JP6440945B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-133620, there is a spinning cylinder type gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”) that is a kind of gaming machine. As described in Patent Document 1, in a general pachislot, freezing can be an opportunity to receive a privilege. And in the pachislot of patent document 1, the probability that a freeze will be performed becomes high by displaying the predetermined | prescribed display result corresponding to the combination called a freeze probability fluctuation combination.

JP 2011-115399 A

  By the way, in the pachi-slot described in Patent Document 1, attention can be paid to whether or not a predetermined display result corresponding to the freeze probability variable combination is displayed, but the attention is paid to each variable game once. It was limited and lacked interest.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can improve interest.

In the gaming machine that solves the above problems, a plurality of reels are rotated based on a start operation to start a variable game, and the rotation of the corresponding reels is stopped based on a stop operation, and the rotation of all reels is stopped. When the display result is displayed on the result display unit and the display result on which the game medium is assigned is displayed on the result display unit, the lottery is performed in the gaming machine to which the game medium is provided. A role lottery means and a freeze control means for performing freeze control, and the probability that the freeze control is performed increases as the number of game media increases / decreases within a predetermined period, and the number of game media increases / decreases As the number of increase / decrease increases, the rate of increase in the probability that the freeze control is performed increases. The gist that the probability that the control is performed is updated.
The gaming machine includes a privilege granting means for granting a privilege when the freeze control is performed, and the probability that the freeze control is performed includes 0% and 100%. The period may be a period from the start to the end of the advantageous gaming state.

  According to the present invention, interest can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The figure which shows the display result with which the prize was matched, and the prize matched. The figure which shows the kind of winning information. The figure which shows the kind of winning information. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. The flowchart which shows a game progress main process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows a freeze process. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the period until validation conditions are satisfied after starting operation is performed. The figure which shows the aspect of a transfer of an internal control state. The figure which shows the aspect of the transition of a production state. The flowchart which shows an increase / decrease number count process. The figure which shows the probability that freeze control will be performed according to the increase / decrease number. The figure which shows the change of the probability of determining the change of increase / decrease number, and performing freeze control. The figure which shows the probability that freeze control will be performed according to the increase / decrease number in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the change of the increase / decrease number in 2nd Embodiment, and the change of the probability determined to perform freeze control. The flowchart which shows the increase / decrease count processing in 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows the probability that freeze control will be performed according to the increase / decrease number in 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows the probability determined to perform the freeze control set according to the quantity which the increase / decrease number of the game media changed within the measurement period of 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows the probability determined to perform the freeze control set according to the quantity which the increase / decrease number of game media changed within the measurement period of another example. The figure which shows the probability determined to perform the freeze control set according to the quantity which the increase / decrease number of game media changed within the measurement period of another example.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
A pachislot machine 10 as a gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular parallelepiped main body 11 having an open front surface, and a front door 12 that is pivotally supported so as to be capable of rotating and opening with respect to the left side edge of the main body. An effect display device 14 is disposed on the front upper portion of the front door 12. As the effect display device 14, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device, a dot matrix type display device, or the like is used.

  In addition, the pachislot 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La as a light emitting means for performing a light emitting effect. Further, the pachislot 10 is provided with a speaker Sp as sound output means for performing sound effects.

  Further, the pachislot 10 is provided with a central panel 15. The central panel 15 is provided with a see-through window 16 through which the drum unit 13 disposed inside the pachislot 10 can be seen through.

  The drum unit 13 includes a left reel 13L, a middle reel 13C, and a right reel 13R as rotating bodies. The reels 13L, 13C, 13R constituting the drum unit 13 are arranged side by side. When the pachislot 10 is viewed from the front, the left reel 13L is on the leftmost side, and the middle reel is on the right side of the left reel 13L. A right reel 13R is arranged to the right of 13C and the middle reel 13C.

  On each reel 13L, 13C, 13R, symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. On the left reel 13L, 21 symbols of symbols L00 to L20 are arranged. Further, 21 symbols from symbol C00 to symbol C20 are arranged on the middle reel 13C. In addition, 21 symbols from symbol R00 to symbol R20 are arranged on the right reel 13R. Then, in the changing game, the left reel 13L changes so that the symbols L00, L01,... In the changing game, the middle reel 13C changes so that the symbols C00, C01,... Further, 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 13L, 13C, 13R, a symbol (bell symbol) imitating “bell” and a symbol (replay symbol) decorated with characters “REPLAY” are arranged. Further, in each reel 13L, 13C, 13R, a design imitating “watermelon” (watermelon symbol), a symbol imitating “cherry” (cherry symbol), a symbol decorated with characters “BAR” (bar symbol), Symbols (seven symbols) imitating the number “7” are arranged.

  Each reel 13L, 13C, 13R is configured to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor provided corresponding to each reel. Then, as the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R rotate, various symbols are displayed (varied) in the see-through window 16 while continuously changing. When the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is stopped, the three consecutive symbols in the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are stopped and displayed at the upper, middle, and lower positions in the see-through window 16. The left reel 13L is provided with a reel sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting the rotational position of the left reel 13L. Further, the middle reel 13C is provided with a reel sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting the rotational position of the middle reel 13C. Similarly, the right reel 13R is provided with a reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting the rotational position of the right reel 13R.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of symbol stop lines that define symbol combinations to be stopped and displayed are formed in a symbol display region that can be seen through the perspective window 16. In the pachi-slot 10, a winning line L1 (shown by a solid line in FIG. 1) that can be determined as a winning symbol combination as a symbol stop line, and a non-winning that cannot be determined as a winning symbol combination that is stopped and displayed. Lines L2 to L5 (indicated by broken lines in FIG. 1) are formed.

  When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the symbol stop line is a symbol combination (display result) for which a prize is determined, the winning line L1 is an effective line to which a prize determined for the symbol combination is given. In addition, the non-winning lines L2 to L5 are invalid lines that are not given the award determined for the symbol combination even if the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the symbol stop line is a symbol combination for which a prize is determined. Become.

  The see-through window 16 has nine symbol stop positions arranged in three rows and three columns 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 symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, one symbol stop line is formed by connecting the symbol stop positions of each row one by one. The winning line L1 is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located in the middle stage of each row. Incidentally, the non-winning line L2 is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located in the upper stage of each row. Further, the non-winning line L3 is formed by connecting the symbol stop positions located at the lower stage of each row. The non-winning line L4 is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located at the upper stage of the left reel 13L, a symbol stop position located at the middle stage of the middle reel 13C, and a symbol stop position located at the lower stage of the right reel 13R. . The non-winning line L5 is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located at the lower stage of the left reel 13L, a symbol stop position located at the middle stage of the middle reel 13C, and a symbol stop position located at the upper stage of the right reel 13R. .

  In addition, the pachislot 10 is provided with various information display units 17 for informing information related to the variable game. The various information display unit 17 is configured by a throwable display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display unit, a stored number display unit, and a prize number display unit.

  The insertable display lamp is turned on when the bet number of the variable game can be set or when a medal as a game medium can be inserted into the pachi-slot 10. The insertable display lamp is turned off when the variable game is started, or when the maximum bet number (MAXBET) is set and the stored data (credit) reaches the upper limit number of credits. The re-game display lamp is turned on when a re-game is given.

  The wait display lamp is turned on when a start operation is detected before the wait time elapses, and is turned off after the wait time elapses. The wait time is a period (time) that is set to restrict the floating game from progressing too quickly. When a start operation is detected during the wait time, each reel The rotation of 13L, 13C, 13R is set to start. In addition, when the wait time has elapsed, an enabling condition is established that validates the operation of the stop button for deriving the lottery result of the internal lottery (the lottery result of the winning information lottery).

  The status lamp is turned on and off as the changing game progresses. 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 and stored inside the machine. The award number display section displays the number of award medals associated with the symbol combination when the symbol combination for which a medal payout (giving of game media) is determined as a prize is stopped on the winning line L1. Is done.

  A medal slot 18 is disposed at a lower right position of the center panel 15. A medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of medals is disposed on a passage through which medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 pass. Further, a BET button 19 is disposed at the lower left position of the center panel 15. The BET button 19 is a button that is operated when betting (betting) one bet (one piece) from the credits stored and stored inside the machine as the number of bets (the number of bets) of the variable game. A MAX BET button 20 is provided on the right side of the BET button 19. The MAXBET button 20 is a button that is operated when a bet is set with the maximum bet number of bets allowed in one variation game (three bets (three) in this embodiment) as the number of bets in the variation game. is there.

  A settlement switch 21 is provided at the lower left position of each BET button 19, 20. The settlement switch 21 is a switch operated when paying back a medal betted or a stored and stored credit at the start of a variable game.

  Also, a start lever 22 is provided at the right position of the checkout switch 21 as a start operation means that is operated when starting the variable game. In this embodiment, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are started to rotate by operating the start lever 22 after the setting of the bet number is completed.

  At the right position of the start lever 22, stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R as stop operation means are provided. The stop button 23L is a button for stopping the rotating left reel 13L. The stop button 23C is a button for stopping the rotating middle reel 13C. The stop button 23R is a button for stopping the rotating right reel 13R. Thus, the stop button 23L corresponds to the left reel 13L, the stop button 23C corresponds to the middle reel 13C, and the stop button 23R corresponds to the right reel 13R.

  In addition, a medal discharge port 24 is formed at the lower center of the pachi-slot 10. In addition, a tray 25 for receiving medals discharged from the medal outlet 24 is provided below the medal outlet 24.

  In addition, a hopper 26 for storing inserted medals is disposed inside the pachi-slot 10. The medals inserted into the medal slot 18 pass through the medal selector 27 and are stored in the hopper 26.

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

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

  When the BET button 19 or the MAXBET button 20 is operated, the respective bet numbers are set and one pay line L1 is set to be valid. When the winning line L1 becomes effective, the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 becomes effective, and the control according to the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 (award medal grant etc.) Is done. In the variable game in this embodiment, one pay line L1 is always valid.

  When the number of bets is set as described above and the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted, that is, when the start lever 22 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are rotated and seen through. In the window 16, a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed so as to fluctuate. Thereafter, when the enabling condition is satisfied after the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start to rotate, the operation of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R can be accepted. Subsequently, when the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are operated, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the operated stop buttons is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed on the upper, middle, and lower rows of the corresponding row in the fluoroscopic window 16. Is done.

  When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 at the time when the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is stopped is a symbol combination in which a prize is determined, the symbol combination is determined. Awards are awarded. In the present embodiment, when a symbol combination is stopped and displayed on one symbol stop line (for example, a winning line L1), the symbols displayed at other symbol display positions are naturally determined. For this reason, in any case where nine symbols that are visible from the fluoroscopic window 16 are collectively defined as a display result and when a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 is defined as a display result, the fluoroscopic window 16 Corresponds to the result display section.

  A single variable game (game) is started when the bet number is set and the start operation is performed by operating the start lever 22, and all the reels 13L, 13C are operated by the stop operation including the operation of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R. , 13R stops and the symbol combination (display result) is displayed. Incidentally, when the symbol combination displayed with all the reels 13L, 13C, 13R stopped rotating is a symbol combination for which a prize is determined, the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is stopped. Then, after the symbol combination is displayed, the award assigned to the symbol combination is completed, and one variation game is completed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed on the winning line L <b> 1 in the pachislot 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 2 shows symbol combinations for which a prize is determined. In addition, when a symbol combination other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 2, that is, a symbol combination for which no prize is determined, is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, no prize is awarded. Incidentally, in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, there are a cherry spilled eye, a watermelon spilled eye, a bell spilled eye, and a misaligned eye as a symbol combination for which no prize is determined. In the following description, the cherry spilled eyes, the watermelon spilled eyes, the bell spilled eyes, and the disengaged eyes are collectively referred to as “disengagement stop eyes”.

As shown in FIG. 2, when the symbol combination classified as the cherry stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, four medals are awarded as prize medals.
When the symbol combination classified as the watermelon stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, six medals are awarded as prize medals.

When the symbol combination classified as the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, eight medals are awarded as award medals.
When the symbol combination classified as the one-piece combination stoppage is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, one medal is awarded as a prize medal.

  When the symbol combination that is normally classified as the replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, a replay is given. When a re-game is awarded, the player can play the next variable game by automatically setting the maximum bet number inside the pachislot machine 10 without betting the bet number. When a replay is awarded, it guarantees a certain profit that the next variable game can be played without consuming medals, and no prize medal is awarded.

When the symbol combination classified as the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, a replay is given.
When the symbol combination classified as the promotion replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, a re-game is given.

When a symbol combination classified as a fall replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, a re-game is given.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the cherry stop eye, the watermelon stop eye, the bell stop eye, and the one-piece role stop eye correspond to the display result in which the game medium is determined to be awarded as an award. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal replay stop eye, the special replay stop eye, the promoted replay stop eye, and the fall replay stop eye correspond to the display result in which the replay is determined as an award. Further, in the present embodiment, the break stop eyes (cherry spilled eyes, watermelon spilled eyes, bell spilled eyes, and missed eyes) correspond to display results for which no prize is determined.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, there are a case where the internal control state is controlled by the first general game and a case where the internal control state is controlled by the second general game. In the pachislot 10, the cherry stop eyes, the watermelon stop eyes, the bell stop eyes, the single piece stop eyes, the normal replay stop eyes, and the promoted replay stop eyes are stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 in the first general game. It is a symbol combination. In the pachi-slot 10, the cherry stop eyes, watermelon stop eyes, bell stop eyes, normal replay stop eyes, special replay stop eyes, and fall replay stop eyes are stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 in the second general game. It is a combination.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, the probability that the display of the symbol combination in which the re-game is determined as a prize in the first general game is permitted, and the symbol combination in which the re-game is determined as the award in the second general game The probability that display is allowed is set to the same probability. In addition, not only in the symbol combination in which re-game is determined as an award, in the first general game and the second general game, the probability that display of the symbol combination in which a game medium is determined as an award is permitted is also permitted. It is determined with the same probability.

Next, winning information (so-called condition device combination) in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 3 and 4.
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the winning information in the pachislot 10 of this embodiment includes eleventh winning information, twenty-first winning information, thirty-first winning information to thirty-fifth winning information, and forty-first winning information. Information to 47th winning information.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the eleventh winning information is winning information that can be won in any one of the first general game and the second general game. In each general game, when the eleventh winning information is won, when the stop button is operated at a timing at which the cherry stop eye can be stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as “cherry stop timing”), Is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and four medals are awarded as prize medals. On the other hand, in each general game, when the eleventh winning information is won, when the stop button is operated at a timing at which the cherry stop eyes cannot be stopped (hereinafter referred to as “cherry non-stop timing”), Cherry spilled eyes are stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and no prize is awarded. This is equivalent to allowing the display of the cherry stop eye by winning the eleventh winning information. Further, the operation of the stop button at the cherry stop timing and the operation of the stop button at the cherry non-stop timing differ at least in the timing of operating the stop button. The cherry stop eyes and the cherry spilled eyes are different in at least some of the symbols constituting the symbol combination.

  The twenty-first winning information is winning information that can be won in any one of the first general game and the second general game. In each general game, when the 21st winning information is won, when the stop button is operated at a timing at which the watermelon stop eye can be stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as “watermelon stop timing”), Is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and six medals are awarded as prize medals. On the other hand, in each general game, when the 21st winning information is won, when the stop button is operated at a timing when the watermelon stop eye cannot be stopped (hereinafter referred to as “watermelon non-stop timing”), The watermelon spilled eyes are stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and no prize is awarded. This corresponds to allowing the display of the watermelon stop eye to be permitted by winning the 21st winning information. Further, the operation of the stop button at the watermelon stop timing and the operation of the stop button at the watermelon non-stop timing differ at least in the timing of operating the stop button. Further, the watermelon stop eye and the watermelon spilled eye are different in at least some of the symbols constituting the symbol combination.

  The 31st winning information is winning information that can be won in any of the first general game and the second general game. When winning the 31st winning information in each general game, regardless of the stop button operated first among the three stop buttons (shown as “left”, “middle” or “right” in the drawing), it is a prize. The bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the line L1, and eight medals are awarded as prize medals. When winning the 31st winning information, no matter what timing the stop button is operated, the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. This corresponds to allowing the bell stop eye to be displayed by winning the 31st winning information.

  The thirty-second winning information to the thirty-fifth winning information are winning information that can be won in any of the first general game and the second general game. When winning the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 differs depending on the stop button that is operated first.

  For example, when the 32nd winning information is won in each general game, when the stop button 23L among the three stop buttons is operated first (indicated as “left” in the drawing), the winning line L1 is displayed. Bell spilled eyes are stopped and no prize is awarded. Further, when the 32nd winning information is won in each general game, when the stop button 23C among the three stop buttons is operated first (indicated as “medium” in the drawing), the winning line L1 is displayed. The bell stop eye is stopped and displayed, and eight medals are awarded as prize medals. In addition, when winning the 33rd winning information in each general game, when the stop button 23R among the three stop buttons is first operated (indicated as “right” in the drawing), the winning line L1 is displayed. The one-piece combination stoppage is stopped and displayed, and one medal is awarded as an award medal. When winning the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information, no matter what timing the stop button is operated, the symbol combination corresponding to the first operated stop button is the winning line L1. Stopped on the top. This corresponds to that the display of the bell stop eye and the one-piece combination stop is permitted by winning of the winning information of any of the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the 41st winning information is winning information that can be won in any of the first general game and the second general game. When winning the 41st winning information in each general game, regardless of the stop button operated first among the three stop buttons, the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and the re-game is given. The When winning the 41st winning information, the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 no matter what timing the stop button is operated. This corresponds to the fact that the display of the normal replay stop is permitted by winning the 41st winning information.

  The forty-second winning information is winning information that can be won only in the second general game out of the first general game and the second general game. When the 42nd winning information is won in the second general game, when the stop button 23R is operated first among the three stop buttons, the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, Replay is granted. Further, when the 42nd winning information is won in the second general game, when the stop button 23L or the stop button 23C among the three stop buttons is operated first (in the drawing, “left” or “middle”). ), The normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and a replay is given. When winning the 42nd winning information, no matter what timing the stop button is operated, the symbol combination corresponding to the stop button operated first is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. . This corresponds to allowing the display of the normal replay stop eye and the special replay stop eye by the winning of the 42nd winning information.

  The 43rd winning information and the 44th winning information are winning information that can be won only in the first general game of the first general game and the second general game. When the 43rd winning information and the 44th winning information are won, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 differs depending on the stop button that is operated first.

  For example, when the 43rd winning information is won in the first general game, if the stop button 23C among the three stop buttons is operated first, the promotion replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. A replay is awarded. In addition, when the 43rd winning information is won in the first general game, when the stop button 23L or the stop button 23R among the three stop buttons is operated first (in the drawing, “left” or “right”). ), The normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and a replay is given. When winning the 43rd winning information and the 44th winning information, no matter what timing the stop button is operated, the symbol combination corresponding to the first operated stop button is the winning line L1. Stopped on the top. This is equivalent to allowing the display of the normal replay stop eye and the promotion replay stop eye by the 43rd winning information or the 44th winning information winning.

  The 45th winning information to the 47th winning information are winning information that can be won only in the second general game among the first general game and the second general game. When winning the 45th winning information to the 47th winning information, the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 differs depending on the stop button operated first.

  For example, when the 45th winning information is won in the second general game, when the stop button 23L is operated first among the three stop buttons, the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. A replay is awarded. In addition, when the 45th winning information is won in the second general game, the stop button 23C or the stop button 23R among the three stop buttons is operated first (in the drawing, “middle” or “right”). (Shown), the roll-down replay stop eye is stopped on the winning line L1, and a replay is given. When winning the 45th winning information to the 47th winning information, no matter what timing the stop button is operated, the symbol combination corresponding to the first operated stop button is the winning line L1. Stopped on the top. This is equivalent to allowing the display of the normal replay stop eye and the fall replay stop eye by winning one of the 45th winning information to the 47th winning information.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the electrical configuration of the pachislot 10 will be described.
The pachi-slot 10 is equipped with a main control board 40 as a main control unit. Further, the main control board 40 executes various processes, calculates various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. The pachi-slot 10 is equipped with a sub-control board 41 as a sub-control unit that executes effect control and the like. The sub control board 41 receives various control signals output from the main control board 40 and executes predetermined control based on the control signals.

Hereinafter, the main control board 40 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, on the main control board 40, a main control CPU 40a for executing control operations in a predetermined order, a main control ROM 40b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 40a, and writing of necessary data In addition, a main control RAM 40c capable of reading is provided.

  The reels 13L, 13C, and 13R constituting the drum unit 13, reel sensors SE1 to SE3, medal sensor SE4, and hopper 26 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. Further, various information display sections 17 provided on the central panel 15 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. Further, a BET button 19, a MAXBET button 20, a settlement switch 21, a start lever 22, and stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are connected to the main control CPU 40a.

  A first position signal is input from the reel sensor SE1 to the main control CPU 40a according to the rotation position of the rotating left reel 13L. A second position signal is input from the reel sensor SE2 to the main control CPU 40a in accordance with the rotation position of the middle reel 13C that is rotating. Similarly, a third position signal is input to the main control CPU 40a from the reel sensor SE3 according to the rotation position of the rotating right reel 13R. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the rotation and stop of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R based on the first to third position signals.

  In addition, a medal detection signal indicating that a medal is detected every time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal is input from the medal sensor SE4 to the main control CPU 40a. When the BET button 19 is operated, a control signal indicating that the BET button 19 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the MAXBET button 20 is operated, a control signal indicating that the MAXBET button 20 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the settlement switch 21 is operated, a control signal indicating that the settlement switch 21 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  When the start lever 22 is operated, a control signal indicating that the start lever 22 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when any one of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R is operated, a control signal indicating that the operation has been performed is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  A main control program is stored in the main control ROM 40b. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores a winning information table in which the winning probability for each winning information is determined as an allocation range of winning information determination random numbers. The winning information determination random number is generated in the main control board 40. The random number used as the winning information determination random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

  The winning information determination table is used in winning information lottery (so-called role lottery). The winning information table includes a winning information table used in the first general game and a winning information table used in the second general game.

  In the winning information table used in the first general game, the eleventh winning information, the twenty-first winning information, the thirty-first winning information to the thirty-fifth winning information, the forty-first winning information, the forty-third winning information and Each winning probability of the 44th winning information is defined. In the winning information table used in the second general game, the eleventh winning information, the twenty-first winning information, the thirty-first winning information to the thirty-fifth winning information, the forty-first winning information, the forty-two winning information and Each winning probability of the 45th winning information to the 47th winning information is defined.

  In the winning information lottery, the type of winning or winning information is determined. That is, since the type of the winning information is determined by the winning information lottery, it is equivalent to determining whether or not the winning information lottery allows the display of the symbol combination (predetermined display result) in which the prize is determined. To do. Furthermore, in the winning information lottery, this corresponds to determining the type of display result that is allowed to be displayed.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a that executes a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 41b that stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 41a, and writing of necessary data. A sub-control RAM 41c capable of reading is provided. The effect display device 14 is connected to the sub control CPU 41a. Further, a decoration lamp La is connected to the sub control CPU 41a. Further, a speaker Sp is connected to the sub control CPU 41a.

  A sub control program is stored in the sub control ROM 41b. In addition, the sub control ROM 41b has a display effect pattern showing the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern showing the sound output mode of the speaker Sp, and a light emission effect pattern showing the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La. Is remembered.

  Various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot machine 10 is stored (set) in the sub-control RAM 41c. Specifically, the sub control RAM 41c stores sub status information (such as a flag) regarding the internal control status by the sub control CPU 41a.

Hereinafter, the process (game progress main process) related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the game progress main process, the main control CPU 40a starts receiving medals bet (step S11). Next, the main control CPU 40a checks the internal control state of the pachi-slot 10 (step S12). In step S12, the main control CPU 40a specifies whether the internal control state is the first general game or the second general game. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is a re-game operation time (step S13). The determination process in step S13 corresponds to a determination process as to whether or not a symbol combination for which replay is determined as a prize has been won in the immediately preceding symbol variation game (whether or not it has been stopped on the winning line L1). If the determination result of step S13 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a sets the maximum bet number to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c, and then proceeds to the process of step S15.

  If the determination result in step S13 is negative, medal management is performed (step S14). In step S14, the main control CPU 40a sets the number of bets stored in the main control RAM 40c based on the input of the medal detection signal from the medal sensor SE4 and the input of the control signals from the BET buttons 19 and 20. Accordingly, when the medal detection signal from the medal sensor SE4 is input in step S14, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In step S14, when the control signal from the BET button 19 is input, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of bets stored in the main control RAM 40c and subtracts 1 from the credit. In step S14, when the control signal from the MAXBET button 20 is input, the main control CPU 40a adds a value to the bet number so that the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c becomes the maximum bet number. The credit is subtracted by the added amount.

  Further, when the determination result of step S13 is affirmative and when the process of step S14 is terminated, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the bet number matches the maximum bet number (step S15). In step S15, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the variable game can be started. As described above, in the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variable game start enabling condition for enabling the start of the variable game is established by placing the maximum bet number.

  If the determination result of step S15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a start operation has been accepted (step S16). In step S16, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a control signal from the start lever 22 has been input. If the determination result of step S16 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S12. Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that accepts the start operation functions as a start operation accepting unit.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S16 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a performs an internal lottery process (step S17). In step S17, the main control CPU 40a performs a winning information lottery. The specific control contents of the internal lottery process will be described later.

  Further, after performing the internal lottery process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the freeze execution flag is set in the main control RAM 40c (step S18). If the determination result of step S18 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S20.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S18 is negative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the wait time has elapsed (step S19). If the determination result of step S19 is negative, the main control CPU 40a waits until the wait time elapses, that is, until the determination result of step S19 becomes affirmative. If the determination result of step S19 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S20.

  In step S20, the main control CPU 40a sets a wait time. In step S20, the main control CPU 40a sets the wait time to be determined in step S19 when the next variable game is performed.

Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a performs a freeze process (step S21). The specific control contents of the freeze process will be described later.
Then, after performing the freeze process, the main control CPU 40a outputs a control signal to each stepping motor to start rotation (rotation) of each reel 13L, 13C, 13R (step S22). The rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R in step S20 corresponds to the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R for performing the variable game.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the rotation speeds of all the reels have reached a constant speed (step S23). If the determination result in step S23 is negative, the main control CPU 40a waits until all the reels rotate at a constant speed, that is, until the determination result in step S23 becomes affirmative.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a stop operation has been accepted (step S24). In step S24, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not an operation signal is input from the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel. If the determination result of step S24 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S26. Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a capable of accepting a stop operation functions as a stop operation accepting unit.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S24 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a performs rotation stop processing to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button (step S25). If the determination result in step S24 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a outputs a control signal corresponding to the operated stop button to the sub control CPU 41a, indicating that the stop button has been operated, and which stop button The sub-control CPU 41a is made aware of whether or not an operation has been performed.

  In step S25, the main control CPU 40a stops the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button within a predetermined range (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing when the stop button is operated. In step S25, the main control CPU 40a determines the stop control control data stored in the main control ROM 40b according to the lottery result of the winning information lottery, the stop button operation order, the stop button operation timing, and the like. Based on this, the rotation of the reel is stopped. As described above, when the determination result in step S23 is affirmative, the operation of the stop button for deriving the lottery result of the winning information lottery becomes valid, and the validation condition is satisfied. Thus, the main control CPU 40a that stops the reel rotation and stops and displays the symbol combination corresponding to the lottery result of the winning information lottery functions as a stop control means.

  When the determination result of step S24 is negative and when the process of step S25 is terminated, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all the reels are stopped (step S26). If the determination result of step S26 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S24.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S26 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a performs display result determination (step S27). In step S27, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 is a symbol combination for which a prize is determined, and if it is a symbol combination for which a prize is determined. Judge the winning symbol combination. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the lottery result of the winning information lottery in the internal lottery process is actually stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. The type of the symbol combination is determined. In step S27, when the symbol combination for which re-game is determined is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, the main control CPU 40a activates the re-game.

  In the following description, determining that a symbol combination for which a prize is determined on the winning line L1 is stopped and displayed is referred to as “determining a winning for a symbol combination for which a prize is determined”. For example, “the main control CPU 40a determines that the promotion replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1” is referred to as “the main control CPU 40a determines the promotion replay stop eye win”. Further, in the following description, the symbol combination for which a prize is determined to be stopped on the winning line L1 is referred to as “the symbol combination for which a prize is determined wins”. For example, “the promotion replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1” is referred to as “the promotion replay stop eye wins”.

  Following the process of step S27, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to pay out medals (step S28). In step S28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a symbol combination for which a medal payout is determined as a prize has been won. If the determination result of step S28 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S30.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S28 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a pays out the number of medals determined for the winning symbol combination (step S29). In step S29, the main control CPU 40a adds the number of medals to be paid out to the credit. Incidentally, when the credit upper limit number is exceeded when added to the credit, the main control CPU 40a drives the hopper 26 so as to pay out medals for the amount exceeding the credit upper limit number.

  When the determination result of step S28 is negative and when the process of step S29 is terminated, the main control CPU 40a ends the variable game (step S30). In step S30, the main control CPU 40a controls to shift the internal control state, or outputs a winning instruction command to the sub-control CPU 41a indicating that the symbol combination with a prize on the winning line L1 is stopped and displayed. I do.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a performs a state flag setting process (step S31). In the state flag setting process, the main control CPU 40a estimates an effect state controlled by the sub control CPU 41a and sets an AT estimation flag that can specify the result of the estimation. The effect state in the present embodiment includes the AT effect state, and in the state flag setting process, the main control CPU 40a estimates whether the AT effect state is controlled and sets the AT guess flag. Take control.

  Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a wins the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information, the situation where the bell stop eye is stopped is displayed in the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information. In this case, if the specified number (for example, three times) is reached without going through the situation where the bell spilling eyes and the one-piece combination stoppage are stopped and displayed, an AT estimation flag is set in the main control RAM 40c. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a wins the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information, the situation where the bell stop eye or the one-piece winning stop is stopped and displayed is the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information. If the specified number (for example, 3 times) is reached without going through the situation where the bell stop eye is stopped when winning information is won, the AT estimation flag in the main control RAM 40c is cleared.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a identifies the effect state (game state) being controlled according to the setting state of the AT estimation flag. In the present embodiment, when the AT estimation flag is set in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a performs various processes assuming that it is in the AT effect state. On the other hand, when the AT estimation flag is not set in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a performs various processes assuming that it is in the normal performance state.

  When the state flag setting is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an increase / decrease number counting process (step S32). Specific control in the increase / decrease number counting process will be described later. When the main control CPU 40a finishes the increase / decrease number counting process, the main control CPU 40a ends the game progress main process related to the execution of one variable game, and proceeds to the process of step S11 again.

Here, based on FIG. 7, the internal lottery process (step S17) performed in the game progress main process will be described.
In the internal lottery process, the main control CPU 40a performs lottery information lottery (step S101). As described above, the main control CPU 40a that determines whether or not to allow display of a predetermined display result by performing the winning information lottery in the present embodiment functions as an allowance determining unit.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not predetermined winning information has been won in the winning information lottery in step S101 (step S102). In step S102, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the forty-second winning information has been won. If the determination result of step S102 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S102 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to perform freeze control (step S103). In step S103, the main control CPU 40a determines by lottery whether to perform freeze control. The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the activation condition is delayed by determining whether or not to perform freeze control. If the determination result of step S103 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  When the determination result in step S103 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a sets an executable flag in the main control RAM 40c (step S104). Setting the executable flag corresponds to storing executable information in the main control RAM 40c. Incidentally, clearing the executable flag corresponds to deleting the executable information from the main control RAM 40c. When the executable flag is set in the main control RAM 40c, this corresponds to a situation where freeze control can be performed, that is, a situation where establishment of the validation condition can be delayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs an auxiliary instruction command to the sub control CPU 41a in step S104. When the process of step S104 ends, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  In step S105, the main control CPU 40a, when winning information is won in the winning information lottery of step S101, stores in the main control RAM 40c winning information data that can identify the winning information that has been won, and internal lottery processing Exit. In step S105, the main control CPU 40a ends the internal lottery process without storing the winning information data when the winning information is not won in the winning information lottery in step S101.

Next, the freeze process (step S21) performed in the game progress main process will be described with reference to FIG.
In the freeze process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not an executable flag is set in the main control RAM 40c (step S201). If the determination result of step S201 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a sets a freeze execution flag in the main control RAM 40c (step S202). Setting the freeze execution flag corresponds to storing the execution decision information in the main control RAM 40c. Incidentally, clearing the freeze execution flag corresponds to erasing the execution decision information from the main control RAM 40c. When the freeze execution flag is set in the main control RAM 40c, this corresponds to a situation where freeze control is performed, that is, a situation where the establishment of the validation condition is delayed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a clears the executable flag of the main control RAM 40c (step S203), and ends the freeze process.

  If the determination result of step S201 is negative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a freeze execution flag is set in the main control RAM 40c (step S204). If the determination result of step S204 is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the freeze process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S204 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a performs a series of control in steps S205 to S210 and performs freeze control (delays the establishment of the validation condition). When the determination result in step S204 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a outputs a freeze effect start command indicating that the freeze control is started to the sub control CPU 41a.

  In step S205, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the freeze start condition is satisfied. In step S205, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a control signal from the start lever 22 has been input. If the determination result of step S205 is negative, the main control CPU 40a waits until a control signal from the start lever 22 is input.

  If the determination result of step S205 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines a stop pattern (step S206). In the present embodiment, the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is controlled when the validation condition is delayed (during freeze control). In step S206, the main control CPU 40a determines the type of display pattern to be displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 by rotating the reels 13L, 13C, 13R by determining the stop pattern.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a searches for the number of rotating frames of each reel 13L, 13C, 13R based on the display pattern already displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 and the stop pattern determined in step S206 (step S207). . In step S207, the main control CPU 40a uses each display reel to display the display pattern defined in the stop pattern determined in step S206 on the fluoroscopic window 16 based on the display pattern already displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16. It is searched how much 13L, 13C, and 13R are rotated.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a performs freeze rotation control based on the search result in step S207 (step S208). In step S208, the main control CPU 40a rotates each of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R based on the search result in step S207, and the display pattern defined in the stop pattern determined in step S206 is the fluoroscopic window 16. The rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is controlled so as to be displayed on the screen.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to continue the freeze control (step S209). When the determination result of step S209 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S205 again and continues the freeze control (continues to delay the establishment of the validation condition). When the determination result in step S209 is positive, the main control CPU 40a outputs a freeze effect continuation command indicating that the freeze control is continued to the sub control CPU 41a.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S209 is negative, the main control CPU 40a clears the freeze execution flag stored in the main control RAM 40c (step S210), and ends the freeze process. When the determination result in step S209 is negative, the main control CPU 40a outputs a freeze effect end command indicating that the freeze control has ended to the sub control CPU 41a.

  Here, based on FIGS. 9A to 9C, the control contents of the freeze processing and the period (time) from when the start operation is performed until the validation condition is satisfied will be described. Note that the “period (time) from when the start operation is performed until the validation condition is satisfied” is a period from when the determination result of step S16 becomes affirmative until the determination result of step S23 becomes affirmative ( Time).

  As shown in FIG. 9 (a), when the control of step S205 to step S210 is not performed and the wait time has already passed, the start condition is performed until the validation condition is satisfied. This period is the period T1. Incidentally, the case where the control of step S205 to step S210 is not performed is either the case where the control of step S201 to step S203 is performed or the case where only the control of step S201 or step S204 is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the control of step S205 to step S210 is performed, the control of step S205 to step S210 takes time, so the validation condition is satisfied after the start operation is performed. The period until is a period T2 longer than the period T1. Therefore, when the control of step S205 to step S210 is performed, the establishment of the validation condition is delayed as compared with the case where the control of step S205 to step S210 is not performed.

Incidentally, the period T2 is longer than the period T3 obtained by adding the maximum wait time to the period T1.
That is, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the control of step S205 to step S210 is not performed, the period T3 until the validation condition is satisfied after the maximum wait time has elapsed since the start operation was performed. Is a period shorter than the period T2.

  As described above, when the control of step S205 to step S210 is performed, the time point when the validation condition is satisfied is the time point after the period T1 and the time period T3 when the control of step S205 to step S210 is not performed. Delayed.

  In the present embodiment, when the control of step S205 to step S210 is not performed, that is, when the activation condition is not delayed, “a period until the activation condition is satisfied (period T1 or period T3)”. Corresponds to a predetermined period. When freeze control is performed (that is, when establishment of the activation condition is delayed), establishment of the activation condition is delayed from a predetermined period. The validation condition is satisfied at least after a period T1 corresponding to a predetermined period. Further, delaying the establishment of the validation condition corresponds to extending the establishment of the validation condition.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that delays the establishment of the validation condition by controlling the steps S205 to S210 functions as a delay unit. Further, since the establishment of the validation condition is delayed by performing the control in steps S205 to S210, the control in steps S205 to S210 corresponds to “delay control”.

  Note that while the control in steps S205 to S210 is being performed, the control of the game progress main process shown in FIG. 6 does not proceed. For this reason, the control of steps S205 to S210 is performed, so that the progress of the variable game is stagnated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that stagnates the progress of the variable game functions as the stagnation means by performing the control in steps S205 to S210. Further, since the progress of the variable game is stagnated by performing the control from step S205 to step S210, the control from step S205 to step S210 corresponds to “stagnation control”.

Next, based on FIG. 10, the aspect of the transition of the internal control state related to the progress of the game by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When shifting the internal control state, the main control CPU 40a outputs a state instruction command indicating the transfer-destination internal control state to the sub-control CPU 41a. By inputting the state instruction command, the sub control CPU 41a can grasp the internal control state managed by the main control CPU 40a.

  The main control CPU 40a shifts to the second general game when determining the winning of the promotion replay stop in the first general game. Further, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the first general game when determining the winning of the fall replay stop in the second general game.

Next, a process related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various commands such as a variable game start command and a winning instruction command, the display content of the effect display device 14 and the sound of the speaker Sp are executed so as to execute various effects based on the content instructed by the command. The output mode and the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La are controlled. When the sub-control CPU 41a does not input a winning instruction command, the sub-control CPU 41a grasps that a symbol combination for which no prize is determined is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. Further, since the sub-control CPU 41a can grasp the stop status of each reel 13L, 13C, 13R, the sub-control CPU 41a knows that the symbol combination for which no prize is determined is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. it can.

  Further, when the sub instruction CPU 41a inputs the state instruction command, the sub control CPU 41a stores sub state information indicating the internal control state in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control for causing various effects each time a variable game start command is input.

The sub control CPU 41 a controls the effect state of the effect display device 14.
As shown in FIG. 11, the production state includes a non-AT production state and an AT production state. The non-AT effect state includes a normal effect state and a standby effect state.

  The normal performance state of the non-AT performance state is a performance state that is controlled mainly when being controlled by the first general game. In the normal performance state of the non-AT performance state, the performance is developed so as to make it difficult to win the bell stop eye.

  The AT effect state is an effect state controlled when being controlled mainly by the second general game. In the AT effect state, the effect is developed so as to assist (assist) winning of the bell stop.

  Hereinafter, the control contents in the non-AT effect state (the normal effect state and the standby effect state) and the AT effect state will be described together with the display effect in the effect display device 14. As a result of performing the control in each effect state described below, the sub control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift the effect state in the mode shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the normal performance state corresponds to the normal game state, and the AT performance state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal performance state corresponds to the advantageous game state.

First, the contents of control in the normal performance state will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls to the normal performance state mainly in the case of the first general game. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may control to the normal performance state even in the second general game.

During the control of the normal performance state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the symbol combination instruction that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1.
When the sub control CPU 41a is allowed to display any symbol combination among cherry stop eyes and watermelon stop eyes during the control of the normal performance state, that is, the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information. If you win, the AT will enter the lottery. The AT entry lottery is performed with a winning probability corresponding to winning information that has been won. Also, in the AT entry lottery, it is determined to shift to the AT effect state when winning. The random number used in the AT entry lottery may be a hardware random number or a software random number. Then, when the AT lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a sets AT information indicating that the transition to the AT effect state is determined in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a erases the AT information from the sub-control RAM 41c when the AT effect state ends and the normal effect state is entered. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for shifting from the normal effect state to the standby effect state when winning the AT inrush lottery during the control of the normal effect state.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a is one of the stop button 23C and the stop button 23R in a variable game that does not allow the stop button 23C or the stop button 23R to be operated first during the control of the normal performance state. If the stop button is operated for the first time, a penalty is given. The sub-control CPU 41a gives a penalty to the player by giving a penalty. When a penalty is awarded in the pachislot 10 of the present embodiment, the AT entry lottery is not performed even when the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is won.

Next, the control content in the standby effect state will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls to the standby effect state mainly in the case of the first general game. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may control the standby effect state even in the second general game. Note that the standby effect state is an effect state that is not controlled unless an event that triggers storage of AT information occurs (for example, an AT entry lottery is won). For this reason, during the control in the standby effect state, the AT information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

During the control of the standby effect state, the sub control CPU 41a performs processing based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the symbol combination instruction that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1.
When the sub-control CPU 41a is allowed to display the promotion replay stop eye during the control of the standby effect state, that is, when the 43rd winning information or the 44th winning information is won, The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order (stop operation order) of stop buttons for stop display. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a navigation effect instructing to first operate the stop button 23C among the three stop buttons when the win of the 43rd winning information is instructed during the control of the standby effect state. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a control to shift from the standby effect state to the AT effect state when an instruction to win the promotion replay stop is instructed during the control of the standby effect state.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to stop and display the bell stop eye when the winning of any of the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information is instructed during the control of the standby effect state. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order of the stop buttons.

Next, the contents of control in the AT effect state will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls to the AT effect state mainly in the case of the second general game. Note that the sub control CPU 41a may control the AT effect state even in the first general game.

During the control of the AT effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the symbol combination instruction that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1.
During the control of the AT effect state, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the variable game performed in the AT effect state in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a sets the number of continuations in the sub-control RAM 41c when shifting from the standby effect state to the AT effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts (-1) the number of continuations each time a fluctuating game is played in the AT effect state, and updates it until it becomes "0 (zero)".

  In addition, during the control of the AT effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a has won that one of the 45th winning information to the 47th winning information when the number of continuations is not “0 (zero)”. When instructed, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order of the stop button for stopping and displaying the normal replay stop eye. On the other hand, during the control of the AT effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a has won one of the 45th winning information to the 47th winning information when the number of continuations is “0 (zero)”. Is directed, the navigation effect for navigating the operation sequence of the stop button for stopping and displaying the normal replay stop eye is not executed.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the AT effect state to the normal effect state when the winning of the fall replay stop is instructed when the number of continuations is “0 (zero)” during the control of the AT effect state. Take control. Incidentally, when controlling the AT effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a continuously controls the AT effect state when the winning of the fall replay stop is instructed when the number of continuations is not “0 (zero)”.

  In the AT effect state in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, “addition” that increases the number of continuations may be performed. In the following description, increasing the number of continuations is referred to as “addition”, and the amount (period) for increasing the number of continuations, that is, the number added to the continuation count is referred to as “addition count”. By performing the addition, the control period of the AT effect state as the advantageous gaming state is extended.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a is allowed to display the cherry stop eyes or the watermelon stop eyes during the control of the AT effect state, that is, when the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is won, an additional is given. An addition lottery is performed for determining the number of times of addition when performing addition, along with whether or not to perform addition.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines to perform an extra in the extra lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the extra number determined together with the determination to the continuation number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to stop and display the bell stop eye when winning of any one of the 32nd winning information to the 35th winning information is instructed during the control of the AT effect state. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order of the stop buttons. Thus, in the AT effect state of the present embodiment, the probability that the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 is increased by executing the navigation effect.

  In the present embodiment, when it is allowed to display cherry stop eyes or watermelon stop eyes (when 11th winning information or 21st winning information is won), “AT information is stored” or “additional” Is given by the sub-control CPU 41a.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a capable of controlling the normal performance state as the normal game state and the AT performance state as the advantageous game state functions as the game state control means. Further, in the normal performance state of the present embodiment, even if display of the bell stop eye is permitted, it is difficult to notify the order of the stop operation for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye, so the number of game media owned by the player It can be said that the gaming state is assumed to decrease. On the other hand, in the AT effect state of the present embodiment, even if the bell stop eye display is allowed, the order of the stop operation for stopping the bell stop eye is easily notified, so the number of game media owned by the player It can be said that the gaming state is assumed to increase.

Next, the control performed by the sub control CPU 41a in connection with the freeze control by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where the winning of the 42nd winning information is instructed, and when the auxiliary instruction command is input, the navigation for navigating the operation order of the stop button for stopping and displaying the special replay stop eye. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute the effect. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the navigation effect for stopping and displaying the special replay stop eye when the auxiliary instruction command is input in the situation where the penalty is given.

  Further, when the freeze control start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to execute the freeze effect. Moreover, when the freeze control continuation command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to continuously execute the freeze effect. On the other hand, when the freeze control end command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to end the freeze effect. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the freeze effect even if a control command related to the freeze effect (mainly a freeze effect start command) is input in a situation where a penalty is given.

  The sub-control CPU 41a sets AT information in the sub-control RAM 41c when a freeze effect start command is input during the control of the normal effect state. As described above, in the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, AT information may be stored without winning the AT entry lottery. In addition, when the freeze effect continuation command is input during the control of the normal effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of times to add to the number of continuations when the next transition to the AT effect state is made, and the determined number is added and determined. The number of completed times is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  In addition, when the freeze effect start command is input during the control of the standby effect state, the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of times to add to the number of continuations when the next transition to the AT effect state is performed, and the determined number is added and determined. The number of completed times is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In addition, when the freeze effect continuation command is input during the control of the standby effect state, the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of times to add to the number of continuations when the next transition to the AT effect state is made, and the addition is determined. The number of completed times is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a sets the number of continuations in accordance with the transition from the standby effect state to the AT effect state, if the addition determined number is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the addition determined number Is added to the number of continuations.

  Further, when the freeze effect start command is input during the control of the AT effect state, the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of times of addition, and adds the determined number of times of addition to the number of continuations stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the freeze effect continuation command is input during the control of the AT effect state, the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of times of addition, and adds the determined number of times of addition to the number of times of continuation stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a that gives a privilege such as "AT information is stored" or "Addition is performed" triggered by the freeze control being performed (establishment of the validation condition is delayed). However, it functions as a privilege grant means.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, freeze control is performed with a probability corresponding to the number of increase / decrease of game media within the measurement period. Specifically, in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, the normal period state as the normal gaming state is set as the measurement period, and the rate at which the freeze control is performed as the increase / decrease number of game media in the normal stage state decreases. Get higher. That is, in this embodiment, the rate at which freeze control is performed increases as the game medium is lost in the normal performance state.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, the increase / decrease count process (step S32) in the game progress main process is controlled so that freeze control is performed with a probability corresponding to the increase / decrease number of game media within the measurement period. .

Here, the increase / decrease counting process in the game progress main process will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the increase / decrease number counting process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is within the measurement period (step S301). In step S301, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is in the normal performance state. In step S301, the main control CPU 40a determines that it is within the measurement period based on the fact that the AT estimation flag is not set in the main control RAM 40c. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a determines that it is not within the measurement period, based on the fact that the AT estimation flag is set in the main control RAM 40c. If the determination result in step S301 is negative, that is, if it is not within the measurement period, the main control CPU 40a ends the increase / decrease number counting process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S301 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a specific symbol combination is displayed (step S302). In step S302, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the symbol combination for which re-game is determined as a prize is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. That is, in step S302, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the replay game is given as a prize and the variable game is played without consuming the game media, that is, without changing the number of game media. To do. If the determination result of step S302 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a ends the increase / decrease number counting process.

  When the determination result in step S302 is negative, the main control CPU 40a updates the increase / decrease number stored in the main control RAM 40c (step S303). In step S303, the main control CPU 40a plays one variable game from the number of game media to be awarded when the symbol combination for which the game media is given as a prize is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. A value corresponding to the number obtained by subtracting the number of game media required for the above is added to the increase / decrease number, and the increase / decrease number is updated.

  For example, in step S303, when the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the pay line L1, the main control CPU 40a performs one variable game from “8” which is the number of game media to be given. A value “6” corresponding to the number “6” obtained by subtracting “2”, which is the number of required game media, is added to the increase / decrease to update the increase / decrease. Incidentally, in step S303, the main control CPU 40a adds “−2” to the increase / decrease number, that is, subtracts “2” from the increase / decrease number, when the first combination stoppage is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. Update the number of changes. On the other hand, in step S303, the main control CPU 40a corresponds to the number of game media required to play one variable game when a symbol combination for which no prize is determined is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. The value to be updated is subtracted from the increase / decrease number. In step S303 of the present embodiment, when the symbol combination for which no prize is determined is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, the main control CPU 40a subtracts “3” from the increase / decrease number to update the increase / decrease number. In this embodiment, the number of increase / decrease of game media in the measurement period is measured by the processing of step S301 to step S303, and therefore the processing of step S301 to step S303 can be said to be the increase / decrease count processing. Further, the main control CPU 40a that performs the increase / decrease count function functions as an increase / decrease count means in this embodiment.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a that has finished the process of step S303 sets the probability that the freeze control is performed (step S304), and ends the increase / decrease number counting process. In step S304, the main control CPU 40a sets a probability that the determination result in step S103 in the internal lottery process is affirmative.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in step S304, the main control CPU 40a sets the probability according to the increase / decrease number stored in the main control RAM 40c as the probability that freeze control is performed. In step S304, the main control CPU 40a sets a higher probability as the probability that the freeze control is performed when the increase / decrease number is a smaller value (when the increase / decrease number is decreasing). Specifically, in step S304, the main control CPU 40a determines that “0%” when the increase / decrease number is “−999 or more”, “0.62%” when “−1000 to −1499”, “−1500 to −1999”. "1.85%" is set as the probability that freeze control will be performed. Further, the main control CPU 40a is “5.55%” when the increase / decrease number is “−2000 to −2999”, “16.67%” when “−3000 to −3999”, and “−4000 to −4999”. “50%” is set for “” and “100%” is set for “−5000 or less” as the probability that freeze control is performed. As described above, in this embodiment, it is not determined that the freeze control is performed until the increase / decrease number reaches “−1000” as the predetermined number, while the increase / decrease number decreases after the increase / decrease number reaches “−1000”. As a result, the ratio (probability) determined to perform freeze control increases.

  In the determination process of step S103 of the internal lottery process, the main control CPU 40a performs the freeze control with the probability set in step S304 of the increase / decrease count process, that is, the probability corresponding to the increase / decrease number. Determine whether or not. Incidentally, in this embodiment, the measurement period is in the normal performance state, but it is determined whether to perform freeze control even in the AT performance state outside the measurement period, with a probability corresponding to the number of increases / decreases within the measurement period. Done.

  In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a resets the increase / decrease number stored in the main control RAM 40c (sets “0 (zero)”) when setting the AT estimation flag in the main control RAM 40c. .

  Further, when the increase / decrease number is updated, the main control CPU 40a outputs an increase / decrease number designation command capable of specifying the updated increase / decrease number to the sub control CPU 41a. The increase / decrease number designation command is output from the main control CPU 40a to the sub control CPU 41a when the value of the increase / decrease number is updated or when the increase / decrease number is reset.

  Then, when the increase / decrease number designation command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the increase / decrease number that can be specified from the increase / decrease number designation command. Thereby, the number of increase / decrease is notified to the player. In this way, the effect display device 14 that notifies the increase / decrease number of game media within the measurement period functions as an increase / decrease number notification means.

  Here, based on FIG. 14, changes in the number of increase / decrease and changes in the probability determined to perform freeze control will be described. In FIG. 14, it is assumed that the game in the normal performance state is started from the base point tX, and the increase / decrease number at the base point tX is “0 (zero)”.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the game medium “500” is consumed from the base point tX, the increase / decrease number reaches “−500”. At time t11 when the increase / decrease number reaches “−500”, the probability that the freeze control is determined is “0%”. Thereafter, at time t12 when the increase / decrease number decreases to “−1000”, it is determined with the probability of “0.62%” that freeze control is performed. Thus, when the increase / decrease number becomes “−1000”, the situation changes from the situation where the freeze control is not performed to the situation where the freeze control can be performed.

  Furthermore, at time t13 when the increase / decrease number decreases to “−1500”, it is determined with the probability of “1.85%” to perform freeze control. As described above, when the increase / decrease number decreases from “−1000” to “−1500”, the rate at which freeze control is performed based on the increase / decrease number, that is, the rate at which the validation condition is established increases.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Since the establishment of the activation condition is delayed (freeze control is performed) with a probability corresponding to the number of increase / decrease of game media within the measurement period, the game media are associated with before and after the change game within the measurement period. It is possible to pay attention to the change in the number of changes in the number of people and improve the interest.

  In addition, the number of changes may increase or decrease due to the execution of a variable game, so there are situations where the probability that the activation condition is delayed is increased every time the variable game is performed. Can create a lowering situation. For this reason, it is possible to entertain each variation game as compared with the case where the establishment of the activation condition is delayed with a probability corresponding to an element that only increases or decreases.

  (2) As the increase / decrease number of game media decreases, the rate at which the activation condition is established (freeze control is performed) increases. For this reason, as the number of game media increases or decreases, a sense of expectation that the establishment of the validation condition is delayed gradually increases. Therefore, if the increase / decrease number of game media increases, the number of game media possessions increases and it becomes advantageous for the player. Even if the increase / decrease number of game media decreases, the establishment of the activation condition is likely to be delayed. Even when the number of media increases or decreases, the interest can be improved.

  (3) The establishment of the validation condition is not delayed until the increase / decrease number of game media reaches a predetermined number. On the other hand, after the increase / decrease number of game media reaches a predetermined number, the rate at which the activation condition is delayed increases as the increase / decrease number of game media decreases. Thereby, it is possible to entertain the game by paying attention to the fact that the increase / decrease number of game media reaches the predetermined number until the increase / decrease number of game media reaches the predetermined number. Then, after the number of increase / decrease in game media reaches a predetermined number, it is possible to entertain the game by paying attention to the fact that the increase / decrease number further decreases and the rate at which the activation condition is delayed increases. .

  (4) The measurement period is a period from the start of the control of the normal performance state as the normal game state, which is less advantageous than the AT performance state as the advantageous game state, to the end of the control of the normal performance state. In the normal performance state that is less advantageous than the AT performance state, the rate at which the activation condition is delayed increases as the number of game media increases or decreases and the situation becomes more disadvantageous to the player. And configured to entertain the player. In this way, by increasing the rate at which the activation condition is delayed as it becomes disadvantageous for the player, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest for the situation that is not advantageous for the player and effectively improve interest Can be achieved.

  (5) The increase / decrease number of the game medium is notified by the effect display device 14 as the increase / decrease number notification means. Thereby, it becomes easy for the player to grasp how much the expectation for delaying the establishment of the activation condition (freeze control is performed) is increased.

  (6) Whether or not to perform freeze control is determined outside the measurement period, with a probability corresponding to the number of increases / decreases within the measurement period. For this reason, it is possible to entertain the game in consideration of the probability that it is determined that the freeze control is performed outside the measurement period.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the same code | symbol as 1st Embodiment is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and the detailed description and drawing are abbreviate | omitted.

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the second embodiment, the measurement period is set to the AT effect state as the advantageous game state, and the rate at which the freeze control is performed increases as the number of game media increases or decreases in the AT effect state. That is, in the second embodiment, the rate at which freeze control is performed increases as game media is acquired in the AT effect state.

  In the present embodiment, in step S301 of the increase / decrease count processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is in the AT effect state. In step S301, the main control CPU 40a determines that it is within the measurement period based on the fact that the AT estimation flag is set in the main control RAM 40c. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a determines that it is not within the measurement period based on the fact that the AT estimation flag is not set in the main control RAM 40c.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in step S304 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a sets the probability according to the increase / decrease number stored in the main control RAM 40c as the probability that the freeze control is performed. In step S304, the main control CPU 40a sets a higher probability as the probability that the freeze control is performed when the increase / decrease number is a larger value (when the increase / decrease number is increasing). Specifically, in step S304, the main control CPU 40a determines “0%” when the increase / decrease number is “+199 or less”, “0.03%” when “+200 to +299”, and “0” when “+300 to +499”. .08% "and" +500 to +699 "," 0.15% "is set as the probability that freeze control will be performed. The main control CPU 40a is “0.72%” when the increase / decrease number is “+700 to +999”, “2.45%” when “+1000 to +1999”, and “7.55” when “+2000 to +2999”. % ”,“ +3000 to +4999 ”,“ 19.87% ”, and“ +5000 or more ”are set as“ 100% ”as the probability of freeze control.

  As described above, in this embodiment, it is not determined that the freeze control is performed until the increase / decrease number reaches “+200” as the predetermined number, but the increase / decrease number increases after the increase / decrease number reaches “+200”. Therefore, the ratio (probability) determined to perform freeze control increases.

  In the determination process of step S103 of the internal lottery process, the main control CPU 40a performs the freeze control with the probability set in step S304 of the increase / decrease count process, that is, the probability corresponding to the increase / decrease number. Determine whether or not. Incidentally, in this embodiment, the measurement period is set to the AT effect state, but it is determined whether or not the freeze control is performed even in the normal effect state outside the measurement period, with a probability corresponding to the increase / decrease number in the measurement period. Done.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a resets the increase / decrease number stored in the main control RAM 40c (sets “0 (zero)”) when clearing the AT estimation flag in the main control RAM 40c. .

  Here, based on FIG. 16, the change of the increase / decrease number and the change of the probability determined to perform the freeze control will be described. In FIG. 16, it is assumed that the game in the AT effect state is started from the base point tX, and the increase / decrease number at the base point tX is “0 (zero)”.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the game medium “100” is acquired from the base point tX, the increase / decrease number reaches “+100”. Then, at the time t21 when the increase / decrease number reaches “+100”, the probability that the freeze control is determined is “0%”. Thereafter, at time t22 when the increase / decrease number increases to “+200”, it is determined with the probability of “0.03%” that freeze control is performed. Thus, when the increase / decrease number is “+200”, the situation changes from the situation where the freeze control is not performed to the situation where the freeze control can be performed.

  Further, at time t23 when the increase / decrease number increases to “+300”, it is determined with the probability of “0.08%” that freeze control is performed. As described above, when the increase / decrease number increases from “+200” to “+300”, the rate at which the freeze control is performed based on the increase / decrease number, that is, the rate at which the validation condition is delayed increases.

Hereinafter, as described in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1), (5), and (6) of the first embodiment.
(7) As the number of game media increases / decreases, the rate at which the activation condition is established (freeze control is performed) increases. For this reason, as the number of increase / decrease of game media increases, the expectation that the establishment of the validation condition is delayed gradually increases. Therefore, the increase / decrease number of game media increases and the number of possession of game media increases, and the interest can be improved synergistically.

  (8) Until the increase / decrease number of game media reaches a predetermined number, establishment of the activation condition is not delayed. On the other hand, after the increase / decrease number of game media reaches a predetermined number, the rate at which the activation condition is delayed increases as the increase / decrease number of game media increases. Thereby, it is possible to entertain the game by paying attention to the fact that the increase / decrease number of game media reaches the predetermined number until the increase / decrease number of game media reaches the predetermined number. Then, after the number of increase / decrease of the game media reaches a predetermined number, it is possible to entertain the game by noting that the increase / decrease number further increases.

  (9) The measurement period is a period from the start of the control of the AT effect state as the advantageous game state advantageous to the player over the normal effect state as the normal game state to the end of the control of the normal effect state. did. In the AT effect state that is more advantageous than the normal effect state, the rate at which the activation condition is delayed increases as the number of game media increases or decreases and the player becomes more advantageous. And configured to entertain the player. Thus, the interest can be improved effectively by increasing the rate at which the activation condition is delayed as the player becomes more advantageous.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the same code | symbol as 1st Embodiment is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and the detailed description and drawing are abbreviate | omitted.

  In the third embodiment, the smaller the change in the increase / decrease number of game media within the measurement period, the higher the rate at which freeze control is performed, that is, the rate at which the validation condition is delayed. In the third embodiment, a period until a variable game is played a unit number of times (in the third embodiment, 50 times) when in the normal performance state as the normal gaming state is set as the measurement period. The smaller the change in the number of game media increases or decreases, the higher the rate at which freeze control is performed.

In the third embodiment, in the increase / decrease count process, a process (control) different from the first embodiment and the second embodiment is performed.
Hereinafter, the increase / decrease count processing in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.

  In the increase / decrease count processing of the third embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the target gaming state is set (step S401). In step S401, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is in the normal performance state, as in step S301 in the first embodiment. If the determination result in step S401 is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the increase / decrease number counting process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S401 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a specific symbol combination is displayed (step S402). In step S402, as in step S302 in the first embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the symbol combination for which a replay is determined as a prize is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. If the determination result of step S402 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S404.

  When the determination result of step S402 is negative, the main control CPU 40a updates the increase / decrease number stored in the main control RAM 40c (step S403). In step S403, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as in step S303 in the first embodiment, and updates the increase / decrease number.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the target game count stored in the main control RAM 40c (step S404). Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the target game count stored in the main control RAM 40c matches the unit count (in this embodiment, 50) (step S405). If the determination result of step S405 is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the increase / decrease number counting process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S405 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a sets a probability that the freeze control is performed (step S406). In step S406, the main control CPU 40a sets a probability that the determination result of step S103 in the internal lottery process is affirmative.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in step S406, the main control CPU 40a sets the probability according to the increase / decrease number stored in the main control RAM 40c as the probability that the freeze control is performed. In the present embodiment, the increase / decrease number stored in the main control RAM 40c indicates the amount (quantity) that the increase / decrease number of the game medium has changed in the variable game (within the measurement period) for the unit number of times. In step S <b> 406, the main control CPU 40 a sets a higher probability as the probability that the freeze control is performed as the amount of change in the number of game media in the variable game for the unit number of times in the measurement period is smaller.

  When the process of step S406 is completed, the main control CPU 40a clears the target game count stored in the main control RAM 40c (step S407), and ends the increase / decrease number counting process.

  In the determination process of step S103 of the internal lottery process, the main control CPU 40a performs the freeze control with the probability set in step S406 of the increase / decrease count process, that is, the probability corresponding to the increase / decrease number. Determine whether or not.

  In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a resets the increase / decrease number stored in the main control RAM 40c (sets “0 (zero)”) when setting the AT estimation flag in the main control RAM 40c. . Further, when setting the AT estimation flag in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a resets the target game count stored in the main control RAM 40c (sets “0 (zero)”).

Here, based on FIG. 19, the difference in probability that it is determined to perform freeze control that is set according to the amount by which the number of increase / decrease of game media has changed within the measurement period will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, the period from the time point t31 at which the measurement period starts to the time point t32 at which the measurement period ends is a period in which the unit-variable game is played.

  When the amount of change in the number of game media changes within the measurement period is “−17”, “16%” is set as the probability of determining that freeze control is to be performed. On the other hand, when the amount by which the number of increase / decrease of game media has changed within the measurement period is “−41”, “3%” is set as the probability that it is determined to perform freeze control. Thus, a higher probability is set as the probability that the freeze control is determined when the amount by which the number of increase / decrease of the game medium has changed within the measurement period is smaller.

As described in detail below, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) and (5) of the first embodiment.
(10) The rate at which the activation condition is delayed as the amount of change in the increase / decrease number of game media within the measurement period is smaller, that is, as the change in the increase / decrease number of game media within the measurement period is smaller (freeze control) ) Is high). For this reason, it is possible to entertain each variable game within the measurement period while paying attention to how the increase / decrease number of the game media changes within the measurement period.

  (11) It is difficult to increase the number of owned game media, and the number of game media decreases in the normal gaming state measurement period in which the number of game media is assumed to decrease. If the amount by which the increase / decrease number of game media changes within the measurement period can be reduced by suppressing the amount, the rate at which freeze control is performed increases. In this way, by the gameability to which a privilege that the ratio of freeze control is increased by suppressing the decrease of the game medium owned in the normal performance state which is not advantageous than the AT performance state as the advantageous game state is given, It is possible to entertain a game in a normal performance state.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may comprise so that the probability that the determination result of step S103 of an internal lottery process will become affirmative outside a counting period may not change according to the increase / decrease number.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, after the increase / decrease number reaches predetermined number, you may comprise so that an increase / decrease number may be alert | reported. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a player from having a sense of expectation and lowering interest even though there is no possibility that the validation condition is delayed.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the measurement period is not limited to the normal performance state as the normal gaming state or the AT performance state as the advantageous gaming state, for example, to the pachislot 10 A period from power-on to power-off may be a measurement period.

-In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may comprise so that the probability that freeze control may be performed whenever a unit number of times of change games is performed like 3rd Embodiment.
For example, as shown in FIG. 20, in the AT effect state as the advantageous gaming state, the variation game of the next unit number is performed as the amount of change in the game medium within the period in which the unit number variation game is performed decreases. You may comprise so that a high probability may be set as a probability that freeze control will be performed in a period. When configured in this way, in the AT effect state where the number of owned game media is expected to increase, the number of game media may not increase easily, or the number of game media may have decreased. Even in a situation where the player reduces the interest, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the interest by increasing the rate at which the freeze control is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the variation game of the next unit number is performed as the amount of change of the game medium increases in the period in which the unit number of variation game is performed in the normal performance state as the normal game state. You may comprise so that a high probability may be set as a probability that freeze control will be performed in a period. When configured in this way, in a normal performance state where the number of owned game media is expected to decrease, when the decrease in the number of game media is suppressed, or when the number of game media is increased, etc. In a situation where the player improves the interest, the interest can be effectively improved by further increasing the rate at which the freeze control is performed.

  -In the said 3rd Embodiment, it is good also considering a period until the fluctuation | variation game of the unit number of times when it is the AT production state as an advantageous game state as a measurement period. In this case, the main control CPU 40a performs the same processing (control) as step S301 in the second embodiment in step S401. When configured in this way, it is easy to increase the number of owned game media, and the number of game media increases during the advantageous game state measurement period in which the number of game media is expected to increase. If not, the amount of change in the number of game media during the measurement period is reduced, and the rate at which freeze control is performed increases. In this way, when the number of game media possessed in an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player does not increase easily, a privilege that the ratio of freeze control is increased is given, so that the advantageous gaming state is achieved. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating against the fact that the number of game media does not increase smoothly. In addition, a game in the AT effect state under the game nature that a privilege that the rate of freeze control is increased when the number of game media owned in an advantageous game state advantageous to the player does not increase easily is given. Can be entertained.

  In the first and third embodiments, the main control CPU 40a resets the increase / decrease number stored in the main control RAM 40c when clearing the AT estimation flag set in the main control RAM 40c. You may comprise as follows.

  In the second embodiment, the main control CPU 40a may be configured to reset the increase / decrease number stored in the main control RAM 40c when setting the AT estimation flag in the main control RAM 40c.

  In step S302 or step S402 of the increase / decrease counting process of the above embodiment, if it is determined whether or not the regame is in operation, the regame is given as an award and the game medium is consumed as in the above embodiment. In other words, it is possible to determine whether or not the variable game is played without changing the number of game media.

  -In the above embodiment, even if replay is given, it is considered that as many game media as the number of game media used to play the variable game ("3" in the above embodiment) are given. The increase / decrease number of the main control RAM 40c may be updated.

  In the above embodiment, the probability that the freeze control is determined may be set so that the freeze control may be performed regardless of the increase / decrease number. . For example, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, it is not necessary to set a “predetermined number” at which the probability that the freeze control is performed is higher than “0%”.

  In the above embodiment, when the measurement period is not determined in a specific effect state (game state), it is not necessary to perform control for setting the AT estimation flag, control for clearing the AT estimation flag, or the like.

  -It is not restricted to the counting method of the increase / decrease number of game media of the said embodiment, You may comprise so that the increase / decrease number of game media may be counted by another method. For example, “100,000” may be set as the reference value, and the increase / decrease number of the game medium may be counted by calculating the increase / decrease from the reference value.

  In the above embodiment, when a symbol combination for which a game medium is determined to be awarded as a prize is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, only the number of game media determined to be allocated to the symbol combination is increased or decreased. Even in the case of addition, if the number of game media required to play the variable game is the same, the increase / decrease number can be specified.

  -Other than control like the state flag setting process of the said embodiment, what is necessary is just the process which can presume the production state currently controlled. For example, in the above embodiment, since the transition to the AT effect state is triggered by the winning of the promotion replay stop, the main control CPU 40a is controlled in the AT effect state by the winning of the promotion replay stop. Estimate and set AT guess flag. On the other hand, in the above embodiment, since the transition to the normal performance state is triggered by the winning of the fall replay stop, the main control CPU 40a is controlled in the normal performance state by the winning of the fall replay stop. You may comprise so that it may guess.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a may be configured to control the effect state. In this case, the state flag setting process may not be performed, and the AT estimation flag may not be set. In the case of such a configuration, the main control CPU 40a functions as a gaming state control means.

  In the above embodiment, the freeze start condition is not limited to the operation of the start lever 22, and for example, the freeze start condition may be established when the MAXBET button 20 is operated. In addition, it is also possible to provide production operation means other than the BET buttons 19 and 20 and the start lever 22 so that the freeze start condition is established when the production operation means is operated. Also, the freeze start condition may not be configured to be triggered by the operation of the operating means that can be operated by the player, such as the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R and the start lever 22. For example, it is configured so that a freeze start condition is established when a predetermined time has elapsed from a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which freeze control is started or a timing at which freeze control is to be continued). Also good.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the privilege provided when freeze control is performed. For example, as the type of AT effect state, a first AT effect state and a second AT effect state that is more advantageous to the player than the first AT effect state are controlled. And it is good also as a privilege to transfer to the 2nd production state from the 1st AT production state. In addition, it is good also as a privilege that the winning probability of AT entry lottery becomes high. In this case, when the freeze control is performed in the AT effect state, the AT entry lottery is easily won in the normal effect state after the end of the AT effect state, and the freeze control is performed in the normal effect state. May be configured to facilitate winning the AT entry lottery in the normal performance state.

  -In said embodiment, when freeze control is performed (when establishment of validation conditions is delayed), a special effect is produced by the effect execution device (for example, the effect display device 14) as a special effect execution means. It may be configured to be executed. Moreover, you may comprise so that an advantageous result or an unfavorable result may be derived | led-out in a special effect. And only when the provision of a privilege is performed (for example, when addition is performed), you may comprise so that an advantageous result may be derived | led-out by a special effect. In this way, when freeze control is performed, the freeze control is not necessary if it is a situation where it can be expected that the benefit will be granted by performing the freeze control, even if the privilege is not necessarily configured. The player can be expected to be done.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 14 is configured to notify the increase / decrease number of game media, but may be configured to be notified by the speaker Sp, the decoration lamp La, or the like. Further, it is not necessary to notify the increase / decrease number of game media.

  The navigation effect in the above embodiment is not limited to navigating the stop button operated first, but is an effect of navigating the stop button operated first (first) and the stop button operated second. May be. Such a navigation effect corresponds to navigating the stop button operated for the third time (last) by navigating the stop button operated for the first time and the second time. That is, this corresponds to navigating the entire operation order of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R.

  -In the said embodiment, the symbol combination (display result) used as a trigger of a production | presentation state may not be a symbol combination in which the re-game was defined as a prize. For example, when the number of continuations is “0 (zero)”, it may be configured to shift from the AT effect state to the normal effect state when the bell spilled eyes are stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. .

  -In the game progress main process of the said embodiment, you may comprise so that determination (step S19) whether wait time may pass irrespective of whether the freeze execution flag is set. In this case, it can be configured such that the determination process of step S18 is omitted, and the process of step S19 is performed after the process of step S17 is completed.

  In the above-described embodiment, when freeze control is performed, it is not necessary to delay the establishment of the activation condition from a predetermined period, and it is only necessary to delay the establishment of the activation condition than usual. In this case, the delay means corresponds to having a function of delaying the establishment of the validation condition more than usual.

  In the above embodiment, the navigation effect is not limited to being performed by the effect display device 14, but may be configured to be performed by the speaker Sp. Alternatively, the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R may be configured to incorporate a light emitter and execute a navigation effect using the light emitter. Further, the navigation effect may be configured to be executed using a plurality of effect execution means (in the above, the effect display device 14, the speaker Sp, and the light emitter incorporated in the stop button).

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, when the determination result of step S26 is negative, you may comprise so that it may progress to the process of step S23. In the case of such a configuration, in step S23, it is determined whether or not the rotating speed of all the reels being rotated (excluding the stopped reel) has reached a constant speed. Furthermore, in the case of such a configuration, the first determination result in step S23 being affirmative corresponds to the establishment of the validation condition.

  -You may provide a setting apparatus in the pachi-slot 10 of the said embodiment. The setting device is connected to the main control CPU 40a. Note that the setting device is preferably disposed inside the pachi-slot 10 and cannot be operated by the player. The setting state of the pachislot machine 10 may be configured to be changeable by operating the setting device when the pachislot machine 10 is powered on. By changing the setting state of the pachi-slot 10, the winning probability of at least some of the winning information among the plurality of types of winning information combinations (that is, the probability that display result display is allowed) may be configured to be changeable. .

  In the above embodiment, the configuration of the internal control state may be arbitrarily changed. For example, another internal control state may be interposed between the first general game and the second general game. Further, the probability that the display of the symbol combination in which the re-game is determined as an award in the internal control state provided in addition to the first general game and the second general game is permitted is determined as the first general game and the second general game. You may make it different from the probability that the display of the symbol combination by which the re-game was defined as a prize in a general game is permitted. In addition, in the first general game and the second general game, the probabilities that the display of the symbol combination in which the re-game is determined as a prize are allowed may be different. Further, the type of internal control state may be one type instead of a plurality of types.

  The above embodiment is applied to a revolving game machine (pachislot machine) in which a bonus game is given (occurred) when a symbol combination classified as a bonus stop is displayed in a stopped state on the winning line L1. Also good.

The above-described embodiment may be embodied in a spinning-type game machine (pachislot) that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium.
-In the said embodiment, you may restrict | limit so that the symbol combination in which the prize was defined on the non-winning lines L2-L5 may not be stopped and displayed. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a situation in which a player is misunderstood by not being awarded a prize even though the symbol combination on which the prize is determined is stopped and displayed on the non-winning lines L2 to L5. Can do.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) An increase / decrease number notifying means for notifying the increase / decrease number is provided.
(B) Provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege when the establishment of the validation condition is delayed.

  (C) Special effect execution means for performing a special effect when establishment of the activation condition is delayed, and a privilege granting means for granting a privilege only when an advantageous result is derived in the special effect; Is provided.

(D) The measurement period is a period from when the power to the gaming machine is turned on until the power is turned off.
(E) A plurality of rotating bodies are rotated based on the start operation to start the variable game, and the rotation of the corresponding rotating bodies is stopped based on the stop operation, and the rotation of all the rotating bodies is stopped. When the display result is displayed on the result display unit and the display result on which the game medium is determined to be displayed is displayed on the result display unit, the progress of the variable game is performed on the gaming machine to which the game medium is applied. A stagnation means capable of stagnation of the game, wherein the stagnation means stagnates the progress of the variable game with a probability corresponding to the number of increase / decrease of game media within the measurement period.

  L1 ... winning line, La ... decoration lamp, Sp ... speaker, 10 ... pachislot, 13 ... drum unit, 13L ... left reel, 13C ... middle reel, 13R ... right reel, 14 ... production display device, 16 ... see-through window, 22 ... Start lever, 23L, 23C, 23R ... Stop button, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... Sub control board, 41a ... Sub control CPU, 41b ... sub-control ROM, 41c ... sub-control RAM.

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels are rotated based on the start operation to start the variable game, the rotation of the corresponding reels is stopped based on the stop operation, and the rotation of all the reels is stopped. In a gaming machine to which a game medium is given when a display result in which a game medium is given is displayed on the result display unit.
Role lottery means for performing role lottery,
Freeze control means for performing freeze control,
The probability that the freeze control is performed is higher as the number of increase / decrease of game media within a predetermined period increases.
As the increase / decrease number of game media increases, the increase in the probability that the freeze control is performed with respect to the increase / decrease number increases.
The gaming machine, wherein the probability that the freeze control is performed is updated each time a plurality of fluctuating games are performed within the predetermined period. Provided with a privilege grant means for granting a privilege when the freeze control is performed,
The probability that the freeze control is performed includes 0% and 100%,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined period is a period from the start to the end of the advantageous gaming state.