JP5932716B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

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

JP 2011-160844 A

  By the way, in such a pachislot of Patent Document 1, a lottery is performed by adding the number of games triggered by a winning of a specific small role. Since it is possible to set a plurality of specific small roles as an opportunity to perform such lottery with the number of games, the probability and number of times to be added in the lottery by adding the number of games are different for each of these specific small roles. Specifications that can be used are also possible.

  However, in such a specification, with respect to the probability and the number of times of addition, the expectation level of the addition (high or weak) occurs between a plurality of specific small roles, so the expectation of the addition is low (weak). It was difficult to increase the player's expectations when winning a particular small role. Therefore, the scene where the interest is improved by adding the number of games is only the scene related to the winning of a specific small role where the expectation of the addition is high (strong), and tired of the game played in an advantageous state There was a risk of accelerating.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that changes the expectation for the extension of the controlled period of time. is there.

  In the gaming machine that solves the above problems, a game that is performed by changing the symbols of a plurality of columns based on the start operation by the player is started by the symbol display means, and the symbols of each column are started based on the start of the game. In the gaming machine in which the symbols in the corresponding column are stopped based on a stop operation by the player after the change is started, a winning combination lottery means for determining the winning combination by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations, A game control means for controlling to be able to give an advantageous game state that is a game advantageous to the player, and combination information indicating a predetermined specific combination among the winning combinations is set in a specific area in a predetermined setting order Pattern determining means for determining from among a plurality of types of setting patterns, the game control means is a setting determined from among the plurality of types of setting patterns during the advantageous gaming state Patter If the specific combination indicated by the combination information set in the specific area is not won as the winning combination during the advantageous gaming state, the normal information corresponding to the winning combination is set. When it is decided to extend the gaming period to be in the advantageous gaming state with probability, and when the specific combination indicated by the combination information set in the specific area is won as the winning combination during the advantageous gaming state, than the normal probability The gist is to decide to extend the game period of the advantageous gaming state with a high special probability.

  In the gaming machine, the number of combination information that can be set in the specific area is two or more, and the game control means is configured such that when the same type of combination information is set in the specific area, the advantageous gaming state In the middle, when the specific combination indicated by the combination information is won, it may be determined to extend the game period of the advantageous game state with a probability higher than the special probability.

  In the gaming machine that solves the above problems, a game that is performed by changing the symbols of a plurality of columns based on the start operation by the player is started by the symbol display means, and the symbols of each column are started based on the start of the game. In the gaming machine in which the symbols in the corresponding column are stopped based on a stop operation by the player after the change is started, a winning combination lottery means for determining the winning combination by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations, A game control means for controlling to be able to give an advantageous game state that is a game advantageous to the player, and combination information indicating a predetermined specific combination among the winning combinations is set in a specific area in a predetermined setting order Pattern determining means for determining from among a plurality of types of setting patterns, the game control means is a setting determined from among the plurality of types of setting patterns during the advantageous gaming state Patter In accordance with the game, the combination information is set in a specific area, and in the advantageous gaming state, when the specific combination indicated by the combination information set in the specific area is not won as the winning combination, the game is set to the advantageous gaming state. In the case of extending the period, the game period to be in the advantageous gaming state is extended only by the normal period corresponding to the winning combination, and the specified information indicated by the combination information set in the specific area as the winning combination in the advantageous gaming state If the winning game state is extended when the winning combination is won, the gist may be that it becomes easier to extend the advantageous gaming state for a special period longer than the normal period. .

  In the gaming machine, the number of combination information that can be set in the specific area is two or more, and the game control means is configured such that when the same type of combination information is set in the specific area, the advantageous gaming state When the specific period indicated by the combination information is elected, when extending the gaming period to be in the advantageous gaming state, it is easier to extend the gaming period to be in the advantageous gaming state for a longer period than the special period. Also good.

  In the above gaming machine, the number of combination information that can be set in the specific area is two or more, and a plurality of types of combination information may be set.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to change the expectation for the extension of the period controlled to an advantageous state.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The figure which shows a winning line. The figure which shows a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. (A) is a figure which shows a winning combination determination table, (b) is a figure which shows the winning content of a replay combination. The figure which shows the detail of a replay combination. The flowchart which shows the mode of a game state transfer. The figure which shows the content of the setting pattern. The flowchart which shows the flow of an addition lottery. (A) is a figure which shows a winning probability determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an addition frequency determination table. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the update aspect of a specific combination. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the update aspect of a specific combination.

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

  FIG. 1 schematically shows a machine front side of a pachislot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The pachislot machine 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped body 11 having an open front surface and a shaft that can be rotated and opened with respect to the left side edge side of the body. And a supported front door 12. An effect display device 14 composed of a liquid crystal display device that provides a display effect during a game (during a variable game) is disposed on the front upper portion of the front door 12. Further, the front door 12 is provided with a lamp R that emits various effect effect lights so as to surround the front door 12. In addition, speakers SK that perform sound effects are disposed on the upper left and right sides of the front door 12.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, a medal slot 27 is disposed at a lower right position of the center panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. Behind the medal slot 27, a medal sensor SE4 that detects the passage of medals is disposed. In addition, a BET button 28 and a MAXBET button 29 are provided in order from the left at the lower left position of the central panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. The BET button 28 is a button that is pressed (operated) when betting (betting) one bet (one piece) from the credits stored and stored inside the machine as the bet number (betting number) of the variable game. The MAXBET button 29 is a button that is pressed when a bet is set as the maximum bet number (3 bets in this embodiment) of a bet allowed in a single variable game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of winning combination determination tables. In each winning combination determination table, the internal winning probability for each gaming state and each winning information group is the value of the winning combination determining random number. It is determined according to the allocation range. Further, in the main control ROM 40b, a stop table of symbol combinations for each combination is determined in advance. The stop table is a table in which symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined for each combination according to the operation timing when each stop button 33 is operated by the player. The main control RAM 40c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control CPU 40a makes a winning determination when all the reels 13 are stopped and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In this case, the main control CPU 40a reads out the combination information from the main control RAM 40c, and performs a winning determination for determining whether a combination of symbols corresponding to the read combination information (winning combination) is stopped and displayed on the winning line. . Further, in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a identifies the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line from the position signal input as each reel 13 stops, and the combination is useful. It is determined whether or not the prize mode corresponds to the information (winning combination). The main control CPU 40a determines winning (affirmative) when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line is the winning mode corresponding to the winning information (winning winning combination), while the winning information is included in the winning information (winning winning combination). If it is not the corresponding prize mode, it is determined that the prize is not won (denial).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, a process related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various commands such as a variable game start command and a winning instruction command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to execute various effects based on the contents instructed by the commands. . In addition, when the state instruction command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) sub state information indicating which gaming state is controlled in the sub control RAM 41c. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a sets the sub status information and grasps the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control related to various effects every time a variable game start command is input. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a grasps the winning combination missed (non-winning) instructed by the variable game start command when the winning instruction command is not input. Further, since the sub-control CPU 41a can grasp the stop state of each reel 13, it can also grasp the winning combination missed from this stop state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that a bell navigation effect is performed in accordance with the start of the variable game when the winning of the bell role is instructed. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a bell navigation effect with the content of informing the bell winning push order corresponding to the bell combination instructed to win. For example, in the case of the bell group 2, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the bell navigation effect of the content to notify that the middle stop button 33C should be operated first.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a grants the ART mode by dividing it into unit periods in which one set of variable games corresponding to the prescribed number of games. The number of sets is determined by lottery from “1” to “5” when the result of “winning” is derived in the ART entry lottery and the ART flag is present. This number of sets is stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a grants one set of ART modes (at the start of one set), the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of remaining games indicating the number of variable games that can be performed in the set, in a predetermined amount of the sub-control RAM 41c Store in the storage area. The number of remaining games is also the number of times that a variable game can be performed for various assistances of the player's game by means of a bell navigation effect or the like in the ART mode.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 41a continues to hold the number of remaining games and the number of sets until the ART mode is ended even when a transition to another effect state is made. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 41a interrupts the ART mode and shifts to another effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a restarts the ART mode with the number of remaining games at the time of the interrupt after the other effect state ends.

  The sub-control CPU 41a sets the specified number of games (30 times) as an initial value of the number of remaining games when giving one set of ART modes. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the number of remaining games stored in the sub-control RAM 41c every time the start of the variable game is instructed in the ART mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the number of remaining games stored in the sub-control RAM 41c during the ART mode.

  In addition, when the number of remaining games stored in the sub control RAM 41c is “0 (zero)”, the sub control CPU 41a determines that one set of ART modes has been completed. Then, when the number of sets stored in the sub control RAM 41c is “1” or more (when there is a stock) when one set of ART mode ends, the sub control CPU 41a further sets one set. Re-assign the ART mode. At that time (when giving one set of ART mode), the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the stored number of sets. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the stored number of sets when the ART mode of the first set is given after shifting to the ART mode. When one set of ART mode is given again, the prescribed number of games is set as the number of remaining games as described above, and thereafter the same processing is executed.

  On the other hand, when the number of sets stored is “0” when one set of ART mode is completed (when there is no stock), the sub control CPU 41a notifies the end of the ART mode. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that The sub-control CPU 41a sets no ART flag.

  During such an end effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the bell navigation effect is not performed even if the winning combination is won because the remaining game number is “0”. To do. For this reason, during the end effect, the effect is performed so as to make it difficult to avoid bell spillage, that is, to win a bell. Then, after the end effect is reached, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the normal mode when the bell spills. In accordance with this, the gaming state is shifted to a low probability RT game. If the player happens to stop in the push order for winning a bell during the winning stage, the player wins a bell.

  In the present embodiment, in the ART mode, when a small combination (replay combination, bell combination, watermelon combination, cherry combination) is won, an additional lottery is executed with a lottery probability corresponding to the type of small combination. When the extra lottery is won, a privilege (hereinafter referred to as “ART extra”) is given by adding the number of times determined according to the type of small role to the remaining number of games.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the extra lottery when a specific combination determined from a plurality of small combinations is won, a lottery is selected with a special probability higher than the normal probability. In addition, when a specific combination determined from a plurality of small combinations is won, when a special lottery is won, a special number greater than the normal number is added. The specific combination is changed in turn at a predetermined opportunity, and the combination information indicating the set specific combination is notified by the effect display device 14. Hereinafter, the control related to the extra lottery will be described in detail.

First, processing related to a specific combination setting method will be described.
The specific role is determined based on the setting pattern determined by the sub-control CPU 41a when the result of “winning” is derived in the ART entry lottery and the ART flag is present (that is, when the ART mode is entered). It has become. The setting pattern is a pattern for designating a plurality of types of combination information indicating specific combinations in a predetermined setting order. A plurality of types of setting patterns (four types in the present embodiment) are stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the setting order is different. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a serves as a pattern determining unit that determines a setting pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 8, for example, in the setting pattern SP1, first, the role information indicating the bell role, second, the role information indicating the replay role, third, the role information indicating the watermelon role, Fourthly, role information indicating a cherry role is set. In the following description and drawings, the role information indicating the replay role is indicated by “◎”, the role information indicating the bell role is indicated by “☆”, the role information indicating the watermelon role is indicated by “△”, and the cherry role The combination information indicating “” may be indicated by “◯”.

  In the setting patterns SP1 to SP4, the 1st to 9th hand information is set, and after reaching the 9th, the hand information is repeatedly specified according to the setting order from the 1st.

  The sub-control CPU 41a draws the number of combination information to be set in the current set by lottery in a specific area where one or a plurality of combination information can be set each time one set of ART mode starts. ”To“ 3 ”. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the combination information in order from the first in accordance with the setting order based on the determined setting pattern by the determined number. The specific combination is determined based on the combination information set in the specific area. From the above, the setting patterns SP1 to SP4 of the present embodiment are setting patterns indicating that the combination information indicating the predetermined specific combination among the winning combinations is set in the specific area in the predetermined setting order. ing. When a plurality of combination information is set in the specific area, the same type of combination information can be set in the specific area.

  In other words, as shown in FIG. 8, a setting pattern in which the same combination information continues in the setting order, or a setting pattern in which a plurality of the same combination information exists within a predetermined range in the setting order (within “3”) Exists. And, when the same type of combination information is set in the specific area, when the specific combination indicated by the combination information not set redundantly is won in the extra lottery when the specific combination indicated by the combination information is won Compared to, the winning probability and the number of extras are more advantageous for the player.

  The sub-control CPU 41a displays a specific area on the effect display device 14, and displays the determined combination information in the specific area. In addition, the sub control CPU 41a displays a preparation area on the effect display device 14, and displays a predetermined number of combination information set in the preparation area in accordance with the setting pattern.

Next, the extra lottery will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game in accordance with the start of the rotation operation of each reel 13, and outputs a variable game start command indicating a lottery result of the role lottery and a game state in which the variable game is performed. 41 (sub control CPU 41a). When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variable game start command during the ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an extra lottery.

  When executing the extra lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a first identifies the specific combination indicated by the combination information set in the specific area. Then, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the winning combination designated by the variable game start command matches any one of the specified specific combinations (step S101).

  If the determination result of step S101 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the number of combination information indicating the specific combination set in the specific area (step S102). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the winning probability determination table T11, and determines the winning probability of the extra lottery based on the type of the specific combination that matches the winning combination and the number of combination information indicating the specific combination (step) S103).

  As shown in FIG. 10A, in the winning probability determination table T11, the winning probability of the extra lottery is associated with each combination of the type of specific combination and the number of combination information indicating the specific combination. For example, when the specific combination is the bell combination and the number of combination information indicating the bell combination is “2”, 50% is specified as the winning probability of the extra lottery. Similarly, when the specific combination is a watermelon combination and the number of combination information indicating the watermelon combination is “3”, 90% is specified as the winning probability of the extra lottery. Similarly, when the specific combination is a cherry combination and the number of combination information indicating the cherry combination is “1”, 35% is specified as the winning probability of the extra lottery. The sub-control CPU 41a refers to the winning probability determination table T11 and determines the winning probability of the extra lottery based on the type of the specific combination that matches the winning combination and the number of pieces of combination information indicating the specific combination.

  In addition, when the number of combination information overlaps, the winning probability is set higher than when there is no overlap. In addition, when the number of combination information is large, the winning probability is set higher than when the number is small. Further, the winning probabilities differ depending on the type of the specific combination. In general, the winning combination that is harder to win is set so that the winning probability of the extra lottery increases. The winning probability of each small role is the highest in the replay role in the order of cherry role <watermelon role <bell role <replay role.

  In step S104, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the extra lottery with the determined winning probability of the extra lottery, and determines whether or not the extra lottery is performed (step S104). If the determination result of step S104 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the extra number determination table T12, and adds the number of extras based on the type of specific combination that matches the winning combination and the number of combination information indicating the specific combination Is determined (step S105).

  As shown in FIG. 10B, the number-of-additions determination table T12 associates the number of times of addition for each combination of the type of specific combination and the number of pieces of combination information indicating the specific combination. For example, when the specific combination that matches the winning combination is the Bell combination and the number of combination information indicating the Bell combination is “2”, the number of additions is specified as 30 times. Similarly, when the specific combination that matches the winning combination is a watermelon combination and the number of pieces of combination information indicating the watermelon combination is “3”, 100 is specified as the number of additions. Similarly, when the specific combination that matches the winning combination is the cherry combination and the number of combination information indicating the cherry combination is “1”, the number of additions is specified as 20 times. The sub-control CPU 41a refers to the extra number determination table T12 and determines the extra number based on the type of specific combination that matches the winning combination and the number of combination information indicating the specific combination.

  In addition, when the number of combination information overlaps, the number of times of addition is set more than the case where it does not overlap. Further, when the number of combination information is large, the number of additions is set higher than when the number of combination information is small. Further, the number of additions varies depending on the type of specific combination. Generally, the winning combination that is difficult to win is set to increase the number of times of winning.

  Then, when all symbols are stopped and displayed (all stop buttons 33 are operated) and a winning instruction command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a informs the effect display device 14 of the determined number of extras and the remaining ART mode. Add to the number of games and store (step S106). Also, the number of remaining games after addition is notified. As a result, the number of times in one set of ART modes is increased, and the period of one set of ART modes is extended. Even if there is a set number of stocks, the number of ARTs in other sets not yet executed is not extended, and the initial value “30 times” is always set as the number of remaining games at the start of one set of ART mode. It has come to be.

On the other hand, if the determination result of step S104 is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a adds it as it is and ends the lottery.
If the determination result in step S101 is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to win a lottery with a predetermined normal probability (step S107). The normal probability is set to be uniform (10%) regardless of the winning combination. The normal probability is lower than any of the winning probabilities when winning the specific role.

  When the determination result in step S107 is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a predetermined normal number (5 times) as an additional number (step S108). Then, the process proceeds to step S106, and the sub control CPU 41a notifies the number of times of addition and adds it to the number of remaining games. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S107 is negative, the lottery is ended as it is.

Next, according to FIG. 11, the setting mode of the combination information will be described together with its operation.
In FIG. 11, description will be made assuming that the setting pattern SP2 is set. FIG. 11 will be described assuming that three sets of ART modes are given. In FIG. 11, “1” is set as the number of combination information that can be set in the specific area in the first set ART mode, and the number of combination information that can be set in the specific area in the second set ART mode. “2” is set, and “3” is set as the number of combination information that can be set in the specific area in the third set of ART mode.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, in the first set of ART mode, the combination information indicating the combination of the bells is set in the specific area according to the setting pattern SP2. The sub-control CPU 41a displays the specific area TR on the effect display device 14 and displays the combination information indicating the bell combination in the specific area TR. For this reason, in the first set of ART mode, when winning the bell role, the winning probability of the extra lottery is improved more than usual, and the number of extra times when winning is increased more than usual. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 14 to display the preparation area JR, and sets the set order of the next set of combination information within the predetermined range in the preparation area JR according to the setting pattern SP2. (3 in this embodiment) are displayed. That is, the player can recognize the types of combination information that can be set in the second and subsequent sets and the setting order.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, in the second set of ART modes, the combination information indicating the watermelon combination and the combination information indicating the replay combination are set in the specific area TR according to the setting pattern SP2. Thereby, the combination information indicating the watermelon combination and the replay combination is displayed in the specific area TR displayed on the effect display device 14. For this reason, in the second set of ART modes, when a watermelon role or a replay role is won, the winning probability of the extra lottery is improved and the number of extra times when winning is increased. Thus, there are cases where there are two types of specific combinations, and the player pays attention to the types of specific combinations and winning combinations. It can also be noted whether there are a plurality of combination information sets. For this reason, the interest of the game is improved. At this time, in accordance with the setting pattern SP2, the setting order of the combination information to be set next is updated in the preparation area JR within a predetermined range. That is, the player can recognize the types of combination information that can be set in the third and subsequent sets and the setting order.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, in the third set of ART mode, three pieces of combination information indicating cherry combinations are set according to the setting pattern SP2. Thereby, in the specific region TR displayed on the effect display device 14, the combination information indicating the cherry combination is displayed redundantly. For this reason, in the third set of ART modes, when winning the cherry role, the winning probability of the extra lottery is improved and the number of extra times when winning is increased as compared to the case where the role information is one. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the combination information is set in duplicate and the type of winning combination. In the setting pattern SP2, attention can be paid to whether or not the combination information is arranged in a setting order that can be duplicated.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) During the ART mode, if the specific combination indicated by the combination information set in the specific area is not won as the winning combination, the game period for the ART mode is extended with the normal probability corresponding to the winning combination (the number of ARTs) Is added). On the other hand, when the specific combination indicated by the combination information set in the specific area is won as the winning combination during the ART mode, the game period for the ART mode is extended with a special probability higher than the normal probability (add the number of ARTs). To decide). As a result, when the specific combination is won, the player can improve the expectation that the number of ARTs is added as compared to the case where the specific combination is not won. In addition, since the winning combination set as the specific combination is set according to the setting order according to the setting pattern, it is possible to give interest to what setting pattern the specific combination is set. Accordingly, it is possible to change a sense of expectation for extending the game period in which the ART mode is given. In addition, since the specific combination is set in order according to the setting order, it is possible to give interest to the setting order of the specific combination.

  (2) When the same type of combination information is set redundantly in a specific area, the game period is more easily extended. Therefore, when the same type of combination information is set in the specific area, the player pays attention to whether or not the specific combination indicated by the set combination information is won. Further, it can be noted whether or not the same type of combination information is set redundantly. Further, attention can be paid to whether or not a setting pattern that may be duplicated is determined. In this way, attention can be paid to what combination information is set, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) In the ART mode, when the specified combination indicated by the combination information set in the specific area is not won as the winning combination, when the game period for the ART mode is extended (when the extra lottery is won), The game period of the ART mode is extended by a predetermined normal number (5 times) corresponding to the winning combination. On the other hand, during the ART mode, when the specific combination indicated by the combination information set in the specific area is won as the winning combination, when the game period to be set to the ART mode is extended (when the extra lottery is won), the normal number of times ( The game period of the ART mode is extended by a special number longer than (5 times). The special number is determined based on the additional number determination table T12. Thereby, when the specific combination is won, the player can improve the expectation that the period of the ART mode is extended longer than in the case where the specific combination is not won. In addition, since the winning combination set as the specific combination is set according to the setting pattern, it is possible to give interest to what setting pattern the specific combination is set. Accordingly, it is possible to change a sense of expectation for extending the game period controlled to the ART mode. In addition, since the specific combination is set in order according to the setting order, it is possible to give interest to the setting order of the specific combination.

  (4) When the same type of combination information is set redundantly in a specific area, the game period of the ART mode can be easily extended for a longer time (the number of times of addition increases). For this reason, the player will play a game paying attention to whether or not to win the specific combination when the same type of combination information is set in the specific area. Further, it can be noted whether or not the same type of combination information is set redundantly. Further, attention can be paid to whether or not a setting pattern that may be set redundantly has been determined. In this way, attention can be paid to what combination information is set, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (5) A plurality of types of combination information can be set in the specific area. For this reason, combination information indicating a plurality of types of specific combinations may be set, and the expectation of extending the period of the ART mode can be further improved.

  (6) Since the combination information set in the specific area changes every time one set (one constituent unit) of the ART mode is given, the player is not bored. Also, since the combination information changes every time one set of ART modes is given, it is possible to focus on what combination information is set. Further, it is possible to make the player expect that the next set information may be advantageous for the player, that is, may be the combination information indicating the specific combination that is easy to win.

  (7) During the ART mode, based on the determined setting pattern, the effect display device 14 notifies the combination information set in the specific area next. Thereby, the player can know the specific combination set in the next opportunity (next set). If the specific combination is easy to win (for example, a replay combination), the player wants to continue the ART mode until the combination information indicating the specific combination is set. Can do.

  (8) Each winning combination has a different winning probability. The winning probability and the number of times of extra lottery are different for each specific combination, and a small combination that is difficult to win is set to be more advantageous to the player. For this reason, even if any small combination is set as a specific combination, it can be equally advantageous for the player from a comprehensive viewpoint. On the other hand, when a small role that is easy to win (replay role, bell role, etc.) becomes a specific role, it becomes a gameability that makes it easy to add continuously, and a game property different from usual can be given. In addition, when a small role that is difficult to win (such as a cherry role or a watermelon role) becomes a specific role, it becomes a gameability that can be aimed at the first prize, and a gameability different from usual can be given.

  (9) The number of combination information set in the specific area is determined by lottery when the combination information is updated (in this embodiment, at the start of one set of ART modes). Therefore, the player can be interested in how many pieces of information are set when the piece information is updated.

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

Processing related to the specific combination setting method in the second embodiment will be described.
Similar to the first embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a derives the “winning” result in the ART entry lottery and determines the setting pattern when the ART flag is present. At the start of entering the ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of combination information to be set in the specific area, and sets the first combination information based on the determined setting pattern.

  Further, unlike the first embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is set to a specific area when a specific combination is won or when a variable game (game) with a predetermined number of updates is executed. Is supposed to be updated. The number of updates is determined from 10 to 30 times each time the combination information is updated.

  In addition, unlike the first embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a, when a predetermined increase / decrease condition is established, selects the number of combination information to be set in the specific area from among “1” to “3”. Determine from. In this embodiment, when the watermelon stop eye corresponding to the watermelon role having a low winning probability in the small role or the cherry stop eye corresponding to the cherry role wins, the increase / decrease condition is established. When the increase / decrease condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a also updates the hand information set in the specific area according to the setting pattern.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an extra lottery as in the first embodiment every time a variable game start command is input during the ART mode.
Next, according to FIG. 12, the setting mode of the combination information will be described together with its operation.

  In FIG. 12, description will be made assuming that the setting pattern SP2 is set. In FIG. 12, it is assumed that “1” is initially set as the number of combination information that can be set in the specific area. Further, the description will be made assuming that the number of updates set first is “10 times”.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, at the start of the ART mode, the role information indicating the bell role is set in the specific area TR according to the setting pattern SP2. Thereby, in the specific area TR displayed on the effect display device 14, the role information indicating the bell role is displayed. In this state, when winning the bell role, the winning probability of the extra lottery is improved more than usual, and the extra number at the time of winning is larger than usual. At this time, in accordance with the setting pattern SP2, the setting order of the next set of combination information is within a predetermined range (three in the present embodiment), and a preparation area set in the display area of the effect display device 14 Displayed on JR. That is, the player can recognize the type of combination information that can be set next and the setting order.

  Here, a description will be given assuming that 10 variation games have been executed since the start of the ART mode. Since the number of updates has been reached from the premise, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the combination information set in the specific area based on the setting pattern SP2.

  Thereby, as shown in FIG.12 (b), the combination information which shows a replay combination is set to specific area | region TR. Then, the combination information indicating the replay combination is displayed in the specific area TR displayed on the effect display device 14. In this state, if the replay combination is won, the winning probability of the extra lottery is improved more than usual, and the extra number when winning is increased more than usual. At this time, in accordance with the setting pattern SP2, the setting order of the combination information to be set next is updated in the preparation area JR within a predetermined range.

  Here, the explanation will be made assuming that the replay role as a specific role is won. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a updates the combination information set in the specific area based on the setting pattern SP2.

  Thereby, as shown in FIG.12 (c), the role information which shows a watermelon role is set to specific area | region TR. Then, in the specific area TR displayed on the effect display device 14, role information indicating a watermelon role is displayed. In this state, if a watermelon combination is won, the winning probability of the extra lottery is improved more than usual, and the extra number when winning is increased more than usual. At this time, in accordance with the setting pattern SP2, the setting order of the combination information to be set next is updated in the preparation area JR within a predetermined range.

  Next, description will be made assuming that the watermelon stop eye wins and the increase / decrease condition is satisfied. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a is described as determining “3” as the number of combination information set in the specific area. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a updates the combination information set in the specific area based on the setting pattern SP2.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 12D, three pieces of combination information indicating cherry combinations are set. Then, in the specific area TR displayed on the effect display device 14, the combination information indicating the cherry combination is displayed in an overlapping manner. In this state, when winning the cherry role, the winning probability of the extra lottery is improved and the number of extra times when winning is increased as compared with the case where there is one piece information.

As described above in detail, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (5) and (8) of the first embodiment.
(10) The specific combination is executed based on the setting order based on the setting pattern every time a predetermined setting condition is established during the ART mode (specifically, a winning game for the specific combination or a variable game of the number of updates is executed). Every time). For this reason, it can be made interested whether or not the setting condition is satisfied, and according to what setting pattern the specific combination is set. Therefore, it is possible to change a sense of expectation for extending the game period of the ART mode. In addition, since the combination information is updated during the ART mode in one set, it is possible to make the player more interested in what combination information is set.

  (11) When an increase / decrease condition different from the set condition is satisfied, the number of combination information that can be set in the specific area is increased or decreased. Since the number of specific roles is related to the ease of extending the period, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the increase / decrease condition is satisfied, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, by satisfying the increase / decrease condition, it is possible to change a sense of expectation for extending the game period that is controlled to the advantageous gaming state as a result. Further, the increase / decrease condition is a win for the watermelon stop or the cherry stop, and is different from the set condition. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the increase / decrease condition is satisfied.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the number of sets is determined in advance by lottery. However, every time one set of ART modes ends, whether or not to re-assign the next set of ART modes is determined by lottery. good.

In the above embodiment, the winning probability of the extra lottery when winning the specific combination is improved from the normal probability, but it may be the same.
-In the above embodiment, when the specific combination is won, when the extra lottery is won, the extra number is increased more than usual, but it may be the same.

  In the second embodiment, the setting condition for updating the combination information is either winning of a specific combination or executing a game with a variable number of updates, but even if only one of them is executed good. Further, the number of updates may be determined in advance without updating.

In the second embodiment, the setting condition for updating the combination information is different from the increase / decrease condition for determining the number of combination information, but may be the same. Further, the increase / decrease condition may be arbitrarily changed.
In the above embodiment, the number of combination information that can be set in the specific area can be changed, but it may not be changed. In addition, although a plurality of pieces of combination information that can be set in the specific area can be set, only one piece may be set. Further, the number of combination information that can be set in the specific area may be arbitrarily changed or may be four or more.

In the above embodiment, the combination information to be set next may not be notified in advance.
In the above embodiment, the normal probability of the extra lottery when winning a winning combination other than the specific combination is fixed regardless of the winning combination, but may be different depending on the type of winning combination. Further, the normal probability may be arbitrarily changed. Moreover, you may determine by lottery.

  -In the above embodiment, the number of extra times (normal number) given when winning a winning combination other than the specified role and winning the extra lottery is fixed regardless of the winning role. It may be different depending on the type of. Further, the normal number of times may be arbitrarily changed. Moreover, you may determine by lottery.

  In the above embodiment, the winning probability of the lottery is increased for each specific combination, but it may be the same. In addition, the winning probability of the extra lottery for each specific combination may be arbitrarily changed. For example, when the replay role is a specific role, the winning probability of the extra lottery may be the highest.

  In the above embodiment, the number of times of addition is different for each specific combination, but it may be the same. Moreover, you may change arbitrarily the addition frequency for every specific combination. For example, when the replay combination is a specific combination, the number of additions may be maximized.

  In the above embodiment, if the types of specific combinations are different, the winning probability of the lottery may be increased in the case where the combination information is not overlapping than in the case where they are overlapping. For example, the winning probability of the extra lottery when the cherry role is not duplicated as the specific combination may be higher than the winning probability of the extra lottery when the replay combination is duplicated as the specific combination.

  In the above embodiment, if the types of specific combinations are different, the number of times of addition may be increased in the case where the combination information is not duplicated than in the case where the combination information is duplicated. For example, the number of additions in the case where the cherry combination does not overlap as the specific combination may be larger than the number of additions in the case where the replay combination overlaps as the specific combination.

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

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

  -In the above embodiment, if you win the specified role and win the extra lottery, the number of times more than the normal number was added to the ART number, but you won the specified role and won the extra lottery In this case, the number of times added to the number of ARTs does not always need to be larger than the normal number. For example, when a specific combination is won and a lottery is won, the number of ARTs may be increased more easily than the normal number. Similarly, when the role information is duplicated, the number of times is always increased more than when the role information is not duplicated. However, if the information is duplicated, it may be easier to add more times. .

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

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the gaming machine, the advantageous gaming state is assigned to each predetermined structural unit, and a setting pattern is determined at the beginning of the advantageous gaming state, and the game control means is configured to be the structural unit of the advantageous gaming state. Each time, the combination information may be set in the specific area according to the setting order based on the determined setting pattern.

  (B) The above gaming machine may be provided with notifying means for notifying the next combination information set in the specific area based on the determined setting pattern during the advantageous gaming state.

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

Claims (5)

Based on the start operation performed by the player, a game performed by changing the symbols of a plurality of columns is started by the symbol display means, and after the start of the game, the change of the symbols of each column is started, and then, by the player In gaming machines in which the corresponding row of symbols is stopped based on the stop operation,
A winning combination lottery means for determining the winning combination by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations;
A game control means for controlling to be able to give an advantageous game state to be a game in a state advantageous to the player;
Pattern determining means for determining, from among a plurality of types of setting patterns, a setting pattern indicating setting of the combination information indicating a predetermined specific combination among the winning combinations in a specific area in a predetermined setting order; Prepared,
The game control means includes
During the advantageous gaming state, according to a setting pattern determined from a plurality of types of setting patterns, set the role information in a specific area,
During the advantageous gaming state, when the specific combination indicated by the combination information set in the specific area is not won as the winning combination, the game period of the advantageous gaming state is extended with a normal probability according to the winning combination. To decide
In the advantageous gaming state, when the specific combination indicated by the combination information set in the specific area is won as the winning combination, it is decided to extend the game period to be in the advantageous gaming state with a special probability higher than the normal probability A gaming machine characterized by that. The number of role information that can be set in a specific area is 2 or more,
The game control means, when the same type of combination information is set in a specific area, if the specific combination indicated by the combination information is won during the advantageous game state, the advantageous game has a higher probability than the special probability. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is determined to extend a game period to be in a state. Based on the start operation performed by the player, a game performed by changing the symbols of a plurality of columns is started by the symbol display means, and after the start of the game, the change of the symbols of each column is started, and then, by the player In gaming machines in which the corresponding row of symbols is stopped based on the stop operation,
A winning combination lottery means for determining the winning combination by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations;
A game control means for controlling to be able to give an advantageous game state to be a game in a state advantageous to the player;
Pattern determining means for determining, from among a plurality of types of setting patterns, a setting pattern indicating setting of the combination information indicating a predetermined specific combination among the winning combinations in a specific area in a predetermined setting order; Prepared,
The game control means includes
During the advantageous gaming state, according to a setting pattern determined from a plurality of types of setting patterns, set the role information in a specific area,
In the advantageous gaming state, when the specific combination indicated by the combination information set in the specific area is not won as the winning combination, when the game period to be in the advantageous gaming state is extended, it corresponds to the winning combination Extend the game period to be in the advantageous gaming state only during the normal period,
In the advantageous gaming state, when the specific combination indicated by the combination information set in the specific area is elected as the winning combination, when extending the gaming period to be in the advantageous gaming state, a special period longer than the normal period A gaming machine characterized in that it is easy to extend a game period to be in an advantageous gaming state. The number of role information that can be set in a specific area is 2 or more,
When the same type of combination information is set in a specific area, the game control means extends a game period in the advantageous game state when the specific combination indicated by the combination information is won during the advantageous game state. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming period for making the advantageous gaming state easier to extend for a longer period than the special period. The number of role information that can be set in a specific area is 2 or more,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a plurality of types of combination information can be set.