JP6190867B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

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

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

  By the way, in such a pachislot of Patent Document 1, a lottery is performed by adding the number of games when a specific winning combination is won. For this reason, there is a possibility that the scene where the interest is improved by the lottery with the number of games only becomes the scene related to the winning of a specific winning role and the game becomes monotonous, resulting in a decrease in the interest of the game performed in the advantageous gaming state there were.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game performed in an advantageous gaming state. is there.

In the gaming machine that solves the above problems, a game that is performed by changing a plurality of columns of symbols based on a start operation is started by the symbol display means, and a symbol of the corresponding column is stopped based on a stop operation, and the game starts In a gaming machine equipped with a winning combination lottery means for drawing a winning combination, a game control means for controlling to an advantageous gaming state that is a game in a state advantageous to the player, and a period controllable to the advantageous gaming state Storage means for storing a specific number indicating, subtracting means for subtracting the specific number based on execution of the game, determination means for determining whether the specific number has reached a predetermined number, and the game control means While controlling to the advantageous gaming state, based on the winning combination lottered by the winning combination lottery means, it is controlled during a stop period in which the subtraction of the specific number is stopped , and establishment of a predetermined end condition is established. Opportunity Serial and a stop control means for ending the stop period, the game control unit, while controlling so as to initiate the advantageous gaming state in response to establishment of a predetermined condition, after the start of control of the advantageous gaming state, When it is determined by the determination means that the specific number has reached the predetermined number, the advantageous game state is controlled to be terminated , and the stop control means is configured to perform a first stop period among the stop periods. In this case, when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied before the end condition is satisfied , control is performed in the second stop period of the stop period , and the game control means is configured to control the second stop period. In the above, based on the winning combination lottered by the winning combination lottery means, an extended lottery is performed to determine whether or not to extend the period controlled by the advantageous gaming state by increasing the specific number. To since is, the second stop period, the normal stop period, and special stop period is high advantageous degree regarding the extension of the period compared to the normal stop period, there is the special stop period, The gist is that control is performed when a specific transition condition among the transition conditions is satisfied during the first stop period, and when a special condition is satisfied during the normal stop period .

  The gaming machine may be controlled to the special stop period without passing through the normal stop period when the specific transition condition is satisfied.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of a game performed in an advantageous game state.

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), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows a winning combination determination table. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of a game state transfer. The schematic diagram which shows the mode of a transition of a production state. The schematic diagram which shows the lottery aspect of mission rush lottery. The schematic diagram which shows the structure of mission mode. The schematic diagram which shows a character lottery. The schematic diagram which shows a mission content lottery. The schematic diagram which shows a clear lottery. The schematic diagram which shows an addition lottery. The schematic diagram which shows a continuation rate lottery. The schematic diagram which shows a fall lottery. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the game in mission mode. The schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of the addition mode.

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

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

  In this embodiment, in each reel, a symbol imitating “bell” (bell symbol), a symbol decorated with characters “re” (replay symbol), a symbol imitating “7” (seven symbol), “ A pattern imitating “watermelon” (watermelon symbol) and a symbol imitating “cherry” (cherry symbol) are arranged. Hereinafter, each symbol may be referred to as “bell”, “replay”, “seven”, “watermelon”, and “cherry” without “design”.

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachislot 10 has a plurality (in this embodiment) that defines combinations of symbols to be stopped (derived display results) in a display area of symbols that can be seen through from the see-through window 16. 5) symbol stop lines are formed. In the present embodiment, five winning lines L1 to L5 that can determine that a combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed as a winning are formed as the symbol stopping lines.

  The winning lines L1 to L5 are effective lines that are determined to be effective as awarding according to the combination of symbols when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on these symbolic stopping lines is in a mode of giving a prize. Become. In the following description, when simply referred to as “winning line”, it means winning lines L1 to L5.

  In the see-through window 16 of this embodiment, nine symbols are arranged in three rows so as to correspond to the upper, middle, and lower stages in the vertical direction and to correspond to the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C, and the right reel 13R in the horizontal direction. The symbols in each column are stopped and displayed at the stop position. One winning line is formed by connecting one symbol stop position in each row. That is, a winning line L1 is formed by connecting the middle symbol stop position of each row, a winning line L2 is formed by connecting the upper symbol stop position of each row, and a winning line is formed by connecting the lower symbol stop position of each row. A line L3 is formed. In addition, a winning line L4 is formed by connecting the symbol stop positions of the upper stage of the left reel 13L, the middle stage of the middle reel 13C, and the lower stage of the right reel 13R, and the lower stage of the left reel 13L, the middle stage of the middle reel 13C, and the right reel 13R. A winning line L5 is formed by connecting the upper symbol stop positions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when the BET button 28 and the MAXBET button 29 are operated by the player, the respective bets are set and the five pay lines are set to be valid. When a winning line is activated, a combination of symbols displayed on the winning line is activated, and control (such as award medal payout) according to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective winning line is performed. Done. The variable game in this embodiment is configured so that five pay lines are always valid.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, one change game is started with the start operation of the start lever 32 after the bet number is set as a start opportunity, and the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed by the stop operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R. As a result, a variable game in which one game is completed is performed. When award medals are paid out according to the combination of symbols, one variation game is ended with the completion of the payout of the award medals as an end timing.

In the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, a combination of symbols (stop result) that can be stopped and displayed on the winning line by determining the winning combination based on the winning combination determined internally, and a prize corresponding to the combination of symbols Is stipulated.

  Specifically, when none of the symbol combinations that can be stopped and displayed by determining the winning combination shown in FIG. 2 is not stopped and displayed on the winning line, a prize medal is given to the player. No (does not give one or more prize medals). 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 [Seven Seven] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, a bonus game is started (occurred) and a “bonus game (hereinafter referred to as“ BN game ”)” is provided. ing. In the following description, a prize form (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Seven Seven] is referred to as “BN stop eye”. The BN stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped and displayed) by determining “BN role” as the winning combination.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, these “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “left correct answer bell role”, “middle correct answer bell role”, and “right correct answer bell role” are selected based on winning a prize. It becomes a role (withdrawal). In the following description, the term “bell role” simply means “left correct bell role”, “middle correct bell role”, and “right correct bell role”.

  In addition, when [Replay / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the bet number is automatically set inside the player without betting the bet number, and the next variable game is started. It stipulates that replays to be performed are granted. Hereinafter, an award mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Replay / Replay / Replay] is referred to as “normal replay stop eye”. This normal replay stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining “normal replay role” as the winning combination.

  Further, when [Replay / Replay / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is defined that the above-mentioned replay is given. Hereinafter, a prize mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Replay / Replay / Watermelon] is referred to as “promotion replay stop eye”. This promotion replay stop eye is determined to be able to win (can be stopped and displayed) by determining either the “right correct promotion replay role” or the “right correct promotion replay role” as the winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, these “normal replay combination”, “middle correct promotion replay combination”, and “right correct promotion replay combination” are the replay combination (hereinafter referred to as “replay”) that determines the replay grant described above based on a prize. It is called a role. In the following description, when the term “promotion replay role” is simply used, it means “middle correct promotion replay role” and “right correct replay role” collectively. In addition, the term “replay combination” simply means “normal replay combination” and “promotion replay combination”.

  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 given). do not do). That is, the player does not obtain award medal payout based on the winning of the replay role.

  In this embodiment, winnings such as “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “bell role”, and “replay role” other than “BN role” allowing the occurrence of a bonus winning as an opportunity to activate (start) the BN game. The role becomes a small role.

  In addition, the pachislot 10 according to the present embodiment has an RT function (re-playing role probability change) that controls the general game other than the BN game as the gaming state by changing the winning probability of the replay role (normal replay role, promoted replay role). Function). The general game in this embodiment is controlled to a state according to the operation mode of the RT function, and is controlled to a state according to the type during the operation of the RT function.

  In the general game, the RT function may be controlled to a non-RT game in which the RT function is inactive and the combined winning probability of the replay combination is set to the low probability lottery state. In addition, in the general game by the RT function, there is a case where the RT function is activated and the winning probability of the combined replay combination is controlled to a high probability RT game in which the high probability lottery state is set. In the following description, a general game controlled by a non-RT game is referred to as a “non-RT game”, and a general game controlled by a high-accuracy RT game is referred to as a “high-provision RT game”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the winning combination determination tables T1, T2, T3 stored in the main control ROM 40b will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b).
In the main control ROM 40b, the type of winning combination to be selected and the winning probability of each winning unit to be selected (number based on the range of random values). ) Is stored in a table for each gaming state. Each winning combination determination table is used by the main control CPU 40a according to the gaming state.

  In the general game, the winning combination determination table T1 is associated with the non-RT game, and the winning combination determination table T2 is associated with the highly probable RT game. In the BN game, a winning combination determination table T3 is associated.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 4A, in the general game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probability of the combined replay combination is a highly probable RT game and is greatly increased compared to the non-RT game. In the general game, the winning combination determination random number is distributed so that the promotion replay combination can be won only in the non-RT game. Further, in the non-RT game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probabilities of the medium correct answer promotion replay role and the right correct answer promotion replay role have the same probability. In the BN game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the replay combination is not a lottery target.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the high probability RT game in which the winning probability of the combined replay combination is set to the high probability lottery state, the medal held by the player is consumed (injected) as much as the replay is easily given. It is possible to give a player a benefit that the scene can be reduced. Such a high probability RT game is a gaming state (control state) that is advantageous to a player in a general game.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B, the cherry, watermelon, and bell roles can be won in the general game and the BN game, and among them, the winning probability of the watermelon role is cherry. The winning combination random numbers are distributed so as to be lower than the role and the bell role.

  In the BN game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning combination probability of the bell combination is greatly increased as compared with the general game. In the BN game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probabilities of the bell combination are the same. Also, in general games, the winning probability of the left correct bell role is lower than that of the middle correct bell role and the right correct bell role, and the winning probabilities of the right correct bell role and the right correct bell role are the same probability. A random number is assigned.

  In the present embodiment, in the BN game in which the winning probability of the sum of the bell roles is greatly increased as compared with general games, it is possible to increase the number of medals owned by the player by the amount easily won the bell role and easily obtain the award medal. Profits that can be made can be given to the player. As a result, in the BN game, the player can be given a chance to increase the medals owned by the player.

  In the general game, the winning probability of the BN combination is set to a predetermined probability. In the present embodiment, for example, the winning probability of the BN combination is set to 1/8000 (1/8000). In the BN game, it is defined that the BN role and the replay role are not subject to the lottery for the role lottery. Further, in the winning combination determination table in the bonus standby state to be described later, the winning probability of the small combination is set to a predetermined probability. Then, when winning the BN combination in the winning combination determination table in the bonus waiting state to be described later, the winning combination is replaced (rewritten) with a winning combination of another winning combination (small combination or out of combination).

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

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

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

  Subsequently, in a state where the game can be started, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery (internal lottery) when an operation signal of the start lever 32 is input. Then, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning combination determination random number from the main control RAM 40c, and the value belongs to the range of each winning combination value in the winning combination determination table stored in the main control ROM 40b. A role lottery is performed to determine whether or not there is. In the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination using the winning combination determination table corresponding to the gaming state. The main control CPU 40a recognizes the gaming state by setting state information (such as a flag) indicating the gaming state in the main control RAM 40c. 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 combination, the main control CPU 40a stores (sets) in the main control RAM 40c role information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the determined winning combination. The main control CPU 40a carries over the BN role information in the main control RAM 40c until the BN role is won when the BN role is determined. The state in which the role information of the BN combination is carried over in this way is a bonus standby state in which the BN combination is waiting for winning. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the small role, the main control CPU 40a becomes small in the main control RAM 40c with the end of the variable game (one time) subject to the role lottery regardless of whether or not these winning roles are won. Erase the role information of the role.

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

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game at the timing when the operation of the start lever 32 by the player is detected (after performing a predetermined process such as a role lottery), and the lottery result of the role lottery and A variable game start command indicating a gaming state in which the variable game is played is output to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). If there is a BN combination carried over, this variable game start command also instructs the combination information. The main control CPU 40a detects the operation of the start lever 32 by the player, and in the state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game, each reel is started so as to start the rotation operation of each reel. Control. Further, the variable game start command to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) may be output in accordance with the start of the rotation operation of each reel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays a normal replay stop eye that is a prize for the normal replay role regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player when the normal replay role is determined as a single winning.

  Also, in the pachislot 10 of the present embodiment, when the “middle correct promotion replay role” and “right correct promotion replay role” are selected, the promotion replay stop and the first stop button are operated out of the three stop buttons. One of the normal replay stops is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the correct answer push order is selected based on the winning of any promoted replay combination.

  Then, when the middle correct promotion replay combination is won, the stop button 33C for instructing to stop the middle reel 13C is operated first, and the promotion replay stop eye is stopped and displayed as a correct push order.

  Further, when winning the right correct promotion replay role, the stop button 33R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first, and the promotion replay stop eye is stopped and displayed as a correct push order.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the promotion replay stop eye that is a prize for the promotion replay role regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player when the promotion replay role is won, if the answer is the correct push order. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops the normal replay stop as the winning of the normal replay role that is the double win regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player if the push order is incorrect when the promoted replay role is won. Display.

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

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

  Specifically, when determining the winning of the BN role, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state to shift from the next variable game to the BN game. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs BN game control. In this BN game control, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the number of BN payouts of award medals awarded (paid out) to the player from the first variable game after the start of the BN game. Further, the main control CPU 40a ends the BN game with the end of the variable game in which the BN payout number exceeds the maximum payout number (360 in the present embodiment).

  When determining the winning of the cherry role, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out two prize medals. Note that the main control CPU 40a controls not to pay out one or more prize medals when the winning of the cherry role is not determined based on the shift stoppage time when the winning of the cherry role is not determined (when the missing of the cherry role is determined). To do.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out six award medals when determining a watermelon winning combination. Note that the main control CPU 40a performs control so that one or more prize medals are not paid out when the winning of the watermelon role is not determined based on the shift stoppage when the winning of the watermelon role is not determined (when determining whether the watermelon role is missed). To do.

  The main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out nine award medals when determining the winning of the bell role. The main control CPU 40a performs control so that one or more prize medals are not paid out when the winning of the bell role is not determined based on the stoppage at the time of winning the bell role (when determining whether the bell role is missed). To do.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game when determining the winning of the normal replay combination (single winning or overlapping winning). As such control, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which the winning is determined. In this case, the main control CPU 40a also performs control for continuing the gaming state of the variable game that has been determined to win, as will be described later.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game when determining the promotion replay winning combination. In this case, as will be described later, the main control CPU 40a also performs control for ending the non-RT game and shifting from the next variable game to the high probability RT game.

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

  Then, the main control CPU 40a makes the transition from the next variable game to the BN game (BN) with the winning of the BN role won in the general game (BN winning) as a trigger. In this case, the main control CPU 40a makes the transition from the next variable game to the non-RT game (non-RT) regardless of the game state at the time of winning when the BN game ends.

  In addition, during the control of the non-RT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the promotion replay role and the next change is triggered by the stop display (promotion) of the promotion replay stop based on the winning of the promotion replay role by the correct answer. Shift from games to high-definition RT games. During the control of the non-RT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the promoted replay role, and depending on the stop display of the normal replay stop based on the winning of the normal replay role due to the incorrect push order, the non-RT game may also be removed from the next variable game. Continue RT game.

  That is, in the non-RT game, the promotion replay stop eye is stopped and displayed by winning the promotion replay role, so that the condition for transition to the high-definition RT game is satisfied. Further, if the promotion replay stop eye is not stopped and displayed even if the promotion replay role is won, the non-RT game is continuously given without satisfying the condition for transition to the high-reliability RT game.

  Further, during the control of the high-definition RT game, the main control CPU 40a performs the high-definition RT game until the occurrence of the loss of the bell role based on the winning of the bell role (hereinafter referred to as “bell spill”) And the transition from the next variable game to a non-RT game is triggered by the occurrence of such a bell spill. During the control of the high-probability RT game, the main control CPU 40a continues the high-definition RT game from the next variable game in response to the winning of the bell role based on the winning of the bell role (stop display of the bell stop). .

  That is, in the high-definition RT game, the transition condition (falling condition) to the non-RT game is satisfied when the bell spills. In addition, the high-definition RT game is continuously given without satisfying the transition condition (falling condition) to the non-RT game unless the bell spills. For this reason, the number of variable games to be controlled in the high-definition RT game is so-called “infinite” in which no upper limit is provided.

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

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

  Specifically, in the production state, there is an ART mode that is performed when the gaming state is a high-definition RT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the ART mode. This ART mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is a high-probability lottery state and an effect of assisting (assisting) the winning of the bell role. During such an ART mode, there is a case where an addition mode as a plurality of types (two types in the present embodiment) that can be extended by adding the period of the ART mode is possible. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for each addition mode. Further, during such an ART mode, there is a case where a mission mode in which the issue (mission) is cleared (achieved) to generate the right to shift to the addition mode may be performed. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the mission mode display screen.

  The effect state includes a preparation mode that is performed when the game state is a non-RT game. In the case of the preparation mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the preparation mode. This preparation mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is in a low-probability lottery state and an effect that assists (assists) winning of the promoted replay role and winning of the bell role.

  The effect state includes a normal mode performed when the game state is a non-RT game. In the case of the normal mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the normal mode. This normal mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is in the low-probability lottery state, and the effect of assisting the winning of the promoted replay role and the winning of the bell role is not performed.

  When the gaming state is BN gaming, the BN mode is performed. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the BN mode. This BN mode is a state in which an effect that assists the winning of the bell role can be made while being able to win the bell role with high probability.

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

Hereinafter, the control contents in each effect state will be described together with the display effects in the effect display device 14.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift the effect state in the mode shown in FIG. 6 as a result of performing control in each effect state described below.

First, control related to the normal mode will be described.
When the gaming state is a non-RT game, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the normal mode.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning and winning instructions of the winning combination during the normal mode (during normal mode control). During the normal mode, since the gaming state is a non-RT game, winning of the BN role, cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, promotion replay role, and normal replay role and winning are instructed.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the BN mode when the winning of the BN role is instructed. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to BN gaming.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates (assums) the correct pushing order and assists (assists) when the winning of the bell role requiring the pressing order of the stop button in the winning combination is instructed. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as not to be performed. That is, during the normal mode, an effect is performed so as to make it difficult to win the bell role. In the normal mode, when the player wins the bell role, a win for the bell role occurs when the player happens to push the correct answer.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a assists in navigating (navigating) the correct push order of the promoted replay role when the winning of the promoted replay role requiring the push order of the stop button is instructed even in the small role. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as not to perform such an effect. In the present embodiment, a configuration is employed in which, during the normal mode, no positive notification is given regarding the winning of the promoted replay role. That is, during the normal mode, an effect is performed so as to make it difficult to win the promotion replay role. In the normal mode, when the player wins the promotion replay role, a prize for the promotion replay role occurs when the player happens to push the correct answer.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the ART entry lottery when the winning of the cherry role, the watermelon role, and the bell role is instructed among the small roles. In this ART rush lottery, random numbers are assigned to either “winning” or “non-winning” so that a predetermined winning probability (for example, the total is 1/205) based on the winning combination instructed to win. Done. The sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the ART mode when deriving the “winning” result in the ART entry lottery, while in the ART mode when deriving the “non-winning” result in the ART entry lottery. Does not generate the right to transfer.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs lottery of the number of stocks when the “winning” result is derived in the ART entry lottery. The lottery of this stock number is randomized to any one of the stock number [1], the stock number [2], the stock number [3], the stock number [4], or the stock number [5] so as to have a predetermined winning probability. Is done. The sub-control CPU 41a determines to generate the “stock number” set ART mode in units of sets to be described later together with the right to shift to the ART mode based on the result of the stock number lottery. That is, for example, when the result of the stock number [1] is derived by the lottery of the stock number, the occurrence of the [1] set of ART modes is guaranteed, and the result of the stock number [2] is obtained by the lottery of the stock number. When derived, [2] generation of ART modes is guaranteed.

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

  In such an ART rush lottery, random numbers are distributed so that the ART initial winning probability determined as “winning” calculated in consideration of the winning probability of each winning combination is approximately 1/205. In addition, in the lottery of the stock number in such an ART entry lottery, the stock number is in the order of stock number [5] <stock number [4] <stock number [3] <stock number [2] <stock number [1]. , Random numbers are distributed to make it easier to determine.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the ST number indicating the stock number in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c when deriving the results of the stock numbers [1] to [5] as a result of the ART entry lottery. To do. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the preparation mode for notifying the occurrence of the right to shift to the ART mode. In this case, the non-RT game is continued in the gaming state. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to continue the normal mode when the result of the ART entry lottery and the result of “non-winning” is derived. In addition, the sub control CPU 41a continuously holds the ST number even when the mode is shifted to another mode such as the BN mode. In the following description, when the ST number is “0 (zero)”, the ST number is not set while the ST number is not set. Further, when the ST number is other than “0 (zero)” (≧ 1), the ST number is set while the ST number is being set.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a gives a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player if the stop button 33L is not operated first in each variable game. For example, as a penalty, the control of the ART mode is not started when the promotion replay role winning instruction is given, the ART rush lottery is not performed, or the ART rush lottery is performed, but the result of “non-winning” is always derived. And so on. In the present embodiment, a promotion replay combination in which the first operation of the stop button 33L is pressed in the correct order is not set. As a result, during the normal mode, the ART mode cannot be entered unless the ART mode entry right is acquired by the ART entry lottery.

Next, control related to the preparation mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the preparation mode while the game state is a non-RT game and the ST number is being set.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning combination winning and winning instructions during the preparation mode (during preparation mode control). During the preparation mode, since the gaming state is a non-RT game, winning and winning of the BN role, the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, the promoted replay role, and the normal replay role are instructed.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the BN mode when the winning of the BN role is instructed. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to BN gaming.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates (assums) the correct pushing order and assists (assists) when the winning combination of the bell role that requires the pressing order of the stop button in the winning combination is instructed. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that “ In other words, during the preparation mode, the performance is performed so that the winning of the bell role is assisted. In the preparation mode, when the player wins the bell role, the player follows the bell navigator effect to win the bell role.

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

  That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the bell navigation effect is performed in accordance with the start of the variable game when the winning of the bell role is instructed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a bell navigation effect with the content of informing the correct push order according to the type of bell combination instructed to win. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the stop button 33C to perform a bell navigation effect with the content of informing the operation first when the winning of the medium correct bell role is instructed.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a assists in navigating (navigating) the correct push order of the promoted replay role when the winning of the promoted replay role requiring the push order of the stop button is instructed even in the small role. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to perform the “rep navi effect”. In other words, during the preparation mode, an effect is performed so that winning of the promoted replay role is assisted. In the preparation mode, when the promoted replay role is won, the player follows the Lip Navi effect, and a prize for the promoted replay role occurs.

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

  That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to perform a Lip navigator effect with the start of the variable game when the winning of the promotion replay role is instructed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes a rep navigator effect with the content of informing the correct push order according to the type of the promoted replay combination instructed to win. For example, when the winning of the medium correct promotion replay role is instructed, the sub control CPU 41 a causes the stop button 33 </ b> C to perform the Lip navigator effect with the content of informing the operation first. For this reason, during the preparation mode, the winning of the promoted replay role is actively notified by the Lip Navi effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the number of STs is being set, when the right to transition to the ART mode is generated, information on the winning of the promoted replay role that triggers the transition to the high-definition RT game and Information that guides the promoted replay role to the winning is notified, and the player is led to the high-definition RT game.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the ART mode when the predetermined condition is satisfied when the promotion replay winning combination (promotion) is instructed. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to a highly reliable RT game. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the number of STs stored in the sub-control RAM 41c when the promotion replay combination is won. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a holds the ST number after subtracting “1” even during the ART mode. Therefore, in this embodiment, one stock based on the number of STs is consumed, and the transition to the ART mode is realized.

Next, control related to the ART mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the ART mode when the game state is a high-definition RT game. The start of the ART mode control is synchronized with the start of the highly probable RT game in the gaming state because the promotion replay winning combination (promotion) is triggered.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning and winning instructions of the winning combination during the ART mode (during the control of the ART mode). During the ART mode, since the gaming state is a high-definition RT game, winning and winning of the BN role, the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, and the normal replay role are instructed.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the BN mode when the winning of the BN role is instructed. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to BN gaming.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect display device 14 so as to cause the “bell navigation effect” to be performed in the same manner as in the preparation mode when the winning of the bell role requiring the pressing order of the stop button in the winning combination is instructed. Control the content. That is, during the ART mode, the performance is performed so that the avoidance of bell spillage is assisted and the winning of the bell role is assisted. In the ART mode, when the player wins the bell role, the player follows the bell navigation effect, and the winning of the bell role occurs (no bell spilling occurs).

  During the ART mode, the gaming state may shift to a non-RT game due to a spilling bell. Also in this case, the sub-control CPU 41a continues to control the ART mode, and assists the return to the high-probability RT game in the gaming state by performing a Lip Navi effect at the next instruction for winning the promoted replay role. .

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a adds (adds) the number of variable games that can be played in the ART mode (the number of games) when the winning of the cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, or outlier role is instructed. As a possible extra zone (specific period), the mode can be shifted to the extra mode via the mission mode. Regarding the transition of the mission mode and the mission mode, the transition of the addition mode and the addition mode will be described in detail later.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a stores the remaining G number indicating the number of times of the variable game that can be performed in the ART mode in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. This remaining G number is also the number of times that the game can be assisted by the player by means of a bell navigator or the like in the ART mode. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a continuously holds the remaining G number even when a transition is made to another mode such as the BN mode. In the following description, when the remaining G number is “0 (zero)”, the remaining G number is not set while the remaining G number is not set. Further, when the remaining G number is other than “0 (zero)” (≧ 1), the remaining G number is set while the remaining G number is being set.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a adds [50 (times)] as the remaining G number when shifting to the ART mode from when the remaining G number is not set. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the remaining G number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c every time the start of the variable game is instructed in the ART mode. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of variable games that can be performed in the ART mode, that is, the number of variable games that have elapsed since the start of the ART mode, based on the variable games. In this way, as a result of counting the remaining G number, the sub-control RAM 41c (sub-control CPU 41a) that counts the number of games that have elapsed after the start of the ART mode functions as a progress number counting means.

  The sub-control CPU 41a notifies the player of the remaining G number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c using the effect display device 14. Thereby, the player can be made aware of the number of times that the variable game is performed in the ART mode.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the ART mode from the setting of the remaining G number, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the ART mode with the remaining G number being set. The transition to the ART mode from the setting of the remaining G number is caused by the transition (return) from the BN mode winning in the ART mode or the ART mode from the addition mode.

  Then, when the remaining G number stored in the sub control RAM 41c is “0 (zero)”, the sub control CPU 41a displays the effect so that the ending effect is performed if the ST number is not set. The display content of the device 14 is controlled. Further, after starting the ending effect, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the ending effect to be performed until the occurrence of bell spillage while the remaining G number is not set. During such an ending effect, the sub-control CPU 41a is not setting the remaining G number, and therefore controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the bell navigation effect is not performed even if the bell role is won. To do. In other words, during the ending performance, the performance is performed so that it is difficult to avoid the bell spill and the winning of the role of the bell is difficult. During the ending performance, bell spillage is avoided when the player happens to push the bell role, and the bell role is won. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the normal mode in response to the bell spilling during the ending effect. In accordance with this, the gaming state has shifted to a non-RT game.

  On the other hand, when the remaining G number stored in the sub control RAM 41c is “0 (zero)”, the sub control CPU 41a sets [50 (times)] as the remaining G number if the ST number is being set. Are added again (re-added). The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the ST number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c when the remaining G number is added again. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a holds the ST number after subtracting “1” even during the ART mode. Therefore, in the present embodiment, one stock based on the ST number is consumed, and the continuation (loop), that is, the extension of the ART mode is realized.

  In this embodiment, the ART mode is controlled by dividing a variable game corresponding to the remaining G number (grant number) into unit periods with one set. When the number of STs is being set, the control is again made to the ART mode for one set after the progress (digestion) of the ART mode for one set. Further, when the ST number is not set, the ART mode control is ended with the progress (digestion) of the ART mode for one set as an end condition. In this way, as a result of determining whether or not the remaining G number becomes “0 (zero)”, it is determined whether or not the number of games that have passed after the start of the ART mode has reached the number of grants. However, it functions as an elapsed number determination means.

Next, the contents of control in the BN effect state will be described.
When the gaming state is a BN game, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the BN mode. Note that the start of the control in the BN mode is synchronized with the start of the BN game in the gaming state because the BN winning combination (BN winning) is triggered.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the number corresponding to the BN payout number managed by the main control CPU 40a during the BN mode. The sub-control CPU 41a can grasp the number corresponding to the BN payout number based on the winning result instructed by various commands.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning and winning instructions of the winning combination during the BN mode (during BN mode control). During the BN mode, since the gaming state is BN gaming, winning of the bell role and winning are mainly instructed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the “bell navigation effect” is performed in the same manner as in the ART mode when the winning of the bell role is instructed. In other words, during the BN mode, an effect is performed so that the winning of the winning combination of bells is mainly assisted. In the BN mode, when the player wins the bell role, the player wins the bell role (no bell spilling occurs) by following the bell navigation effect.

  In addition, when the end of the BN game is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift from the next variable game to the normal mode or the preparation mode based on the setting state of the ST number and the remaining G number. . In this case, the gaming state is shifted to a non-RT game.

  That is, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode when the ST number and the remaining G number are not being set (the ST number = 0 and the remaining G number = 0) when the BN mode ends (BN end). The production state is controlled as follows. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the preparation mode when the ST number or the remaining G number is being set (ST number> 0 or remaining G number> 0) when the BN mode ends (BN end). The production state is controlled as described above. In addition, during the preparation mode for shifting in this way, the sub-control CPU 41a is highly probable that it has acquired the right to shift to the ART mode that the remaining G number is being set even when the ST number is not set. The player will be led into the RT game, that is, the ART mode.

  In the present embodiment configured as described above, during the ART mode, not only the gaming state is a high-definition RT game but also an effect (bell navigation effect) for the player to play a game advantageously in a variable game is performed. State. As a result, in the ART mode, the number of scenes where the player holds (injects) medals is reduced, the avoidance of missing the bell role is assisted, and the acquisition of the prize medal based on the winning of the bell role is assisted. For this reason, during the ART mode, the player is in an advantageous state (advantageous gaming state).

  Also, during the normal mode, it is possible to obtain a chance to lead to high-definition RT games through the ART rush lottery, but it is an effect for the player to play the game advantageously (bell navigation effects and various This is a state in which Lip Navi production) is not performed. Thereby, in the normal mode, winning of the promotion replay role and winning of the bell role are not assisted. For this reason, during the normal mode, the player cannot be brought into an advantageous state for the player.

  Further, during the preparation mode, while the gaming state is a non-RT game, an effect (bell navigation effect or lip navigation effect) for the player to play the game advantageously is performed. As a result, in the preparation mode, the winning of the promoted replay role, that is, the transition to the high-definition RT game is assisted, and the acquisition of the award medal based on the winning of the bell role is assisted. For this reason, during the preparation mode, the player can be brought into a state advantageous to the player.

  Further, during the BN mode, the game state is BN game, and an effect (bell navigation effect) for the player to play the game advantageously is performed. Thereby, in the BN mode, the winning of a prize medal based on the winning of the bell role is assisted. For this reason, during the BN mode, the player can continuously obtain award medals based on the winning of the bell role.

Next, the processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a during the ART mode, the mission mode, and each addition mode regarding the transition to each addition mode will be described in detail.
First, the process performed during the ART mode regarding the transition to the mission mode will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6, during the ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the mission mode when the mission transition condition is satisfied based on the winning instruction for the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, and the off-role role. Control the production state.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a mission entry lottery when the winning of the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, and the off-role role is instructed during the ART mode. This mission entry lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either “transmission transition” or “non-winning” so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the winning combination instructed to win. The sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the mission mode when deriving the result of “transmission shift” in the mission entry lottery. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not generate the right to shift to the mission mode when deriving the “non-winning” result in the mission entry lottery.

  In such a mission rush lottery, “Mission Transition” is determined between the small roles in the order of Bell role <Cherry role <Watermelon role, that is, from the small role whose winning probability of each small role is high to low. Random numbers are distributed to make it easier. In addition, since the player is in the ART mode, the winning probability of the lost role in the high-definition RT game is approximately 1/10, so it is lower than the winning probability of the bell role and higher than the winning probability of the cherry role. , "Mission transition" is easier to determine than the role of cherry.

  Then, as a result of performing the mission entry lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the mission mode when the mission shift condition is satisfied when the right to shift to the mission mode is generated. Since such a mission mode is a challenge zone (a specific period) in which the right to shift to the extra mode during the ART mode can be generated, a highly reliable RT game is continued as a gaming state. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to continue the ART mode when the result of performing the mission entry lottery and deriving the “non-winning” result.

Next, processing performed during the mission mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a is set to a stop period in which the remaining G number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is counted during the mission mode (during mission mode control) and is counted during the ART mode. Yes. That is, the sub control CPU 41a holds the remaining G number stored in the sub control RAM 41c without subtracting “1” even when the start of the variable game is instructed during the mission mode as the stop period. Therefore, in this embodiment, by shifting to the mission mode, the continuation of the ART mode, that is, the extension is realized for the number of times of the variable game that can be performed in the mission mode. The mission entry lottery that triggers the setting of such a stop period corresponds to the stop lottery, and the sub-control CPU 41a that controls to perform such a stop lottery functions as a stop lottery means.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, during the mission mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to return to the ART mode from the next variation game when the mission mode end condition is satisfied (falling). When the mission mode end condition is not satisfied, the effect state is controlled so that the mission mode being controlled is continued in the next variable game. In addition, during the mission mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so that the next change game is shifted to each additional mode when the clear condition is satisfied (cleared).

  As shown in FIG. 8, during the mission mode of the present embodiment, when the mission mode is started, the right of transition to the addition mode is extended over a maximum of five times (“1G” to “5G”) of the variable game. A mission content lottery period in which the mission content related to the occurrence is determined by lottery is started. During the mission content lottery period, the mission content is determined, and the mission is cleared based on the mission content (achieved up to 10 times from the start of the mission mode (“1G” to “10G”). A clear lottery period is started as a special suspension period that is determined by lottery.) This clear lottery period varies depending on the timing of the mission content, and during the clear lottery period, the mission mode may end. In this embodiment, in this embodiment, it is composed of a mission content lottery period and a clear lottery period that will span a maximum of 10 times ("1G" to "10G") of a variable game, and these are set as one set. The mission mode to be performed is performed once or continuously (loop) .In addition, during mission mode, the mission content Without clear lottery period is initiated by the occurrence of the winning of the BN role of the selection period, there is also a case to be terminated.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to cause an effect to develop a story that becomes “raised” through “reach” in “Mahjong” during the mission mode. Then, in the effect display device 14, during the mission content lottery period, a story up to “reach” in “Mahjong” is developed, and an effect that becomes “reach” is developed in response to the transition to the clear lottery period. Further, in the effect display device 14, during the clear lottery period, the story from “reach” to “upward” in “Mahjong” is developed, and the effect of “upward” is developed in response to the transition to each addition mode. On the other hand, if the transition to each addition mode is not achieved, the effect of “streaming” is developed. It should be noted that in the effect display device 14, a story that becomes “raised” is also developed by winning (winning) of the BN role during the mission content lottery period or the clear lottery period.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the mission mode through the mission entry lottery, the combination of the mission mode clear lottery period transition speed after transition, the bonus expected value at the time of clearing, the expected value of the clear, and the expected value of the falling The process (character lottery) for determining the lottery mode as the mode during the stop period that specifies the character is performed. Note that the clear lottery period transition speed (expected value) indicates the expected value of the probability (ratio) of winning the mission content lottery described later in the mission content lottery period, in the order of [slow] <[medium] <[fast] Indicates that the expected value for winning the mission content lottery is high. In addition, the bonus expected value at the time of clearing shows the expected value of profits based on the benefit based on the occurrence of the right to transition to the add-on mode described later in the clear lottery period, in the order of [Low] <[Medium] <[High] This indicates that the expected value at which the benefit due to the benefit increases is high. The expected clear value indicates the expected value (proportion) of winning the clear lottery described later in the clear lottery period, and the expected value for winning the clear lottery in the order of [Low] <[Medium] <[High]. Indicates high. The expected fall value indicates the expected value of the probability (ratio) of winning the fall lottery described later in the clear lottery period, and the expected value to win the fall lottery in the order of [Low] <[Medium] <[High]. Indicates high. In this embodiment, as such a lottery mode, there are a plurality of types (five types) in which combinations of various expected values are different.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 41a performs character lottery when generating the right to shift to mission mode through mission mode entry lottery. This character lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to any of [M1], [M2], [M3], [M4], and [M5] so as to have a predetermined winning probability. The sub control CPU 41a determines the lottery mode based on the result of the character lottery. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the lottery mode [M1] when the result of [M1] is derived in the character lottery. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines the lottery mode at the start of the mission mode functions as a mode determination unit.

  In such a character lottery, random numbers are distributed so as to be easily determined in the order of [M5] <[M4] <[M3] <[M2] <[M1]. As will be described later, during the lottery mode, settings are made in order of [M1] <[M2] <[M3] <[M4] <[M5] to be advantageous to the player.

Then, the sub control CPU 41a stores information (flag or the like) indicating the lottery mode to be determined as a result of the character lottery in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c.
Next, processing performed during the mission content lottery period even in the mission mode will be described.

  The sub-control CPU 41a draws and determines a mission content that specifies the type of privilege due to establishment of a clear condition during the mission content lottery period (during the mission content lottery period control even in the mission mode) (mission content lottery )I do.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the mission content lottery when the winning of the cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, and replay role is instructed during the mission content lottery period. In this mission content lottery, for each lottery mode stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, [winning MA], [winning MB], [ Random numbers are assigned to either “winning MC” or “non-winning”. When sub-control CPU 41a derives the results of [Winning MA], [Winning MB], and [Winning MC] in the mission content lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the mission content based on the results and has the right to enter the clear lottery period. Is generated.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the [non-winning] result in the mission content lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a does not set the mission content and does not generate the right to enter the clear lottery period. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a derives the result of [non-winning] in the mission content lottery, and if it is the fifth variation game after the start of the mission content lottery period, that is, if it is [5G digestion], it is compulsory. Set the mission content. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a replaces [non-winning] with [winning MA] based on the assignment at the time of the winning instruction for the replay role, and changes the content of any of the [winning MA] and [winning MB]. Set. The sub-control CPU 41a stores the number of missions in which the variable game is performed during the mission mode in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c. The number of missions is incremented by “1” when the change game in the mission mode is started. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of missions based on the instruction to start the variable game during the mission mode, and accumulates and stores the number of missions. The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the number of missions stored in the sub-control RAM 41c has reached 5 times (upper limit number), that is, whether or not it is [5G digestion]. Determine (determine) whether to set the content. The number of missions is erased (cleared) when one set of mission modes described later ends.

  In this way, as a result of counting the number of missions, the sub-control RAM 41c (sub-control CPU 41a) that counts the number of games that have passed since the mission mode started (sub-control CPU 41a) is used as the elapsed-time count means. Function. Further, as a result of determining whether or not the number of missions is five, the sub-control CPU 41a for determining whether or not the number of games that have passed after the start of the mission mode has reached the upper limit number Function as.

  In such a lottery of mission contents, [Winning MA] in the order of replay role <bell role <cherry role <watermelon role in each lottery mode, that is, from the small role having the winning probability of each winning role to the low role. , [Winning MB] and [Winning MC] are distributed so that random numbers are easily determined. Also, in the mission content lottery, random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine [non-winning] among the winning roles and in the order of [winning MC] <[winning MB] <[winning MA]. ing. Also, in the mission content lottery, among the winning roles, in the order of replay role <bell role <cherry role <watermelon role, among [winning MA], [winning MB], and [winning MC] [winning MB] and [ Random numbers are distributed to make it easier to determine the winning MC]. In the mission content lottery, [winning MB] can be determined in the case of [5G use], but in most cases, random numbers are distributed so as to determine [winning MA].

  Further, in the mission content lottery, a difference is set between the lottery modes with respect to [non-winning] at the time of winning the winning combination of the bell role or the replay role in the winning combination during the ART mode. That is, in the mission content lottery, it is difficult to determine [non-winning] in the order of lottery mode [M2], [M3] <lottery mode [M4] <lottery mode [M1], [M5]. It is easy to determine and the clear lottery period transition speed is set high.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, since the right to shift to the clear lottery period is generated when the mission content is set, the lottery mode [M2], [M3] <the lottery mode [M4] <the lottery mode [M1], In the order of [M5], the transition speed (period) from the mission content lottery period to the clear lottery period is set easily. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 9, the clear lottery period transition speed is [speed] in lottery mode [M1], [M5], [medium] in lottery mode [M4], lottery mode [M2], [M3]. [Slow] is specified respectively.

  Then, as a result of performing the mission content lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the clear lottery period from the next variable game when the right to shift to the clear lottery period is generated. Further, the sub control CPU 41a stores information (flag or the like) indicating the mission content to be determined as a result of the mission content lottery in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that a display effect corresponding to the mission content is performed. That is, when setting the mission content based on [Winning MA], the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 to display the character string of [MA mission]. Further, when setting the mission content based on [Winning MB], the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 to display the character string of [MB mission]. Further, when setting the mission content based on [Winning MC], the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 to display the character string of [MC mission].

  Further, when the mission content is set (winning) in the mission content lottery in the first variable game after the start of the mission content lottery period, the sub control CPU 41a is special in the extra mode triggered by the establishment of the subsequent clear condition. A special clear condition indicating that the right to shift to the addition mode is generated is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. Such a special clear condition is erased (cleared) when the clear condition is satisfied or when a set of mission modes described later is ended.

  The sub-control CPU 41a has the right to enter the special addition mode as the clear condition is satisfied when the winning (winning) of the BN role is instructed in the first (first) variable game after the mission content lottery period starts. Is generated. When the sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the special addition mode, after the BN mode ends, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the shift to the special addition mode without going through the mission mode with the shift to the ART mode. Control the state. Further, regarding the special addition mode in this case, various settings are performed in the same manner as in the case of the special addition mode based on the establishment of a clear condition described later.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on a winning combination other than a lost combination, that is, a winning combination of a BN role or a small role during the clear lottery period (during the control of the clear lottery period even in the mission mode). The production state is controlled so as to shift to the normal addition mode or the special addition mode when the clear condition is satisfied (clear).

  As shown in FIG. 11, during the clear lottery period, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a clear lottery when a winning combination other than a lost combination, that is, a winning combination of a BN or small combination is instructed. This clear lottery is performed for either [winning] or [non-winning] so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained for each lottery mode stored in the sub-control RAM 41c based on the winning combination instructed to win. This is done by distributing random numbers. The sub-control CPU 41a generates a right to shift to the addition mode when deriving the [winning] result in the clear lottery. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not generate the right to shift to the addition mode when deriving the “non-winning” result in the clear lottery.

  In such a clear lottery, the replay role <Bell role <Cherry role <Watermelon role <BN role between the lottery modes, that is, in the order of a small role with a high probability of winning each winning role, ] Is distributed so that it can be easily determined. In the clear lottery, random numbers are distributed so that only [winning] is determined regardless of the lottery mode when the BN role or the watermelon role is instructed.

  Further, in the clear lottery, a difference is set between the lottery modes for [Winning] at the time of the winning instruction of the bell role or the replay role that is relatively easy to win in the winning mode during the ART mode. That is, in the clear lottery, the lottery mode [M3] <the lottery mode [M1], [M2] <the lottery mode [M4], [M5] is easy to determine [Winning], and the clear expectation value is set high. Yes. In addition, the relationship between the expected value of clear is about the [winning] at the time of winning the winning of the cherry role in the clear lottery because the clear lottery period is limited in one set of mission mode and the winning probability of the cherry role It can be maintained even considering that a difference is set between the lottery modes.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the lottery mode [M3] <the lottery mode [M1], [M2] <the lottery mode [M4], and [M5] are set so that the clear lottery is easy to win. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, the expected clear value is [medium] in the lottery mode [M1] and [M2], [low] in the lottery mode [M3], and [low] in the lottery mode [M4] and [M5]. High] is specified respectively.

  In the following description, when the mission content cleared (achieved) in the clear lottery period is [Win MA] and no special clear condition is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, it is referred to as mission clear [MA]. The mission content cleared (achieved) in the clear lottery period is [winning MB] and no special clearing condition is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The mission content cleared (achieved) in the clear lottery period is [winning MC] and no special clearing condition is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. A case where the special clear condition is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c regardless of the mission contents cleared (achieved) in the clear lottery period is referred to as mission clear [special].

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the extra mode by clear lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the extra lottery to be described later in the extra mode after the transition according to the mission content cleared (achieved) in the clear lottery period. An addition table that defines an addition rate indicating the probability that is achieved is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the case of mission clear [MA], the sub control CPU 41a determines the extra table [winning MA]. Further, in the case of mission clear [MB], the sub control CPU 41a determines the extra table [winning MB]. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the extra table [winning MC] in the case of mission clear [MC] or mission clear [special].

  In addition, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, an extra lottery is performed based on an instruction for winning a winning combination other than a lost combination, that is, a winning combination of a BN or small combination. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the expected number of extra times that can be added in one variable game in the extra mode in the order of extra table [winning MA] <addition table [winning MB] <addition table [winning MC], It is configured to have an advantage with respect to the expected number of times (one time).

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the extra mode by clear lottery, it is used in the extra continuation lottery to be described later in the extra mode after the transition according to the mission content cleared (achieved) in the clear lottery period. A process (continuation rate lottery process) for determining a continuation rate table that defines a continuation rate indicating the probability that continuation is achieved is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a continuation rate lottery when generating the right to shift to the extra mode by clear lottery. This continuation rate lottery is [66%], [75%] so that the predetermined winning probability is obtained regardless of the winning combination based on the mission contents stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and the presence / absence of special clear conditions. ] Or [80%]. In the case of mission clear [MA], the sub-control CPU 41a performs a continuation rate lottery in a lottery manner based on the [Winning MA] field. Further, in the case of mission clear [MB], the sub-control CPU 41a performs a continuation rate lottery in a lottery manner based on the [Winning MB] column. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the continuation rate lottery in the lottery mode based on the “winning MC” column in the case of mission clear [MC] or mission clear [special]. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a continuation rate table for specifying each continuation rate based on the result of the continuation rate lottery. For example, when the result of “66%” is derived by the continuation rate lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the continuation rate table [66%] that defines the continuation rate of [66%].

  In such a continuation rate lottery, random numbers are distributed in the order of [80%] <[75%] <[66%] in the case of mission clear [MA] and [MB]. In the continuation rate lottery, random numbers other than [66%] are assigned in order of [80%] <[75%] for mission clear [MC] and [special], in order of easier determination. Yes. In the continuation rate lottery, random numbers are assigned to [66%] so as to be easily determined in the order of mission clear [MC], [special] <mission clear [MB] <mission clear [MA]. In the continuation rate lottery, random numbers are assigned to [75%] and [80%] in order of mission clear [MA] <mission clear [MB] <mission clear [MC] and [special]. Sorting.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, a continuation rate table that sets a high continuation rate in the addition mode in the order of mission clear [MA] <mission clear [MB] <mission clear [MC], [special]. Is determined, i.e., has an advantage with respect to the expected continuation value for continuing the addition mode.

  As described above, in this embodiment, regarding the expected continuation value, mission clear [MA] <mission clear [MB] <mission clear [MC] and [special] are set in order of priority, as shown in FIG. Also, the expected number of times (one time) is set to be dominant in the same order. In other words, in the present embodiment, superiority is obtained with respect to the expected number of accumulated additions that can be added through the variable game in the addition mode in the order of mission clear [MA] <mission clear [MB] <mission clear [MC]. It is comprised so that it may have.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the expected number of times (1 time between mission clear [MA], [MB], [MC] in the order of mission clear [MA] <mission clear [MB] <mission clear [MC]. , Cumulative) and expected continuation value, that is, a clear privilege expectation value is set high. In other words, in the present embodiment, during the setting of the mission contents [Winning MA], [Winning MB], and [Winning MC], the expected bonus value at the time of clearing is in the order of [Winning MA] <[Winning MB] <[Winning MC]. It is set high. Such an expected value at the time of clearing is also an extended expected value to which the number of variable games controlled in the ART mode in the add-on mode is added. Therefore, the extension in the add-on mode is subsequently determined by determining the mission contents in the mission content lottery period. The expected value will be determined. In this way, as a result of determining the mission contents, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines the extended expected value functions as an expected value determining means.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the mission content lottery, [winning MB], [winning MC] between the lottery modes [M1], [M2], and [M4] in which the mission content of [winning MC] cannot be determined. ], The clear bonus expectation value is set higher in the lottery modes [M2] and [M4] than in the lottery mode [M1] where the expected value for determining the mission content is the lowest. Also, in the mission content lottery, there is an expected value for determining the mission content of [Winning MB] and [Winning MC] between the lottery modes [M3] and [M5] that can determine the mission content of [Winning MC]. Compared to the low lottery mode [M3], the expected benefit value at the time of clearing the lottery mode [M5] is set higher.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the lottery mode [M1] <the lottery mode [M2], [M4] <the lottery mode [M3], and [M5] in this order based on the generation of the right to enter the extra mode in the clear lottery period. It is set so that profits from benefits are likely to increase. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, the expected bonus value at the time of clearing is [low] in the lottery mode [M1], [medium] in the lottery modes [M2] and [M4], and the lottery modes [M3] and [M5]. [High] is specified respectively.

  Then, as a result of performing the clear lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a normally generates the clear condition (specific condition) when the right to shift to the addition mode based on the mission clear [MA], [MB], [MC] is generated. The effect state is controlled so as to shift to the addition mode. Further, as a result of performing the clear lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a, when generating the right to shift to the special addition mode based on the mission clear [special], shifts to the special addition mode as the clear condition (specific condition) is satisfied. Control the production state. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the addition table according to the mission contents cleared (achieved) during the clear lottery period, and as a result, information (flags, etc.) indicating the determined addition table is stored in the predetermined sub-control RAM 41c. Store in the area. Further, the sub control CPU 41a stores information (such as a flag) indicating the continuation rate table to be determined as a result of the continuation rate lottery in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. Since each such extra mode is an extra zone (specific period) in which the remaining G number in the ART mode can be added and added, it is possible to continue high-definition RT gaming as a gaming state.

  In this way, in the normal addition mode based on mission clear [MA], [MB], [MC], since the benefit according to the mission contents cleared (achieved) in the clear lottery period is given, The expected value may be any of [Low], [Medium], and [High]. On the other hand, in the special extra mode based on mission clear [special], a benefit based on the mission content of [winning MC] will be granted regardless of the mission content cleared (achieved) during the clear lottery period. This is only possible when the benefit expectation is [High]. For this reason, the special addition mode has an advantage over the normal addition mode with respect to the expected benefit value at the time of clearing, that is, the extended expected value. As an expected value for which the period controlled in such an advantageous gaming state is extended, the special addition mode has an advantage over the normal addition mode. Therefore, the low normal addition mode has a low expected value with respect to the level of the expected value. While this corresponds to an extendable gaming state, a high special addition mode with respect to the level of the expected value corresponds to an extendable gaming state with a high expected value.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, during the clear lottery period, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift (return) to the ART mode when the mission mode end condition is satisfied.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a falling lottery as a release lottery when a result of [non-winning] is derived in a clear lottery based on a winning instruction for a replay role during the clear lottery period. This falling lottery is performed by assigning a random number to either [winning] or [non-winning] so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained for each lottery mode stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a establishes the mission mode end condition when deriving the [winning] result in the falling lottery, while the mission mode continuation condition is derived when deriving the [non-winning] result in the falling lottery. Is satisfied (the mission mode end condition is not satisfied). In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs the falling lottery functions as a release lottery means.

  In such a falling lottery, the lottery mode [M2], [M5] <the lottery mode [M1], [M4] <the lottery mode [M3] is easy to win the lottery lottery (the result of [winning] is determined). Easy) is set. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 14, the expected fall value is [medium] in the lottery modes [M1] and [M4], [low] in the lottery modes [M2] and [M5], and [low] in the lottery mode [M3]. High] is specified respectively.

  The sub-control CPU 41a continues the mission mode when the mission mode continuation condition is satisfied (the mission mode end condition is not satisfied) when the result of the falling lottery and the result of [non-winning] is derived. Control the production state. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the [winning] result as a result of the falling lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the ART mode as the mission mode end condition is satisfied. The sub-control CPU 41a resumes counting the number of remaining G stored in the sub-control RAM 41c when the mission mode determined in the stop period is returned to the ART mode, that is, when the stop period is released.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a derives the result of [non-winning] in the clear lottery and the falling lottery, which is the tenth variation game after the start of the mission mode, that is, [10G digestion] and one set When the mission mode is over, draw back. This pull-back lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either [winning] or [non-winning] so that a predetermined winning probability (in this embodiment, “33%”) is obtained. The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of missions stored in the sub-control RAM 41c has reached 10 (predetermined number), that is, whether or not it is [10G digestion], and performs a pull-back lottery. It is determined (determined). The sub-control CPU 41a establishes the mission mode end condition when deriving the [non-winning] result in the pull-back lottery, while the mission mode restart condition is derived when deriving the [winning] result in the pull-out lottery. Is satisfied (the mission mode end condition is not satisfied). In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs the pull-back lottery functions as the pull-back lottery means.

  In this way, as a result of determining whether or not the number of missions is 10, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines whether or not the number of games that have passed has reached a predetermined number after the start of the mission mode has elapsed. It functions as a determination means.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the result of the pull-back lottery and derives the [winning] result, the sub-control CPU 41a produces the mission mode to continue as the mission mode restart condition is satisfied (the mission mode end condition is not satisfied). Control the state. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a stores the special clear condition in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. For this reason, depending on the completion of the clear condition after the pull-back lottery, various settings are made in the same manner as in the case of the mission clear [special] described above. The sub-control CPU 41a starts the mission content lottery period again, and holds information (flags, etc.) relating to the lottery mode stored in the sub-control RAM 41c at the start, while deleting (clearing) the number of missions. )

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the [non-winning] result in the pull-back lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the ART mode as the mission mode end condition is satisfied. The sub-control CPU 41a resumes counting the number of remaining G stored in the sub-control RAM 41c when the mission mode determined in the stop period is returned to the ART mode, that is, when the stop period is released.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the mission mode is controlled by dividing the unit game period into a maximum of 10 variable games. Further, depending on the establishment of the mission mode continuation condition based on the falling lottery (non-establishment of the mission mode end condition), the mission mode of the next variation game is continued after the passage (digestion) of the variation game. Further, depending on the establishment of the mission mode termination condition based on the falling lottery, the mission mode control is terminated with the progress (digestion) of the variable game. Also, depending on the fulfillment of the mission mode restart condition based on the pull-back lottery (non-satisfaction of the mission mode end condition), one set (one time) after the maximum 10 mission modes have been completed (digestion) The mission mode is controlled again. Further, depending on the establishment of the mission mode termination condition based on the pull-back lottery, the mission mode control is terminated with the progress (digestion) of a maximum of 10 mission modes as one set. Therefore, in this embodiment, the continuation of the mission mode, that is, the extension is realized by the establishment of the continuation condition of the mission mode based on the falling lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the mission mode is continued (looped), that is, extended by establishing the mission mode restart condition based on the pull-back lottery.

  As a result of the sub-control CPU 41a performing various processes during the mission mode in this way, as shown in FIG. 15A, the flow that does not reach each addition mode via the mission mode, as shown in FIG. As shown, a flow to each add-on mode is created. In FIGS. 15A and 15B, “XG” means the number of times of the variation game after the start of the mission mode, and “2G” means the time of the second variation game.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 15A, the sub-control CPU 41a performs character lottery in accordance with the start of the mission mode, determines the lottery mode, and then controls to shift to the mission mode. Control from the game to the mission content lottery period. Subsequently, as a result of performing the mission content lottery in each variable game during the mission content lottery period, the sub control CPU 41a determines the mission content in the mission content lottery of the third variable game. To the clear lottery period. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the clear lottery and the falling lottery in each variable game during the clear lottery period. As a result, if the lottery does not win any of the fourth to tenth variable games, the tenth variation As a result of the drawing back lottery in the game, the mission mode is controlled to end or continue (loop).

  As a result, the first to tenth variation games for a maximum of ten times are controlled to the mission mode. Among the 10 variation games, the 1st to 3rd variation games are controlled during the mission content lottery period, while the 4th to 10th variation games are controlled during the clear lottery period. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the character lottery with the start of the mission mode to determine the lottery mode, and then performs control so as to shift to the mission mode. Control from the game to the mission content lottery period. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a performs mission content lottery in each variable game during the mission content lottery period. As a result, if any of the first to fifth variable games is not won, the content of the mission is forced. As a result, control is performed from the sixth variation game to the clear lottery period. Subsequently, when the sub-control CPU 41a performs the clear lottery and the falling lottery in each variable game during the clear lottery period, and the clear condition is satisfied in the ninth lottery game clear lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a Control from the game to normal addition mode.

  As a result, the first to ninth nine-time variable games are controlled to the mission mode. Of the nine games, five games of the first to fifth games are controlled during the mission content lottery period, while four games from the sixth to the ninth game are controlled during the clear lottery period. .

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the start of the mission mode is determined, and after the mission details are set, the condition that the clear condition is satisfied is further satisfied, thereby reaching each additional mode. Depending on the winning (winning) of the BN role in the mission mode, the player can reach the special addition mode without satisfying such a condition. This makes it possible to create scenes that draw attention to the player everywhere before the ART mode is added.

  In addition, in this embodiment, during the mission content lottery period, it is a period for setting the mission content that determines the benefit of the privilege after the clear condition is established, and the length of the subsequent clear lottery period is set according to the mission content setting timing. It is a period that depends on you. On the other hand, in this embodiment, during the clear lottery period, it is a period that directly leads to the establishment of the clear condition. In other words, in the present embodiment, the roles played before and after setting the mission contents are different in the mission mode, and the game can be added according to the situation at that time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the mission mode, [10G digestion] is reached without reaching each additional mode, and as a result, even if the remaining G count can be resumed, each additional mode is reached by pullback lottery. The opportunity to arrive again can be given. Furthermore, at the second opportunity to reach each additional mode by pull-out lottery, it is possible to give a privilege to increase the expected value to be added by making it possible to shift to the special additional mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the embodiment configured as described above has a game characteristic characteristic in the mission mode based on the comparison result between the lottery modes of various expected values.
That is, in the lottery mode [M1], since it is easy to shift the fastest during the clear lottery period and it is not difficult to win the falling lottery, the chance of satisfying the clear condition is extended depending on the winning condition of the falling lottery. There is a tendency to have some expectation for the establishment of. However, the lottery mode [M1] has a tendency that it cannot have an expectation regarding the benefit of the privilege due to the establishment of the clear condition.

  In addition, in the lottery mode [M2], it is most difficult to shift to the clear lottery period, but it is most difficult to win the falling lottery. Therefore, depending on how the clear lottery period shifts, it can be expected that the clear condition will be established to some extent. Has a tendency. Furthermore, the lottery mode [M2] has a tendency that a certain degree of expectation (a higher expectation compared to the lottery mode [M1]) cannot be achieved with respect to the benefit of the benefit due to the establishment of the clear condition.

  In addition, the lottery mode [M3] is most difficult to shift to the clear lottery period, is most likely to win the falling lottery, is easy to shorten the chance of satisfying the clear condition, and more difficult to win the clear lottery. There is a tendency that it cannot be expected. However, the lottery mode [M3] has a tendency to have great expectation regarding the benefit of the privilege due to the establishment of the clear condition.

  In addition, since the lottery mode [M4] is not the easiest to transition to the clear lottery period and is not the most difficult to win the falling lottery, and is the easiest to win the clear lottery, the chance of satisfying the clear condition is extended. Thus, there is a tendency that a certain degree of expectation (greater expectation compared to the lottery mode [M2]) can be held for the establishment of the clear condition. Furthermore, the lottery mode [M4] has a tendency that a certain degree of expectation (a higher expectation compared to the lottery mode [M1]) can be obtained with respect to the benefit of the benefit due to the establishment of the clear condition.

  In addition, the lottery mode [M5] is most likely to shift to the clear lottery period, is most likely to win the falling lottery, and is also most likely to win the clear lottery. There is a tendency to. Furthermore, the lottery mode [M5] has a tendency to have great expectation with respect to the benefit of the benefit due to the establishment of the clear condition.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the player in the order of lottery mode [M1] <lottery mode [M2] <lottery mode [M3] <lottery mode [M4] <lottery mode [M5] from the comparison results of each lottery mode. Is advantageous, that is, has an advantage. In the character lottery, the lottery mode is configured so that it can be easily determined in order from the low-priority lottery mode.

  In the present embodiment, the combination of various expected values is determined by determining the lottery mode when starting the mission mode. Furthermore, by having a plurality of types (five types) in which combinations of various expected values are different as the lottery mode, it is possible to vary the process until reaching each additional mode for each mission mode.

Next, processing performed in each addition mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a continues the stop period during each addition mode (during control of each addition mode) and during the mission mode (clear lottery period). In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a holds the remaining G number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c without subtracting “1” during each addition mode that is a stop period, even if an instruction to start a variable game is given. Therefore, in this embodiment, by shifting to each addition mode, continuation (addition), that is, extension of the ART mode is realized for the number of times of the variable game that can be performed in each addition mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the continuation (addition) of the ART mode, that is, extension, is realized by the number of additions to be added by the occurrence of the addition in each addition mode. Each of these addition modes is a special stop period that is a stop period and can be extended to the ART mode.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control CPU 41a is also in the next variable game in each additional mode, after the completion of one variable game, when the continuation condition for the additional mode is satisfied (once + continuous). The effect state is controlled so as to continue the addition mode during the control. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a returns to the ART mode from the next variation game when the continuation condition for the addition mode is not satisfied (once + non-continuation) after hunting one variation game during each addition mode. The production state is controlled as described above.

  In the present embodiment, each addition mode is controlled by dividing it into unit periods in which one variation game is set as one set. Moreover, depending on the establishment (continuation) of the continuation condition for the addition mode, the control is again controlled to the addition mode (during control) for one set (one time) after the lapse (digestion) of each addition mode for one set. The Also, depending on the non-satisfaction (non-continuation) of the continuation condition for the addition mode, the control of the addition mode is terminated as the ending condition of the addition mode, triggered by the progress (digestion) of each addition mode (one time). The Therefore, in this embodiment, the continuation (loop), that is, the extension of each addition mode is realized by the establishment of the continuation condition for the addition mode.

  The CPU 41a for sub-control performs an extra lottery (continuous lottery process) when the start of the variable game is instructed during each extra mode. This additional continuation lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either [continue] or [non-continue] so that the continuation rate is based on the continuation rate table determined by the continuation rate lottery. The sub-control CPU 41a grasps the continuation rate table used in the continued lottery by adding information (flags and the like) indicating the continuation rate table stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to continue in the addition mode (during control) when the result of [continuation] is derived in the addition continuous lottery. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not generate the continuation right in the addition mode (during control) when the result of [non-winning] is derived in the addition continuation lottery.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so that the addition mode under control is continued as the continuation condition is satisfied when the result of [continuation] is derived as a result of the addition continuous lottery. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the ART mode as the continuation condition is not satisfied when the result of [continuation] is derived and the result of [non-continuation] is derived. The sub-control CPU 41a resumes counting the number of remaining Gs stored in the sub-control RAM 41c upon returning from each addition mode determined in the stop period to the ART mode, that is, releasing the stop period. .

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an ART based on an instruction for winning other than the off-combining role, that is, winning of the BN role, cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, and replay role during each extra mode (during the control of each extra mode). A process for adding and extending the mode period is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control CPU 41a is used for sub-control when the winnings other than the off-line role, that is, the wins of the BN role, the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, and the replay role are instructed during each extra mode. An extra lottery is performed to add the remaining G number stored in the RAM 41c and add it. In this extra lottery, [30], [50], [100], [100], [100], [100], [100], [B] so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained for each extra table grasped from the sub-control RAM 41c. 200] and [500] are performed by assigning random numbers to the number of additions. The sub-control CPU 41a determines to generate an extra number of remaining Gs stored in the sub-control RAM 41c based on the result of the extra lottery. That is, for example, when the result of [50] is derived by the extra lottery, an extra G number of the extra number [50 (times)] occurs, and the result of [100] is derived by the extra lottery. In this case, an additional number of remaining Gs corresponding to the number of additions [100 (times)] occurs.

  In such an extra lottery, extra players are added in the order of replay role <bell role <cherry role <watermelon role <BN role, that is, the winning role with the highest probability of winning for each winning role. Random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine a large number of times. Further, in the extra lottery, random numbers are distributed among the extra tables so that it is easy to determine a large number of extra times in the order of small part <BN part. Further, in the extra lottery, random numbers are assigned so that it is easy to determine a larger number of extra times in the order of extra table [winning MA] <addition table [winning MB] <addition table [winning MC] between the same winning combinations. Sorting.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, as a result of the extra lottery being performed during each extra mode, the expected value at which the extra in each extra mode is achieved is based on the lottery mode shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, in the order of extra table [winning MA] <addition table [winning MB] <addition table [winning MC], a large extra number is likely to be determined when adding, that is, expecting the number Has superiority in value (once).

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the results of [30] to [500] as a result of the extra lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the extra number based on the result to the remaining G number. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the continuation (addition), that is, extension of the ART mode is realized by the occurrence of the addition by the extra lottery. Further, in this embodiment, during the extra mode, even when a winning other than the extraordinary role is won, at least an extra number of [30] is generated. At the time of winning, the ART mode is continued (added) at least “30 times”, that is, extended.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the remaining G number to the set under control by the extra lottery. In addition, when adding the remaining G number stored in the sub control RAM 41c, the sub control CPU 41a notifies the player of the number of additions during the variable game that is the target of the addition. Controls the display content of. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the player of the remaining G number during the ART mode and each addition mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, during the normal addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the special addition mode when the upgrade condition is established based on the continuous addition lottery.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 16, when the first variation game (“1G”) is continued after the transition to the normal addition mode by the sub-control CPU 41a, the second variation based on the achievement of [1 consecutive villa]. A game is played. Subsequently, when the second variation game (“1G”) is continued after the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the normal addition mode, the third variation game based on the achievement of [2 consecutive villas] is performed. Thereafter, when the third to seventh variation games (“1G”) are continued after the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the normal addition mode, the eighth variation game based on the achievement of [7 consecutive villas] is performed. . Subsequently, after the transition to the normal addition mode by the sub-control CPU 41a, when the eighth variation game (“1G”) is continued, [8 consecutive villas] is achieved. When each sub game after the transition to the normal addition mode is not continued (“×”) by the sub-control CPU 41a, the return to the ART mode is made. The sub-control CPU 41a then continues the predetermined number of times (eight times in the present embodiment) that continues the first to seventh variation games and continues the eighth variation game after the transition to the normal addition mode. In order to achieve [8 consecutive villas], an upgrade right to the special addition mode is generated.

  The sub-control CPU 41a stores the number of achievements that have been achieved during the normal addition mode in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c. The number of achievements is incremented by “1” when continuation is achieved. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of achievements based on the achievement of continuation, and accumulates and stores the number of achievements. As a result of determining whether or not the number of achievements stored in the sub control RAM 41c has reached eight (predetermined number), the sub control CPU 41a determines (determines) whether or not to raise the upgrade right. The number of achievements is erased (cleared) when the upgrade right is generated or the normal addition mode ends.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a generates the upgrade right to the special addition mode by [8 consecutive villas] in the normal addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing for determining (re-determining) the addition table used in the subsequent addition lottery again. Do. When the upgrade right is generated, the sub-control CPU 41a re-determines an addition table having an expected number of times (one time) higher than the addition table set in the immediately preceding normal addition mode. In other words, when the addition table [winning MA] is set in the immediately preceding normal addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a re-determines the addition table [winning MB] when the upgrade right is generated. In addition, when the addition table [winning MB] is set in the previous normal addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a re-determines the addition table [winning MC] when the upgrade right is generated. Note that, when the addition table [winning MC] is set in the previous normal addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a holds the addition table [winning MC] even if an upgrade right is generated.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines again (redetermines) the continuation rate table used in the subsequent extra lottery when the upgrade right to the special extra mode is generated by the [8 consecutive villas] in the normal extra mode. Process. Then, when generating the upgrade right, the sub-control CPU 41a redetermines a continuation rate table having a higher expected continuation value than the continuation rate table set in the previous normal addition mode. That is, when the continuation rate table [66%] is set in the immediately preceding normal addition mode, the sub control CPU 41a re-determines the continuation rate table [75%] due to the generation of the upgrade right. Further, when the continuation rate table [75%] is set in the immediately preceding normal addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the continuation rate table [80%] when the upgrade right is generated. When the continuation rate table [80%] is set in the immediately preceding normal addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a holds the addition table [80%] even if the upgrade right is generated.

  Then, after the transition to the normal addition mode, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the ninth variation game to the special addition mode when the upgrade condition is established as a result of achieving [8 consecutive villas] as a result of achievement of the upgrade right. Control. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a re-determines the addition table and the continuation rate table in accordance with the generation of the upgrade right. As a result, information (flags) indicating the addition table and the continuation rate table to be re-determined The data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 41c. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the upgrade right based on the achievement of [8 consecutive villas] in the normal addition mode is generated, the upgrade of the addition table and the continuation rate table accompanying the transition from the normal low addition mode to the special addition mode is performed. Realized. As a result of such upgrade, the expected number of times (one time) and the expected continuation rate are increased, and as a result, the number of expected values (cumulative) is increased compared to before the upgrade.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect state so as to shift to the ART mode and controls the transition to each addition mode during the ART mode and performs processing related to the addition lottery, It functions as a control means and an extendable game control means. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs processing related to the extra lottery during each extra mode functions as a continuous control unit.

  That is, in the present embodiment, during the ART mode, when entering the addition mode from the mission mode, the player can expect to be controlled to the normal addition mode or the special addition mode. On the other hand, in this embodiment, even if the player enters the normal addition mode, the player can expect to achieve [8 consecutive villas] during the normal addition mode, that is, upgrade to the special addition mode. become.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) During the ART mode, the system is configured to arrive at the extra mode (the extra lottery) by satisfying the conditions of winning the mission entry lottery and satisfying the clear condition. This makes it possible to create scenes that draw attention to the player everywhere before the ART mode is added by the addition mode (addition lottery). Furthermore, since the remaining G count is stopped before reaching such an extra mode (extra lottery), even if the player cannot actually reach the extra mode (extra lottery), the player It is designed not to be disadvantageous. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of games played in the ART mode.

  (2) Between the winning of the mission entry lottery and the establishment of the clear condition, a condition for further determining the mission content is provided. As a result, it is possible to further create a scene that attracts the player's attention until reaching the addition mode.

  (3) During the mission mode, the role played before and after the clear lottery period is set to be different. Thus, during the mission mode, it is possible to entertain the player with different game characteristics depending on the situation at that time, and the fun of the game during the mission mode via which the player reaches the add-on mode (add-on lottery). Can be improved.

  (4) During the mission mode, even if the remaining G count can be resumed without reaching the extra mode (extra lottery), the opportunity to reach the extra mode (extra lottery) by pullback lottery again Was configured to be grantable. Furthermore, in the second chance to reach the extra mode (upward lottery) by pull-back lottery, compared to the mission mode that starts without going through the pull-back lottery, the variation game controlled by the ART mode in the extra mode (upward lottery) It was configured to be able to grant a privilege that increases the expected value that the number of times is added. This increases the player's willingness to play during the mission mode by increasing the expectation for the addition of the number of variable games controlled in the ART mode even if the player cannot reach the extra mode (the extra lottery). Can be increased.

  (5) During the ART mode, it is configured to be controllable to two types of addition modes having different expected values to which the number of variable games controlled in the ART mode is added. Further, during the ART mode, even if the normal addition mode is controlled, the special addition mode can be controlled by using the normal addition mode for a predetermined number of times (8 times in this embodiment) ([8 consecutive villas]). doing. As a result, when the addition mode is started, the player is expected to select which addition mode is controlled. On the other hand, during the extra mode, the player is expected to continue the predetermined number of times even in the normal extra mode, that is, to be controlled in the special mode. As a result, since the player's interest can be directed during the start of the addition mode and during the control, the player's interest can be effectively directed during such addition mode.

  (6) At the start of the mission mode, the lottery mode is determined to determine the combination of the ratio at which the clear condition is satisfied and the ratio to win the falling lottery. Furthermore, as a lottery mode, by having a plurality of types (five types in the present embodiment) with different combinations of ratios, it is possible to vary the process until reaching the extra mode (upper lottery) for each mission mode. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game during the mission mode.

  (7) With regard to the special addition mode that is started when the upgrade condition in the normal addition mode is established, the continuation expectation value can be superior to the normal addition mode. As a result, the superiority of the special addition mode over the normal addition mode is maintained. On the other hand, the special addition mode that is started when the upgrade condition in the normal addition mode is established can be positioned as a price for the establishment of the upgrade condition in the normal addition mode.

  (8) The establishment of the upgrade condition during the normal addition mode is determined (determined) based on the continuation of the normal addition mode. As a result, as the upgrade condition approaches, the increase of the remaining G number is also achieved, so that the player's interest can be effectively directed to the addition result.

In particular, when an additional result more than the player thinks can be obtained, the player can be satisfied with the additional result.
In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.

In the present embodiment, the lottery mode specification may be changed as long as the clear expectation value and the fall expectation value can be specified at least.
In the present embodiment, the lottery mode configuration may not be provided, and all or a part of various expected values such as a clear expected value and a fall expected value may be determined in advance for the addition mode.

  In the present embodiment, the period for controlling the ART mode can be determined by time. In this case, in order to extend the game period, the time for controlling to the ART mode is extended.

-In this embodiment, it is good also as a structure which does not give preferential treatment based on establishment of the clear conditions in the mission mode continued through the pull-back lottery.
-In this embodiment, it can also be set as the structure which does not perform pull-back lottery.

In the present embodiment, the falling lottery may be performed for each variable game regardless of the type of winning winning combination.
-In this embodiment, regarding the clear lottery period, it can be continued until the falling lottery is won even if it exceeds 10 times from the start of the mission mode. That is, the chance of satisfying the clear condition is extended while winning the falling lottery.

  -In this embodiment, it can also be set as the structure which does not perform a falling lottery during a clear lottery period, for example, can also be comprised so that it can be continued until it exceeds 10 times from the start of mission mode.

  -In this embodiment, you may make it predetermine the frequency | count of the variable game used as a clear lottery period. In this case, the clear lottery period can be executed over 5 or 10 variable games, and it is possible to draw either 5 or 10 times according to the start of the clear lottery period. .

  -In this embodiment, the establishment of the clear condition is not a lottery based on the winning combination, for example, the achievement of a mission (mission) such as continuous winning (two consecutive winnings) of the watermelon (specific winning combination) It can also be. In addition, as such an issue (mission), it is possible to set a continuous push forward correct answer of a winning combination that requires a push forward correct answer when winning a prize. Moreover, you may make it draw these various subjects as mission content by mission content lottery.

  -In this embodiment, you may make it change a privilege with the timing of completion of clear conditions, for example, the variation game which becomes the 10th time from the start of mission mode, ie, the end of a clear lottery period among 1 set of mission modes. Depending on the establishment of the clear condition in the fluctuating game, the mode may be shifted to the special addition mode.

  -In this embodiment, depending on establishment of clear conditions, it is good also as a structure which provides the privilege which extends the period controlled to ART mode (it adds the remaining G number), and such a privilege is transfered to the addition mode. It can also be given together.

  -In this embodiment, it can also be set as the structure which does not set a mission content lottery period. In this case, the mission content lottery is performed in accordance with the derivation of the [winning] result of the mission entry lottery.

  In the present embodiment, during the mission content lottery period, the upper limit number forcibly determining the mission content can be changed to, for example, less than 5 times or 6 times or more. Preferably, after the mission content is forcibly determined, it is possible to secure at least one variation game that provides a chance to satisfy the clear condition.

  In the present embodiment, the mission mode may be configured to be terminated without shifting from the mission content lottery period to the clear lottery period. For example, during the mission content lottery period, the clear lottery period may not be entered until the mission content is determined by the mission content lottery. Moreover, it is also possible to adopt a structure in which a falling lottery is performed during the mission content lottery period.

  In the present embodiment, the mission content and the extended expected value (addition table) in the addition mode based on the establishment of the clear condition are associated with each other, but may be determined by lottery in the same manner as the continuation rate lottery. In this case, the mission contents and clear conditions can be determined by making it easy to determine an extra table with a high extended expected value in the order of mission clear [MA] <mission clear [MB] <mission clear [MC]. It is also possible to maintain the relationship with the expected value of the profit due to the privilege based on establishment.

  In this embodiment, the random number distribution mode for the lottery results in the character lottery, mission content lottery, clear lottery, and falling lottery may be changed, and the association may also be changed for the expected values based on various lotteries in the lottery mode. Also good.

In the present embodiment, the specifications regarding the extra lottery and the extra lottery may be changed if the special extra mode is set to be superior to the normal extra mode.
In the present embodiment, in the extra lottery, all winning combinations can be added to the target.

In this embodiment, the upgrade condition may be established when the normal addition mode is continued for less than 8 times or 9 times or more is achieved.
In the present embodiment, it may be determined whether or not the upgrade condition is established upon the achievement of [8 consecutive villas], and the winning of the lottery may be added to the upgrade condition.

  -In the present embodiment, when the upgrade condition is established upon the achievement of [8 consecutive villas], the continuation rate lottery based on mission clear superior to the mission content that the previous normal addition mode has cleared is performed again It can also be. That is, in the normal addition mode, when the upgrade condition is satisfied, not only the expected continuation value is increased, but also there is a possibility that the continuation expected value is lowered. Therefore, such a change in the expected continuation value can be enjoyed.

In the present embodiment, when the upgrade condition is established upon the achievement of [8 consecutive villas], the extra table may be determined by lottery.
-In this embodiment, it can also control to each addition mode by dividing | segmenting into a unit period which makes a set the variable game of 2 times or more times.

  In the present embodiment, the additional continuation lottery may be performed based on the operation of the last stop button, for example, after the start of the target variable game. In this case, the continuation rate of the continuous lottery can be changed based on the addition result in the change game in the addition mode.

  In the present embodiment, the specification of the transition of the production state until the entry of the ART mode may be changed. For example, by changing to the preparation mode on the condition that the prescribed number of times of the fluctuating game has passed in the normal mode, It is also possible to create a state that allows a transition to the mode, and to make a transition to the ART mode when the promotion replay combination is won thereafter.

  -In this embodiment, ART mode can also be implement | achieved by the continuous type based on a continuous lottery. Further, the period during which the ART mode is controlled can be set according to the number of times of the bell navigation effect. In this case, in order to extend the game period, the number of various navigation effects is added.

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

In this embodiment, the configuration of the game state may be arbitrarily changed, and the types of general games having different RT performances can be increased.
In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols that determines the payout of award medals can be set as an opportunity for a transition from a non-RT game to a high-definition RT game, or a winning combination can be set off.

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

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

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

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

  (A) While the game control means sets the special stop period, it is possible to extend the period controlled to the advantageous gaming state by performing the extended lottery after the specific condition is established. Extendable game control means for controlling the game state by dividing it into a predetermined unit period, and while the extendable game control means is controlling to the extendable game state, the extension is possible even after one unit period has elapsed. Continuous control means for performing control for determining whether to continue control in the gaming state, and the elapsed number counting means while the extendable game control means is controlling to the extendable gaming state , When the continued control means resumes counting the number of elapsed times triggered by the decision not to continue control in the extendable gaming state, while the continuous control means continues to control the extendable gaming state. The extension count game control means continues to stop counting the number of elapsed times, and the extendable game control means can extend a low expected value with a low expected value with respect to the expectation value determined by the expectation value determining means. When the state continues for a predetermined number of times, the game state is configured to be controllable to a high expected value extendable gaming state having a higher expected value than the low expected value extendable gaming state.

(B) Means for determining a mode during a stop period in which a combination of a ratio at which the specific condition is satisfied at the start of the stop period and a ratio for winning the release lottery is determined, and combinations of the ratios are different A mode determining means for determining from a plurality of types of modes during the stop period is provided.
(C) There are a plurality of types of first stop periods, and the plurality of types of first stop periods differ in the ease with which the predetermined transition condition is satisfied.
(D) There are a plurality of types of the first stop period, and the plurality of types of the first stop periods have different advantages in extending the period in the second stop period to be started.
(E) In the first stop period, the period can be extended by an increase in the specific number, and the second stop is compared with the advantage related to the extension of the period in the first stop period. The advantage with respect to the extension of the period in the period is high.

  L1 to L5 ... Symbol stop line, 10 ... Pachi-slot, 13 ... Reel unit, 14 ... Production display device, 13L ... Left reel, 13C ... Middle reel, 13R ... Right reel, 32 ... Start lever, 33L, 33C, 33R ... Stop Button, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... Sub control RAM.

Claims (2)

A game in which a plurality of rows of symbols are changed based on a start operation is started by the symbol display means, and a corresponding row of symbols is stopped based on a stop operation, and a winning combination is drawn when the game is started. In gaming machines equipped with role lottery means,
Game control means for controlling to an advantageous gaming state to be a game in a state advantageous to the player;
Storage means for storing a specific number indicating a controllable period in the advantageous gaming state;
Subtracting means for subtracting the specific number based on the execution of the game;
Determining means for determining whether the specific number has reached a predetermined number;
While the game control means is controlling to the advantageous gaming state, the game control means is controlled during a stop period in which the specific number of subtractions are stopped based on the winning combination lottered by the winning combination lottery means, and predetermined. Stop control means for ending the stop period triggered by the establishment of the end condition ,
The game control means includes
When control is performed to start the advantageous gaming state upon the establishment of a predetermined condition, and after the control of the advantageous gaming state is started, the determination unit determines that the specific number has reached the predetermined number Control to end the advantageous gaming state ,
The stop control means includes
In the first stop period out of the stop periods , the control is performed in the second stop period in the stop period triggered by the fact that a predetermined transition condition is satisfied before the end condition is satisfied,
The game control means includes
In the second stop period, based on the winning combination lottered by the winning combination lottery means, an extension for determining whether to extend the period controlled by the advantageous gaming state by increasing the specific number A lottery will be held,
In the second stop period, there are a normal stop period and a special stop period that has a higher advantage in extending the period than the normal stop period ,
The special stop period is controlled when a specific transition condition among the transition conditions is satisfied in the first stop period, and is controlled when a special condition is satisfied in the normal stop period. A gaming machine. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, when the specific transition condition is satisfied, the game machine is controlled to the special stop period without passing through the normal stop period .

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