JP6524187B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game performed by changing symbols in a plurality of columns based on the start operation being started is started by the symbol display means, and the symbols in the corresponding columns are stopped based on the stop operation. is there.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a medallion is used in a drum-type game machine (hereinafter referred to as "pachislot"), which is a type of game machine, and a game is started by inserting a medal into the pachislot. Examples of such pachislo include those described in Patent Document 1. In this pachislot, by setting the control processing relating to the progress of the game to a standby state only for a predetermined period, freeze effect (hereinafter referred to as “stall effect”) performed by delaying the start of the game is performed.

  During the stagnation effect of Patent Document 1, the left and right reels of each reel are controlled to swing, while the remaining reels are controlled to repeat fluctuation and pause. .

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  However, in the stagnation rendition of Patent Document 1, although each reel is accompanied by a motion during the stagnation rendition, only a predetermined operation is performed, and the appearance change is poor no matter how many times it appears. For this reason, there is room for improvement in improving the interest during stagnant staging.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems existing in the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of stagnant effects.

The game machine which solves the above-mentioned subject, after the game which fluctuates the design of the plural lines on the basis of the fact that start operation is done is started with the symbol indication expedient, the design of the corresponding line stops on the basis of stop operation Game machine, a stagnation control means for performing stagnation control triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition, operation control means for controlling the operation of the symbol in the symbol display means during the stagnation control, and a state for managing a state A management unit, a privilege giving unit capable of giving a privilege, and an output control unit for performing control to output a predetermined signal to the outside of the apparatus ; the above state includes a first state and a second state; The frequency at which the stagnation control is performed in the first state is different from the frequency at which the stagnation control is performed in the second state, and the specific condition under which the stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode in the first state If you stand, it switches from the first state to the second state, if the special condition different from the specific conditions in the second state is established, will switch from the second state to the first state, When switching from the first state to the second state, a specific stop result is derived to the symbol display means during execution of the stagnation control, and the output control means is controlled to the first state Control for outputting a signal indicating control to the second state to the outside of the machine when the specific stop result is derived to the symbol display means during execution of the stagnation control The point is to do the

The game machine which solves the above-mentioned subject, after the game which fluctuates the design of the plural lines on the basis of the fact that start operation is done is started with the symbol indication expedient, the design of the corresponding line stops on the basis of stop operation Game machine, a stagnation control means for performing stagnation control triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition, operation control means for controlling the operation of the symbol in the symbol display means during the stagnation control, and a state for managing a state A management unit, a privilege giving unit capable of giving a privilege, and an output control unit for performing control to output a predetermined signal to the outside of the apparatus ; the above state includes a first state and a second state; , And the lottery probability of the combination in the combination lottery in the first state is the same as the lottery probability of the combination in the combination lottery in the second state, and the stagnation control in the first condition How often is done Unlike the frequency at which the stagnation control is performed in the second state, when the specific condition is satisfied in the first state, the first state is switched to the second state, and in the second state, the specific condition is If different special condition is satisfied, switches from said second state to said first state, said specific condition, Ri establishment allows der according to the result of the game, from the first state to the second state When switching, a specific stop result is derived to the symbol display means during execution of the stagnation control, and the output control means is controlled to the first state, and the execution of the stagnation control The gist of the present invention is to perform control for outputting a signal indicating control to the second state to the outside of the machine when the specific stop result is derived to the symbol display means .

With regard to the gaming machine, the frequency at which the stagnation control is performed in the first state may be higher than the frequency at which the stagnation control is performed in the second state.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of stagnant effects.

The front view which shows the machine front side of pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows a symbol stop line. The schematic diagram which shows a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of pachislot. (A) The schematic diagram which shows a winning combination determination table, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the content of a replay group. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of transfer of a game state. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship between an internal control state and a freeze pattern. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship between an internal control state and a production | presentation state, a navigation generation rate, and a freeze generation rate. The flowchart which shows freeze production processing. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect of freeze production. (A)-(g) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect of freeze production. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect of freeze production. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect of freeze production.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko-type slot machine (rolling-type gaming machine, hereinafter referred to as "pachislot") which is a type of gaming machine will be described.
The machine front side of the pachi slot 10 of the present embodiment is schematically shown in FIG. 1, and the pachi slot 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped main body 11 whose front face is opened, and an axis pivotably openable to the left edge side of the main body. It has a supported front door 12. At the top of the front of the front door 12, there is disposed a presentation display device 14 comprising a liquid crystal display device for performing display production during a game (during a variation game). In addition, the front door 12 is provided with a lamp R for emitting various effect light so as to surround the front door 12. In addition, on the upper left and right sides of the front door 12, speakers SP for performing audio effects are disposed.

  A central panel 15 is provided at the center of the front surface of the front door 12, and the central panel 15 is provided with a transparent window 16 through which the drum unit 13 as a symbol display means disposed inside the machine can be seen. ing. The see-through window 16 is made of a synthetic resin plate integrally formed with the central panel 15. The drum unit 13 includes a left reel 13L, a middle reel 13C, and a right reel 13R. The left reel 13L has a light-transmissive band-shaped reel sheet on which various symbols are printed wound around the outer periphery. Further, in the see-through window 16, the middle reel 13C as a second symbol row is disposed next to the left symbol row with the left reel 13L as the first symbol row, and the second symbol row is arranged The right reel 13R as a third symbol row is arranged next to the set. The symbols printed on the reels (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) of the drum unit 13 are respectively arranged in a predetermined order. On the left reel 13L of the drum unit 13, 21 symbols of the symbol L00 to the symbol L20 are arranged so as to be changed and displayed in this order. Further, on the middle reel 13C, 21 symbols from the symbol C00 to the symbol C20 are arranged so as to be displayed by being changed in this order. Further, on the right reel 13R, 21 symbols from symbol R00 to symbol R20 are arranged so as to be changed and displayed in this order.

  In this embodiment, in each reel, a symbol (bell symbol) imitating "bell", a symbol (replay symbol) decorated with characters "REPLAY", a symbol (watermelon symbol) imitating "watermelon". A symbol (cherry symbol) imitating "cherry" and a symbol (seven symbol) imitating "7" are respectively arranged. In addition to these symbols, various symbols are arranged on each reel. In the following, each symbol may be called "bell", "replay", "watermelon", "cherry" or "seven" without "design".

  Each reel is configured to be independently rotated and stopped in the longitudinal direction independently by a stepping motor provided corresponding to each, and various symbols are continuously displayed on the see-through window 16 by the rotation of each reel. Displayed (changed) while changing. Then, when the rotation of each reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols among the plurality of symbols printed on the reel sheet of each reel are stopped and displayed in the upper, middle and lower positions in the transparent window 16 . For this reason, the see-through window 16 is formed in a size capable of displaying three symbols on each reel. In each reel, reel sensors SE1, SE2, SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting the rotational position of each reel are provided to correspond to each reel.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachislot 10 includes a plurality of (presence of derived display results) of symbols to be stopped and displayed in the display area of the symbols visible through the see-through window 16. In the embodiment, one symbol stop line is formed. In the present embodiment, as a symbol stop line, one pay line L1 (shown by a solid line) capable of determining a combination of symbols to be displayed as a stop is formed.

  When the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol stop line is an aspect of awarding a prize, the pay line L1 is an effective line which is determined to be effective as awarding an award according to the combination of the symbols. In the following description, the term “winning line” simply means the winning line L1.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, in the see-through window 16 of the present embodiment, the symbols of each row are stopped and displayed at nine symbol stop positions D1 to D9. These nine symbol stop positions D1 to D9 correspond to the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage in the vertical direction, and are arranged in three rows so as to correspond to the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C, and the right reel 13R in the horizontal direction. The left reel upper stop position D1 located on the left side as viewed from the player side, the left reel middle stop position D2 located at the center on the left side as viewed from the player side, the view from the player side The left reel lower stop position D3 located below the left side is a symbol stop position corresponding to the left reel 13L, and three consecutive symbols are displayed in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 13L. In addition, the middle reel upper stop position D4 located on the middle side viewed from the player side, the middle reel middle stop position D5 positioned on the middle side viewed from the player side, and the player side The middle reel lower stop position D6 positioned below the middle side is the symbol stop position corresponding to the middle reel 13C, and three consecutive symbols are displayed in the middle of the middle reel 13C. In addition, the right reel upper stop position D7 located on the right side viewed from the player side, the right reel middle stop position D8 located on the center right side viewed from the player side, and viewed from the player side The right reel lower stop position D9 located below the right side is a symbol stop position corresponding to the right reel 13R, and three consecutive symbols are displayed in the symbol arrangement of the right reel 13R. In the see-through window 16, a payline L1 (effective) is formed by the left reel middle stop position D2, the middle reel middle stop position D5, and the right reel middle stop position D8.

  In addition, on the central panel 15, various information display units 17 that notify information related to the change game are configured. The various information display unit 17 includes a displayable lamp, a game display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display unit, a stored number display unit, an award number display unit, and a game information display unit. ing.

  The fillable display lamp lights up when it is possible to set the bet number of the variation game or when it is possible to insert a medal as gaming media into the machine body, and the variation game is started or the maximum bet number When (MAX BET) is set and the stored data (credits) reaches the upper limit number of credits, it is turned off. The replay display lamp lights up when the replay combination (specific winning combination) as a replay role is won in the variation game. The weight display lamp is turned on when the start operation is detected during the wait time, and is turned off after the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is the shortest game time set to regulate that the variation game will not progress too fast, and when the start operation is detected during this wait time, each reel after the wait time has elapsed. Is set to start its rotation operation. The status light is turned on / off as the variation game progresses.

  Further, the bet number display unit is composed of three lamps, and the lamps are lit according to the bet number of the fluctuation game. One lamp lights up in 1 bet (1 BET), 2 lamps light up in 2 bet (2 BET), and all lamps light up in 3 bet (3 BET). The stored sheet number display unit displays the number of credits stored inside the machine. The number-of-moneys display portion displays the number of medals to be awarded to the player based on the winning when the winning occurs during the variation game.

  A medal insertion slot 18 is disposed at the lower right position of the central panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. A medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting passage of medals is disposed at the back of the medal insertion slot 18. Further, a BET button 19 and a MAX BET button 20 as operation means (first operation means) are provided in order from the left on the front lower side of the center panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. The BET button 19 is a button to be pressed (operated) when betting (betting) a bet amount (one bet amount) from the credits stored and stored inside the machine as the bet number (the bet number) of the variation game. In addition, the MAX BET button 20 is used to change the maximum bet number (3 bets (3 pieces) or 2 bets (2 pieces)) of the bets allowed in one variation game. It is a button to be pressed (operated) when betting as a number. A MAX BET button LED 20a is built in the MAX BET button 20, and the player is informed that the MAX BET button 20 can be operated by lighting the MAX BET button LED 20 a.

  A settlement switch 21 is provided at the lower left position of each of the BET buttons 19 and 20 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement switch 21 is a switch used (operated) to pay back the medals (game media) betted with the start of the variation game or the credits stored in the machine. Further, at the right position of the settlement switch 21, a start lever 22 is provided as operation means (second operation means) operated when starting the variation game. Then, in the pachi slot 10, by operating the start lever 22 after setting of the number of bets, the rotation operation of each reel is started as the operation of normal rotation.

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

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

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

Next, an operation for the player to play a variation game as a game and an operation situation of various devices accompanying this operation will be described.
The bet number can be set by operating each of the BET buttons 19 and 20 in a state in which medals can be inserted into the variation game or the BET buttons 19 and 20 can be operated. Depending on the operation of the BET button 19, credits corresponding to the number of bets (one medal) from the stored credits are set as the number of bets (number of bets). Further, depending on the operation of the MAX BET button 20, credits corresponding to the maximum bet number that can be set in the variation game targeted from the stored credits are set as the bet number (bet number). In this embodiment, a fluctuation game with 3 bets or 2 bets is permitted depending on the situation.

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

  In the present embodiment, the bet number is set according to the operation of each of the BET buttons 19 and 20 by the player, and a total of one bet line is set to be effective. The fact that the pay line is valid means that the combination of symbols displayed on the pay line is valid, and control (disbursement of medals, etc.) according to the combination of symbols displayed on the valid pay line is a line. It will be. In the variation game in this embodiment, one pay line is always effective.

  When the number of bets is set as described above and the operation of the start lever 22 can be received, that is, when the player operates the start lever 22 in a state where the game can be started, the reels of the drum unit 13 rotate. A plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the see-through window 16 so as to change continuously. After that, when each reel rotates and a predetermined time passes, the operation of each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R becomes acceptable. Subsequently, when the player operates the respective stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R, the corresponding reels are stopped and symbols are displayed in the see-through window 16 at the upper, middle and lower portions of the corresponding row.

  As described above, when all of the reels are stopped, the combination of symbols stopped on the pay line is a prize when it forms a predetermined prize mode, and the medal is used as a prize according to the prize mode for which the prize is won. A payout or the like is given to the player.

  The variation game of this embodiment starts with the setting of the bet number and the start operation consisting of the start lever 22, and ends with the stop display of the combination of symbols by the stop operation consisting of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R. Is done once. In addition, the fluctuation game accompanied by the payout of the medal ends the payout of the medal.

Next, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the pay line will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, a combination of symbols (stop result) that can be stopped and displayed on the pay line based on the internally determined winning combination is determined and a prize corresponding to the combination of the symbols.

  Specifically, when none of the combinations of symbols that can be stopped and displayed based on the winning combination shown in FIG. 3 is stopped and displayed on the pay line, medals are not awarded to the player (one or more medals are not displayed). Not give). In the following description, a combination of symbols in the case where a pay line is formed by a combination of symbols not corresponding to any of those shown in FIG.

  In addition, when [Seven Cherry Seven] is stopped and displayed on the pay line, it is determined that a bonus game (hereinafter referred to as a "BN game") is to be provided (occurred). In the following description, a prize mode (combination of symbols) forming a pay line by [Seven, Cherry, Seven] is referred to as a “BN stop point”. As for the BN stop point, it is determined that winning can be made (stop display is possible) by the determination of the BN role as the winning combination.

  In this BN game, a so-called continuous action game is ended with the end of the fluctuation game exceeding the maximum number of payouts (32 in this embodiment) in which the payout number of the paid out medals becomes a predetermined number defined in advance. It corresponds to an apparatus.

  In addition, when [Cherry · ANY · ANY] is stopped and displayed on the pay line, it is determined to pay out two medals. The symbols stop-displayed at the stop positions of the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R forming a pay line may be any symbol ("ANY"). In the following description, a prize mode (combination of symbols) forming a pay line by [Cherry · ANY · ANY] is referred to as a "cherry stop". As the winning combination, it is determined that "the cherry combination" can be won (stopped display possible) by the determination of "cherry combination".

  In addition, when [watermelon / watermelon / watermelon] is stopped and displayed on the pay line, it is determined to pay out six medals. In the following description, an award mode (combination of symbols) forming a pay line by [watermelon, watermelon, watermelon] is referred to as “watermelon stop point”. The watermelon stop point can be won (stop display is possible) by the determination of the "watermelon role" as the winning combination.

  In addition, when [Bell Bell Bell] is stopped and displayed on the pay line, it is determined to pay out nine medals. In the following description, a prize mode (combination of symbols) forming a pay line by [Bell-Bell-Bell] is referred to as "bell stop point". The bell stop point is determined to be possible to be won (stop displayable) by the determination of the “bell part” as the winning combination.

  In addition, when [Bell Cherry / Watermelon Replay] is stopped and displayed on the pay line, in a normal game played with 3 bets, in the BN game (bonus game) played with 1 bet, one medal. It is determined to pay out two medals. The symbol stopped and displayed at the stop position of the middle reel 13C forming the pay line may be any symbol of [cherry] and [watermelon] ([cherry / watermelon]). In the following description, a prize mode (combination of symbols) forming a pay line by [Bell-Cherry / Watermelon Replay] is referred to as a "spilled stop". As the winning combination, it is determined that this spilling stop can be won (stopped display possible) by the determination of the “spillover role”.

In the present embodiment, the "cherry combination", the "watermelon combination", the "bell combination" and the "spill combination" are winning combinations (payout combinations) that determine the payout of medals based on winnings.
In addition, when [Replay / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on the pay line, the player automatically sets the bet number without internally betting the bet number, thereby setting the next fluctuation game. It has been decided to give a replay to be performed. Hereinafter, a prize mode (combination of symbols) forming a pay line by [Replay / Replay / Replay] is referred to as "replay stop point". The stop of the replay is determined as a winning combination (possible to be stopped) by the determination of the replay combination.

  In the present embodiment, the replay combination is a replay combination that defines the above-described provision of replay based on the winning. Further, in the above-described replay, a certain benefit is ensured that the player can play the variation game without consuming the medal (gaming medium), and the medal is not given to the player ( Do not give one or more medals). For this reason, the player does not obtain payout of medals based on the winning of the replay role. In the present embodiment, depending on the winning of the various replay players, in principle, a replay player's winnings based on the corresponding election occur, and a certain benefit such as replay is additionally provided to the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the “cherry role”, the “watermelon role”, the “bell role”, the “spill role”, and the “certain role” which allow the occurrence of the winning of each award such as payout of medals and replay The winning combination such as "Replay role" is a minor role.

  In addition, the pachislot 10 is equipped with an RT function (replay role combination probability change function) for controlling a normal game by changing the winning probability of the replay role. This general game is controlled to an internal control state according to the operation mode of the RT function, and is controlled to a state according to the type while the RT function is operating.

  For this reason, in a normal game, the RT function may be controlled by the RT function to a non-RT state where the winning probability of the addition of replay players is set to the low probability lottery state (low probability). In addition, in the normal game by the RT function, it is a state of operation of the RT function and is controlled to the RT state where the winning probability of addition of replay players is varied (improved) from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state (high probability) May be

  In the present embodiment, it is controlled to be in the RT state during the bonus internal which is during the period after the winning of the BN role among the general games until the winning, and the information (flag) of the winning result of the BN role is being carried over. Ru. Further, in the present embodiment, the bonus game is controlled to the non-RT state when it is in the bonus non-inside state which does not have the information (flag) of the winning result of the BN role until the BN role is won even in the normal game. In the following description, the normal game in the bonus non-inside controlled to the non-RT state is referred to as "non-inside" or "non-inside inside game", and the normal game in the bonus inside controlled to the RT state is "inside". It is called "inside" or "inside game".

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachi slot 10 is installed in a gaming machine installation facility, so-called "island facility". In addition, on the gaming machine installation equipment, above the pachislot 10, a data counter DC as an external device is installed. The data counter DC is installed in association with one pachislot 10 one by one. The data counter DC is provided with a light emitting unit Dr which can emit light based on a predetermined control signal (information) output from the pachislot 10, and the number of times of execution of the fluctuation game or BN based on the predetermined control signal. A game information notification unit Dh is provided which displays (informs) the number of winnings of the winning combination and the number of rushes related to the ART mode to be described later. The data counter DC is equipped with a control CPU that executes arithmetic processing based on a predetermined control signal input from the pachislot 10 (main control board 40) and controls the display contents of the light emitting unit Dr and the game information notification unit Dh. It is done. In addition, a hall computer HC (shown in FIG. 4) as an external device is installed in the management room or the like of the game arcade where the pachislot 10 is installed. Then, the hall computer HC collects, manages, and processes various information based on a predetermined control signal (information) output from the pachi slot 10. In the following description, in the case of “external device” or “DC / HC”, the data counter DC and the hall computer HC are collectively meant.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachi slot 10 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.
On the back side of the pachi slot 10, a main control board 40 for controlling the entire gaming machine is mounted. The main control board 40 executes various processing for controlling the entire gaming machine, performs arithmetic processing of various control signals (control commands) according to the processing result, and outputs the control signal. Further, on the rear side of the machine, a sub control board 41 is mounted which executes effect control and the like according to the internal control state. The sub control board 41 receives various control signals output from the main control board 40, and executes predetermined control based on the control signals. Further, on the rear side of the machine, an external terminal plate 42 as a connection means connected by wiring to an external device installed outside the pachi slot 10 is attached.

The main control board 40 will be described below.
The main control board 40 performs a control operation according to a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 40b storing a control program of the main control CPU 40a, and a main control RAM 40c capable of writing and reading necessary data. Is provided. The main control CPU 40a is connected to the reels (the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C, and the right reel 13R) constituting the drum unit 13, the reel sensors SE1 to SE3, and the medal sensor SE4. Further, various information display units 17 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. Further, to the main control CPU 40a, the BET button 19, the MAX BET button 20, the MAX BET button LED 20a, the settlement switch 21, the start lever 22, each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R, and the hopper 26 are connected. ing.

  First to third position signals are input to the main control CPU 40a from the connected reel sensors SE1 to SE3 according to the symbols (rotational positions of the respective reels being rotated) displayed by the see-through window 16 . The left reel 13L corresponds to the first position signal, the middle reel 13C corresponds to the second position signal, and the right reel 13R corresponds to the third position signal. Then, the main control CPU 40a grasps the rotational position and the stop position of each reel based on the first to third position signals, and controls the rotation and stop of each reel based on the first to third position signals. . Further, every time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal from the connected medal sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a receives a medal detection signal indicating that a medal has been detected. The main control CPU 40a also indicates that the bet button 19, the max bet button 20, the settlement switch 21, the start lever 22, and the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are operated to operate the respective buttons. Various operation signals are input.

  Further, the output terminal of the external terminal board 42 is connected by wiring to the main control CPU 40 a, and the output terminal of the external terminal board 42 can be connected by wiring with the input terminal of the external device. That is, as a result of the output terminal of the external terminal board 42 being connected by wire to the input terminal of the hall computer HC, the main control CPU 40a and the hall computer HC are electrically connected. Further, as a result of the output terminal of the external terminal board 42 being connected by wire to the input terminal of the data counter DC, the main control CPU 40a and the data counter DC are electrically connected.

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

  Further, a main control program is stored in the main control ROM 40b. Further, in the main control ROM 40b, there are stored a plurality of winning combination determination tables in which the internal winning probability for each internal control state and for each winning information group is determined as an allocation range of values of winning combination determination random numbers. Further, in the main control ROM 40b, a stop table of combinations of symbols is predetermined for each combination. The stop table is a table in which symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined for each combination according to the timing of the operation when the player operates each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R. The main control RAM 40c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachi slot 10.

Next, the winning combination determination table stored in the main control ROM 40b will be described.
In the main control ROM 40b, the types of winning information groups to be drawn and the winning probability of each winning information group to be drawn (random number values assigned to each winning information group to be drawn A table number is stored for each internal control state). Each winning combination determination table is used by the main control CPU 40a according to the internal control state. For example, the winning combination determination table T0 (zero) is associated with the non-internal medium game, and the winning combination determination table T1 is associated with the internal medium game.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), in the winning combination determination table T0, BN combination, Bell combination, Replay combination, other payout combination (including cherry combination, watermelon combination and spill combination), and each combination of combination of combination (combination) Probability is specified. Further, in the winning combination determination table T1, each winning probability of a bell combination, a replay combination, other payout combinations (including a cherry combination, a watermelon combination, and a spill combination) and a combination (combination) is defined.

  Since the winning combination determination table T0 is associated with the non-internal medium game, the BN combination is the target of the winning combination, and the winning probability is defined as the high probability (1/4). In addition, the winning combination determination table T0 does not have to be lost, and defines that the winning of either the BN combination or the small combination is to be determined.

  On the other hand, since the winning combination determination table T1 is not associated with the BN combination because it is associated with the internal middle game, the winning probability (1 / 2.6) of the replay combination in the inside and the probability of losing (1/65536) is defined as a high probability that is equal to the winning probability of the BN role in non-internal (1/4). That is, in the internal middle game, it can be said that in the non-internal middle game, even in a scene where the BN role is won, the win is replaced (rewritten) with either of the replay role winning and losing.

  For this reason, in the normal game, the winning combination determination random number is distributed such that the winning probability of the replay role is greatly increased in the internal middle game (1 / 2.6) and in the non-internal middle game (1 / 7.1). ing. On the other hand, in the normal game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed such that the winning probability of the small winning combination other than the replay combination is the same in the internal and non-internal ongoing games.

  Therefore, in the internal middle game in which the probability of winning the replay role is set to the high probability lottery state, the player can advantageously reduce the consumption (insertion) of the medals possessed by the player by the amount to which the replay is easily given. It can be applied to Such an internal play is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, the winning probability of the above-mentioned replay role is the winning probability of each of the winning information groups associated with the replay role in the non-internal medium game (winning combination determination table T0) and the internal middle game (winning combination determination table T1). It defines the summation. Replay groups 1 to 6 in which a single winning combination of replay roles is associated are set in the winning information group in which the replay roles are associated.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, each of the replay groups 1 to 6 is associated with a specific pressing order in the pressing order for operating the three stop buttons. In the following description, the order of stopping each reel, that is, the order of the stop operation of the stop button is described side by side from the front. The notation “left middle right” means stop operation in the order of stop button 23L (left) → stop button 23C (middle) → stop button 23R (right).

  For example, in the replay group 3, the pressing order of [middle right left] is associated as a specific pressing order. Note that "Push 1" associated with Replay Group 1 is in the order of push according to the type of "Main mode" in the internal control states managed by the main control CPU 40a, and "Main mode" is "0 (zero In the case of “)”, the pressing order is [right, left, middle], while when the “main mode” is “1” or “2”, the pressing order is [left, middle, right]. Also, "Push 2" associated with Replay Group 2 is the push order according to the type of "Main mode" in the internal control states managed by the main control CPU 40a, and "Main mode" is "0". If there is, the pressing order of [right, middle, left] is selected, and if the “main mode” is “1” or “2”, the pressing order of [right, left, middle] is selected. The "main mode" will be described in detail later.

  Further, the winning probability of the BN combination shown in FIG. 5A defines the winning probability of the winning information group associated with the BN combination. The winning information group of the BN combination is associated with the double winning of the BN combination and the spill combination.

  Further, the winning probability of the Bell combination shown in FIG. 5A defines the summation of the winning probability of each of the winning information groups associated with the Bell combination. The bell group 1, the bell group 2 and the bell group 3 are set in the winning information group of the bell combination in association with the double winning of the bell combination and the spill combination. Further, to each of the bell groups 1 to 3, among the pushing orders for operating the three stop buttons, the pushing order for the bell winning is associated.

  Further, the winning probability of the other payout symbols shown in FIG. 5A defines the summation of the winning probability of each winning information group in which the cherry role, the watermelon role, or the spill role are associated. The cherry winning combination information of the cherry role and the spilling role are associated with each other. In addition, the winning combination of the watermelon combination and the spill combination is associated with the watermelon combination winning information group. In addition to these, the winning probability of the other payout combination also includes the winning probability of the winning information group associated with the single winning combination of the spilled part.

  In the following description, "replay winning combination" means winning of replay groups 1 to 6. In addition, in the case of "the winning of the role of bell", it means that the bell groups 1 to 3 are won. Further, in the case of "winning of the role of cherry", it means winning of a winning information group in which duplicate winning of the role of cherry is associated. Further, in the case of "winning of watermelon role", it means winning of a winning information group in which overlapping winning combinations of watermelon roles are associated. In addition, in the case of “winning of winning combination”, it means winning of a winning information group in which a single winning combination of falling bonus is associated.

  Further, in the BN game dedicated winning combination determination table, it is defined that only the winning probability of the spill combination is defined and the winning combination is won without omission. Further, in the winning combination determination table dedicated to the BN game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed such that the winning probability of the spilled combination is greatly increased as compared to the normal game.

  In the present embodiment, during the BN game, only the game with 2 bets is permitted to the player, while the payout of two medals is awarded to the player in each game. That is, during the BN game of the present embodiment, increase and decrease in the medals held by the player does not occur so that the player is paid out the two medals while the player consumes the two medals. The net increase (the net increase number “0 (zero)”).

The sub control board 41 will be described below.
The sub control board 41 executes a sub control CPU 41a which executes control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub control ROM 41b which stores a control program of the sub control CPU 41a, and a sub control RAM 41c which can write and read necessary data. Is provided. The effect display device 14, the speaker SP, the lamp R, and the MAX BET button LED 20a are connected to the sub control CPU 41a.

  The sub control CPU 41a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the values of various random numbers used in various lotterys at predetermined intervals. Further, a sub control program is stored in the sub control ROM 41 b. Further, in the sub control ROM 41b, a display effect pattern in which the display effect mode of the effect display device 14 is shown, a sound effect pattern in which the sound output mode of the speaker SP is shown, and a light emission effect pattern in which the light emission mode of the lamp R is shown Is stored. The sub control RAM 41 c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachi slot 10. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) sub state information (such as a flag) related to the internal control state in the sub control RAM 41c.

The process related to the variation game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described below.
The main control CPU 40a is a game in which a fluctuation game in a normal game can be played when setting the number of bets of 3 bets by inserting medals or inputting operation signals of the respective BET buttons 19, 20. While the startable state is generated, the game startable state is generated in which the fluctuation game can be performed in the BN game when the bet number of 2 bets is set. The main control CPU 40a controls the light emission mode of the MAX BET button LED 20a so as to turn on the MAX BET button LED 20a while the bet number can be set.

  Subsequently, when the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal of the start lever 22 in a state where the game can be started, the main control CPU 40a performs a combination lottery (internal lottery). Does the main control CPU 40a acquire the value of the winning combination determination random number from the main control RAM 40c, and whether the value belongs to the range of values of each winning information group of the combination determination table stored in the main control ROM 40b? Perform a lottery to determine whether or not. In the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a winning information group to be won using the winning combination determination table according to the internal control state. Thus, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the winning combination associated with the corresponding selected information group by determining the winning information group. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets state information (such as a flag) indicating the internal control state in the main control RAM 40c to grasp the internal control state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs the role lottery in this manner functions as a winning combination lottery means.

  Subsequently, when determining the winning information group (winning combination), the main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, combination information (such as a flag) indicating the type of winning combination associated with the determined winning information group Set). When determining the winning result of the BN combination, the main control CPU 40a controls the winning result from the determination until the BN combination is won during a plurality of variable games. On the other hand, when determining the result of winning a small winning combination, the main control CPU 40a erases (clears) the winning result at the end of the variation game (one time) to be determined regardless of the presence or absence of a prize.

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

  Subsequently, when the main control CPU 40a inputs various operation signals of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R based on the operation of the player, the main control CPU 40a performs control (stop control) for stopping the reels corresponding to the various operation signals. Further, the main control CPU 40a grasps information on fluctuation or stop of each reel based on a position signal from a reel sensor corresponding to each reel. That is, the position signal from each reel sensor causes the main control CPU 40a to grasp the fluctuation state of each reel during fluctuation of each reel, while grasping the stop state of each reel while stopping each reel to the CPU 40a for main control Let The main control CPU 40a maintains the rotation operation without performing stop control on the rotating reel until various operation signals from the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are input. Thus, the main control CPU 40a that controls the fluctuation and stop of each reel functions as a symbol fluctuation control means.

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

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a stops each reel within a predetermined range (up to four symbols) from the timing at which each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated by the player based on the determined winning information group, and it is arbitrary. Stop displaying the combination of symbols. When the main control CPU 40a stops each reel in rotation, the combination of symbols based on the stop table stored in the main control ROM 40b from the winning combination and the operation timing of each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R Perform stop control to stop display. Therefore, each reel is not necessarily stopped at the timing of the stop operation by the player of the stop button 23L, 23C, 23R, and when the timing of the stop operation by the player does not coincide with the timing at which each reel stops (so-called , "Slip"). For example, in the control with "slip", when the timing of the stop operation by the player for the symbol to be stopped is early, the reels are forced to slide in the fluctuation direction of each reel and the symbol to be stopped is stopped on the pay line Let

  For this reason, in each reel, when there are five or more parts of other types of symbols sandwiched between symbols of the type desired to be stopped, as a result of the slip control, it is stopped on any pay line It is possible to stop and display a desired type of symbol. On the other hand, in each reel, if there are five or more parts of other types of symbols sandwiched between symbols of the type desired to be stopped, even with slip control, I would like to stop on any pay line In some cases, it is not possible to stop the display of the type of symbol. Thus, the main control CPU 40a that performs stop control of each reel based on the stop operation by the player of the stop button 23L, 23C, 23R functions as a derivation control means.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a causes the BN stop display to be stopped and displayed when the timing of the stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing in a situation where the BN role can be won at the time of winning the BN role. Can.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a can stop and display the cherry stop when the timing of the stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing when the cherry combination is won when the cherry combination is won. On the other hand, when the cherry combination is won, the main control CPU 40a causes the spilled stop eye to be stopped and displayed based on the double winning combination if the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing. The spilled stop point is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. In this case, the spilled role will be won instead of dropping the cherry role.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a can stop and display the watermelon stop when the timing of the stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing when the watermelon combination is won at the time of winning the watermelon combination. On the other hand, when the watermelon combination is won, the main control CPU 40a causes the spilled stop eye to be stopped and displayed based on the double winning combination if the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing. In this case, instead of dropping the watermelon role, the spilled role will be won.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a may stop and display the bell stop when the stop operation by the player is performed in the order of coinciding with the pushing order for the bell winning when the bell winning is won at the bell winning. it can. It should be noted that the bell stop is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. On the other hand, at the time of winning the bell combination, the main control CPU 40a is spilled if the stop operation by the player is not performed in the same order as the pressing order for the bell winning (it is performed in the order of noncoincidence) Stop display of spilled eyes based on the role. In this case, instead of losing the role of Bell, the role of spill will be won.

  In the present embodiment, if the stop button 23L is the first in the bell group 1, stop operations in any order after that are determined in the push order for bell winning. Further, in the bell group 2, if the stop button 23C is the first, the stop operation regardless of the order after that is determined in the push order for the bell winning. Further, in the bell group 3, if the stop button 23R is the first, the stop operation regardless of the order after that is determined in the push order for the bell winning. As described above, in the bell groups 1 to 3, the pressing order of “3 choices” based on the stop button which is operated to stop first is defined.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a can stop and display the replay stop eye regardless of the timing (order of depression) of the stop operation by the player when the replay role is won at the time of winning the replay role.

  In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols to be stopped does not change depending on whether or not the stop operation by the player is performed in the same order as the specific pressing order defined in each of the replay groups 1 to 6, It is determined by the main control CPU 40a whether or not it is performed in the order that matches the specific pressing order, and control according to the determination result is performed.

  When the main control CPU 40a is not elected to win either the BN combination or the small combination, the main control CPU 40a causes the stop display of any of the above-mentioned interruptions not to be stopped regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  Further, when the winning result of the small combination is also determined at the same time during the winning of the BN combination or inside the bonus, the main control CPU 40a performs stop control by the small combination priority combination control to preferentially win the small combination. .

  In this embodiment, not only the BN role and the small role are won in the non-internal portion, but also the spilled role is won even if the cherry and watermelon roles are dropped. In addition, when the BN combination in non-internal winning combination is won, since a combination of winning combinations is won, a small winning combination of some small combination will occur until the inside of the bonus, including the winning combination of the BN combination. For this reason, the main control CPU 40a controls so that the winning of the BN role does not occur in principle in the non-internal state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the player wins any of the small winning combinations except inside the case with a probability of 1 / 65,536, and the stopping operation by the player is predetermined even if it is temporarily out If it is not done at the timing, the winning of the BN combination will not occur. For this reason, the main control CPU 40a controls in principle that the winning of the BN combination does not occur except in the case where the inside is shifted with an extremely low probability of 1 / 65,536. In addition, even if the main control CPU 40a deviates with an extremely low probability such as 1 / 65,536 inside, it is necessary that the player does not generate a BN winning combination unless the player consciously measures the timing and performs the stop operation. Control.

  In such an embodiment, since the winning of the BN role is determined with high probability during non-internal operation, the internal internal game is transitioned to after several non-internal internal games, and After the transition to the middle game, the internal middle game is continued unless the stop operation by the player reaches a predetermined timing with a probability of 1 / 65,536. In this embodiment, even if a BN winning combination occurs, the benefit to the player from the BN game is extremely low, but rather, it is disadvantageous for the player by becoming a non-internal medium game, that is, becoming a non-RT state. It is supposed to be the only spec. However, in the present embodiment, even if a BN winning combination occurs, after the end of the BN game, the specification (the return) to the internal game in a few games is given.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a prize determination when all of the reels are stopped and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In this case, the main control CPU 40a reads combination information from the main control RAM 40c, and performs a prize determination to determine whether the combination of symbols corresponding to the read combination information (winning combination) is stopped and displayed on the pay line . Further, in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a specifies from the position signal input along with the stop of each reel what combination of symbols displayed stopped on the pay line is a combination, and the combination is combination information It is determined whether or not it is a prize mode corresponding to (winning combination). When the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the pay line is a prize mode corresponding to the combination information (winning combination), the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination (affirmation) of the winning combination based on the combination information. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the pay line is not a prize mode corresponding to the combination information (winning combination), the main control CPU 40a does not win (no denial) of the winning combination based on the combination information, that is, the combination Determine the omission of the winning combination based on the information.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines that a winning is made in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a performs control according to the prize mode determined to be the winning. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs control to shift the internal control state according to the award mode and control to pay out the medals. When the main control CPU 40a determines that a winning is made, the main control CPU 40a outputs a winning instruction command indicating that the winning is determined to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). The winning instruction command causes the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) to grasp the winning of the winning combination instructed by the variation game start command.

  Specifically, when determining the winning of the BN combination, the main control CPU 40a performs BN game control as control of the internal control state for shifting to the BN game from the next variation game. In the BN game control, after the start of the BN game, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the BN payout number of medals awarded (disbursed) to the player from the first variation game. Further, the main control CPU 40a ends the BN game with the end of the variation game in which the number of payouts in the BN game exceeds the maximum number of payouts (32 in the present embodiment) according to the type of the BN game.

  In addition, when it is determined that the cherry winning combination is determined, the main control CPU 40a performs control of paying out two medals. Further, when it is determined that the watermelon combination has been won, the main control CPU 40a performs control to pay out six medals. Further, when it is determined that the bell combination has been won, the main control CPU 40a performs control of paying out nine medals.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines that the cherry combination, the watermelon combination, or the bell combination is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination of the spill combination according to the determination and determines that the general game (3 bet is played). Control to pay out one medal according to). It should be noted that the main control CPU 40a may perform control relating to the transition of the internal control state described later, when it is determined that the bell combination is missed when the bell combination is won, that is, when it is determined that the spill combination is won.

  Further, when determining the winning of the replay role, the main control CPU 40a performs control for re-playing the next variation game. As such control, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the fluctuation game in which winning is determined. The main control CPU 40a may perform control relating to a freeze effect described later or control relating to a transition of an internal control state described later, when determining the winning of the replay combination.

Next, an aspect of transition of the plurality of internal control states in which the main control CPU 40a relates to the progress of the game will be described.
When shifting the internal control state, the main control CPU 40a outputs a state instruction command indicating the internal control state of the transfer destination to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). The state instruction command causes the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) to grasp the internal control state managed by the main control CPU 40a.

  As such an internal control state, the main control CPU 40a manages a control state in which BN game control is performed and a specific internal control state in which plural types of "main modes" in which control regarding general game is associated are associated. ing. The main control CPU 40a that manages these "main modes" functions as internal control state management means.

First, the "main mode" managed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in the non-inside of the “main side” of FIG. 6, the main control CPU 40a performs the BN game control from the next variation game triggered by the BN winnings (BN winnings) from each internal control state While shifting to the control state, after the end of the BN game control, it shifts to the internal control state in which the non-internal game is performed.

  As shown in the inside of the “main side” of FIG. 6, the main control CPU 40a starts from the next variation game, triggered by the BN winning (BN winning) in the internal control state for performing the non-internal medium game. Shift to the internal control state to play the internal during the internal game. At that time, the main control CPU 40a first controls the "main mode" to an internal control state of "0 (zero)". It should be noted that the internal control state where the “main mode” is “0” instructs the sub control CPU 41 a to control the effect state related to the normal mode or the standby mode described later.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a continuously receives three consecutive winnings of the replay combination by the stop operation matching the specific pressing order during the internal control state of “0” in the “main mode” (replay press Triggered by the three consecutive wins (in order of coincidence), the "main mode" is controlled to the internal control state of "1" although it is not changed to the internal control state in which the internal game is played from the next variation game. The three consecutive games mentioned here do not have to be consecutive fluctuation games, and are three consecutive consecutive winnings of the replay role (prize), and the replay operation by the stop operation which does not match the specific pushing order It means three times without any wins. It should be noted that the internal control state in which the "main mode" is "1" instructs the sub control CPU 41a to control the effect state related to the normal ART mode described later. In this case, the main control CPU 40a outputs, to the sub control CPU 41a, a command indicating that there has been a replay push sequence match three consecutive winnings.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the occurrence of a drop of bell (indicating stop indication of a spilled stop based on a bell spill) during the internal control state of “main mode” being “1”. Although it does not change to the internal control state in which the internal game is played from the fluctuation game, the “main mode” is controlled to the internal control state of “0 (zero)”.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a changes the current fluctuation triggered by the freeze effect (per freeze) due to the effect mode of “per” described later in the variation game in the internal control state of “1” in “main mode”. Although it does not change to the internal control state which makes a game play inside from the game, the "main mode" is controlled to the internal control state of "2". The internal control state of "2" in the "main mode" instructs the sub control CPU 41a to control to a rendering state related to a special ART mode described later. The "round" presentation mode in the present embodiment is an aspect performed so as to finally derive [777] (hereinafter, referred to as [7] alignment) on the effective line by freeze presentation.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the fact that it is accompanied by a freeze effect by an effect mode of “off” described later in the change game in the internal control state of “1” in the “main mode”. The main mode is controlled to an internal control state of "1". The "release" presentation mode in this embodiment is an aspect performed so as not to finally derive the [7] alignment on the effective line in the freeze presentation.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a is for performing a freeze effect in response to a win for a replay combination by a stop operation matching a specific push order in a variation game in an internal control state where the "main mode" is "1". It may shift to freeze set state. In this freeze set state, the start of the fluctuation game can be stopped (hereinafter referred to as "freeze") in response to the operation of the next start lever 22. The freeze effect and the freeze set state in this case will be described in detail later.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the fact that the number of times the variable game performed during the internal control state with the “main mode” is “2” reaches the specified game number (prescribed game number consumption) as the next Freeze in a fluctuating game. The main control CPU 40a does not change to the internal control state for performing the internal middle game from the next variation game in the case of the non-continuation of "no stock" described later, but changes the "main mode" to the internal control state of "1". Control. In addition, in the case of continuation of being “stocked” described later, the main control CPU 40a controls (continues) the “main mode” to the internal control state of “2” also from the next variation game. For this reason, the special ART mode of this embodiment is controlled by dividing it into unit periods in which the variable games for the specified number of games are one set, and if there is stock, the variable games for the specified number of games are additionally set It will be controlled again during the unit period.

  The main control CPU 40a shifts to the freeze set state for executing the freeze effect, triggered by the defined game number consumption in the variation game in the internal control state where the "main mode" is "2". The freeze effect and the freeze set state in this case will be described in detail later.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a executes the freeze effect upon the winning of the replay role by the stop operation coinciding with the specific pressing order in the variation game in the internal control state where the "main mode" is "2". It may shift to freeze set state. The freeze effect and the freeze set state in this case will be described in detail later.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the internal control state in which the internal game is played is classified into three types of internal control states according to the "main mode", and based on the "main mode" in response to various conditions. The game nature will be switched.

Here, the prescribed number of games to be determined by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a performs a defined game number determination process in which the defined game number is drawn and determined in accordance with the start of the control of "2" in the "main mode". In this prescribed game number determination process, the prescribed game number is an integral multiple of multiple types of "30" such as "30", "60", "90", "120", "150", "180" and "210". One is determined. Further, the predetermined game number determination process is performed by distributing a random number to any one of a plurality of types of predetermined game numbers so as to achieve a predetermined winning probability. It should be noted that the main control CPU 40a has stock when the number of times the variable game performed during the internal control state of "main mode" reaches "2 reaches the specified game number" (prescribed game number consumption). Even when the "main mode" is "2", the defined game number determining process is performed. The prescribed game number determined in this manner is also instructed to the sub control CPU 41 a in accordance with the start of control of the “main mode” of “2”.

  After determining the predetermined game number, the main control CPU 40a stores the determined predetermined game number in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the prescribed game number stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the start of the variable game is instructed while the "main mode" is "2". Then, the main control CPU 40a determines that the number of times of execution of the variation game in which the main mode is “2” has reached the specified game number when the specified game number is “0 (zero)”. The defined game number updated in this manner is also instructed to the sub control CPU 41a at each start of the variation game in the internal control state where the "main mode" is "2".

Next, the number of stocks determined by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a continues the "main mode" to the internal control state of "2" when triggered by the freeze effect due to the "round" effect mode described later during the "main mode" control of "2" Then, a stock number determination process is carried out in which a "stock number" indicating the control is randomly selected and determined. In this stock number determination process, one of a plurality of types such as “0 (zero)”, “1 time”, or “2 times” is determined as the stock number, and the stock number is determined by determining other than “0”. Add (add). Further, this stock number determination process is performed by distributing random numbers to any of a plurality of types of stock numbers so as to achieve a predetermined winning probability.

  After determining the stock number, the main control CPU 40a stores the determined stock number in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 40c. The stock number determined in this manner is also instructed to the sub control CPU 41a in accordance with the determination.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the "main mode" to "1" once at the timing when the defined game number is consumed while the "main mode" is "2" and the stock number is If "1" or more ("stock"), instead of subtracting "1" from the stock number, "main mode" is controlled to "2" again to be substantially continued. The stock number updated in this manner is also instructed to the sub control CPU 41a in accordance with the update. Thus, in the present embodiment, depending on the addition of the number of stocks related to the special ART mode in the special ART mode, it leads to the addition (extension) of the special ART mode.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the "main mode" to "1" once at the timing when the defined game number is consumed while the "main mode" is "2" and the stock number is If less than "1" ("no stock"), the "main mode" is controlled to "1" as it is.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a does not perform the stock number determination process even with the freeze effect by the effect mode of "off" described later during the control of the "main mode" is "2".

Next, the process related to the variation 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 contents of the effect display device 14 and the sound of the speaker SP so that various effects are executed based on the contents instructed by the command. The output content and the light emission mode of the lamp R are controlled. When the sub-control CPU 41a does not input a winning instruction command, the sub-control CPU 41a recognizes that the winning combination (non-winning) instructed by the variation game start command is missed. Further, since the sub control CPU 41a can also grasp the stop condition of each reel, it can also grasp the omission of the winning combination from this stop condition.

  When the sub control CPU 41a receives a state instruction command, it stores (sets) the sub control state information indicating the internal control state managed by the main control CPU 40a, that is, the "main mode" in the sub control RAM 41c. In addition, the sub control CPU 41a performs control for performing various effects each time a variation game start command is input.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state (control state) of the effect display device 14 according to the internal control state being controlled by the main control CPU 40a. As a result, the player plays the variation game in accordance with the effect state of the effect display device 14. In such an effect state, the internal control state is grasped by the player from the type, and further effects such that the player can play the game advantageously are performed. The rendering state in the present embodiment is classified into a plurality of types. The sub control CPU 41a that manages the effect state in this manner functions as control state management means.

  As shown in "sub side" of FIG. 6, the effect state includes the BN mode performed in association with the internal control state of the BN game control based on the winning of the BN part. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of a display screen for the BN mode. In this BN mode, it is possible to continuously win and win the spill role.

  In the effect state, there is a normal mode in which the non-internal medium game and the "main mode" are performed in association with "0". In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of a display screen for the normal mode. In this normal mode, in the case of a non-internal medium game, the winning probability of the replay combination is the low probability lottery state, while if the "main mode" is "0", the winning probability of the replay combination is the high probability lottery state is there. Also, in this normal mode, there is no effect of notifying a specific pushing order or a pushing order for bell winning.

  Further, in the effect state, there is a standby mode that is performed in association with the status at the time of occurrence of the right to shift to ART mode (with an ART flag), in which the “main mode” is “0”. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of a display screen for the standby mode. In this standby mode, the player is in a high probability lottery state where the winning probability of the replay combination is high, and an effect of notifying a specific pushing order or a pushing order for a bell prize is performed.

  In addition, in the effect state, the normal low transition ART mode (first control state) and the normal high transition ART mode (the first control state) in which the “main mode” becomes a specific control state as the normal ART mode performed in association with “1” There are 2 control states). In the case of the normal low transition ART mode, a display screen for the normal low transition ART mode is displayed as an image on the effect display device 14, and in the normal high transition ART mode, the effect display device 14 is for the normal high transition ART mode The display screen of is displayed as an image. This normal ART mode is a state in which the probability of winning a replay combination is a high probability lottery state, and an effect of notifying a specific pushing order or a pushing order for bell winning is performed.

  Also, in the effect state, there is a special ART mode in which the "main mode" is performed in association with "2". In the special ART mode, the effect display device 14 displays an image of a display screen for the special ART mode. This special ART mode is a state in which the probability of winning a replay combination is a high probability lottery state, and an effect of notifying a specific pushing order or pushing order for a bell prize is performed.

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

  Hereinafter, the control contents in the effect state relating to the progress of the game controlled by the sub control CPU 41a based on the internal control state managed by the main control CPU 40a will be described together with the display effect in the effect display device 14.

  As shown in “sub side” of FIG. 6, as a result of performing control in each of the rendering states described below, the sub control CPU 41a controls transition of the rendering state. The sub control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning combination winning and winning (dropping) instructions during control of each effect state.

First, control relating to the normal mode in which the non-internal game or the “main mode” is associated with “0” will be described.
The sub control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as not to perform the effect of notifying the pushing order for the bell winning when the bell combination is instructed to be selected. For this reason, in the normal mode, an effect is performed to make it difficult to win a bell prize. In the normal mode, a bell prize is generated at the scene where the player happens to stop operation in the pushing order for the bell prize by chance when the bell combination is won.

  The sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as not to perform the effect of notifying a specific pressing order when the player is instructed to win the replay combination. For this reason, in the normal mode, an effect is performed to make it difficult to win a replay combination by a stop operation that matches a specific push order. On the other hand, in the normal mode, at the time when the player happens to stop in a specific push order at the time of winning the replay role, winning of the replay role by the stop operation coincident with the specific push order occurs.

  When the sub-control CPU 41 a is instructed to win the small winning combination, the sub-control CPU 41 a performs the ART rush lottery on condition that the “main mode” is “0”, that is, it is an internal middle game. This ART rush lottery is performed by distributing a random number to either "winning" or "not winning" so as to achieve a predetermined winning probability based on the winning combination instructed to be won. The sub control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the normal ART mode when deriving the result of "winning" by ART rush lottery, while deriving the result of "non winning" by ART rush lottery, or during non-internal In the case of the internal control state of the game, usually the transition right of the ART mode is not generated.

  When the sub control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the normal ART mode, the information indicating the occurrence of the right to shift to the normal ART mode is stored in the ART flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. Set The information indicating the generation of the right to transition to the normal ART mode is canceled at the end of the normal ART mode transitioning after the occurrence, and the setting is maintained at the time of interruption of the normal ART mode.

  In the following description, when “ART flag is present”, it indicates that information indicating the occurrence of the right to transition to the ART mode is set in the ART flag. Also, in the case of "no ART flag", it indicates that information indicating the occurrence of the right to transition to the ART mode is not set in the ART flag.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a derives the result of "winning" in the ART rush lottery, and when the ART flag is present, the variation is performed on the condition that the "main mode" is "0", that is, the inside middle game. The effect state is controlled so as to shift from the game or the variation game after a predetermined number of times to the standby mode in which the normal mode is ended and the transition to the normal ART mode is awaited. In this case, the internal control state in which the "main mode" is "0" is continued. On the other hand, when the sub control CPU 41 a derives the “non-winning” result in the ART rush lottery, the sub control CPU 41 a controls the effect state to continue the normal mode. Therefore, in the normal mode, in principle, there is no ART flag.

  The random numbers used in the above-described ART rush lottery and various lottery described later are updated every predetermined cycle and stored in the sub control RAM 41 c. The sub control CPU 41a acquires, from the sub control RAM 41c, random numbers used in the lottery when performing various lottery, and performs random number lottery based on the acquired random numbers.

Next, control relating to the standby mode in which the “main mode” is associated with “0” will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to perform "bell navigation effect" for notifying the pushing order for the bell winning, when the winning of the bell combination is instructed. For this reason, in the standby mode, an effect is provided to assist (assist) the bell winning, and the bell winning occurs when the player plays a game in accordance with the bell navigation effect.

  In the effect display device 14, three images simulating the stop button are displayed side by side, and one of “1”, “2” and “3” is added to each of the three images. For example, in the bell navigation effect in which “1”, “2” and “3” are attached to the middle of the three images imitating the stop button, respectively, “3” to the left, “stop” is [middle → left → right], that is, stop The player is informed that the button 23C should be operated first.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to cause the bell navigation effect to be performed with the start of the variation game when the winning of the bell combination is instructed. Further, the sub control CPU 41a causes the bell navigation effect to be performed with the content for notifying the pushing order for the bell winning according to the bell combination instructed to be won. For example, in the case of the bell group 2, the sub control CPU 41a causes the bell navigation effect of the content notifying that the stop button 23C should be operated first. The bell navigator effect that causes such a player to win a bell prize is advantageous information for the player to advance the game in an advantageous manner.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to perform "rip navigation effect" for notifying a specific pressing order when the winning of the replay combination is instructed. For this reason, in the standby mode, a presentation is performed to assist (assist) the winning of the replay role by the stop operation matching the specific push order, and the player performs the game according to the lip navigation effect, thereby pressing the specific press Replay win occurs by the stop operation that matches the order.

Similar to the bell navigation effect, in the effect display device 14, three images simulating the stop button are displayed side by side, and one of “1”, “2” and “3” is added to the three images.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to cause the replay navigation to be performed with the start of the variation game when the player is instructed to win the replay combination. In addition, the sub control CPU 41a causes the replay navigation effect to be performed with the content of notifying the specific pressing order according to the replay role instructed to be won. For example, in the case of the replay group 3, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the replay navigation effect of the content notifying that the stop button should be operated in the order of pressing of [middle → right → left].

Next, in the normal mode and the standby mode in which the "main mode" is associated with "0", the time of winning the replay role will be described in detail.
The sub-control CPU 41a has instructed the player in the winning combination of the replay role by the stop operation coinciding with the specific pushing order three times consecutively as a result of performing the replay navigation effect (replay pushing order coincidence continuous 3 times winning) When is instructed, the rendering state is controlled so as to shift to the normal ART mode from the next variation game. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the normal ART mode in the standby mode, triggered by the replay pressing order coincidence three consecutive wins. In this case, the "main mode" is shifted to the internal control state of "1".

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal ART mode is entered as a benefit to the fact that the replay player's winning combination due to the stop operation coincident with the specific pressing order accompanying the execution of the replay navigation is in the standby mode three times in a row. Generate a transition. The replay navigation effect, which causes the player to acquire the replay winning by the stop operation in accordance with the specific pushing order, is advantageous information for the player to advantageously advance the game.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a regulates transition to the normal ART mode when the player is instructed to continuously win three consecutive replay push order matches as a result of not performing the replay navigation effect. That is, the sub control CPU 41a does not shift to the normal ART mode during the normal mode, that is, when there is no ART flag and the replay navigation effect is not performed. In this case, the "main mode" is shifted to the internal control state of "1".

Next, control according to the normal ART mode (normal low transition ART mode and normal high transition ART mode) in which the “main mode” is associated with “1” will be described.
When the sub control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the normal ART mode during the normal mode, the sub control CPU 41a determines which normal ART mode to shift to before the transition to the normal ART mode, and The number of staying games for each mode indicating the number of variable games that can be played is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. The number of stay games is also the number of fluctuation games that can be used to assist the player in various game operations by the bell navigation effect or the like as the corresponding normal ART mode.

  When determining the transition destination and the number of stay games, the sub control CPU 41a normally performs ART content lottery. In this normal ART content lottery, “low transition: 20 times”, “low transition: 30 times”, “low transition: 50 times”, “high transition: 20 times”, “high” so as to have a predetermined winning probability The transfer is performed by distributing the random number to any of 30 times of migration and 50 times of high migration. For example, when the sub control CPU 41a derives the result of "low transition: 20 times", it determines the transition destination of the low transition ART mode and the number of stay games for 20 low transition, and the actual transition is normally performed. While shifting to the low transition ART mode, “20 times” is stored in the sub control RAM 41 c as the number of stay games for low transition. When the sub control CPU 41a derives the result of "high transition: 20 times", it determines the transition destination of the high transition ART mode and the number of stay games for 20 high transition, and the actual transition is normally performed While shifting to the high shift ART mode, “20 times” is stored in the sub control RAM 41 c as the number of stay games for high shift.

  The sub control CPU 41a continues to hold the number of stay games until the number of stay games becomes “0 (zero)” even when the mode is shifted to another mode. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 41a suspends the normal ART mode and shifts to, for example, a special ART mode to be described later, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a resumes the corresponding normal ART mode with the number of stay games at the suspension time.

  In this embodiment, the number of both staying games may be "one or more", and in this case, the presentation state is controlled to the normal high transition ART mode, while the number of staying games for high transition is "less than 1". In other words, when the number of staying games for low transition is "one or more", that is, "0 (zero)", the rendering state is controlled to the normal low transition ART mode.

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

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

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to perform the "bell navigator effect" as in the standby mode, when the winning of the bell combination is instructed. For this reason, during the normal ART mode, an effect is provided to assist the bell winning by avoiding the bell spill, and the player plays a game according to the bell navigation effect so that the bell spill is avoided and the bell winning is achieved. Occur.

  Further, when a bell winning is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to continue the normal ART mode under control. In this case, the internal control state in which the "main mode" is "1" is continued. On the other hand, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to end the normal ART mode and shift to the normal mode when a bell spill (stop display of spill stop) is instructed. In this case, the "main mode" is shifted to the internal control state of "0".

  In addition, when the sub control CPU 41a is instructed to win the replay combination, the "freeze navigation effect" for notifying a specific pressing order as in the "rip navigation effect" is normally performed under the conditions predetermined for each ART mode. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to cause the display. For this reason, during the normal ART mode, a presentation is performed so as to assist (assist) the replay winning by the stop operation matching the specific push order, and the freeze presentation is performed by the player playing the game according to the freeze navigation presentation It may be done. The conditions for performing the freeze navigation effect during the normal ART mode will be described in detail later.

  On the other hand, when the sub control CPU 41a instructs the player to win the replay role, if the freeze navigation effect is not performed, the "challenge navigation effect" is performed under predetermined conditions instead of the freeze navigation effect. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled. For this reason, in the normal ART mode, a freeze effect may be performed by playing a game so that the player matches the replay winning by the stop operation coincident with the specific pressing order by oneself.

  In the effect display device 14, three images imitating a stop button are displayed side by side, and "hatena (question mark)" is attached to each of the three instead of the numbers "1", "2" and "3". Ru. That is, this challenge navigation effect informs the player that the stop buttons should be operated in any order.

  The sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state so as to shift to the special ART mode after the end of the freeze effect, when the freeze effect by the effect mode of “per” is instructed (per freeze). That is, in the normal ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a shifts the display screen of the effect display device 14 to the special ART mode, triggered by the freeze effect being performed and the result of “hit” being derived and ended. . The display screen of this special ART mode is displayed after the "main mode" is shifted to the internal control state of "2" and after the end of the freeze effect. That is, the sub control CPU 41a performs an operation related to the special ART mode in which the "main mode" is an internal control state of "2" at the start of the variation game in which the freeze effect is instructed by the effect mode of "per". It is instructed to control to the state.

  As described above, in this embodiment, during the normal ART mode, transition to the special ART mode is generated as a benefit to the winning of the replay role by the stop operation coinciding with the specific pressing order accompanying the execution of the freeze navigation effect . The freeze navi effect, which causes the player to acquire the replay winning by the stop operation coinciding with the specific pushing order, is advantageous information for the player to advantageously advance the game.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to perform a freeze effect by the effect mode of "detachment" (frozen state), the corresponding normal ART mode is continued regardless of whether or not the freeze effect is performed. Control.

  Further, when the number of both staying games stored in the sub control RAM 41 c is “0”, the sub control CPU 41 a is in the effect state so as to notify “end of navigation” to prevent various navigation effects from being performed. Control.

  Since the sub control CPU 41a is not setting the number of stay games during notification of such an end of navigation, the effect display is performed so that various navigation effects are not performed even if the bell role or the replay role is won. The display contents of the device 14 are controlled. For this reason, during notification of the end of navigation, an effect is performed so as to make it difficult to avoid a bell spill, that is, to make a bell winning. On the other hand, during the notification of the end of the navigation, at the time when the bell combination is elected, a bell prize occurs at a scene where the player stops operation in the pushing order for the bell prize.

  Further, after the notification of the end of the navigation is being made, the sub control CPU 41a shifts the display screen of the effect display device 14 to the normal mode, triggered by a bell spill. In this case, the "main mode" is shifted to the internal control state of "0".

Next, control relating to the special ART mode in which the "main mode" is associated with "2" will be described.
During the special ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a stores the prescribed game number instructed by the main control CPU 40a in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a performs various assistance for the player's game by the bell navigation effect or the like in the special ART mode while the prescribed game number is "one or more".

  The number of variation games played in such a special ART mode is notified to the player by the effect display device 14. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the number of stipulated games stored in the sub control RAM 41c during the special ART mode.

  In the sub-control CPU 41a, when the prescribed game number instructed by the main control CPU 40a is "0", and it is instructed to set the "main mode" to "2" along with the freeze in the next variation game. (The prescribed game number has been taken + with stock), the production state is controlled so as to continue the special ART mode even after the end of the freeze production.

  Also, when the sub-control CPU 41 a is instructed that the main game control CPU 40 a instructs the main game CPU 40 a to have the number “0” and the main game be changed to “1” with “freeze” in the next variation game. The game state is controlled so as to shift (restart) to the corresponding normal ART mode which is suspended after the end of the freeze production (after the end of the freeze production). The display screen of the normal ART mode is displayed after the "main mode" is shifted to the internal control state of "1" and after the end of the freeze effect. That is, the sub control CPU 41a is an internal control state in which the "main mode" is "1" at the start of the variation game in which the freeze effect according to the effect mode of "off" is instructed, and the effect related to the normal ART mode. It is instructed to control to the state.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to perform "bell navigation effect" as in the normal ART mode, when the winning of the bell combination is instructed. For this reason, in the special ART mode, an effect is provided to assist the bell prize by avoiding the bell spill, and by the player playing a game according to the bell navigator effect, the bell spill is avoided and the bell prize is awarded. Occur. The sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state so that the special ART mode under control is continued regardless of whether a bell winning or a bell spill is indicated. In this case, the internal control state in which the "main mode" is "2" is continued.

  In addition, when the sub control CPU 41a is instructed to win the replay role, the display of the effect display device 14 is performed so that "freeze navigation effect" is performed in the special ART mode under the predetermined condition as in the normal ART mode. Control the content. For this reason, in the special ART mode, a presentation is performed to assist (assist) the replay winning by the stop operation matching the specific push order, and the freeze presentation is performed by the player playing the game according to the freeze navigation presentation It may be done. The probability of performing freeze navigation effect in the special ART mode will be described in detail later.

  The sub control CPU 41a generates an addition (addition) of the number of stay games concerning the normal ART mode when it is instructed as a result of performing the freeze navigation effect that a replay player's winning combination is instructed by a stop operation matching a specific push order. Control is performed on a special effect for notifying the player of this. As to the number of staying games associated with such a normal ART mode, whether or not to perform the addition and the number of additions are determined based on the contents of the freeze effect that the main control CPU 40a determines.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, during the special ART mode, the number of stay games related to the normal ART mode is given as a benefit to the winning of the replay role by the stop operation matching the specific pressing order accompanying the execution of the freeze navigation effect. Generate an extra.

  That is, when the sub control CPU 41a is instructed to perform the freeze navi effect as a result of the freeze navi effect and the win of the replay combination by the stop operation matching the specific pressing order is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a performs the additional number lottery. The number-of-additions lottery is “low transition: 20 times”, “low transition: 30 times”, “low transition: 50 times”, “high transition: 20 times”, “high transition” so as to have a predetermined winning probability The random number is distributed to any of “30 times” and “high transition: 50 times”. For example, when deriving the result of “low transition: 20 times”, the sub control CPU 41 a adds “20 times” to the number of staying games for low transition stored in the sub control RAM 41 c. Further, when deriving the result of “high transition: 20 times”, the sub control CPU 41 a adds “20 times” to the number of staying games for high transition stored in the sub control RAM 41 c.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the transition to the special ART mode is additionally (extended) depending on the number of stay games involved in the normal ART mode in the special ART mode, and as a result, the special ART mode It will lead to the addition (extension) of

  As described above, in the gaming state in which the internal control state is non-internal and the effect state is the normal mode, it is difficult for the player to win the replay role and there is no right to transition to the normal ART mode. It can be said that the player is disadvantageous because it can not

  In addition, the game state in which the internal control state is the internal middle game, that is, the game state in which the "main mode" is "0" and the effect state is the normal mode, easily wins the replay role, and the transition right to the normal ART mode is also generated It can be said for the player that the internal control state is a non-internal medium game and the effect state is advantageous compared to the normal mode.

  In addition, the game state in which the internal control state is an internal medium game, that is, the "main mode" is "0" and the effect state is a standby mode, is easy to win the replay role and has an ART flag, and the player advantageously plays the game. As it can be performed, it can be said that the player is advantageous over the normal mode regardless of the control state.

  Further, in the gaming state in which the internal control state is “main mode” and “1” and the effect state is usually the ART mode, it is easy for the player to win the replay role, and the player can advantageously play the game. It can be said that it is advantageous.

  In addition, the gaming state in which the internal control state is "main mode" and "2", and the effect state is the special ART mode, is easy to win the replay role and is returned to the normal ART mode as well as the player advantageously plays the game. It can be said that it is most advantageous for the player because it can be done.

Thus, the main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a that control the gaming state function as state control means.
Hereinafter, the configuration and control relating to various freeze effects set for each effect state according to the present embodiment will be described.

  When the main control CPU 40a wins the replay role, it is specifically included whether or not the freeze effect is to be performed if it is a scene where the freeze effect can be performed under the conditions set in advance for each internal control state. Determine the freeze pattern that defines the specific content. As a scene where this freeze production can be performed, while the case where "main mode" is "1" or "2" is determined, it is non-internal medium game or internal medium game, but "main mode" is " In the case of “0”, it is determined as a scene where freeze production can not be performed (impossible).

  As described above, depending on the freeze effect when the "main mode" is "1", that is, the effect state is the normal ART mode, the result as to whether or not to shift to the special ART mode is derived. In addition, depending on the freeze effect when the "main mode" is "2", that is, when the effect state is the special ART mode, it is derived whether the stock number related to the special ART mode is to be added or not. The result is derived as to whether to add the number of staying games involved.

  In the present embodiment, even if it is possible to cause the main control CPU 40a to perform the freeze effect, the freeze effect will not be performed if the stop operation at the time of winning the actual replay role does not match the specific pressing order. ing.

  Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a causes the freeze navigation effect to be accompanied so that the stop operation at the time of winning the replay role matches the specific pressing order. Therefore, the appearance rate of the freeze effect according to the appearance rate of the freeze effect or the above-mentioned effect mode of “per” is the probability that the main control CPU 40 a is determined to be the replay player, and the main control CPU 40 a is “per” The probability to be determined is based on the navigation generation rate (probability) that causes the sub control CPU 41a to perform freeze navigation effect. The main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a that make decisions regarding generation of the freeze effect in this manner function as right generation means. Further, the sub control CPU 41a that performs control relating to freeze navigation effect (advantage information) so that freeze effect can be produced functions as a game control means and an information notification control means.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a performs main control so that the freeze pattern is not determined even if the replay role is won in the non-internal medium game in which the freeze effect can not be performed. Further, the sub control CPU 41a performs sub control so that the freeze navigation effect is not performed even if the replay role is won in the non-internal medium game in which the freeze effect can not be performed.

  Further, the main control CPU 40 a performs main control so that the freeze pattern is not determined even if the “play mode” is won in the “main mode” of the internal middle game, that is, “0”, ie, the normal mode or the standby mode. Further, when the sub control CPU 41 a is elected to play the replay role in the “main mode” of “0”, that is, in the normal mode or the standby mode, the sub control CPU 41 a does not perform the replay navigation effect or freeze navigation effect for performing freeze effect Sub-control.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the "main mode" of the internal game is "0" when the sub control CPU 41a is in the standby mode with the ART flag, the sub control CPU 41a is in the internal control state and the effect state The replay navigation effect for transition is performed, that is, the navigation occurrence rate is sub-controlled to "1/1". In addition, the sub control CPU 41a does not perform the replay navigation if the "main mode" of the internal game is "0" when in the standby mode without the ART flag, that is, the navigation generation rate is "0 (zero)". Sub control. In these cases, since the freeze effect is not performed, the freeze generation rate is controlled to “0 (zero)” by the main control CPU 40 a and the sub control CPU 41 a. In addition, since freeze production is not performed, the effect by freeze production also becomes "none".

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, the main control CPU 40a wins the replay role when the "main mode" of the internal game is "1", that is, in the normal low transition ART mode or the normal high transition ART mode. In the case of normal ART, a pattern lottery is performed. The normal ART pattern lottery is performed by allocating random numbers to the freeze patterns FP1 to FP3 corresponding to the presentation mode of "off" so that the probability of "5/6" is obtained, and the probability of "1/6" As described above, random numbers are distributed to freeze patterns FP4 and FP5 corresponding to the "round" effect mode.

Here, the freeze patterns FP1 to FP5 will be described.
The freeze pattern FP1 is a pattern that defines the contents for which the freeze effect is not performed, that is, the contents of "off", and in this case, even when the stop operation at the time of winning the replay role matches a specific pressing order. It is defined not to perform freeze production. In the freeze pattern FP2, double [7] in the middle lower stage of the left reel 13L and the upper middle of the right reel 13R in the freeze effect and make a double hearing (hereinafter referred to as "left and right balance") and finally [7] Is not derived, that is, the content of "dropout" is defined. Also, in the freeze pattern FP3, double [7] in the middle lower stage of the left reel 13L and the middle middle reel 13C in the freeze effect to make a double hearing (hereinafter referred to as "order tempering"), and finally the [7] The content of not being derived, that is, "dropout" is defined. Further, in the freeze pattern FP4, [7] is subjected to left-right tempering in the freeze effect, and finally the [7] alignment is derived in double, that is, the content of “per” is defined. In the freeze pattern FP5, [7] is ordered in a freeze effect in order, and finally the [7] set is derived in double, that is, the content of “per” is defined.

In the freeze patterns FP2 to FP5, it is defined that the freeze effect itself is not performed when the stop operation at the time of winning the replay combination does not match the specific pressing order.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), when the sub control CPU 41a wins the replay role when the "main mode" is "1", the navigation occurrence rate is "0" in the normal low transition ART mode. In the normal high transition ART mode, the navigation occurrence rate is sub-controlled to "1/1". That is, in the normal high transition ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a performs sub control so that the navigation occurrence rate in the case of winning the replay role is higher than that in the normal low transition ART mode.

  Therefore, in the case of the normal low transition ART mode, the main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a control the freeze occurrence rate to "1 / 93.6". In the case of the normal high transition ART mode, the main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a control the freeze occurrence rate to "1 / 15.6". These freeze occurrence rates show a ratio of transition to the special ART mode from each of the low transition ART mode and the normal high transition ART mode as a result of the difference of 6 times depending on whether or not the freeze navigation is performed Usually, the high transition ART mode indicates that it is easier to shift to the special ART mode than the low transition ART mode.

As described above, the freeze effect performed with the “main mode” being “1”, that is, the freeze occurrence rate in the normal ART mode has an effect of shifting to the special ART mode.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), when the main control CPU 40a wins the replay role in the "main mode" of the internal game is "2", that is, the special ART mode, the special ART pattern lottery is performed. Do. This special ART pattern lottery is performed by distributing random numbers to the freeze patterns FP6 and FP7 corresponding to the presentation mode of "off" so as to have a probability of "399/400" and the probability of "1/400" and As described above, random numbers are distributed to freeze patterns FP8 and FP9 corresponding to the "round" effect mode.

Here, the freeze patterns FP6 to FP9 will be described.
The freeze pattern FP6 is a pattern that defines the contents for which the freeze effect is not performed, that is, the contents of "off", and in this case, even when the stop operation at the time of winning the replay role matches a specific pressing order. It is defined not to perform freeze production. Further, in the freeze pattern FP7, [7] is sequentially forwarded by two reels (in this embodiment, the left reel 13L and the right reel 13R in this embodiment) determined in advance by the freeze effect, and finally the [7] match is derived No, that is, the content of "detachment" is defined. Also, in the freeze pattern FP8, [7] is ordered sequentially with the two reels predetermined in the freeze effect, and finally the [7] alignment is derived double, that is, it is a "round", and is additionally added Contents added with benefits are defined. Further, in the freeze pattern FP9, [7] is ordered sequentially with two rows of reels predetermined in the freeze effect, and finally the [7] alignment is derived in double, that is, the content of “per” is determined. There is.

In the freeze patterns FP7 to FP9, it is defined that the freeze effect itself is not performed when the stop operation at the time of winning the replay combination does not match the specific pressing order.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the sub control CPU 41a sets the navigation occurrence rate to “1/1” when the “main mode” is “2”, ie, in the special ART mode, when winning the replay role. Sub control.

  Therefore, in the case of the special ART mode, the main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a control the freeze occurrence rate to "1/140". The freeze occurrence rate indicates the rate of the increase in the number of stocks related to the special ART mode, and further, the rate of the increase in the number of stay games related to the normal ART mode.

  As described above, in the freeze presentation performed with the "main mode" at "2", that is, the freeze occurrence rate in the special ART mode, the stock number related to the special ART mode is added, and the stay game number related to the normal ART mode is additionally added. Have an effect.

  In this embodiment configured as described above, the freeze occurrence rate is set for each of the internal control states managed by the main control CPU 40a. This makes it possible to cause the freeze effect to appear at an appropriate freeze occurrence rate for each internal control state.

  Specifically, as in the present embodiment, in the non-internal middle game, the freeze occurrence rate is set to be controlled to "0". On the other hand, in the internal game, it is set to control to different freeze occurrence rate according to the "main mode". When the "main mode" is "1" and "2", since the effects due to the freeze effect are different, it is set to control the freeze occurrence rate according to each effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the transition from the normal ART mode to the special ART mode is generated with a certain probability, so that the interest of the game in the normal ART mode is improved, while the addition related to the special ART mode or the normal ART mode By generating the frequency of the frequency with a relatively low probability, the sense of rarity of these extras and the satisfaction due to the occurrence of extras will increase.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the "main mode" is a freeze pattern between "1" and "2" even during the same lottery state for the role lottery because it is between the same during the internal game. By performing main control so as to make the mode of determination different, different freeze occurrence rates are set. That is, even in the case of a specification in which the game is developed between the same during the internal game, it is possible to perform freeze effect at an appropriate freeze occurrence rate for each "main mode".

  Moreover, in the present embodiment, the navigation generation rate between the normal low transition ART mode and the normal high transition ART mode even between the same during the internal middle game, and even between the same when the “main mode” becomes “1”. The sub-controls are made different to set different freeze occurrence rates respectively. That is, even during the same game in which the main game is played during the same game in which the "main mode" is "1", the freeze effect is generated at an appropriate freeze occurrence rate for each effect state. Can be done.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, two normal types of transition probability (expected) to the special ART mode are made different by making the navigation occurrence rate different in each of the low transition ART mode and the normal high transition ART mode. The ART mode can be created between the same during the internal middle game and between the same during which the "main mode" becomes "1".

  As described above, in order to make the freeze occurrence rate different among the same in which the "main mode" becomes "1" among the same during the internal middle game, it is replayed whether or not the freeze effect is performed It is made to depend on whether the stop operation at the time of winning the winning combination matches the specific pushing order. Thereby, in the process of reaching a specific push order match, that is, by sub-controlling the navigation generation rate to be different in the normal low transition ART mode and the normal high transition ART mode, the same during the same internal middle game, Furthermore, it is possible to make the freeze occurrence rate different between the same time when the "main mode" becomes "1".

Next, control based on the freeze set state of the present embodiment will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a determines the freeze patterns FP2 to FP5 and FP7 to FP9 while the “main mode” is “1” or “2”, the stop operation at the time of winning the replay combination is a specific push When the order matches, the transition to the freeze set state for executing the freeze effect is triggered by the start of the next variation game. Further, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the freeze set state for executing the freeze effect, triggered by the defined game number consumption in the variation game in the internal control state in which the "main mode" is "2".

  When transitioning to the freeze set state, the main control CPU 40a freezes as a stagnation control that sets the freeze triggered by the operation of the start lever 22 in the state where the game can be started, that is, the operation of the next change game start (the next game start). Do the processing. During this freeze production process, each reel is accompanied by a fluctuation or stop (action) in the play, and further, as a specified stop result based on the stop on the play [7] as the stagnation play It is possible to perform freeze production. Further, during the freeze effect, effects are produced by effect devices such as the effect display device 14 according to fluctuations or stops in the effect on each reel.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the freeze effect processing, the main control CPU 40a outputs a freeze effect setting command, that is, a freeze effect command instructing start of freeze effect, to the sub control CPU 41a (step S100). In this freeze effect command, the contents of the freeze effect of this time are also instructed to the sub control CPU 41a, and for example, the type of freeze pattern etc. is instructed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the freeze effect command in step S100, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to perform the display effect according to the content of the current freeze effect.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a causes an operation on presentation so that all reels move on a half frame (half of one symbol), that is, in a direction opposite to normal rotation (step S101), and then all reels An operation on presentation is accompanied to start rotation in the normal rotation direction (step S102).

  Subsequently, after a predetermined time, the main control CPU 40a causes the operation of the effect to be performed so that the two reels of all the reels are stopped based on the content of the freeze effect of this time (step S103). In step S103, for example, when the content of the freeze effect this time is the freeze patterns FP2, FP4, and FP7 to FP9, the main control CPU 40a causes the operation on the effect to be the left and right balance. The predetermined time is a time predetermined for each content of the freeze effect.

  Subsequently, in step S103, the main control CPU 40a instructs that the operation on presentation be accompanied so that the two rows of reels which become a part of the operation among all the reels are stopped, and the MAX BET button 20 A freeze effect information command for instructing start of an operation effective period in which an operation can be accepted is output to the sub control CPU 41a (step S104). When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the freeze effect information command in step S104, the sub-control CPU 41a lights the MAX BET button LED 20a to notify the player that the operation of the MAX BET button 20 can be received, and to that effect. The display content of the effect display device 14 is also controlled so as to perform the display effect to be notified.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets an operation valid period in which the operation of the MAX BET button 20 can be accepted in accordance with the process of step 104, and then a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds (first time)) It is determined whether or not the operation of the MAX BET button 20 (first operation) has been received (step S105). In step S105, the main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the determination of step S105 until the predetermined time elapses or the reception of the MAX BET button 20 is satisfied.

  When any of predetermined time elapses or reception of the MAX BET button 20 is satisfied (step S105: YES), the main control CPU 40a uses a freeze effect information command for instructing that effect (step S105: YES) for sub control It outputs to CPU41a (step S106). When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the freeze effect information command in step S106, the sub-control CPU 41a informs the player of the end of acceptance of the operation of the MAX bet button 20 by turning off the MAX bet button LED 20a, and notifies that effect. The display content of the effect display device 14 is also controlled so as to perform the display effect.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a causes the operation on presentation to be stopped so that one row of active reels among all the reels is stopped based on the content of the freeze presentation this time in accordance with the process of step S106. The control is performed as described above, and it is determined whether or not the operation on the effect has been completed so as to stop all the reels (step S107). In step S107, the main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the determination of step S107 until the operation on effect is completed so that all the reels stop.

  When making the remaining one row of reels stop the operation, the main control CPU 40a will be before and after the pay line L1 so that [7] alignment is not derived if it is an effect mode of "off". [7] is accompanied by an action on presentation so that it stops. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a causes the operation on the effect so that [7] is stopped on the pay line L1 so that the [7] match is derived if the effect mode is "round".

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a operates on the effect so that the reels of the remaining one row stop at the timing of such operation when the operation of the MAX BET button 20 is received (step S105: YES). May be accompanied by. At this time, the operation on the effect is accompanied so that [7] is stopped according to the effect mode regardless of the timing accepted. For example, if the operation of the MAX bet button 20 is received at a timing just after the pay line L1 in the case of the effect mode of "per", the operation on the effect with the slip control of 21 symbols is developed. That is, the CPU for main control 40a stops at the position at which the symbol of [7] is desired to be stopped by causing slip control during the freeze effect unlike the stop control of the reel in the normal game not in the freeze effect To control the action on the stage.

  In this embodiment, only one symbol [7] is arranged in the middle reel 13C, and 20 (five or more) symbols are held between the symbols [7], and the right reel 13R is used. If there are two [7] symbols arranged in series, 19 (five or more) symbols are sandwiched between these [7] symbols. For this reason, the main control CPU 40a can not stop and display a symbol of a type desired to be stopped on any pay line, even with slip control in reel stop control in a normal game which is not under freeze production Even in the freeze effect, the operation on the effect is controlled so as to stop the desired pattern at the desired position regardless of the effect.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a is determined in advance in the case of performing the operation on presentation so as to stop the remaining one row of reels upon receiving the operation of the MAX BET button 20 (step S105: YES) Since the operation on presentation is accompanied so that the remaining one row of reels is stopped without waiting for the passage of time, the presentation time will be shortened by the remaining predetermined time.

  When the operation on effect is completed so that all the reels stop (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a generates a freeze effect information command instructing that (step S107: YES) to the sub control CPU 41a. Output (step S108). When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the freeze effect information command in step S108, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to perform the display effect for notifying the final result of the freeze effect this time.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a determines whether it is the start time of the special ART mode in accordance with the process of step S108 (step S109). In step S109, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the special ART mode as a result of performing the freeze effect this time, that is, the determination result in the case of shifting the “main mode” from “1” to “2”. Is affirmed, while in the other cases it is negative.

  When it is not the start time of the special ART mode (step S109: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S112. On the other hand, at the start of the special ART mode (step S109: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets [7] by freeze effect, that is, the effect time defined as the notification effect for notifying start of the special ART mode (for example, , 5 seconds) and determine whether the effect time has elapsed (step S110). In step S110, the main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the determination of step S110 until the effect time set in the notification effect is satisfied.

  The sub control CPU 41a has already grasped that effect when performing a notification effect of notifying the start of the special ART mode by the freeze effect information command input in the process of step S108, and triggers the input of this command. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that the notification effect is performed. The sub control CPU 41a that controls to perform notification effects in this manner functions as notification effect control means.

  If the effect time set in the notification effect is satisfied (step S110: YES), the main control CPU 40a outputs an ART signal as a specific signal to the data counter DC or the hall computer HC via the external terminal board 42. (Step S111). The ART signal is a signal indicating the derivation of the [7] as a result of the freeze effect, and as a result of the freeze effect as a result of the [7] effect, the data counter DC indicates that the special ART mode has been started. And let the hall computer HC know. In the present embodiment, at the start of the special ART mode, the [7] match is derived by the freeze effect, so by counting the number of times the ART signal is output, the start of the special ART mode from the normal ART mode ( The number of so-called "first hits" will be grasped. The main control CPU 40a that controls the output of the ART signal in this manner functions as a signal output unit.

  It should be noted that the main control CPU 40a temporarily sets the "main mode" internally to "1" while continuing the special ART mode based on reaching the defined game number in the special ART mode, but the special ART in step S109 It is not determined that the mode is started.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets an operation effective period in which the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted according to the process of step S111, and then a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds (second time)) It is determined whether or not the operation (second operation) of the start lever 22 has been received (step S112). That is, the main control CPU 40a outputs the ART signal at the timing of setting the operation valid period in which the operation of the start lever 22 can be received.

  In step S112, the main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the determination of step S112 until the predetermined time elapses or the reception of the start lever 22 is satisfied. The sub control CPU 41a notifies the player that the operation of the start lever 22 can be received following the notification effect, and displays the effect display device 14 so as to perform a display effect notifying that effect. It also controls the content.

  If the predetermined time has elapsed or the start lever 22 has been received (step S112: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether there is a benefit based on the freeze pattern FP8 (step S113). In step S113, the main control CPU 40a makes the determination result positive when the content of the freeze effect this time is the content based on the freeze pattern FP8, and makes the determination result negative in other cases.

  When there is no privilege based on the freeze pattern FP8 (step S113: NO), the main control CPU 40a outputs a freeze effect end command instructing cancellation (termination) of freeze to the sub control CPU 41a (step S114), and freeze effect End the process.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a, upon receiving the operation of the start lever 22 (step S112: YES), terminates the freeze effect without waiting for the predetermined time to elapse at the timing of such operation. Or it may be accompanied by freeze presentation based on the benefit. At this time, the time to shift to the control to end the freeze effect (cancel the freeze) is shortened by the remaining time which has been determined in advance.

  On the other hand, when there is a benefit based on the freeze pattern FP8 (step S113: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a benefit operation process related to the benefit based on the freeze pattern FP8 (step S115). In step S115, the main control CPU 40a notifies the player of the provision of a benefit by causing each reel to be accompanied by a bonus operation, that is, the addition of the number of staying games related to the normal ART mode to the player by the operation on the rendering of each reel. As such an operation for bonus, an operation in effect is performed such that the left reel 13L among all the reels rotates in the reverse direction to the normal rotation and the right reel 13R rotates in the normal rotation direction. As a result, when the main control CPU 40a causes the operation on presentation to double-derivate [7] assortment in which [7] is positioned at the upper middle and lower middle of the left reel 13L and the middle and lower of the right reel 13R; There is a case where the operation on the presentation is accompanied so as not to derive the [7] as well as the presentation mode of the "off".

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a outputs a freeze effect information command instructing start of freeze effect by the bonus operation to the sub control CPU 41a (step S115). When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a freeze effect information command instructing start of freeze effect by the benefit operation, the display of the effect display device 14 is performed to cause the display effect corresponding to the content of the freeze effect based on the benefit. Control the content. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to cause the display effect of the content based on the lottery result of the additional number lottery.

  The main control CPU 40a first sets an operation valid period in which the operation of the start lever 22 can be received during freeze effect by the bonus operation, and outputs a freeze effect information command instructing that to the sub control CPU 41a. Do. The sub control CPU 41a informs the player that the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted when a freeze effect information command instructing setting of the operation effective period is inputted, and a display effect notifying that effect. The display content of the effect display device 14 is also controlled so as to perform the above.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a stops the reels in the left and right rows when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses after setting the operation valid period or when the reception of the start lever 22 is satisfied. As described above, a freeze effect information command instructing the effect is output to the sub control CPU 41a. In this case, when the operation of the start lever 22 is accepted, the main control CPU 40a performs slip control during the freeze effect unlike the stop control of the reel in the normal game which is not in the freeze effect as in step S105. By making it accompany, the operation on the stage is controlled so that the desired pattern is stopped at the desired position to be stopped. As described above, the main control CPU 40a waits for a predetermined time to elapse when an operation on presentation is accompanied so as to stop the reels of the left and right rows in response to the reception of the operation of the start lever 22. Since the final result is derived, the time until the final result is derived is reduced by the remaining predetermined time. In addition, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a freeze effect information command to instruct to cause an operation on effect so that the reels in the left and right rows are stopped, the final result of the freeze effect relating to the present benefit is input. The display content of the effect display device 14 is also controlled so as to perform the corresponding display effect.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a causes the operation on presentation so as to stop the reels in the left and right rows, and as a result, the symbols that are aligned with [7] on the basis of the contents of the freeze presentation related to the special benefit If so, control is performed to repeat the bonus operation again. At the same time, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the bonus operation is to be repeated again (or continued) by lottery. In this lottery, a random number is distributed to either “continuation” or “end” so as to have a predetermined winning probability (for example, “continuation” is 50%). The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the processing from the beginning of step S115 when repeating the bonus operation again as described above.

  In the first (first) bonus operation for freeze production related to the bonus based on the freeze pattern FP8, the main control CPU 40a causes the operation on the production to be accompanied by [7] match, and the [7] match It controls to repeat the action for a benefit once again on the occasion of derivation | leading-out. That is, the freeze effect relating to the benefit based on the freeze pattern FP8 is repeatedly performed many times by deriving the [7] match, and the freeze is canceled (ended) triggered by the fact that the [7] match is not derived. End.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a caused the operation on presentation to stop the reels in the left and right rows, and as a result, the symbols matching [7] were not aligned based on the contents of the freeze presentation related to the present benefit. In this case, a freeze effect end command instructing cancellation (termination) of freeze is output to the sub control CPU 41a, and the freeze effect process is ended.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible for the player that can determine in steps S105, S112, and S115 (during bonus operation processing) of the freeze effect processing, such as the operation of the MAX BET button 20 and the start lever 22 by each player during the freeze effect. It is made to be able to influence the operation on presentation. In this way, it is possible to add an element in which the player participates during the freeze effect.

  Further, during the freeze effect, the operation on the effect is controlled such that the desired result, ie, the symbol is stopped regardless of the timing of the operation of the MAX BET button 20 or the start lever 22 by the player in the freeze effect. As described above, for example, during the freeze effect based on the freeze pattern, the desired symbol is stopped at the desired position regardless of the timing of the operation of the MAX BET button 20 by the player that can be determined in step S105 of the freeze effect processing. As such, the action on presentation is controlled. In particular, during the freeze effect by the effect mode of “per”, the operation on the effect is controlled so as to derive the result of the [7] match regardless of the player playing the game. Therefore, during the freeze effect, the same effect result can be derived regardless of the player who plays the game.

  On the other hand, during the freeze effect, the operation on the effect of each reel may not be performed by the player's operation of the MAX BET button 20 or the start lever 22. Thereby, it is possible to change the game during the freeze effect depending on the result of the operation by the player.

  In addition, such operations by the player such as the MAX BET button 20 and the start lever 22 are required in a scene that leads to the derivation of the final rendering result during the freeze rendering. This makes it possible to develop an effect as if the player had led out the final effect result.

  In the present embodiment, a time longer than the wait time is set as the time required for the freeze effect. For this reason, after the freeze effect processing is performed, rotation (normal rotation) of each reel for performing the fluctuation game in a state where the weight time has elapsed is started. Further, during this freeze effect, after the start operation of the fluctuation game is performed by the operation of the start lever 22, the stop operation of each reel by the operation of each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R can not be performed. The start of the fluctuation game is delayed by that amount. As described above, the main control CPU 40a that controls the setting and release of the freeze, and further causes each reel to perform variation or stop in effect functions as stagnation effect control means and operation control means.

  That is, after the freeze effect processing, the main control CPU 40a controls each reel so as to start fluctuation (normal rotation) of each reel based on the operation of the start lever 22 as in the case where freeze is not set, and freezes. Since the cancellation is made, the stop operation by each stop button can be accepted.

Next, as a result of the freeze effect process being performed, an aspect of the freeze effect that is actually performed will be described together with the control performed by the sub control CPU 41a.
First, an aspect of the freeze effect based on the freeze patterns FP2 to FP5 performed when winning the replay role in the normal low transition ART mode or the normal high transition ART mode will be described.

  First, when the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the freeze effect, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the player of the start of the freeze effect.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 10A, the effect display device 14 displays an image of “chance”, and the see-through window 16 moves all the reels 13L, 13C, 13R to a half frame.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the reels are operated in the opposite direction to the normal rotation once at the start of the freeze effect, the freeze is performed only if the player pays attention to the perspective windows 16 (reels). It makes it possible to effectively grasp the start of the effect.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 10 (b) to 10 (d), the effect display device 14 displays an image of "chance", and in the see-through window 16, all the reels rotate in the normal rotation direction, and that fixed time Later, from the left reel 13L, it is accompanied by an operation on effect that the reels of two rows stop so as to make [7] left and right or right in order.

  Subsequently, when the main control CPU 40a instructs the setting of the operation valid period of the MAX BET button 20, the display contents of the effect display device 14 and the lighting of the MAX BET button LED 20a so that the sub control CPU 41a notifies the player to that effect. Control.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 11A, the effect display device 14 displays an image of “press MAX bet”, and the MAX BET button 20 lights up the MAX BET button LED 20 a.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, not only the display effect of the effect display device 14 but also the MAX BET button LED 20a is lighted as in the normal game, the player can operate the MAX BET button 20 as in the normal game. Can be made to understand.

  Subsequently, when the main control CPU 40a receives the operation of the MAX BET button 20, the display contents of the effect display device 14 and the extinguishing of the MAX BET button LED 20a are performed so that the sub control CPU 41 a informs the player of the result of the freeze effect this time. Control.

  When the main control CPU 40a instructs the setting of the operation valid period of the start lever 22 in the case of the effect mode of "off", the display contents of the effect display device 14 are displayed so that the sub control CPU 41a notifies the player to that effect. Control.

  Subsequently, when the main control CPU 40a receives the operation of the start lever 22, the freeze effect of this time is ended, so that the sub control CPU 41a has a display effect according to the normal game (normal rotation) accordingly. Control the display content of the effect display device 14.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the case of the effect mode of “off”, “image” is displayed on the effect display device 14, and the MAX BET button LED 20 a is turned off on the MAX BET button 20. Furthermore, with the see-through window 16, [7] operation is accompanied by a stop that is not derived (7 not aligned).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (d), the effect display device 14 displays an image of “press the start lever”, triggered by the operation of the start lever 22 (or the elapse of a predetermined time). At the see-through window 16, the freeze is released and all the reels rotate normally.

  On the other hand, in the case of the effect mode of “per”, the main control CPU 40a sets the operation valid period of the start lever 22 with the end of the notification effect in which the effect time elapses, ie, the effect of “per” is notified. When instructed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the player of that effect. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs an ART signal to the "DC / HC" in combination with the setting of the operation effective period of the start lever 22 accompanied by the end of the notification effect of notifying the effect of the "per" effect mode.

  Subsequently, when the main control CPU 40a accepts the operation of the start lever 22, the freeze effect of this time is ended, and accordingly, the sub control CPU 41a notifies that the special ART mode has started, and this special ART The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to be the display effect corresponding to the normal game (normal rotation) in the mode. As a display effect corresponding to a normal game in this special ART mode, when a winning combination that requires various navigation effects such as a bell combination is won, the sub control CPU 41a performs various corresponding navigation effects Control the display content of the effect display device 14.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 11E, in the case of the effect mode of “per”, the effect display device 14 displays “7” as an image, and the MAX BET button 20 turns off the MAX BET button LED 20 a. Furthermore, the see-through window 16 is accompanied by an operation on presentation to stop so that [7] alignment is derived.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11F, the effect display device 14 displays an image of “press the start lever” at the end of the notification effect of notifying the effect of the effect mode of “per”, and In the counter DC, the number of times related to the start of the special ART mode is updated based on the input of the ART signal.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11 (g), in the effect display device 14, the advantageous game notification effect in which "special ART start" is displayed is triggered by the operation of the start lever 22 (or the lapse of a predetermined time). At the same time, the freeze is released at the see-through window 16 and all the reels rotate normally. Furthermore, during the variation game with this freeze effect, it is possible to perform various navigation effects after normal rotation.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the player displays the effect display device by displaying the “special ART start” image before releasing the freeze after the end of the notification effect of notifying the effect of the “per” effect mode. It is possible to make it possible to effectively grasp the start of the special ART mode only by focusing on 14. The sub control CPU 41a that controls such "special ART start" image display functions as advantageous game notification effect control means.

  In addition, after the notification effect of notifying the effect of these “per” effect modes and the subsequent display effect of “special ART start” are performed, the player is made aware of the grant of the special ART mode, that is, the start. After the normal rotation, various navigation effects are to be performed.

  During the freeze effect described above, the operation of the MAX BET button 20 defined for the normal game start operation and the operation of the start lever 22 can influence the progress of the freeze effect. Furthermore, with regard to each of these operations, the order is also made to coincide with that of the start operation. As a result, the player can enjoy the game even during the freeze effect if the freeze effect is operated in the same manner as the normal game started based on the start operation.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is during freeze presentation in case [7] match is derived as a result of freeze presentation based on the presentation mode of "per", and it is informing production which announces the effect of the presentation mode of "per". The ART signal is output before releasing the freeze after the end of. As a result, when [7] match is derived as a result of the freeze effect based on the effect mode of “per”, the ART signal can be output in accordance with the timing when the player can grasp such a result. It is supposed to be.

  In addition, since the ART signal is output at the timing accompanying the end of the informing effect notifying the effect of the "performing" effect mode as described above, the timing of the output of the ART signal and the timing of informing the start of the special ART mode Is set as close as possible. For this reason, it is possible to effectively realize the specification that the notification effect is not the display effect of the ART signal or the "special ART start", but the notification effect of notifying the player of the effect aspect of "per" It is supposed to be.

  In the present embodiment, similar to the freeze effect shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (d) and 11 (a) to 11 (d), the effect of notifying the non-continuance of the special ART mode is an effect It is performed by the display device 14.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as in the freeze effect mode shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to (d) and FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (e) to (g), the notification effect is provided for continuation of the special ART mode. Is performed by the effect display device 14. In this case, since the special ART mode continues, the ART signal is not output.

Next, in the special ART mode, an aspect of the freeze effect based on the freeze patterns FP6 to FP9 performed when winning the replay role will be described.
First, when the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the freeze effect, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the player of the start of the freeze effect.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the effect display device 14 displays an image of the "superposition chance", and the see-through window 16 moves all the reels 13L, 13C, 13R to a half frame.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as in the case of the freeze effect based on the freeze patterns FP2 to FP5, if the player only looks at the see-through window 16 (each reel), the start of the freeze effect is effectively grasped I am trying to be able to

  Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 12 (b) to 12 (d), the effect display device 14 displays an image of "superposition chance", and in the transparent window 16, all the reels rotate in the normal rotation direction, and the constant After time, it is accompanied by an operation on effect that the two reels stop in order of [7] in order of the left reel 13L and the middle reel 13C.

  Subsequently, when the main control CPU 40a instructs the setting of the operation valid period of the MAX BET button 20, the display contents of the effect display device 14 and the lighting of the MAX BET button LED 20a so that the sub control CPU 41a notifies the player to that effect. Control.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 13A, the effect display device 14 displays an image of “press MAX bet”, and the MAX BET button 20 lights up the MAX BET button LED 20 a.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as in the case of the freeze effect based on the freeze patterns FP2 to FP5, it is possible to make the player grasp that the MAX BET button 20 can be operated.

  Subsequently, when the main control CPU 40a receives the operation of the MAX BET button 20, the display contents of the effect display device 14 and the extinguishing of the MAX BET button LED 20a are performed so that the sub control CPU 41 a informs the player of the result of the freeze effect this time. Control.

  When the main control CPU 40a instructs the setting of the operation effective period of the start lever 22 in the case of the effect mode of "off", the sub control CPU 41a displays the effect display device 14 so as to inform the player of that effect. Control the content.

  Subsequently, when the main control CPU 40 a receives the operation of the start lever 22, the effect is “off”, so there is no benefit because the present freeze effect is ended, and the sub control CPU 41 a responds to this. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to be the display effect corresponding to the normal game (normal rotation).

  That is, in the same manner as shown in FIG. 11B, in the case of the effect mode of “off”, “image” is displayed on the effect display device 14, and the MAX BET button LED 20 a is turned off on the MAX BET button 20. It becomes. Furthermore, with the see-through window 16, [7] operation is accompanied by a stop that is not derived (7 not aligned).

  Subsequently, in the same manner as shown in FIGS. 11C and 11D, the effect display device 14 displays an image of “Press the start lever”, and the operation of the start lever 22 (or the lapse of a predetermined time) At the opportunity, the freeze is released at the see-through window 16 and all the reels rotate normally.

  In the case of the "per" effect mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the operation valid period of the start lever 22 with the end of the notification effect in which the effect time elapses, that is, the effect of the "per" effect mode. When instructed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to notify the player of that effect.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 13B, if the effect mode is “round” and there is no additional benefit, “+1 set” is displayed on the effect display device 14, and the MAX BET button 20 is used to display the image. The LED 20a is turned off. Furthermore, the see-through window 16 is accompanied by an operation on presentation to stop so that [7] alignment is derived.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13C, the effect display device 14 displays an image of “press the start lever” at the timing of the end of the notification effect of notifying the effect of the effect mode of “per”.
Then, in the case of the effect mode of “per” with no additional benefit, when the main control CPU 40 a receives the operation of the start lever 22, the current freeze effect is ended because there is no benefit. The sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the display effect corresponds to the normal game (normal rotation) in the special ART mode.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 13 (d), when the start lever 22 is operated (or a predetermined time has elapsed), since there is no benefit, the freeze is released at the see-through window 16 and all the reels rotate normally. It will be.

  On the other hand, in the case of the effect mode (freeze pattern FP8) with "round" and an additional benefit, when the main control CPU 40a receives the operation of the start lever 22, the sub-control CPU 41a is accordingly according to the presence of a benefit. While notifying that there is a benefit, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to be the display effect of notifying the content of the benefit. As the display effect of notifying the content of the benefit of the addition, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to notify the content of the addition number lottery.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e) and 13 (f), if the effect mode is “per” and there is an additional benefit, “still yet” is displayed on the effect display device 14 and the image is continuously displayed. "Press the start lever" is displayed as an image. In this case, in the see-through window 16, the left reel 13L rotates in the opposite direction to the normal rotation, and the right reel 13R rotates in the normal rotation direction, and after a predetermined time, the left reel 13L and the right reel 13R are aligned [7]. It will be accompanied by a bonus operation (operation on presentation) to stop.

  Furthermore, in the case of determining "continue" in the freeze effect lottery, when the main control CPU 40a receives the operation of the start lever 22, there is a benefit, and the sub control CPU 41a has an additional benefit according to this. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to provide a display effect of notifying the content of the additional benefit.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 13 (g), the effect display device 14 notifies the number of times of the addition in response to the operation with the start lever 22 (or the elapse of a predetermined time) as a trigger and further addition continues. Thus, for example, “+10” is displayed as an image, and the perspective window 16 is accompanied by an operation on presentation to stop so that [7] alignment is derived.

Subsequently, the freeze effect in the mode shown in (e) to (g) of FIG. 13 is repeatedly performed while the “continuation” is determined in the freeze lottery.
On the other hand, when determining "end" in the freeze effect lottery, when the main control CPU 40a receives the operation of the start lever 22, this freeze effect is ended, and accordingly, the sub control CPU 41a has no additional benefit. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to be the display effect of notifying the effect.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 13 (h), "Revenue" is displayed on the effect display device 14 in response to the operation of the start lever 22 (or the lapse of a predetermined time), and ] It will be accompanied by an operation on presentation to stop so that the match will not be derived (7 not match).

Thereafter, the freeze is released at the see-through window 16 and all the reels rotate normally.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the MAX BET button 20 or the start lever 22 by the player is operated during the bonus operation of each reel during the freeze effect that can be executed in the special ART mode ("main mode" is "2"). By the operation of, the notification of the addition of the stock number related to the special ART mode and the notification of the addition of the number of stay games related to the normal ART mode are accompanied. Thus, even in the special ART mode, as in the normal ART mode, it is possible to add the fun by the [7] assortment deriving during the freeze effect.

  In addition, a scene that triggers the addition of the stock number of the special ART mode during the special ART mode, and a trigger of the start of the special ART mode accompanying the addition, that is, a trigger that is continued when the specified game number is reached. In the scene where it becomes, it was decided that the action on the effect that [7] alignment derives is accompanied similarly. In addition, even in a scene having a bonus during freeze production and a trigger for continuation of the bonus, an operation on a drama derived from [7] alignment is accompanied as described above. As a result, it is possible to closely associate the scenes as described above which are accompanied by the freeze effect.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The appearance rate (freeze occurrence rate) of the freeze effect is set to each control state (in the present embodiment, "main mode" or an effect state based on this). As a result, it is possible to cause the freeze effect to appear at an appropriate appearance rate for each control state, and it is possible to suppress reducing the interest of the freeze effect of the angle. On the other hand, by making the freeze effect executable in an appropriate manner for each control state, the interest of the freeze effect can be improved.

  (2) During the freeze effect, each reel is accompanied by an operation on the effect. By this, the progress of the game is not merely stagnated, but it is possible to add an element for entertaining the player in the meantime.

  (3) If the progress of the game is simply stagnated, it may be a time during which the player can not participate in the game during the freeze effect. Therefore, the operation on the effect of each reel accompanying the freeze effect is accompanied by the stop on the effect by the operation of the MAX BET button 20 and the start lever 22 by the player. That is, during such a freeze effect, an element by the player participation type can be added by causing the operation by the player and the result of the effect to be accompanied by the operation.

  (4) Even when the internal control state related to the winning probability of the winning combination is the same (in the present embodiment, it is an internal middle game and "main mode" is "1"), the effect state managed by the sub control CPU 41a is If the normal low transition ART mode or the normal high transition ART mode is different, the appearance rate of the freeze effect can be set for each of the effect states. For this reason, even while the internal control state is the same, it is possible to make the freeze effect appear at an appropriate appearance rate for each effect state.

  (5) Further, in the present embodiment, the "main mode" managed by the main control CPU 40a is "1" or "2" even during an internal game in which the internal control state relating to the winning probability of the winning combination is the same. If it differs, the appearance rate of the freeze effect can be set for each of the internal control states.

  (6) Whether the freeze effect appears or not depends on the matching of the specific pressing order. Thereby, the appearance rate of the freeze effect can also be appropriately controlled by controlling the process leading to the specific push order matching for each control state. For this reason, an interest due to effects such as various navigation effects is added to the freeze effect, and the interest of the process leading to the freeze effect can also be improved.

  (7) During the operation on the respective reels during the freeze effect, the desired symbol is stopped on the effect regardless of the timing of the operation of the MAX BET button 20 or the start lever 22 by the player. As a result, during the freeze effect, a desired symbol can be stopped on the effect no matter how the player operates the MAX BET button 20 or the start lever 22. For this reason, during a situation in which the same symbol is stopped on the effect as the desired symbol, the same effect result can be derived regardless of the player who is playing each game, and more players can be enjoyed Can not.

  (8) At the start of the freeze effect, it is decided that the symbols in each row are temporarily operated in the fluctuation direction different from the normal fluctuation direction (in the present embodiment, the reverse direction of the normal rotation). As a result, when the freeze effect is started, it is possible to effectively grasp the start of the freeze effect as long as the player pays attention to each reel. For this reason, between the situation with the freeze effect and the situation without the freeze effect, the difference between the respective games can be effectively grasped regardless of the player, and more players can be entertained. Can.

  (9) It is assumed that the stop on the effect of each reel during the freeze effect may or may not be caused by the operation of the MAX BET button 20 or the start lever 22 by the player. This makes it possible to change the game during the freeze effect, and contributes to the improvement of the interest during the freeze effect.

  (10) During the freeze effect, it is necessary for the player to operate the MAX BET button 20 and the start lever 22 in a scene that leads to the derivation of the final effect result. As a result, it is possible to develop an effect as if the player himself led out the final effect result, and the player can effectively experience the player participation type element.

  (11) During the operation on the effect of each reel during the freeze effect that is enabled during the special ART mode, the player operates the MAX BET button 20 to add the stock number related to the special ART mode as a result on the effect It was decided to accompany the result. That is, during such freeze production, the player's willingness to participate in the player participation type game is enhanced by causing the operation by the player and the result of the addition (extension) of the special ART mode to the operation. be able to. Thereby, the interest of freeze production can be improved.

  (12) In addition, during the operation on the effect of each reel during the freeze effect that is enabled during the special ART mode, the number of stay games related to the normal ART mode as a result on the effect by the operation of the start lever 22 by the player In some cases, the result may be accompanied by That is, during such freeze production, the player's willingness to participate in the player participation type game is further added by causing the operation by the player and the result of the addition (extension) of the special ART mode to the operation. It can be enhanced.

  (13) Since the desired symbol can be stopped on the effect regardless of the timing of the operation of the MAX BET button 20 or the start lever 22 by the player during the operation on the respective reels during the freeze effect, it is possible to play the game Regardless of the player who is playing, [7] match can be accompanied as a result on presentation. For this reason, it can contribute to raising the willingness of the player to participate in the player participation type game.

  (14) The addition (extension) of the special ART mode is realized by being controlled again to the special ART mode after the lapse of one unit period. As a result, in the special ART mode, with the appearance of the freeze effect, it is possible to give the player an expectation for being accompanied by [7] alignment. In addition, when a freeze effect appears in such a special ART mode and further accompanied by [7] alignment, control (continue) to become a special ART mode after the elapse of one unit period this time. Thus, it is possible to make it easy for the player to grasp the occurrence of the addition (extension).

  (15) The same is true for the freeze effect of the scene serving as a trigger for the extra ART mode to be added (extended) in the special ART mode and the scene serving as the trigger for the continuation (start) of the special ART mode accompanying the added (extension) As mentioned above, it was decided to be accompanied by a stop on presentation to derive the alignment. This allows these scenes to be more closely related.

  (16) With the action on each reel during the freeze effect (in the present embodiment, during the freeze effect based on the freeze patterns FP2 to FP5), with the operation of the MAX BET button 20 by the player, the effect is accompanied by a stop on the effect At the same time, it is decided that the stagnation of the progress of the game is cancelled, triggered by the operation of the start lever 22 by the player after stopping on the effect. That is, during such a freeze effect, each operation by the player affects the progress of the freeze effect, and an element of player participation type can be added. Thereby, the interest of freeze production can be improved.

  (17) The operation of the MAX BET button 20 and the operation of the start lever 22 during the freeze effect are the operations included in the start operation of one game started with a normal change, and regarding these operations The order also agreed with the case of the start operation. As a result, it is sufficient to operate even during the freeze effect in the same sense as the normal game started based on the start operation, and the player can participate in the game during the freeze effect without giving a sense of discomfort to the player.

  (18) With regard to the operation of the MAX BET button 20 and the operation of the start lever 22, each control related to the operation on the effect of each reel during the freeze effect is performed at these timings. Thereby, the player's operations such as the operation of the MAX BET button 20 and the operation of the start lever 22 can be immediately reflected in the game, and the sense that each operation by the player is affecting the progress of the freeze effect is effective. Can make the player experience.

  (19) During the freeze effect, even when the operation such as the operation of the MAX BET button 20 and the operation of the start lever 22 is not performed, the stop on the effect and the release of the freeze effect are accompanied by the lapse of a predetermined time. For this reason, during the freeze effect, the player takes time until the stop or normal fluctuation (normal rotation) on the effect by the operation of the MAX BET button 20 and the operation of the start lever 22 as compared to the case where the operation is not performed. A playability that can be shortened by itself can be added.

  (20) The ART signal is output during the freeze effect when [7] alignment is derived as a result of the freeze effect (here, the freeze effect based on the freeze patterns FP2 to FP5). As a result, when [7] alignment is derived as a result of the freeze effect, the output of the ART signal at a timing such as before or after the start of the freeze effect disappears, and the ART signal can be correctly output. . For this reason, it is possible to contribute to collection of various data even when deriving the [7] alignment during the freeze effect.

  (21) The ART signal is output as triggered by the derivation of [7] as a result that each reel is accompanied by operation and stop on presentation during the freeze presentation. That is, [7] alignment during such freeze production will report the occurrence of transition to the special ART mode. As a result, even if the player can grasp the occurrence of transition to the special ART mode by the output of the ART signal, the scene of such grasp does not come before the derivation of the [7] assortment during the freeze effect It can be configured.

  (22) It is decided that the ART signal is output at the timing accompanying the end of the informing effect of notifying the addition (start) of the special ART mode triggered by the derivation of the [7] match during the freeze effect. As a result, it is possible to effectively exert an effect such as informing the application of the special ART mode by performing the informing effect. Therefore, it is possible to contribute to the collection of various data while considering the effect during the freeze effect.

  (23) It is informed that it is in control of special ART mode after an end of information production. Thereby, the timing of the output of the ART signal and the timing of the notification that the special ART mode is being controlled can be made as close as possible, and it is possible to effectively consider the effect during the freeze effect.

  (24) In the freeze effect of the variation game in which the transition condition to the special ART mode is satisfied, [7] match is derived, and from the normal fluctuation after the freeze effect, notification of push order as the special ART mode (various navigation effects ) Was to be done. Furthermore, for such freeze effects, we devised to be performed with the start of one variation game. By this device, even if notification of the transition condition is satisfied by freeze effect, control based on the notification can be immediately reflected from the fluctuation game in which the transition condition is satisfied. For this reason, the interest of the freeze effect can be improved by adopting the freeze effect for notifying that the transition condition is established.

  (25) It is decided that [7] alignment is derived as a result that each reel is accompanied by motion and stop on presentation during the freeze presentation. This allows the player to effectively grasp the derivation of the [7] match during the freeze effect. After letting the player know the derivation of the [7] assortment, the player can be made to grasp that the control of the notification of push order (various navigation effects) is immediately reflected as the special ART mode. .

  (26) In the freeze effect, the informing effect informing the application (start) of the special ART mode is triggered by the derivation of the [7] match. Furthermore, for such a freeze effect, it is decided that the stagnation of the progress of the game is released at the timing accompanying the end of the notification effect. This allows the player to effectively grasp the grant of the special ART mode. For this reason, the interest of the freeze production can be effectively improved.

  (27) It is informed that it is in control of special ART mode after an end of information production. Thereby, the player can be made to grasp that the control notified immediately before is reflected in the game, and it is possible to effectively consider the effect during the freeze effect.

  (28) Even if the freeze effect is performed, it is determined that the stagnation of the progress of the game may be canceled without deriving the match [7]. This allows the player to have an expectation that the [7] match will be derived during the freeze effect until the stagnation of the progress of the game is released. On the other hand, it is possible to make the player effectively know that there is no chance that the match [7] will be derived during the freeze effect, and also help the player to grasp the game characteristics.

The above embodiment may be modified as follows.
In the present embodiment, if it is specified that the freeze effect is performed by the freeze pattern, the freeze effect may be performed regardless of the pressing order. In this case, as a factor to make the freeze occurrence rate different for each control state, it relates to the rate at which the freeze pattern is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation generation rate is set to be the same between the low transition ART mode and the normal high transition ART mode, but the ratio at which the freeze pattern is determined by the “per” presentation mode among them Differentiating may cause a difference in the incidence of freezing.

  -In the present embodiment, for example, the navigation occurrence rate is set to 1/3 (30%) or the like so that the freeze navigation effect is performed even in the normal low transition ART mode, while the challenge navigation effect is also performed in the normal high transition ART mode As performed, for example, the navigation generation rate can be set to 1/2 (50%) or the like. By adjusting the navigation occurrence rate in this manner, it is possible to adjust the freeze occurrence rate in each normal ART mode.

  In the present embodiment, the freeze occurrence rate may be set to be the same between the normal low transition ART mode and the normal high transition ART mode, and the freeze occurrence rate may be determined for each “main mode”. Even in the configuration, it is possible to perform freeze rendering in an appropriate manner for each "main mode".

In the present embodiment, in the normal ART mode, the rendering state can be set to only one type.
In the present embodiment, in the normal ART mode, the rendering state can be set to three or more types. In this case, the freeze occurrence rate can be set for each, and if the freeze occurrence rate is different for each. You can also

  In the present embodiment, the "main mode" is set under the internal game, but may be set under the non-internal game. In this case, a specific winning combination, for example, a special replay role requiring a match to the winning order is set among non-internal medium games, and the configuration of the special replay role such as winning or bell spill etc. To move a plurality of internal control states (RT state or non-RT state) back and forth. The freeze generation rate can be set for each of these internal control states, or the freeze generation rate can be made different for each. In this case, it is also possible to realize a specification without a bonus combination.

  In this embodiment, by setting the winning probability of the bonus combination to the probability assumed to shift to the normal ART mode, the non-internal medium game is associated with “0” of the “main mode” and the internal medium game is It can also be set to "1" or "2" of the "main mode".

  In the present embodiment, the specification defined on the basis of the freeze occurrence rate has been described, but it is also possible to realize by the specification defined on the basis of the incidence rate of the entire freeze presentation including the freeze presentation by the presentation mode of "off". it can.

  In the present embodiment, the stop button may be used as an operation for stopping each reel on the effect during the freeze effect. In this case, it may be a stop button corresponding to the reel to be stopped in effect, or may be a predetermined stop button.

In the present embodiment, it may be possible not to cause a stop on the effect of each reel or a shortening of the effect time or the like by the operation of the player during the freeze effect.
In the present embodiment, it is possible not to accompany the operation of each reel during the freeze effect. As a result, it is possible to set the occurrence scene of the freeze effect as the middle scene or the end scene of the fluctuation game. Then, as in the present embodiment, in the freeze effect from the start of the fluctuation game, each reel is not rotated, while in the freeze effect in the middle or from the end of the fluctuation game, the freeze state is maintained.

  In the present embodiment, it is only necessary to set the freeze occurrence rate (the appearance rate of the freeze effect) for each “main mode” or for each of the effect states, and whether the freeze occurrence rate is the same or not It doesn't matter.

  In the present embodiment, the freeze effect may be performed even when the bell combination and other payout symbols are won (at the time of winning). In this case, as in the case of the replay player, it may be defined as the condition of the execution of the freeze effect that matches the specific pressing order. The freeze occurrence rate in this example is set in consideration of not only the replay role but also the freeze occurrence rate based on the winning combination enabling execution of other freeze effects. On the other hand, it is possible to make the freeze effect executable regardless of the type of winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, during the freeze effect, the operation of the effect is accompanied so that the remaining one row of reels is stopped by the operation of the player, but all the reels are stopped so as to be stopped by the operation of the player. It can also be accompanied by the above action. Also, during the freeze effect, after the operation on the effect is accompanied so that some reels stop by the operation of the player, the operation on the effect such that the remaining reels stop without the operation of the player It can also be accompanied by

  In the present embodiment, each reel operates in the opposite direction to the normal rotation at the start of the freeze effect, but each reel may suddenly operate in the normal rotation direction, or these operations may be performed by lottery. It can also be selectively performed according to the situation such as the result.

  -In the present embodiment, as in the normal game even during the freeze effect, there is a scene in which the operation on the effect can not be accompanied so as to stop depending on the timing of the stop operation by the player even with the slip control. It may be created. Even in this case, although the derivation of the result of the freeze effect does not coincide with the internal determination, it is preferable that the effect (profit) given to the player is secured.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect of the effect is accompanied so that the remaining one row of reels is stopped by the operation of the player during the freeze effect, control is performed so that the result of the operation of the player is immediately reflected. However, after such a player's operation is performed, the result of the presentation can be derived by further causing the operation on the presentation.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to realize by the specification which does not require the operation by the player during the freeze effect for notifying the continuation and the end of the special ART mode among the freeze effects.
In the present embodiment, the notification of the continuation and the end of the special ART mode may be realized with a specification that does not accompany the freeze effect. In this case, the continuation and the end of the special ART mode can also be notified at the middle or the end of the variation game that is final with the specified game number related to the special ART mode.

  In this embodiment, instead of the addition of the stock number in the special ART mode, the specified game number itself may be added (added). On the other hand, with regard to the special ART mode, the continuation and the end can also be realized by a specification for drawing each variation game, and in this case, instead of the stock number increase in the special ART mode, the drawing is continued by the lottery. The specification which raises a ratio (probability) can be considered. Also, with regard to the special ART mode, the period can be realized by a specification that is determined by time, and in this case, a specification that extends (adds) the controlled time instead of adding the stock number in the special ART mode is considered. Be When realizing this example, the sub control CPU 41a may be responsible for managing the special ART mode such as the prescribed game number, etc., and a transition condition such as a bell spill may be triggered from the special ART mode to the normal ART. The specification which makes a mode and a normal mode, ie, "main mode", shift from "2" to "1" and "0" can be considered.

  In the present embodiment, these processes are repeated until the player performs various operations in step S105 or step S112 (S115) of the freeze effect process, and the process proceeds to the next process when various operations are performed by the player. You may do it. Further, in these processes, it is also possible to make the predetermined time different from each other according to the scene during the freeze effect.

  In the present embodiment, while the operation of the start lever 22 is set in step S105 of the freeze effect processing, the operation of the MAX BET button 20 can also be set in step S112 (S115). In addition, in step S105 and step S112 (S115) of the freeze effect processing, the operation of the same operation means can be set.

  In the present embodiment, in the process of step S105, the operation of the MAX BET button 20 may be required a plurality of times, and an effect operation such as stopping different reels for each operation may be performed. Note that, as a premise of this another example, during the freeze effect, the operation on the effect is accompanied so that the reels of the row corresponding to the number of times the operation is required is stopped by the operation of the player. Further, in this case, in the process of step S105, it is possible to require the same operation as the start operation such as the operation of the start lever 22 following the operation of the MAX BET button 20. In the subsequent processing of step S112 (S115), the flow of the normal game can be made closer to the flow of the operation so as to require the operation of the stop button.

  -In the present embodiment, the timing to display the "special ART start" image (execute advantageous game notification effect) can also be set during the freeze effect after the [7] alignment, before and after the timing when the ART signal is output You may shift it. That is, it is conceivable to shorten the effect time (5 seconds in the present embodiment) of the informing effect and display the "special ART start" within the shortened time. In this case, the timing for outputting the ART signal may be advanced in accordance with the shortening of the presentation time of the notification effect, or the timing for outputting the ART signal may be maintained without being advanced.

  In the present embodiment, the timing of outputting the ART signal can be changed as long as it is in the process of freezing after [7]. That is, the timing at which the ART signal is output may be shifted before and after the timing at which the notification effect is ended.

  In the present embodiment, it is also possible to change the timing of outputting the ART signal to the timing of [7] alignment or the timing before [7] alignment. In addition, when changing to the timing before [7] alignment, it is preferable that it is the structure which can be approached as close as possible to [7] alignment.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to count the number of occurrences of the freeze effect (in particular, the freeze effect by the effect mode of “per”) by the ART signal. That is, if the specification does not determine the freeze effect as a trigger for the transition to the special ART mode, the external signal replacing the ART signal can be output to effectively count the number of effects or benefits associated with the freeze effect. Will also be able to

  -When this embodiment is applied to a specification in which each reel is not accompanied by a motion on a rendering during a freeze rendering, the effect of a "round" rendering mode in place of [7] in a rendering device such as the rendering display device 14 Will be notified. In this case, the ART signal may be output in response to the execution or end of the notification effect performed by the effect display device 14 or the like.

  In the present embodiment, in the freeze effect, only the result of [7] matching may be derived, that is, only the effect mode of “per” may be associated. This makes it possible for the player to hold greater expectations for the occurrence of the freeze effect.

  -In the present embodiment, the "main mode" and the effect state are the timings at which the "7" match is derived in the freeze effect and the notification effect at the start of the special ART mode based on "2" in the "main mode". It is also possible to switch the setting contents at the timing of the end (normal rotation accompanied by the freeze release).

  In the present embodiment, the result of the freeze effect such as the freeze pattern may be triggered by the operation by the player during the freeze effect. Then, for example, the setting contents of the "main mode" and the effect state can be switched at the timing (operation by the player during freeze effect) of determining the result of derivation of the [7] match in such a lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the special ART mode may be determined to be started in step S109 even when the special ART mode is continued based on reaching the specified game number in the special ART mode.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a may perform part or all of the control related to the rendering state, or even if the sub control CPU 41a performs part of the control related to the internal control state. Good.

  In the present embodiment, the specifications up to the transition to the normal ART mode may be changed. For example, the transition to the standby mode may be made on condition of progress of the specified number of times (the number of ceilings) in the normal mode and the normal ART mode It is also possible to create a state that allows the transition to

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous gaming state may be advantageous to the player, for example, a specification in which the probability of winning the replay combination in the corresponding "main mode" is higher than that in the other "main mode". It may be realized by

  In the present embodiment, the trigger for transition to the ART mode may be changed, and a winning combination with payout of award medals, for example, three consecutive winnings of a bell combination or a lottery not related to the winning combination may be made. It is also possible to control transition (switching) to the normal ART mode based on the above.

  In the present embodiment, the player is notified of the effect state by the light emission effect of the lamp R, the dedicated lamp for each effect state is provided, and these are turned on to notify the player of the effect state, or the speaker SP The player may be notified of the state of presentation by sound presentation. Further, in this case, various navigation effects and the like may be performed by the lamp R and the speaker SP.

  In the present embodiment, the stop button may be operated as a factor that may change the stop point in the replay role or the bell role. In this case, a specification that targets a specific portion (pattern) on each reel (one or all) can be considered. Then, in various navigation effects, the timing (specific part (pattern)) of operating the stop button is notified.

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

  (A) The stagnation effect control means controls to perform the stagnation effect when it is controlled to the advantageous game state again after one unit period based on the extension of the advantageous game state. It features.

  (B) The operation control means is for displaying the symbol display means to be accompanied by the stagnation effect when being controlled again to the advantageous gaming state after the lapse of one unit period based on the extension of the advantageous gaming state A game machine characterized by causing a stop on the effect of the symbol display means so as to derive the specific stop result by an operation of a predetermined operation means by the player during the operation on the effect.

  (C) After causing the symbol display means to start changing the symbols of each row based on the start of one game, the symbol display means stop changing the symbols of the corresponding row based on the stop operation by the player Pattern variation control means for performing symbol variation control for causing the symbol variation control means to control the variation of the symbols in each row to start in the normal variation direction based on the start of one game The operation control means operates the symbol in each row in a direction of fluctuation different from the normal direction of fluctuation based on the start of the stagnation effect, and then operates in the direction of normal fluctuation. A gaming machine characterized by controlling.

  (D) The operation control means is a control for stopping the effect when the player operates the predetermined operation means during the operation on the effect of the symbol display means, and the predetermined operation means of the player. A game machine characterized by being capable of performing control to stop on an effect during one stagnation effect even if there is no operation.

  (E) After the operation control means performs control to cause some symbols in the operation to be stopped on the effect without operating the predetermined operation means by the player during the operation on the effect of the symbol display means A game machine characterized by performing control to stop the remaining operating symbols on the effect by the operation of a predetermined operation means by the player.

  (F) A game played by varying the symbols in a plurality of columns based on the start operation being performed is started by the symbol display means, and in the gaming machine in which the symbols in the corresponding column are stopped based on the stop operation The state control means that can be controlled to the advantageous game state to be a game in an advantageous state, and the stagnation effect to be performed by stagnating its progress during one game triggered by the predetermined conditions in the advantageous game state An effect control means, and an operation control means for performing an operation control for causing the symbol display means to perform an action and a stop on the effect during the stagnation effect, the operation control means accompanying the stagnation effect During the operation on the effect of the symbol display means to be controlled, control is made to accompany the stop on the effect of the symbol display means by the operation of the predetermined operation means by the player, and the state control means is in the stagnation effect Operation of the above symbol When a specific stop result can be displayed by the symbol display means in relation to the stop of the symbol, the specific stop result is displayed during the stagnation effect and during the stagnation effect A gaming machine characterized by being able to extend and control the advantageous gaming state regardless of when a specific stop result is not displayed.

  DC: data counter, HC: hall computer, L1: symbol stop line, 10: pachislot, 13: drum unit, 14: effect display device, 13L: left reel, 13C: middle reel, 13R: right reel, 20: MAX BET button, 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 ... Subcontrol board, 41a ... Sub CPU for control, 41b: ROM for sub control, 41c: RAM for sub control, 42: external terminal board.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine in which a symbol in a corresponding row is stopped based on a stop operation after a game performed by changing the symbols in a plurality of rows based on the start operation being started by the symbol display means,
Stagnation control means for performing stagnation control triggered by establishment of a predetermined condition;
Operation control means for controlling the operation of the symbol in the symbol display means during the stagnation control;
State management means for managing the state;
A benefit giving means capable of giving a benefit;
An output control means for performing control to output a predetermined signal to the outside of the machine ;
The states include a first state and a second state,
The frequency at which the stagnation control is performed in the first state is different from the frequency at which the stagnation control is performed in the second state,
When a specific condition under which a stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode is satisfied in the first state, the first state is switched to the second state,
If special conditions different from the specific condition in the second state is established, it will switch from the second state to the first state,
When switching from the first state to the second state, a specific stop result is derived to the symbol display means during execution of the stagnation control,
When the output control means is controlled to the first state and the specific stop result is derived to the symbol display means during execution of the stagnation control, the output control means enters the second state. A game machine characterized by performing control for outputting a signal indicating control to the outside of the machine. In a gaming machine in which a symbol in a corresponding row is stopped based on a stop operation after a game performed by changing the symbols in a plurality of rows based on the start operation being started by the symbol display means,
Stagnation control means for performing stagnation control triggered by establishment of a predetermined condition;
Operation control means for controlling the operation of the symbol in the symbol display means during the stagnation control;
State management means for managing the state;
A benefit giving means capable of giving a benefit;
An output control means for performing control to output a predetermined signal to the outside of the machine ;
The states include a first state and a second state,
The lottery probability of the combination in the combination lottery in the first state is the same as the selection probability of the combination in the combination lottery in the second state,
The frequency at which the stagnation control is performed in the first state is different from the frequency at which the stagnation control is performed in the second state,
When the specific condition is satisfied in the first state, the first state is switched to the second state,
When a special condition different from the specific condition is established in the second state, the second state is switched to the first state,
The specific conditions, Ri establishment allows der according to the result of the game,
When switching from the first state to the second state, a specific stop result is derived to the symbol display means during execution of the stagnation control,
When the output control means is controlled to the first state and the specific stop result is derived to the symbol display means during execution of the stagnation control, the output control means enters the second state. A game machine characterized by performing control for outputting a signal indicating control to the outside of the machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein a frequency at which the stagnation control is performed in the first state is higher than a frequency at which the stagnation control is performed in the second state.