JP2016129728A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A sub-control CPU determines satisfaction of permission conditions for permitting a shift to an ART normal mode that realizes a game in a state advantageous to a player. The sub-control CPU performs control to allow shift to a precursory mode in a predetermined number of games before the satisfaction of the permission conditions, and performs control to allow change of completion conditions for completing the ART normal mode to completion conditions advantageous to the player when predetermined conditions are satisfied while staying in the precursory mode before the satisfaction of the permission conditions.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  In the pachi-slot described in Patent Document 1, it is not determined whether or not an advantageous game state is given for each game, and a plurality of games until a final game where a final result is derived is executed. A game in which a continuous effect is executed in a series of times of games is disclosed. Further, in such a pachislot, the possibility that an advantageous gaming state is given increases as the continuous performance is continued, thereby increasing the player's expectation.

JP 2003-38713 A

  However, in such a pachislot, a device has been devised regarding the execution of continuous production so as to increase the player's expectation, but in the end, only the final result in the final game attracts the player's interest. However, it is only necessary to improve the game.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of interest.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problem is characterized in that a game performed by changing a plurality of columns of symbols based on a start operation being started by the symbol display means, and a role lottery unit that performs a lottery drawing based on the start operation is provided. In the gaming machine in which the display result is derived to the symbol display means based on the lottery result of the combination lottery and the stop operation after the variation of symbols in each column is started based on the start of the game, when a specific condition is satisfied The state control means that can be controlled to the second state before controlling to the first state, which is a game in a state advantageous to the player, is provided when the specific condition is satisfied during the second state. The state control means can be controlled to a special state that is more advantageous than the first state, and the privilege includes a privilege that makes it easy to shift to the special state.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problem is characterized in that a game performed by changing a plurality of columns of symbols based on a start operation being started by the symbol display means, and a role lottery unit that performs a lottery drawing based on the start operation is provided. In the gaming machine in which the display result is derived to the symbol display means based on the lottery result of the combination lottery and the stop operation after the variation of symbols in each column is started based on the start of the game, when a specific condition is satisfied The state control means that can be controlled to the second state before controlling to the first state, which is a game in a state advantageous to the player, is provided when the specific condition is satisfied during the second state. The privilege includes a privilege for extending the period controlled to the first state.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows a symbol stop line. The schematic diagram which shows a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows a winning combination determination table, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the detail of a replay combination. The schematic diagram which shows the mode of a transition of a game state and an effect state. The schematic diagram which shows the cancellation | release game number determination table. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the control timing of various effects. The schematic diagram which shows a lottery table on the sign. The schematic diagram which shows the rush lottery table at the time of ART normal start. The schematic diagram which shows an ART normal execution rush lottery table. (A) is a schematic diagram showing an extra lottery table during ART, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing an extra number lottery table.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a pachinko slot machine (rotating game machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”) according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachi-slot 10 includes a rectangular parallelepiped main body 11 having an open front surface, and a front door 12 that is pivotally supported with respect to the left side edge of the main body 11 so as to be able to open and close. At the upper front of the front door 12, an effect display device 14 is provided as an effect display means composed of a liquid crystal display device that performs a display effect during a game (during a variable game). The front door 12 is provided with a decorative lamp La that emits various effect light so as to surround the front door 12. In addition, speakers Sp for performing sound effects are disposed on the upper left and right sides of the front door 12.

  A central panel 15 is provided in the center of the front surface of the front door 12, and the central panel 15 is a separate unit from the effect display device 14, and is a drum unit as a symbol display means disposed inside the machine. A see-through window 16 through which 13 can be seen is provided. The see-through window 16 is composed of a synthetic resin plate integrally formed with the central panel 15. The drum unit 13 includes a left reel 13L, a middle reel 13C, and a right reel 13R each having a translucent belt-like reel sheet on which various symbols are printed. Further, the see-through window 16 has the left reel 13L as the first symbol row, the middle reel 13C as the second symbol row is arranged next to the first symbol row, and the second symbol row is arranged. A right reel 13R serving as a third symbol row is disposed adjacent to the provided one. The symbols printed on each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) of the drum unit 13 are arranged in a predetermined order. On the left reel 13L of the drum unit 13, 21 symbols of symbols L00 to L20 are arranged. Further, 21 symbols from symbol C00 to symbol C20 are arranged on the middle reel 13C. In addition, 21 symbols from symbol R00 to symbol R20 are arranged on the right reel 13R. Then, in the changing game, the left reel 13L changes so that the symbol L00, the symbol L01,... Further, in the changing game, the middle reel 13C changes such that the symbols C00, C01,..., C20, and C00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order. In the changing game, the right reel 13R changes so that the symbol R00, the symbol R01,..., The symbol R20, and the symbol R00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order.

  In each of the reels in this embodiment, a symbol imitating “bell” (bell symbol), a symbol decorated with the letters “REPLAY” (replay symbol), and a symbol imitating “watermelon” (watermelon symbol) ), And a pattern that imitates “cherry” (cherry pattern). Hereinafter, each symbol may be referred to as “bell”, “replay”, “watermelon”, or “cherry” without “design”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the central panel 15 includes various information display units 17 that notify information related to the variable game. The various information display unit 17 includes a throw-in display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display unit, a stored number display unit, a prize number display unit, and a game information display unit. ing.

  The insertable display lamp lights up when the bet number of the variable game can be set, or when a medal as a game medium can be inserted into the main body, and the variable game is started, or the maximum bet number It turns off when (MAXBET) is set and the stored data (credit) reaches the upper limit number of credits. The replay display lamp is turned on when a replay 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 addition, a medal slot 18 is disposed at a lower right position of the central panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. Behind the medal slot 18, a medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects passage of medals is disposed. In addition, a BET button 19 and a MAXBET button 20 are provided in order from the left at the lower left position of the central panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. The BET button 19 is a button that is pressed (operated) when betting (betting) one bet (one) from the credits stored and stored inside the machine as the number of bets (the number of bets) of the variable game. Further, the MAXBET button 20 is used when a bet (betting) is made with the maximum bet number of bets allowed in one variable game (in this embodiment, three bets (three cards)) as the number of bets in the variable game. This button is pressed (operated).

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, it is also possible to set the number of bets by inserting a number of medals corresponding to the number of bets from the medal insertion slot 18, and the number of bets for one bet when one medal is inserted. Is set, and the number of bets for three bets is set by inserting three medals. When medals exceeding the maximum number of bets that can be set in the target game (3 bets in this embodiment) are inserted from the medal insertion slot 18, they are stored as credits when the credit function is used. When the credit function is not used, it is returned to the player from the medal outlet 24 along a route not shown.

  In the present embodiment, the player operates the BET buttons 19 and 20 to set the number of bets corresponding to each of the BET buttons 19 and 20 so that one pay line is activated. 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. In the variable game in this embodiment, one pay line is always valid.

  If the bet number is set as described above and the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted, that is, if the player performs a start operation to operate the start lever 22 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 23L, 23C, 23R can be accepted. Subsequently, when each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated by the player, each corresponding reel is stopped, and symbols are displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 in the upper, middle and lower rows of the corresponding row.

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

  The variable game of the present embodiment starts with the start operation of the start lever 22 after setting the number of bets, and ends with the stop display of the combination of symbols by the stop operation of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R. It is done as one time. Note that the variable game with award medal payout is completed after the award medal payout is completed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, a combination of symbols (stop result) that can be stopped and displayed on the winning line based on a winning combination determined internally, and a prize corresponding to the combination of symbols are determined.

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

  In addition, when [CHERRY / ANY / ANY] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, two prize medals are paid out. It should be noted that 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. In the following description, a winning mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Cherry / ANY / ANY] is referred to as “cherry stop eye”. The cherry stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining the “cherry role” as the winning role.

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

  Further, when [Bell Bell Bell] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that 12 prize medals are paid out. In the following description, a prize form (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Bell Bell Bell] is referred to as a “bell stop eye”. The bell stop eye can be awarded (stop display is possible) by determining either of the “bell role” as the winning combination.

In the present embodiment, these “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, and “bell role” are the winning roles (payout roles) that determine the awarding of award medals based on winning.
In addition, when [Replay / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that the above-mentioned replay is given. Hereinafter, an award mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Replay / Replay / Replay] is referred to as “normal stop eye”. The normal stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining a normal replay role (ordinary winning combination) as a winning combination.

  Further, when [Watermelon / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that the above-mentioned replay is given. Hereinafter, an award mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [watermelon / replay / replay] is referred to as “rush stop”. This entry stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining either the entry replay combination as the winning combination.

  Note that in the present embodiment, these various replay combinations are replay combinations that are determined to be replayed based on winning. Further, in the above-mentioned re-game, the player can play a variable game without betting the number of bets, and no prize medal is given to the player (one or more prize medals are given). do not do). For this reason, the player does not obtain award medal based on the winning of the replay role.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “bell role”, and “replay role” that allow the occurrence of winning of each award such as payout of award medals or replaying by winning of each award mode. The winning role is a small role.

  In addition, the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with an RT function (re-game role probability change function) that controls the general game by changing the winning probability of the replay role. The general game in this embodiment is controlled to a state according to the operation mode of the RT function, and is controlled to a state according to the type during the operation of the RT function.

  In the general game, the RT function may be controlled to a low probability RT game in which the RT function is inactive and the combined winning probability of the replay combination is set to the low probability lottery state (low probability). . In addition, in the general game with the RT function, the RT function is activated, and the winning probability of the combined replay role is changed (improved) from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state (high probability). May be controlled.

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

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

  The main control CPU 40a receives first to third position signals from the connected reel sensors SE1 to SE3 in accordance with the symbols (rotational position of each rotating reel) displayed on the see-through window 16. . The left reel 13L corresponds to the first position signal, the middle reel 13C corresponds to the second position signal, and the right reel 13R corresponds to the third position signal. The main control CPU 40a grasps the rotation position and stop position of each reel based on the first to third position signals, and controls the rotation and stop of each reel based on the first to third position signals. .

  The medal detection signal indicating that a medal has been detected is input to the main control CPU 40a every time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal from the connected medal sensor SE4. Further, when the connected BET button 19, MAXBET button 20, checkout switch 21, start lever 22, and stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are operated, the main control CPU 40a indicates that each button has been operated. Various operation signals are input.

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

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program. 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 information group are defined as ranges for assigning winning combination determining random numbers.

  Further, in the main control ROM 40b, a stop table of symbol combinations for each combination is determined in advance. The stop table is a table in which symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined for each combination according to the operation timing when each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated by the player. The main control RAM 40c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10.

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

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

Here, the winning combination determination tables T1 and T2 stored in the main control ROM 40b shown in FIG. 5 will be described.
In the main control ROM 40b, the type of the winning information group to be the lottery object and the winning probability of each winning information group to be the lottery object (random values distributed to each winning information group to be the lottery object (in the range of random values) A table in which the number based on the game state is tabulated is stored. Each winning combination determination table is used by the main control CPU 40a according to the gaming state. In the general game, the winning combination determination table T1 is associated with the low probability RT game, and the winning combination determination table T2 is associated with the high probability RT game.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in the winning combination determination tables T1 and T2, the winning probabilities of the cherry, watermelon, bell, and replay roles based on the winning information group are defined. In the general game, the winning combination random number is distributed so that the winning probability of the replay role is higher in the high probability RT game (1 / 1.9) than in the low probability RT game (1 / 7.3). On the other hand, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probabilities of the respective small combinations other than the replay combination have the same probability.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, in the high-reliability RT game in which the winning probability of the replay role is set to the high-probability lottery state, the consumption (injection) of medals held by the player is reduced as much as re-games are easily given. Can be given to the player. Such a high-definition RT game is an advantageous state for the player.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the winning probability of the replay role is the winning information group in which the normal replay role (unquestioned) is associated with the in-progress replay role in the low probability RT game (winning role determination table T1). And the winning probability of each of the winning information groups in which overlapping winnings of the normal replay combination are associated with each other. In addition, the rush overlap replay group 1 to the rush overlap replay group 4 are set in the winning information group in which the overlapping winnings of the rush replay role and the normal replay role are associated with each other.

Further, the winning probability of the replay role defines the winning probability of the winning information group associated with the normal replay role (unquestioned) in the high-definition RT game (winning role determination table T2).
In addition, the winning probability of the bell role defines the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning information groups associated with the bell role. The bell group 1 to the bell group 3 are set in the winning information group for the bell role.

  In the following description, the phrase “winning a normal replay role” means winning a winning information group associated with a normal replay role (unquestioned). In addition, in the case of “winning of the rush replay role”, it means winning of the rush duplication replay group 1 to the rush duplication replay group 4. In addition, the phrase “winning of the bell role” means winning of the bell group 1 to the bell group 3. The term “cherry winning” means winning of a winning information group associated with a single winning cherry. The term “watermelon winning” means winning of a winning information group associated with a single watermelon winning.

Hereinafter, 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 17 each time by inputting various operation signals and performing various controls. Further, when paying out award medals based on a prize-type winning, the main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 26 when the credit upper limit number (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 26 at the time of credit settlement, and controls the player to pay out medals for the credit.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the number of bets when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 or when an operation signal of each of the BET buttons 19 and 20 is input. The main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits every time the BET buttons 19 and 20 are operated. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits when the number of credits is increased by inserting medals. 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, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery (internal lottery) when an operation signal of the start lever 22 is input in a state where the game can be started. 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 a winning information group to be won using a winning combination determination table corresponding to the gaming state. As described above, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination of the winning combination associated with the winning information group by determining the winning information group. 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 information group, the main control CPU 40a stores (sets) in the main control RAM 40c role information (such as a flag) indicating the type of winning combination associated with the determined winning information group. That is, when the main control CPU 40a determines that a small role is won, the main control RAM 40c becomes small by the end of the variable game (one time) subject to the role lottery regardless of whether or not the small role is won. Erase (clear) the role information of the role. For this reason, the small combination becomes a winning combination that cannot be carried over the next and subsequent variable games regardless of whether or not a winning decision is made.

  The main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game at the timing when the player detects the operation of the start lever 22 (after performing a predetermined process such as a role lottery), and the lottery result of the role lottery and A variable game start command indicating a gaming state in which the variable game is played is output to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). This variable game start command instructs a combination of a plurality of combination information if the winning combination is duplicate. The main control CPU 40a detects the operation of the start lever 22 by the player, and in a 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) can be output in accordance with the start of the rotation operation of each reel.

  Subsequently, when the CPU 40a for main control inputs various operation signals of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R based on the player's operation, it performs control (stop control) for stopping the reels corresponding to the various operation signals. Further, the main control CPU 40a grasps information on fluctuation or stop of each reel based on position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 corresponding to each reel. That is, the position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 cause the main control CPU 40a to grasp the change status of each reel during the change of each reel, while the stop status of each reel is used for the main control during the stop of each reel. The CPU 40a is made to grasp. The main control CPU 40a maintains the rotating operation without performing stop control on the rotating reel until various operation signals are input from the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R.

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

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

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

  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 bell stop eye when the player presses the stop operation when the player plays the bell role. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell-spilling stop eye when the player's stop operation is not in the pushing order to stop the bell stop eye when the bell role is won. In this case, a missed bell role is generated.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the rush stop eye when the push order of the stop operation by the player is the push order to stop the rush stop eye when the rush replay role is won. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the normal stop eye when the order of the stop operation by the player is not the stop order for stopping the rush stop eye when the rush replay role is won. The main control CPU 40a stops and displays the normal stop eye regardless of the stop operation by the player when the normal replay combination (unquestioned) is won.

  Then, any winning combination of the small combination is not determined, that is, when the extraordinary combination is won, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stoppage stop regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

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

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

  Specifically, when determining the winning of the cherry role, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out two prize medals. The main control CPU 40a performs control so that one or more prize medals are not paid out when determining that the cherry role is missed when the cherry role is won.

Further, when determining the winning of the watermelon combination, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out six award medals.
When determining the winning of the bell role, the main control CPU 40a performs control to pay out 12 award medals. The main control CPU 40a performs control so as not to pay out one or more prize medals when determining whether or not to miss the bell role when determining the winning of the bell role.

  When determining the replay winning combination, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game. As such control, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which the winning is determined. Furthermore, when determining the winning of the rush replay combination, control related to the transition of the gaming state described later is performed.

Here, stop control at the time of winning the bell role will be described.
In the present embodiment, the control performed based on the pressing order of operating the three stop buttons is different when the bell combination is won.

  In this embodiment, for each bell group, a bell winning push order for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye is defined. In order to cope with this, a bell spilling push order for stopping and displaying a bell spill stop eye of a dedicated stop eye (for example, [Bell Bell Replay] etc.) is determined for each bell group. ing.

  The main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell stop eye on the winning line by using the bell winning order based on the winning of the bell role. This bell stop eye can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell spilling stop eye on the winning line by the pushing order for bell spilling based on the winning of the bell role. This bell-spilling stop eye can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  In the bell group 1, stop operations are determined in the order of pushing for the bell winning if the stop button 23 </ b> L is the first, and the subsequent operations are not limited if other than the stop button 23 </ b> L is the first. The stop operation is determined in the order of pushing for bell spill. Further, in the bell group 2, if the stop button 23C is the first, the stop operation regardless of the subsequent order is determined in the pushing order for the bell winning prize, and if the stop button 23C is other than the first, the subsequent order is determined. Any stop operation is determined in the push order for bell spill. Further, in the bell group 3, if the stop button 23R is the first, the stop operation regardless of the subsequent order is determined in the pushing order for the bell winning prize, and if other than the stop button 23R is the first, the subsequent order is determined. Any stop operation is determined in the push order for bell spill. For this reason, in the bell group 1 to the bell group 3, the pressing order of “3 options” based on the stop button that is stopped first is determined.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the control performed based on the pressing order of operating the three stop buttons is different when the replay winning combination is won among the winning replay winning combinations.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the present embodiment, a specific entry for stopping and displaying a rush stop eye (shown as “rush” in FIG. 5B) for each rush overlap replay group. The order of pushing for the rush prize to be a stop operation is respectively determined. Further, in order to correspond to this, a normal pressing order that is a normal stop operation for stopping and displaying the normal stop eye is determined for each rush overlap replay group.

  When the stop operation by the player coincides with the specific stop operation by the push order for the rush prize based on the winning of the rush replay role, the main control CPU 40a displays [Watermelon / Replay / Replay] on the winning line. The entry stop eye according to the entry mode of the entry prize is stopped and displayed. The entry stop eye due to the entry mode of the entry prize can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation by the player coincides with the normal stop operation because the main control CPU 40a becomes the normal push order based on the winning of the rush replay role, [Replay / Replay / Replay] The normal stop eye in the normal winning stop mode is stopped and displayed. The normal stop eye according to the normal winning stop mode can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  For example, in the rush overlap replay group 1, a push order for a rush entry of [middle left and right] is defined, and a normal push order other than [middle left and right] is defined. In addition, in the rush overlap replay group 1 to the rush overlap replay group 4, regardless of the type of winning information group, the normal push order in which [left] is the first is determined, and [left] is the first. The order of entry for entry prizes is not defined. For this reason, in the rush overlap replay group 1 to the rush overlap replay group 4, the push order of “no left 4 choices” that does not exist for the rush prize, in which [left] is the first, is determined. In the following description, the term “rush entry prize” means a stop display of a rush stop based on a rush replay role associated with each rush duplication replay group. In addition, when winning the rush duplication replay group, replays are given to the player in the same way, regardless of which combination of symbols in the rush stop or normal stop is stopped on the winning line. Will be.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the mode of transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a based on a variable game according to the gaming state will be described.
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 CPU 41a to grasp the gaming state managed by the main control CPU 40a.

  As shown in FIG. 6, during the control of the low-probability RT game (shown as “low-probability RT” in FIG. 6), the main control CPU 40a wins the rush prize according to the push order for the rush prize. When the event occurs, the next floating game is shifted (rushed into) to a high-definition RT game. That is, in the low probability RT game, when the rush replay role is won and the rush stop eye that becomes the rush prize is stopped and displayed, the transition condition to the high probability RT game (shown as “high probability RT” in FIG. 6) is set. It is filled. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a continues the low-probability RT game from the next variable game without satisfying the transition condition to the high-probability RT game if the rush-in prize is not entered during the control of the low-probability RT game.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a shifts from the next variable game to the low-probability RT game when the bell role is won and the bell spills during the control of the high-probability RT game. In other words, in the high probability RT game, when the bell spill stop eye that becomes a bell spill is won and displayed, the transition condition to the low probability RT game is satisfied. On the other hand, when the bell spillage is not generated during the control of the high probability RT game, the main control CPU 40a continues the high probability RT game from the next variation game without satisfying the transition condition to the low probability RT game. Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the transition of the gaming state functions as a gaming state control means.

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

  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 performs control for causing various effects each time a variable game start command is input.

  The sub-control CPU 41a manages the effect state of the effect display device 14 according to the game state specified by the state instruction command. In such an effect state, control is performed according to the game state from the type. The effect states in this embodiment are classified into a plurality of types.

  Specifically, in the effect state, there is a normal mode that is performed in a situation where the gaming state is a low-probability RT game and a right to shift to an ART mode (ART normal mode) described later has not occurred. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays a display image for the normal mode. This normal mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is a low-probability lottery state, and a state in which an effect of assisting (assisting) a rush prize or a bell prize is not performed.

  In addition, in the effect state, in addition to the normal mode, a precursor mode in which the game state is a low-probability RT game and the right to shift to an ART mode (ART normal mode) to be described later has not substantially occurred. There is. The precursor mode as the precursor state is a mode in which the user can stay over a plurality of consecutive variable games, and can be a precursor to the right to shift to the ART mode after a predetermined number of variable games have been executed. . Note that the precursor mode in the present embodiment includes a precursor mode (precursor) that is a precursor to the right to transition to the ART mode after a predetermined number of variable games have been executed, and after a predetermined number of variable games have been executed. This mode includes a precursor mode (gase) that cannot be a precursor to the right to transition to the ART mode. In addition, the term “precursor mode” simply means “precursor mode (present sign)” and “precursor mode (gase)”. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays the display image for the precursor mode in the same manner in the precursor mode (main precursor) and the precursor mode (gase), although it is different from the display image for the normal mode. For this reason, it cannot be specified from the display image for the sign mode whether or not it is a sign that the right to shift to the ART mode is generated after a predetermined number of times of change games have been executed. As in the normal mode, the precursor mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is a low-probability lottery state and a state in which an effect for assisting (assisting) a rush prize or a bell prize is not performed.

  Further, the effect state includes a normal mode (navigation standby) which is performed in a situation where the gaming state is a low-probability RT game and a right to shift to the ART mode described later is generated. In the normal mode (navigation standby), the effect display device 14 is roughly configured the same as the display image for the normal mode, and a character image such as “waiting” is displayed on the display screen. The This normal mode (navigation standby) is a state where the winning probability of the replay role is a low-probability lottery state as in the normal mode, while the effect of assisting the entry prize or the bell prize is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the low-probability RT game that is in the normal gaming state may be accompanied by any one of the normal mode, the precursor mode, and the normal mode (navigation standby).

  Further, the effect state includes an ART mode that is performed when the gaming state is a high-definition RT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays a display image for the ART mode. This ART mode is a state where the winning probability of the replay role is a high-probability lottery state and an effect of assisting the bell winning is performed. The ART mode in the present embodiment is an advantageous game state in which a game is played in a state advantageous to the player due to the establishment of conditions for transition to a high-accuracy RT game such as a rush prize, and the ART normal mode and the ART special mode. Thus, it is a mode including two types of modes in which the winning probabilities of each small role are the same. The term “ART mode” simply means “ART normal mode” and “ART special mode”.

  Further, the effect state includes a high probability RT effect that is performed when the game state is a high probability RT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 is in a state where the winning probability of the replay role is in the high probability lottery state and the effect of assisting the bell winning is not performed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a grasps (manages) the controlled effect state by setting an effect flag (information) indicating the type of effect state in the sub control RAM 41c.

  Hereinafter, control related to the rendering state performed by the sub control CPU 41a based on various control signals from the main control CPU 40a will be described. The sub-control CPU 41a selects the image display data for the background image corresponding to the effect state that can be specified from the effect information, and the display contents of the effect display device 14 based on the selected image display data. (Display image) is controlled.

First, control related to the normal mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning (missing) during the normal mode (while setting the effect flag indicating the normal mode). During the normal mode, as a replay combination, a normal replay combination (unquestioned), a rush replay combination, and a normal replay combination that wins duplicated with the rush replay combination and winning can occur.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the bell navigation effect for assisting the bell winning in the normal mode when the winning of the bell role whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button among the small roles is instructed. The display content of the display device 14 is controlled.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the rush-rep navigation effect that assists the rush-in prize in the normal mode, when the winning of the rush replay role whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button among the small roles is instructed. The display contents of the effect display device 14 are controlled.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the ART entry lottery when the winning of the small role is instructed. This ART rush lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either “winning” or “non-winning” so that a predetermined winning probability (for example, the sum is 1/260) based on the winning combination. In this embodiment, when the winning of the cherry role or the watermelon role is instructed, it is won in the ART rush lottery, but when other small roles are instructed, the winning probability is set so as not to be won in the ART rush lottery. It is prescribed. For this reason, when a cherry role or a watermelon role is won, an ART rush lottery is expected.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a derives the “winning” result in the ART entry lottery, the right to shift to the ART mode is generated in the ART flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c in the next variable game. Is set, and the right to transition to the ART mode is generated from the variable game or the variable game after a predetermined number of times. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not generate the right to shift to the ART mode when deriving a “non-winning” result in the ART entry lottery.

  If a value indicating that the right to enter the ART mode has not been generated is set in the ART flag, the right to enter the ART mode is not generated. On the other hand, when a value indicating the occurrence of the right to enter the ART mode is set in the ART flag, it is possible to enter the ART mode (the ART normal mode), and when the ART mode is subsequently entered, the ART mode ends and the ART is terminated. A value indicating that the right to shift to the ART mode has not occurred is set in the flag.

  The sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of released games (so-called “ceiling game number”) when the high-probability RT game is finished and the normal mode in the low-probability RT game is entered. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a cancels the number of times of the fluctuating game (hereinafter, referred to as “the number of times of low-accuracy RT execution”) performed in the normal mode and the precursor mode in the low-accuracy RT game after the high-accuracy RT game ends. When the number of games is reached, a value indicating the occurrence of the right to enter the ART mode is set in the ART flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the ART mode from the variable game or the variable game after a predetermined number of times. The sub-control CPU 41a stores the determined number of released games in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c as information indicating the low probability RT execution count (execution count). The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the information indicating the low-accuracy RT execution count stored in the sub-control RAM 41c every time the start of the variable game is instructed in the normal mode. Then, when the information indicating the low-accuracy RT execution count becomes “0”, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the low-probability RT execution count has reached the number of released games. In the normal mode, although the number of released games cannot be specified from the display image, it is possible for a player who knows the tendency of the number of released games to predict the time when the low-probability RT execution count reaches the number of released games.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of release games with reference to a release game number determination table as shown in FIG. In this release game number determination table, random numbers are distributed so as to determine the range of the release game number, and after the range of the release game number is determined, any number of release games included in the range of the release game number is determined. Is decided. In the release game number determination table in this embodiment, the winning probability of the number of released games in the range of “1024” to “1535” is high, and the winning probability of the number of released games in the range of “0” to “1023” is low. It is prescribed to be.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not an allowance condition permitting the provision of an ART mode (ART normal mode) that is a game in a state advantageous to the player is established. Note that the allowable conditions in the present embodiment include winning in the ART entry lottery (first allowable condition) and reaching the number of unlocked games (the second allowable condition) the number of low-accuracy RT executions. . In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing functions as an allowable condition determination unit. In the present embodiment, the normal mode and the precursor mode correspond to the normal state.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode in the ART flag, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode from the variable game or the variable game after a predetermined number of times. Shift to normal mode (navigation standby). At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the normal mode (navigation standby). Incidentally, at this time, the low probability RT game is continued in the gaming state.

  In this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the “winning” result in the ART entry lottery during the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a plays a predetermined number of variable games before shifting to the normal mode (navigation standby). In some cases, the upper limit may be shifted to the precursor mode (present precursor). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the predetermined number of variable games as an upper limit before the number of low-probability RT executions reaches the number of released games during the normal mode and shifts to the normal mode (navigation standby). There is a case of shifting to the precursor mode (the precursor). At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the sign mode (present sign). Incidentally, at this time, the low probability RT game is continued in the gaming state.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a may shift to the precursor mode (gase) when the condition for shifting to the precursor mode (present precursor) is not satisfied during the normal mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the sign mode (gase). Incidentally, at this time, the low probability RT game is continued in the gaming state. For this reason, when the mode is shifted from the normal mode to the precursor mode, the allowable condition is not necessarily satisfied.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the normal mode to the precursor mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the normal mode to the precursor mode. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the normal mode to the normal mode (navigation standby), it controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the normal mode to the normal mode (navigation standby).

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a gives a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player if the stop button 23L is not operated first in each variable game in the normal mode. For example, as a penalty, the ART rush lottery is not performed, or the ART rush lottery is performed but the result of “non-winning” is always derived. Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which the stop button 23L cannot be stopped and displayed by the first stop operation of the stop button 23L, that is, the push order in which the stop button 23L is first stopped is set as the push order for the rush entry prize. Not. As a result, during normal mode, if the ART flag is set to a value indicating that the right to transition to ART mode has not occurred, transition to ART mode, that is, transition to high-definition RT game is not expected. Become.

Next, control related to the precursor mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning and winning (missing) of the winning combination during the precursor mode (during setting of the effect flag indicating the precursor mode) and in the normal mode. In addition, during the precursor mode, as a replay combination, a normal replay combination (unquestioned), a rush replay combination, and a normal replay combination that wins duplicated with the rush replay combination and winning can occur.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a, when in the warning mode and the normal mode, is instructed to win a bell role or a rush replay role whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons among the small roles. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as not to execute the bell navigation effect assisting the winning and the rush lip navigating effect assisting the rush winning.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to win a small role during the warning mode (gase) (while setting the effect flag indicating the warning mode (gase)), the sub-control CPU 41a wins the winning combination with the same probability as in the normal mode. An ART entry lottery is performed based on this. When the sub-control CPU 41a derives the “winning” result in the ART entry lottery, the right to shift to the ART mode is generated in the ART flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c in the next variable game. Is set, and the right to transition to the ART mode from the variable game or the variable game after a predetermined number of times has elapsed is generated. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not generate the right to shift to the ART mode when deriving a “non-winning” result in the ART entry lottery. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the ART entry lottery during the precursor mode (present sign) (while the effect flag indicating the precursor mode (present sign) is being set).

  In addition, when the low-probability RT execution count reaches the number of released games during the warning mode, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the ART flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c to the right of shifting to the ART mode. A value indicating occurrence is set, and the right to transition to the ART mode is generated from the variable game or the variable game after a predetermined number of times. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the information indicating the number of times of low-accuracy RT execution stored in the sub-control RAM 41c each time the start of the variable game is instructed in the precursor mode, and executes the low-accuracy RT execution. When the information indicating the number of times becomes “0”, it is determined that the low-probability RT execution number has reached the number of released games. In the precursor mode, although the number of released games cannot be specified from the display image, it is possible for a player who knows the tendency of the number of released games to predict the time when the low-probability RT execution count reaches the number of released games.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the occurrence of the right to shift to the ART mode in the ART flag during the precursor mode, the right to shift to the ART mode from the variable game or the variable game after a predetermined number of times has elapsed. The mode is shifted to the normal mode (navi standby) for notifying the occurrence of the above. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the normal mode (navigation standby). Incidentally, at this time, the low probability RT game is continued in the gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a, when deriving the “winning” result in the ART rush lottery during the warning mode (gase), before shifting to the normal mode (navigation standby) There is a case where the game is shifted to the precursor mode (main precursor) up to the variable game. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a, during the precursor mode (gase), the low-precision RT execution count reaches the number of released games, and before changing to the normal mode (navigation standby), the sub-control CPU 41a May be shifted to the precursor mode (the precursor). At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the sign mode (present sign). Incidentally, at this time, the low probability RT game is continued in the gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a does not shift to the precursor mode (main precursor) or the normal mode (navigation standby) during the precursor mode (gase), and stays in the precursor mode (gase) at the upper limit number of times. When it reaches, it shifts to normal mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the normal mode. Incidentally, at this time, the low probability RT game is continued in the gaming state.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the precursor mode (gase) to the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the precursor mode to the normal mode. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the precursor mode (main precursor) to the normal mode (navigation standby), the display content of the effect display device 14 is changed so as to shift from the precursor mode to the normal mode (navigation standby). Control. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift again to the precursor mode when shifting from the precursor mode (gase) to the precursor mode (main precursor).

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is also penalized in the predictive mode, as in the normal mode, if the stop button 23L is not operated first in each variable game. Is granted. As a result, even in the precursor mode, when the ART flag is set with a value indicating that the right to transition to the ART mode has not been generated, the transition to the ART mode, that is, the transition to the high-definition RT game is not assumed.

Next, control related to the normal mode (navigation standby) will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning a prize during normal mode (navigation standby) (while setting an effect flag indicating normal mode (navigation standby)). In the normal mode (navigation standby), as a replay role, a normal replay role (unquestioned), a rush replay role, and a normal replay role that wins multiple times with the rush replay role and winning can occur.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a bell navigation effect that assists the winning of the bell with the start of the variable game when the winning of the bell combination whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons among the small combinations is instructed. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that For this reason, during the normal mode (navigation standby), an effect is performed so as to assist the bell winning, and the player wins a bell according to the game according to the bell navigating effect.

  The effect display device 14 displays three images imitating the stop button side by side and performs a bell navigation effect in a manner in which a number “1” is attached to one of the three images. For example, in the case of the bell group 2, when “1” is attached to the middle image among the three images, the player is made to know that the stop button 23C should be stopped first.

  Also, the sub-control CPU 41a, when a winning entry of a rush replay role whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons among the small roles is instructed, a rush lip navigation effect that assists the rush prize with the start of the variable game. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that For this reason, during the normal mode (standby standby), an effect is performed so as to assist the rush-in prize, and a rush-in prize is generated when the player plays a game according to the rush-in-lip navigation effect.

  In the effect display device 14, three images imitating the stop button are displayed side by side, and the rush lip navigator effect is performed in such a manner that the numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are attached to each. For example, in the case of the rush overlap replay group 1, among the three images, “1” is attached to the middle image, “2” is attached to the left image, and “3” is attached to the right image. In this case, the player is made aware that the stop operation should be performed in the pressing order of “middle left and right”. In the present embodiment, the bell navigation effect and the rush lip navigation effect are executed in the same display manner so as not to be easily specified by the player. Thus, in this embodiment, such an effect display device 14 functions as a specific operation condition notifying unit capable of notifying a specific operation condition regarding a stop operation by a player.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the ART mode when entering the prize in the normal mode (navigation standby). At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the ART mode. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time shifts from the low probability RT game to the high probability RT game.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the normal mode (navigation standby) to the ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 to shift from the normal mode (navigation standby) to the ART mode.

Here, transition control in the normal mode and the precursor mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (c).
The sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the low-probability RT execution count during the normal mode, and determines whether the number of times of the variable game until reaching the number of released games is a specified number (“40” in this embodiment) It is judged whether it is larger than.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the number of variable games until reaching the number of released games is larger than a specified number during the normal mode ("normal" in the figure). ("41" or more), when a watermelon role or a cherry role (special role) is won and a winning lottery is performed in the ART rush lottery, a prelude lottery is performed. This is a lottery for determination, and is performed by assigning random numbers to either “winning” or “non-winning” so as to have a predetermined winning probability.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a is won by the precursor lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of remaining precursors indicating the upper limit number of times of the precursor mode (main precursor). It should be noted that any one of “3 times” to “32 times” is determined as the upper limit number of precursor modes (present precursors) in the present embodiment. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the upper limit number of the determined precursor mode (present precursor) to the residual number of remaining precursors, and sets a value indicating the occurrence of the right to shift to the ART mode in the ART flag. This makes it possible to specify the upper limit number of precursor modes (present precursors). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the next variation game to the precursor mode (main precursor).

  In this embodiment, even when the ART flag is set to a value indicating the occurrence of the right to shift to the ART mode, the rush Lip Navi effect is executed when staying in the precursor mode (the precursor). In addition, there may be a penalty. For this reason, the right to shift to the ART mode is not substantially generated.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the remaining number of precursors each time a variable game is performed during the precursor mode (main precursor). In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a stays in the precursor mode (main precursor) in the determined upper limit number of fluctuating games, and shifts to the normal mode (navigation standby) when the precursor remaining G number becomes “0 (zero)”. In effect, the right to enter the ART mode is generated.

  By controlling in this way, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the ART mode when the watermelon role or the cherry role (special role) is won in the normal mode, is won in the ART rush lottery, and is further won in the precursor lottery. Before the allowable condition permitting the grant of (ART normal mode) is satisfied, the game is shifted to the precursor mode (the main precursor) with a predetermined number of variable games as an upper limit. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a stays in the precursor mode (main precursor) up to a predetermined number of variable games, the sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the ART mode in the variable game.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a does not win in the precursor lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the ART flag to a value indicating the occurrence of the right to transition to the ART mode in the next variable game without shifting to the precursor mode (main precursor). At the same time, the mode is shifted to the normal mode (navigation standby), and the right to shift to the ART mode is generated.

  In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a accepts the condition (specific condition, first specific condition) based on the winning combination of winning the watermelon role or the cherry role during the normal mode and further winning in the ART rush lottery and the preliminary lottery. Transition to the precursor mode (main precursor) in a predetermined number of change games before the condition is satisfied.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the number of variable games until reaching the number of released games is a specified number during the normal mode (“normal” in the figure). The sign lottery is also a lottery for deciding whether or not to shift to the sign mode (preliminary sign), and “winning” or “non-winning” so as to have a predetermined winning probability. This is done by assigning random numbers to any of the above.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a is won by the precursor lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of remaining precursors indicating the upper limit number of times of the precursor mode (main precursor). It should be noted that any one of “3 times” to “32 times” is determined as the upper limit number of precursor modes (present precursors) in the present embodiment. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the upper limit number of the precursor mode (present sign) from the specified number, and determines the number of remaining sign transitions G indicating the number of change games until the transition to the predictor mode (present sign). . In the present embodiment, when “30 times” is determined as the upper limit number of precursor modes (precursors), “10 times” is set as the number of times of change games until the transition to the precursor mode (precursors). It is determined. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the upper limit count of the determined precursor mode (present sign) to the remaining sign G number, and sets the number of variable games until the transition to the predictor mode (present sign) to the predictive transition remaining G number. Set to. This makes it possible to specify the number of times that the game has changed until the precursor mode (present sign) and the upper limit count of the predictor mode (present sign).

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the precursor transition remaining G number every time the variable game is performed during the normal mode. Further, the sub control CPU 41a shifts from the change game to the precursor mode (main precursor) when the precursor transition remaining G number changes from “1” to “0 (zero)”.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the remaining number of precursors each time a variable game is performed during the precursor mode (main precursor). Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stays in the precursor mode (main precursor) in the determined upper limit number of fluctuating games, the low-accuracy RT execution count reaches the number of released games, and the precursor remaining G count is “0 (zero)”. In this case, a value indicating the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode is set in the ART flag, and the shift to the normal mode (navigation standby) is performed to generate the right to shift to the ART mode.

  By controlling in this way, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the number of low-accuracy RT executions reaches the specified number and wins in the pre-signed lottery, a predetermined number of times before the number of low-accuracy RT executions reaches the number of released games. Transition to the precursor mode (predictor) with the variable game as the upper limit. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a stays in the precursor mode (precursor) with the predetermined number of times of the variable game as an upper limit, the low-probability RT execution count reaches the number of released games, and the right to transition to the ART mode is generated in the variable game Will be allowed to.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the low-accuracy RT without shifting to the precursor mode (precursor) when the low-probability RT execution count reaches the specified number in the normal mode and is not won in the precursor lottery. When the number of times reaches the number of released games, the right to shift to the ART mode is generated in the variable game.

  That is, when the sub-control CPU 41a is won in the sign lottery based on the number of low-accuracy RT executions during the normal mode, the number of times that the variable game is reached until the number of released games is reached (for example, “30 times”). When the condition (specific condition, second specific condition) is met, the predecessor mode (the main sign) is shifted in a predetermined number of fluctuating games before the allowable condition is satisfied.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the number of variable games until reaching the number of released games is larger than the prescribed number during the normal mode, the ART flag is set to the ART mode. A special sign lottery (so-called “gasse sign lottery”) is performed on the condition that a value indicating that the right to transfer is not generated has been set, and the ART entry lottery has not been won. The special precursor lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the precursor mode (gase) without generating the right to shift to the ART mode. This special sign lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either “winning” or “non-winning” so as to have a predetermined winning probability. When the sub-control CPU 41a is won in the special sign lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of remaining sign signs indicating the upper limit number of sign modes (gasse). It should be noted that any one of “3 times” to “32 times” is determined as the upper limit number of precursor modes (gase) in the present embodiment. Then, the sub control CPU 41a sets the determined upper limit number of warning modes (gase) to the warning remaining G number. This makes it possible to specify the upper limit number of signs mode (gase). Then, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the precursor mode (gase) from the next variation game.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the remaining number of precursors each time a variable game is performed in the precursor mode (gase). Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a stays in the precursor mode (gase) in the determined upper limit number of fluctuating games and the remaining number of precursors is “0 (zero)”, the ART flag indicates the right to transition to the ART mode. When a value indicating non-occurrence is set, the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  By controlling in this way, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the normal mode, when the number of low-accuracy RT executions does not reach the number of released games during the specified number of variable games, or when the winning is not performed in the ART entry lottery. However, it is possible to shift to the precursor mode (gase) with a predetermined number of fluctuating games as an upper limit. Even if the sub-control CPU 41a stays in the precursor mode (gase) up to a predetermined number of times of the variable game, the ART flag is actually set to a value indicating that the right to enter the ART mode has not occurred. The change game does not generate the right to shift to the ART mode.

On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a does not win in the special sign lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a does not shift to the sign mode (gase) in the next variable game and continues to stay in the normal mode.
That is, as shown in FIG. 8C, the sub-control CPU 41a has a special precursor that is different from the conditions shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B even if the conditions shown in FIGS. When the special condition of winning in the lottery is satisfied, the allowable condition is not satisfied, but it is possible to shift to the precursor mode (gase) in a predetermined number of fluctuation games.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the normal mode when deriving the result of “winning” in the ART entry lottery during the precursor mode (gase) (“gase precursor” in the figure). As in the middle, the next change game is shifted to the precursor mode (main precursor). In this case, unlike in the normal mode, the sign lottery is not performed.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the precursor mode (main sign) to stay again in a predetermined variation game from the next variation game. Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift again to the precursor mode.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the “non-winning” result in the ART entry lottery during the warning mode (gase), the display content in the warning mode (gase) is continued.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the normal mode is selected when the number of times that the variable game is reached in the precursor mode (gase) is the specified number. Similarly to the inside, the number of remaining warning signs is determined, and the number of remaining warning signs G is calculated. Then, when the sign transition remaining G number is “0”, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the variation game to the precursor mode (present sign) in a predetermined variation game. In this case, unlike in the normal mode, the sign lottery is not performed.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the precursor mode (main sign) to stay again in the predetermined game from the next game. Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift again to the precursor mode.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the “non-winning” result in the precursor lottery during the precursor mode (gase), the display contents in the precursor mode (gase) are continued.
As described above, when the sign mode (gase) is entered based on the winning of the special sign lottery, the permissible condition for granting the ART mode is not satisfied during the sign mode (gase). By displaying the display content that shifts, the permissible condition can be established.

  In the present embodiment, during the precursor mode, the display image for the precursor mode is displayed corresponding to the precursor mode regardless of whether the precursor mode (present precursor) or the precursor mode (gase). For this reason, from the display image for the precursor mode, it is not possible to specify whether the precursor mode (present precursor) or the precursor mode (gase) is established, and the establishment of the permissible condition is not necessarily confirmed. The transition can raise the sense of expectation for the establishment of the allowable condition.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8D, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the extra lottery when the watermelon role or cherry role is won in the warning mode (main warning). In this normal extra lottery, a normal extra lottery is performed in which it is determined whether or not the normal remaining G number (the initial value “30” in this embodiment) indicating the upper limit number of the ART normal mode to be transferred next is added. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a does not normally perform an extra lottery during the warning mode (gase). The CPU 41a for sub-control performs control for adding the upper limit number of times in the ART normal mode when the winning is made by the normal addition lottery. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not increase the upper limit number of the ART normal mode when the normal addition lottery is not won.

  In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the normal addition lottery with reference to the sign-up extra lottery table shown in FIG. According to the sign-up extra lottery table shown in FIG. 9, the extra extra lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either “winning” or “non-winning” so as to have a predetermined winning probability based on the winning combination. In particular, in the extra lottery, the winning combination is more likely when the winning combination is a watermelon than when the winning combination is a cherry. It is stipulated that when a small role other than a cherry role or a watermelon role is won, it will not be won in the extra lottery. When the sub-control CPU 41a is determined to win the normal extra lottery and add the normal remaining G number, the sub-control CPU 41a adds a predetermined extra number ("10" in the present embodiment) to the normal remaining G number. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the number of additions to the normal remaining G number with “100” as the upper limit.

  In other words, when the sub-control CPU 41a stays in the precursor mode (main precursor) and wins the watermelon role or the cherry role, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to increase the upper limit number of the ART normal mode in which the ART normal mode can be continued. . As a result, the end condition of the ART normal mode is changed to an end condition advantageous to the player. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing functions as an end condition changing unit.

Next, control related to the ART mode will be described. First, common control in the ART mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning in the ART mode (during the setting of the effect flag indicating the ART mode). During the ART mode, as a replay combination, a normal replay combination (unquestioned) and winning can occur.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 to execute the bell navigation effect when the winning of the bell role is instructed during the ART mode. That is, during the ART mode, the performance is performed so that the avoidance of bell spillage is assisted and the bell winning is assisted. Note that during the ART mode, when the player wins the bell role, the player wins a bell prize by following the bell navigation effect.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode when the bell combination is missed during the ART mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the normal mode. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time shifts from a high-probability RT game to a low-probability RT game.

Next, control in each mode of the ART mode will be described. First, control in the ART normal mode will be described.
When starting the control during the ART normal mode (setting of the effect flag indicating the ART normal mode), the sub-control CPU 41a reads the value from the normal remaining G number indicating the upper limit number of the variation games in the ART normal mode, and performs the ART normal. Refer to the maximum number of modes (number of games). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the ART normal start entry lottery table shown in FIG. 10, and determines whether or not to shift to the ART special mode after the ART normal mode ends based on the upper limit number of the ART normal mode. The normal start rush lottery is performed. According to the ART normal start rush lottery table shown in FIG. 10, the normal start rush lottery is set to either “winning” or “non-winning” so that the predetermined winning probability is based on the upper limit number of times of the ART normal mode. This is done by distributing random numbers. In particular, the normal start rush lottery is won with a higher probability than when the upper limit number of ART normal mode is large, and is especially won when the upper limit number of ART normal mode is “100”. When the sub-control CPU 41a is won in the normal start rush lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the shift to the ART special mode in the special mode rush flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub control CPU 41a stores the special remaining G number (“30 times” in the present embodiment) indicating the minimum number of times of the variable game in the ART special mode in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a does not win in the normal start entry lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the transition to the high-precision RT effect in the special mode entry flag. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a decides to shift to the ART special mode after the end condition of the ART normal mode is satisfied with a higher probability when the upper limit number of the ART normal mode is large than when it is small. Become.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a wins the watermelon role or the cherry role if the special mode entry flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c is set to a value indicating the transition to the high-precision RT effect during the ART normal mode. Then, with reference to the ART normal execution rush lottery table shown in FIG. 11, the normal execution rush lottery is performed based on the winning combination. The normal running rush lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART special mode after the ART normal mode ends in the variable game in the ART normal mode. According to the ART normal running rush lottery table shown in FIG. 11, the normal running rush lottery assigns random numbers to either “winning” or “non-winning” so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the winning combination. Done. In particular, the normal running rush lottery wins with a higher probability when the winning role is a watermelon role than when the winning role is a cherry role. It is stipulated that when a small role other than a cherry role and a watermelon role is won, it will not be won in the normal lottery. When the sub-control CPU 41a is won in the normal execution rush lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the shift to the ART special mode in the special mode rush flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub control CPU 41a stores the special remaining G number (“30 times” in the present embodiment) indicating the minimum number of times of the variable game in the ART special mode in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a does not win in the normal execution rush lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the transition to the high-precision RT effect in the special mode rush flag. As described above, when the watermelon role or cherry role is won in the variable game in the ART normal mode, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the ART special mode after the termination condition of the ART normal mode is satisfied with a predetermined probability. Whether or not to do so is determined with a predetermined probability.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a is in the ART normal mode and the special mode entry flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c is set to a value indicating the transition to the ART special mode, the sub-control CPU 41a wins the watermelon role or the cherry role. The extra lottery is performed without executing the normal execution rush lottery. In this special extra lottery, whether or not to add the special remaining G number indicating the upper limit number of times of the ART special mode, and the number of additions to the special remaining G number when adding the special remaining G number (the number of additions when adding up) It is a lottery to decide about. Then, when determining the addition of the special remaining G number in the special extra lottery during the ART normal mode, the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of times to be added to the special residual G number determined in the special extra lottery. Add to the number. For determining whether or not to add the special remaining G number, the ART extra lottery table shown in FIG. 12A is referred to. For determining the extra number, the extra number lottery shown in FIG. A table is referenced.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a), the ART extra lottery table is a table for determining whether or not to win in the special extra lottery whether or not to add the special remaining G number, and the sub-control ROM 41b. Is remembered. In the ART extra lottery table, the winning combination, the special extra lottery win, and the random number for determining the special extra lottery are defined to correspond to each other. Specifically, when the watermelon role is won, the prize is won by a special lottery with a higher probability than when the cherry role is won.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12B, the extra number lottery table is a table for determining the extra number to be added to the special remaining G number, which is referred to when winning in the special extra lottery. It is stored in the ROM 41b. In the extra number lottery table, it is defined that the winning combination, the extra number, and a random number for determining the extra number correspond to each other. As the number of times of addition in the present embodiment, any one of “10 times”, “30 times”, “50 times”, “100 times”, and “200 times” is determined. Specifically, when the watermelon winning combination is won, “30 times” is determined with a higher probability as the number of extra times than when the cherry winning combination is won. Further, when the cherry role is won, “10 times” is determined as the number of extra times with a higher probability than when the watermelon role is won.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the normal remaining G number every time the variable game is performed during the ART normal mode. Further, when the normal remaining G number is “0 (zero)”, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the ART special mode when the special mode entry flag is set to a value indicating the shift to the ART special mode. . At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the ART special mode. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time is a high-precision RT game.

  On the other hand, when the value indicating the transition to the high-accuracy RT effect is set in the special mode entry flag, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the high-accuracy RT effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating a highly accurate RT effect. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time is a high-precision RT game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that the right to shift to the ART mode has not occurred in the ART flag in accordance with the shift from the ART mode to the high-accuracy RT effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing functions as a migration determination unit.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to display the normal remaining G number during the ART normal mode. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the ART normal mode to the ART special mode when shifting from the ART normal mode to the ART special mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the ART normal mode to the high-accuracy RT effect when shifting from the ART normal mode to the high-accuracy RT effect. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the ART normal mode to the normal mode when shifting from the ART normal mode to the normal mode.

Next, control in the ART special mode will be described.
Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a special extra lottery when the watermelon role or cherry role is won during the ART special mode. This special extra lottery is the same lottery as when the special mode entry flag is set to the value indicating the transition to the ART special mode during the ART normal mode, and the extra lottery during the ART shown in FIG. The table and the extra number lottery table shown in FIG. When the sub control CPU 41a decides to add the special remaining G number in the special extra lottery during the ART special mode, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the number of times to be added to the special residual G number determined in the special extra lottery. Add to the number.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the special remaining G number every time the variable game is performed during the ART special mode. Then, when the special remaining G number becomes “0 (zero)”, the sub control CPU 41a performs the ART continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue the ART special mode. This ART continuous lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either “winning” or “non-winning” so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained. When the sub-control CPU 41a is won in the ART continuous lottery, the special remaining G number (“30 times” in the present embodiment) indicating the minimum number of times of the variable game in the ART special mode is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c. To remember. As a result, the stay in the ART special mode is continued.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a does not win in the ART continuous lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the high-definition RT effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating a highly accurate RT effect. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time is a high-precision RT game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that the right to shift to the ART mode has not occurred in the ART flag in accordance with the shift from the ART special mode to the high-accuracy RT effect.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to display the special remaining G number during the ART special mode, and when the special additional lottery is selected, the additional control is added to the special remaining G number. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled to display the number of times. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the special remaining G number is displayed when the ART continuous lottery is won during the ART special mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the ART special mode to the high-accuracy RT effect when shifting from the ART special mode to the high-accuracy RT effect. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the ART special mode to the normal mode when shifting from the ART special mode to the normal mode.

Next, control related to the high-definition RT effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning a prize during the high-definition RT effect (while setting the effect flag indicating the high-definition RT effect). In addition, during the high-definition RT production, winning and winning a normal replay role (unquestioned) may occur as a replay role.

The sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the bell navigation effect even when the winning of the bell role is instructed during the highly accurate RT effect.
Further, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode when the bell combination is missed during the high-definition RT effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the normal mode. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time shifts from a high-probability RT game to a low-probability RT game.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the high-accuracy RT effect to the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the high-accuracy RT effect to the normal mode.

  In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a operates in the normal mode, the precursor mode (the precursor mode (present precursor), the precursor mode (gase)), the normal mode (navigation standby), the ART mode (ART normal mode, ART special mode), high Controls the probable RT effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing functions as a game control means and an effect state control means.

Here, each mode of the ART mode will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8 (d), on the condition that the watermelon role or cherry role is won in the precursor mode (main precursor), when the player wins the normal extra lottery, the upper limit of the ART normal mode is added. As a result, the termination condition of the ART normal mode is changed to an advantageous termination condition. In the ART normal mode, the upper limit number of ART normal mode is not added.

  Then, after entering the predecessor mode (the previous sign) to the normal mode (navigation standby) and entering the prize, the ART normal mode is entered. When starting the control in the ART normal mode, a normal start rush lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the ART special mode after the ART normal mode ends. In the normal start entry lottery, it is defined that the larger the upper limit number of the ART normal mode is, the easier it is to shift to the ART special mode. That is, it becomes easy to shift to the ART special mode on condition that the watermelon role or the cherry role is won in the precursor mode (present precursor).

  In addition, during the normal ART mode, if a watermelon or cherry role is won, it is different from the normal start entry lottery, and during normal execution to determine whether or not to shift to the ART special mode after the end of the ART normal mode. A lottery will be held. In other words, on the condition that the watermelon role or the cherry role is elected in the precursor mode (this precursor), there is a possibility that the upper limit number of the ART normal mode may be increased, and when the upper limit number of the ART normal mode is increased, normal execution is entered. The number of times the lottery is performed tends to increase, and it becomes easy to shift to the ART special mode. In addition, if you win in the normal start rush lottery or the normal running rush lottery, during the ART normal mode, if the watermelon role or the cherry role wins, a special extra lottery will be performed, and on the condition that you won the special extra lottery, The upper limit number of times of the ART special mode is added.

  Then, when winning in the normal start rush lottery or the normal running rush lottery, the ART special mode is shifted to after the ART normal mode ends. During the ART special mode, when a watermelon role or a cherry role is won, a special extra lottery is performed, and on the condition that the special extra lottery is won, the upper limit number of times of the ART special mode is added.

  Then, when the ART special mode stays until the upper limit number of times of variation games, the ART continuous lottery is performed, and if the ART continuous lottery is won, the stay in the ART special mode is extended.

  In this way, when the watermelon role or the cherry role is won in the precursor mode (this precursor) and the normal addition lottery is won, the upper limit number of ART normal mode is added, but after switching to the ART normal mode, the ART normal mode The maximum number of times is never changed.

  On the other hand, when the transition from the ART normal mode to the ART special mode is decided, when the watermelon role or cherry role is won in the ART normal mode, and when the watermelon role or cherry role is won in the ART special mode Further, when the special extra lottery is won, the upper limit number of times of the ART special mode is added. For this reason, the ART special mode is different from the ART normal mode, and the upper limit number of times of the ART special mode may be changed even after the transition to the ART special mode.

  In addition, regarding the ART normal mode and the ART special mode, in consideration of the winning probability and the number of times of extra lottery, and further the execution of the ART continuous lottery, the average of the upper limit number of the ART special mode is larger than that of the ART normal mode. It is stipulated in. Further, although the upper limit number of ART special mode is not specifically defined, the upper limit number of ART normal mode is defined as “100”. For this reason, it can be said that the ART special mode as the special state is played in a state that is more advantageous to the player than the ART normal mode as the specific state.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Before the permissible condition for allowing the transition to the ART normal mode is established, it is possible to shift to the precursor mode (the present precursor) in a predetermined number of variable games. Then, while staying in the precursor mode (main precursor), when the watermelon role or cherry role is won, the termination condition for terminating the ART normal mode is controlled to be changeable to a termination condition advantageous to the player. For this reason, when the watermelon role or the cherry role is won in the precursor mode (present precursor), the end condition of the subsequent ART normal mode can be changed to an end condition advantageous to the player. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the expectation for winning the watermelon role or the cherry role in the precursor mode (present sign), and to improve the interest in the game in the predictor mode (present sign).

  (2) Especially, if you win a watermelon role or a cherry role while staying in the precursor mode (predictor) before the permissible conditions are met, it is advantageous for the player by increasing the upper limit of the subsequent ART normal mode Control to change to various end conditions. Therefore, when the watermelon role or cherry role is elected, the upper limit of the number of times in the ART normal mode is increased, so that the expectation for the watermelon role or cherry role can be enhanced in the precursor mode. It is possible to improve the interest in games in the precursor.

  (3) In a predetermined variation game staying in the ART normal mode, whether or not to shift to the ART special mode is determined with a predetermined probability. For this reason, if a watermelon role or a cherry role is elected in the precursor mode (this precursor), not only the upper limit of the subsequent ART normal mode can be increased, but also the opportunity to determine the transition to the ART special mode can be increased. Accordingly, the possibility of shifting to the ART special mode after the end of the ART normal mode can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the expectation for winning the watermelon role or the cherry role in the precursor mode (present sign), and to improve the interest in the game in the predictor mode (present sign).

  (4) Further, at the start of the ART normal mode, when the upper limit number of the ART normal mode is large, it is determined to shift to the ART special mode after the end of the ART normal mode with a higher probability than when the upper limit is small. For this reason, if a watermelon role or cherry role is elected in the precursor mode (this precursor), not only increases the upper limit of the subsequent ART normal mode, but also increases the probability of shifting to the ART special mode after the end of the ART normal mode Can do. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the expectation for winning the watermelon role or the cherry role in the precursor mode (present sign), and to improve the interest in the game in the predictor mode (present sign).

  (5) If at least one of the first specific condition based on the lottery result of the winning combination, such as winning a watermelon or cherry role, and the second specific condition based on the number of low-accuracy RT executions is satisfied, other conditions However, it is possible to shift to the precursor mode (predictor) in a predetermined number of fluctuating games before the allowable condition is satisfied. And in the precursor mode (this precursor) shifted by establishment of specific conditions, it is further controlled to change to an end condition that is advantageous to the player by winning a watermelon combination or cherry combination included in the allowable condition or the specific condition. Conventionally, even if a watermelon role or a cherry role that can satisfy the allowable condition in the precursor mode (this precursor) is further won, there is no advantage for the player. There was a risk of disappointment with the watermelon role or cherry role in the precursor mode (precursor) as if the winner was wasted. Therefore, by configuring as in the present embodiment, even if the watermelon role or cherry role included in the permissible condition is won in the precursor mode (present precursor), the winner is not wasted, and the subsequent The termination condition of the ART normal mode can be an advantageous termination condition. Therefore, not only can the disappointment of winning the watermelon or cherry role in the precursor mode (precursor) but also the expectation for further winning of the watermelon or cherry role in the precursor mode (precursor). It is possible to improve the interest of the game in the precursor mode (present precursor).

  (6) Even if the specific condition is not met, even when the special condition of winning in a special sign lottery different from the specific condition is met, it is possible to shift to the precursor mode (gase) with a predetermined number of variable games To control. For this reason, even when transitioning to the precursor mode, the precursor mode is the precursor mode (real precursor) before the permissible condition is established and the precursor mode (gase) before the permissible condition is established. There is. Therefore, the transition to the ART normal mode is not fixed, and it is possible to give interest to whether or not the transition to the ART normal mode is allowed in the precursor mode, and to improve the interest in the game in the precursor mode Can be achieved.

  (7) In particular, as in the present embodiment, when transitioning to the precursor mode (precursor) due to the establishment of a specific condition, the termination condition of the ART normal mode is satisfied when the specific condition is further satisfied in the precursor mode (precursor) Can be changed to an end condition advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the transition is made to the precursor mode (gase) due to the establishment of the special condition, the ART normal mode can be given when the specific condition is established in the precursor mode (gase). Therefore, if the specific condition is satisfied regardless of whether it is in the precursor mode (real precursor) due to the establishment of the specific condition or the precursor mode (gase) due to the establishment of the special condition, it is advantageous for the player, and the specific condition in the precursor mode is It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for establishment, and to improve the interest in games for the precursor mode.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, when the cherry role is won and the stop operation timing by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing, the stop stop eye is stopped and displayed. A cherry spillage stop eye that makes it possible to specify the occurrence of a missing role may be stopped and displayed. In addition, for example, when a watermelon role is won, if the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing, the watermelon role may be missed, in which case, the stop stop eye, A watermelon spill stop eye that makes it possible to specify the occurrence of a watermelon spillage may be stopped and displayed. That is, the winning combination of the watermelon role and the cherry role may be specified from the stop of each reel 13L, 13C, 13R, for example, may be difficult to specify. Also, for example, the number of low-accuracy RT executions may be specified by the player or may be difficult.

  In the above embodiment, if the transition to the ART special mode is confirmed when the watermelon role or cherry role is won in the ART normal mode, the upper limit number of times in the ART special mode is added instead of the regular running entry lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special addition lottery may not be performed.

  In the above embodiment, when the watermelon role or cherry role is won in the ART normal mode, the normal running rush lottery is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a small role other than a watermelon role or a cherry role (for example, a bell role) is won, it may be controlled to perform a rush lottery during normal execution, or a combination thereof. In addition, for example, in the ART normal mode, it may be controlled to perform a rush lottery during normal execution regardless of the winning role, and even if the rush lottery during normal execution is performed in every variable game in the ART normal mode, You may do either. That is, in the ART normal mode, the normal running rush lottery may be performed in a predetermined variation game, and of course, the normal running rush lottery itself may not be performed.

  In the above embodiment, at the start of the ART normal mode, the normal start rush lottery for determining whether to shift to the ART special mode after the end of the ART normal mode is performed with a probability that varies depending on the upper limit number of the ART normal mode. However, it is not limited to this. For example, regardless of the upper limit number of times in the ART normal mode, the normal start entry lottery may be performed with the same probability. Also, for example, a lottery such as a normal start rush lottery may be performed at the end of the ART normal mode during the precursor mode (real omen) or the ART normal mode, and of course, the normal start rush lottery itself may not be performed. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the ART special mode is defined to have a higher degree of advantage than the ART normal mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ART normal mode has a higher degree of advantage than the ART special mode. For example, you may prescribe | regulate so that an advantage level may become the same.

  In the above embodiment, the ART normal mode upper limit number is adopted as the ART normal mode end condition, and the ART normal mode end condition is changed to an advantageous end condition by adding the ART normal mode upper limit number. Not limited to this. For example, an upper limit is defined for the number of award medals in the ART normal mode as an end condition for the ART normal mode. By increasing the upper limit of the number of award medals, the end condition for the ART normal mode is changed to an advantageous end condition. May be. Further, for example, as an end condition for the ART normal mode, an upper limit is defined for the number of wins for a small role (for example, a bell role) in the ART normal mode, and the ART normal mode is ended by increasing the upper limit for the small role win. The conditions may be changed to advantageous termination conditions.

  -In the above embodiment, when the sign lottery is won during the sign mode (gase), the display content is displayed so as to shift to the sign mode (main sign) and shift to the sign mode again. Absent. For example, the display image for the precursor mode may be displayed so that the display content that shifts again to the precursor mode is not displayed and the stay in the precursor mode is continued. In this case, after the transition from the normal mode to the precursor mode (gase), the mode is shifted to the precursor mode (genuine sign). Even if the upper limit number of times is exceeded, the display image for the precursor mode is controlled to be displayed. For this reason, it was already changed to the precursor mode (real precursor) when the precursor mode (gase) was changed, or when the display image for the precursor mode was displayed, the precursor mode was selected by winning the watermelon or cherry role. It is difficult to determine whether it has moved to (a sign of this). Therefore, the display image for the precursor mode can be displayed, and the expectation for winning the watermelon role or the cherry role can be enhanced, and the interest in the game in the precursor mode can be improved.

  -In the above embodiment, regardless of the winning combination, the special sign lottery was performed when the ART entry lottery and the precursor lottery were not won, but not limited to this, for example, a watermelon role or cherry role (specific role) On the condition that the winner has been won, a special precursor lottery may be performed when the ART entry lottery and the precursor lottery are not won. In addition, when the special condition is satisfied, it is possible to shift from the normal mode to the precursor mode (gase). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the specific condition is not satisfied regardless of whether the special condition is satisfied, Control may be performed so as not to shift from the mode to the precursor mode (gase). In other words, when the precursor mode (gase) is not defined and the display image for the precursor mode is displayed, the transition to the ART normal mode is made when staying in the precursor mode (present precursor) in a predetermined number of fluctuation games. You may control so that it may accept | permit.

  In the embodiment described above, the precursor mode is stayed over a plurality of continuous variation games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the precursor mode may be maintained in a plurality of non-continuous variation games. For example, you may make it stay in a precursor mode in one fluctuation game.

  In the above embodiment, the normal mode and the sign mode are controlled so that the winning combination of the watermelon role or the cherry role is won in the ART entry lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be controlled to win in the ART rush lottery on the condition that a combination (for example, a Bell combination) is won, or a combination of these may be used. In this case, it is preferable that when the watermelon role or the cherry role is won, it is controlled to win the ART entry lottery with a higher probability than when the bell role is won. Further, for example, it may be controlled to win in the ART entry lottery regardless of the winning combination.

  In the above embodiment, when either the first permissible condition for winning in the ART entry lottery or the second permissible condition for which the low probability RT execution count becomes the number of released games is satisfied, the permissible condition is satisfied and the ART flag is set. Although a value indicating the occurrence of the right to transition to the ART mode is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, either the first allowable condition or the second allowable condition may be set as the allowable condition.

  In the above embodiment, the fact that the watermelon role or cherry role is won as the first specific condition (specific condition), the low probability RT execution count as the second specific condition (specific condition) (variable game until reaching the number of released games) The number of executions of each is specified, but is not limited thereto. For example, either the first specific condition or the second specific condition may be set as the specific condition.

  -In the above embodiment, when the first specific condition of winning the watermelon role or cherry role is satisfied during the precursor mode (the present precursor), the termination condition of the ART normal mode is changed to an advantageous termination condition. For example, the winning of a small role (for example, a bell role) other than a watermelon role or a cherry role may be a condition, or a combination thereof may be used. Further, for example, regardless of the winning combination, it may be a condition that the winning lottery is simply won in the pre-lot lottery, and the pre-lot lottery may be performed in every variable game or a part of the variable game. That is, the specific condition is defined so that the permissible condition is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific condition may be defined regardless of the permissible condition. Further, for example, the control may be performed so that the sign mode (the present sign) is surely shifted without performing the sign lottery.

  In the above embodiment, the game is classified into the low probability RT game and the high probability RT game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be classified into, for example, three or more types of games. As a specific example, it is classified into low-probability RT games, high-probability RT1 games, and high-probability RT2 games. You may control to make it transfer to RT2 game.

  In the above embodiment, the ART mode is adopted as the advantageous gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a bonus that a small role such as a bell role is won with high probability without increasing the winning probability of a replay role. May be adopted, or a combination thereof may be used. As a specific example, before the permissible condition for allowing the stop display of the bonus stop of [7, 7, 7] is permitted, the player moves to the precursor mode (main precursor) in a predetermined number of variable games, and the precursor mode ( When a watermelon role or a cherry role is won in this sign, it is determined whether or not the bell navigation effect in the bonus is executed. Then, when the bell navigation effect is executed based on the winning of the watermelon role or the cherry role, when the stop operation is performed according to the bell navigation effect during the bonus, than when the bell navigation effect is not executed during the bonus (for example, 6 sheets). You may control so that the acquisition number of prize medals increases (for example, 12 sheets). In this case, even if the bonus ending condition does not change based on the winning of the watermelon role or the cherry role, it is only necessary that the number of award medals obtained in the bonus is advantageous, or a combination thereof. In other words, the game medium acquisition condition in the bonus (specific state) may be controlled so as to be changed to an advantageous acquisition condition.

In the above-described embodiment, the main control CPU 40a may be configured to determine the effect state, various navigation effects, and execute instructions for various navigation effects.
In the above embodiment, the sub control board 41 may not be provided. In this case, the main control board 40 controls the effect execution means such as the effect display device 14, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La.

The above 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) One game performed by changing the symbols in a plurality of rows based on the start operation performed by the player is started by the symbol display means, and the winner is selected from a plurality of winning combinations based on the start operation. The winning combination lottery means for lottering the combination is provided, and after the change of the symbols in each row is started based on the start of one game, the player performs the stop operation by the player according to the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means. In a gaming machine in which the display result is derived as a winning combination on the symbol display means, an allowable condition determination means for determining whether an allowable condition for allowing a specific state to be given in a state advantageous to the player is established, and the permission Game control means for controlling to be able to shift to a precursor state in a predetermined number of games before the allowable condition is satisfied by the condition determining means, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied while staying in the precursor state before the allowable condition is satisfied Gaming machine having a condition changing means, a to changeably control the acquisition condition of game media Advantageously acquisition conditions in the specific state.

(B) The game control means controls to be able to shift to a precursor state in a predetermined number of games even when a special condition different from the specific condition is satisfied.
(C) One game performed by changing the symbols in a plurality of rows based on the start operation by the player being started by the symbol display means, and winning from a plurality of winning combinations based on the start operation The winning combination lottery means for lottering the combination is provided, and after the change of the symbols in each row is started based on the start of one game, the player performs the stop operation by the player according to the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means. In a gaming machine in which the display result is derived as a winning combination on the symbol display means, an allowable condition determination means for determining whether an allowable condition for allowing a specific state to be given in a state advantageous to the player is established, and the permission Game control means for controlling to be able to shift to a precursor state in a predetermined number of games before the allowable condition is satisfied by the condition determining means, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied while staying in the precursor state before the allowable condition is satisfied The gaming machine having a termination condition changing means for changeably controlling a termination condition for terminating the specific state Advantageously end condition to the player.

  (D) When the predetermined condition is satisfied when the end condition changing means stays in the precursor state before the allowable condition is satisfied, the end condition changing unit increases the upper limit number of the specific state in which the specific state can be continued. The gaming machine according to the technical idea (c), which is controlled so as to be changeable to an end condition advantageous to the player.

  (E) comprising transition determining means for determining at a predetermined probability whether or not to shift to a special state that is a game in a state more advantageous to the player after the end condition is established in the specific state; The gaming machine according to the technical idea (d), wherein the transition determination unit controls to determine whether or not to shift to the special state in a predetermined game staying in the specific state.

  (F) provided with a transition determining means for determining, with a predetermined probability, whether or not to shift to a special state in which the game is more advantageous to the player than the specific state after an end condition is established in the specific state; The game according to the technical idea (d) or the technical idea (e) in which the transition determining means determines that the transition to the special state is performed with a higher probability when the upper limit number of the specific state is large than when the specific state is small. Machine.

  (G) The game control means can transition to the precursor state by a predetermined number of games before the allowable condition is satisfied if a specific condition is determined that determines the transition to the precursor state before the allowable condition is satisfied. And the end condition changing means is set to an end condition that is advantageous to the player because the predetermined condition is satisfied when the specific condition is further satisfied while staying in a precursor state due to the specific condition being satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of a technical idea (c), a technical idea (d), a technical idea (e), and a technical idea (f) that are controlled to be changeable.

  (H) The specific condition includes the first specific condition based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means and the number of times the game has been executed in a normal state in which the game is more disadvantageous to the player than the specific state. A second specific condition based on the game condition, and when at least one of the first specific condition and the second specific condition is satisfied, the game control means is configured to provide a sign of a predetermined number of games before the allowable condition is satisfied. The end condition changing means further controls the first specifying condition when staying in the precursor state due to establishment of at least one of the first specifying condition and the second specifying condition. The gaming machine according to the technical idea (g), wherein when the condition is satisfied, the predetermined condition is satisfied and the end condition is controlled to be changeable to the player.

  L1 ... winning line, L2 to L5 ... non-winning line, 10 ... pachinko slot machine, 13 ... drum unit (design display means), 13L ... left reel, 13C ... middle reel, 13R ... right reel, 14 ... effect display device ( Effect display means), 22 ... start lever (game start operation means), 23L, 23C, 23R ... stop button (derivation operation acceptance means), 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU (winning role lottery means, derivation) Control means, game state control means), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU (game control means, effect state control means, condition change means, end Condition changing means, transition determining means), 41b... Sub-control ROM, 41c.

Claims (2)

A game that is performed by changing the symbols in a plurality of columns based on the start operation being started by the symbol display means, and a role lottery means for performing a role lottery based on the start operation is provided, and each column based on the start of the game In the gaming machine in which the display result is derived to the symbol display means based on the lottery result of the combination lottery and the stop operation after the variation of the symbol is started,
When the specific condition is satisfied, the state control means that can be controlled to the second state before controlling to the first state that is a game in a state advantageous to the player,
When the specific condition is satisfied during the second state, a privilege is granted,
The state control means can be controlled to a special state that is more advantageous than the first state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the bonus includes a bonus that facilitates the transition to the special state. A game that is performed by changing the symbols in a plurality of columns based on the start operation being started by the symbol display means, and a role lottery means for performing a role lottery based on the start operation is provided, and each column based on the start of the game In the gaming machine in which the display result is derived to the symbol display means based on the lottery result of the combination lottery and the stop operation after the variation of the symbol is started,
When the specific condition is satisfied, the state control means that can be controlled to the second state before controlling to the first state that is a game in a state advantageous to the player,
When the specific condition is satisfied during the second state, a privilege is granted,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the bonus includes a bonus that extends a period controlled by the first state.

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