JP6031410B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine rows U遊 technique begins with symbol display unit by varying a pattern of the plurality of rows on the basis of the start operation is performed.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, medals are used in a swivel type gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”), which is a type of gaming machine, and a game is started by inserting a medal into the pachislot. As such a pachislot, the thing as described in patent document 1 is mentioned, for example. In this pachi-slot, a game in an advantageous game state advantageous to a player different from the bonus game is performed. The right to shift to the advantageous gaming state is generated when a specific winning combination of a game in the normal gaming state is won.

JP 2011-160844 A

  In recent years, a specification has been considered in which a lower advantageous game state having a low degree of advantage for a player and a higher advantageous game state having a high degree of advantage are provided in the advantageous game state.

  However, if the situation shifts to a lower advantageous gaming state with a lower degree of advantage but does not make a transition to a higher advantageous gaming state, the player becomes reluctant to continue the game. There was a possibility.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can improve a player's willingness to continue a game.

Game machine for solving the problems is the game machine row U遊 technique by varying a pattern of the plurality of rows on the basis of the start operation is performed is started by the symbol display means, means for controlling the Yu technique state A state control means for controlling a transition between a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player as compared with the normal gaming state, and the advantageous gaming state in relation to the game in the normal gaming state Among these, in relation to the first trigger setting means for setting the establishment of the first transition trigger that triggers the control to the first advantageous gaming state in which the degree of advantage is controlled to be low, and the game in the first advantageous gaming state The second opportunity setting means for setting the establishment of the second transition opportunity that triggers the control to the second advantageous gaming state in which the degree of advantage is controlled in the advantageous gaming state, and the establishment of the first transition opportunity. If set Frequency setting means for setting an initial number of games that can be controlled to the first advantageous gaming state prior to the start of one advantageous gaming state, and the state control means includes the normal gaming state and the first advantageous gaming state. And control to the first advantageous gaming state when the establishment of the first transition opportunity is set during the normal gaming state, and the initial number of games in the first advantageous gaming state. After the game has elapsed, the normal game state is controlled, the transition between the first advantageous game state and the second advantageous game state is controlled, and the second transition opportunity is established during the first advantageous game state. If set, the second advantageous gaming state is controlled, and the number of times setting means is not set after the opportunity is not set after the second opportunity setting means is set without the establishment of the second transition opportunity being set. First If the establishment of the line trigger is set rather easily set the number of times greater as the initial game number than when only after the trigger is not set, the number setting means includes a first transition triggered after the trigger is not set When the establishment of is established, the initial number of games set in the most recent first advantageous game state is added to the current initial number of games .

  According to the present invention, a player's willingness to continue playing can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of a game state transfer. The schematic diagram which shows the mode of a transition of a production state. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the table used when the number of ceiling games is determined. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the selection conditions at the time of ceiling game number determination, (b)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the determination aspect of the table used at the time of ceiling game number determination. The schematic diagram which shows the table used at the time of the transfer destination determination of normal ART mode. The schematic diagram which shows the table used at the time of the stay game number determination of normal ART mode. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows another example of the table used when the number of ceiling games is determined. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows another example of the table used at the time of the transfer destination determination of normal ART mode.

In the following, an embodiment of a pachinko slot machine (rotating game machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”), which is a kind of gaming machine, 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. Speakers SP that perform sound effects are disposed on the left and right upper portions of the front door 12.

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

  In each of the reels in the present embodiment, a symbol imitating “bell” (bell symbol), a symbol decorated with the letters “REPLAY” (replay symbol), a symbol imitating “watermelon” (watermelon symbol), A symbol imitating “cherry” (cherry symbol) and a symbol imitating “7” (seven symbol) are arranged. In addition to these symbols, various symbols are arranged on each reel. Hereinafter, each symbol may be referred to as “bell”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “seven” without “design”.

  Each reel is configured to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor provided corresponding to each reel, and various symbols are continuously displayed on the see-through window 16 as each reel rotates. Displayed (changed) while changing. When the rotation of each reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols out of a plurality of symbols printed on the reel sheet of each reel are stopped and displayed at the upper, middle, and lower positions on the see-through window 16. . For this reason, the see-through window 16 is formed in such a size that three symbols can be displayed on each reel. Each reel is provided with reel sensors SE1, SE2, SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting the rotational position of each reel so as to correspond to each reel.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachislot 10 has a symbol stop line (this embodiment) that defines a combination of symbols to be stopped (derived display result) in a symbol display area that can be seen through the transparent window 16. One is formed in the form. In the present embodiment, as a symbol stop line, one winning line L1 (shown by a solid line) that can determine that a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed is a winning is 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 the see-through window 16 of the present embodiment, there are nine symbol stop positions that correspond to the upper, middle, and lower stages in the vertical direction and that correspond to the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C, and the right reel 13R in the horizontal direction. The symbols in each column are stopped and displayed. Further, in the see-through window 16, three symbols which are continuous in the symbol arrangement of each reel are displayed. Further, in the see-through window 16, a winning line L1 (valid) is formed by connecting a symbol stop position corresponding to the middle stage of each row.

  In addition, the central panel 15 is configured with various information display units 17 that notify information related to the variable game. The various information display unit 17 includes a throw-in display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display unit, a stored number display unit, a prize number display unit, and a game information display unit. ing.

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

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

  In addition, a medal slot 18 is disposed at a lower right position of the central panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. Behind the medal slot 18, a medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects passage of medals is disposed. Further, a BET button 19 and a MAXBET button 20 as an operation means are provided in order from the left at the lower left position of the central panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. The BET button 19 is a button that is pressed (operated) when betting (betting) one bet (one) from the credits stored and stored inside the machine as the number of bets (the number of bets) of the variable game. The MAXBET button 20 is used to bet (bet) a maximum bet number of bets allowed in a single variable game (three bets (three cards) in this embodiment) as the bet number of the variable game. A button to be pressed (operated).

  A settlement switch 21 is provided at the lower left position of each BET button 19, 20 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement switch 21 is a switch that is used (operated) when paying back a medal (game medium) betted at the start of a variable game or a credit stored and stored inside the machine. Further, a start lever 22 is provided at the right position of the checkout switch 21 as an operation means that is operated when starting the variable game. Then, in the pachislot machine 10, by operating the start lever 22 after the setting of the bet number is completed, the rotation operation of each reel is started as a normal rotation operation.

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

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

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

Next, an operation for a player to play a variable game as a game, and operating states of various devices accompanying this operation will be described.
In a state where medals can be inserted into the variable game or the BET buttons 19 and 20 can be operated, the number of bets can be set by operating the BET buttons 19 and 20. Depending on the operation of the BET button 19, a credit equivalent to the number of bets (one medal) corresponding to one bet from the stored and stored credits is set as the number of bets (the number of bets). Further, depending on the operation of the MAXBET button 20, credits corresponding to the maximum bet number that can be set in the target variable game are set as the bet number (bet number) from the stored credits. In the present embodiment, a variable game with 3 or 2 bets is allowed depending on the situation.

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

  In the present embodiment, the number of bets corresponding to the BET buttons 19 and 20 of the player is set, and a single 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 paying out medals) is performed according to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective winning line. Is called. In the variable game in this embodiment, one pay line is always valid.

  When the bet number is set as described above and the start lever 22 can be accepted, that is, when the player operates the start lever 22 in a state where the game can be started, each reel of the drum unit 13 rotates, A plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the see-through window 16 so as to change continuously. Thereafter, when each reel rotates and a predetermined time elapses, the operation of each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R can be accepted. Subsequently, when each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated by the player, each corresponding reel is stopped, and symbols are displayed in the upper, middle and lower rows of the corresponding row.

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

  The variable game according to the present embodiment starts with the setting of the number of bets and the start operation including the start lever 22, and ends with the stop display of the symbol combination by the stop operation including the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R. Is performed once. Also, the variable game with medal payout is completed after the medal payout is completed.

Next, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, a combination of symbols (stop result) that can be stopped and displayed on a winning line based on a winning combination determined internally, and a prize corresponding to the combination of symbols are determined.

  Specifically, if none of the combinations of symbols that can be stopped and displayed based on the winning combination shown in FIG. 2 are not stopped and displayed on the winning line, no medals are given to the player (one or more medals are displayed). Not granted). In the following description, a combination of symbols in the case where a winning line is formed by a combination of symbols not corresponding to any of those shown in FIG.

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, these “cherry combination”, “watermelon combination”, and “bell combination” are winning combinations (payout combinations) that determine the payout of medals based on winning a prize.
In addition, when [Replay / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the bet number is automatically set inside the player without betting the bet number, and the next variable game is started. It stipulates that replays to be performed are granted. In the following description, the award mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Replay / Replay / Replay] is referred to as “normal stop eye”. The normal stop eye can be awarded (stop display is possible) by determining “normal replay role” as a winning combination.

  Further, when [Seven Seven] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is defined that the above-mentioned replay is given. In the following description, a prize mode (combination of symbols) formed on the winning line by [Seven Seven Seven] is referred to as “rush stop eye”. The entry stop eye can be awarded (stop display is possible) by determining “entry replay combination” as a winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, the replay roles such as the normal replay role and the rush replay role are replay roles in which the above-described replay grant is determined based on the winning. Further, in the above-mentioned replay, a certain profit is guaranteed that the player can play a variable game without consuming medals (game media), and the medal is not given to the player ( No more than one medal). For this reason, the player does not get a medal payout based on the winning of the replay role.

  Also, in this embodiment, winning such as “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “bell role” and “replay role” that allow the occurrence of winnings of each award such as payout of medals and replays by winning of each award mode. The role becomes a small role.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 10 is equipped with an RT function (re-gamer probability changing function) that controls the general game by changing the winning probability of the replayer. This general game is controlled to an internal control state corresponding to the operation mode of the RT function, and is controlled to a state corresponding to the type during the operation of the RT function.

  For this reason, in general games, the RT function may be controlled to a non-RT state in which the RT function is inactive and the combined winning probability of the replay combination is set to a low probability lottery state (low probability). . In addition, in the general game by the RT function, the RT function is operated and is controlled to the RT state in which the winning probability of the combined replay role is changed (improved) from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state (high probability). May be.

In the following description, a general game controlled to the non-RT state is referred to as “non-RT game”, and a general game controlled to the RT state is referred to as “RT game”.
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachi-slot 10 shown in FIG. 3 will be described.

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

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

  The main control CPU 40a receives first to third position signals from the connected reel sensors SE1 to SE3 in accordance with the symbols (rotational position of each rotating reel) displayed on the see-through window 16. . The left reel 13L corresponds to the first position signal, the middle reel 13C corresponds to the second position signal, and the right reel 13R corresponds to the third position signal. The main control CPU 40a grasps the rotation position and stop position of each reel based on the first to third position signals, and controls the rotation and stop of each reel based on the first to third position signals. . The medal detection signal indicating that a medal has been detected is input to the main control CPU 40a every time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal from the connected medal sensor SE4. Further, when the connected BET button 19, MAXBET button 20, checkout switch 21, start lever 22, and stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are operated, the main control CPU 40a indicates that each button has been operated. Various operation signals are input.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating values of various random numbers such as winning combination determination random numbers used in various lotteries at predetermined intervals. The winning combination determination random number is a random number used when the main control CPU 40a determines a combination (winning combination based on the winning information group) according to the winning combination determination table. The winning information group determined by the main control CPU 40a is associated with one or more winning combinations that can be won in the variable game. In the winning information group, when a single winning combination is associated, it means a single winning of the 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 which internal winning probabilities for each internal control state and for each winning information group are determined as ranges for assigning winning combination determining random numbers. Further, in the main control ROM 40b, a stop table of symbol combinations for each combination is determined in advance. The stop table is a table in which symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined for each combination according to the operation timing when each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated by the player. The main control RAM 40c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10.

Next, the winning combination determination table stored in the main control ROM 40b will be described.
In the main control ROM 40b, the type of the winning information group to be selected by lottery and the winning probability of each winning information group to be selected by the lottery (random numbers assigned to each winning information group to be selected by the lottery (within the range of random values) A table of the number based on the internal control state is stored. Each winning combination determination table is used by the main control CPU 40a according to the internal control state.

  In each of the winning combination determination tables for non-RT gaming and RT gaming, winning probabilities of a bell combination, a replay combination, a payout combination (cherry combination and a watermelon combination), and a miss (combination combination) are defined. In each winning combination determination table, the winning combination determination random number is set so that the winning probability of the replay combination is higher in RT games (for example, 1 / 1.17) than in non-RT games (for example, 1 / 7.1). It is distributed. On the other hand, in each winning combination determination table, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probabilities of the small combinations other than the replay combination are the same.

  For this reason, in an RT game in which the winning probability of the replay role is in a high-probability lottery state, the player can benefit from being able to reduce the consumption (injection) of medals held by the player as much as replay is easily given. Can be granted. Such an RT game is advantageous to the player.

  The above-mentioned 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 RT game. In addition, the above-described winning probability of the replay role defines the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning information group in which the overlapping winnings of the normal replay role and the rush replay role are associated in the non-RT game. In addition, the entry replay groups 1 to 4 (four types) are set in the winning information group in which the overlapping winning combination of the normal replay combination and the rush replay combination is associated. Each of the rush replay groups 1 to 4 is associated with a rushing push order among the push orders for operating the three stop buttons.

  In addition, the above-mentioned winning probability of the bell role defines the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning information groups associated with the single winning of the bell role in the non-RT game and the RT game. Note that Bell groups 1 to 3 (three types) are set in the winning information group in which the single winning combination of the bell role is associated. Each of the bell groups 1 to 3 is associated with a bell winning push order among the push orders of operating the three stop buttons.

For the other payout combinations described above, the winning probability of the winning information group in which the single winning combination of the cherry role and the watermelon role is associated is defined.
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. In addition, the “winning of the rush replay role” means winning of the rush 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 that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 41b that stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control RAM 41c that can write and read necessary data. Is provided. The sub-control CPU 41a is connected to the effect display device 14, the speaker SP, and the lamp R.

  The sub-control CPU 41a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values used in various lotteries at predetermined intervals. The sub-control program is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. In addition, the sub-control ROM 41b displays a display effect pattern indicating the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern indicating the sound output mode of the speaker SP, and a light emission effect pattern indicating the light emission mode of the lamp R. Is remembered. The sub-control RAM 41c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10. Specifically, the sub control RAM 41c stores (sets) sub state information (such as a flag) related to the internal control state 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.
The main control CPU 40a is capable of starting a game in which a variable game can be started when a medal is inserted or when a bet number of 3 bets is set by inputting an operation signal of each BET button 19, 20. Occur.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery (internal lottery) when an operation signal of the start lever 22 is input in a state where the game can be started. The main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning combination determination random number from the main control RAM 40c, and whether 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. 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 internal control state. In this way, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination associated with the selected information group by determining the winning information group. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets status information (such as a flag) indicating the internal control state in the main control RAM 40c to grasp the internal control state.

  Subsequently, when the main control CPU 40a determines the winning information group (winning combination), the main control RAM 40c stores the combination information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the winning combination associated with the determined winning information group ( Set). When determining the winning result of the small role, the main control CPU 40a erases (clears) the winning result upon completion of the variable game (once) to be determined regardless of whether or not there is a prize.

  The main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game at the timing when the player detects the operation of the start lever 22 (after performing a predetermined process such as a role lottery), and the lottery result of the role lottery and A variable game start command indicating an internal control state in which the variable game is performed is output to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). This variable game start command instructs a combination of a plurality of pieces of combination information in accordance with the winning results if the winning combination is a duplicate winning or a winning combination in the bonus. The main control CPU 40a controls each reel so as to start the rotating operation of each reel when the wait time has elapsed after detecting the operation of the start lever 22 by the player. Further, the variable game start command to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) can be output in accordance with the start of the rotation operation of each reel.

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a can stop and display the cherry stop eye when the winning of the cherry role is won and the timing of the stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a, when winning the cherry role, if the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the predetermined cherry role omission. generate.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a can stop and display the watermelon stop when the watermelon role is won, when the timing of the stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a, when winning the watermelon role, stops the display of the predetermined watermelon role if the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing, and the watermelon role is dropped. generate.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a may stop and display the bell stop eye when the player performs the stop operation in the order corresponding to the pushing order for the bell winning at the time of winning the bell winning when the bell winning is won. it can. The bell stop eye is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a, when winning the bell role, does not perform the stop operation by the player in the order corresponding to the pushing order for the bell winning prize (performed in the order of mismatch), The missed eye is stopped and displayed, and the bell is missed.

  In the present embodiment, if the stop button 23L is the first in the bell group 1, the stop operation regardless of the subsequent order is determined in the order of pushing for the bell winning. Further, in the bell group 2, if the stop button 23C is the first, a stop operation regardless of the subsequent order is determined in the order of pressing the bell winning prize. Further, in the bell group 3, if the stop button 23R is the first, a stop operation regardless of the subsequent order is determined in the order of pressing for the bell winning. As described above, the bell groups 1 to 3 have a predetermined “3 selection” push order based on the stop button that is first stopped.

  The main control CPU 40a can stop and display the normal stop eye regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player when winning the replay role when winning the replay role.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a can stop and display the rush stop eye when the stop operation by the player is performed in the order corresponding to the push order for rush when the rush replay role is won. The entry stop eye is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the normal stop eye when the stop operation by the player is not performed in the order that matches the pressing order for rushing (when they are performed in the order of inconsistency) when winning the rush replay role. Let

  In the present embodiment, in the inrush replay group 1, stop operations in the order of the stop button 23C → the stop button 23L → the stop button 23R (middle → left → right) are determined in the order of pushing for entry. Further, in the rush replay group 2, stop operations in the order of the stop button 23C → stop button 23R → stop button 23L (middle → right → left) are determined in the order of pushing for rush. Further, in the rush replay group 3, stop operations in the order of the stop button 23R → the stop button 23L → the stop button 23C (right → left → middle) are determined in the push order for rush. Further, in the rush replay group 4, stop operations in the order of the stop button 23R → stop button 23C → stop button 23L (right → middle → left) are determined in the push order for rush. In this way, in the rush replay groups 1 to 4, the pressing order of “4 options” based on the order of stop buttons to be stopped is determined.

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

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

  Specifically, when determining the winning of the cherry role, the main control CPU 40a performs control to pay out two medals. Further, when determining the winning of the watermelon combination, the main control CPU 40a performs control to pay out six medals. When determining the winning of the bell role, the main control CPU 40a performs control to pay out 12 medals.

  The main control CPU 40a performs control not to pay out one or more medals when determining whether to miss the winning combination when winning the cherry, watermelon, or bell combination. Note that the main control CPU 40a may perform control related to the transition of the internal control state, which will be described later, when determining that the bell role is missed when the bell role is won.

  When determining the winning of the replay combination (normal replay combination or rush replay combination), the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game. As such control, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which the winning is determined. Note that the main control CPU 40a may perform control related to the transition of the internal control state to be described later when determining the winning of the rush replay role among the replay roles.

Next, an aspect of transition of a plurality of internal control states related to the progress of the game by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When shifting the internal control state, the main control CPU 40a outputs a state instruction command indicating the internal control state of the transfer destination 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 grasp the internal control state managed by the main control CPU 40a.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 40a takes the RT game from the next floating game in response to the winning of the rush replay role due to the stop operation that matches the rushing push order during the control of the non-RT game. Control to play. Note that the main control CPU 40a controls to the non-RT game from the next variable game when the normal replay winning combination is won during the control of the non-RT game. That is, in the non-RT game, when the entry stop eye is stopped and displayed, the transition condition to the RT game is satisfied, whereas when the normal stop eye is stopped and displayed, the transition condition to the RT game is not satisfied.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a controls from the next variable game to a non-RT game when a bell role is missed due to a stop operation that does not match the push order for the bell winning prize during the control of the RT game. Note that the main control CPU 40a also controls the RT game from the next variable game if there is a winning of the bell role or the normal replay role during the control of the RT game. That is, in the RT game, when the missed part of the bell role is stopped and displayed, the transition condition to the non-RT game is satisfied, but when the bell stop eye or the normal stop eye is stopped and displayed, the non-RT game is entered. The transition conditions for are not met.

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

  When the sub instruction CPU 41a receives a state instruction command, the sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) sub state information indicating the internal control state managed by the main control CPU 40a in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control for causing various effects each time a variable game start command is input.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state (control state) of the effect display device 14 in accordance with the internal control state being controlled by the main control CPU 40a. As a result, the player plays a variable game according to the effect state of the effect display device 14. In such an effect state, the player can grasp the internal control state from the type, and further, an effect that the player can play the game advantageously is performed. The effect states in this embodiment are classified into a plurality of types.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the effect state includes a normal mode performed in association with a non-RT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the normal mode. This normal mode is a lottery state where the winning probability of the replay role is low. In addition, the normal mode is a state in which the effect of notifying the push order for entry or the push order for winning a bell is not performed unless the situation when the right to shift to the ART mode (described later) occurs (with an ART flag). On the other hand, the normal mode is a state in which an effect of informing the push order for entry or the push order for winning a bell is made in the situation when the right to shift to the ART mode (described later) is generated (with an ART flag).

  In addition, in the production state, there are a normal ART mode that shifts from the normal mode and a special ART mode that shifts from the normal ART mode triggered by the generation of a transfer right as ART modes performed in association with the RT game. . In addition, as the normal ART mode, there are a normal low transition ART mode and a normal high transition ART mode in which the generation ratio of the right to transition to the special ART mode is different. In the effect display device 14 in the case of the normal low transition ART mode, the display screen for the normal low transition ART mode is displayed as an image, and in the case of the normal high transition ART mode, the effect display device 14 uses the normal high transition ART mode. Is displayed on the screen. In the special ART mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the special ART mode. These ART modes are states in which the winning probability of the replay role is in a high-probability lottery state and an effect of informing the push order for the bell winning prize.

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

Hereinafter, the control contents in the production state related to the progress of the game controlled by the sub control CPU 41a based on the internal control state controlled by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the transition of the rendering state as a result of performing the control in each rendering state described below. The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning and winning (missing) instructions of the winning combination during the control of each effect state.

First, the control related to the normal mode in which the internal control state is associated with the non-RT game will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to the first transition when the number of floating games played in the normal mode after the end of the ART mode (hereinafter referred to as “execution times”) reaches the number of ceiling games as the number of game executions. The right to shift to the ART mode (normal ART mode) as an opportunity is generated. The sub control CPU 41a stores information indicating the number of executions in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the number of executions stored in the sub-control RAM 41c every time the start of the variable game is instructed in the normal mode. As will be described later, when the ART mode is terminated, the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of ceiling games from the number of times within a predetermined range, and information indicating the number of ceiling games is stored in the predetermined number of sub control RAM 41c. Is stored (set) in the storage area. The processing for determining the number of ceiling games will be described in detail later.

  When generating 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. 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. The sub-control CPU 41a that generates the right to shift to the ART mode in this manner functions as a first opportunity setting unit.

  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.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the effect of notifying the push order for the bell winning prize is not performed when there is no ART flag when the winning of the bell combination is instructed. For this reason, during the normal mode, an effect is made so that it is difficult to win a bell in a situation where there is no ART flag, and when the player wins the role of the bell, the player happens to stop in the push order for the bell winning. A winning combination (bell winning) occurs.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to cause a bell navigation effect to notify the pushing order for winning a bell when there is an ART flag when the winning of the bell role is instructed. For this reason, during the normal mode, an effect is performed so as to assist (assist) the bell winning in a situation with the ART flag, and the player wins a bell according to the bell navigating effect.

  In the bell navigation effect, the effect display device 14 displays three images simulating the stop button, and any one of “1”, “2”, and “3” is assigned to each of the three images. For example, in the bell navigation effect in which “1” is attached in the middle of three images imitating the stop button, “2” on the left, and “3” on the right, the stop button is [middle → left → right], that is, stop. The player is notified that the button 23C should be operated first.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the bell navigation effect is performed when the winning of the bell role is instructed in a situation where the ART flag is present. 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 performs a bell navigation effect that informs that the stop button 23C should be operated first. The bell navigator effect that causes the player to win a bell prize is advantageous information for the player to advance the game advantageously.

  In addition, when the winning of the rush replay combination is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as not to perform the effect of notifying the push order for rush when there is no ART flag. For this reason, during the normal mode, an effect is made so that it is difficult to win the rush replay role in a situation where there is no ART flag, and the player happens to stop in the push order for rush when the rush replay role is won. A rush replay role (rush entry) occurs in the scene.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to perform a Lip navigator effect informing the pressing order for rushing when there is an ART flag when the winning of the rushing replay role is instructed. For this reason, during the normal mode, an effect is performed so as to assist (assist) the rush prize in the situation with the ART flag, and the rush prize is generated when the player plays the game according to the Lip Navi effect.

  In the Lip Navi effect, the effect display device 14 displays three images simulating the stop button side by side as in the case of the Bell Navi effect, and each of the images is assigned one of “1”, “2”, and “3”. Is done.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to cause the Lip Navi effect to be performed in accordance with the start of the variable game when the winning of the rush replay role is instructed in the situation with the ART flag. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the re-navigation effect to be provided with the content of notifying the push order for rush according to the rush replay combination instructed to win. For example, in the case of the inrush replay group 3, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a Lip Navi effect that informs the user that the stop button should be operated in the pressing order of [Right → Left → Middle].

  When it is instructed that there is a rush prize as a result of performing the Lip Navi effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift from the next variable game to the normal ART mode as the ART mode. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a makes a transition to the normal ART mode in the normal mode, triggered by the rush prize in the situation with the ART flag. In this case, the internal control state is controlled to RT game. Such a rip navigator effect that causes the player to acquire a replay winning by a stop operation that matches a specific pressing order is advantageous information for the player to advance the game advantageously.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a restricts the transition to the normal ART mode when a rush prize is instructed as a result of not performing the Lip navigator effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a does not shift to the normal ART mode when there is no ART flag during the normal mode and the lip navigation effect is not performed. In this case, the internal control state is controlled to a non-RT game.

Next, the control related to the normal ART mode (normal low transition ART mode and normal high transition ART mode) in which the internal control state is associated with the RT game will be described.
When the right to shift to the ART mode is generated during the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to shift to the normal low transition ART mode or the normal high transition ART mode prior to the transition to the normal ART mode. decide. Along with the determination of the transfer destination, the sub control CPU 41a stores the number of stay games as the initial number of games for each mode indicating the number of variable games that can be performed at the transfer destination in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. Remember each one. In the present embodiment, any one of “20”, “30”, and “50” can be determined as the number of stay games. The number of stay games is also the number of variable games in which various assists of the player's game can be performed by a bell navigation effect or the like as the corresponding normal ART mode. The processing for determining the transfer destination and the number of staying games will be described in detail later.

  When determining the transfer destination and the number of stay games, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the determined transfer-destination normal ART mode at the time of actual transfer, and stores the determined stay-game number in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  The sub-control CPU 41a continues to hold the number of staying games until the number of staying games reaches “0 (zero)” even when the mode is shifted to another mode. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a suspends the normal ART mode and, for example, when shifting to the special ART mode described later, restarts the corresponding normal ART mode thereafter with the number of both stay games at the time of the interruption.

  The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the corresponding stay game number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c each time the start of the variable game is instructed in the normal ART mode. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of times that the variable game can be performed in the normal ART mode based on the execution of the variable game.

  The player is notified of the number of times that the variable game is performed in the normal ART mode by the effect display device 14. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the corresponding number of stay games stored in the sub control RAM 41c during the normal ART mode.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the “bell navigation effect” is performed in the same manner as described above when the winning of the bell role is instructed. For this reason, during the normal ART mode, an effect is performed so that bell spillage is avoided and the bell winning is assisted (assist), and when the player performs a game according to the bell navigation effect, bell spillage is avoided and the bell winning is achieved. Occur.

  In addition, when the bell winning is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to continue the normal ART mode being controlled. In this case, the internal control state is continued in the RT game. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to end the normal ART mode and shift to the normal mode when an instruction for missing the bell is given. In this case, the internal control state is controlled to a non-RT game.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the special ART mode by generating a right to shift to the special ART mode serving as the second transition opportunity when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the normal ART mode. As such a predetermined condition, in the present embodiment, the establishment of the sub-control CPU 41a is established by performing a special ART entry lottery in relation to the variable game in the normal ART mode. This special ART entry lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either “winning” or “non-winning” so as to have a predetermined winning probability. The sub-control CPU 41a generates a right to shift to the special ART mode when deriving the “winning” result in the special ART rush lottery, while specially deriving the “non-winning” result in the special ART rush lottery. Does not generate the right to transition to ART mode. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a that generates the right to shift to the special ART mode functions as a second opportunity setting unit.

  The random numbers used for the special ART entry lottery and the various lotteries described later are updated every predetermined cycle and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. 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-number lottery based on the acquired random numbers.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the special ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the next variable game from the next variable game to the special ART mode. In this case, the internal control state is controlled to RT game.

  In the present embodiment, during the normal ART mode, a plurality of types (in this embodiment, different setting ratios) are set, each of which determines the rate of occurrence of the right to transition to the special ART mode (setting ratio for establishment of a predetermined condition). Two types of normal ART modes are controlled.

  Then, in the normal high transition ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a has a ratio of “winning” in the special ART entry lottery than the normal low transition ART mode (proportion of occurrence (setting) of the right to transition to the special ART mode). Control to be higher. The ratio of “winning” in this special ART entry lottery indicates the ratio of transition from the normal low transition ART mode and the normal high transition ART mode to the special ART mode, and the normal high transition ART mode is the normal low transition ART. It shows that it is easier to shift to the special ART mode than the mode.

  If the sub-control CPU 41a does not generate the right to shift to the special ART mode as “unwined” in the special ART rush lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the production state to continue the normal ART mode being controlled from the next variable game. Control. In this case, the internal control state is controlled to RT game.

  In addition, when the number of both stay games stored in the sub control RAM 41c is “0”, the sub control CPU 41a notifies the “navigation end” that prevents various navigation effects from being performed. To control.

  While notifying the end of such navigation, the sub-control CPU 41a is not setting the number of staying games, so an effect display is performed so that various navigation effects are not performed even if the winning combination of the bell or replay is won. The display content of the device 14 is controlled. For this reason, during the notification of the end of the navigation, an effect is performed so as to make it difficult to avoid bell spillage, that is, to win a bell. On the other hand, during the notification of the end of the navigation, when the player wins the role of the bell, the player wins a bell when the player performs a stop operation in the order of pressing the bell.

  In addition, after the navigation end is being notified, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts the display screen of the effect display device 14 to the normal mode when the bell spills. In this case, the internal control state is controlled to a non-RT game.

Next, control related to the special ART mode in which the internal control state is associated with the RT game will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a terminates the special ART mode when the number of executions of the variable game executed during the special ART mode reaches the specified number of games (digestion of the specified number of games), and usually starts from the next variable game. Control to ART mode. In this case, the internal control state is controlled to RT game. As described above, the special ART mode of the present embodiment is controlled by dividing it into unit periods in which one set of variable games corresponding to the prescribed number of games is set.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs a prescribed game number determination process in which the prescribed game number is selected by lottery in accordance with the start of the special ART mode. In the prescribed game number determination process, the prescribed game number is an integer multiple of “30” of a plurality of types such as “30”, “60”, “90”, “120”, “150”, “180”, “210”. Either is determined. The prescribed game number determination process is performed by assigning random numbers to any of a plurality of kinds of prescribed game numbers so as to obtain a predetermined winning probability.

  When determining the prescribed game number, the sub control CPU 41a stores the decided prescribed game number in a predetermined area of the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the specified number of games stored in the sub-control RAM 41c every time the start of the variable game is instructed during the special ART mode. The sub-control CPU 41a determines that the number of executions of the variable game performed in the special ART mode has reached the specified number of games when the specified number of games is “0 (zero)”. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various assistances of the player's game by the bell navigation effect or the like as the special ART mode while the specified number of games is “1 or more”.

  The player is notified of the number of times that the variable game is performed in the special ART mode by the effect display device 14. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the specified number of games stored in the sub control RAM 41c during the special ART mode.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the “bell navigation effect” is performed in the same manner as described above when the winning of the bell role is instructed. For this reason, during the special ART mode, the performance is performed so that the bell winning is avoided (assist) by avoiding the bell spilling, and the player performs the game according to the bell navigation effect, thereby avoiding the bell spilling and the bell winning. Occur. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to end the special ART mode and shift to the normal mode when instructing to miss the bell role (bell spill). In this case, the internal control state is controlled to a non-RT game.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an extra number determination process for lottery and addition of the number of stay games related to the normal ART mode (addition) in relation to the variable game in the special ART mode. In this addition number determination process, one of a plurality of types such as “0 (zero)”, “10 times”, “20 times”, and “30 times” is determined as an additional number, and other than “0” is determined. Add (add) the number of staying games. Further, the extra number determination process is performed by assigning random numbers to any of the plural types of extra numbers so as to obtain a predetermined winning probability.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, depending on the number of stay games related to the normal ART mode during the special ART mode, the chance to shift to the special ART mode is added (extended). It will lead to the addition (extension) of.

  As described above, in a game state (normal game state) in which the internal control state is non-RT game and the production state is in the normal mode (normal game state), it is difficult for the player to win the replay role, and if the player does not have the right to enter the ART mode, It can be said that it is disadvantageous for the player because it cannot be performed advantageously.

  In addition, the game state (first advantageous game state) in which the internal control state is RT game and the production state is the normal ART mode is easy to win the replay role, and the player can advantageously play the game. It can be said that it is advantageous for.

  In addition, a game state (second advantageous game state) in which the internal control state is RT game and the production state is the special ART mode (second advantageous game state) is easy to win the replay role and is returned to the normal ART mode, and the player has an advantage for the game. Can be said to be the most advantageous for the player.

  For this reason, since the special ART mode is most advantageous to the player, the degree of advantage is high even in the ART mode. On the other hand, the normal ART mode is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode, but the degree of advantage is lower in the ART mode.

The main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a that control the gaming state in this way function as state control means.
Hereinafter, the process for determining the number of ceiling games of this embodiment is demonstrated.

  The CPU 41a for sub control performs a ceiling game number determination process for determining the number of ceiling games when the ART mode (normal ART mode or special ART mode) is terminated. This ceiling game number determination process is performed using any one of the table A, table B, and table C for determining the ceiling game number stored in the sub control RAM 41c, and is “0 (zero)” or “100”. , “200”,..., “900”, “1000”, and the like.

Here, each feature of the tables A, B, and C for determining the number of ceiling games of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6A, the table A may determine all the ceiling game number candidates from “0” to “1000”, and in particular, the table A has a ceiling game number of “700” or more. It is configured to be easier to determine.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the table B has a possibility of determining all candidates for the number of ceiling games “0” to “1000”. Also, “0” and “300” can be determined more easily than other tables.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, the table C may determine only the ceiling game number candidates from “0” to “200”, and in particular, “100” and “200” are set to other tables. It is configured to be easier to determine.

  For this reason, when the number of ceiling games is determined by the table A, the number of ceiling games is likely to be larger than that of other tables, and the time to reach the ceiling is likely to be longer, which is disadvantageous for the player. .

  On the other hand, when the number of ceiling games is determined by the table C, the number of ceiling games is likely to be smaller than that of other tables, and the time to reach the ceiling is likely to be shortened, which is advantageous for the player.

  Further, when the number of ceiling games is determined by the table B, the number of ceiling games is likely to be large, and the number of ceiling games is likely to be smaller than that of the table A, but the number of ceiling games is larger than that of the table C. It is easy to become, and shows the feature that it is advantageous to the player over the table A but disadvantageous than the table C.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the table for determining the number of ceiling games used in the game number determination process according to the table selection condition.
Specifically, when the previous ceiling game number is determined by the table A (the ceiling is reached at the table A), the table selection condition of “condition 1” is classified. Further, when the previous ceiling game number is determined by the table B (reaching the ceiling at the table B), the table selection condition of “condition 2” is classified. Further, when the previous ceiling game number is determined by the table C (the ceiling is reached at the table C), the table selection condition of “condition 3” is classified. In addition, when the previous normal ART mode is finished (through) without generating the right to shift to the special ART mode (when the normal ART mode is through, no trigger is set), the table selection condition of “condition 4” are categorized. For this reason, the situation classified into the table selection conditions of “condition 1” to “condition 3” includes a case where the previous normal ART mode is terminated with a right to shift to the special ART mode.

  Depending on the table selection conditions classified in this way, the ratio for specifying the table for determining the number of ceiling games used in the ceiling game number determining process is determined for each. Note that the table for determining the number of ceiling games used in the ceiling game number determination process is specified in random numbers in “table A”, “table B”, and “table C” so as to have a predetermined probability according to the table selection condition. Is done.

  When the table selection conditions are classified into “condition 1” to “condition 3” as shown in “condition 1 o'clock”, “condition 2 o'clock”, and “condition 3 o'clock” in FIGS. (That is, when the right to shift to the special ART mode occurs in the normal ART mode), the table B is most easily specified, and the table C <the table A is easily specified. Regarding table C, it becomes easier to specify in the order of “condition 3” <“condition 2” <“condition 1”, and the table C that is more advantageous to the player is specified as the previous time is more advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the more disadvantageous the player the previous time is, the easier it is to specify the table C that is more advantageous to the player.

  On the other hand, as shown in “condition 4 o'clock” in FIG. 7E, when the table selection condition is classified as “condition 4”, it is continuously generated without generating the right to shift to the special ART mode. And the number of fluctuating games that have actually stayed in the previous (most recent) normal ART mode (the number of staying games). The sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) in the predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c the number of times of continuous slew without generating the right to shift to the special ART mode. Further, the sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) the number of stay games in the normal ART mode in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c at the end of the previous normal ART.

  Specifically, when the number of continuous slews is “1 time (through 1 time)”, the table A and the table C are specified without specifying the table A. In particular, the table B is configured to be specified only when the number of fluctuating games actually stayed in the previous normal ART mode is “0 (zero)” to “20” (“20” or less). . Further, when the number of fluctuating games actually staying in the previous normal ART mode is “31 to (31 or more)”, only the table C is specified.

  Further, when the number of times of continuous slew is “2 times (2 times through)”, the table A and the table C are specified without specifying the table A. In particular, the table B is configured to be specified only when the number of fluctuating games actually stayed in the previous normal ART mode is “0 (zero)” to “20” (“20” or less). . In addition, when the number of fluctuating games actually stayed in the previous normal ART mode is “21” to “30” (“21” or more, “30” or less), “31 to (31 or more)”, the table Only C is specified.

  In addition, when the number of consecutive slews is “three times or more (three or more slews)”, the table A is not specified regardless of the number of the fluctuating games actually stayed in the previous normal ART mode. The table C is specified only.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode based on “Condition 4”, the number of ceiling games thereafter is not determined by the table A. The preferential state determined by any of the tables C is controlled. That is, the number of ceiling games is no longer determined in a situation that is at least disadvantageous for the player, and the period until the number of ceiling games reaches in the normal mode thereafter is longer than the normal case of “condition 1” to “condition 3”. It is the structure which raises the possibility of becoming shorter.

  In addition, if the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode based on “Condition 4”, the number of the fluctuating games actually staying in the previous (most recent) normal ART mode is large, that is, to the special ART mode. The greater the chance that the transfer right is generated, the higher the possibility that the number of subsequent ceiling games will be determined by the table C. In particular, when the number of fluctuating games actually stayed in the previous normal ART mode is “31” or more, the number of ceiling games thereafter is determined by the table C. That is, the ceiling game number is determined in a situation that is advantageous to the player, and the possibility that the period until the ceiling game number is reached in the normal mode thereafter is further increased.

  In addition, when the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode based on “Condition 4”, it is repeated that the number of consecutive slews is large (large), that is, the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated. As the number of ceiling games is increased, the possibility that the number of subsequent ceiling games will be determined by the table C increases. In particular, when the player has passed three or more times in succession, the number of ceiling games thereafter is determined by the table C. That is, the number of ceiling games is determined in a situation that is advantageous to the player, and a situation is created in which a right to shift to the special ART mode is likely to occur.

Hereinafter, the process for determining the transfer destination and the number of staying games determined at the time of shifting to the normal ART mode of the present embodiment will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs transition destination determination processing for determining the transition destination of the normal ART mode when generating the right to transition to the ART mode during the normal mode. This transition destination determination process is performed by assigning random numbers to the transition destinations of “normally low transition (transition to normal low transition ART mode)” and “normally high transition (transition to normal high transition ART mode)” according to the situation at that time. Is done. The sub-control CPU 41a that performs the migration destination determination process functions as a control setting unit.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the situation in which the transition destination of the normal ART mode is determined includes the number of times of continuous slew without generating the right to transition to the special ART mode, and the type of the previous (most recent) normal ART mode. Classified accordingly. Note that the “normal” situation includes a case where the previous normal ART mode is terminated with a right to shift to the special ART mode. The sub-control CPU 41a stores (sets) the type of the normal ART mode in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c when the previous normal ART mode ends.

  Specifically, in the case of passing through without generating the right to shift to the special ART mode, it is easier to determine the shift destination to the normal high shift ART mode than “normal”. In the case of “normal”, only the transition destination to the normal low transition ART mode is determined.

  In addition, between the number of consecutive slews, the order of “through 1 time” <“through 2 times” <“through 3 times or more”, that is, as the number of continuous slews increases, It is configured so that the migration destination can be easily determined. In the present embodiment, between the number of consecutive slews, the greater the number of consecutive slews regardless of the type of the previous normal ART mode, the easier it is to determine the transition destination to the normal high transition mode. It is configured as follows.

  In addition, when the number of consecutive slews is the same, the transition destination to the normal high transition mode is easier to determine when the previous time is the normal high transition ART mode than when the previous time is the normal low transition ART mode. It is comprised so that it may become.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, there is a possibility that the transition destination to the normal high transition ART mode is determined in the subsequent transition to the normal ART mode. Will increase. In other words, the transition destination in the transition to the normal ART mode is determined in a situation that is advantageous to the player, and the possibility of transition to the special ART mode in the subsequent normal ART mode is greater than in the case of “normal” It is the composition which raises.

  In addition, when the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the number of consecutive slews is large (many), that is, the right to shift to the special ART mode is repeated, so that the normal When shifting to the ART mode, the possibility of determining the shift destination to the normal high shift ART mode is increased. In particular, if the previous time was the normal low transition ART mode, there is a higher possibility that the transition destination to the normal high transition ART mode will be determined than the previous time in the subsequent transition to the normal ART mode. That is, in the subsequent normal ART mode, the transition destination for the transition to the normal ART mode is determined in a situation that is advantageous to the player, and as long as the transition to the normal ART mode is made, the transition to the special ART mode is made. It is configured to create a situation where rights are likely to be generated.

  In addition, when the right to transition to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the previous time is the normal high transition ART mode when the previous is the normal high transition ART mode while the number of consecutive slews is the same. Therefore, the possibility of determining the transition destination to the normal high transition ART mode is higher than that in the case of the above. Further, as the number of slews increases, the possibility that the transition destination to the normal high transition ART mode will be determined in the subsequent transition to the normal ART mode is higher than the previous time. Therefore, the greater the chance that the right to transition to the special ART mode in the previous normal ART mode is generated, the more the transition to the normal high transition ART mode is determined in the subsequent transition to the normal ART mode. The potential will increase synergistically.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a game number determination process for determining the number of staying games in the normal ART mode when generating the right to shift to the ART mode during the normal mode. This stay game number determination process is performed by assigning random numbers to the number of stay games of “20”, “30”, and “50” according to the situation at that time. The sub-control CPU 41a that performs this stay game number determination process functions as the number-of-times setting means.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the situation in which the number of stay games in the normal ART mode is determined is classified according to the number of times that the game has been continuously passed without generating the right to shift to the special ART mode. Note that the “normal” situation includes a case where the previous normal ART mode is terminated with a right to shift to the special ART mode.

  Specifically, when the game is passed without generating the right to shift to the special ART mode, the number of stay games of “30” and “50” can be determined more easily than “normal”. In the case of “normal”, the majority is “20”, and “50” is not determined.

  In addition, between the number of consecutive slews, “20” is determined as the number of consecutive slews increases in the order of “through 1 time” <“through 2 times” <“through 3 times or more”. While it becomes difficult, “30” and “50” are easily determined.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a has passed without generating the right to shift to the special ART mode, the stay game for determining the number of stay games (the number of games actually stayed) in the normal ART mode that has passed through. Further add to the number to determine the final number of staying games. That is, the sub control CPU 41a adds the number of stay games stored in the sub control RAM 41c to the number of stay games determined in the current game number determination process for the number of stay games in the previous normal ART mode. The number of stay games in the current (next) normal ART mode is stored (set) in the sub-control RAM 41c. For example, when the number of stay games in the previous normal ART mode is “20 (times)” and “30 (times)” is determined in the game number determination process, the stay game in the current normal ART mode The number is “50 (times)”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the relatively large number of games such as “30” and “50” as the number of stay games in the normal ART mode thereafter. The possibility of being decided will increase. That is, the number of staying games in the normal ART mode is determined in a situation that is advantageous to the player, and the possibility of shifting to the special ART mode in the subsequent normal ART mode is higher than in the case of “normal”. It has become.

  In addition, when the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the number of consecutive slews is large (many), that is, the right to shift to the special ART mode is repeated, so that the normal There is a high possibility that relatively large numbers of games such as “30” and “50” are determined as the number of stay games in the ART mode. For this reason, in the subsequent normal ART mode, the number of staying games in the normal ART mode is determined in a situation that is advantageous to the player, and as long as the transition to the normal ART mode is made, the right to shift to the special ART mode is generated It is configured to create a situation that is easy to do.

  In addition, when the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the possibility that the number of staying games in the previous (most recent) normal ART mode is added and increased is increased. In particular, the number of staying games in the previous normal ART mode is added even when “20” is determined as the number of staying games when shifting to the normal ART mode after the right to transition to the special ART mode is not generated. As a result, the number of stay games of at least “21” or more is finally determined. That is, in the subsequent normal ART mode, the number of staying games in the normal ART mode is determined in a situation that is advantageous to the player, and as long as the transition to the normal ART mode is made, the right to transition to the special ART mode is generated. It is configured to create an easy situation.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) If the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the right to shift to the ART mode is likely to be generated in the subsequent normal mode. For this reason, during the normal mode after the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, it becomes a scene where the expectation can be re-established with respect to the generation of the right to shift to the special ART mode. Can improve the player's willingness to continue playing.

  Further, in the normal mode after the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, it is repeated many times that the right to shift to the normal ART mode is not generated and the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated. Therefore, it is possible to contribute to the suppression of the occurrence of a situation where the transition to the special ART mode is not made at all. Thus, by actively creating a situation where the right to transition to the special ART mode is generated, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to continue the game.

  (2) In the normal mode after the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the number of ceiling games until the right to shift to the ART mode is generated is “condition 1” to “condition 3”. As compared with the normal case based on, control is easily performed to be small. Therefore, even if the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the player's willingness to continue the game until the transition to the normal ART mode can be increased for the time being.

  (3) In the normal ART mode after the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, even if the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated, the normal mode is switched to the ART mode in the subsequent normal mode. The number of ceiling games until the transfer right is generated is controlled to be further reduced. For this reason, since it is a case where the situation where the right to transfer to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode is repeated, the player's willingness to continue the game until the transition to the normal ART mode again can be stimulated.

  (4) In the normal mode after the right to transfer to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the higher the chance that the right to transfer to the special ART mode is generated, the more the right to transfer to the subsequent ART mode. The number of ceiling games before the occurrence is controlled to be easily reduced. For this reason, the more disappointing the player is, the more preferential the game will be, and the player will be discouraged and stop the game. Later, the player's willingness to play with the present pachislot 10 can be stimulated.

  (5) In the normal mode after the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode based on “condition 4”, the number of ceiling games until the right to shift to the ART mode is generated is “condition 1 ”To“ Condition 3 ”as compared with the normal case. For this reason, a player's motivation can be raised more effectively.

  (6) If the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the number of staying games tends to increase when the right to shift to the ART mode (normal ART mode) is subsequently generated. For this reason, during the game after the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, it becomes a scene where the player can have expectation again for the generation of the right to shift to the special ART mode. The willingness to continue playing can be improved.

  (7) When the right to shift to the ART mode after the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the stay game at the time of shifting to the normal ART mode is added. Become. For this reason, even if the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, if the number of stay games at the time of shifting to the next normal ART mode is increased and increased, for the time being, the normal ART again It is possible to increase the player's willingness to continue playing until the mode is changed.

  (8) When the right to shift to the ART mode after the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the number of staying games becomes larger as the number of consecutive slews increases. It is easily controlled to be large. For this reason, the more disappointing the player is, the more preferential the game will be, and the player will be discouraged and stop the game. Later, the player's willingness to play with the present pachislot 10 can be stimulated.

  (9) If the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the generation ratio of the right to shift to the special ART mode is likely to increase when the right to shift to the ART mode is subsequently generated. . For this reason, during the game after the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, it becomes a scene where the player can have expectation again for the generation of the right to shift to the special ART mode. The willingness to continue playing can be improved.

  (10) When the right to shift to the ART mode after the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the special ART mode is switched to the previous (most recent) normal ART mode. The rate of occurrence of the right to transfer is likely to increase. For this reason, even if the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, as a result of shifting to the next normal ART mode, the generation rate of the right to transfer to the special ART mode is likely to be higher than the previous time. If so, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to continue the game until the transition to the normal ART mode again.

  (11) When the right to transition to the ART mode after the right to transition to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the more the number of consecutive slews, the more the special ART mode The rate of occurrence of the transfer right is controlled easily. For this reason, the more disappointing the player is, the more preferential the game will be, and the player will be discouraged and stop the game. Later, the player's willingness to play with the present pachislot 10 can be stimulated.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the present embodiment, when the table for determining the number of ceiling games based on “Condition 4” is specified, the table A is not selected, but the table A may be selectable. However, the probability that the table A in this case is specified is preferably set lower than that based on “Condition 1” to “Condition 3”.

  In the present embodiment, when the table for determining the number of ceiling games is specified, the number of stay games actually stayed in the previous normal ART mode is considered. However, the number of stay games is not considered continuously. Then, only the number of slews may be considered.

  In the present embodiment, when the table for determining the number of ceiling games is specified, the number of consecutive slews is considered. However, after the right to transition to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, You may make it consider only whether it exists. In this case, the number of stay games actually stayed in the previous normal ART mode may or may not be considered.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, a dedicated number for determining the number of ceiling games in the normal mode after the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode. A table D1 and a table D2 can be newly provided. As such a dedicated table, a configuration having an upper limit on the number of ceiling games that can be determined, such as the table D1, may be employed. In this example, a number larger than the upper limit of the table C is set, but “100” or “200” can be set as the upper limit. In addition, as a dedicated table, the number of ceiling games that can be determined can be determined in advance as in the table D2. In this example, the same number as the upper limit of the table C is set, but “100” and “300” can also be determined.

  In the present embodiment, classifications such as “Condition 1” to “Condition 3” have been made. However, after such a classification is not set, the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode. It is also possible to classify only by no.

  In the present embodiment, when determining the number of staying games in the normal ART mode, for example, “20” may not be determined by “through once” or “through twice”. That is, in the normal ART mode after the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, at least “30” is determined, and a configuration that does not become disadvantageous than “normal” can be adopted.

  In this embodiment, when determining the number of staying games in the normal ART mode, only “normal” is considered without considering whether the right to transition to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode. You may comprise by distribution. Even in this configuration, it is possible to contribute to an increase in the player's motivation by adding the number of staying games in the previous normal ART mode.

  In the present embodiment, when determining the number of stay games in the normal ART mode, the number of stay games in the previous normal ART mode may not be added. Even in this configuration, it is possible to contribute to an increase in the player's motivation by increasing the possibility that the number of staying games will increase depending on the number of times of continuous slew.

In the present embodiment, when the number of stay games in the normal ART mode is determined, the number of stay games that can be determined can be determined in advance according to the number of consecutive throughs.
In the present embodiment, when determining the transition destination of the normal ART mode, the transition to the normal high transition ART mode is always determined after the right to transition to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode. It can also be. In addition, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the transition to the normal high transition ART mode is always determined for two or more throughs.

  In the present embodiment, when determining the transition destination of the normal ART mode, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the type of the normal ART mode that can be determined is determined in advance according to the number of times of continuous slewing. For example, if the number of consecutive slews is an odd number, the transition to the normal high transition ART mode may be determined, and if the number of consecutive slews is an even number, the transition to the normal low transition ART mode may be determined.

  In the present embodiment, in the normal ART mode after the right to transfer to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode, the ratio of occurrence of the right to transfer to the special ART mode is controlled internally (controllable) regardless of the transfer destination. It can also be realized with specifications that increase to In this case, every time the situation in which the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode is repeated, the generation rate of the right to shift to the special ART mode may be controlled to be sequentially increased from the previous time. it can.

  -In this embodiment, as shown to Fig.11 (a)-(c), the content considered when determining the transfer destination of normal ART mode can also be changed and comprised. As such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 11A, it is possible to consider only whether or not the right to shift to the special ART mode is not generated in the normal ART mode. Further, as such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 11B, a configuration in which only the number of times of continuous slewing is considered can be employed. Further, as such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 11C, a configuration in which only the type of the previous normal ART mode is considered regardless of the number of times of continuous slewing can be used.

-In this embodiment, as shown to Fig.11 (a), (b), the structure which can determine normal high transfer ART mode as a transfer destination of normal ART mode in "normal" may be sufficient.
In the present embodiment, the number of types of normal ART modes can be increased to three or more, and the mode increased in the above-described manner may be distributed as a configuration for determining the transfer destination of the normal ART mode. .

  In this embodiment, the right to transition to the special ART mode is generated in the normal ART mode for at least one of determination of the number of ceiling games, determination of the number of staying games in the normal ART mode, and transition destination of the normal ART mode. If consideration is given to whether or not it is after the absence, it is possible to contribute to improvement of the player's willingness to continue the game. For this reason, it is possible to select elements to be considered according to the specifications. For example, if the specification does not consider the transition destination of the normal ART mode, the effect state of the normal ART mode can be set to only one type.

  In the present embodiment, part or all of the control related to the effect state may be performed by the main control CPU 40a, or part of the control related to the internal control state may be performed by the sub control CPU 41a. Good.

  In the present embodiment, the specification up to the transition to the normal ART mode may be changed. For example, the right to transition to the ART mode can be generated even in “winning” in the transition lottery performed during the normal mode.

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous gaming state may be advantageous to the player, and for example, the winning probability of the combined replay role may be realized with the same specifications as the situation in which the normal gaming state is assumed. The special ART mode may be advantageous to the player, and the content is not limited to the number of staying games in the normal ART mode, but the specification that adds (adds) the specified number of games in the special ART mode itself. It can also be realized.

In the present embodiment, the trigger for shifting to the normal ART mode may be changed, and a winning combination with a payout of medals can be won.
-In this embodiment, the player is notified of the effect state by the light emission effect of the lamp R, or a dedicated lamp for each effect state is provided to light up these to notify the player of the effect state, or the speaker SP The player may be notified of the effect state by voice effect. In this case, various navigation effects may be performed by the lamp R or the speaker SP.

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

  The present embodiment may have a so-called bonus combination. When a bonus combination is provided, the internal control state can be determined so as to determine whether the RT function is activated or deactivated, depending on whether or not the bonus combination is carried over.

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

  L1 ... Symbol stop line, 10 ... Pachi-slot, 13 ... Drum unit, 14 ... Production display device, 13L ... Left reel, 13C ... Middle reel, 13R ... Right reel, 22 ... Start lever, 23L, 23C, 23R ... Stop button, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (1)

In varying the symbols on a plurality of rows on the basis of the start operation is performed gaming machine rows U遊 technique is initiated by the symbol display means,
And means for controlling the Yu technique state, and a state control means for controlling the transition between the advantageous beneficial gaming state for the player than the normal game state in the normal game state,
First trigger setting means for setting establishment of a first transition trigger that triggers control to a first advantageous gaming state in which the degree of advantage is controlled to be low in the advantageous gaming state in relation to the game in the normal gaming state When,
A second opportunity to establish the establishment of a second transition opportunity that triggers control to the second advantageous gaming state in which the degree of advantage is controlled to be high in the advantageous gaming state in relation to the game in the first advantageous gaming state Setting means;
Frequency setting means for setting an initial number of games that can be controlled to the first advantageous gaming state prior to the start of the first advantageous gaming state when establishment of the first transition opportunity is set,
The state control means includes
The transition of the normal gaming state and the first advantageous gaming state is controlled, and when the establishment of the first transition trigger is set during the normal gaming state, the first advantageous gaming state is controlled, and the first After the game for the initial number of games in one advantageous game state has elapsed, control to the normal game state,
The transition to the first advantageous gaming state and the second advantageous gaming state is controlled, and when the establishment of the second transition opportunity is set during the first advantageous gaming state, the second advantageous gaming state is controlled. ,
Said number setting means, the trigger if the establishment of the first transition triggered is set after opportunity not set after the establishment of the second transition triggered is migrated without being set by the second trigger setting means rather easily set a large number as the initial game number than when only after non-setting,
The number-of-times setting means adds the initial number of games set in the most recent first advantageous gaming state to the current initial number of games when the establishment of the first transition opportunity after the non-setting of the opportunity is set. A gaming machine characterized by setting .