JP6244343B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  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 the advantageous game state, by adding the number of games played in the advantageous game state that greatly affects the player's profit, A lottery is performed in addition to the number of games to extend the period of games played in the advantageous gaming state.

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

  By the way, in the pachislot of patent document 1, regarding the addition of the number of games performed in the advantageous game state, the probability and the number of times of addition are only predetermined. For this reason, the player's interest has come only to the above-mentioned advantageous gaming state.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose of the present invention is to keep the player's interest while the period of a game performed in an advantageous gaming state can be extended. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be effectively directed.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is based on a start operation, a game performed by changing symbols in a plurality of columns is executed by the symbol display means, and the game is based on a stop operation. In the gaming machine that stops the symbol of the row to be played, game control means for controlling to an advantageous game state that is a game advantageous to the player, and an extendable game that can extend the period controlled by the advantageous game state Means for controlling to a state, the extendable game control means capable of controlling to a plurality of types of extendable gaming states having different expected values of the length of time during which the period controlled to the advantageous gaming state is extended; Extending control means for performing control for determining whether to extend the period controlled by the gaming state, and when the extendable gaming control means is controlled to the first extendable gaming state, 1 condition is met As an opportunity, the first extendable gaming state is configured to be controllable to a second extendable gaming state in which an expected value of the extended period length is higher than the first extendable gaming state, Triggered by the establishment of the second condition, it is configured to be controllable to the second extendable gaming state without going through the first extendable gaming state, and the extension control means Compared to the second extendable gaming state controlled by the establishment, the second extendable gaming state controlled by the establishment of the second condition is the extension in the second extendable gaming state. It is configured to increase the expected value of the period length as said than is controlled to the second extendable gaming state of the establishment in response to the first condition, in response to establishment of the second condition Control over the second extendable gaming state And summarized in that difficult to be.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively draw the player's interest while making it possible to extend the period of the game performed in the advantageous gaming 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 an addition mode rush lottery. The schematic diagram which shows the lottery aspect of a continuation rate lottery and a re-continuation rate lottery. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the lottery aspect of an addition lottery. The schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of the addition mode in 1st Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the comparison result between each addition mode of various expected values. The schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of the addition mode in 2nd Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the lottery aspect of the continuation rate lottery and re-continuation rate lottery in another example.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko slot machine (a spinning machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”), which is a type 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. In the changing game, the right reel 13R changes so that the symbol R00, the symbol R01,..., The symbol R20, and the symbol R00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order.

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

  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 displays a display effect pattern indicating the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern indicating the sound output mode of the speaker SP, and a light emission effect pattern indicating the light emission mode of the lamp R. Is remembered. The sub-control RAM 41c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10. Specifically, the sub control RAM 41c stores (sets) sub 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.

  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.

  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 winning combination is instructed, 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 winning (promotion) of the promotion replay role 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), it is possible to shift to the extra 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. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of times that the variable game can be performed in the ART mode based on the variable game.

  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 the present embodiment, the ART mode is controlled by dividing into a unit period in which the number of remaining games corresponding to the number of remaining G is 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.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, during the ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a is in the low addition mode in response to the establishment of the low transition condition (low transition) based on the winning instruction of the cherry role, watermelon role, bell role, and losing role. While the production state is controlled so as to shift to, the production state is controlled so as to make a transition to the high addition mode when the high transition condition is satisfied (high transition).

  As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the addition mode entry lottery when the winning of the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, and the offside role is instructed during the ART mode. This extra mode entry lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to “low transition”, “high transition”, or “non-winning” so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the winning combination instructed to win. . When the sub-control CPU 41a derives the result of “low transition” in the addition mode entry lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to enter the low addition mode and derives the result of “high transition” in the addition mode entry lottery. If this is the case, the right to enter the high addition mode is generated. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a derives the result of “non-winning” in the extra mode entry lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a does not generate the right to shift to each extra mode.

  In such an extra mode entry lottery, “low transition” or “low” is selected in the order of bell role <cherry role <watermelon role among small roles, that is, in the order of small role with high probability of winning for each small role. Random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine “high transition”. 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. The “low transition” or “high transition” is more easily determined than the cherry role.

  Further, in such an extra mode entry lottery, random numbers are distributed among the winning combinations so that it is easier to generate the right to enter the low addition mode than to generate the right to enter the high addition mode. For example, in the case of the extraordinary combination, in the addition mode entry lottery, the right to shift to the high addition mode is generated at about 1/226 of the right to shift to the low addition mode. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the right to shift to the high addition mode is set to be generated at about 1/82 or less of the right to shift to the low addition mode between the winning combinations. Has been. That is, in this embodiment, as a result of the right to shift to the low addition mode, the expected entry value that enters (transfers) to the low addition mode by being controlled to the low addition mode is changed to the high addition mode. As a result of the right being generated, the value is set higher than the expected entry value that enters (shifts) into the high addition mode by being controlled to the high addition mode. For this reason, the low addition mode has an advantage over the high addition mode with respect to the expected entry value based on the addition mode entry lottery.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to transition to each additional mode through the extra mode entry lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a continuation rate indicating the probability that the continuation used in the extra continuation lottery described later in the extra mode after the transition is achieved Processing for determining the continuation rate table (continuation rate lottery processing) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a continuation rate lottery when the right to transition to each extra mode is generated by the extra mode entry lottery. This continuation rate lottery is [50%], [60%], [70] so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the extra mode for generating the right to transfer in the “addition mode entry lottery” column as a transition opportunity. %], [80%], and [90%]. 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 deriving a result of “50%” by the continuation rate lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a continuation rate table [50%] that defines a continuation rate of [50%].

  In such a continuation rate lottery, random numbers are assigned so as to be easily determined in the order of [90%] <[80%] <[50%] <[60%] <[70%] during the low addition mode. Sorting. Further, in the continuation rate lottery, random numbers are distributed between the high addition modes so that they can be easily determined in the order of [90%] <[80%] <[70%] <[60%] <[50%]. ing. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, a continuation rate table that determines a high continuation rate in the low addition mode is set more easily during the addition mode than in the high addition mode. . That is, in this embodiment, when the extra mode entry lottery is triggered, the expected continuous value for continuing the low added mode is set higher than the expected continuous value for continuing the high added mode. For this reason, when the extra mode entry lottery is used as an opportunity, the low extra mode has an advantage over the high extra mode with respect to the expected continuous value.

  Then, as a result of performing the extra mode entry lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to make the transition to the low addition mode when the low transition condition is satisfied when the right to shift to the low addition mode is generated. Further, as a result of performing the addition mode entry lottery, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the high addition mode as the high transition condition is satisfied when the right to shift to the high addition mode is generated. 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. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to continue the ART mode when the result of the addition mode entry lottery is derived and the result of “non-winning” is derived. In the following description, “low addition mode (direct)” means a low addition mode triggered by the extra mode entry lottery, and “high addition mode (direct)” means a high addition mode triggered by the extra mode entry lottery. means.

Next, processing performed in each addition mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a is in a stop period in which counting of the remaining G number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is counted during each addition mode (during control in each addition mode) and in the ART mode. It has established. 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.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control CPU 41a is also controlling the next variable game when the continuation condition is satisfied (once + continuation) after the end of one variable game in each extra mode. While the effect state is controlled so as to continue the addition mode, the effect state is controlled so as to return to the ART mode from the next variable game when the continuation condition is not satisfied (once + non-continuation).

  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. Further, depending on the establishment (continuation) of the continuation condition, after the progress (digestion) of each addition mode for one set, the control is again performed in the addition mode (during control) for one set (one time). Further, depending on the non-satisfaction (non-continuation) of the continuation condition, the control of the addition mode is terminated as the termination condition of the addition mode, triggered by the progress (digestion) of each addition mode for one set (one time). Therefore, in this embodiment, continuation (loop), that is, extension of each addition mode is realized by the establishment of the continuation condition.

  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 “continuation” or “non-continuation” 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 continuation lottery. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not generate the right to continue in the addition mode (during control) when deriving the result of “non-winning” in the addition continuous 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 when the continuation condition is not satisfied when the result of “continuation lottery” 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 is in any extra mode (during the control of each extra mode), and any winning for all winning combinations, that is, a BN role, a cherry role, a watermelon role, a bell role, or a replay role, is out of play. Based on the winning combination instruction, a process for adding and extending the ART mode period is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b), the sub-control CPU 41a can select any one of the winning combinations for all winning combinations, that is, the BN role, the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, When the winning combination of the replay combination and the out-of-game combination is instructed, an extra lottery for adding the remaining G number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and adding it is performed. In this extra lottery, [10], [20], [30], [50], [100] are set so as to obtain a predetermined winning probability based on the winning combination instructed for winning in each additional mode under control. ] Or [200] is performed by assigning random numbers to the number of additions. The sub-control CPU 41a performs the lottery with the random number distribution mode (lottery mode) shown in FIG. 9 (a) during the low extra mode, while the random number shown in FIG. 9 (b) during the high extra mode. The lottery is performed in the distribution mode (lottery mode). Further, the sub control CPU 41a determines to generate an extra number of remaining G 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, the replay role <bell role <outside role <cherry role <watermelon role <BN role in the order of low bonus mode, that is, from the winning role with the winning probability of each winning role to the low winning role. In order, random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine a large number as the number of additions. Further, in the extra lottery, random numbers are distributed between the low extra modes so that only the extra number of [50] or less can be determined except for the role of BN. Further, in the extra lottery, random numbers are distributed between the high extra modes so that it is easy to determine a large number as the extra number in the order of extraordinary combination and small combination <BN combination. Further, in the extra lottery, random numbers are distributed so that only the number of additions of [50] or more can be determined between the high extra modes. In addition, in addition lottery, random numbers are distributed so that the same number of additions can be determined with the same winning probability in the case of BN combination regardless of the type of addition mode. Further, in the extra lottery, random numbers are distributed so that at least an extra number of [10] can be generated at the time of winning any winning combination regardless of the type of the extra mode.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, as a result of performing the extra lottery during the low extra mode, the expected value at which the extra in the low extra mode is achieved is based on the lottery mode shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as a result of performing the extra lottery during the high extra mode, the expected value at which the extra addition is achieved in the high extra mode is based on the lottery aspect shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the present embodiment, it is set so that a larger number of times of addition can be easily determined when adding in the high addition mode than in the low addition mode. In the present embodiment, the expected number of extra times that can be added in one variation game in the low addition mode is 1 / of the expected number of addition times that can be added in one variation game in the high addition mode. It is set to 6 or less. That is, in this embodiment, the expected number of times in the high addition mode is set higher than the expected number of times in the low addition mode. For this reason, the high addition mode has an advantage over the low addition mode with respect to the expected number of times.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the high addition mode is set to be superior to the low addition mode with respect to the expected number of times, while the low addition mode (direct) is set to be high with respect to the expected continuous value as shown in FIG. It is set superior to the mode (straight). However, the expected number of cumulative additions that can be added through the variable game in the high addition mode (straight) is superior to the low addition mode (direct) even if the continuous expected value is taken into consideration. For this reason, in the present embodiment, each additional mode (direct) is set as an expected value on which the number of times of the variable game controlled in the ART mode is added based on the expected continuation value and the expected number of times for the additional in each additional mode (direct) The high addition mode (straight) is superior to the low addition mode (straight) as such a comprehensive expected value.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a derives the results [10] to [200] 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 the present embodiment, during the addition mode, when any winning combination is won, an addition with at least the number of additions of [10] occurs, so that at least every time a variable game in the addition mode is performed, “ 10 times "ART mode continuation (addition), that is, extension is realized.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the remaining G number for the set under control by the extra lottery. In addition, when adding the remaining number of G 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.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control CPU 41 a controls the effect state so as to shift to the high addition mode when the upgrade condition is established based on the continuous addition lottery during the low addition mode (straight).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 10, when the first variation game (“1G”) is continued after the sub-control CPU 41 a shifts to the low addition mode (straight), 2 based on achievement of [1 ream] The second variation game is played. Subsequently, after the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the low addition mode (straight), when the second variation game (“1G”) is continued, the third variation game based on the achievement of [2 consecutive villas] is performed. Is called. Subsequently, when the third variation game (“1G”) is continued after the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the low addition mode (straight), the fourth variation game based on the achievement of [3 consecutive villas] is performed. Is called. Subsequently, after the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the low addition mode (straight), when the fourth variation game (“1G”) is continued, the fifth variation game based on the achievement of [4 consecutive villas] is performed. Is called. Subsequently, after the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the low addition mode (straight), when the fifth variation game (“1G”) is continued, [5 consecutive villas] is achieved. When each sub game after the transition to the low addition mode (straight) is made non-continuous (“×”) by the sub-control CPU 41a, the return to the ART mode is made. The sub-control CPU 41a continues for a predetermined number of times after the transition to the low addition mode (straight), and continues the first to fourth variation games and continues the fifth variation game (continues five times in this embodiment). In order to achieve [5 consecutive villas], the right to upgrade to the high addition mode is generated.

  The sub-control CPU 41a stores the number of achievements that have achieved continuation in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c during the low addition mode (straight). 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 5 (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 low addition mode (straight) ends.

  [5 consecutive villas] in the low addition mode (direct) is [50%] in the case of the continuation rate table [50%] that defines the lowest continuation rate that can be determined in the low addition mode (direct). The continuation by the continuous lottery will be achieved 5 times in succession. In the case of a continuation rate table in which a continuation rate higher than that of the continuation rate table [50%] is set, [5 consecutive villas] in the low addition mode (straight) is 1/32 after the transition to the low addition mode (direct). Occurs with a higher probability. That is, [5 consecutive villas] in the low addition mode (direct) can occur at least 1/32 after the transition to the low addition mode (direct).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the right to shift to the high addition mode (direct) is set to occur at about 1/82 or less of the right to shift to the low addition mode (direct). . In other words, in the present embodiment, as a result of generating the upgrade right to the high addition mode, the expected entry value that enters (transfers) to the high addition mode by being upgraded to the high addition mode is transferred to the high addition mode. As a result of the right being generated, the value is set higher than the expected entry value that enters (shifts) into the high addition mode by being controlled to the high addition mode. For this reason, the high addition mode triggered by [5 consecutive villas] in the low addition mode (direct) has an advantage over the high addition mode (direct) in terms of the expected entry value.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a generates the upgrade right to the high addition mode by [5 consecutive villas] in the low addition mode (straight), the sub-control CPU 41a again sets the continuation rate table that defines the continuation rate used in the subsequent addition continuous lottery. Processing for determination (re-determination) is performed. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a decides upon the transition to the low addition mode (direct), which has been controlled until just before, when the upgrade right to the high addition mode is generated by the [5 consecutive villas] in the low addition mode (direct). Instead of maintaining the continuation rate table, the continuation rate table is determined again.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the re-continuation rate lottery when the upgrade right to the high addition mode is generated by [5 consecutive villas] in the low addition mode (straight). This re-continuation rate lottery is [50%], [60%], [70%] so as to have a predetermined winning probability in the column of the upgrade condition (in this embodiment, [5 consecutive villas]) as a transition opportunity. ], [80%], and [90%].

  In such a re-continuation rate lottery, random numbers are distributed so as to be easily determined in the order of [90%] <[80%] <[70%] <[60%] <[50%]. Further, in the re-continuation rate lottery, it is difficult to determine [60%] and [70%] compared to the continuation rate lottery in the high addition mode triggered by the addition mode entry lottery, but it is easy to determine [50%]. Random numbers are distributed so that In the re-continuation rate lottery, random numbers are distributed so that [50%] can be determined more easily than the continuation rate lottery in each addition mode triggered by the extra mode entry lottery.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, the high addition mode is triggered by the extra mode entry lottery as compared to the case of [5 consecutive villas] in the low addition mode (direct). The continuation rate table for determining a high continuation rate is set so that it can be easily determined. That is, in the present embodiment, when the high addition mode is triggered by the addition mode entry lottery, the expected continuous value for continuing the high addition mode is triggered by [5 consecutive villas] in the low addition mode (direct) It is set higher than. For this reason, the high addition mode (straight) has an advantage over the high addition mode triggered by [5 consecutive villas] of the low addition mode (direct) with respect to the continuation expected value.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as a result of re-determining the continuation rate by the re-continuation rate lottery based on the upgrade to the high addition mode, as compared to the continuation rate table determined at the time of the transition to the low addition mode (direct) that was controlled until just before A continuation rate table that defines a high or low continuation rate may be determined.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the sixth floating game to the high addition mode as the establishment of the upgrade condition when the upgrade right is generated as a result of achieving [5 consecutive villas] after shifting to the low addition mode (straight). To control. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the upgrade right based on the achievement of [5 consecutive villas] in the low addition mode (straight) is generated, the transition from the low addition mode to the high addition mode, that is, the upgrade, is realized. In the following description, “high addition mode (higher grade)” means a high addition mode triggered by achievement of [5 consecutive villas] in the low addition mode (direct).

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to perform an visually recognizable effect (the same effect in the present embodiment) between the high addition mode (high) and the high addition mode (direct). The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled. In other words, in the present embodiment, the high addition mode (upgrade) and the high addition mode (straight) have different rush expected values due to the difference in the process up to rush (transition), and the process up to such rush (shift). While the role played by the difference is different, it is a production state that can be visually recognized as the same.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the extra continuation lottery when the start of the variable game is instructed during the high addition mode (upgrade) (during the control of the high addition mode (upgrade)). This additional continuation lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either “continuation” or “non-continuation” so that the continuation rate is based on the continuation rate table determined by the re-continuation rate lottery.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the addition lottery in the same manner as the high addition mode (straight) as shown in FIG. 9B during the high addition mode (high grade). For this reason, in the present embodiment, the expected number of extra times that can be added in one change game in the high addition mode is set to be the same between the high addition mode (straight) and the high addition mode (high). Has been.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the lottery shown in FIG. 9B shows the expected value at which the addition in the high addition mode (upgrade) is achieved as a result of the addition lottery in the high addition mode (upgrade). It will be based on the aspect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the expected number of times is set to be the same between the high addition mode (straight) and the high addition mode (high), while the expected continuous value is shown in FIG. The high addition mode (straight) is set to be superior to the high addition mode (high). For this reason, the expected number of cumulative additions that can be added through the variable game in the high addition mode (straight) is superior to the high addition mode (high).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the expected number of times of addition that can be added in one change game in the high addition mode (higher grade) is set to be superior to the low addition mode (direct). As described above, in the present embodiment, the high addition mode (upgrade) is set to be superior to the low addition mode (directly) with respect to the expected number of times, while the low expected addition value as shown in FIG. Mode (straight) is set to be superior to high addition mode (high). However, the expected number of cumulative additions that can be added through the variable game in the high addition mode (upgrade) is superior to the low addition mode (directly) even if the continuation expected value is taken into consideration. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the high addition mode (higher grade) is compared to the low addition mode (straight) as an expected value for adding the number of times of the variable game controlled in the ART mode in each addition mode (straight). Become superior. That is, as an expected value for which the period controlled to such an advantageous gaming state is extended, the high addition mode has an advantage over the low addition mode, and therefore the low low addition mode is low with respect to the high and low of the expected value. While this corresponds to a game state in which the value can be extended, a high addition mode corresponding to the level of the expected value corresponds to a game state in which the expected value can be extended.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect state so as to shift to the ART mode in this way and controls the effect state so as to shift to each addition mode during the ART mode can be extended with the game control means and the game control means. It functions as a game control means. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs processing related to the extra lottery during each extra mode and performs processing related to the extra lottery functions as a continuation control unit and an extension control unit.

And in this embodiment comprised in this way, it has a game property characteristic in each addition mode by the comparison result between each addition mode of various expected values.
That is, as shown in FIG. 11, from the comparison results between the respective addition modes at various expected values, the low addition mode (straight) is superior to the other addition modes with respect to the rush expected value and the continuation expected value. , The expected number of times (cumulative, once) is inferior to the other addition modes. Further, the low addition mode (straight) has a relationship that is inferior to the high addition mode (direct) with respect to an expected value to which the number of times of the variable game controlled in the ART mode is added.

  As a result, the low addition mode (straight) is most likely to enter among the addition modes, but has a tendency not to have much expectation regarding the addition. However, the low addition mode (straight) has a tendency to achieve continuation more easily than the other addition modes. Therefore, by continuing to achieve continuation, it is possible to expect a certain amount of addition, and based on continuation [ By achieving “5 consecutive villas”, there is a tendency that the expectation regarding the addition can be increased.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 11, from the comparison result between each addition mode in various expected values, the high addition mode (straight) is inferior to the other addition modes with respect to the rush expected value, while the continuation expected value Is superior to the high addition mode (high) and inferior to the low addition mode (direct). Further, the high addition mode (straight) is superior to the low addition mode (straight) with respect to the expected number of times (one time), and is equivalent to the high addition mode (high), while the expected number of times (cumulative). It has a dominant relationship over other superposition modes. Note that the high addition mode (direct) has a relationship superior to the low addition mode (direct) with respect to an expected value to which the number of times of the variable game controlled in the ART mode is added.

  As a result, the high addition mode (straight) is most difficult to enter among the addition modes, but has a tendency to have high expectation regarding the addition. Furthermore, the high addition mode (direct) has a tendency that it is difficult to achieve continuation compared to the low addition mode (direct). Has a tendency.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, from the comparison results between the respective addition modes at various expected values, the high addition mode (upgrade) is superior to the high addition mode (direct) with respect to the rush expected value, and the low addition mode. While it is inferior to (straight), it has a relationship that is inferior to other addition modes with respect to the continuation expected value. Further, the high addition mode (higher grade) is superior to the low addition mode (direct) with respect to the expected number of times (one time) and is equivalent to the high addition mode (direct), while the expected number of times (cumulative) It has a relationship that is superior to the low addition mode (direct) and inferior to the high addition mode (direct).

  As a result, the high addition mode (higher grade) cannot be entered without going through the low addition mode (direct), but it can also enter the high addition mode (direct) compared to the high addition mode (direct). It is easy, and although it is not as large as the high addition mode (direct) with respect to the addition, there is a tendency that it can have higher expectations than the low addition mode (direct). Furthermore, the high addition mode (higher grade) has a tendency to be difficult to achieve continuation than the other addition modes, but even if such a tendency is taken into consideration, the addition is lower than the low addition mode (direct). It has a tendency to have great expectations.

  From such a comparison result, in the present embodiment, games with different addition performance based on various expected values in the low addition mode (direct), the high addition mode (direct), and the high addition mode (high), respectively. Realize the sex.

  That is, in the present embodiment, during the ART mode, when entering the addition mode, the player can expect to be controlled to either the low addition mode (direct) or the high addition mode (direct). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even when entering the low addition mode (straight), during the low addition mode (direct), the achievement of [5 consecutive villas], that is, the high addition mode (high) is upgraded. Or you can let the player expect.

  In addition, after the entry into the low addition mode (direct), when the [5 consecutive villas] in the low addition mode (direct) is achieved, the expected number of times (cumulative once) is not only increased, but also the re-continuation rate The continuation rate table can be changed by lottery. In addition, when the [5 consecutive villas] in the low addition mode (direct) is achieved in this way, the high addition mode (excellent) in which the addition performance is different from the low addition mode (direct) is entered. Will be able to.

  Further, regarding such a high addition mode (higher grade), the expected number of times (cumulative) is lower than that of the high addition mode (direct), but the expected number of times (one time, compared with the low addition mode (direct)). Cumulative) is increasing. Furthermore, since such a high addition mode (upgrade) is easier to enter than in the high addition mode (direct), there is an opportunity to have great expectations for the addition after entering the low addition mode (direct). Will be able to.

  Further, the low addition mode (direct) has an advantage over the high addition mode (direct) with respect to the rush expected value and the continuation expected value. Thereby, even when it does not enter the high addition mode (straight), it can be expected to enter the high addition mode (high grade).

  In this way, the low addition mode (straight) is given an advantage over the high addition mode (direct), while the high addition mode (direct) has an expected number of times (one time) compared to the low addition mode (direct). ). As a result, even if it is not possible to enter the high addition mode (straight), even if it can be expected to enter the high addition mode (high), the low addition mode (direct) of the high addition mode (direct) The advantage over can be kept.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) 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 times of the variable game controlled in the ART mode is added. Furthermore, during the ART mode, even if the low addition mode is controlled, the low addition mode can be controlled to the high addition mode when triggered by a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, five times) ([5 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 for a predetermined number of times even in the low extra mode, that is, to be controlled in the high extra 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.

  (2) In the case where the upgrade condition is satisfied during the low addition mode, the number of times of the variable game controlled in the ART mode is not only increased, but also the continuation rate can be changed. As a result, when the upgrade condition is established during the low addition mode, the player can enjoy the addition mode with completely different performance.

  (3) Regarding the high addition mode (in this embodiment, the high addition mode (upgrade)) that is started when the upgrade condition is established in the low addition mode, the high that is started without going through the low addition mode Compared to the superposition mode (in this embodiment, high superposition mode (straight)), the continuation expected value is set low and the rush expected value is increased. Thus, the superiority of the high addition mode that is started without going through the low addition mode over the high addition mode that is started when the upgrade condition in the low addition mode is established is maintained. On the other hand, the high addition mode that is started when the upgrade condition in the low addition mode is established can be positioned as a privilege that is added when the upgrade condition is established in the low addition mode.

  (4) The advantage over the low addition mode in the high addition mode that is started without going through the low addition mode is that the expected number of times (one time) is high. Thereby, compared with the low addition mode, the superiority of the high addition mode can be maintained regardless of the start trigger.

  (5) The low addition mode has an advantage over the high addition mode that is started without going through the low addition mode with respect to the continuation expected value and the rush expected value. Thereby, it is possible to suitably create a scene that can be controlled from the low addition mode to the high addition mode (in this embodiment, the high addition mode (excellent)) or that the player can expect.

  On the other hand, regarding the high addition mode started without going through the low addition mode, the expected number of times (one time) is set higher than that in the low addition mode. This makes it possible for the player to expect to be controlled from the low addition mode to the high addition mode while maintaining the superiority of the high addition mode that is started without going through the low addition mode over the low addition mode. Can be suitably created.

  (6) Regarding the high addition mode that is started when the upgrade condition is established in the low addition mode, the expected number of times (cumulative) is lower than the high addition mode that is started without going through the low addition mode. , Configured to increase the rush expected value. Thus, the superiority of the high addition mode that is started without going through the low addition mode over the high addition mode that is started when the upgrade condition in the low addition mode is established is maintained. On the other hand, the high addition mode that is started when the upgrade condition in the low addition mode is established can be positioned as a privilege that is added when the upgrade condition in the low addition mode is established.

  (7) The establishment of the upgrade condition during the low addition mode is determined (determined) based on the continuation of the low 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.
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Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  Note that the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in conditions for generating upgrade rights. For this reason, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 12, when each variable game ("1G") is continued after the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the low addition mode (direct), the low addition mode (direct) is the next variable game. But it will continue. Further, after the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the low addition mode (straight), at least “10 times” addition occurs in each variable game (“1G”), and the addition number is accumulated every time this addition occurs. Then, the sub control CPU 41a accumulates the number of additions (addition results) in each variable game after shifting to the low addition mode (direct), and the addition result (accumulation) is [80 (times) as shown in FIG. As a result, when the predetermined reference number (in this embodiment, [75 (times)]) is reached and [the reference number is reached], the upgrade right to the high addition mode is generated.

  The sub-control CPU 41a stores the number of additions in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c during the low addition mode (direct). The number of additions is added to the number of additions when the addition occurs. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of additions based on the occurrence of the addition, and accumulates and stores the addition. The sub control CPU 41a determines (determines) whether or not the upgrade right is generated as a result of determining whether or not the number of additions stored in the sub control RAM 41c has reached 75 times (reference number). Note that such an additional number is retained during each additional mode, and is deleted (cleared) when the ART mode is restored. In the present embodiment, the sub control RAM 41c (sub control CPU 41a) that accumulates and stores the number of additions during the low addition mode (direct) functions as an addition result storage unit. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that determines whether or not the number of additions stored in the sub control RAM 41c has reached 75 times during the low addition mode (direct) functions as an addition result determination unit. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the expected number of times (once) is set to about [12.5 (times)] based on the winning of the replay role that is most likely to be won in the high-definition RT game and the number of times of addition is easy to determine. Has been. For this reason, [reason of reference number] in such a low addition mode (straight) is a continuation rate table [50%] that defines the lowest continuation rate that can be determined in the low addition mode (straight). 50%], and the continuation by the continuous lottery can be achieved six times in succession. In addition, in the case of winning a winning combination that is expected to have a higher number of additions compared to the replay role in the low addition mode (straight), the “reason of the reference number” is set to [50%]. Expect less than once.

  In the case of a continuation rate table in which a continuation rate higher than that of the continuation rate table [50%] is set, the achievement of 6 consecutive continuations in the low addition mode (direct) is 1 after the transition to the low addition mode (direct). It occurs with a probability higher than / 64. That is, the achievement of 6 consecutive continuations of the low addition mode (direct) that can be expected for [reaching the reference number] can occur at least 1/64 after the transition to the low addition mode (direct).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the right to shift to the high addition mode (direct) is set to occur at about 1/82 or less of the right to shift to the low addition mode (direct). . In other words, in the present embodiment, as a result of generating the upgrade right to the high addition mode, the expected entry value that enters (transfers) to the high addition mode by being upgraded to the high addition mode is transferred to the high addition mode. As a result of the right being generated, the value is set higher than the expected entry value that enters (shifts) into the high addition mode by being controlled to the high addition mode.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the next variable game to the high addition mode as the establishment of the upgrade condition when the upgrade right is generated as a result of achieving the “reach standard number” after shifting to the low addition mode (straight). To control. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the upgrade right based on the achievement of [reaching the reference number] in the low addition mode (straight) is generated, the transition from the low addition mode to the high addition mode, that is, the upgrade, is realized. The sub-control CPU 41a performs the re-continuation rate lottery when the upgrade right to the high addition mode is generated by [reaching the reference number] in the low addition mode (direct). In the present embodiment, “high addition mode (higher grade)” means a high addition mode triggered by achievement of “reaching the reference number” in the low addition mode (straight).

  That is, in the present embodiment, even when entering the low addition mode (straight), during the low addition mode (direct), the achievement of [reach standard number], that is, the high addition mode (high) is upgraded. Or you can let the player expect.

  Also, in order to achieve such [reaching the reference number], it is based on the accumulation of the result of addition in the low addition mode (straight), so that the player gets closer to [reaching the reference number] and becomes more advantageous. Can be made to

  Then, after entering the low addition mode (straight), when achieving the “reference number reached” in the low addition mode (direct), not only the expected number of times (cumulative once) is increased, but also the re-continuation rate The continuation rate table can be changed by lottery. In addition, in order to achieve the “reach of the reference number” in the low addition mode (straight) in this way, it is necessary to enter the high addition mode (excellent) in which the addition performance is different from the low addition mode (direct). Will be able to.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in addition to the same effects as the effects (2) to (6) of the first embodiment, the following operational effects can be achieved.
(8) 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 low addition mode is controlled, the addition result of the number of times of the variable game controlled in the ART mode has reached the reference number (in this embodiment, 75 times) ([reference number reached ]) Can be controlled to the high addition mode. 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 addition mode, the addition result reaches the reference number even in the low addition mode, that is, the player is expected to be controlled in the high addition 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.

  (9) In the low addition mode (in this embodiment, the low addition mode (direct)), the high addition mode (in this embodiment, the high addition mode (case) Top)) is started. As a result, in the low addition mode, not only is it more advantageous to add, but also the player has expectations for further addition of the number of variable games controlled in the ART mode when the addition result reaches the reference number. Will be able to.

  (10) The establishment of the upgrade condition during the low addition mode is determined (determined) based on the addition result of the low addition mode. As a result, in order to approach the establishment of the upgrade condition, the continuation of the low addition mode is also a requirement, so that the player's interest can be effectively directed to the continuation of the low addition mode.

In addition, you may change each said embodiment as follows.
-In each embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the lottery aspect of a continuation rate lottery and a re-continuation rate lottery can also be set. As a result, the high addition mode (upgrade) is superior to the high addition mode (straight) in terms of the continuation expected value and inferior to the low addition mode (straight). Also once (accumulation), it is superior to the high addition mode (straight). That is, the high addition mode (upgrade) is easier to enter than the high addition mode (straight), and has a tendency to have high expectation for the addition. For this reason, the high addition mode (upgrade) can play a role of giving a situation where the player has great expectations regarding the addition as a consideration for the establishment of the upgrade condition.

  In each embodiment, if the expected value to which the number of variable games controlled in the ART mode in the high addition mode (direct) is superior to the low addition mode (direct), You may change the relationship between various expected values. For example, the high addition mode (direct) may be set to be superior to or the same as the low addition mode (direct) with respect to the continuation expected value and the expected entry value, or the low addition with respect to the expected number of times (cumulative). The difference from the mode (straight) may be reduced. In addition, if the high addition mode (direct) is superior to the low addition mode (direct) with respect to the expected number of times (cumulative), the high addition mode (direct) is less than the low additional mode (direct) with respect to the expected number of times (one time). You may set inferior.

  In each embodiment, if the expected value for adding the number of variable games controlled in the ART mode in the high addition mode (high) is superior to the low addition mode (direct), You may change the relationship between various expected values. For example, the high addition mode (upgrade) may be set to be superior to or equivalent to the low addition mode (directly) with respect to the continuation expected value or the expected entry value, or may be low with respect to the expected number of times (cumulative). The difference from the addition mode (straight) may be reduced. In addition, if the high addition mode (upgrade) is superior to the low addition mode (straight) with respect to the expected number of times (cumulative), the high addition mode (direct) is compared with the low addition mode (direct). May be set to inferior.

  In each embodiment, if the expected number of times (cumulative) in the high addition mode (straight) is superior to the high addition mode (high), the relationship between the various expected values between them is changed. Well. For example, the high addition mode (straight) may be set inferior or equivalent to the high addition mode (upper grade) with respect to the continuation expected value, or superior to the high addition mode (upgrade) with respect to the rush expected value. Or you can set it to the same. Further, the high addition mode (straight) may be set to be superior or inferior to the high addition mode (higher grade) with respect to the expected number of times (one time).

  In each embodiment, in the extra lottery, at least [10 (times)] or more is added in each variable game regardless of the type of the extra mode, but an extra is generated between each extra mode. The probabilities themselves may be different. That is, in the extra lottery, the probability that the extra is generated may be made different by including the case where the extra is not achieved. In this case, for example, [0 (zero)] may be set as the number of extra times, or a winning combination that is not a target of the extra lottery may be set.

  -In each embodiment, the re-continuation rate lottery does not have to be performed. Depending on the establishment of the upgrade condition, the continuation rate table up to that point may be maintained, the continuation rate table may be determined in advance, or the continuation rate used so far You can also make decisions based on the table.

  In each embodiment, a continuation rate table different from the continuation rate lottery can be selected as the continuation rate determined in the continuation rate table selectable by the re-continuation rate lottery, or as shown in FIG. It is also possible to select a continuation rate table for each copy.

  In each embodiment, the types of continuation rate tables that can be selected by the continuation rate lottery may be decreased or different continuation rate tables may be selected between the respective addition modes. Further, a plurality of continuation rate tables may not be prepared and may be determined in advance in one type or each addition mode.

-In each embodiment, it can also control to each addition mode by dividing | segmenting into a unit period which makes 2 sets or more of the variable games more than one time.
-In each embodiment, the timing which performs a continuation rate lottery and a re-continuation rate lottery can also be drawn in advance before establishment of upgrade conditions.

  In each embodiment, the additional continuation lottery may be performed based on, for example, the operation of the last stop button 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 each embodiment, a part of the effect or a completely different effect may be performed between the high addition modes regardless of the transition opportunity. In other words, it is only necessary to have a configuration capable of shifting from the low addition mode to the addition mode in which the expected value for increasing the number of variable games controlled in the ART mode is increased in relation to the game in the low addition mode. .

  In each embodiment, the upgrade condition can be established multiple times, and each time the upgrade condition is established, the continuation rate and expected number of times (once, cumulative) are increased, or the upgrade situation is divided into multiple stages. It can also be realized.

  -In each 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 a predetermined number of times of the changing game in the normal mode, the ART 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 the first embodiment, the upgrade condition is established when the low addition mode (straight) is continued less than 5 times or 6 times or more, for example, 8 times [8 consecutive villas] is achieved. Also good. It should be noted that the high addition mode (higher grade) can achieve the same effect as the present embodiment by setting it to be superior to the high addition mode (direct) with respect to the expected entry value.

  -In the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the upgrade condition is established when the achievement of [5 consecutive villas] is achieved, and the winning of the lottery is added to the upgrade condition, or as in the second embodiment. It is also possible to further add a condition based on the cumulative result of addition at that time.

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

  In the second embodiment, the reference number may be less than [75 (times)] or greater than [75 (times)], for example, [100 (times)]. It should be noted that the high addition mode (higher grade) can achieve the same effect as the present embodiment by setting it to be superior to the high addition mode (direct) with respect to the expected entry value.

  -In the second embodiment, whether or not to establish the upgrade condition is triggered by the fact that the addition result has reached [75 (times)], and the winning of the lottery is added to the upgrade condition, As in the first embodiment, a condition based on the number of continuations at that time can be further added.

  In the second embodiment, instead of determining whether the upgrade condition is satisfied by accumulating the addition result, it is determined whether the number of additions derived from the one addition result reaches the reference number. It may be determined (determined) whether or not to generate. For example, the winning number other than the BN role is configured to be able to determine the additional number of [100 (times)] or [200 (times)] and set the reference number to [100 (times)] It is also possible to establish the upgrade condition triggered by derivation of the addition result of [100 (times)] or [200 (times)].

  -In the second embodiment, by adding the reference number as it is and making it possible to determine the addition of [5 (times)] smaller than [10 (times)] in the lottery, the entry of the high addition mode (excellent) The difficulty level can be increased by lowering the expected value.

In the second embodiment, the addition mode can be realized by a stock type that realizes a loop based on the ST number as in the ART mode.
-In each 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 each embodiment, the advantageous game state should just be advantageous for a player, 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 each 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 each embodiment, it is possible to set a combination of symbols that determine the awarding of award medals as an opportunity for transition from non-RT games to high-definition RT games, or to set a missed winning combination.

  -Each 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 navigation effects can be performed by the lamp R, the speaker SP, or the like.

  In each 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 each 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.

Each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko slot machine (pachislot machine) that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium.
Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiments and other examples will be described below.

  (A) The extendable game control means is configured to control the extendable game state by dividing it into a predetermined unit period, while the extendable game control means controls to the extendable game state, And a continuation control means for performing control for determining whether to continue control in the extendable gaming state even after the elapse of one unit period, the continuation control means depending on the type of the extendable gaming state. In comparison with the gaming state in which the high expectation value can be extended, the expectation value at which the continuation is achieved is controlled to be different, and the derivation of the positive determination result by the addition result determination means is triggered. The game apparatus is configured to increase an expected value at which the continuation is achieved in the extendable gaming state with the high expected value that is started without going through the extendable gaming state with the low expected value from the gaming state.

  (B) The continuation control means is configured to extend the low expected value compared to the high expected value extendable gaming state which is started without going through the low expected value extendable gaming state from the advantageous gaming state. The extendable game control means is configured to start from the advantageous game state without going through the low expectation value extendable game state, the expected value at which the continuation is achieved in the possible game state. Compared to the extendable gaming state with a high expected value, the expected value controlled to the extendable gaming state with the low expected value is increased.

  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.

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In a gaming machine that executes a game performed by changing symbols in a plurality of columns based on a start operation in the symbol display means, and stops the symbols in a corresponding column based on a stop operation in the game,
Game control means for controlling to an advantageous gaming state to be a game in a state advantageous to the player;
A means for controlling an extendable gaming state in which the period controlled to the advantageous gaming state can be extended, and a plurality of types having different expected values of the length of the period during which the period controlled to the advantageous gaming state is extended Extendable game control means that can be controlled to an extendable gaming state;
Extension control means for performing control for determining whether to extend the period controlled in the advantageous gaming state,
The extendable game control means includes:
In the case of controlling to the first extendable gaming state, the length of the period extended from the first extendable gaming state compared to the first extendable gaming state triggered by the establishment of the first condition It is configured to be controllable to a second extendable gaming state with a high expected value,
Triggered by the establishment of the second condition, it is configured to be controllable to the second extendable gaming state without going through the first extendable gaming state,
The extension control means includes
Compared to the second extendable gaming state controlled when the first condition is satisfied, the second extendable gaming state controlled when the second condition is satisfied is the second extendable game state. period to be the extension of the gaming state is configured to increase the length of the expected value,
Rather than being controlled to the second extendable gaming state when the first condition is satisfied, it is less likely to be controlled to the second extendable gaming state when the second condition is satisfied. Gaming machine.

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