JP6097658B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine row U遊 technique by varying a pattern of the plurality of rows on the basis of the open HajimeMisao operation is initiated by the symbol display unit.

  Traditionally, a spinning-reel game machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachi-slot”), which is a type of gaming machine, uses a medal, and when a medal is inserted into the pachi-slot, the game is started and a predetermined pattern can be easily obtained. A state (hereinafter referred to as “specific state”) that is advantageous to the player to be played is performed.

  And in the pachislot of patent document 1, during the game performed in such a specific state, various lotteries (additions) are made to extend the period of the game performed in the specific state that greatly affects the player's profit. Lottery and continuous lottery).

  In this way, in the pachislot of Patent Document 1, the player's greatest concern is how to acquire the right to perform various lotteries that greatly influence the player's profit. In addition, there is a pachislot in which a suggestion effect that suggests extension information such as a lottery probability in various lotteries is executed.

JP 2011-160844 A

  However, in such a pachislot of Patent Document 1, there is a tendency that the suggestion effect is likely to be executed if the extension information is advantageous, but on the other hand, the suggestion effect is difficult to be executed if the extension information is disadvantageous. In this case, there was a risk that the interest in the game would decline.

  The present invention was made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to enhance the effect of the suggestion effect that suggests the degree of advantage of the extended information, thereby enhancing the interest in the game. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the performance.

Gaming machine to solve the above problem, after the row U遊 technique by varying a pattern of the plurality of rows is initiated by the symbol display means based on the open HajimeMisao operation, the symbol display based on the stop operation in display result Gashirube gaming machine issued in means, derivation of performing the winning symbol combination lottery means for drawing a person selected combination based on the start operation, control to derive the displayed result on the symbol display unit based on the stop operation and control means, and a state control means for performing a game and made the control of a particular state in the advantageous state for the player than the normal state, the specific state on condition that won prolongation triggered combination Te said specific state smell and entitlement determination means for determining whether to grant the extension right to extend the control, and the extension information determining means advantageously degree for the previous SL extending right determines which different kinds of extended information or al, the particular before Te state smell Kinobe When winning the special combination of trigger role, and a presentation control means capable of executing a suggested directing suggesting the extension information, the derived control unit, when the player wins the special role When the stop operation satisfies a specific operation condition, control is performed to cause the symbol display means to derive a display result indicating the winning of the special role. If you win, the extended right to determine whether to grant, the effect control means is, if you win before Symbol special officer, said at the time advantageous degree of extension information is disadvantageous in an advantageous higher probability than when the suggested have line control to execute an effect, the suggestion effect is summarized in that a demonstration of notifying the specific operating conditions.

With respect to the gaming machine, the right grant determining means may be configured to store the extension information in at least one of a case where the special role is won and a case where a non-special role that is not the special role is elected among the extended trigger roles. When the degree of advantage is advantageous, the extension right may be determined with a higher probability than when it is disadvantageous .

For the gaming machine, the derivation control means satisfies when the stop operation satisfies a specific operation condition when a non-special role that is not the special role is elected in the specific state. In both cases, the symbol display means performs control for deriving the display result indicating the winning of the non-special role, and the right granting determination means, when the non-special role is won in the specific state, The extension right may be determined .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by enhancing the effect of the suggestion effect that suggests the degree of advantage of the extension information.

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. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows a winning combination determination table, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the detail of a replay combination. The schematic diagram which shows the mode of a transition of a game state and an effect state. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the transition expected value to ART special mode, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows various probabilities.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachi-slot 10 includes a rectangular parallelepiped main body 11 having an open front surface, and a front door 12 that is pivotally supported with respect to an edge side of the main body 11 so as to be capable of rotating and opening. On the front door 12, an effect display means 14 as an effect executing means and an informing means for performing a display effect during a game (during a variable game), a decorative lamp La that emits various effect effect lights, and a speaker Sp that performs an audio effect Are arranged.

  A central panel 15 provided in the center of the front surface of the front door 12 is provided with a see-through window 16 through which the inside of the machine can be seen, and a symbol display means that is separate from the effect display device 14 is provided inside the machine. A drum unit 13 is provided. 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 21 symbols are printed in a predetermined order. It is composed of

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

  Each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) is provided side by side. 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 on each reel are stopped and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 at the upper, middle, and lower positions. Each reel is provided with reel sensors SE1, SE2, SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting their rotational positions, corresponding to the reel sensors.

  Further, the pachislot 10 has a plurality (five in this embodiment) of symbol stop lines that define combinations of symbols to be stopped (derived display results) in a symbol display region that can be seen through from the perspective window 16. Is formed. In this embodiment, as a symbol stop line, a combination of one winning line L1 (shown by a solid line) that can be determined as a winning combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed, and a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed cannot be determined as winning. Four non-winning lines L2 to L5 (shown by broken lines) are formed.

  In the see-through window 16, a winning line L1 (valid) is formed by the symbol stop positions D2, D5, and D8 among the symbol stop positions D1 to D9 where symbols of each column are stopped and displayed. Further, a non-winning line L2 (invalid) is formed by the symbol stop positions D1, D4, D7, and a non-winning line L3 (invalid) is formed by the symbol stop positions D3, D6, D9. Further, a non-winning line L4 (invalid) is formed by the symbol stop positions D1, D5, D9, and a non-winning line L5 (invalid) is formed by the symbol stop positions D3, D5, D7. In addition, the central panel 15 is configured with various information display units 17 that notify information related to the variable game.

  The front door 12 is provided with a medal slot 18. Behind the medal slot 18, a medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects passage of medals is disposed. The front door 12 is provided with a BET button 19 and a MAXBET button 20 in order from the left. 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) in the present embodiment) as the bet number of the variable game. A button to be pressed (operated).

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

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

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

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

Next, an operation for a player to play a variable game as a game, and operating states of various devices accompanying this operation will be described.
In a state where medals can be inserted into the floating game or each BET button 19 or 20 can be operated, a predetermined bet number is set by operating each BET button 19 or 20. The winning line is activated and the execution of the variable game is allowed.

  When the number of bets is set as described above and the operation of the start lever 22 is acceptable, that is, when the player performs the start operation of the start lever 22 while the game can be started, each reel of the drum unit 13 rotates. In addition, 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 on the fluoroscopic window 16 in the upper, middle and lower rows of the corresponding row.

  When all of the reels are stopped, a winning combination occurs when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line forms a predetermined award mode. It is given to the player.

  The one-time variable game in this embodiment starts with the start operation of the start lever 22 after the bet number is set, and the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed by the stop operation of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R. The process ends when the control related to the payout of medals is completed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2, a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 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, when none of the symbol combinations that can be stopped and displayed based on the winning combination shown in FIG. 2 is stopped and displayed on the winning line, no prize medal is given to the player (one or more prizes). No medal). In the following description, a combination of symbols in the case where a winning line is formed by a combination of symbols not corresponding to any of those shown in FIG.

  In addition, when [CHERRY / ANY / ANY] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, two prize medals are paid out. It should be noted that any symbol (“ANY”) may be used as the symbol that is stopped and displayed at the stop position of the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R that form the winning line. In the following description, a winning mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Cherry / ANY / ANY] is referred to as “cherry stop eye”. The cherry stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining the “cherry role” as the winning role.

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

  Further, when [Bell Bell Bell] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that 12 prize medals are paid out. In the following description, a prize mode in which a winning line is formed by [Bell Bell Bell] is referred to as a “bell stop eye”. The stoppage of the bell can be won by determining “Bell” as the winning role.

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

  In addition to the [Replay / Replay / Bell] shown in FIG. 2, when [Replay / Belle / Replay] and [Bell / Replay / Replay] (not shown) are stopped and displayed on the winning line, the above-mentioned replay is performed. It stipulates that a game be granted. Hereinafter, an award mode in which a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Bell] or the like is referred to as a “special stop eye”. The special stop eye can be won by determining the special replay role as the winning role.

  Further, when [Bell / Replay / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that the above-mentioned replay is given. Hereinafter, an award mode in which a winning line is formed by [Bell / Replay / Watermelon] is referred to as “rush stop eye”. This rush stoppage can be won by determining the rush replay role as the winning role.

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

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

  In addition, the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with an RT function (re-game role probability variation function) for controlling by changing the winning probability of the replay role. This RT function may control the state to a low probability RT game in which the RT function is inactive and the winning probability of the combined replay combination is set to the low probability lottery state (low probability). On the other hand, the RT function activates the RT function, and the winning probability of the combined replay role is changed (improved) from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state (high probability). It may be controlled.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachislot machine 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, calculates various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. In addition, a sub-control board 41 is mounted on the rear side of the machine to execute effect control according to the gaming state. The sub-control board 41 receives various control signals output from the main control board 40 and executes predetermined control based on the control signals.

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

  A position signal is input to the main control CPU 40a from the connected reel sensors SE1 to SE3 in accordance with the symbol (rotational position of each rotating reel) displayed on the see-through window 16. Then, the main control CPU 40a specifies the rotation position and stop position of each reel from the position signal, and controls the rotation and stop of each reel based on the position signal.

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

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

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of winning combination determination tables in which internal winning probabilities for each gaming state and for each winning information group are defined as ranges for assigning winning combination determining random numbers.

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

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

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

Here, the winning combination determination tables T1 and T2 stored in the main control ROM 40b shown in FIG. 4 will be described.
In the main control ROM 40b, the type of the winning information group to be the lottery object and the winning probability of each winning information group to be the lottery object (random values distributed to each winning information group to be the lottery object (in the range of random values) A table in which the number based on the game state is tabulated is stored. Each winning combination determination table is used by the main control CPU 40a according to the gaming state. The winning combination determination table T1 is associated with the low probability RT game, and the winning combination determination table T2 is associated with the high probability RT game.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in the winning combination determination tables T1 and T2, the winning probabilities of the cherry, watermelon, bell, and replay roles based on the winning information group are defined. In the general game, the winning combination random number is distributed so that the winning probability of the replay role is higher in the high probability RT game (1 / 1.9) than in the low probability RT game (1 / 7.3). ing.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the winning probability of the replay role is the winning information group in which the normal replay role (unquestioned) is associated with the low probability RT game (winning role determination table T1), and the rush replay role. And the winning probability of each of the winning information groups in which overlapping winnings of the normal replay combination are associated with each other. Note that the rush overlap replay group 1 and the rush overlap replay group 2 are set in the winning information group in which the overlapping winnings of the rush replay role and the normal replay role are associated with each other.

  In addition, the winning probability of the replay role corresponds to the winning information group in which the normal replay role (unquestioned) is associated with the high-reliability RT game (winning role determination table T2), and the overlapping wins of the special replay role and the normal replay role. Each winning probability with the attached winning information group is defined. The special overlap replay group 1 to the special overlap replay group 6 are set in the winning information group in which the overlapping winnings of the special replay role and the normal replay role are associated with each other.

  In addition, the winning probability of the bell role defines the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning information groups associated with the bell role. In the winning information group for the bell role, the bell group 1 to the bell group 6 are set.

  In the following description, the phrase “winning a normal replay role” means winning a winning information group associated with a normal replay role (unquestioned). Further, the “winning of the rush replay role” means winning of the rush duplication replay group 1 and the rush duplication replay group 2. The term “special replay winning” means winning of the special overlapping replay group 1 to the special overlapping replay group 6. In addition, the phrase “winning of the bell role” means winning of the bell group 1 to the bell group 6. 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. In addition, the “rush entry award” means a stop display of a rush stop based on a rush replay role associated with each rush duplication replay group. The term “special prize” means a stop display of a special stop eye based on a special replay combination associated with each special overlapping replay group.

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a receives various operation signals, the main control CPU 40a executes predetermined control determined by the various operation signals. The main control CPU 40a executes display control of the various information display units 17 each time by inputting various operation signals and performing various controls.

  The main control CPU 40a sets a bet number when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 or when an operation signal of each BET button 19 or 20 is input, and changes when a predetermined bet number is set. A state where a game can be started is generated.

  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. In this lottery, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning combination determination random number from the main control RAM 40c, and among the winning combination determination tables stored in the main control ROM 40b, the winning combination determination table corresponding to the gaming state. Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired value belongs to the value range of each winning combination, and a winning information group to be won is determined. As described above, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination of the winning combination associated with the winning information group by determining the winning information group. Note that the main control CPU 40a is able to specify the game state by setting state information (such as a flag) indicating the game state in the main control RAM 40c. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs the role lottery in this way functions as a winning combination lottery means.

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

  Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game at the timing when the operation of the start lever 22 by the player is detected (after performing a predetermined process such as a role lottery), and displays the lottery result of the role lottery. The illustrated variable game start command is output to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). This variable game start command is a command for instructing a combination of a plurality of pieces of information in the case of duplicate wins, and is a command that can specify a winning combination in which a push order for winning is specified. The main control CPU 40a detects the operation of the start lever 22 by the player, and in a state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game, each reel is started so as to start the rotation operation of each reel. Control.

  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 specifies information on fluctuation or stop of each reel based on position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 corresponding to each reel. 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, it outputs various reel stop commands to the sub control CPU 41a. In this way, the main control CPU 40a that performs stop control of each reel based on the stop operation by the player of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R functions as a derivation control means.

  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 winning determination, the main control CPU 40a identifies the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line from the position signal input as each reel stops, and the combination information (winning) stored in the main control RAM 40c is determined. It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line. When the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line is the winning mode corresponding to the winning information, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning (affirming) of the winning combination based on the winning information. If the winning mode does not correspond to, the winning combination non-winning (denial) based on the combination information, that is, the winning combination based on the combination information is determined to be missed. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the winning combination in this way functions as a winning determination means.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines winning in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a is the same as the control for shifting the gaming state, the control for paying out the medal according to the winning mode determined as the winning, and the variable game for which the winning is determined. Control for setting the bet number is performed, and a winning instruction command indicating that the winning is determined is output to the sub-control board 41. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that assigns the game value based on the winning combination in this way functions as the game value giving means.

Here, the stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described in detail.
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 By performing stop control in this way, each reel does not necessarily stop at the timing of the stop operation by the player of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R, but the timing of the stop operation by the player and the timing at which each reel stops. May not match (so-called “slip”).

  For this reason, the main control CPU 40a, when each of the reels has four or less portions of other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped, as a result of the slip control, It is possible to stop and display the type of symbols that you want to stop on the winning line. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a, in each reel, if the other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped have five or more portions, any winnings can be achieved even with slip control. In some cases, it is not possible to stop and display the kind of symbols to be stopped on the line.

In the present embodiment, the control performed based on the pressing order of operating the three stop buttons is different when a predetermined winning combination is won.
In the present embodiment, for each winning information group in a predetermined winning combination, a winning push order for stopping and displaying a stop eye for winning the predetermined winning combination, and a stopping eye not allowing the predetermined winning combination to be won. The order of pushing for spilling to stop display is determined.

  The main control CPU 40a stops and displays a stop eye for winning the predetermined winning combination on the winning line by changing the winning order based on the winning of the predetermined winning combination. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays a stop eye that does not allow the predetermined winning combination to be won on the winning line by making a push order for missing based on the winning of the predetermined winning combination.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the cherry stop eye regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player when the cherry role is won. Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the watermelon stop eye regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player when the watermelon role is won.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell stop eye when the stop order by the player is the pushing order for winning to stop the bell stop eye when winning the bell role. This bell stop eye can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops the bell spillage when the player presses the stop operation when the player plays the bell role, not the winning push order to stop the bell stop eye but the bell spill press order. The eyes (for example, [Bell / Bell / Replay] etc.) are stopped and displayed, and a missing bell role is generated. This bell-spilling stop eye can also be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  For example, in the bell group 1, a pressing order for bell winning of [left middle right] is determined, and a pressing order for bell spilling other than [left middle right] is determined. For this reason, in the bell group 1 to the bell group 6, the pressing order of “6 choices” based on all stop buttons to be stopped is determined.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the rush stop eye when the rush replay role is won and the stop operation push order by the player is the rush stop push order to stop the rush stop eye. The entry stop eye can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a, when the rush replay role is won, when the pushing order of the stop operation by the player is not the pushing order for the rush entry, but the normal winning push order for stopping the normal stop eye, Stop eye stop. The normal stop eye can also be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, in this embodiment, a specific entry for stopping and displaying the rush stop eye (shown as “rush” in FIG. 4B) for each rush overlap replay group. The order of pushing for the rush prize to be a stop operation is respectively determined. Further, in order to correspond to this, the order of pushing for normal winning, which is a normal stop operation for stopping and displaying the normal stop eye for each rush overlapping replay group, is determined.

  For example, in the rush overlap replay group 1, a push order for a rush entry of [middle left and right] and [middle right and left] is defined, and a normal push order other than [middle left and right] and [middle right and left] is defined. ing. In addition, the rush overlap replay group 2 has a push order for rush entry of [right left middle] and [right middle left], and a normal push order other than [right left middle] and [right middle left]. It has been established. In addition, in the rush duplication replay group 1 and the rush duplication replay group 2, regardless of the type of winning information group, a normal push order in which [middle] [right] is the first is determined, and [left] The push order for the first entry prize is not set. For this reason, in the rush overlap replay group 1 and the rush overlap replay group 2, the push order of “no left 2 choices” that does not exist for the rush prize, in which [left] is the first, is determined. In addition, when the rush duplication replay group is won, the replay is given to the player in the same way regardless of the combination of symbols that are stopped on the winning line. Will be.

  In addition, when the special replay role is won, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the special stop eye if the stop order of the stop operation by the player is the special winning push order for stopping the special stop eye. This special stop eye can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. On the other hand, when the special replay role is won, the main control CPU 40a does not normally press the stop operation by the player in the normal winning push order that stops the normal stop eye instead of the special winning push order. Stop eye stop. The normal stop eye can also be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), in the present embodiment, a special stop eye (shown as “special” in FIG. 4 (b)) for each special overlapping replay group is stopped and displayed. The order of pushing for special winning prizes, which is a stop operation, is determined. Further, in order to cope with this, the order of pushing for normal winning, which is a normal stop operation for stopping and displaying the normal stop eye for each special overlapping replay group, is determined.

  For example, the special overlap replay group 1 has a [left middle right] push order for a rush entry and a normal push order other than [left middle right]. Therefore, in each of the special overlap replay group 1 to each special overlap replay group 6, the pressing order of “6 options” based on all stop buttons to be stopped is determined.

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the mode of transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a based on the variable game according to the gaming state will be described.
The main control CPU 40a outputs a state instruction command indicating the controlled gaming state to the sub-control board 41 before the output of the change game start command at the start of the change game.

  As shown in FIG. 5, during the control of the low-probability RT game, the main control CPU 40a starts with the next floating game when the rush replay role is won and the rush prize is generated by the push order for the rush prize. Transition (rush) into RT games. That is, in the low-probability RT game, when the rush replay combination is won and the rush stop eye that becomes the rush-in prize is stopped and displayed, the transition condition to the high-probability RT game is satisfied. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a continues the low-probability RT game from the next variable game without satisfying the transition condition to the high-probability RT game if the rush-in prize is not entered during the control of the low-probability RT game.

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

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 each command such as a variable game start command or a winning instruction command, the display contents of the effect display device 14 and the sound of the speaker Sp so as to execute various effects based on the contents instructed by the commands. The output content and the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La are controlled. Further, since the sub-control CPU 41a can also specify the stop status of each reel, the winning combination can be identified from this stop status.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the state instruction command, the sub-control RAM 41c stores (sets) an effect flag indicating which game state is controlled by the game state. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control to cause various effects each time a variable game start command or various reel stop commands are input.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a sets the effect flag indicating the type of effect state in the sub control RAM 41c in accordance with the gaming state specified by the state instruction command, thereby producing the effect of the effect display device 14 being controlled. Identify (manage) state. The production states in the present embodiment are classified into a plurality of types, and specific production states include a normal mode, a preparation mode, an ART normal mode, an ART special mode, and a highly accurate RT production. ing. The ART normal mode and the ART special mode may be referred to as ART mode. The sub-control CPU 41a selects image display data (particularly background image data) corresponding to an effect state that can be specified from the effect flag, and the effect display device 14 based on the selected image display data. Controls the display content (display image).

  The normal mode is an effect state that is performed in a situation where the gaming state is a low-probability RT game and the right to shift to the ART mode described later has not occurred. In this normal mode, the winning probability of the replay role is in a low-probability lottery state, and a rush lip navigation effect that assists (assists) the rush prize by notifying a specific stop operation corresponding to the winning rush replay role, This is a state in which a bell navigation effect for assisting (assisting) a bell winning by notifying a specific stop operation corresponding to the played bell combination is not performed.

  The preparation mode is an effect state that is performed in a situation in which the gaming state is a low-probability RT game and a right to shift to the ART mode described later is generated. In the preparation mode, the effect display device 14 is configured to be roughly the same as the display image for the normal mode, and a character image such as “in preparation” is displayed on the display screen. This preparation mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is a low-probability lottery state as in the normal mode, while the rush lip navigation effect and the bell navigation effect are performed.

  The ART mode is an effect state that is performed when the game state is a high-definition RT game. This ART mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is a high probability lottery state and a bell navigation effect is performed. Further, this ART mode is a state in which a special Lip Navi effect that assists (assists) a special prize by notifying a specific stop operation corresponding to the selected special replay role with a predetermined probability.

  The high-definition RT effect is an effect state that is performed when the gaming state is a high-definition RT game. This high-definition RT effect is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is in a high-probability lottery state and various Lip Navi effects and bell navigation effects are not performed. It should be noted that in various navigation effects, the push order for various winnings, which is a specific stop operation, corresponds to the specific operation condition.

Here, characteristic control related to each effect state will be described. First, control related to the normal mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning (missing) during the normal mode (while setting the effect flag indicating the normal mode). During the normal mode, the replay role is a replay role that can be selected as a normal replay role (unquestioned) and a duplicate role of a rush replay role and a normal replay role. A winning combination of a normal replay winning combination with a winning combination and the rush replay winning may occur.

  In the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as not to execute the rush rep navigation effect or the bell navigation effect when the winning of the rush replay role or the bell role is instructed.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the ART entry lottery when the winning of the small role is instructed. This ART rush lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either winning or not winning so that a predetermined winning probability (for example, the total is about 1/300) based on the winning combination. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a generates a right to shift to the ART mode when winning in the ART entry lottery. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a does not win in the ART entry lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a does not generate the right to shift to the ART mode.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of released games (so-called “ceiling game number”) when the ART mode or the high-definition RT effect ends and shifts to the normal mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a generates a right to shift to the ART mode when the number of times of the variable game performed in the normal mode reaches the number of released games.

  Further, when generating the right to shift to the ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode to the ART flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. . The ART flag is set with a value indicating that the right to enter the ART mode has not been generated when the right to enter the ART mode has not occurred. Further, when a value indicating the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode is set in the ART flag, it is possible to shift to the ART normal mode, and when the ART mode is subsequently switched, the ART mode is terminated and the ART flag is set to the ART mode. A value indicating that the right to transfer to is not generated is set.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode in the ART flag, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode from the variable game or the variable game after a predetermined number of times. To prepare mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the preparation mode.

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

Next, control related to the preparation mode will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the control similar to normal mode, and control different from normal mode is demonstrated.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning (missing) during the preparation mode (while setting the effect flag indicating the preparation 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 when the winning of the bell role is instructed during the preparation mode. For this reason, during the preparation mode, an effect is performed so as to assist the bell winning, and the player wins a bell when the player performs a game according to the bell navigation effect.

  In the effect display device 14, three images simulating stop buttons are displayed side by side, and a bell navigation effect is performed in such a manner that numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are attached to the images. For example, in the case of the bell group 1, among the three images, “1” is attached to the left image, “2” is attached to the middle image, and “3” is attached to the right image. Is informed so that the player can specify that the stop operation should be performed in the pressing order of [left middle right].

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

  In the effect display device 14, three images imitating the stop button are displayed side by side, and the entry rep navigation effect is performed in such a manner that a number “1” is attached to one of the three images. For example, in the case of the rush duplication replay group 1, if “1” is attached to the middle image among the three images, the player should be instructed to stop the stop button 23C first. To be identified.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the next variable game to the ART normal mode when entering the winning prize during the preparation mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the ART normal mode. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time shifts from the low probability RT game to the high probability RT game. In the preparation mode, unlike the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform ART entry lottery and does not give a penalty.

Next, control related to the ART normal mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning a prize during the ART normal mode (during the setting of the effect flag indicating the ART normal mode). During the ART normal mode, as a replay role, a normal replay role (unquestioned) and a special replay role and a duplicate role of a normal replay role can be won, and a normal replay role (unquestioned) and special A winning combination of a replay role and a normal replay role that wins the special replay role may occur.

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

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

  Further, when starting control in the ART normal mode, the sub control CPU 41a stores a value indicating the upper limit number (initial number) of the variable game in the ART normal mode in the normal remaining G number allocated to the sub control RAM 41c. . In the present embodiment, “40” is defined as the initial number of times (initial reference number). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the normal remaining G number every time the variable game is performed during the ART normal mode. In this way, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the variable game executed in the ART normal mode (ART mode).

  In addition, when the normal remaining G number is “0 (zero)”, the sub control CPU 41a shifts from the next variable game to the high-definition RT effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating a highly accurate RT effect. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time is a high-precision RT game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that the right to shift to the ART mode has not occurred in the ART flag in accordance with the shift from the ART mode to the high-accuracy RT effect.

  Further, during the ART normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a special transfer lottery (denoted simply as “transfer lottery” in FIG. 5) for determining whether or not to shift from the ART normal mode to the ART special mode. This special transfer lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either winning or not winning so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the winning combination. When the sub-control CPU 41a is won in this special transition lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the ART special mode from the next variable game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the ART special mode. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time is a high-precision RT game.

On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a does not win the special transition lottery during the ART normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a does not shift to the ART special mode but continues to stay in the ART normal mode.
Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a special Lip Navi lottery for determining whether or not to execute the special Lip Navi effect when the special replay winning combination is instructed during the ART normal mode. When the sub-control CPU 41a is won in this special Lip Navi lottery, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that a special Lip Navi effect assisting the special winning is performed with the start of the variable game. For this reason, during the ART normal mode, an effect is performed so as to assist the special winning, and a special winning occurs when the player plays the game according to the special Lip Navi effect.

  The effect display device 14 displays three images imitating the stop button side by side, and a special Lip Navi effect is performed in the same manner as the Bell Navi effect with the numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” respectively. . As described above, when the special replay combination is won, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the special win order in the ART normal mode (ART mode), and as a result, the stop button is pushed in the special win order. A special prize is awarded when the operation is stopped.

Next, control related to the ART special mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning and winning of the winning combination during the ART special mode (during the setting of the effect flag indicating the ART special mode). Even during the ART special mode, as the replay role, the normal replay role (unquestioned) and the duplicated role of the special replay role and the normal replay role can be won, and the normal replay role (unquestioned) and special A winning combination of a replay role and a normal replay role that wins the special replay role may occur.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 to execute the bell navigation effect when the winning of the bell role is instructed during the ART special mode. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode when the bell combination is missed during the ART special mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the normal mode. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time shifts from a high-probability RT game to a low-probability RT game.

  Further, when starting control in the ART special mode, the sub control CPU 41a stores a value indicating the upper limit number of times (initial number) of the variable game in the ART special mode in the special remaining G number assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. . In the present embodiment, “30” is defined as the initial number of times. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the special remaining G number every time the variable game is performed during the ART special mode. In this way, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the variable game executed in the ART special mode (ART mode). The sub-control CPU 41a maintains the normal remaining G number each time a variable game is performed during the ART special mode. In other words, the ART special mode can be said to be an effect state more advantageous than the ART normal mode because the normal remaining G number is not subtracted.

  Further, when the special remaining G number becomes “0”, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the ART normal mode from the next variable game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the ART normal mode. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time is a high-precision RT game. As described above, the ART special mode is an effect state that can be shifted from the ART normal mode and can shift to the ART normal mode after the end.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the special Lip Navi effect when the special replay winning combination is instructed as in the ART special mode and the ART normal mode. Rip navigator lottery.

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

  The sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the bell navigation effect even when the winning of the bell role is instructed during the highly accurate RT effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the special Lip Navi effect even when the special replay winning combination is instructed during the high-definition RT effect.

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

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the normal mode, the preparation mode, the ART normal mode, the ART special mode, and the highly accurate RT effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing functions as a state control unit and a game execution number counting unit. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that outputs various commands functions as an information output unit, and the sub control CPU 41a that inputs various commands from the main control CPU 40a functions as an information input unit. In the present embodiment, the ART mode corresponds to the specific state, the ART normal mode corresponds to the first specific state, the ART special mode corresponds to the second specific state, and the normal mode corresponds to the normal state.

  In this embodiment, a special transfer lottery is performed in the ART normal mode. In this special transition lottery, it is determined whether or not to win according to the expected transition value set in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c, triggered by the winning of the watermelon role or cherry role. Whether or not to win is determined according to a transition expected value set in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c in response to the special winning.

Here, the expected transition value in the special transition lottery will be described with reference to FIG.
A plurality of types of expected transition values are defined in the sub-control ROM 41b, and any expected transition value is set in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c. The expected transition value is information indicating the degree of transition from the ART normal mode to the ART special mode (transition determination frequency, extension determination frequency), and is not related to the control of the ART special mode. The multiple types of expected transition values include transition expected values K1 to K6, and the expected values are different from each other. Specifically, the transition expected value K1 is 50%, the transition expected value K2 is 57%, the transition expected value K3 is 65%, the transition expected value K4 is 72%, the transition expected value K5 is 80%. The expected value K6 is specified as 87%.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that the watermelon role is won differs from the probability that the cherry role is won and the probability that the special replay role is won. In order to make a special prize, the execution probability of the special Lip Navi effect is set. Furthermore, the probability of winning the special transition lottery when the watermelon role is won, the probability of winning the special transition lottery when the cherry role is won, and the probability of winning the special transition lottery when special winning is different . For this reason, the expected value of the sum to win the special transition lottery that combines them is shown.

  The expected transition value is determined by the sub control CPU 41a when the transition from the preparation mode to the ART normal mode is triggered. In this embodiment, as the initial expected transition value, the expected transition value K1 is determined with a probability of 91%, the expected transition value K2 is determined with a probability of 5%, and the expected transition values K3 to K6 are determined with a probability of 1%. . In the present embodiment, the expected transition value is changed when a predetermined change condition is satisfied.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, the relationship between various controls based on the winning combination and the set transition expected value will be described.
The winning probability of the special transition lottery triggered by winning the watermelon role or the cherry role is defined as the probability of following the expected transition value. Specifically, when a watermelon role or a cherry role is won, if a favorable expected transition value is set, the winning probability of the special transition lottery is higher than when an adverse expected transition value is set. It is prescribed to be.

  On the other hand, the winning probability of the special Lip Navi lottery triggered by the winning of the special replay role (indicated as “navi probability” in the figure) is defined as a probability that is contrary to the expected transition value. Specifically, when a special replay role is won, if a disadvantageous expected transition value is set, the winning probability of the special Lip Navi lottery will be higher than when an advantageous expected transition value is set. It is stipulated in.

  That is, when the special replay combination is won, the set transition expected value is suggested by the execution frequency at which the special Lip Navi effect is actually executed. In particular, when a special replay combination is won, when a disadvantageous expected transition value is set, the special Lip Navi effect is more easily executed than when an advantageous expected transition value is set. In this way, the special Lip Navi effect is executed as the suggestion effect that suggests the set transition expected value. In addition, when the watermelon role or the cherry role is won, it can be said that the special Lip Navi effect is not executed and the suggestion effect suggesting the expected transition value is not executed.

  In other words, when a special replay combination is won, when a disadvantageous expected transition value is set, a special transition lottery is more likely to be performed than when an advantageous expected transition value is set. It is stipulated in. Note that the winning probability of the special transfer lottery triggered by the special winning is defined as the same probability regardless of the expected transfer value.

  In this way, depending on the type of winning combination, it is easy to shift to the ART special mode so as to follow the expected transition value, or it is easy to shift to the ART special mode so as to violate the expected transition value. Therefore, it is defined that an advantageous transition expected value is easier to shift to the ART special mode than an unfavorable transition expected value.

  Thus, the expected transition value is information indicating the winning probability (lottery probability) of the special transition lottery and the execution probability (notification probability) of the special Lip Navi effect, and can be said to be extension information for extending the control in the ART mode. In the present embodiment, the sub-control ROM 41b in which a plurality of types of expected transition values (advantages for shifting to the ART special mode) are defined functions as the extension information defining means. In the present embodiment, the watermelon role, cherry role, and special replay role correspond to the transition opportunity role, the special replay role corresponds to the special role, and the watermelon role and cherry role correspond to the non-special role, respectively.

Here, the control related to the special transition lottery executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When starting the control in the ART normal mode, the sub control CPU 41a performs an initial expected value lottery for determining an initial expected transition value. In the initial expected value lottery, the sub control CPU 41a determines the initial expected transition value with a probability as shown in FIG. 6A and sets it in a predetermined area of the sub control RAM 41c.

Further, when a predetermined change condition is satisfied during the ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a determines a transition expected value to be changed and sets it in a predetermined area of the sub control RAM 41c.
When the sub-control CPU 41a wins the watermelon role or the cherry role in the ART normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the expected transition value set in the sub-control RAM 41c and performs a special transition lottery based on the expected transition value. . Then, when the sub control CPU 41a is won in the special transfer lottery, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the ART special mode from the next variable game. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a does not win in the special transition lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a continues the ART normal mode control without shifting to the ART special mode from the next variable game.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the expected transition value set in the sub-control RAM 41c when the special replay combination is won during the ART normal mode, and performs the special Lip Navi lottery based on the expected transition value. . Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the special Lip Navi effect to be executed when the special Lip Navi lottery is won.

  Then, when a special winning is made, the sub control CPU 41a reads the expected transition value set in the sub control RAM 41c, and performs a special transition lottery based on the expected transition value. Then, when the sub control CPU 41a is won in the special transfer lottery, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the ART special mode from the next variable game. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a does not win in the special transition lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a continues the ART normal mode control without shifting to the ART special mode from the next variable game. Even if the special Lip navigator effect is not executed, the special winning is performed when the special winning operation is stopped in the pressing order for the special winning. In this case, the same control is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing functions as a state control unit, an extension information determination unit, a right grant determination unit, an effect control unit, and a notification control unit.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A special transfer lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART special mode is performed on condition that the watermelon role, cherry role, or special replay role is won in the ART normal mode. Any one is determined from a plurality of types of expected transition values with different degrees of advantage regarding the transition to the ART special mode based on the lottery result of the special transition lottery. When the special replay role is won in the ART normal mode, it is special as a suggestive effect that suggests the determined transition expected value with a higher probability than when it is advantageous when the determined transition advantage is unfavorable Control to execute the Lip Navi effect is performed. For this reason, when the special replay combination is won, even if the degree of advantage of the transition expected value is unfavorable, the special Lip Navi effect is easier to execute than when advantageous, and the execution frequency of the special Lip Navi effect is balanced. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by enhancing the effect of the production that suggests the degree of advantage of the expected transition value.

  (2) When the special replay combination is won, it is determined based on the execution probability itself of the special lip navigation effect on the sub-control board 41 whether or not to execute the special lip navigation effect that notifies the specific operation condition. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity and the control load on the main control board 40 without changing the execution probability itself of the effect on the sub-control board 41 and changing the determination probability itself of the winning combination on the main control board 40. Can be planned.

  (3) When the special replay combination is won, the special rip navigation effect that informs the specific operation condition is executed as the suggestion effect that suggests the set expected transition value, and the advantage of the expected transition value is disadvantageous. In such a case, an effect of informing the specific operation condition regarding the transition to the ART special mode is executed with a higher probability than when advantageous. For this reason, when the special replay combination is won, even if the degree of advantage of the expected transition value is unfavorable, it is easier to execute the special Lip navigator effect that notifies the specific operation condition than it is advantageous. Therefore, by adopting the special Lip Navi effect that affects the progress of the game as the suggestion effect, it is possible to give more attention to the suggestion effect and the frequency of execution of the suggestion effect regarding the transition to the ART special mode. It is possible to achieve a balance, and to enhance the effect of the suggestion effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (4) On the other hand, when the watermelon role or cherry role is won, it is determined that the transition to the ART special mode is made with a higher probability than when it is disadvantageous when the expected transition value is advantageous. For this reason, when a watermelon role or a cherry role is elected, it becomes easier to shift to the ART special mode when the advantageous degree of the expected transition value is advantageous than when it is unfavorable, and the balance of the advantageous degree regarding the transition to the ART special mode It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, it is stipulated that when a special prize is won, the special transition lottery is won with the same probability regardless of the transition expectation, but not limited to this, for example, in the case of an advantageous transition expectation May be stipulated to win the special transition lottery with a higher probability than in the case of an unfavorable transition expectation. In other words, in the special Lip Navi lottery, even if it is stipulated that if the transition expectation is unfavorable, it will be won with a higher probability than in the case of an advantageous transition expectation, , It is defined that the winning is made with a higher probability than the case of the disadvantageous transition expectation, and the frequency of determining to shift to the ART special mode may be adjusted. Of course, in the case of an unfavorable transition expectation, it may be defined that the special transition lottery is won with a higher probability than in the case of an advantageous transition expectation. In addition, for example, when a watermelon role or a cherry role is won, if it is an unfavorable transition expectation, it is prescribed that a special transition lottery will be won with a higher probability than if it is an advantageous transition expectation Also good. In other words, as a result, when the transition expectation is unfavorable, it is easier to win the special Lip Navi lottery than when the transition expectation is favorable, and the transition expectation is advantageous on the condition that the transition trigger is won. In such a case, it is only necessary to be defined so that it is easier to determine when the transition is made to the ART special mode than when the transition is expected to be disadvantageous.

  In the above embodiment, when the special transition lottery is won during the ART normal mode, the transition is made to the ART special mode in the next variable game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may shift to the ART special mode. That is, it is sufficient that at least the right to shift from the ART normal mode to the ART special mode is given.

In the above embodiment, two types of gaming state control, low-probability RT gaming and high-probability RT gaming, are performed, but not limited to this, for example, three or more gaming state controls may be performed. .
In the above embodiment, two types of performance states are controlled in the low probability RT game, and three types of performance states are controlled in the high probability RT game, but the present invention is not limited to this. In particular, for example, the ART normal mode and the ART special mode may be combined and controlled as the ART mode in the same manner. Further, for example, an ART initial mode may be newly added, and control may be performed so as to shift from the preparation mode to the ART initial mode and from the ART initial mode to the ART normal mode. That is, the specific state may be composed of one kind of effect state or a plurality of kinds of effect states.

  In the above embodiment, the ART normal mode and the ART special mode are controlled by a predetermined number of variable games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ART normal mode or the ART special mode before the transition or during the stay. The number of times that the variable game is controlled may be determined. That is, the initial number of times may be changeable, and each remaining G number may be added during the stay. In addition, for example, control (so-called “management by the number of sets”) that allows the ART normal mode and the ART special mode for the unit game period to be continued for the unit game period as a unit period is performed. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the advantage of extending the ART mode is different depending on the lottery probability in the special transition lottery for determining whether to shift from the ART normal mode to the ART special mode or the special Lip Navi lottery. Not limited to this. For example, the degree of advantage of extending the ART mode may be varied depending on the winning probability in the lottery that adds each remaining G number such as the ART normal mode and the ART special mode. Further, for example, the advantage of extending the ART mode may be made different depending on the winning probability in the lottery for the number of times of addition added to each remaining G number in the ART normal mode or the ART special mode. Of course, the advantage of extending the ART mode may be varied not only by adding each remaining G number but also by control that can be continued in a unit period.

  -In the above embodiment, on the condition that a watermelon role or a cherry role as a non-special role has been won, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if these winning roles are won, it is controlled not to win depending on the operation mode. In such a case, the special transfer lottery may be performed only after the winning. Further, for example, although different from the special replay combination, a special transfer lottery may be performed by winning the winning combination established when the winning operation is stopped in the pressing order for winning.

  In the above embodiment, the specific operation condition is notified by notifying the pressing order of the stop operation. However, the operation timing of the stop operation is not limited to this, for example, when a winning of a predetermined winning combination is instructed. The specific operation condition may be notified or may not be notified.

  -In the above embodiment, the special Lip navigator effect is adopted as the suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when an effect that does not notify the pushing order for winning is adopted as the suggestion effect and the execution frequency of the suggestion effect is high May be defined such that the transition expectation is lower than in the low case. Moreover, although the suggestion of the transition expectation was performed according to the execution frequency of the suggestion effect, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the suggestion of the transition expectation is performed according to the type of the suggestion effect executed among the plural kinds of suggestion effects. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, various effects and various notifications are performed by the effect display device 14, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, means such as the speaker Sp and the decoration lamp La may be used. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, various ART modes are adopted, but not limited to this, for example, a bonus or the like that wins a small role such as a bell role with a high probability may be adopted, and these are combinations. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are provided with various functions. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the function of the main control board 40 may be provided in the sub control board 41. In addition, the main control board 40 may have the function of the sub control board 41. As a specific example, the presentation state is managed by the sub control board 41, but the presentation state may be managed by the main control board 40. Further, the various remaining G numbers are managed by the sub control board 41, but may be managed by the main control board 40. Further, although various navigation effects are determined on the sub-control board 41, various navigation effects may be determined on the main control board 40. Further, the advantage degree of the special transfer lottery may be managed by the main control board 40.

  In the above embodiment, the sub control board 41 may not be provided. In this case, the main control board 40 controls means such as the effect display device 14, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La.

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

  (A) The state control means, as the control of the specific state, shifts to the first specific state that can be executed from a first specific state that can be executed in a predetermined game and the first specific state after completion. Control is performed with the second specific state that is possible, and the right grant determining means determines whether or not to grant the right to control the second specific state as the extended right in the first specific state. It is characterized by.

  (B) When the non-special role is won by the winning combination lottery means, the derivation control means plays the non-special role regardless of whether or not the stop operation by the player satisfies the specific operation condition in the specific state. When the non-special role is won by the winning combination lottery means, the information output means outputs winning combination information indicating the determined winning combination, and the right grant determining means is the specific state When the non-special role is won by the winning combination lottery means, it is determined whether or not to grant the extension right.

  (C) When the non-special role is won by the winning combination lottery unit in the specific state, the production control unit does not cause the production execution unit to execute the suggesting production.

  L1 ... winning line, L2 to L5 ... non-winning line, 10 ... pachinko slot machine, 13 ... drum unit (design display means), 13L ... left reel, 13C ... middle reel, 13R ... right reel, 14 ... effect display device ( Production execution means, notification means) 22 ... start lever (game start operation means), 23L, 23C, 23R ... stop button (derivation operation acceptance means), 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU (winning lottery) Means, derivation control means, information output means), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU (state control means, extension information determination means, right grant determination) Means, presentation control means, notification control means, information input means), 41b... Sub-control ROM (extension information defining means), 41c... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (3)

After the row U遊 technique by varying a pattern of the plurality of rows on the basis of the open HajimeMisao operation is started on the symbol display unit, the display on the symbol display means based on the stop operation result Gashirube gaming machine issued In
And the winning combination lottery means to draw an equivalent select auditors on the basis of the start operation,
Derivation control means for controlling the symbol display means to derive a display result based on the stop operation;
State control means for controlling a specific state that is a game in a state advantageous to the player over the normal state;
And entitlement determination means for determining whether to grant the extension right to extend the control of the specific state on condition that won prolongation triggered combination Te said specific state smell,
And extension information determining means advantageously degree for the previous SL extending rights to determine which different types of extended information or al,
Wherein when winning specific state smell Te special role of pre Symbol extension trigger combination, and a presentation control means capable of executing a suggested directing suggesting the extension information,
The derivation control means performs control for deriving a display result indicating the winning of the special role in the symbol display means when the stop operation satisfies a specific operation condition when the special role is won,
The right grant determination means determines whether to grant the extension right when the special role is won in the specific state,
The effect control means is, if you win before Symbol special auditors, have line control to run the suggested performance at a higher probability than when advantageous degree is advantageous when adverse of the extension information,
The suggestion effect is a gaming machine that is an effect of notifying the specific operation condition . Before SL entitlement determination means in the case of pre-SL special combination is won, at least one of the case where the player wins the unspecialized role not the special role of the extended trigger combination, is advantageously degree of the extension information the gaming machine according to claim 1 for determining a when advantageously grant the extension right with high probability than when disadvantageous. The derivation control means, when the non-special role that is not the special role among the extension triggers is elected in the specific state, both when the stop operation satisfies the specific operation condition and when not satisfied Then, control is performed to derive the display result indicating the winning of the non-special role in the symbol display means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the right grant determining unit determines whether to grant the extended right when the non-special role is won in the specific state .