined as the winning combination in the internal lottery. It is stipulated in the award form.

  Therefore, the “maintenance replay combination”, each “falling replay combination”, and each “rising replay combination” in the present embodiment are replay prizes that accompany replay based on the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line. A re-game winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a “replay combination”) that allows the occurrence of 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. That is, the player does not acquire a prize medal depending on the winning of the replay role. In the following explanation, when simply referred to as “falling replay role”, it means “unrequited falling replay role”, “left correct fall falling replay role”, “middle correct fall falling replay role”, and “right correct fall falling replay role”. . In addition, the term “push forward fall replay role” means “left correct fall fall replay role”, “middle correct fall fall replay role”, and “right correct fall fall replay role”. In addition, the term “upward replay combination” simply means “left correct increase replay combination”, “middle correct increase replay combination”, and “right correct increase replay combination”.

  In the present embodiment, the “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “bell role”, and “replay role” described above are small roles. In the present embodiment, the above-described “falling replay combination” and “rising replay combination” correspond to a specific winning combination that allows the generation of a specific winning combination.

  If [Tokutoshi / Seven / Seven] is stopped and displayed on any winning line, a single bonus game is started (occurred) and “single bonus game (hereinafter referred to as“ SIN game ”)” Is stipulated. Hereinafter, the combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Tokutoshi, Seven, Seven] is indicated as “SIN stop eye”. The SIN stop is defined as an award mode for winning a prize when “SIN combination” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery.

  Further, when [Belle Cherry Bell] is stopped and displayed on any winning line, it is determined that one or more prize medals will not be paid out regardless of the gaming state. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Belle Cherry Bell] is indicated as “SIN spilling stop eye” as a preparation transfer display result. The SIN spilling stop eye is set so that the stop display is possible when “SIN combination” is determined as the winning combination in the internal lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the SIN combination is a special prize combination that allows the generation of a special prize that triggers (starts) the SIN game as a gaming state. Note that the SIN role causes a SIN game to be triggered by the winning of the SIN stop, but does not cause the SIN game to be triggered by the winning of the SIN spilling stop.

  In addition, the pachislot 10 of this embodiment has an RT function (re-play) that controls the general game other than the BN game as a gaming state by changing the winning probability of the replay role (maintenance replay role, falling replay role, and rising replay role). Gamer probability variation function) is installed. 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, the RT function may be controlled to a non-RT game in which the RT function is not activated and the winning probability of the combined replay combination is set to the high probability lottery state. Further, in the general game by the RT function, there is a case where the RT function is activated and the RT1 game or the RT2 game in which the combined winning probability of the replay combination is set to the low probability lottery state may be controlled. As will be described in detail later, the RT1 game is controlled only after the BN game ends. Further, in the general game by the RT function, there is a case where the RT function is controlled to the RT3 game in which the RT function is activated and the winning probability of the combined replay combination is set to the high probability lottery state. Note that the types of replay roles that are the winning combinations are different between the non-RT game and the RT3 game that are both set to the high probability lottery state. In addition, the RT1 game and the RT2 game that are both set to the low-probability lottery state have different types of replay roles that are the targets of the winning combination. In the following explanation, a general game controlled by a non-RT game is called a “non-RT game”, a general game controlled by an RT1 game is called a “RT game after BN”, and a general game controlled by an RT2 game. The general game controlled by RT3 game is called “high-probability RT game”.

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

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

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

  The main control CPU 40a receives first to third position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 connected to the main control CPU 40a in accordance with the symbol (rotational position of each rotating reel) displayed on the see-through window 16. It has come to be. The left reel 13L corresponds to the first position signal, the middle reel 13C corresponds to the second position signal, and the right reel 13R corresponds to the third position signal. The main control CPU 40a grasps the rotation position and stop position of each reel based on the first to third position signals, and controls the rotation and stop of each reel based on the first to third position signals. . The medal detection signal indicating that a medal has been detected is input to the main control board 40 (main control CPU 40a) every time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal from the connected medal sensor SE4. It has become.

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

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

Next, the winning combination determination tables T0, T1, T2, T3, and T4 stored in the main control ROM 40b will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b).
In the main control ROM 40b, the type of winning combination to be selected and the winning probability of each winning unit to be selected (number based on the range of random values). ) Is stored in a table for each gaming state. Each winning combination determination table is used by the main control CPU 40a according to the gaming state.

  In general games, the winning combination determination table T0 for non-RT games, the winning combination determination table T1 for RT games after BN, the winning combination determination table T2 for low probability RT games, and the winning combination determination table for high probability RT games T3 is associated with each. In the BN game, a winning combination determination table T4 is associated. In the SIN game, a winning combination determination table based on a general game at the time of winning the SIN combination is used.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, in the general game, the winning probability of the combined replay role is a non-RT game and a high-probability RT game, and a post-BN RT game and a low-probability RT game. The winning combination random numbers are distributed so as to increase significantly. In the general game, the maintenance replay role can be won only in the RT game after BN, and the maintenance replay role is set as the main winning role as the replay role in the RT game after BN. Also, in general games, it is possible to win the unrecognized fall replay role only in the low probability RT game and the high probability RT game, and the unrecognized fall replay role is the main winning role as the replay role in the low probability RT game and the high probability RT game. It is set to become. In this case, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probability of the unrecognized falling replay combination is greatly increased in the high probability RT game compared to the low probability RT game. Also, in general games, it is possible to win a push-down fall replay role and a rising replay role only in a non-RT game, and in the non-RT game, a push-down fall replay role and a rise replay role are the main winning roles. Is set to In this case, the winning combination determination random number is distributed so that the winning probability of the push-down falling replay combination is higher than the winning probability of the rising replay combination. In the BN game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the replay combination is not a lottery target.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, in the non-RT game and the highly-probable RT game in which the winning probability of the combined replay role is set to the high probability lottery state, the amount of medals held by the player is easily increased. It is possible to give a player a benefit that the number of scenes to be (input) can be reduced. Furthermore, in these non-RT games and high-definition RT games, it is possible to give a player a chance to increase the number of medals by receiving a lottery of the BN role while suppressing consumption (injection) of medals owned by the player. . Such a non-RT game and a highly reliable RT game are game states (control states) that are advantageous to the player in general games.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the cherry, watermelon, bell, and one-sheet combinations can be won in the general game and the BN game, and one of them can be won. The winning combination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probability of the role is the lowest and the winning probability of the cherry role is lower than that of the watermelon role or the bell role.

  In the BN game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning combination probability of the bell combination is greatly increased as compared with the general game. In each gaming state, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probabilities of the left correct bell combination, the middle correct bell combination, and the right correct bell combination are the same if the winning probabilities are the same gaming state. In the BN game, the winning combination determining random numbers are distributed so that the bell combination is a main lottery object.

  In the present embodiment, in the BN game in which the winning probability of the sum of the bell roles is greatly increased as compared with general games, it is possible to increase the number of medals owned by the player by the amount easily won the bell role and easily obtain the award medal. Profits that can be made can be given to the player. As a result, in the BN game, the player can be given a chance to increase the medals owned by the player.

  The winning combination determining random numbers are distributed so that the SIN combination can be won only in a general game, and the winning probability is higher than the watermelon combination and lower than the sum of the bell combination. In this case, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probability of the SIN combination is the same probability in a general game.

  In the general game, the winning probability of the BN combination is set to a predetermined probability. In this embodiment, for example, the winning probability of the BN combination is set to 1/300 (1/300). In the BN game and the SIN game, it is determined that the BN role, the replay role, and the SIN role are not subject to the lottery for the role lottery. Further, in the winning combination determination table in the bonus standby state to be described later, the winning probability of the small combination is set to a predetermined probability. Then, when winning the BN role or SIN role in the winning combination determination table in the bonus waiting state to be described later, the winning is replaced (rewritten) with the winning of another winning combination (small role or dismissal role).

Hereinafter, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control ROM 41b and a sub-control RAM 41c are connected to the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs for performing various game effects. In addition, the sub-control ROM 41b displays a display effect pattern indicating the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern indicating the sound output mode of the speaker SP, and a light emission effect pattern indicating the light emission mode of the lamp R. Is remembered. The sub-control RAM 41c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10. Specifically, 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 each BET button 28, 29 is input. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits each time the BET buttons 28 and 29 are operated. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits when the number of credits is increased by inserting medals. Then, the main control CPU 40a causes a game startable state in which a variable game can be performed when the bet number of 3 bets is set.

  Subsequently, in a state where the game can be started, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery (internal lottery) when an operation signal of the start lever 32 is input. Then, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning combination determination random number from the main control RAM 40c, and the value belongs to the range of each winning combination value in the winning combination determination table stored in the main control ROM 40b. A role lottery is performed to determine whether or not there is. In the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination using the winning combination determination table corresponding to the gaming state. The main control CPU 40a 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 that performs the role lottery in this way functions as a winning combination lottery means.

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

  For this reason, the BN combination becomes a combination that can be carried over over the variable game until the winning is determined by the combination lottery. On the other hand, in the case of a small role or SIN role, the winning decision by the role lottery is valid only in one variation game, and it becomes a combination that cannot be carried over the subsequent variation game regardless of whether or not it is won. .

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game at the timing when the operation of the start lever 32 by the player is detected (after performing a predetermined process such as a role lottery), and the lottery result of the role lottery and A variable game start command indicating a gaming state in which the variable game is played is output to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). If there is a BN combination carried over, this variable game start command also instructs the combination information. The main control CPU 40a detects the operation of the start lever 32 by the player, and in the state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game, each reel is started so as to start the rotation operation of each reel. Control. Further, the variable game start command to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) may be output in accordance with the start of the rotation operation of each reel.

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

  When the main control CPU 40a inputs various operation signals of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R, the main control CPU 40a outputs the various operation signals to the sub control CPU 41a. With the various operation signals of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R, the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) recognizes the operation status of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R by the player.

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
Based on the determined winning combination, the main control CPU 40a stops each reel within a predetermined range (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing at which each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R is operated by the player. Stop the combination of symbols. When the main control CPU 40a stops each reel being rotated, a combination of symbols based on the winning table selected and the stop table stored in the main control ROM 40b from the operation timing of each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R. Perform stop control to display For this reason, each reel does not necessarily stop at the timing of the stop operation by the player with the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R, and the timing of the stop operation by the player does not match the timing at which each reel stops (so-called so-called). , “Slip”). For example, in the control with “slip”, when the timing of the stop operation by the player for the symbol to be stopped is early, each reel is forced to slide in the fluctuation direction of each reel and the symbol to be stopped is stopped on the winning line. Let

  For this reason, in each reel, if there are not more than 5 parts of other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols that you want to stop, as a result of slip control, you can stop them on any winning line. The types of symbols can be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in each reel, if the other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped have five or more portions, they are stopped at any winning line even with slip control. There are cases where it is not possible to stop the display of types of symbols.

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

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

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

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the chance stop eye when the stop operation timing by the player is performed at a predetermined timing at the time of winning of the single player. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 40a wins a single player and the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing, the “control chance” Is stopped. In this case, a missing single piece is generated. If the “chance eye” is stopped and displayed based on the winning of the single piece in this way, it is determined whether the winning of the single piece is missed or whether the winning of the BN role (carrying over the role information) is played. It is possible to make people expect to win the role of BN.

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell stop eye regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player if the correct answer is the pushing order when the bell role is won. Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stop stop eye (bell spilling eye) regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player if the pushing order is incorrect when the bell role is won. In the present embodiment, a predetermined combination of symbols is associated with the bell spilled eyes.

  The main control CPU 40a differs in the control performed based on the winning content when the replay combination is won. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the falling replay role (including the unquestioned falling replay role) and the rising replay role having the concept of the pushing order with respect to winning among the replay roles, Are determined in duplicate (decision of duplicate winning). That is, the main control CPU 40a sets or maintains combination information indicating the winning of the fall replay role and the maintenance replay role when determining the winning of the fall replay role and the rising replay role among the replay roles. For example, combination information indicating the winning combination of the replay combination is set. For this reason, when the main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the maintenance replay role, it is not based on the winning of the fall replay role or the rising replay role when it is determined to be a duplicate winning based on the winning of the falling replay role or the rising replay role. There are times when it is a single winner (single winner). In the following, when the winning of the fall replay role or the rising replay role is shown, it means the time when the maintenance replay role is won at the same time.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the maintenance replay stop eye as the winning of the maintenance replay role to be selected independently regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player at the time of winning the maintenance replay role to be the single winning.

  In the present embodiment, when the fall replay combination is won, if the stop button that is operated first among the three stop buttons is a specific operation that is correct, the fall replay stop eye is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the correct answer pressing order corresponding to each of the falling replay winning combinations is selected.

  Then, when the left correct answer fall replay winning combination is won, the first stop button 33L for instructing to stop the left reel 13L is operated first, and the fall replay stop eye is stopped and displayed.

  Further, when the middle correct answer fall replay combination is won, the first stop button 33C for instructing to stop the middle reel 13C is operated first, and the stop replay stop eye is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the right correct fall replay winning combination is won, the first stop button 33R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first, and the fall replay stop eye is stopped and displayed.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays a fall replay stop mark as a fall replay winning combination regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player when the push forward fall replay role is won. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a, when winning the push-down falling replay role, if the answer is incorrect in the push order, the maintenance replay stop eye is determined to win the maintenance replay role that is a double win regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. To stop display.

  Note that the main control CPU 40a determines the correct timing of the stop operation by the player regardless of the stop button that is operated first among the three stop buttons when the unrecognized fall replay role is selected among the fall replay roles. Regardless of the fall replay role that will be awarded for the fall replay role, the stop replay stop eye is displayed. At the time of winning the unrecognized fall replay role, the maintenance replay role is also won repeatedly, but the fall replay stop eye can be won regardless of the stop operation by the player, so the maintenance replay stop eye cannot be stopped and displayed It will be.

  In the present embodiment, when the rising replay combination is won, if the stop button that is operated first among the three stop buttons is a specific operation that is correct, the rising replay stop eye is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the correct answer pressing order corresponding to each of the rising replay winning combinations is selected.

  Then, when winning the left correct answer ascending replay combination, the first stop button 33L for instructing to stop the left reel 13L is operated first, and the ascending replay stop eye is stopped and displayed.

  Further, when the middle correct ascending replay combination is won, the first stop button 33C for instructing to stop the middle reel 13C is operated first, and the ascending replay stop eye is stopped and displayed.

  When the right correct answer ascending replay combination is won, the first stop button 33R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first, and the ascending replay stop eye is stopped and displayed.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the ascending replay stop eye that is a prize for the ascending replay role regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player when the winning repelling role is won. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops the maintenance replay stop as the winning of the maintenance replay role that is won repeatedly regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player if the push order is incorrect when the rising replay role is won. Display.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the SIN stop eye when the stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing when the SIN role is won. On the other hand, if the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing when the SIN role is won, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the SIN spill stop. In this case, the SIN combination is missed. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the SIN combination is won, the player can be made aware of the SIN spilling stop by displaying the stop of the SIN spill stop.

  In the present embodiment, the symbols of each row constituting the SIN stop eye are only one symbol in the arrangement of each reel. Therefore, at the time of winning the SIN combination, the SIN stop eye can be stopped and displayed only when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol corresponding to the SIN stop time is stopped and displayed in each column with the slip control. On the other hand, at the time of winning the SIN role, the stop operation is performed at a timing at which none of the symbols corresponding to the SIN stop marks are displayed in each column even with the slip control, so that the stop display of the SIN stop is avoided and the SIN The spilled stop eye can be stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the left reel 13L is configured to be able to avoid the stop display of the SIN stop when the stop operation is performed at the timing to display the stop of [Cherry].

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a makes a winning determination when all the reels are stopped and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In this case, the main control CPU 40a reads out the combination information from the main control RAM 40c, and performs a winning determination for determining whether a combination of symbols corresponding to the read combination information (winning combination) is stopped and displayed on the winning line. . Further, in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a identifies the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line from the position signal input with each reel being stopped, and the combination is the role information. It is determined whether or not the winning mode corresponds to (winning role). 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 BN combination, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state to shift from the next variable game to the BN game. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs BN game control. In this BN game control, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the number of BN payouts of award medals awarded (paid out) to the player from the first variable game after the start of the BN game. In this BN game control, the main control CPU 40a adds and updates the BN payout number every time a prize medal is awarded to a player in a BN game variation game. In this BN game control, the main control CPU 40a ends the BN game with the end of the variable game in which the BN payout number exceeds the maximum payout number (360 in this embodiment).

  When determining the winning of the cherry role, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out two prize medals. On the other hand, the CPU 40a for main control performs control not to give one or more prize medals when the winning of the cherry role is not determined based on the shift stop time when the winning of the cherry role is determined (when the winning 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. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a performs control not to give one or more prize medals when the watermelon winning combination is not determined based on the shift stop time when the watermelon winning combination is determined (when the watermelon winning is determined to be missed). .

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

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out one prize medal when determining a winning combination of one sheet. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a does not grant one or more prize medals when not winning a one-piece combination based on the chance stop at the time of winning a one-piece combination (when determining whether a single-piece combination is missed). Take control.

  Further, when determining the winning of the maintenance replay combination (single winning or duplicate winning), the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game. 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. As will be described later, in this case, the main control CPU 40a also performs control for continuing the gaming state of the variable game for which winning has been determined.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game when determining the winning of the fall replay combination. As will be described later, in this case, the main control CPU 40a also controls the gaming state to end the non-RT game and shift from the next variable game to the low probability RT game if it is a non-RT game, In the case of a low probability RT game or a high probability RT game, control for continuing the gaming state at the time of winning is also performed.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game when determining the winning of the rising replay combination. As will be described later, in this case, the main control CPU 40a also controls the gaming state in which the non-RT game is terminated and the next variable game is shifted to the high-definition RT game if it is a non-RT game. Become.

  Further, when determining the winning of the SIN role, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state to shift to the SIN game for the next one variation game. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs SIN game control. In the SIN game control, the main control CPU 40a ends the SIN game with the end of one variable game that is the target of the SIN game. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls to enter the gaming state at the time of winning the SIN role that triggered the SIN game, including the SIN game.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control not to give one or more prize medals when the winning of the SIN role is not determined based on the stop of the SIN spillage when the winning of the SIN role is not determined (when the SIN role is missed). Do. As will be described later, in this case, if the post-BN RT game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a also ends the post-BN RT game and controls the gaming state to shift from the next variable game to the non-RT game. On the other hand, if the game state is other, control for continuing the game state at the time of winning is also performed.

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

  Then, the main control CPU 40a makes the transition from the next variable game to the BN game (BN) with the winning of the BN role won in the general game (BN winning) as a trigger. In this case, the main control CPU 40a makes the transition from the next variable game to the RT game after BN regardless of the game state at the time of winning when the BN game ends.

  In addition, during the control of the RT game after BN, the main control CPU 40a wins the SIN role and triggers the display of the stop of the SIN spillage stop (SIN spillage) based on the SIN spill. To migrate. During the control of the RT game after BN, the main control CPU 40a wins the RT game after the BN from the next floating game depending on the SIN stop (SIN) stop display based on the winning of the SIN role. Let it continue. Further, during the control of the post-BN RT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the post-BN RT game from the next variable game depending on the stop display of the maintenance replay stop based on the winning of the maintenance replay role by winning the maintenance replay role. Let it continue.

  Since the post-BN RT game is continued until the next bonus combination is won if there is no SIN combination missing, there is no upper limit on the number of variable games controlled by the post-BN RT game. "It turns out that. On the other hand, in the RT game after BN, it is impossible to shift to a non-RT game or a high-definition RT game unless the SIN is lost.

  In addition, during the control of the non-RT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the fall replay role and the next change is triggered by the stop replay stop indication (fall) based on the winning of the fall replay role by the correct answer. Shift from games to low probability RT games. Further, during the control of the non-RT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the ascending replay role and pushes the rising replay stop eye (rising) stop display based on winning of the ascending replay role according to the correct order of push. Shift from games to high-definition RT games. Note that during control of non-RT games, the main control CPU 40a may change the next change depending on the stop replay stop display based on the winning of the maintenance replay role by winning the falling replay role or ascending replay role and pushing the incorrect order. Continue non-RT games from the game. Further, during the control of the non-RT game, the main control CPU 40a continues the non-RT game regardless of whether or not the SIN role is won and the SIN role is won.

  A non-RT game is awarded until the next bonus combination is won if the falling replay combination or the rising replay combination is won and no correct answer is generated. For this reason, in a non-RT game, while winning the fall replay role and avoiding the correct push order, it is possible to shift to a highly reliable RT game by winning the ascending replay role and solving the correct push order.

  Further, during the control of the low probability RT game, the main control CPU 40a continues the low probability RT game while performing the variable game in the low probability RT game 32 times, and also executes the variable game in the low probability RT game 32. Triggered by the number of times played, the next game is changed to a non-RT game. During the control of the low-accuracy RT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the unrecognized fall replay role, and depending on the stop display of the fall replay stop based on the winning of the fall replay role by the correct answer, the main control CPU 40a Will continue the low probability RT game. In addition, during the control of the low probability RT game, the main control CPU 40a is related to whether or not the SIN role is won by winning the SIN role, except in the case of the 32nd time of the variable game in the low probability RT game. Continue low proficiency RT games.

  During control of the low-probability RT game, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the number of executions of the variable game including the SIN game after controlling to the low-probability RT game. Understand the timing of migration. The number of executions is cleared (erased) after the BN game is won and the transition to the post-BN RT game is made.

  In the low probability RT game, the upper limit of the number of variable games controlled by the low probability RT game is “32 times”. For this reason, in the low probability RT game, the game shifts to a non-RT game and has a chance to shift to the high probability RT game through 32 fluctuating games.

  In addition, during the control of the high-definition RT game, the main control CPU 40a continues the high-precision RT game while the variable game in the high-probability RT game is performed 30 times as a predetermined number of times, and in the high-precision RT game. When the variable game is played 30 times, the next variable game is shifted to the non-RT game. During the control of the high-definition RT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the unrecognized falling replay role, and depending on the stop display of the falling replay stop based on the winning of the falling replay role by the correct answer, the main control CPU 40a Will continue high-definition RT games. In addition, during the control of the high probability RT game, the main control CPU 40a is related to whether or not the SIN role is won by winning the SIN role, except in the case of the 30th time of the variable game in the high probability RT game. Continue high-definition RT games.

  During the control of the high-definition RT game, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the number of executions of the variable game including the SIN game after controlling to the high-probability RT game. Understand the timing of migration. The number of executions is cleared (erased) after the BN game is won and the transition to the post-BN RT game is made.

  In the high-definition RT game, the upper limit of the number of variable games controlled by the high-probability RT game is limited to “30”. For this reason, the highly probable RT game shifts to a non-RT game through 30 fluctuation games, and shifts to a state in which there is a chance to shift to the highly probable RT game again.

  In this embodiment, when high-probability RT games and non-RT games are compared, the winning probabilities for the combined replay roles are both in the high-probability lottery state, while the conditions for allowing these gaming states to be continued are different. Yes. Once started, the high-definition RT game is continued over at least 30 fluctuating games except when a BN role is won in the middle. On the other hand, once started, the non-RT game is continued across the fluctuating game until the tumbling replay stop eye or the rising replay stop eye is stopped and displayed, except when winning the BN role in the middle. In non-RT games, in addition to being more likely to win the fall replay role than the climbing replay role, the player will win the fall replay role and move to a low-probability RT game with about 1/5 of the correct answer. As a result, it is difficult to continue compared to high-definition RT games.

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 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. The sub-control CPU 41a sets sub-state 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.

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

  In the effect state, there is an ART mode performed when the game state is a high-definition RT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the ART mode. The ART mode is a state in which it is notified that the game is a high probability RT game. The ART mode is a state of a chance to increase the number of prize medals by performing an effect assisting the winning of the bell role. In the present embodiment, the transition of the highly probable RT game in the gaming state and the transition of the ART mode in the production state are controlled in synchronization.

  Further, the effect state includes a normal mode that can be performed when the game state is a low probability RT game or a non-RT game. In the case of the normal mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the normal mode. The normal mode is a state in which it is notified that a chance to lead to a high-definition RT game can be obtained. Further, the normal mode is a state in which it is difficult to increase the number of award medals by performing the performance so as to make it difficult to win the bell role.

  The effect state includes a high-accuracy mode that can be performed when the gaming state is a low-probability RT game or a non-RT game. In the high-accuracy mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the high-accuracy mode. The high-accuracy mode is a state in which it is notified that a chance to lead to a high-definition RT game can be obtained. Further, the high probability mode is a state in which the expectation for obtaining a chance to lead to a high probability RT game is higher than that in the normal mode. Further, the high-accuracy mode is a state in which it is difficult to increase the number of award medals by performing the performance so as to make it difficult to win the bell role.

  Further, the effect state includes a navigation-free probability changing mode that is performed when the game state is a non-RT game. In the navigation display without probability change mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the navigation without probability change mode. The no-navigation probability change mode is a state in which it is informed that a chance to lead to a highly reliable RT game is given. In addition, the navigation-free probability changing mode is a state in which the player can obtain a transition to a highly reliable RT game by himself. The navigation-free probability changing mode is a state of a chance to increase the number of award medals by performing an effect that assists the winning of the bell role.

  The effect state includes a probability change mode that is performed when the game state is a non-RT game. In the effect display device 14 in the case of the probability change mode, the display screen for the probability change mode is displayed as an image. The probability variation mode is a state in which it is notified that a chance to lead to a highly reliable RT game is given. In addition, the probability change mode is a state in which the player is guided to the high probability RT game by assisting the transition to the high probability RT game. In addition, this probability change mode is a state of a chance to increase the number of award medals by performing an effect that assists the winning of the Bell role.

  The effect state includes a post-BN mode that is performed when the gaming state is post-BN RT game. In the post-BN mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the post-BN mode display screen. This post-BN mode is a state in which it is notified that there is no chance to lead to a highly probable RT game. Further, the post-BN mode is a state in which it is difficult to increase the number of award medals by performing an effect so as to make it difficult to win the bell role.

  The effect state includes a post-BN probability change mode that is performed when the game state is post-BN RT game. In the post-BN probability change mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the post-BN probability change mode display screen. The post-BN probability change mode is a state in which a transition to a probability change mode is given in which a chance to lead to a highly-probable RT game is given. Further, the post-BN probability change mode is a state of a chance to increase the prize medals by performing an effect that assists the winning of the bell role.

  The effect state includes a BN effect state (in BN) performed when the game state is a BN game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the BN effect state.

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

Hereinafter, the control contents in each effect state will be described together with the display effects in the effect display device 14.
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 or the high-accuracy mode (hereinafter referred to as “general mode”) will be described.
When the gaming state is a low-probability RT game or a non-RT game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the general mode. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may control other than the general mode when the gaming state is a non-RT game.

  While the sub-control CPU 41a is controlling to the general mode, the gaming state goes back and forth between the low probability RT game and the non-RT game. In other words, during the normal mode control, when the game state shifts to the non-RT game due to 32 times of the variable game in the low probability RT game, the variable game is played in the normal mode in the non-RT game. In addition, during the normal mode control, when the game state shifts to the low probability RT game due to the fall replay role winning (falling) in the non-RT game, the variable game is performed in the normal mode in the low probability RT game. . In addition, when the gaming state shifts to non-RT gaming due to 32 times of variation games in low-accuracy RT games during control in high-accuracy mode, the variation games are played in high-accuracy mode in non-RT games. Is called. In addition, when the gaming state shifts to the low-probability RT game due to the fall replay winning a prize (falling) in the non-RT game during the control of the high-probability mode, the variable game is played in the high-probability mode in the low-probability RT game. Done.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning and winning instructions of the winning combination during the control of the general mode. In addition, during the control of the general mode of the low probability RT game, winning and winning of the BN role, the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, the 1-sheet role, the fall replay role, and the SIN role can be instructed. In addition, during the control of the non-RT game general mode, winning and winning of the BN role, the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, the 1-sheet role, the fall replay role, the rising replay role, and the SIN role can be instructed.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to shift to the BN effect state when the winning of the BN role is instructed during the control of the general mode. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to BN gaming.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform an effect of navigating (pushing) the correct answer in the pressing order when the winning of the bell role requiring the pressing order of the stop button is instructed even in the small winning combination. The effect display device 14 is controlled. That is, during the control of the general mode, an effect is performed so as to make it difficult to win the bell role. For this reason, during the control of the general mode, the player can win a prize in a scene where the correct answer happens to happen when the bell role is won.

  Also, the sub-control CPU 41a avoids the correct answer of the falling replay role and the rising replay role when the winning combination of the falling replay role and the rising replay role that requires the pressing order of the stop button in the winning combination is instructed. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as not to produce an effect of navigating (navigating) the correct push order. In addition, in this embodiment, the structure which does not alert | report actively regarding the winning of a fall replay combination and a rising replay combination is employ | adopted during control of general mode. That is, during the control of the general mode, an effect is performed so as to make it difficult to avoid winning the fall replay combination and winning the rising replay combination. For this reason, during the control of the general mode, avoiding the winning in the case where the wrong answer is accidentally pushed when the fall replay role is won, and winning in the scene where the correct answer is accidentally pushed when the rising replay role is won. sell. In the present embodiment, the falling replay combination and the rising replay combination can be won in the general mode in the non-RT game. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to shift to the ART mode when the winning (raising) of the ascending replay role is instructed during the control of the general mode. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to a highly reliable RT game.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an ART transfer lottery during the control of the general mode when the winning of the cherry, watermelon, single, or SIN combination is instructed among the small combinations. In this ART transfer lottery, “normal mode”, “high-accuracy mode”, “probability variation 10”, “probability variation 30”, “probability variation” are set so as to obtain a predetermined winning probability based on the winning combination designated for each general mode. The random number is assigned to any one of “50”.

  When the ART transition lottery result is “normal mode”, the normal mode being controlled is shifted to the normal mode, while when the ART transition lottery result is “high accuracy mode”, the normal mode being controlled is switched to the high accuracy mode. The state is transitioned. Further, when the result of the ART shift lottery is “probability variation 10”, “probability variation 30”, or “probability variation 50”, the state is shifted from the general mode being controlled to the probability variation mode in which the number of probability variation is determined respectively. It becomes like this. In “probability change 10”, the state is shifted to a probability change mode in which the probability change count is “10 times” and control is performed for at least 10 variable games. Further, in the “probability change 30”, the state is shifted to the probability change mode in which the probability change number is “30” and the control is performed for at least 30 variable games. Further, in the “probability change 50”, the state is shifted to a probability change mode in which the probability change number is “50 times” and control is performed for at least 50 variable games.

  The sub-control CPU 41a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the random number value used in the ART transfer lottery and each lottery described later at predetermined intervals. The random numbers used for each lottery 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.

  In such an ART transfer lottery, during the normal mode control, the SIN role win is not accompanied by a mode change, while the watermelon role wins <the cherry role <the one-seat win wins. It is easy to do. In the ART transfer lottery, during the control of the high-accuracy mode, the win of the SIN role shifts almost equally to either the normal mode or the high-accuracy mode, while the win of the watermelon <<cherry win <1 win It is easy to shift to the high-accuracy mode and the certainty-change mode in order, and among the certainty-changing modes, it is easy to move to the certainty-changing mode with a large number of probability-changing times. Further, in the ART shift lottery, it is easy to shift to the high-accuracy mode and the probability variation mode in the order of the control in the normal mode <the control in the high-accuracy mode, and it is easy to shift to the probability variation mode having a large number of probability variations in the probability variation mode.

  Further, when the result of the ART shift lottery is the probability variation 10, 30, 50, the sub control CPU 41a stores the information indicating the number of times of probability variation based on the result (indicated as “probability G” in FIG. 7) in the sub control RAM 41c. (Set). In this case, if the sub-control CPU 41a is “0 (zero)” in which the number of times of probability variation is not set (accuracy G = 0), the sub-control RAM 41c is set so that the number of times of probability variation is based on the ART transition lottery result. Update the stored contents. On the other hand, if the CPU 41a for sub control is other than “0 (zero)” in which the number of times of probability variation is set (accuracy G> 0), the number of times of probability variation based on the result of the ART shift lottery is added. And update to add. Note that the information indicating the probability variation number is continuously stored and held even when a transition to a BN game or other performance state is sandwiched in the middle. In this embodiment, if the probability variation number is not set, it means that “0 (zero)” is stored in the probability variation number, and if the probability variation number is set, “0 (zero)” in the probability variation number. It means that other than is stored.

  When the probability variation number is set in the general mode in the low-probability RT game, the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to shift to the non-RT game when the variable game in the low-probability RT game is performed 32 times. In response to this (32 times + “probability G> 0”), control is performed so as to shift from the variation game in the non-RT game to the probability variation mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift from the next variation game to the probability variation mode after setting the probability variation number in the general mode in the non-RT game (“probability G> 0”).

  In this way, while the sub-control CPU 41a is controlling to the general mode, the normal mode in the general mode and the high-accuracy mode are traversed through the ART transition lottery. In addition, while the sub-control CPU 41a is controlling to the general mode, the mode shifts from the general mode to the probability change mode through the ART shift lottery.

Next, the control contents in the probability variation mode will be described.
When the gaming state is a non-RT game and the probability variation number is set, the sub control CPU 41a controls the probability variation mode.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning and winning instructions of the winning combination during control in the probability change mode. In addition, during the control of the probability changing mode which is a non-RT game, winning of BN role, cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, single role, falling replay role, rising replay role, and SIN role can be instructed.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to shift to the BN effect state when the winning of the BN role is instructed during the control of the probability change mode. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to BN gaming.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates (navigates) the correct push order when the win of the bell role requiring the pressing order of the stop button for winning is instructed in the small change during the control of the probability variation mode. To do. That is, during the control in the probability variation mode, an effect is provided to assist (assist) the winning of the bell role. For this reason, during the control of the probability change mode, the player's winning of the bell role is assisted.

  The bell navigation effect is performed by the effect display device 14. In the effect display device 14, as shown in FIG. 8A, three images simulating stop buttons are displayed side by side, and a number “1” is assigned to one of the three images. . In the example of FIG. 8A, since “1” is attached in the middle of the three, the player is made aware that the stop button 33C should be operated first.

  In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the bell navigation effect is performed with the start of the variable game. In the bell navigation production, it is performed with a content that informs the correct push order based on the winning bell role. For example, in the bell navigation effect, if the winning of the middle correct bell role is designated, the stop button 33C is operated first.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a operates in the wrong order in order to avoid winning the falling replay role when the winning of the falling replay role is instructed during the control of the probability variation mode (stop button pressing order). The “falling lip navigation effect” is performed to navigate.

  The fall lip navigation effect in the present embodiment is performed by the effect display device 14 and in the same manner as the bell navigation effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to cause a falling-down navigation effect with the start of the variable game. In the fall lip navigation effect, the push order incorrect answer based on the winning fall replay role is notified. For example, in the fall lip navigation effect, if the winning of the middle correct answer fall replay role is designated, the stop button 33L or the stop button 33R is operated first (the stop button 33C is not operated first). Thereby, in this embodiment, the structure which positively alert | reports also regarding the winning of a fall replay combination during control of probability change mode is employ | adopted.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates the operation method (stop button pressing order) that is the correct push order for winning the ascending replay combination when the winning replay combination is instructed during the control of the probability change mode. (Navigating) “Rip-up navigation effect” is performed.

  The rising Lip Navi effect in the present embodiment is performed on the effect display device 14 and in the same manner as the Bell Navi effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the rising Lip navigator effect is performed with the start of the variable game. In the rising Lip navigator effect, the push order correct answer based on the winning rising replay role is notified. For example, in the ascending Lip navigator effect, if the winning of the medium correct ascending replay role is designated, the stop button 33C is operated for the first time. Thereby, in this embodiment, the structure which actively alert | reports also regarding the winning of an ascending replay role is controlled during control of probability change mode.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift to the probability change mode (penalty) when a winning (fall) of the fall replay combination is instructed during the control of the probability change mode. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to a low probability RT game. During the control of the probability change mode, a fall lip navigation effect is performed at the time of winning the fall replay role, so that it is usually possible to avoid winning the fall replay role. However, by ignoring or not noticing the fall rip navigator effect, for players who have accidentally won the fall replay role and have transitioned the gaming state to the low probability RT game, the bell navigator effect is Penalties that will not be given are awarded.

  That is, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the bell navigation effect is not performed when the winning of the bell role is performed during the control of the probability variation mode (penalty). In this case, when the variable game in the low-probability RT game is played 32 times and the game state is instructed to shift to the non-RT game, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts again to the probability change mode immediately before the penalty is given.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift to the ART mode when a winning (rising) of the ascending replay role is instructed during the control in the probability changing mode. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to a highly reliable RT game. In addition, when controlling to the ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a stores and holds the storage contents of the number of times of change of accuracy in the sub control RAM 41c as information on the probability change mode under control.

Note that the sub-control CPU 41a continues the control in the probability change mode when the winning of the maintenance replay combination is instructed. In this case, the non-RT game is continued in the gaming state.
Further, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the variable game executed in the probability change mode by the sub-control RAM 41c during the control of the probability change mode. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts (-1) the number of times of probability variation every time a variation game is performed in the probability variation mode, and updates it until it becomes "0 (zero)". In addition, the sub control CPU 41a notifies the player of the number of times of probability change.

  The notification of the number of times of change in the present embodiment (number of times notification) is performed by the effect display device 14. In the effect display device 14, as shown in FIG. 8B, the “probable change remaining X times” image is displayed. “X” of “X times” is the number of times of probability variation. As a result, the player knows the number of times (the remaining number of times) the variable game is played in the probability variation mode. It should be noted that the number of times notified to the effect display device 14 as the probability variation number is updated and displayed by continuously subtracting (-1) only on the display until winning the BN role even if the BN role is won. On the other hand, the number of times stored and managed in the sub-control RAM 41c as the probability variation number stops the subtraction (−1) by winning the BN role. In addition, at the start of the BN game based on the BN role, the display content of the effect display device 14 is changed so that the number of times stored and managed in the sub-control RAM 41c is the probability variation number.

  The sub-control CPU 41a can continue the control of the probability variation mode while setting the number of times of probability variation during the control of the probability variation mode, and shift to the probability variation mode (penalty) triggered by the winning of the fall replay role. On the other hand, control is performed so as to shift to the ART mode triggered by the winning of the rising replay combination. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to end the control in the probability variation mode and shift to the no-navigation probability variation mode when the probability variation number is set to “0 (zero)” during the probability variation mode control. In this case, the non-RT game is continued in the gaming state.

Next, the control contents in the no-navigation probability change mode will be described.
Since the gaming state is a non-RT game and the number of times of probability change is not set, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the no-navigation probability change mode when shifting from the probability change mode or the ART mode described later.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning combination winning and winning instructions during the control in the no-navigation probability changing mode. In addition, during the control of the non-Navi game without probability change mode, which is a non-RT game, winning of BN role, cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, single roll role, falling replay role, rising replay role, SIN role and winning are instructed. sell.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to shift to the BN effect state when the winning of the BN role is instructed during the control in the no-navigation probability changing mode. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to BN gaming.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates (navigates) the correct answer in the pressing order when the winning combination of the bell combination requiring the pressing order of the stop button for winning a prize is instructed in the small combination during the control in the no-navigation probability changing mode. “Bell Navi production”. That is, during the control in the probability variation mode, an effect is provided to assist (assist) the winning of the bell role. For this reason, during the control of the no-navigation probability changing mode, the player's winning of the bell role is assisted.

  Further, when the winning of the fall replay role and the rising replay role is instructed during the control in the no-navigation probability changing mode, the sub-control CPU 41a causes “chance effect” to notify the winning of these replay roles.

  The chance effect in the present embodiment is performed by the effect display device 14. In the effect display device 14, as shown in FIG. 8C, three images simulating stop buttons are displayed side by side, and a “question mark” is attached to the three images. In FIG. 8C, since “question mark” is attached to three, the player does not know which stop button should be operated first.

  In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the chance effect is performed with the start of the variable game. The chance effect is performed in such a manner that the player himself / herself selects which stop button should be operated first. Thereby, in this embodiment, the structure which positively alert | reports regarding the winning of a fall replay combination and an ascending replay combination is employ | adopted during control of the probability change mode without navigation.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift to the general mode (either the normal mode or the high-accuracy mode) when a winning (falling) of the falling replay role is instructed during the control in the no-navigation probability changing mode. . In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to a low probability RT game. During control in the no-change probability change mode, a chance effect is performed when the fall replay role is elected, but it is not assisted until the winning of the fall replay role is avoided. You can avoid winning.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs general transfer lottery. This general transfer lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either the “normal mode” or the “high-accuracy mode” so as to have a predetermined winning probability. When the result of the general transition lottery is “normal mode”, the control mode is shifted from the controlled no-navigation probability changing mode to the normal mode, while when the result of the general transition lottery is “high-accuracy mode”, the control mode is increased from the controlled no-navigation probability changing mode. The state is shifted to the accurate mode. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to a low probability RT game. In such general transfer lottery, it is easier to shift to the normal mode than in the high-accuracy mode.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift to the ART mode when a winning (rising) of the ascending replay combination is instructed during the control in the no-navigation probability changing mode. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to a highly reliable RT game. During the control without probability navigation mode, a chance effect will be given when the rising replay role is won, but it will not be supported until the winning of the rising replay role. .

  Note that the sub-control CPU 41a continues the control in the no-navigation probability changing mode when the winning of the maintenance replay combination is instructed. In this case, the non-RT game is continued in the gaming state. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not notify the number of certainty changes during the control in the no-navigation certainty change mode because the number of certainty changes is “0 (zero)”.

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 a high 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. Note that during the control of the ART mode, which is a high-definition RT game, winning of BN role, cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, single-sheet role, unrecognized falling replay role, and SIN role can be instructed.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to shift to the BN effect state when the winning of the BN role is instructed during the control of the ART mode. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to BN gaming.

  Further, during the control of the ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates (navigates) the correct pressing order when the winning combination of the bell role requiring the pressing order of the stop button for winning is instructed in the small role. To do. That is, during the control in the probability variation mode, an effect is provided to assist (assist) the winning of the bell role. For this reason, during the control of the ART mode, the player's winning of the bell role is assisted.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the probability of change when the winning of the cherry, watermelon, single, and replay roles (in this case, the fall replay role) is instructed during the control of the ART mode. An extra lottery process is performed as an extended lottery process for adding and adding (hereinafter simply referred to as “addition”). In the following description, there are cases where a cherry combination, a watermelon combination, a single combination, and a replay combination that are to be subjected to an additional lottery process when winning is instructed are collectively referred to as an “addition target combination”. In the present embodiment, this additional target combination corresponds to a specific combination.

  In the extra lottery process according to the present embodiment, the number of times of addition is determined together with whether or not the addition is performed by adding the number of probability variations. In the extra lottery process of the present embodiment, as will be described later, “probability change 0 (zero)” with no addition, “probability change 10” with 10 additions, “probability change 20” with 20 additions, and 30 One of “probability change 30” to be added, “probability change 50” to be added 50 times, and “probability change 100” to be added 100 times is determined. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a performs the addition lottery process by updating the number of times of change in the sub control RAM 41c so as to add the number of times of addition to the number of times of change. In this case, even if the number of times of probability change is not set, the number of times of probability change based on the extra lottery process is added to “0 (zero)”. Further, when determining the additional number of times of probability change, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 14 to perform an additional number notification effect for notifying the player of the additional number of times during the variable game to be determined. Control is performed such that the added number of times is added to the number of probability changes notified by the display device 14 and updated.

  In this embodiment, by adding the number of times of probability change in this way, the game period in the probability change mode is extended, and further, the game period in the ART mode is extended. For this reason, in this embodiment, a change is given to the probability variation mode that can be linked to the ART mode by the extra lottery process. Along with the change in the probability variation mode, which is a chance to shift to the ART mode, the expectation for the ART mode is changed. In this embodiment, “the number of times of certain change” is “the game period” and “the addition of the number of times of certain change” is “the extension of the game period”. The addition lottery process of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stores (sets) in the sub-control RAM 41c information indicating the number of times of the variable game to be performed in the ART mode when shifting to the ART mode from another effect state (effect mode). Note that the information indicating the number of ARTs is reset to “0 (zero)” when a transition to BN game is sandwiched in the middle. In this embodiment, if the ART count is not set, it means that “0 (zero)” is stored in the ART count, and if the ART count is set, “0 (zero)” is set in the ART count. It means that other than is stored. The number of ARTs only needs to be counted under the same conditions as the number of executions related to the high-definition RT game managed by the main control CPU 40a.

  The sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the variable game executed in the ART mode by the sub-control RAM 41c during the control of the ART mode. The sub-control CPU 41a sets “30” as the number of ARTs in the sub-control RAM 41c when shifting to the ART mode from another effect state (effect mode). The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts (-1) the number of ARTs every time a variable game is performed in the ART mode, and updates it until it becomes "0 (zero)". Further, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the player of the number of ARTs. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain the remaining frequency | count of the variable game performed in ART mode.

  The notification of the number of ARTs (number notification) in the present embodiment is performed by the effect display device 14. In the effect display device 14, as shown in FIG. 8B, the display is performed in such a manner as to display an “ART mode remaining X times” image. “X” of “X times” is the number of ARTs. As a result, the player knows the number of times (the remaining number of times) the variable game is played in the ART mode. It should be noted that the number of times notified to the effect display device 14 as the ART number is continuously updated and displayed by subtracting (-1) only on the display until the BN role is won even if the BN role is won. On the other hand, the number of times stored and managed in the sub-control RAM 41c as the ART number stops the subtraction (−1) by winning the BN role.

  Note that the effect display device 14 during the control in the ART mode also displays the “probability remaining X times” image together. As a result, the player knows the number of times (the remaining number of times) the variable game is played in the probability variation mode.

  The sub-control CPU 41a can continue the ART mode control while the ART number is set during the ART mode control, and if the ART number is set to "0 (zero)", the ART mode control is performed. And control to shift from the next variation game to the probability variation mode or the probability variation mode without navigation based on the number of probability variation at that time. In this case, the gaming state is shifted to a non-RT game. For this reason, in the present embodiment, game characteristics for providing a variable game in the ART mode using a highly probable RT game in which the upper limit number of times (“30 times”) is set as one set of 30 variable games. Is realized.

  Further, when the number of ART is “0 (zero)” during the control of the ART mode, the variable game in the ART mode is played 30 times, that is, the gaming state shifts from the high-definition RT game to the non-RT game. Is the time. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift to the probability variation mode when the variation game in the ART mode is performed 30 times and the probability variation number is set (accuracy G> 0). On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to shift to the no-navigation probability variation mode when the variation game in the ART mode is performed 30 times and the probability variation number is not set (accuracy G = 0).

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stores (sets) information indicating the number of bell wins instructed to win the bell role in the sub-control RAM 41c during the ART mode control. Note that the information indicating the number of times the bell has been won is reset to “0 (zero)” when the transition to the BN game is included.

  Further, during the control of the ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of wins instructed to win the bell role in the ART mode by the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a sets “0 (zero)” as the number of bell wins in the sub-control RAM 41c when shifting to the ART mode from another effect state (effect mode). The sub-control CPU 41a adds (+1) the number of bell wins and updates each time the win of the bell role is instructed in the ART mode.

  When the ART count is set to “0 (zero)” during the ART mode control, that is, when the ART mode control is terminated, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the probability variation count based on the number of bell wins at that time. There are times when special addition processing is performed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs special addition processing by updating the number of times of change in the sub-control RAM 41c so as to add “50” to the number of times of change in probability if the number of bell wins is “0 (zero)”. . On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the special addition processing if the number of bell wins is other than “0 (zero)”. In this case, even if the probability variation number is not set, the probability variation number based on the special addition process is added to “0 (zero)”. When the special addition processing is performed in this way, even if the number of probability changes is “0 (zero)” at the end of the ART mode, it is shifted to the probability change mode instead of the no-navigation probability change mode by adding the probability change number. become.

Next, the control contents in the post-BN mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls to the post-BN mode when the gaming state is the post-BN RT game and the probability variation number is not set.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning and winning instructions of the winning combination during the control of the post-BN mode. During the control of the post-BN mode, which is a post-BN RT game, winning of the BN role, cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, single-sheet role, maintenance replay role, and SIN role can be instructed.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift to the BN effect state when the BN winning combination is instructed during the control in the post-BN mode. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to BN gaming.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform an effect of navigating (pushing) the correct answer in the pressing order when the winning of the bell role requiring the pressing order of the stop button is instructed even in the small winning combination. The effect display device 14 is controlled. That is, during the control of the post-BN mode, an effect is performed so as to make it difficult to win the bell role. For this reason, during the control of the post-BN mode, the player can win a prize in a scene where the correct answer happens to happen when the bell role is won.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift to the general mode (either the normal mode or the high-accuracy mode) when an instruction for SIN missing is instructed during the control of the post-BN mode. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to a non-RT game. During the control in the post-BN mode, a stop operation is performed at the timing when the SIN combination is missed, so that the winning of the SIN combination can be avoided and the stop sign of the SIN spilling can be displayed.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the general transition lottery in the same manner as during control in the no-navigation probability change mode. This general transfer lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either the “normal mode” or the “high-accuracy mode” so as to have a predetermined winning probability. When the result of the general transition lottery is “normal mode”, the control mode is shifted from the controlled no-navigation probability changing mode to the normal mode, while when the result of the general transition lottery is “high-accuracy mode”, the control mode is increased from the controlled no-navigation probability changing mode. The state is shifted to the accurate mode. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to a non-RT game. In such general transfer lottery, it is easier to shift to the normal mode than in the high-accuracy mode.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a continues the control in the post-BN mode when the winning of the SIN role is instructed during the control of the post-BN mode (SIN win). In this case, in the gaming state, the RT game after BN is continued.

Next, the control contents in the post-BN probability change mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls to the post-BN probability change mode when the gaming state is RT game after BN and the probability change count is set.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning combination winning and winning instructions during the control in the post-BN probability change mode. During the control of the post-BN mode, which is a post-BN RT game, winning of the BN role, cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, single-sheet role, maintenance replay role, and SIN role can be instructed.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to shift to the BN effect state when the winning of BN combination is instructed during the control in the post-BN probability change mode. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to BN gaming.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates the navigating correct answer when the winning combination of the bell role requiring the pressing order of the stop button for winning a prize is instructed among the small roles during the control in the post-BN probability change mode. “Bell Navi production”. That is, during the control in the post-BN probability change mode, an effect is provided to assist (assist) the winning of the bell role. For this reason, during the control of the post-BN probability change mode, the player's winning of the bell role is assisted.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift to the probability variation mode when the SIN missing is instructed (SIN failure) during the control in the post-BN probability variation mode. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to a non-RT game. During the control in the post-BN probability change mode, the stop operation is performed at the timing when the SIN combination is missed, so that the winning of the SIN combination can be avoided and the spilled stop eye can be stopped and displayed.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift to the post-BN probability change mode (penalty) when the winning of SIN combination (SIN win) is instructed during the control of the post-BN probability change mode. In this case, in the gaming state, the RT game after BN is continued. Depending on the winning of the SIN role during the control in the post-BN probability change mode, the game state is continued to the RT game after BN, and the production state cannot be changed to the probability change mode. The transition to the controlled ART mode will be extended.

  During the control in the post-BN probability changing mode, a game is played at the timing when the SIN combination is missed, so that the winning of the SIN combination can be avoided. However, a penalty that prevents the bell navigation effect from being given is given to a player who has made the SIN combination win by mistake in the timing of the stop operation and has continued the RT game after BN as a gaming state.

  That is, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the bell navigation effect is not performed when the winning combination of the bell is performed during the control of the post-BN probability change mode (penalty). In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to shift to the probability changing mode when the game state is instructed to shift to the non-RT game when the next SIN combination is won.

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

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the BN effect state, the effect display device 14 causes the effect based on the winning combination to be instructed and the effect based on the winning of the winning combination. Controls the display content of. The sub-control CPU 41a, when instructed to win the bell role, causes the bell navigation effect to be performed as in the ART mode control. For this reason, during the control of the BN effect state, the player's winning of the bell role is assisted.

  Further, when the end of the BN game is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a ends the control of the BN effect state, and shifts from the next variation game to the post-BN mode or the post-BN probability change mode based on the number of times of probability change. To control. In this case, the gaming state is shifted to post-BN RT gaming. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift to the post-BN mode when the BN effect state is ended and the number of times of probability change is not set (accuracy G = 0). On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a ends the BN effect state and sets the number of times of probability change (accuracy G> 0), the sub-control CPU 41a controls to shift to the post-BN probability variation mode.

  In the present embodiment configured as described above, the ART mode is advantageous for the player because the gaming state is a highly probable RT game, and an effect for the player to advantageously play a variable game (bell navigation effect) Is a state in which is performed.

  In addition, the general mode is a state in which a chance to lead to a high-definition RT game can be obtained through the ART transfer lottery, but an effect for the player to advantageously play a variable game (bell navigation effect and each lip navigation effect) Is in a state where is not performed. In addition, in the general mode, there may be a non-RT game state in which a replay role can be won with a high probability, but since each rip navigator effect is not performed, it is easy to shift to a low probability RT game and a high probability of the replay role. It is in a state where almost no benefits can be obtained.

  In addition, the probability change mode is advantageous for the player because the gaming state is a non-RT game and such a gaming state can be continued by the fall lip navigation effect, and for the player to advantageously perform a variable game. This is a state where production (bell navigation production and each Lip Navi production) is performed. In addition, the probability change mode is a state in which the player can be led to a highly reliable RT game by each Lip Navi effect. However, the probability change mode is a state that can be given only while the number of times of probability change is set, and the transition to the high probability RT game is achieved by winning the ascending replay combination during this period.

  In addition, the navigation-free probability change mode cannot be continued unless the game state is a non-RT game and the player avoids the falling replay winning or the rising replay winning by the player himself. This is a state where an effect (bell navigation effect or chance effect) for the player to perform advantageously is performed. Further, the no-navigation probability change mode is a state in which the player can make a transition to the continuation of the no-navigation probability change mode or the high-accuracy RT game on his own by chance production.

  In addition, the post-BN mode is a disadvantageous state for a player who has a gaming state that is an RT game after BN and does not have a chance to lead to a high-definition RT game in which the ART transfer lottery is not performed. This is a state in which an effect (bell navigation effect) to be performed advantageously is not performed.

  Further, in the post-BN probability change mode, the game state is an RT game after BN, but this is an advantageous state for a player who can make a transition to the probability change mode, and an effect for the player to advantageously play a variable game ( This is a state in which a bell navigation effect is performed. However, the post-BN probability change mode is a state in which a penalty can be given by winning the SIN role while it can be given only until the SIN role is missed.

  The post-BN probability change mode (penalty) given as a penalty is such that the game state is extended by the post-BN game until the next winning of the SIN role, and as a result, the transition to the probability change mode, that is, the high probability RT game is made. This is a state that is disadvantageous for the extended player, and a state (bell navigation effect) for the player to advantageously play the variable game is not performed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the transition of the effect state in this manner functions as a game control means. Further, in this embodiment, the general mode that is disadvantageous for the player as compared to the other as the production state corresponds to the normal gaming state, while the probability variation mode that is advantageous to the player as compared to the general mode as the gaming state, The ART mode corresponds to the advantageous gaming state. In this embodiment, the probability change mode that can be shifted from the general mode corresponds to the advantageous preparation gaming state, and the ART mode that can shift from the probability change mode corresponds to the advantageous main gaming state.

Next, a process related to the extra lottery process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a during the control of the ART mode will be described.
In the present embodiment, with the start of the ART mode shifted from the other effect mode to the ART mode, as shown in FIG. 8D, the effect display device 14 has a left and right side of the effect display device 14. A pattern notification effect for displaying an image of one character in each area is performed. Four types of left characters A to D corresponding to each of the additional roles to be added that are displayed in the left area by the effect display device 14 are prepared for the characters that are image-displayed by the pattern notification effect. Also, four types of right characters a to d corresponding to each of the additional roles to be added that are displayed in the right region by the effect display device 14 are prepared for the characters that are image-displayed by the pattern notification effect.

  In the present embodiment, during the control of the ART mode to be performed in the future, a level (also referred to as “Lv”) indicating the level of the extra rate (winning rate) to be added in the extra lottery process when the winning combination corresponding to this pattern notification effect is won. It is notified that it is controlled to be higher than when other winning combinations are won. In the present embodiment, the rate of increase increases in the order of level 1 (sometimes referred to as “Lv1”) <level 2 (sometimes referred to as “Lv2”) <level 3 (sometimes referred to as “Lv3”). It is set, and the rate of addition at the time of winning each additional target role is set for each level.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the “corresponding role” column in FIGS. 9A and 9B, different characters are set for the left character and the right character, and one character and one winning combination are set. And a character corresponding to one winning role for each additional character is set for each of the left character and the right character. That is, the left character A and the right character d correspond to the cherry character, the left character B and the right character b correspond to the single character character, and the left character C and the right character a to the replay character. The left character D and the right character c correspond to the watermelon role.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the control of the ART mode, as shown in FIGS. 8E and 8F, the effect display device 14 displays an expected notification effect for displaying the level of the additional rate of each additional target role as an image. Is to be done. “Lv1”, “Lv2”, and “Max (corresponding to Lv3)” are prepared as the contents displayed in the expected notification effect.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the “production” column of FIGS. 9A and 9B, the level of the extra rate of cherry corresponding to the left character A and the right character d is the level of the effect display device 14. An image is displayed in the display area K2 (colored “red”). Further, the level of the rate of addition of one character corresponding to the left character B and the right character b is displayed as an image in the display area K4 (colored “purple”) of the effect display device 14. In addition, the level of the replaying rate corresponding to the left character C and the right character a is displayed as an image in the display area K1 (colored “blue”) of the effect display device 14. Further, the level of the additional rate of watermelon corresponding to the left character D and the right character c is displayed as an image in the display area K3 (colored “green”) of the effect display device 14.

  In the present embodiment, when the pattern notification effect shown in FIG. 8D is performed, the expected notification effect is performed during the control of the ART mode with the content shown in FIG. From these effects, it is informed that the level of the extra rate at the time of winning the cherry role and the replay role is controlled to be higher than that at the time of winning the watermelon role and the one-sheet role. Specifically, “Lv2” is displayed in the display area K1 (“blue”) and the display area K2 (“red”), and it is informed that the extra rate at the time of winning the cherry role and the replay role is level 2. Is done. In addition, “Lv1” is displayed in the display area K3 (“green”) and the display area K4 (“purple”), and it is notified that the addition rate at the time of winning the combination of watermelon and one sheet is level 1. The

  It should be noted that the effect as shown in FIG. 8 (f) informs that the level of the extra rate at the time of winning the cherry role is controlled to be higher than that at the time of winning the other winning role. Specifically, “Max” is displayed in the display area K2 (“red”), and it is informed that the extra rate at the time of winning the cherry role is level 3. In addition, “Lv2” is displayed in the display area K1 (“blue”), the display area K3 (“green”), and the display area K4 (“purple”), and the replay role, the watermelon role, and the one-piece role are won. It is notified that the rate of addition is level 2.

  In order to perform the extra lottery process according to the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a adds an extra level table (Lv1 table, Lv2 table, Lv3) to be described later, which determines the extra rate in the extra lottery process during the control of the ART effect state. Table). In such an extra level table, an extra rate at the time of winning each extra role is set for each level of the extra rate. In addition, such an extra level table uses a table of the extra rate level corresponding to the situation for each extra target combination to be subjected to the extra lottery process.

  That is, in order to perform the extra lottery process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the level of the extra level table to be used at the time of winning each extra target role with the start of the ART mode shifted from the other effect modes to the ART mode. The winning rate determination process is performed. Further, based on the content determined in the corresponding selection rate determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an extra lottery process when each of the additional target roles is won during the control of the ART mode. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs control for causing the pattern notification effect and the expected notification effect to function as the notification control means.

First, the winning rate determination process will be described.
In the winning rate determination process, the sub control CPU 41a determines a combination pattern that defines a combination of the left character and the right character. When determining the combination pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines from among a plurality of types of combination patterns shown in FIG. The sub-control CPU 41a determines any one of these combination patterns with a predetermined winning probability (equal ratio in this embodiment). In the combination patterns of the present embodiment, 16 types of combination patterns 1 to 16 having different combinations of the left character and the right character are prepared.

  That is, combination patterns 1 to 4 in which the left character A is associated with the right characters a to d are set in the combination pattern. Among these, the combination patterns 1 to 2 are 2 corresponding to the cherry role of the left character A and the winning roles of the right characters a to c, which make the additional rate level higher than that of the other winning roles. It is stipulated to be a type. Further, the combination pattern 4 defines that the corresponding role for increasing the extra rate level as compared with the winning combination of the other winning combinations is one type of the cherry role of the left character A and the right character d.

  Also, combination patterns 5 to 8 in which the right characters a to d are associated with the left character B are set in the combination patterns. Among these, the combination patterns 5, 7, and 8 have a combination of one character for the left character B and a right character a, c, and d for increasing the level of the additional rate compared to the other winning combinations. It is stipulated that there are two types of winning roles. Further, the combination pattern 6 defines that the corresponding combination that increases the level of the rate of addition as compared with the winning combination of the other winning combination is one type of one character combination of the left character B and the right character b.

  Also, combination patterns 9 to 12 in which the right characters a to d are associated with the left character C are set in the combination patterns. Among these, the combination patterns 10 to 12 are the replay role of the left character C and the winning characters 2 to b of the right character b to d, in which the level of the extra rate is higher than that of other winning roles. It is stipulated to be a type. Further, the combination pattern 9 defines that the corresponding combination that increases the level of the extra rate compared to the winning combination of the other winning combinations is one type of the replay combination of the left character C and the right character a.

  Also, combination patterns 13 to 16 in which the right characters a to d are associated with the left character D are set in the combination patterns. Among these, the combination patterns 13, 14, and 16 have a corresponding role that increases the level of the rate of addition compared to the winning combination of the other winning combinations, the watermelon role of the left character D and the right characters a, b, and d, respectively. It stipulates that there are two types of winning roles. In addition, the combination pattern 15 defines that the corresponding combination that increases the level of the extra rate compared to the winning combination of the other winning combinations is one type of the watermelon combination of the left character D and the right character c.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the level of the rate of addition at the time of winning each additional target role can be specified from each combination pattern. In FIG. 10, “blue” means a level notified in the display area K1, that is, a level for the replay combination. Further, “red” in FIG. 10 means the level notified in the display area K2, that is, the level for the cherry combination. Further, “green” in FIG. 10 means a level notified in the display area K3, that is, a level for a watermelon combination. Further, “purple” in FIG. 10 means a level notified in the display area K4, that is, a level for one winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, the level of the winning rate for each winning combination is “left Lv” corresponding to the left character, “right Lv” corresponding to the right character, left character and right character based on the combination pattern. It is determined by “compatibility Lv” according to the combination. That is, based on the combination pattern from the result of adding the level shown in the “left Lv” column of FIG. 10, the level shown in the “right Lv” column of FIG. 10, and the level shown in the “compatibility” column of FIG. The level of the additional rate for each winning role is set. As a result, the result of adding the levels shown in each column of FIG. 10 defines “Lv1” for “1”, and the result of adding the levels shown in each column of FIG. 10 is “2”. On the other hand, “Lv2” is defined. Further, in the present embodiment, the result obtained by adding the levels shown in the respective columns in FIG. 10 is set to “Lv3” with respect to “3 or more”. In the present embodiment, the result obtained by adding the levels shown in each column of FIG. 10 is configured to be “1” at the minimum, that is, level 1.

  In combination patterns 1 to 3, the result of adding “level 1” to “red” as “left Lv”, level 1 to the object based on the combination pattern as “right Lv”, and level 1 to all as “compatibility Lv” Is stipulated. As a result, in combination patterns 1 to 3, the corresponding combination that increases the level of the extra rate compared to the winning combination of the other winning combinations is 2 for each of the winning combination of the cherry for the left character A and the winning combination of the right characters a to c. As the type, the level is set to level 2, while the level of the extra rate at the time of winning of other winning roles is set to level 1.

  Further, in the combination pattern 4, a result of adding “Level 1” to “Red” and “Level 2” to “Red” as “Left Lv” and “Right Lv” is defined. As a result, the combination pattern 4 takes the level of level 3 (“Max” as a type of cherry role of the left character A and the right character d as a corresponding role that raises the level of the extra rate compared to other winning roles. )) And the level of the extra rate at the time of winning of other winning roles is set to level 2 which is the highest determined in combination patterns 1 to 3.

  In combination patterns 5, 7, and 8, “left Lv” is level 1 for “purple”, “right Lv” is level 1 for targets based on the combination pattern, and level 1 is all for “compatibility Lv”. The results are determined. As a result, the combination patterns 5, 7, and 8 have the corresponding character that increases the level of the extra rate compared to that of the other winning characters as a single character for the left character B and the right characters a, c, and d, respectively. As the two types of winning combinations, the level is set to level 2, while the level of the extra rate at the time of winning of other winning combinations is set to level 1.

  Further, in the combination pattern 6, a result of adding “Level 1” to “Purple” as “Left Lv” and “Right Lv” and Level 2 as “Affinity Lv” is defined. As a result, the combination pattern 6 sets the level of the additional rate as one type of the left character B and the right character b as one type of the combination of the left character B and the right character b as the level 3 (“ Max ”), and the level of the additional rate at the time of winning of other winning roles is set to level 2, which is set to the highest in the combination patterns 5, 7, and 8.

  In combination patterns 10 to 12, “left Lv” is level 1 in “blue”, “right Lv” is level 1 for the target based on the combination pattern, and level 1 is all for “compatibility Lv”. Is stipulated. As a result, the combination patterns 10 to 12 have a corresponding role that increases the level of the extra rate compared to the winning of the other winning roles, the replay role of the left character C and the winning characters of the right characters b, c, and d. As the two types, the level is set to level 2, while the level of the additional rate at the time of winning of other winning roles is set to level 1.

  Further, in the combination pattern 9, the result of adding “Level 1” to “Blue” and “Level 2” to “Blue” as “Left Lv” and “Right Lv” is defined. As a result, the combination pattern 9 sets the level of the extra rate as a kind of replay role of the left character C and the right character a as the level of the level 3 (“Max” )) And the level of the extra rate at the time of winning of other winning roles is set to level 2 which is the highest determined in the combination patterns 10-12.

  In combination patterns 13, 14, and 16, “left Lv” is level 1 for “green”, “right Lv” is level 1 for targets based on the combination pattern, and level 1 is all for “compatibility Lv”. The results are determined. As a result, the combination patterns 13, 14, and 16 have the corresponding combination that increases the level of the rate of addition as compared to the winning combination of the other winning combinations as the watermelon role of the left character D and the right characters a, b, and d. As the two types of winning combinations, the level is set to level 2, while the level of the additional rate at the time of winning of other winning combinations is set to level 1.

  Further, in the combination pattern 15, “left Lv” and “right Lv” are determined by adding “green” to level 1 and “compatibility Lv” to level 2 all. As a result, the combination pattern 15 sets the level of the additional rate to be higher than that at the time of winning the other winning roles as one kind of watermelon role of the left character D and the right character c, and the level is set to level 3 (“Max” )) And the level of the extra rate at the time of winning of other winning roles is set to level 2 which is set to the highest in the combination patterns 13, 14, and 16.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the relationship of the level of the rate of addition between the addition target roles is determined for each combination pattern. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify from the combination pattern that the level of the additional rate at the time of winning the winning combination determined in the combination pattern is higher than that at the time of winning the other winning combination. . Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning combination determined in the combination pattern is a combination in which the left character and the right character are different, the sub-control that the level 2 is the highest and the highest level is two types. CPU 41a can specify from the combination pattern. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the winning combination determined in the combination pattern is the same combination for the left character and the right character, level 3 is the highest and such a highest level is one type. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify the other level to be level 2 from the combination pattern.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the combination in which the winning combination determined in the combination pattern is different between the left character and the right character is set as “compatibility: average” combination so that level 2 is the highest. In the present embodiment, the combination patterns 1 to 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 to 14, and 16 are combinations of “compatibility: average”.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, level 3 is the highest and low as the combination of “compatibility: good” that has a special relationship with the combination in which the winning combination determined in the combination pattern is the same for the left character and the right character. Even so, it is configured to be the highest level 2 in “compatibility: average”. Further, in the present embodiment, in the combination of “compatibility: good”, the additional rate of the same winning combination corresponding to the left character and the right character among the additional character combinations is higher than that of the other combination patterns. It is configured to be. Further, in the present embodiment, in the combination of “compatibility: good”, the additional rate other than the same winning combination corresponding to the left character and the right character among the additional characters is also the highest level 2 in “compatibility: average” It is configured to be. That is, in the present embodiment, in the combination of “compatibility: good”, the additional rate of each additional target role is configured to be higher than the relationship of “compatibility: average”. In the present embodiment, the combination patterns 4, 6, 9, and 15 are combinations of “compatibility: good”.

  For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the winning rate determination process in accordance with the start of the ART mode shifted from the other effect modes to the ART mode, so that different combination patterns can be determined every time the ART mode is started. .

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the pattern notification effect and the expected notification effect are performed based on the combination pattern thus determined. For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines the combination pattern 1, as shown in FIG. 8D, as the pattern notification effect when the ART mode is started, the left character A is displayed in the left region and the right region is displayed. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that the right character a is displayed as an image. That is, the pattern notification effect is an effect for notifying the type of combination pattern determined internally. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a displays “Lv2” in the display area K1 (“blue”) and “Lv2” in the display area K2 (“red”) as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that “Lv1” is displayed on the display area K3 (“green”), and “Lv1” is displayed on the display area K4 (“purple”). That is, the expected notification effect is an effect of notifying the type of winning combination that can be expected to be added by notifying the level of the extra rate for each winning combination based on the combination pattern determined internally.

Next, the extra lottery process will be described.
In the extra lottery process, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the extra lottery process based on the combination pattern determined in the winning rate determination process when the winning of the additional target role is instructed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies an additional rate for the winning combination instructed to win from the combination pattern, and specifies an additional level table corresponding to the specified additional rate.

  That is, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the additional level table “Lv1 table” shown in FIG. 11A is used when the additional rate of winning combination instructed to win from the combination pattern is level 1. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a lottery regarding the number of times of addition (whether or not to add) at the addition rate (winning rate) corresponding to the winning combination instructed to win from the specified addition level table.

  In this case, when the winning combination instructed to win is a watermelon role, a cherry role, or a single role, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a lottery of the number of times of addition between them in the same manner, while the winning winning is instructed. When the combination is a replay combination, it is performed in such a manner that no extra (non-winning) is determined. Also, the sub-control CPU 41a makes it easier to derive the “winning” result when the “Lv1 table” is based on the winning of the watermelon role, the cherry role, and the one-piece role than when based on the winning of the replay role. Random numbers are assigned and a lottery is performed regarding the number of extras.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the extra level table “Lv2 table” shown in FIG. 11B is used when the extra rate of winning combination instructed to win from the combination pattern is level 2. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a lottery regarding the number of times of addition (whether or not to add) at the addition rate (winning rate) corresponding to the winning combination instructed to win from the specified addition level table.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs lottery for the number of times of addition in the same manner when the winning combination instructed to win is a watermelon combination, a cherry combination, or a single combination. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is more likely to derive the “winning” result when the “Lv2 table” is based on the winning of the watermelon role, the cherry role, and the one-piece role than when based on the winning of the replay role. Random numbers are assigned and a lottery is performed regarding the number of extras. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is more likely to derive the “winning” result when the “Lv2 table” is based on each additional target role than the “Lv1 table” and based on each additional target role. In some cases, random numbers are assigned so that it is easy to derive a large number of extra times, and a lottery regarding the extra number is performed.

  The sub-control CPU 41a uses the “Lv3 table” additional level table shown in FIG. 11C when the additional rate of winning combination instructed to win from the combination pattern is level 3 (“Max”). Is identified. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a lottery regarding the number of times of addition (whether or not to add) at the addition rate (winning rate) corresponding to the winning combination instructed to win from the specified addition level table.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs in such a manner that no winning combination (non-winning) can be determined when the winning combination instructed to win is a watermelon role, cherry role, or 1-sheet winning role. When the combination is a replay combination, it is performed in such a manner that it is possible to determine no extra (non-winning). Further, the sub-control CPU 41a, when based on each additional target role in the “Lv3 table”, when the winning combination instructed to win is “winning” in the order of replay role <cherry role <watermelon role <one role role. A random number is distributed so that it is easy to derive a large number of extra times, and a lottery regarding the extra number is performed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is more likely to derive the “winning” result when the “Lv3 table” is based on each additional target role than when the “Lv1 table” and “Lv2 table” are based on each additional target role. At the same time, a lottery regarding the number of additions is performed by assigning random numbers so that it is easy to derive a large number of additions when “winning”.

  For this reason, the number of times of increase in the number of times of increase by the “Lv3 table” is larger than the number of times of change of the probability by the “Lv2 table” and “Lv1 table”. Players will have great expectations for adding up (also called “high expectations”). In addition, with regard to the addition of the number of probability changes by the “Lv2 table”, the expectation for the number of additions that is larger as the number of additions when “winning” and “winning” than the addition of the number of probability changes by the “Lv1 table” ( Players will be able to hold a medium expectation). It should be noted that although the expectation of the addition is not as high as the “Lv2 table” and the “Lv3 table”, the player can have the expectation for the addition with respect to the addition of the number of probability changes by the “Lv1 table”.

  In this embodiment configured as described above, the additional rate in the additional lottery process is specified as a configuration specified by the relationship of the additional rate based on the combination pattern determined based on the combination pattern determined when the ART mode starts. Yes. As a result, each time the ART mode is started, the relationship between each additional rate between the additional target roles can be changed, so that the expectation for each additional target role can be varied depending on the situation.

  In addition, on the premise that the expectation for each additional target role varies depending on the situation, the player can determine which of the additional target roles can be expected for each ART mode by performing a pattern notification effect or an expected notification effect. As well as being able to grasp, the player can also grasp the change in the additional target role that can have such expectation.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12D, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the scene corresponding to each determined pattern determined internally with the start of the ART mode. become. 12A shows the combination pattern 1, FIG. 12B shows the combination pattern 2, FIG. 12C shows the combination pattern 3, and FIG. 12D shows the combination pattern 4. Illustrated.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the combination pattern 1 is internally determined with the start of the ART mode, the effect display device 14 causes the left character A and the character A and the start mode to start with the ART mode. The image of the right character a is displayed. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays “Lv2” images in the display area K1 (blue) and the display area K2 (red), and “Lv1” images in the display area K3 (green) and the display area K4. For this reason, during the control of the ART mode in this case, the player is informed that the winning combination of the cherry role or the replay role can be expected to be added by the “medium expectation (level 2)”. That is, during the control of the ART mode in this case, the player can be focused on the winning scene of the cherry role or the replay role.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the combination pattern 2 is internally determined with the start of the ART mode, the effect display device 14 uses the left character A and the right for the start of the ART mode. The image of character b is displayed. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays “Lv1” images in the display area K1 (blue) and the display area K3 (green), and “Lv2” images in the display area K2 (red) and the display area K4 (purple). Is done. Therefore, during the control of the ART mode in this case, the player is informed that the winning combination of the cherry part or the single piece part can be expected to be added by the “medium expectation (level 2)” with a certain number of changes. That is, during the control of the ART mode in this case, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the winning scene of the cherry part or the single piece part.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12C, when the combination pattern 3 is internally determined with the start of the ART mode, the effect display device 14 uses the left character A and the right for the start of the ART mode. The image of character c is displayed. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays “Lv1” images in the display area K1 (blue) and the display area K4 (purple), and “Lv2” images in the display area K2 (red) and the display area K3 (green). Is done. For this reason, during the control of the ART mode in this case, the player is informed that the winning combination of the cherry or watermelon role can be expected to be added by the “medium expectation (level 2)”. That is, during the control of the ART mode in this case, the player can be focused on the winning scene of the cherry role or the watermelon role.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12D, when the combination pattern 4 is internally determined with the start of the ART mode, the effect display device 14 uses the left character A and the right for the start of the ART mode. The image of character d is displayed. In this case, the effect display device 14 has an image of “Lv2” in the display area K1 (blue), display area K3 (green), and display area K4 (purple), and “Max” in the display area K2 (red). Is displayed. For this reason, during the control of the ART mode in this case, the player is informed that the winning combination of the cherry role can be expected to be added by the “high expectation (level 3)”. Further, during the control of the ART mode in this case, the player is informed that the winning scene other than the cherry role (other winning roles) can be expected to increase the number of positive changes by “medium expectation (level 2)”. . That is, during the control of the ART mode in this case, not only the player is focused on the winning scene of the cherry role but also the player can be focused on the winning scene other than the cherry role.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The extra rate in the extra lottery process is the relationship of the extra rate between each additional target role determined when the predetermined condition in the ART mode is established (in this embodiment, the start of the ART mode) (this implementation) In the embodiment, the configuration is specified by a combination pattern). As a result, each time a predetermined condition is established in the ART mode, the relationship of the rate of addition between the additional target roles can be changed. For this reason, since the expectation to be added in the extra lottery process for each extra target role may vary depending on the situation, the expectation for the extension of the period controlled to the advantageous state of the probability change mode or the ART mode is expected to a specific scene Concentration can be eased.

  (2) The relationship of the rate of addition between each additional target role is a special relationship (this book) in which the relationship of the rate of increase is higher than other relationships (in this embodiment, “compatibility: average” combination pattern). In the embodiment, the combination pattern “compatibility: good” is included. As a result, during the control of the ART mode, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the relationship of the rate of addition between the additional target roles is a special relationship. For this reason, it is possible to have a sense of expectation in the relationship of the rate of addition between each additional target role, so that the expectation for the extension of the period controlled to the advantageous state of the probability variation mode or the ART mode is concentrated on a specific scene Can be relaxed.

  (3) The timing for determining the relationship of the rate of addition between each additional target role is configured to arrive at every start of the ART mode. For this reason, it becomes possible to play a game with the relationship of the addition rate which changes for every ART mode.

  (4) By extending the number of games controlled in the probability change mode as an extension of the game period (in this embodiment, the number of times of probability change), the game period controlled in the probability change mode is reliably extended when extending the game period. Become so. For this reason, the player can be surely given the benefit of extending the game period.

  (5) When determining the extra in the extra lottery process, the number of games controlled in the probability variation mode is added. Thereby, in the extra lottery process, the probability variation mode that can be connected to the ART mode is changed. Along with the change in the probability variation mode, which is a chance to shift to the ART mode, the expectation for the ART mode is changed. For this reason, during the control of the probability change mode and the ART mode, various expectations are given and further changes are made to these expectations, thereby alleviating the concentration of expectations held by the player in a specific scene. Can do.

  (6) With the start of the ART mode, information that can specify the relationship of the rate of addition between the additional target roles is notified (in this embodiment, a pattern notification effect is performed). Thereby, it becomes possible for the player to grasp which additional target role can be expected for each ART mode. On the other hand, it is informed which addition target role can be expected for each ART mode, but it is assumed that the game can be played with a different rate of addition for each ART mode. Concentration of expectations for extending the period controlled by the mode to a particular scene can be effectively mitigated between ART modes.

  (7) During the control of the ART mode, information that can specify the rate of addition of each additional target role is notified (in the present embodiment, an expected notification effect is performed). As a result, the player can be made aware of how much expectation can be added for each ART mode. On the other hand, it is reported which expectation to which extra target role can be expected for each ART mode, but by assuming a configuration that allows a game to be played with a different extra rate for each ART mode, Concentration of the expectation on the extension of the period controlled by the ART mode in a specific scene can be effectively mitigated between the ART modes.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the present embodiment, the notification mode may be changed as long as the player can grasp the level of the extra rate for each winning combination in the expected notification effect. In addition, it is possible to notify a part of the level to be added.

-In this embodiment, you may change a alerting | reporting aspect, if a player can be made to grasp | ascertain the combination pattern internally determined in pattern alerting | reporting effect.
In the present embodiment, both the pattern notification effect and the expectation notification effect may not be performed, or only one of them may be performed.

  -In this embodiment, it can also be comprised so that the number of ARTs controlled by ART mode can be added instead of the number of probability changes by an addition lottery process. In this case, there is no upper limit on the number of variable games that can be given until the next bonus combination is won if there is no predetermined transition opportunity. Should be realized. Further, during the control of the ART mode, an effect of navigating (navigating) the avoidance of the predetermined transition opportunity may be performed while the number of times of ART is set. Such another example makes it possible to apply to a pachi-slot with specifications that do not set the probability variation mode.

  In this embodiment, the process related to the extra lottery process performed during the control in the ART mode may be performed during the control in the probability variation mode, or may be performed only during the control in the probability variation mode. Further, when the process related to the addition process is performed during the control in the probability variation mode, the number of ARTs can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the period for controlling to the probability variation mode or the ART mode can be set by time. In this case, in order to extend the game period, the time for controlling to the probability change mode is extended.

  -In this embodiment, the period controlled to probability change mode or ART mode can also be set with the frequency | count of fall Lip Navi production, rising Lip Navi production, and Bell Navi production. In this case, in order to extend the game period, the number of various navigation effects is added.

  -In this embodiment, it is good also as a structure which re-decides a combination pattern during control of ART mode. For example, the combination pattern may be re-determined by winning a specific winning combination during the ART mode control or winning a specific lottery. In this case, by causing the pattern notification effect to be performed every time the combination pattern is re-determined, it is possible to allow the player to grasp which additional target role can be expected for each re-determination. Further, in this case, by causing an expected notification effect corresponding to each re-determination of the combination pattern, it becomes possible for the player to grasp which expectation can be added to which additional target role for each re-determination. .

  -In this embodiment, the method of determining the upper limit of a level and a level can also be changed as the content of the structure of a combination pattern. For example, in the combination pattern, the level of “left Lv”, “right Lv”, and “compatibility Lv” can be changed according to various conditions. That is, in the combination pattern of “compatibility: average”, it can be determined that nothing is added as “compatibility Lv”.

  In the present embodiment, the condition of “compatibility: good” can be changed as the content of the combination pattern configuration. For example, “compatibility” can also be determined by the winning probability of the additional target role. In other words, the combination of the winning combination with a high winning probability and the winning combination with a low winning probability may be determined as “Compatibility: Good”, or the two winning combinations with a high winning probability among the additional target roles. A combination of two winning combinations with low winning probabilities among the combinations and addition target combinations may be determined as “compatibility: good”.

In this embodiment, “compatibility: average” or “compatibility: good” may not be set.
In the present embodiment, it is possible to set a special combination pattern in which the rate of addition of all of the targets to be added is “Max (level 3)”.

-In this embodiment, if there are two or more types of combination patterns, the types may be arbitrarily changed.
In the present embodiment, the combination pattern may be biased. For example, a combination pattern of “compatibility: good” may be less selected than a combination pattern of “compatibility: average”.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning rate determination process, the player may select and determine a part of the combination instead of the collective pattern combination lottery. For example, the player may select and determine the left character, and the sub control CPU 41a may determine the right character by lottery. In the winning rate determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine the left character and the right character individually by lottery.

  -In this embodiment, if the number of winning combinations to be added is two or more, the type of winning combination to be targeted may be arbitrarily changed. For example, when the role to be added is a cherry role and a watermelon role, the relationship between the rate of addition between the additional roles is high, the level of the rate of addition of the watermelon role is high, the level of the rate of addition of the cherry role and the watermelon role is the same , The level of the extra rate of cherry will be high. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the level of the rate of addition of the watermelon is high, the level of the rate of addition of the cherry and the watermelon is the same, or the level of the rate of addition of the cherry is high, according to the winning rate determination process. Will be determined.

In the present embodiment, the type may be arbitrarily changed as long as the added level table has two or more types.
In the present embodiment, if the contents of the extra level table are set so as to differ between levels, the composition such as the relationship of the winning rate between the extra roles to be added can be changed. For example, at the same level, the lower the winning probability of the winning lottery, the easier it may be to derive a larger number of extra times. Further, for example, “probability variation 100” may not be set or “probability variation 0 (zero)” may not be set in the result derived by the extra lottery process.

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous game state may be advantageous to the player, and for example, the winning probability of the combined replay role can be set almost the same as other game states. In this case, in the advantageous gaming state, it is possible for the player to be advantageous if the specification allows the bell navigation effect to be performed.

  In the present embodiment, it is also possible to adopt a configuration that allows winning a prize regardless of the player's pressing order (stop operation timing) when the rising replay role is won. In this case, the condition for the transition from the non-RT game to the high-definition RT game is the winning of the ascending replay role. The same configuration can be adopted for the fall replay combination. According to such a configuration, in the non-RT game, if the winning replay role can be won before the falling replay role, the game is shifted to a high-definition RT game, while the falling replay role is prior to the rising replay role. By winning, it is possible to realize a gameability such as shifting to a low probability RT game. In addition, it can also be set as the structure which can win a prize irrespective of the order of pushing at the time of a winning replay combination or a fall replay combination.

  In the present embodiment, the fall replay combination may not be set. In this case, the winning of the maintenance replay role by the incorrect push order based on the winning of the rising replay role is made to have the same role as the winning of the falling replay role. Further, in this case, in a scene where a fall replay combination can be determined as a winning combination, it may be configured by replacing with a winning maintenance replay combination.

  -In this embodiment, when the fall replay role is won, the fall replay stop eye is stopped and displayed with the correct push order answer, and the maintenance replay stop eye is stopped and displayed with the incorrect push order answer. It may be configured such that the maintenance replay stop eye is stopped and displayed when the push order is correct, and the fall replay stop eye is stopped and displayed when the push order is incorrect. That is, in this example, when the fall replay role is won, the ratio of the stop replay stop (1/3 push correct answer) is stopped and displayed is lower than the fall replay stop (2/3 push incorrect answer). Will increase.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration of the gaming state may be arbitrarily changed, the types of general games having different RT performances can be reduced, and the post-BN RT game can be not set. For example, after the end of the BN game, it is possible to shift to the low probability RT game and to shift to the high probability RT game when a predetermined condition such as winning of the rising replay role is established. Also, in non-RT games and high-probability RT games, it is not necessary to set the combined winning probability of replay roles to the same probability, and the winning probability of combined replay roles in non-RT games is low-probability RT games or after BN What is necessary is just to be set higher than RT game. For this reason, the winning probability of the combined replay roles in the non-RT game can be set to a lower probability than that of the high probability RT game, or can be set to a higher probability than that of the high probability RT game.

  In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols that determines the payout of award medals can be set as an opportunity to shift from a non-RT game to a high-definition RT game, or a winning combination can be set off.

  In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols that determines the payout of award medals can be set as an opportunity for the transition from RT game after BN to non-RT game, and a replay combination can also be set.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of low-accuracy RT games and high-accuracy RT games can be arbitrarily changed. Further, regarding the low probability RT game and the high probability RT game, for example, detailed specifications may be arbitrarily changed so as to be realized with a specification without an upper limit.

  -This embodiment can also be applied to the pachislot machine in which the effect display device 14 is not provided. In this case, the effect state is notified to the player by the light emission effect of the lamp R, or a dedicated lamp for each effect state is provided to light the effect state to the player, or the sound of the speaker SP The player may be notified of the effect state by the effect. In this case, various effects such as various navigation effects can be performed by the lamp R, the speaker SP, or the like.

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

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

The present embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko slot machine (pachislot machine) that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(A) When the game state control means decides to extend the game period in the extended lottery process, the game state control means extends the number of games played in the advantageous game state.
(B) The advantageous gaming state includes an advantageous preparation gaming state that is shifted from a normal gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player compared to the advantageous gaming state, and when the start condition is satisfied from the advantageous preparation gaming state. The game state control means performs the extended lottery process in the advantageous game state among the advantageous game states, and extends the game period in the extended lottery process. When determining, the number of games played in the advantageous preparation game state is extended.

  (C) Identifying the relationship of each winning rate in the extended lottery process among the plurality of specified roles based on the determination result in the winning rate determining process, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition in the advantageous gaming state A notification control means for performing control for notifying possible information is provided.

  (D) Information that can identify the winning rate in the extended lottery process for each specific combination based on the determination result in the winning rate determining process during the advantageous gaming state after the establishment of the predetermined condition in the advantageous gaming state Notification control means for performing control for notification is provided.

  (E) A single game performed by changing the symbols in a plurality of columns based on the start operation performed by the player is started by the symbol display means, and the symbols in each column are changed based on the start of one game. The winning combination lottery means for lottering a winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations at the start of the one-time game is stopped based on the stop operation by the player. A game control means for controlling to an advantageous game state in which a game is advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is established, and the game control means is the winning combination in the advantageous game state. The plurality of sets are set in response to the extended lottery process for drawing whether to extend the game period to be in the advantageous gaming state based on the winning of a plurality of specified roles, and the establishment of a predetermined condition in the advantageous gaming state Specific role It said extension lottery game machine and performing a winning ratio determination process for determining the winning rate relationship for determining the extension of the game period treatment with.

  (F) The relationship between the winning rates in the extended lottery process among the plurality of specified combinations includes a special relationship in which the winning rates of the plurality of specified combinations are higher than other relationships. The gaming machine described in the technical idea (e).

  (G) The advantageous game state is continuously controlled during a predetermined number of games since the start of control, and the establishment of the predetermined condition is determined by the start condition of the advantageous game state. A gaming machine described in the technical idea (e) or the technical idea (f) when the above is satisfied.

  L1 to L5 ... Symbol stop line, 10 ... Pachi-slot, 13 ... Reel unit, 14 ... Production display device, 13L ... Left reel, 13C ... Middle reel, 13R ... Right reel, 32 ... Start lever, 33L, 33C, 33R ... Stop Button, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... Sub control RAM.

Claims (2)

Based on the start operation being performed, the game that is performed by changing the symbols of multiple columns is started by the symbol display means, and after the start of the game, the change of the symbols of each column is started, and then the response is based on the stop operation In a gaming machine equipped with a winning combination lottery means for drawing a winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations when the design of the line to be stopped is stopped and the game is started,
Game control means for controlling to an advantageous game state that is a game in a state advantageous to the player triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition,
The game control means is capable of executing an extended lottery process for lottering whether to extend a game period to be in the advantageous gaming state based on a winning of a plurality of specified combinations among the winning combinations in the advantageous gaming state. ,
The relationship of the probability that it is determined to extend the game period in a plurality of specific combinations may change when the specific condition in the advantageous gaming state is satisfied,
The relationship of the probability determined to extend the game period in the plurality of specific roles includes a first relationship and a second relationship,
When a predetermined specific combination is won, when it is the first relationship, it is easier to decide to extend the game period than when it is the second relationship,
The advantageous gaming state includes a first advantageous gaming state and a second advantageous gaming state,
When the first advantageous gaming state is reached, the first advantageous gaming state transitions from the first advantageous gaming state to the second advantageous gaming state upon arrival of a first opportunity that is a transition opportunity to the second advantageous gaming state,
When in the second advantageous gaming state, it is possible to transition from the second advantageous gaming state to the first advantageous gaming state by the arrival of a second opportunity that is a transition opportunity to the first advantageous gaming state. ,
A gaming machine characterized in that when it is determined to extend the game period in the extended lottery process while in the second advantageous gaming state, the gaming period in the first advantageous gaming state is extended. Based on the start operation being performed, the game that is performed by changing the symbols of multiple columns is started by the symbol display means, and after the start of the game, the change of the symbols of each column is started, and then the response is based on the stop operation In a gaming machine equipped with a winning combination lottery means for drawing a winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations when the design of the line to be stopped is stopped and the game is started,
Game control means for controlling to an advantageous game state that is a game in a state advantageous to the player triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition,
The game control means is capable of executing an extended lottery process for lottering whether to extend a game period to be in the advantageous gaming state based on a winning of a plurality of specified combinations among the winning combinations in the advantageous gaming state. ,
The relationship of the probability that a second period longer than the first period is determined from a plurality of periods as a period extended by a plurality of specific combinations may change when a specific condition is established in the advantageous gaming state. Yes,
The relationship of the probability that the second period is determined from a plurality of periods as a period extended in the plurality of specific roles includes a first relation and a second relation,
In the case of winning the predetermined specific combination, when it is the first relationship, the second period is easily determined as the extended period compared to the case of the second relationship,
The advantageous gaming state includes a first advantageous gaming state and a second advantageous gaming state,
When the first advantageous gaming state is reached, the first advantageous gaming state transitions from the first advantageous gaming state to the second advantageous gaming state upon arrival of a first opportunity that is a transition opportunity to the second advantageous gaming state,
When in the second advantageous gaming state, it is possible to transition from the second advantageous gaming state to the first advantageous gaming state by the arrival of a second opportunity that is a transition opportunity to the first advantageous gaming state. ,
A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming period in the first advantageous gaming state is extended by a period determined to be extended in the second advantageous gaming state.