JP5718261B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

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

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

  However, in such a pachislot of Patent Document 1, the player's interest as described above is only suitable for whether or not the addition by addition is realized. In other words, the player's interest will only be directed to whether or not the period of games performed in an advantageous state has been extended, so a configuration in which the period of games performed in such an advantageous state is extended. There is room for improvement in using it to improve the fun of games.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to enhance the fun of the game by using a configuration that allows the period to be controlled to be in an advantageous state. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be effectively improved.

Of claim 1 in order to achieve the above object the invention, there is provided a controllable beneficial gaming state where the game is in a advantageous state for the player in response to establishment of Jo Tokoro conditions, the advantageous gaming state It is in a control configured to be extend the period controlled by the organic interest gaming state Rutotomoni, wherein in an advantageous gaming state game machine is controlled by separating the predetermined unit time period, at least one unit period A continuous lottery means for performing continuous lottery for determining whether to continue to control the advantageous gaming state over a unit period after the elapse of time with any one of a plurality of winning probabilities, and the continuous lottery means by the continuous lottery means and a period extending longitudinally stage which enables extended period controlled to the advantageous gaming state in extended mode according to the winning probabilities used in the extension of time means, said unit period in control braking And summarized in that to enable extend the period to be.

The invention described in claim 2 can be controlled to an advantageous gaming state in which a game is advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the advantageous gaming state is controlled during the advantageous gaming state control. The gaming machine is configured to be able to extend a period controlled by a gaming state, and in the gaming machine in which the advantageous gaming state is controlled by being divided into a predetermined unit period, the advantageous period is further extended over a unit period after at least one unit period has elapsed. The continuous lottery for determining whether to continue control in the gaming state with a winning probability of any of a plurality of winning probabilities, and the winning probability used in the continuous lottery by the continuous lottery means A period extension means for enabling the period controlled to the advantageous gaming state in an extension mode, wherein the period extension means is a period in which a unit period next to the unit period being controlled is controlled. And summarized in that to enable extended.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the interest of a game can be improved effectively using the structure which can extend the period controlled to an advantageous state.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows a winning line. The schematic diagram which shows a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows a winning combination determination table. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of a game state transfer. The schematic diagram which shows the mode of a transition of a production state. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows a continuation rate table. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows an addition table. The schematic diagram explaining the tendency of the addition according to a continuation rate. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram explaining the tendency of the addition based on a continuation rate table.

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

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

  In this embodiment, each reel has a symbol (bell symbol) imitating “bell”, a symbol (replay symbol) decorated with characters “REPLAY”, and a symbol imitating “white 7 (outlined)”. A white seven symbol) and a symbol (red seven symbol) simulating “red 7 (with color)” are arranged. In addition, on each reel, a design (watermelon design) simulating "watermelon", a design (cherry design) simulating "cherry", and a design (bar design) decorated with the characters "BAR" are arranged. Has been. Hereinafter, each symbol may be referred to as “bell”, “replay”, “seven”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bar” without “design”.

  Each reel is configured to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor (not shown) provided corresponding to each reel. Various symbols are displayed (changed) while continuously changing. When the rotation of each reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols out of a plurality of symbols printed on the reel sheet of each reel are stopped and displayed at the upper, middle, and lower positions on the see-through window 16. It is like that. For this reason, the see-through window 16 is formed in such a size that three symbols can be displayed on each reel. Each reel is provided with reel sensors SE1, SE2, SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting the rotational position of each reel so as to correspond to each reel.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot 10 includes a plurality (five in this embodiment) that define combinations of symbols to be stopped and displayed (design combinations) in the display region of the symbols that can be seen through the see-through window 16. The symbol stop line is formed. In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, as a symbol stop line, a combination of a winning line L1 (shown by a solid line) that can be determined to be a winning combination of symbols and a symbol that is stopped and displayed cannot be determined to be a winning symbol. Non-winning lines L2 to L5 (shown by broken lines) are formed.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the central panel 15 is configured with various information display sections 19 that notify information related to the variable game. The various information display section 19 includes a throw-in display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display section, a stored number display section, a prize number display section, and a game information display section. ing.

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

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

  In addition, a medal slot 27 is disposed at a lower right position of the center panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. Behind the medal slot 27, a medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of medals is disposed. In addition, a BET button 28 and a MAXBET button 29 are provided in order from the left at the lower left position of the central panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. The BET button 28 is a button that is pressed (operated) when betting (betting) one bet (one piece) from the credits stored and stored inside the machine as the bet number (betting number) of the variable game. The MAXBET button 29 is used to bet (bet) the maximum bet number of bets allowed in a single variable game (three bets (three) in this embodiment) as the bet number of the variable game. A button to be pressed (operated).

  A settlement switch 31 is provided at the lower left position of each BET button 28, 29 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement switch 31 is a switch that is used (operated) when paying back a medal (game medium) betted at the start of a variable game or a credit stored and stored inside the machine. A start lever 32 is provided at the right side of the checkout switch 31 to be operated when starting the variable game. Then, in the pachislot machine 10, the rotation of each reel is started by operating the start lever 32 after the setting of the bet number.

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

  In addition, a medal discharge port 36 is formed in the lower central portion of the front surface of the front door 12. In addition, a tray 37 that receives the medals discharged from the medal discharge port 36 is disposed at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, one change game (game) is started with the start operation of the start lever 32 as a start trigger, and the combination of symbols is stopped (stopped) by the stop operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R. A variable game (game) is performed in which the game is played once. When award medals are paid out according to the combination of symbols, one variation game (game) is ended with the completion of the payout of the prize medals as an end opportunity.

In the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 shows a combination of symbols indicating combinations (stop results) of symbols to be stopped and displayed on a winning line based on a winning combination determined internally, and a prize corresponding to the combination of symbols.

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

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

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

  Further, when [Bell Bell Bell] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that nine prize medals are paid out. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Bell Bell Bell] is referred to as a “bell stop eye”. The bell stop eye is determined as an award mode to be awarded when any of the “right correct bell role”, “middle correct bell role”, and “right correct bell role” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery. It has been.

  Further, when [Watermelon Cherry Seven] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that one prize medal is paid out. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Watermelon Cherry Seven] is referred to as [Chance Stop Eye]. The chance stop is defined as an award mode for winning a prize when [one-piece combination] is determined as the winning combination in the internal lottery.

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

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

  Further, when [Replay / Replay Bell / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is defined that a replay is given. [Bell / Watermelon] indicates that either a bell symbol or a watermelon symbol may be used. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Bell / Watermelon] is referred to as “rush replay stop eye”. The entry replay stop eye is determined as an award mode in which a prize is awarded when one of the “middle correct entry replay combination” and the “right correct entry replay combination” is determined.

  For this reason, the “normal replay combination”, “middle correct entry replay combination”, and “right correct entry replay combination” in the present embodiment give a replay based on a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line. It becomes the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “replay role”). When a re-game is awarded, the player can play the next variable game without betting the number of bets. When the bet number is set by replaying, the same bet number as set in the variable game that has been given the opportunity to replay is set. In the replay role, only the next variable game can be played with the same number of bets as the variable game in which the replay role is stopped and displayed, and the medal is not paid out to the player as an award. Absent. That is, the player does not acquire a prize medal depending on the winning of the replay role. In the following description, the term “rush replay combination” simply means “medium correct entry replay combination” and “right correct entry replay combination”.

In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “bell role”, “one-sheet role”, and “replay role” are small roles.
Further, when [Bar / Bar / Bar] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that a bonus game is started (occurred) and a “bonus game (hereinafter referred to as“ BN game ”)” is given. ing. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [bar / bar / bar] is referred to as “BN stop eye”. The BN stop eye is determined as an award mode for winning a prize when “BN role” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery.

In the present embodiment, the BN combination is a winning combination (bonus combination) that triggers (starts) the BN game as a gaming state.
In addition, the pachislot 10 according to the present embodiment has an RT function (a replay role probability change) that controls a general game other than a BN game as a game state by changing the winning probability of a replay role (normal replay role, rush replay role). Function). 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. Then, in the general game by the RT function, when the winning probability of the replay role (total) in the general game is controlled by the NRT game in which the RT function is deactivated which is set to the low probability lottery state, In some cases, the (total) winning probability is controlled by an RT game that activates the RT function that is set to the high probability lottery state. In the following description, the term “NRT game” simply means a general game controlled by an NRT game, and the term “RT game” simply means a general game controlled by an RT game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the case of a general game, the winning combination determination table T1 is associated with the NRT game, and the winning combination determination table T2 is associated with the RT game. In the case of a BN game, a winning combination determination table T3 is associated.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, in the general game, the winning probability of the combined replay role is RT game (winning role determination table T2), and NRT game (winning role determination table T1). The winning combination random numbers are distributed so as to increase significantly compared to. Further, in this RT game (winning role determination table T2), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probability of the normal replay role is significantly higher than that of the NRT game (winning role determination table T1). In the general game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the rush replay combination can be won only in the NRT game (winning combination determination table T1). In the NRT game (winning role determination table T1), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probabilities of the medium correct answer replay role and the right correct answer replay role become the same probability. In the BN game (winning role determination table T3), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the replay role is not a lottery target.

  Thus, in the RT game, the winning probability of the combined replay combination is set to the high probability lottery state. That is, in this RT game, the winning probability of the normal replay combination is set to the high probability lottery state. In the NRT game, the winning probability of the combined replay combination is set to the low probability lottery state. That is, in this NRT game, the winning probability of the normal replay role is set to the low probability lottery state.

  As a result, in the pachislot 10 according to the present embodiment, in the RT game in which the winning probability of the combined replay roles is set to the high-probability lottery state, the medals held by the player are consumed (injected) as much as re-games are easily given. It is possible to give a player a profit that the scene to be played can be reduced. Further, in this RT game, it is possible to give a player a chance to increase the number of medals by receiving a lottery of BN while suppressing consumption (injection) of medals owned by the player. Such an RT game is a gaming state (control state) that is advantageous to a player in a general game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the BN game (winning combination determination table T3), the combined winning probability of the bell combination is larger than that of the general game (winning combination determination tables T1 and T2). Random numbers that are determined to win the winning combination are distributed. In each gaming state (winning role determination tables T1, T2), if the winning probabilities of the left correct bell role, the middle correct bell role, and the right correct bell role are the same gaming state, the winning role is the same. A random number is assigned. In the BN game (winning role determination table T3), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the bell role is a main lottery object.

  In the pachislot machine 10 of this embodiment, in the BN game in which the winning probability of the combination of the bell roles is greatly increased as compared with the general game, the number of medals held by the player is increased by the amount that it is easy to win the bell role and easily obtain the award medal. It is possible to give the player a profit that the player can play the game. As a result, in the BN game, the player can be given a chance to increase the medals owned by the player.

  In the general game and the BN game (winning role determination tables T1 to T3), the winning probability of the cherry role is 1/100, the winning probability of the watermelon role is 1/120, and the winning probability of the 1-sheet role is 1/250. These winning probabilities are determined as winning probabilities that are harder to win than the bell role, normal replay role, and rush replay role. In the general game (winning combination determination tables T1, T2), the winning probability of the BN combination is set to a predetermined probability. In the present embodiment, for example, the winning probability of the BN combination is set to 1/500. In the BN game (winning role determination table T3), it is defined that the BN role and the replay role are not subject to the lottery for the role lottery. Further, in the winning combination determination table in the bonus standby state to be described later, the winning probability of the small combination is set to a predetermined probability. Then, when winning the BN combination in the winning combination determination table in the bonus waiting state to be described later, the winning combination is replaced (rewritten) with a winning combination of another winning combination (small combination or out of combination).

Hereinafter, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control ROM 41b and a sub-control RAM 41c are connected to the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs for performing various game effects. In addition, the sub-control ROM 41b displays a display effect pattern indicating the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern indicating the sound output mode of the speaker SP, and a light emission effect pattern indicating the light emission mode of the lamp R. Is remembered. The sub-control RAM 41c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10. Specifically, in the sub control RAM 41c, sub state information (flags, etc.) relating to the gaming state is stored (set) by the sub control CPU 41a.

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

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

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

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

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

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a controls each reel so as to start the rotation operation of each reel in a state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game in accordance with the start of the rotation operation of each reel, and sub-controls the variable game start command indicating the lottery result of the role lottery and the gaming state in which the variable game is performed. The data is output to the substrate 41 (sub control CPU 41a). In addition, if there is a BN combination carried over, the variable game start command also instructs the combination information. Note that the variable game start command to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) may be output at the timing when the player has operated the start lever 32 (after performing a lottery or the like). When configured in this way, various effects can be executed during the wait time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control CPU 40a differs in the control performed based on the winning content when the replay combination is won. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the replaying role having the concept of pushing order with respect to winning among the replaying roles, and simultaneously determines the winning of the normal replaying role (determines overlapping winnings). It is like that. That is, the main control CPU 40a sets the combination information indicating the winning combination of the rush replay role and the normal replay role when determining the winning of the rush replay role among the replay roles. For this reason, when the main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the normal replay role, it is determined that the winning is based on the winning of the rushing replay role, and the independent winning (single winning) that is not based on the winning of the rushing replay role. There is a time to do. In the following, the case of winning the entry replay combination means the time when the normal replay combination is won at the same time.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the replay stop eye (prize mode) for winning the normal replay role to be selected independently, regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player, when winning the normal replay role to be selected alone. Let

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, when the rush replay combination is won, if the stop button operated first among the three stop buttons is correct, the rush replay stop eye is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the correct answer push order corresponding to each of the rush replay combination is selected.

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

  In addition, when the right correct entry replay combination is won, the stop button 33R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first, and the entry replay stop eye is stopped and displayed as a correct push order.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops displaying the rush replay stop eye (prize mode) for winning the rush replay role regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player if the push order is correct when the rush replay role is won. Let On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a, when winning the rush replay role, if the push order is incorrect, the replay stop point (award mode) for winning the normal replay role that is a double win regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. ) Is stopped.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a makes a winning determination when all the reels are stopped and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In this case, the main control CPU 40a reads out the combination information from the main control RAM 40c, and performs a winning determination for determining whether a combination of symbols corresponding to the read combination information (winning combination) is stopped and displayed on the winning line. . Further, in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a identifies the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line from the position signal input with each reel being stopped, and the combination is the role information. It is determined whether or not the winning mode corresponds to (winning role). The main control CPU 40a determines winning (affirmative) when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line is the winning mode corresponding to the winning information (winning winning combination), while the winning information is included in the winning information (winning winning combination). If it is not the corresponding prize mode, it is determined that the prize is not won (denial).

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

  When determining the winning of the BN combination, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state to shift from the next variable game to the BN game. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs BN game control. In this BN game control, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the number of BN payouts of award medals awarded (paid out) to the player from the first variable game after the start of the BN game. In this BN game control, the main control CPU 40a adds and updates the BN payout number every time a prize medal is awarded to a player in a BN game variation game. In this BN game control, the main control CPU 40a ends the BN game with the end of the variable game in which the BN payout number exceeds the maximum payout number (73 in this embodiment).

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

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

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

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out one prize medal when determining a winning combination of one sheet. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a does not give one or more award medals when not winning a single winning combination based on the chance stop when winning a single winning combination (when determining whether to miss a single winning combination). Take control.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game when determining the winning of the normal replay combination (single winning or overlapping winning). In the control for replaying, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which the winning is determined. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game when determining the winning of the rush replay role. As will be described later, in this case, the main control CPU 40a also controls the gaming state in which the NRT game is terminated and the next change game is shifted to the RT game.

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

  Then, the main control CPU 40a makes a transition from the next variable game to the BN game (BN) in response to the winning of the BN role won in the general game. In this case, the main control CPU 40a makes the transition from the next variable game to the NRT game regardless of the game state at the time of winning at the end of the BN game.

  In addition, during the control of the NRT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the rush replay role and wins the rush replay role based on the correct push order (stop display of the rush replay stop) to start the RT game from the next floating game. To migrate. In addition, during the control of the NRT game, the main control CPU 40a may win the normal replay combination based on winning the replay combination and pushing the incorrect order or winning the normal replay combination (stop display of replay stop). The NRT game is continued even from the fluctuating game.

  That is, at the time of winning the rush replay role, the rush replay stop is displayed in the correct order in which the rush replay role is pushed, and the transition condition to the RT game is satisfied. On the other hand, at the time of winning the rush replay role, the rush replay stop is not displayed in an incorrect manner due to the incorrect push order of the rush replay role, so that the NRT game is continued without satisfying the transition condition to the RT game.

  Further, during the control of the RT game, the main control CPU 40a continues the RT game until the occurrence of the bell role being missed based on the winning of the bell role (stop display at the stoppage of the stoppage). The game state is shifted to the NRT game in response to the occurrence of the missing bell role. Further, during the control of the RT game, the main control CPU 40a continues the RT game from the next variable game depending on the winning of the bell role (stop display of the bell stop) based on the winning of the bell role.

  In other words, RT games will be awarded until the next bonus combination is won if they don't even miss the bell role, so there is no limit on the number of variable games controlled by this RT game. It will be. In this way, in the RT game, it is continued in a situation where the missing of the bell role is avoided. In addition, after such an RT game is finished, the game is shifted to the RT game again in a situation where the rush replay stop eye is stopped and displayed in the subsequent NRT game.

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

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

  The effect state includes a normal effect state that can be performed when the game state is mainly an NRT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the normal effect state. This normal performance state is performed mainly when the winning probability of the replay role is a low-probability lottery state, and the performance is performed so that it is difficult to win the bell role.

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

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

Hereinafter, the control contents in each effect state will be described together with the display effects in the effect display device 14.
As a result of performing the control in each production state described below, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift the production state in the mode shown in FIG.

First, the control contents in the normal performance state will be described.
When the gaming state is mainly an NRT game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the normal performance state. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may control the normal effect state even when the game state is RT game.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning combination winning and winning instructions during the control of the normal performance state. During the control of the normal performance state of the NRT game, winning and winning of the BN role, the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, the single role, the normal replay role, and the rush replay role can be instructed.

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

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

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an ART lottery during the control of the normal performance state when the winning of the cherry role, the watermelon role, or the single-sheet role is instructed among the small roles. This ART lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to winning and non-winning so as to have a predetermined winning probability based on the designated winning combination. Also, in this ART lottery, it is easier to derive the entry result in the ART lottery when the winning combination of one sheet is more than the cherry role and the watermelon role in which the winning probability in the role lottery is higher than this. Also, in this ART lottery, when winning the cherry role, it is easier to derive the entry result by the ART lottery than the watermelon role having a higher winning probability in the role lottery. This ART lottery is performed not by winning the winning combination but by winning the winning combination. Further, in this ART lottery, it is determined to shift to the ART effect state when it is determined as a winning result, while it is determined not to be shifted to the ART effect state when it is determined as a non-winning result.

  The sub-control CPU 41a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) in which a random number value used for the ART lottery or each lottery described later is updated every predetermined period. The random numbers used for each lottery are updated every predetermined cycle and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub control CPU 41a acquires random numbers used in the lottery from the sub control RAM 41c when performing various lotteries, and performs random lottery based on the acquired random numbers.

  When winning the ART lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information (flag) indicating that the transition to the ART effect state is determined in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to erase from the sub-control RAM 41c information indicating that the transition to the ART effect state is determined in accordance with the control to the ART effect state.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a operates in a correct order for pressing the stop of the rush replay stop when the rush replay winning combination is instructed during the control of the normal performance state (stop button pressing order). In some cases, a “lip navigation effect” is performed for navigating. When the winning of the rush replay combination is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a checks whether or not information indicating that the transition to the ART effect state is determined is set in the sub control RAM 41c. When the information indicating that the transition to the ART effect state is determined is set, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the Lip Navi effect. On the other hand, when the information indicating that the transition to the ART effect state is determined is not set, the sub control CPU 41a does not perform the Lip Navi effect.

  The Lip Navi effect in the present embodiment is performed by the effect display device 14. In the effect display device 14, three images simulating a stop button are displayed side by side, and a number “1” is attached to one of the three images. For example, when “1” is attached in the middle of the three, the player is made aware that the stop button 33C should be operated first.

  In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to perform the Lip Navi effect with the start of the variable game. In Lip Navi production, it is performed with the content which alert | reports the pushing order correct answer based on the winning rush replay role. For example, in the Lip Navi effect, if the winning of the medium correct entry replay role is designated, the stop button 33C is operated first.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to receive a winning replay combination (stop display for stopping the re-entry replay) during the control of the normal rendition state, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the ART rendition state as a predetermined condition is satisfied. Control. In accordance with this, the gaming state shifts to RT gaming. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a continues the control in the normal effect state when the normal replay winning combination (stop display at the replay stop) is instructed. In this case, the gaming state at that time is continued.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a gives a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player if the stop button 33L is not operated first during the control of the normal performance state. For example, as a penalty, even if the winning of the rush replay role is instructed, the production state is not shifted to the ART production state. In addition, the rush replay combination does not include the one in which the first operation of the stop button 33L is pressed in the correct order. Thus, during the normal performance state, unless the Lip Navi effect is performed, the ART effect state is not controlled. The content indicating the ART effect state is not set in the effect flag.

Next, the contents of control in the ART effect state will be described.
When the gaming state is mainly RT gaming, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the ART effect state. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the ART effect state even when the game state is an NRT game.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning combination winning and winning instructions during the control of the ART effect state. During the control of the RT effect state of the RT game, the winning and winning of the BN role, the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, the single role, and the normal replay role can be instructed.

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

  When the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the BN effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information on the ART effect state being controlled, and the ART effect based on the information via the normal effect state after the end of the BN effect state. Try to return to the state. During the control of such a normal performance state, a value other than “0 (zero)” is set as the number of ARTs described later. When the number of ARTs is set to a value other than “0 (zero)” in this way, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to perform a Lip navigator effect when the entry replay combination is won.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates (navigates) the correct push order when the winning combination of the bell role that requires the pressing order of the stop button during the winning is instructed in the small role during the control of the ART effect state. "Direction" is performed. That is, during the ART effect state, an effect that assists (assists) the winning of the bell role is performed. For this reason, during the ART performance state, the player is assisted in avoiding the miss of the bell role and at the same time winning the prize for the bell role.

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

  During the control of the ART effect state, even if the bell navigation effect is performed when the bell role is won, the stop operation may be mistaken and the bell role may be missed. In this case, the gaming state is shifted to the NRT game due to the missed bell role, but the same processing as the ART effect state (counting the number of ARTs, etc.) as described below is performed. During the control of the ART effect state of such an NRT game, it is possible to win a rush replay role, and the number of ARTs described later is set to other than “0 (zero)”. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the lip navigator effect can be performed and the state can be shifted to the ART effect state (RT game) during the subsequent winning replay combination.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the variable game executed in the ART effect state by the sub control RAM 41c during the control of the ART effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a sets “30 (times)” as the number of ARTs in the sub-control RAM 41c when shifting from the normal effect state to the ART effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts (-1) the number of ARTs every time a variable game is played in the ART effect state, and updates it until it becomes "0 (zero)". The sub-control CPU 41a informs the player of the number of ARTs using the effect display device 14. Thereby, the player grasps at least the number of times (the remaining number of times) that the variable game in the ART effect state is continued.

  When the number of ARTs is “0 (zero)” during the control in the ART effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a has different control contents in the subsequent effect state depending on the result of the continuous lottery performed in such a case. It is like that.

  That is, if the number of ARTs is “0 (zero)” during the control in the ART effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a is “30” in the ART number if the winning result is derived in the continuous lottery performed first. Is set again, and the ART effect state is continuously controlled even after the ART effect state corresponding to the previous ART count has elapsed. As a result, the variable game in the ART effect state is continued and extended.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a is controlling to the ART effect state and the ART count is “0 (zero)”, the ART effect state is ended if the result of non-winning is derived in the continuous lottery performed first. Thus, the normal production state is controlled with the progress of the ART production state for the number of the previous ARTs. As a result, the variable game in the ART effect state is ended.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the ART effect state is controlled by dividing it into one unit period in which one set of variable games corresponding to the number of ARTs is set. In addition, if the winning result is derived in the continuous lottery performed first, the ART effect state is continuously controlled even after the change game (one set, that is, one unit period) for the number of times of ART at that time has elapsed. become. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, if the result of non-winning is derived in the continuous lottery performed first, the ART effect state is obtained with the passage of the variable game (one set, that is, one unit period) for the number of ARTs at that time. This will end the control. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of sets that can continue the ART effect state is set to “6 (set)”, that is, the ART effect states of the first set to the fifth set can be continued.

  With regard to such a continuous lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the ART even after the number of ARTs of the set has elapsed in accordance with the reel stop operation to be stopped at the end in the changing game immediately before the set of the ART effect state to be started. A continuous lottery is performed to determine whether or not the production state is continued.

  In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a is a variable game immediately before the transition from the normal effect state to the ART effect state with respect to the continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue the ART effect state even after the first set of ART times has elapsed. Then, the lottery is continuously performed in accordance with the reel stop operation that is to be stopped last in the variable game where the stop of the rush replay is displayed. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to continue the ART effect state after each ART number after the second set has passed. A continuous lottery is performed in accordance with the reel stop operation that will be stopped last in the final variation game in the ART production state of the set.

  In addition, the continuous lottery performed in the ART effect state of each set is performed when it is determined that the ART effect state is to be continued even after the number of ART times of the current set has elapsed. This is not performed when it is not determined to continue the ART effect state even after the elapse. The continuous lottery of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the ART effect state without performing continuous lottery when the ART number in the sixth set, which is the upper limit set number, is “0 (zero)” during the control in the ART effect state. The normal production state is controlled with the progress of the ART production state for the number of the previous ARTs. In this case, the variation game in the ART effect state is ended after the ART effect state for the upper limit number of sets.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect display device 14 so that the player can perform the effect in such a manner that the result of the continuous lottery performed prior to the start of each set is difficult to be grasped by the player during the control of the ART effect state. Control the content. The sub-control CPU 41a can indicate to the player that the continuous lottery may have been won, and in some cases, can notify the winning of the continuous lottery.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an additional lottery as an extended lottery when the winning of the cherry role, the watermelon role, and the one-sheet role is instructed among the small roles during the control of the ART. In this extra lottery, the number of additions in the case of adding the number of ARTs in the ART effect state in the current set is determined together with whether or not to add. Further, when determining the additional number of ARTs, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the ART number of the sub-control RAM 41c so as to add the additional number to the ART number. In addition, when determining the additional number of ART times, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 14 to perform an additional number notification effect for notifying the player of the additional number during the variable game for which the determination is performed. Control is performed so that the number of additions is added to the number of ARTs notified on the display device 14 and updated. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may not update the number of ARTs notified by the number-of-additions notification effect or the effect display device 14 during the variable game in which the determination is made even if the number of ARTs is determined to be added.

  In the present embodiment, by adding the number of ARTs in the ART effect state in this way, the game period by the current set is extended, and further, the game period in the ART effect state is extended. That is, in the present embodiment, “ART number” is “game period” and “art number addition” is “extended game period”. The addition lottery in this embodiment will be described in detail later.

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

  Then, when the end of the BN game is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a ends the control of the BN effect state, and controls the next variation game to the normal effect state. In this case, the gaming state is shifted to NRT gaming.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the BN effect state, the effect display device 14 causes the effect based on the winning combination to be instructed and the effect based on the winning of the winning combination. Controls the display content of. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the bell navigation effect to be performed in the same manner as the ART effect state when the winning of the bell role is instructed. For this reason, in the variation game controlled to the BN effect state, the award medal can be suitably obtained by the bell stop eye.

  Next, the continuous lottery performed by the sub-control CPU 41a during the control of the ART effect state will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs the continuous lottery described below functions as a continuous lottery means.

  In order to perform the continuous lottery of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is selected in the continuous lottery for use in the continuous lottery related to the ART effect state to be transferred when the winning of the rush replay role is instructed. Any one of the continuation rate tables 1 to 4 as the setting mode shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D that determines the continuation rate (winning probability) indicating the ratio for deriving the result is determined. In this embodiment, in this embodiment, the stop display of the rush replay stop (the winning of the rush replay role) is instructed, so that the ART effect state that can continue for the upper limit set number is newly controlled. A scene is assumed.

  In the present embodiment, the continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue the first to fifth sets of the ART effect state in the ART effect state is performed at each of the timings described above, and FIGS. ), The continuation rate in each continuation lottery for each set is determined in advance and managed as a table. The continuous lottery of this embodiment is performed by assigning random numbers to winning and non-winning so that the winning probability set in the continuation rate table to be described will be obtained.

  In each of the continuation rate tables 1 to 4, “10%”, which is the lowest continuation rate among these tables, and “50%”, which is a higher medium continuation rate, are higher than this. The rate “66%” and the maximum continuation rate “75%” in each of these tables are defined. For this reason, achieving the continuation in the continuous lottery with the minimum continuation rate of “10%” has the highest difficulty.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 8A, the continuation rate table 1 is a table in which a minimum continuation rate “10%” and a maximum continuation rate “75%” are defined. The lowest continuation rate is configured to be “10%” which is also the minimum continuation rate. For this reason, when the continuation rate table 1 is used, if the continuation rate in the continuation lottery for the continuation of the first set is performed at the minimum continuation rate and the continuation lottery by this minimum continuation rate is achieved, the continuation by the maximum continuation rate After the continuation rate in the lottery comes, the continuous lottery with the lowest continuation rate and the continuous lottery with the highest continuation rate come alternately in this order.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the continuation rate table 2 defines “10%” as the minimum continuation rate, “50%” as the medium continuation rate, and “75%” as the maximum continuation rate. The lowest continuation rate in this table is configured to be “10%” which is also the lowest continuation rate. For this reason, when the continuation rate table 2 is used, if the continuation rate in the continuation lottery for the continuation of the first set is performed at the medium continuation rate and the continuation lottery by this medium continuation rate is achieved, the continuation by the minimum continuation rate The lottery and the continuous lottery with the highest continuation rate come alternately in this order. Note that “50%”, which is the continuation rate in the present embodiment, is positioned as the lowest continuation rate in the continuation rate table 3, but is not configured to be the lowest continuation rate in the continuation rate table 2. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the continuation rate table 3 is a table in which “50%” that is a medium continuation rate and “66%” that is a high continuation rate are defined. The lowest continuation rate is configured to be “50%” which is the medium continuation rate. For this reason, when the continuation rate table 3 is used, if the continuation rate in the continuation lottery regarding the continuation of the first set is performed at the medium continuation rate and the continuation lottery by this medium continuation rate is achieved, the continuation by the high continuation rate The lottery and the continuous lottery with the medium continuation rate come alternately in this order.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, the continuation rate table 4 is configured to have only the maximum continuation rate “75%”. For this reason, when the continuation rate table 4 is used, the continuation rate in the continuation lottery regarding the continuation of each set is performed at the maximum continuation rate.

When such continuation rate tables are used, the following tendencies are shown respectively.
In other words, when the continuation rate table 1 is used, it tends to be finished in the first set and is very difficult to continue until the second set, and tends to repeat a set that is very difficult to continue and a set that is very easy to continue. Show. The continuation rate table 1 is a pattern that is most disadvantageous for the player from the viewpoint of continuation of the set of the ART effect state.

  Further, when the continuation rate table 2 is used, it is less likely to be completed at the first set than the case where the continuation rate table 1 is used, and it is easy to continue to the second set, and it is difficult to continue from the second set. It shows a tendency to repeat a set and a set that is very easy to continue. The continuation rate table 2 is a pattern that is positioned more advantageously for the player than the continuation rate table 1 in terms of continuation of the set of the ART effect state.

  In addition, when the continuation rate table 3 is used, it is difficult to be completed in the first set as compared with the case where the continuation rate table 1 is used, and it is easy to continue to the second set, and it is very easy to continue from the second set. Although it is not, it shows a tendency to continue at about 50% to 60%. The continuation rate table 3 is a pattern that is positioned more advantageously than the continuation rate tables 1 and 2 for the player in terms of continuation of the set of the ART effect state.

  Further, when the continuation rate table 4 is used, it tends to be very easily continued in each set as compared with the case where another continuation rate table is used. The continuation rate table 4 is a pattern that is most advantageously positioned for the player in terms of continuation of the set of the ART effect state.

  Then, the sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) information (such as a flag) that can specify the continuation rate table in the sub control RAM 41c. Further, when the sub control CPU 41a controls the ART effect state, the sub control CPU 41a provides information that can specify the continuation rate table in the sub control RAM 41c even if a BN game is sandwiched in the middle until the next control state. Keep in memory.

  In addition, when the stop display of the rush replay stop (the winning of the rush replay role) is instructed, the sub-control CPU 41a uses any one of the continuation rate tables 1 to 4 as a predetermined winning probability (equal proportion in this embodiment). ) Further, the sub control CPU 41a performs continuous lottery at a continuation rate corresponding to the number of sets in the continuation rate table determined in the variable game that is the target of the continuous lottery. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a continues to use the continuation rate table that is determined even if a BN game is sandwiched during the period until the sub-CPU 41a is controlled to the ART effect state and then to the normal effect state. ing.

  Next, the extra lottery performed by the sub-control CPU 41a during the control of the ART effect state will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs the extra lottery (extended lottery) described below functions as a period extension control unit.

  In order to perform the extra lottery in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the ratio of deriving the winning result in the extra lottery and the ratio of deriving the number of times of extra addition in the case of winning during the control of the ART effect state. Any one of the addition tables A to D as an extension mode shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D that defines the addition rate (each winning probability) to be shown is set.

  The sub-control CPU 41a in the present embodiment uses an addition table corresponding to the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery during the set that is subject to lottery whether or not to continue in the continuous lottery during the control of the ART effect state. It is like that. This sub-control CPU 41a uses an extra table corresponding to the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery irrespective of the lottery result indicating whether or not the result of the continuous lottery is continuation. That is, as shown in FIG. 9A, the extra table A is defined as a “10% continuation” table in which the continuation rate of the continuous lottery is associated with “10%”. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the extra table B is defined as a table for “50% continuation” in which the continuation rate is associated with “50%”. Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, the extra table C is defined as a table for “66% continuation” in which the continuation rate is associated with “66%”. Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, the extra table D is defined as a “75% continuation” table in which the continuation rate is associated with “75%”.

  For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a indicates that the continuation lottery for the first set is “10%” if the continuation rate table 1 is determined when the stop display of the rush replay stop (instruction for winning the rush replay role) is instructed. Therefore, control is performed so that the additional table A for “10% continuation rate” is used in the first set regardless of the result of the continuation lottery. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to stop the entry replay stop, if the continuation rate table 2 is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the continuous lottery for the first set at a continuation rate of “50%”. Regardless of the result of the continuous lottery, control is performed so that the additional table B for “50% continuation” is used in the first set. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to stop the entry replay stop, if the continuation rate table 3 is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the continuous lottery for the first set at a continuation rate of “66%”. Regardless of the result of the continuous lottery, control is performed so that the additional table C for “66% continuous” is used in the first set. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to stop the rush replay stop, if the continuation rate table 4 is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the continuous lottery for the first set at a continuation rate of “75%”. Regardless of the result of the continuous lottery, control is performed so that the additional table D for “75% continuous” is used in the first set.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that, after the second set, the addition table determined for the continuation rate in each continuous lottery is used regardless of the result of each continuous lottery. In this way, during the control of the ART effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a responds to the continuation rate of the continuous lottery from the start of the ART effect state of the set to be selected whether or not to continue each time the lottery is performed. In addition, control is performed so as to switch to the additional table.

  In this embodiment, whether or not to add the number of ARTs is determined at the timing of winning the specific small role described above, and each specific lot as shown in FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (d). The extra rate in each extra lottery for the small role is determined in advance and managed as a table. The extra lottery in this embodiment is performed by assigning random numbers to winning and non-winning so that the winning probability set in the extra table to be described will be obtained.

  In each extra table A to D, if it is a cherry role, it is possible to win an extra lottery other than the extra table B, and increase the winning probability that the extra lottery is the result of the extra lottery in the order of extra table D <addition tables A and C. At the same time, random numbers are distributed so as to increase the number of additions when winning the lottery.

  In addition, in each extra table A to D, if it is a watermelon role, it is possible to win an extra lottery other than the extra table C, and the winning probability that the extra lottery is the result of the extra lottery in the order of extra table D <additional tables A and B Random numbers are distributed so as to increase the number of times that the number of additions is increased in the case of winning and adding lottery.

  In addition, each additional table A to D can be selected for the additional lottery in any additional table as long as it is a single player, and the additional lottery in the order of additional tables B, C, D <addition table A is determined as the result of the winning. Random numbers are distributed so as to increase the winning probability and increase the number of times of winning when the winning lottery is won.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the winning probability and the number of times of extra lottery in all of the specific small roles are set to be most preferential in the extra table A. Such an addition table A has a higher addition rate than other addition tables, and tends to have a high expectation of the addition of a large number of times for all of the specific small roles, that is, a tendency of “high expectation as a whole”. Positioned as a table to show.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability and the number of times of extra lottery in only a watermelon role among specific small roles are set to be most preferential in the extra table B. Such an additional table B has a high rate of addition only for the watermelon role among the specific small roles in each additional table, and is expected to be added many times only for the watermelon role among the specific small roles. It is positioned as a table showing a trend, that is, a trend of “high expectations for watermelon”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability and the number of times of the extra lottery only for the cherry role among the specific small roles are set to be most preferential in the extra table C. Such an addition table C has a high rate of addition only for the cherry role among the specific small roles in each additional table, and is expected to be added many times only for the cherry role among the specific small roles. It is positioned as a table showing a trend, that is, a trend of “high expectations for cherry”.

  In this embodiment, the winning probability and the number of times of extra lottery for all of the specific small roles are set to be the most disadvantageous in the extra table D. Such an addition table D is a table showing a tendency that the addition rate is low among all the addition tables and the expectation of the addition of a large number of times is low for all of the specific small roles, that is, a tendency of “generally normal”. Positioned.

The addition tables B and C are set so that the winning probability and the number of additions in the addition lottery in the watermelon role and the cherry role are more preferential than the addition table D.
In addition, random numbers are assigned to each of the extra tables A to D so that the number of extras in the case of winning the extra lottery for the watermelon role is larger than that of other specific small roles. In addition, random numbers are distributed between the addition tables B and C so that the number of additions in the addition table B in the addition table B is greater than the number of additions in the addition table C in comparison with the cherry combination in the addition table C. In addition, each additional table A to D includes a watermelon role <a cherry role <a single role, except for a small role where the winning probability and the number of times of the additional lottery are preferential in the same additional table except for the additional table A Random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to win in the lottery order.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the watermelon combination is positioned as a small combination that can be expected to be added more times than other specific small combinations if winning the additional lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, a single winning combination is positioned as a small winning combination that can be expected to be added more times than this if it is easier to win the extra lottery in the extra table B than in the case of cherry. In addition, a single role is a small amount that can be expected to be added more times than a watermelon role, although it is less than a watermelon role if it is easier to win in the add-on table D than in a watermelon role or a cherry role. Positioned as a role. In the present embodiment, the winning probabilities increase in the order of one winning combination <watermelon winning <cherry winning as the winning probability in the winning lottery.

  Then, the sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) information (such as a flag) that can specify the extra table in the sub control RAM 41c. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the extra table in the sub-control RAM 41c even if a BN game is sandwiched in the middle until it is controlled to the normal effect state after being controlled to the ART effect state. Hold.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, whether or not to continue in the continuous lottery during the control of the ART effect state depends on the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery during the set to be drawn. It shows the tendency of the expectation of the addition.

  That is, in the set of the ART effect in which the continuous lottery is performed at the continuation rate of “10%”, the tendency of “overall expectation” based on the addition table A is shown. This makes it possible to indicate to the player the trend of “high overall expectations” from the percentage of the extra lottery won by winning a specific small role and the number of extra lotteries at the time of the extra lottery win. Is created so that the player can guess that the continuation rate is “10%”. It should be noted that the set of ART performances in which the continuous lottery was performed at a continuation rate of “10%” is also characterized by the fact that the winning ratio of the extra lottery due to the winning of a single role is relatively high among specific small roles It is the target.

  In addition, in the set of the ART production in which the continuous lottery is performed at the continuation rate of “50%”, the tendency of “high expectation to watermelon” based on the addition table B is shown. This makes it possible to indicate to the player the trend of `` high expectations for watermelon '' from the percentage of the extra lottery won by winning a specific small role and the number of extra lotteries at the time of the extra lottery win. The game is created so that the player can guess that the continuation rate is “50%”. In addition, in a set of ART productions in which the continuous lottery is performed at a continuation rate of “50%”, even within a specific small role, it will not be added in less than half of the winning combination of the cherry role or one piece role (does not win the additional lottery) The point which shows a tendency is also characteristic.

  In addition, an ART production set in which the continuous lottery is performed at a continuation rate of “66%” shows a tendency of “high expectation for cherry” based on the extra table C. This makes it possible to indicate to the player the tendency of “high expectations for cherry” from the percentage of the extra lottery won by winning a specific small role and the number of extra lotteries at the time of the extra lottery win. The game is created so that the player can guess that the continuation rate is “66%”. In addition, in a set of ART productions where the continuous lottery was held at a continuation rate of “66%”, even within a specific small role, it will not be added in less than half of the winning combination of a watermelon role or a single role (does not win the extra lottery) The point which shows a tendency is also characteristic.

  In addition, an ART production set in which a continuous lottery is performed at a continuation rate of “75%” shows a tendency of “generally normal” based on the addition table D. This makes it possible to indicate to the player the tendency of “generally normal” from the percentage of the extra lottery won by the winning of a specific small role and the number of extra lotteries at the time of the extra lottery win. The game is created so that the player can guess that the continuation rate is “75%”. It should be noted that the set of ART productions where the continuous lottery was held at a continuation rate of “75%” is also characterized by the fact that it does not add up to less than half of the winning times for all of the specific small roles (does not win the extra lottery) It is the target.

  As described above, in the set of the ART effect state, when it is easy to add the watermelon when winning the watermelon role, it is possible to make the player infer that there is a high possibility that the addition lottery based on either the addition table A or B is performed. In this case, in the set of the ART production state, the player can guess that the continuation rate is likely to be “10%” if it is easy to be added even when winning the cherry part or one piece part. It is possible to cause the player to infer that the continuation rate is likely to be “50%” when it is difficult to add when the winning combination is one or more.

  In addition, in the set of the ART production state, if it is easy to make an extra at the time of winning the cherry role, it is possible to make the player infer that there is a high possibility that the extra lottery based on either of the extra tables A and C is being performed. In this case, in the ART production state set, if it is easy to add a watermelon role or a single-piece role, the player can guess that the continuation rate is likely to be “10%”, while the watermelon role It is possible to cause the player to infer that the continuation rate is likely to be “66%” when it is difficult to add the winning combination at the time of winning of the single combination.

  In addition, in the set of the ART production state, if it is difficult to add at the time of winning of all of the specific small roles, but it is relatively easy to add at the time of winning the single role, there is a possibility that an additional lottery based on the additional table D is being performed. Since it is high, it is possible to make the player guess that the continuation rate is likely to be “75%”.

  In this embodiment, when the continuation rate of the continuous lottery is “10%” which is the minimum continuation rate, the winning probability of the lottery and the number of times of the extra lottery are preferentially compared to other continuation rates having a higher continuation rate than this. Is set to be. Further, in the present embodiment, when the continuation rate of the continuous lottery is “50%”, which is the medium continuation rate, it is possible to increase the number of watermelon roles that can be expected to be added more times than other specific small roles. Since the winning probability is preferentially set, the number of additions is set to be preferentially compared with “66%”, which is a high continuation rate higher than this. In the present embodiment, when the continuation rate of the continuous lottery is “50%” which is the medium continuation rate or “66%” which is the high continuation rate, the maximum continuation rate which is higher than these is “75%”. The winning probability of the extra lottery and the number of extra times are set to be preferentially compared to "". Thereby, in this embodiment, when the continuation rate is low with respect to the level of the continuation rate, even if it is difficult to determine continuation in the continuous lottery than when the continuation rate is high, it can be preferentially added to the ART effect state. It becomes like this.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability and the number of times of the extra lottery are given preferential treatment among the continuation rates of the continuous lottery, that is, the types of specific small roles that can be expected to be added are set to be different. . As a result, not only whether or not the number of ARTs in the ART production state has been added, but also by which particular small role has been added, the player's interest is also determined whether the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery is high or low. To be able to turn.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it sets so that the kind of specific small combination which can be elected by an additional lottery between the continuation rates of a continuous lottery, ie, the kind of specific small role which becomes the object of an additional lottery, is set. Thereby, when suggesting the continuation rate used in the continuation lottery, the player may be made to recognize the type of the specific small role on which the ART number in the ART effect state is added.

  In addition, if the continuation rate is low with respect to the level of continuation rate, one set is provided on the premise that the ART performance state can be preferentially treated even if continuation is difficult to determine in the continuous lottery than when the continuation rate is high. Prior to the start of, a continuous lottery regarding continuation after the set has elapsed is performed. For this reason, even if the continuation rate in the continuous lottery is not continued because the continuation rate is low, it is possible to easily increase the number of ARTs in the ART effect state and extend the ART effect state as much as possible.

In the present embodiment configured as described above, an addition table used for each set in the ART effect state will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 11A shows a state in which the variable game progresses after the control of the ART effect state is started. FIG. 11A shows an example in which winning, that is, continuation is achieved in each continuous lottery. That is, in the variable game (the rush replay winning game) in which the rush replay stop eye is stopped and displayed, the first set continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue the first set ART effect state is performed. . Subsequently, the first set of the ART production state is started, and in the final variation game of the first set (the first set final game), 2 for determining whether or not to continue the second set of the ART production state. A set lot continuation lottery will be performed. Subsequently, the second set ART effect state is started, and in the final variation game of the second set (second set final game), 3 for determining whether or not to continue the third set ART effect state. A set lot continuation lottery will be performed. Thereafter, such an aspect is repeated.

  FIG. 11B shows a case where the continuation rate table 1 is used as the continuation rate table. In this case, in the ART production state of the first set and the third set, since each set continuation lottery is performed at “10%” which is the minimum continuation rate, and the addition table A is used, The situation shows “high expectations overall”. Also, in this case, in the second set ART production state, the second set continuous lottery is performed at “75%” which is the maximum continuation rate, and the additional table D is used. It becomes the situation which shows "normal". Further, in this case, in the ART effect state after the fourth set, there is a situation showing a tendency of an expected increase based on the additional table used in accordance with each set continuous lottery.

  FIG. 11C shows a case where the continuation rate table 2 is used as the continuation rate table. In this case, in the ART production state of the first set, the first set continuation lottery is performed at the medium continuation rate “50%” and the addition table B is used. It will be a situation showing "expectation" Further, in this case, in the second set ART production state, the second set continuous lottery is performed at the minimum continuation rate “10%” and the additional table A is used. The situation shows high expectations. Further, in this case, in the third set ART production state, since the third set continuous lottery is performed at the maximum continuation rate “75%” and the addition table D is used, the tendency of the increase expectation is “overall It becomes the situation which shows "normal". Further, in this case, in the ART effect state after the fourth set, there is a situation showing a tendency of an expected increase based on the additional table used in accordance with each set continuous lottery.

  FIG. 11D shows a case where the continuation rate table 3 is used as the continuation rate table. In this case, in the ART production state of the first set and the third set, each set continuation lottery is performed at “50%” which is the medium continuation rate, and the extra table B is used. The situation shows “high expectations for watermelon”. Further, in this case, in the second set ART production state, the second set continuous lottery is performed at “66%” which is a high continuation rate, and the additional table C is used. It will be a situation showing "high expectations". Further, in this case, in the ART effect state after the fourth set, there is a situation showing a tendency of an expected increase based on the additional table used in accordance with each set continuous lottery.

  FIG. 11E shows a case where the continuation rate table 4 is used as the continuation rate table. In this case, in the ART production state of the first set to the third set, each set continuation lottery is performed at “75%” which is the maximum continuation rate, and the additional table D is used. It becomes the situation which shows "generally average". Further, in this case, in the ART effect state after the fourth set, there is a situation showing a tendency of an expected increase based on the additional table used in accordance with each set continuous lottery.

  In this embodiment configured as described above, as shown in FIGS. 11B to 11E, it is possible to suggest to the player the expected trend of the addition of each set of the ART effect state, and from this trend, the present ART The gameability which can guess the continuation rate table used in the production state to the player is created.

  That is, in the first set of the ART effect state, when the expectation of the addition shows a tendency of “high expectation as a whole”, it is possible to cause the player to guess that the continuation rate table 1 is likely to be used. In this case, when the expectation of the second set in the ART effect state shows a tendency of “generally equal” and the expectation of the third set of “additionally expected high”, the continuation rate table 1 It is possible to cause the player to guess that the possibility of being used is further increased.

  Further, in the first set of the ART effect state, when the expectation of the addition shows a tendency of “high expectation for watermelon”, it is possible to make the player guess that the continuation rate tables 2 and 3 are likely to be used. . In this case, when the expectation of the second set in the ART effect state shows a tendency of “high overall expectation” and the expectation of the addition in the third set “generally normal”, the continuation rate table 2 It is possible to cause the player to guess that the possibility of being used is further increased. On the other hand, in this case, if the expectation of the second set in the ART effect state is “high expectation for cherry”, and the expectation of the third set is “high expectation for watermelon”, the continuation rate table It is possible to make the player guess that the possibility that 3 is used is further increased.

  Further, in the first set of the ART effect state, when the expectation of the addition shows a tendency of “generally normal”, it is possible to cause the player to guess that the continuation rate table 4 is likely to be used. In this case, if the expectation of the addition after the second set of the ART effect state shows a tendency of “generally normal”, the player is more likely to use the continuation rate table 4. It can be guessed.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the ART effect state, the number of ARTs controlled in the ART effect state can be added, and the addition of the ART number depends on the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery related to the ART effect state. In addition, it is configured to be able to be added using an additional table. For this reason, during the control of the ART effect state, the ART number controlled in the ART effect state is added using the addition table corresponding to the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery. It is possible to realize a gameability that can suggest to the player the continuation rate used in the continuation lottery based on the expectation of the extra. Thus, not only whether or not the number of ARTs controlled in the ART effect state has been added, but also what type of addition table has been added, thereby determining whether the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery is high or low, etc. To be able to focus on In this way, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game by using a configuration that allows the number of ARTs controlled in the ART effect state to be added.

  (2) The extra table is configured to make it easier to add the number of ARTs in the ART effect state than when the corresponding selection probability is low with respect to the level of the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery. As described above, when the continuation rate is low with respect to the level of the continuation rate, even if it is difficult to determine continuation in the continuous lottery than when the continuation rate is high, it is possible to preferentially add the ART number in the ART effect state. Become. As a result, even when content that discourages the player is suggested by the extra table, it is possible to effectively give the player an opportunity to extend the period of the ART effect state and effectively improve the interest of the game. it can.

  (3) The extra table has a configuration in which the types of specific small roles that give the player expectation for the extra number of ARTs in the ART effect state are different according to the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery. As a result, not only whether or not the number of ARTs controlled in the ART effect state has been added, but also by what specific small role has been added, whether or not the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery is high or low, etc. The player's interest can be directed. In this way, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game by using a configuration that allows the number of ARTs controlled in the ART effect state to be added.

  (4) The extra table has a configuration in which the types of specific small roles that make it possible to add the number of ARTs in the ART effect state differ depending on the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery. Thus, when suggesting the continuation rate used in the continuation lottery, it is only necessary for the player to recognize the kind of specific small role for which the ART number in the ART effect state is added. It is possible to realize a game that is easy to grasp.

  (5) Prior to the start of one set, on the premise that it is easier to add the number of ARTs in the ART effect state than when the addition table is high when the continuation rate is low with respect to the level of the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery It was set as the structure which performs the continuous lottery regarding the continuation after progress. For this reason, even if the continuation is not determined because the continuation rate is low in the continuous lottery, even if the continuation is not determined, it is easy to increase the number of ART production state ARTs, and a chance to extend the ART production state period as much as possible. It can be suitably given to the player.

  (6) During the control of the ART effect state, the present ART effect is based on the tendency of the additional expectation for each set on the premise of the gameability that can suggest the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery for each set to the player. It is possible to realize a gameability that can suggest the continuation rate table used in the state to the player. In other words, not only suggesting to the player the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery for each set from the tendency of additional expectations for each set, but also suggesting a continuation rate table to the player by combining individual suggestions It will be possible to achieve playability. In this way, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game by using a configuration that allows the number of ARTs controlled in the ART effect state to be added.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
The present embodiment may be applied to a pachislot specification that can be continued as long as the ART effect state continues to win the continuous lottery. In this case, a specification that fixes the continuation rate of the continuous lottery is also conceivable. That is, the present invention can be applied if the ART effect state is a specification managed by continuous lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the extra table used can be changed depending on whether or not continuation is determined by continuous lottery. For example, if the continuation is not decided by the continuous lottery, the addition table A can be used regardless of the continuation rate of the continuous lottery, while the continuation is decided when the continuation is decided by the continuous lottery. The extra table D can be used regardless of the lottery continuation rate.

  -In this embodiment, the timing of the continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue the ART effect state after the lapse of the ART count of each set is performed in the final variation game of the target set as to whether or not to continue. It is also possible to play in a specific game or a plurality of variable games in the target set. In this case, it becomes possible to suggest the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery performed thereafter.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to arbitrarily change the type of a specific small role that can be won in the extra lottery in the extra tables A to D. For example, in the extra tables A to D, the types of specific small roles that can be won in the extra lottery may be set to be the same. Further, in the extra table C, it is not possible to win a lottery by adding a watermelon, but in the extra table B, it may be possible to win a lottery by adding an extra cherry. In addition, in the extra table B, it is not possible to win a lottery by adding one piece, but it may be possible to win a lottery by adding an extra cherry. In addition, in the extra table C, it may be possible that the player cannot win a lottery by adding one piece.

  In the present embodiment, the types of specific small roles that can be expected to be added in the addition tables A to D can be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the addition tables A to D, the types of specific small roles that can be expected to be added can be the same. Such a specific small combination may be one type or a plurality of types. Further, in the extra table B, the winning of the cherry role may be given preferential treatment, and in the extra table C, the winning of the watermelon role may be given preferential treatment.

  -In this embodiment, if the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery is low, if the continuation rate is low, it is possible to give preferential treatment regarding the addition of the number of ARTs in the ART effect state than when the continuation rate is high. The specifications of the addition tables A to D may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the present embodiment, when the continuation rate is high with respect to the level of the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery, it may be possible to preferentially increase the number of ARTs than when the continuation rate is low. Also, the same mode (addition table) can be set for adding the number of ARTs between different continuation rates. For example, it is possible to set the same (equivalent) number of ARTs according to the medium continuation rate “50%” and the high continuation rate “66%”.

-In this embodiment, it is also possible to set the same number of additions for the number of ARTs by winning a single combination between the addition tables A to D.
In the present embodiment, it is only necessary to be able to suggest the continuation rate used in the continuous lottery by using at least one of the type of a specific small role, the number of extras, and the winning probability of the extra lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the number of ARTs added by the extra lottery can be set to a specification that adds the number of ARTs of the next set instead of the number of ARTs at that time. In this case, when it is determined that the ART effect state is continued in the next set as well, conditions for adding the number of ARTs in the next set are set together.

  In the present embodiment, the continuation rate table can be determined when the ART lottery is won. Similarly, the timing at which the addition table is first determined can be determined to be an ART effect.

  In this embodiment, the number of ARTs is added to extend the game period, but the game period can be extended or the continuation rate table can be promoted by increasing the continuation rate of the continuous lottery. .

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit set for the continuation of the ART effect state is managed in the table, and two or more types may be set as the continuation rate, and the contents can be changed. For example, the types of continuation rate tables can be two, three, five or more types, and the minimum continuation rate can be set in each continuation rate table. Further, the distribution of the continuation rate for each set in each continuation rate table can be made different. For example, in the continuation rate table 1, “10%” which is the lowest continuation rate is set for the continuation of the first to third sets. You can also.

  -In this embodiment, the period controlled to an ART production | presentation state can also be set with time. In this case, in order to extend the game period, the time for controlling to the ART effect state is extended.

  -In this embodiment, the lottery opportunity for the extra lottery is determined by winning the winning role in the role lottery, but it is possible to win a winning role, perform a specific operation of the stop button in a specific scene, or a role lottery performed internally Can be determined in different lotteries. In addition, in the extra lottery, a small role to be added can be changed.

  In the present embodiment, the continuation rate table can be determined when the ART lottery is won. Similarly, the timing at which the addition table is first determined can be determined to be an ART effect.

  -In this embodiment, what is necessary is just to set several types from which an advantage differs regarding the element containing the winning probability of an extra lottery for a player, and the specification of an extra table can also be changed. For example, the number of extra tables can be two, three, or five or more.

  -In this embodiment, the timing which alert | reports the addition of ART number can also be changed with a continuation rate. That is, it is possible to create a gameability that allows the player to guess the continuation rate of the current set from the timing of notifying the addition.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration of the gaming state may be arbitrarily changed, a general game with different RT performance can be set, and a general game can be further interposed between the RT game and the NRT game. In such a general game, the entry replay combination can be selected and the stop button 33L for instructing to stop the left reel 13L is operated first, and the entry replay stop eye is stopped and displayed as a correct push order. You can also set the correct entry replay combination. In this case, the NRT game is configured not to win the rush replay combination.

In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols that determines the payout of award medals can be set as an opportunity to shift to the RT game.
In the present embodiment, the present invention may be applied to a pachislot where a bonus game is not set. For example, the present invention is applied to a pachislot with a specification that increases a player's prize medal by a game in an ART effect state based on an RT game. You can also.

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

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

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

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

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

  L1 to L5: Symbol stop line, 10 ... Pachi-slot, 13 ... Reel unit, 13L ... Left reel, 13C ... Middle reel, 13R ... Right reel, 32 ... Start lever, 33L, 33C, 33R ... Stop button, 40 ... Main control Substrate, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (2)

Be controllable the establishment of Jo Tokoro conditions advantageous gaming state a player to become in a advantageous state for the player in response, the period be in a control that is controlled in the organic interest gaming state of the advantageous gaming state extendable constructed Rutotomoni, the advantageous gaming state in the gaming machine that is controlled by separating the predetermined unit period,
Continuous lottery means for performing continuous lottery for determining whether to continue to control the advantageous gaming state over a unit period after the elapse of at least one unit period, with any one of a plurality of winning probabilities;
And a period extending longitudinally stage which enables extended period controlled to the advantageous gaming state in extended mode according to the winning probabilities used in the continuous lottery by the continuous lottery means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the period extending means can extend a period during which the unit period under control is controlled . The game can be controlled to an advantageous game state that is a game advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is established, and the period during which the advantageous game state is controlled is extended during the advantageous game state control. A gaming machine in which the advantageous gaming state is controlled by being divided into predetermined unit periods;
Continuous lottery means for performing continuous lottery for determining whether to continue to control the advantageous gaming state over a unit period after the elapse of at least one unit period, with any one of a plurality of winning probabilities;
A period extension means that allows the continuous lottery means to extend the period controlled to the advantageous gaming state in an extension manner according to the winning probability used in the continuous lottery,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the period extending means is capable of extending a period during which a unit period next to the unit period being controlled is controlled .