JP6829903B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a rotating cylinder type gaming machine.

In a gaming machine represented by a rotating body type gaming machine, in determining whether or not a game is advantageous, a special effect of presenting a predetermined achievement condition to a player is performed, and whether or not the achievement condition is satisfied. There is something to judge by.
The following Patent Document 1 is exemplified as this type of gaming machine.

Patent Document 1 describes a game machine that determines whether or not to give a privilege that makes subsequent game development advantageous by developing a production called a mission production.
The mission production in Patent Document 1 presents the mission content to be achieved according to the progress of the game, and notifies that the privilege is granted by achieving the mission content according to the progress of the game. A series of productions. Here, specific examples of the mission content include establishing a specific role (including a loss) within a predetermined number of games, displaying a specific character within a predetermined number of games, and the like. ing.

JP2012-130568A

The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 shifts between a high mission achievement rate state and a low mission achievement rate state by controlling the internal state, or the content and grant of benefits given when the mission is achieved. Although it is possible to change the expectation of the mission production by changing the ratio of the mission, the mission content itself is known and lacks novelty. Therefore, there was still room for improvement in enhancing the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a game machine having a higher effect of a special effect that suggests an opportunity for the subsequent game development to become advantageous.

According to the present invention, in the effect control means capable of executing a special effect displaying a plurality of objects over a plurality of games, and in at least a part of the games executed during the execution period of the special effect, the plurality of objects. The designated object is specified in at least a part of the clearing means for determining whether or not to clear one or more designated objects from the objects and the case where the clearing means determines the clearing of the designated object. A game state control means that favors a game executed after the cleared game, an image display means, and a display control means that controls the image display means are provided, and the clear means continues as the special effect continues. The number of the objects that can be specified tends to decrease, and for the plurality of objects, the first object whose clearing triggers the end of the special effect and a part of the case where the object is cleared. A second object that may trigger the end of the special effect or that is not cleared does not trigger the end of the special effect is included, and the first object is cleared during the special effect. In that case, while the granting of the privilege by the game state control means becomes definite, if the first object is not cleared during the special effect, the final judge will be triggered by the end of the special effect. In a part of the case where the final judge is executed and the final judge is executed, the privilege is given by the game state control means, and the display control means is among the plurality of objects during the special effect. There line identifiable display the cleared object, the case via the final judge percentage privilege is granted, said second number of objects has been cleared during the special effect is a first number Provided is a gaming machine in which the number of the second objects cleared during the special effect is higher than the second number, which is less than the first number .

According to the present invention, there is provided a game machine in which the effect of a special effect suggesting an opportunity for the subsequent game development to become advantageous is further enhanced.

It is a front view of the game machine 10. It is a perspective view of the hand region II shown by the broken line in FIG. It is a figure which shows the back surface of the front door 20. It is a figure which shows the game machine 10 excluding the front door 20. It is a figure which shows the arrangement of the symbols applied to a reel 65 in a plane development. It is a figure which shows the kind of a symbol applied to a reel 65. It is a figure which shows the electric composition of the game machine 10. It is a functional block diagram of a game machine 10. It is a figure which shows the type of a combination, the symbol combination corresponding to each combination, and the payout of each combination. It is a transition diagram of the game state and the replay time in the game machine 10. (A) is a diagram showing an internal lottery table corresponding to a combination other than the replay combination in the normal game state and the internal game state, and (b) corresponds to the replay combination in the normal game state and the internal game state. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table, (c) is the figure which shows the internal lottery table corresponding to the combination in a special game state. It is a transition diagram of the game mode and the part in the AT mode in the game machine 10. It is a flowchart of the main flow in the main board 100. It is a flowchart of the main flow in the main board 100. It is a flowchart of the main flow in the main board 100. It is a flowchart of the game mode management process (step S117 of FIG. 13) at the start of a game. It is a flowchart of the normal mode management process (step S1007 of FIG. 16) at the start of a game. It is a flowchart of the high accuracy mode management process (step S1011 of FIG. 16) at the start of a game. (A) is a diagram showing a lottery table used in the AT mode transition lottery in the normal mode (step S1107 in FIG. 17), and (b) is a diagram showing the AT mode transition lottery in the high accuracy mode (step S1209 in FIG. 18). It is a figure which shows the lottery table used in, (c) is a figure which shows the lottery table used in the high accuracy mode transition lottery (step S1115 of FIG. 17). It is a flowchart of the AT mode management process (step S1013 of FIG. 16) at the start of a game. It is a flowchart of the first half part management process (step S1309 of FIG. 20) at the start of a game. (A) is a diagram showing a lottery table used in the lottery for the number of AT sets in the AT set number addition process common to all parts (step S1305 in FIG. 20), and (b) is a diagram showing details of the battle pattern and the corresponding lottery. It is a figure which shows the value, (c) is the figure which shows the lottery table used in the lottery of the number of AT sets in the first half part AT set number addition processing (step S1409 of FIG. 21). It is a flowchart of a normal battle management process (step S1317 of FIG. 20). It is a flowchart of the battle character setting process (step S1517 of FIG. 23). It is a flowchart of the clear determination process (step S1519 of FIG. 23). It is a flowchart of the special clear lottery process (step S1703 of FIG. 25). It is a flowchart of the wartime clear lottery process (step S1709 of FIG. 25) such as a rare role. It is a flowchart of the clear post-processing (step S1717 of FIG. 25, step S1905 of FIG. 27). It is a flowchart of the final judge processing (step S1521 of FIG. 23). (A) is a diagram showing a lottery table used in the bell winning clear lottery (step S1713 in FIG. 25), and (b) shows a lottery table used in the special clear lottery (step S1803 in FIG. 26). FIG. 6C is a diagram showing a lottery table used in the rare combination winning clear lottery (step S1901 in FIG. 27), and FIG. 3D is a diagram used in the final judge lottery (step S2105 in FIG. 29). It is a figure which shows the lottery table which is done. It is a flowchart of the Thaiman battle management process (step S1319 of FIG. 20). It is a flowchart of the AT set number addition process at the time of continuation (step S1321 of FIG. 20). It is a flowchart of the battle result point addition processing (step S2305 of FIG. 32) at the time of continuation. (A) is a diagram showing a lottery table used in the lottery of battle result points in the battle result point addition process (step S2203 in FIG. 31) during the Thaiman battle, and (b) is a diagram showing the continuous battle result point addition process (FIG. 33). It is a figure which shows the lottery table used in the lottery of the battle result point in step S2401) of the above, (c) to (e) are the battle result points used in the battle result point addition process (step S2405 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the derivation table, (f) is the figure which shows the lottery table used in the lottery of the number of AT sets in the AT set number addition processing (step S2307 of FIG. 32) based on the cumulative battle result point. It is a flowchart of the game mode management process (step S145 of FIG. 15) at the end of a game. It is a flowchart of the normal mode management process (step S2503 of FIG. 35) at the end of a game. It is a flowchart of the high accuracy mode management process (step S2515 of FIG. 35) at the end of a game. It is a flowchart of the AT mode management process (step S2517 of FIG. 35) at the end of a game. It is a flowchart of the latter half part management process (step S2813 of FIG. 38) at the end of a game. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing a general flow of production during a normal battle. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the flow of the effect when the boss flag is set to ON during the normal battle, and (d) to (g) are diagrams showing the flow of the production when the Timan battle flag is set to ON during the normal battle. It is a figure which shows the flow of the effect when it is set.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Further, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" mean that the game machine 10 is on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. ) Shall be designated.

<Features of the present invention>
Before explaining the details of the game machine 10 in the present embodiment, the features of the invention described in the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the present invention) will be described. The configuration in parentheses is an example of the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and the configuration may be described in parentheses for the same purpose in the description of the game machine 10.

The present invention provides a production control means capable of executing a special effect (normal battle) for displaying a plurality of objects (target character images) and a special effect (Timan battle) for shifting from the above special effect over a plurality of games.
Clearing means (FIG. 23) for designating one or more of the plurality of objects and determining whether or not to clear the designated objects in at least a part of the game executed during the execution period of the special effect. Normal battle management process shown by) and
With the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) that changes the degree of advantage of the game executed after the game in which the object is cleared, at least in a part of the case where the clearing means determines the clearing of the object. With,
As the special effect continues, the number of objects that can be specified by the clearing means tends to decrease.
In a part of the case where the special effect is executed, in at least a part of the case specified by the clearing means, the special object (competition character types E and F) that triggers the transition from the special effect to the special effect. The corresponding battle character image) is included in the above-mentioned plurality of objects displayed in the special effect,
The game mode control means is
When shifting from the special effect to the special effect triggered by the clearing of the special object, the degree of advantage of the game to be executed thereafter is changed.
Further, even when the above special effect is completed, the game machine changes the degree of advantage of the game to be executed thereafter.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game during the special production.

It should be noted that the plurality of objects may be displayed in such a manner that each of them can be individually identified. That is, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the visual modes are not different from each other, and some or all of them may have the same visual mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-board 200 performs an effect corresponding to the normal battle during the normal battle managed by the main board 100. Therefore, in the present invention, the two (normal battle and production during normal battle) are not distinguished. Therefore, in the present invention, the special effect managed by the main board 100 refers to the state itself (normal battle) managed by the main board 100, and the special effect managed by the sub board 200 provides an effect corresponding to the state. pointing.

Further, the fact that the special effect can be executed over a plurality of games is not limited to the one that is always executed over a plurality of games. Arbitrary conditions that may be satisfied in one game may be satisfied in the first game, and the special effect may end in one game.

"At least in a part of the case designated by the above clearing means" means that the above special object is designated and the designated special object is cleared as an opportunity to shift to the above special effect. It is an expression that includes a case.

Further, the special effect is not limited to the effect related to the special effect as in the Thaiman battle in the present embodiment, and may be any form of the effect.

Further, the degree of advantage is not limited to a state in which the rate of notification of the correct push order is different (game mode), and for example, a state in which the probability of deriving a special role or a general role is different (game state or replay time). Etc.), etc., as long as it is related to the acquisition (payment) of medals in games after the game.

Further, changing the degree of advantage includes not only increasing the degree of advantage as in the present embodiment but also decreasing the degree of advantage.

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<Structure of game machine 10>
First, the structure of the game machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. Note that FIG. 1 is a front view of the game machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hand region II surrounded by a broken line in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a view showing the back surface of the front door 20. , FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game machine 10 excluding the front door 20, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols applied to the reel 65 in a planar development, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the kind of the symbol applied to the outer circumference of a reel 65.

The game machine 10 includes a rectangular parallelepiped outer frame 90 having an open front surface, a front door 20 pivotally supported on the left edge side of the outer frame 90 so as to be rotatable and openable, and a game machine main body 60. ..
More specifically, three hinge portions 96 (96a, 96b, 96c) are provided on the left edge side of the outer frame 90, and the front door 20 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the lower hinge portion 96c. The game machine main body 60 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the middle hinge portion 96b.

On the front side of the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 1 or 2, an upper panel 21, a lower panel 22, a bet button 23, a menu selection button 24, a status display LED 25, and a start lever 26 are provided. A stop button 27, a medal insertion slot 31, a settlement button 32, a medal return button 33, a door lock 34, a medal discharge port 35, a decorative LED 36, a lower plate 37, and a speaker port 38 are provided. ing.

Further, on the back surface side of the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 3, a decorative LED substrate 41, a status display LED substrate 42, a stop button substrate 43, a start lever sensor 44, a bet button substrate 45, and a menu are provided. A selection button board 46, a medal selector 47, a setting changing device 48, a speaker 49, an input medal passage 51, a payout medal passage 52, a return medal passage 53, and a storage medal passage 54 are provided.

In addition to the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 4, the game machine 10 includes a game machine main body 60, a power supply device 91, a medal storage 93, a medal payout outlet 94, and a medal auxiliary storage 95. I have.

In order to open the front door 20, it is necessary to insert a door key (not shown) into the door lock 34 to release the lock mechanism (not shown) that locks the front door 20 and the outer frame 90.
When the front door 20 is opened, as shown in FIG. 4, a power supply device 91 is provided below the game machine main body 60. The power supply device 91 is a device for supplying electric power to each component of the game machine 10, and its start or stop is controlled by operating the power switch 92.

When playing a game of the game machine 10, it is necessary for a person concerned in the hall or the like to operate the power switch 92 to activate the power supply device 91. It is preferable that the game machine main body 60 has a function of maintaining the game state executed at the time of turning on even when the power supply from the power supply device 91 is turned off. This is to prevent the player from being disappointed when the power supply is stopped while the game is in progress in a development that is advantageous to the player, such as in a special game state.

Further, a setting changing device 48 is provided on the back side of the opened front door 20. The setting change device 48 is a device for setting a game setting value, and includes a setting key switch 48a, a setting change switch 48b, a setting display LED 48c, and a setting key cover 48d. The setting key switch 48a can operate the setting changing device 48 by inserting and operating a setting key (not shown). The setting change switch 48b is a switch that can be operated when the setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 48a, and the game setting value can be changed by pressing the setting change switch 48b. The setting display LED 48c is an LED for displaying the set game setting value, and is a 7-segment display in the present embodiment. The setting key cover 48d is a cover that covers the setting key switch 48a, and by sliding the setting key cover 48d to open the setting key switch 48a, it is possible to insert the setting key into the setting key switch 48a. Note that FIG. 3 illustrates a state in which the setting key cover 48d covers the setting key switch 48a.

Here, the game set value is an average value of the payout rate indicating the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out in the game with respect to the number of medals used in one game (hereinafter, simply referred to as the payout rate). There are), and in this embodiment, there are 6 stages 1 to 6. In general, the larger the game set value, the higher the ball output rate. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the ball output rate increases as the game set value changes from 1 to 6. There is.

The front door 20 has an upper panel 21 and a lower panel 22 on the front side. Here, since the upper panel 21 is formed of a transparent member, the player located in front of the game machine 10 passes the game machine main body 60 arranged on the back surface side of the upper panel 21 through the upper panel 21. It can be visually recognized.

Further, the lower panel 22 has a model name of the game machine 10 and a character related to the model written on the surface thereof, and the model name etc. written by lighting a backlight (not shown) installed at the rear can be visually recognized. It will be easier.

The game machine main body 60 includes main components that control the game performed by the game machine 10. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the game machine main body 60 has an effect display area 62 formed in the upper part of the front surface thereof, and a reel frame 64 formed in the lower part of the front surface thereof.

The effect display area 62 is a display screen of the effect display device 63 built in the game machine main body 60, and can display various effects or various information related to the game of the game machine 10. As the effect display device 63, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device or the like can be adopted. The effect displayed in the effect display area 62 is linked to the sound output from the speaker 49 and the light emission of the decorative LED 36, and can preferably arouse the interest of the player.

The reel frame 64 is a window frame formed on the front side of a plurality of reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) built in the game machine main body 60, and is divided into an internal region and an external region. The internal region of the reel frame 64 is formed by a cavity or a transparent member, and a part of each reel 65 is visible through the internal region. Further, the outer region of the reel frame 64 is formed of an opaque member (including a semitransparent member and a member in which the transparent member is colored), which makes it difficult to visually recognize the reel 65 through the external region.

The reel 65 is composed of a reel 65L, a reel 65C, and a reel 65R, and starts rotating when the player operates the start lever 26 (detection that the start lever 26 is in the ON state). At this time, it is required that the time from the start of rotation of the reel 65 in the previous game (design variation game) to the start of rotation of the reel 65 in the game exceeds a predetermined delay time, that is, a so-called wait time. That is, if the start lever 26 accepts the player's operation before the wait time elapses, the reel 65 starts rotating after waiting until the wait time elapses. The wait time in this embodiment is set to 4.1 seconds. Further, when each reel 65 in the present embodiment is rotating, the reel 65 rotates from top to bottom in principle. In the present specification, the rotation from top to bottom on the reel may be referred to as "forward direction", and the rotation from bottom to top may be referred to as "reverse direction".

In the game of the present embodiment, by rotating a plurality of reels 65 having a plurality of types of symbols, the symbols represented on the reels 65 are displayed in a variable manner, and the rotating reels 65 are stopped. The combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. That is, the plurality of reels 65 (reel 65L, reel 65C, reel 65R) in the present embodiment represent symbols related to the game.

As shown in FIG. 5, the outer circumference of the reel 65 is equally divided into 21 frames, and one symbol is arranged in each frame. In the following description, when each piece arranged on the reel 65L is referred to as LZ00 to LZ20, each piece arranged on the reel 65C is referred to as CZ00 to CZ20, and each piece arranged on the reel 65R is referred to as RZ00 to RZ20. There is.

Here, the top is a region given to one of the symbols shown on the outer circumference of the reel 65, and refers to one said region or one vertical dimension of the region.

Next, the types of symbols drawn on the outer circumference of each reel 65 will be described with reference to FIG.
The symbol shown in FIG. 6A is a blue symbol imitating the number "7", and is referred to as a "blue 7 symbol" in the following description. The blue 7 symbols are arranged on LZ17, CZ18, and RZ17, and are arranged on each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of lead-in frames described later (stops on the effective line depending on the operation timing of the stop button 27). It can be said that it is a design (it may not be possible to make it).
The symbol shown in FIG. 6B is a red symbol imitating the number "7", and is referred to as a "red 7 symbol" in the following description. The red 7 symbols are arranged in LZ10, CZ13, and RZ04, and like the above "blue 7 symbols", it can be said that the symbols are arranged in each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames described later.
The symbol shown in FIG. 6 (c) is a symbol described as "BAR", and is referred to as a "BAR symbol" in the following description. The BAR symbols are arranged in LZ03, CZ03, RZ03, etc., and can be said to be symbols arranged in each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames, which will be described later, in the same manner as the above-mentioned "blue 7 symbol".
The symbol shown in FIG. 6D is a symbol described as "REPLAY" which means a replay, and is referred to as a "replay symbol" in the following description. The replay symbols are arranged on LZ04, CZ06, RZ02, etc., and are not arranged on each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of lead-in frames described later (on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop button 27). It can be said that it is a design (which can be stopped at).
The symbol shown in FIG. 6 (e) is a symbol imitating a bell, and is referred to as a “bell symbol” in the following description. The bell symbols are arranged in LZ00, CZ11, RZ01, etc., and like the above-mentioned "replay symbol", it can be said that the bell symbols are not arranged in each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames described later.
The symbol shown in FIG. 6 (f) is a symbol imitating a cherry, and is referred to as a “cherry symbol” in the following description. The cherry symbols are arranged in LZ02, CZ09, RZ00, etc., and can be said to be symbols arranged in each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames, which will be described later, in the same manner as the above-mentioned "blue 7 symbol".
The symbol shown in FIG. 6 (g) is a symbol imitating a watermelon, and is referred to as a “watermelon symbol” in the following description. The watermelon symbols are arranged in LZ11, CZ00, RZ05, etc., and can be said to be symbols arranged in each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames, which will be described later, in the same manner as the above-mentioned "blue 7 symbol".
The symbol shown in FIG. 6 (h) is a symbol described as "BLANK", and is referred to as a "blank symbol" in the following description. The blank symbols are arranged in LZ07, RZ08, etc., and can be said to be symbols arranged in each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames, which will be described later, in the same manner as the above-mentioned "blue 7 symbol".

The rotation control of the reel 65 is executed by using the reel sensor 66. The reel sensor 66 is a sensor that detects a reference position of the reel 65. One reel sensor 66 is provided on each reel 65. Specifically, a reel sensor 66L is provided for the reel 65L, a reel sensor 66C is provided for the reel 65C, a reel sensor 66R is provided for the reel 65R, and each reel 65 is a reference position (in the present embodiment, the reference position is provided. It is configured so that it can detect that it has become LZ00, CZ00, RZ00). The details of the rotation control of the reel 65 will be described later.

A reel lighting board 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) is provided inside the reel 65, and the lighting of the LED mounted on the reel lighting board 67 facilitates the visibility of each symbol represented on the reel 65. ing. That is, the LED mounted on the reel lighting board 67 functions as a backlight for displaying a symbol on the reel 65.

The start lever 26 can accept the player's operation (start operation) as an opportunity to start the variation of the symbol in the game. Specifically, the player's operation with respect to the start lever 26 is to tilt the start lever 26 provided substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 in either direction in the initial state.

The start lever sensor 44 can detect whether the start lever 26 is in the on state or the off state. More specifically, the start lever sensor 44 detects the start lever 26 that is substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 as an off state, and detects the start lever 26 that is tilted in either direction as an on state. ..

In the present embodiment, if the number of medals inserted has not reached a predetermined number, the game is not started even if the start lever 26 accepts the operation of the player. In order to reach a predetermined number of inserted medals, (i) insert medals from the medal insertion slot 31 to increase the number of inserted medals, or (ii) place credits representing medals stored in the game machine 10 on the bet button 23. It is necessary to increase the number of input sheets by subtracting them by pressing. If the re-game is won and the corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the previous game, the re-game is activated in the game and the number of input is increased, so that the player (i) or (ii) The number of cards inserted in the game is automatically set to the number of cards inserted in the previous game without performing the operation of.

Here, the storage of medals means a function of storing a numerical value (credit) corresponding to a part or all of the medals owned by the player inside the game machine 10. When medals are accumulated (credits increase), for example, (i) when medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 31 in excess of the predetermined number of inserted medals, (ii) a prize is won in the game, and as a privilege of the winning. If you win a medal, etc.

A medal selector 47 including a medal selector main body 47a, a medal blocker 47b, and a medal passage sensor 47c is provided on the back surface side of the medal insertion slot 31, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 31 are the medal selector 47. It is sorted into medals that can be accepted and medals that cannot be accepted.

For example, since the medal can be accepted in the standby state (the state in which the power is turned on but the game is not executed), the medal selector main body 47a operates the medal blocker 47b having a solenoid. When the medal blocker 47b is activated, a protrusion (not shown) provided in the middle of the insertion medal passage 51 is buried, so that the insertion medal passage 51 is in a state of allowing medal passage. At this time, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 31, the medal flows down into the insertion medal passage 51, is detected by the medal passage sensor 47c provided in the middle of the insertion medal passage 51, and enters the storage medal passage 54. It passes through and is stored in the medal storage 93.

Further, when the game is being executed or the credit reaches the upper limit value, the medal selector main body 47a stops the operation of the medal blocker 47b because the medal cannot be accepted. When the operation of the medal blocker 47b is stopped, a protrusion (not shown) protrudes in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 to obstruct the passage of the medal. Therefore, the inserted medal is in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51. Moreover, it stays at a position not detected by the medal passing sensor 47c. The medals staying in the inserted medal passage 51 fall into the return medal passage 53 by their own weight or by operating the medal return button 33, and are discharged to the lower plate 37 via the medal discharge port 35.

When medals are awarded in excess of the upper limit of credits, medals corresponding to the number of medals granted are discharged from the medal storage 93 to the lower plate 37 via the medal discharge port 35.

As the bet button 23, the game machine 10 has a maximum bet button 23a and a single bet button 23b mounted on the bet button board 45. The maximum bet button 23a can be pressed once to subtract up to three credits to increase the number of inserted cards, and the single bet button 23b can be pressed once to subtract one credit to increase the number of inserted cards. Can be done. Further, even if the bet button 23 is pressed, if the deduction value of the credit in the game has reached a predetermined number of inserted cards, the credit cannot be deducted beyond that.

Further, the bet button board 45 is provided with a maximum bet button 23a, a maximum bet button sensor 45a for detecting that the single bet button 23b is pressed, and a single bet button sensor 45b, respectively. The above processing is performed according to the detection of the sensor.

Further, the maximum bet button 23a is used for increasing the number of inserted sheets by subtracting credits according to the operation as described above (bet button), and also accepts an operation for promoting the progress of the production when a part of the production is executed. It may also be used as an application (push button).
When the maximum bet button 23a is used as the bet button, it is limited to the state in which the insertable indicator LED 25g is lit. On the other hand, when the maximum bet button 23a is used as a push button, it is not always limited to the execution of the button suggestion effect. For example, the maximum bet button 23a may be used as a push button for operations on the menu screen described later.

The bet button board 45 is provided with a push button sensor 45c for detecting the pressing of the maximum bet button 23a when the maximum bet button 23a is used as a push button, which is distinguished from the detection by the maximum bet button sensor 45a. ..
The maximum bet button sensor 45a is managed by the CPU 101 mounted on the main board 100, whereas the push button sensor 45c is managed by the CPU 201 mounted on the sub board 200.

Further, the game machine 10 includes a menu selection button 24 on the left side of the bet button 23. The menu selection button 24 is composed of a cross key button 24a mounted on the menu selection button board 46 and a determination button 24b located at the center of the cross key button 24a.

The menu selection button 24 is a component that accepts operations related to the menu screen. Here, the menu screen refers to a screen showing the operation method of the game machine 10 and the explanation information of the game displayed in the effect display area 62.
The player can browse the menu screen by operating the menu selection button 24. For example, when the enter button 24b is pressed in the standby state, the menu list and the cursor are displayed in the effect display area 62. The player moves the cursor to a position indicating an arbitrary menu by operating the cross key button 24a, and when the cursor indicates any menu, when the player presses the enter button 24b, the menu is displayed as an effect. It is displayed in the area 62.

The menu selection button board 46 is provided with a cross key button sensor 46a and a decision button sensor 46b.
The cross key button sensor 46a can detect in which direction the cross key button 24a is pressed (either up, down, left, or right with respect to the center of the decision button 24b).
The decision button sensor 46b can detect that the decision button 24b has been pressed.
The cross key button sensor 46a and the decision button sensor 46b are managed by the CPU 201 mounted on the sub-board 200, similarly to the push button sensor 45c described above.

Further, the game machine 10 is provided with a status display LED 25 on the right side of the bet button 23, which displays the number of inserted medals, the number of stored medals, and the like. The status display LED 25 is composed of a plurality of LEDs or a 7-segment display mounted on the status display LED board 42.

The input number display LED 25a of the status display LEDs 25 is composed of three LEDs, and the number of LEDs to be lit increases by one as the number of inputs increases by one.
The stored number display LED 25b of the status display LEDs 25 is composed of a 7-segment display, and represents the number of stored medals (credits) numerically.
The acquired number display LED 25c among the status display LEDs 25 is composed of a 7-segment display, and represents the number of medals acquired by winning a number.
The instruction display LED 25d of the status display LEDs 25 is composed of a 7-segment display, and displays the pressing order of the correct answer, which will be described later, in a identifiable manner.
The replay display LED 25e of the status display LEDs 25 is composed of one LED, and lights up when the replay is stopped and displayed in the game.
The game start display LED 25f of the status display LEDs 25 is composed of one LED, and the lighting of the LED indicates that the game start enable condition is satisfied.
The insertable display LED 25g of the status display LEDs 25 is composed of one LED, and indicates that a medal can be inserted by lighting the LED.
The advantageous mode display LED 25h of the status display LEDs 25 is composed of one LED, and indicates that the advantageous modes (high accuracy mode and AT mode) described later have been started by lighting the LED, and also indicates that the LED has started. When the light is turned off, it indicates that the advantageous mode has ended.

The stop button 27 receives from the player an operation of the player that triggers the rotating reel 65 to stop. The stop button 27 can accept a stop operation triggered by a stop enable condition that is satisfied after the reel 65 starts rotating.
The player's operation on the stop button 27 is to press the stop button 27. Further, the stoptable condition here is a precondition for executing the stop display in the game. Specifically, the speeds of all the reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) reach the predetermined speeds, and each reel When the reference position at 65 is detected, the stoptable condition is satisfied.

A plurality of stop buttons 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) are mounted on the stop button board 43, and one is provided for each reel 65. Specifically, the stop button 27L accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65L. The stop button 27C accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65C. The stop button 27R accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65R.

Further, the stop button board 43 is provided with a stop button sensor 43a for detecting that the stop button 27L, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27R are pressed, respectively, for detecting the stop button sensor 43a. The stop control of each reel 65 is performed accordingly. That is, the stop button 27 and the stop button sensor 43a constitute a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation, which is an operation of the player that triggers the rotation of the plurality of reels 65 to be stopped by the rotation control unit 140 described later. To do.

Therefore, the game machine 10 has a plurality of reels (reels 65) that rotate during the execution of the game, and a stop operation receiving means (stop button board 43) that receives a stop operation that triggers the stopping of the rotating reels. In other words, it has.

The stop button 27 in the present embodiment includes a stoptable display LED 27a, and the periphery thereof is covered with a light-transmitting member. The stop button 27 is designed to notify the player whether or not the stoptable condition is satisfied by the lighting color of the stoptable display LED 27a.

In this way, since it is possible to determine whether or not the stoptable condition is satisfied by the color of the stop button 27, the player can smoothly perform the stop operation in sequence.

Due to the stop operation received by the stop button 27, the reel 65 corresponding to the stop button 27 that has received the stop operation is stopped. The stop position of the reel 65 can move up to 4 frames (sometimes referred to as the maximum number of retracted frames) with reference to the position of the reel 65 when the stop button 27 is pressed. The control from the pressing of the stop button 27 to the stop of the reel 65 is generally called slip control.

The internal area corresponding to each of the reels 65 of the reel frame 64 has a size of three frames in the vertical direction. Further, each reel 65 is stopped and controlled so that the three symbols fit in the vertical direction of the internal region of the reel frame 64, so that the player can visually recognize the three symbols through the internal region of the reel frame 64. It has become. That is, since three reels 65 are arranged in the left-right direction, the player can visually recognize three symbols x three reels = nine symbols when each reel 65 is stopped.

When each reel 65 is stopped and controlled as described above, the substantially straight lines (indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) formed by the internal regions of the upper, middle, and lower stages of each reel 65 are line L1, line L2, and line L3, respectively. Called.
Further, a substantially straight line (indicated by a chain line in FIG. 1) formed by the upper internal region of the reel 65L, the middle internal region of the reel 65C, and the lower internal region of the reel 65R is referred to as a line L4. The substantially straight line (indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) formed by the lower internal region of the reel 65L, the middle internal region of the reel 65C, and the upper internal region of the reel 65R is referred to as line L5.

In the present embodiment, only a substantially straight line is adopted as the line in the internal region, but the line is not limited to a straight line, and a bent line may be adopted. Further, a line formed including non-adjacent regions (for example, the upper stage in the reel 65L and the lower stage in the reel 65C) may be adopted. That is, any line may be adopted as long as it is a line formed by arbitrarily selecting an internal region for one symbol from each of the reels 65.

The effective line in this embodiment is only line L2. Here, the valid line is a line in which a winning determination, which will be described later, is performed on a stopped symbol combination of a line defined in the internal area. The effective line may be a single line as in the present embodiment, or may be a plurality of lines.

When the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning is stopped and displayed on the valid line, the specified number of medals will be awarded for the winning. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the re-game is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the re-game is activated in the next game. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the accessory or the accessory continuous operation device is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the accessory or the accessory continuous operation device is activated in the next game. The details of the symbol combinations corresponding to each combination will be described later.

During the rotation of each reel 65 (during the execution of the game), in order to attract the interest of the player and arouse the interest of the game, the image displayed in the effect display area 62, the sound output from the speaker 49, or the decorative LED 36 Various effects are performed, such as lighting and extinguishing lights.

A speaker port 38 is provided in front of each speaker 49. More specifically, a speaker port 38a is provided in front of the speaker 49a located at the upper right (upper left in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the game machine. A speaker port 38b is provided in front of the speaker 49b located at the upper left (upper right in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the game machine. A speaker port 38c is provided in front of the speaker 49c located at the lower left (lower right in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the game machine. A speaker port 38d is provided in front of the speaker 49d located at the lower right (lower left in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the game machine. In addition, each speaker port 38 is provided with a large number of cavities, and the sound output from the speaker 49 can be appropriately output.

The decorative LED 36 is arranged so as to surround the effect display area 62 or the reel frame 64. More specifically, the decorative LED 36a mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41a and the decorative LED 36b mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41b are arranged on the upper right side of the effect display area 62. Further, on the lower right side of the effect display area 62, the decorative LED 36c mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41c is arranged. Further, on the lower right side of the reel frame 64, the decorative LED 36d mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41d is arranged. Further, on the lower left side of the reel frame 64, the decorative LED 36e mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41e is arranged. Further, a decorative LED 36f mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41f is arranged on the lower left side of the effect display area 62. Further, on the upper left side of the effect display area 62, the decorative LED 36g mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41g and the decorative LED 36h mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41h are arranged. It should be noted that each decorative LED 36 may be lit in a single color or may be lit in a plurality of colors.

When the credit reaches the upper limit value during the execution of the payout process of the medals given as a result of the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning being stopped and displayed on the valid line, the game machine 10 corresponds to the amount exceeding the upper limit value. Pay out the number of medals to be used from the medal storage 93. Further, when the settlement button 32 is pressed, the game machine 10 pays out a number of medals corresponding to the credits at the time of pressing the checkout button 32 from the medal storage 93.
The process of paying out the medals stored in the medal storage 93 is executed by the payout mechanism (not shown) built in the medal storage 93. More specifically, the payout mechanism acquires the number of medals to be paid out from the medals stored in the medal storage 93, and discharges the medals from the medal payout outlet 94 toward the payout medal passage 52. The medals discharged into the payout medal passage 52 are discharged to the lower plate 37 via the medal discharge port 35.

In order to prevent medals from overflowing from the medal storage 93, a medal auxiliary storage 95 is provided beside the medal storage 93 to allow a part of the medals stored in the medal storage 93 to flow down. There is.

Further, a storage error sensor (not shown) for detecting that the number of medals stored in the medal auxiliary storage 95 reaches a predetermined value or more is provided, and the game machine 10 can use the medal storage 93 or the like in response to the detection. Notifies an error prompting to collect the medals stored in the medal auxiliary storage 95. The above-mentioned effect display area 62, decorative LED 36, or speaker 49 may be used for notifying the error.

<Electrical configuration and functional configuration of game machine 10>
Next, the electric configuration and the functional configuration of the game machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. However, since the components shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 described above are also referred to, they should be referred to as appropriate. Note that FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an electric configuration of the game machine 10, and FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of the game machine 10.

The game machine 10 incorporates a main board 100 and a sub board 200 as main components. Although the main board 100 or the sub board 200 is shown in FIG. 7 as if it were a single electronic board, it does not necessarily have to be a single electronic board. That is, the main substrate 100 or the sub substrate 200 may be realized by combining a plurality of electronic substrates.

The main board 100 is connected to the main board 100 by one-way communication, and can control the display of each LED included in the status display LED board 42 based on the control information input from various sensors 40a, or can be stored in the medal storage 93. The medals are paid out, and a command to be output to the sub-board 200 is generated. Electronic components such as CPU 101, RAM 102, and ROM 103 are mounted on the main board 100, and by executing processing of data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components and various sensors 40a, various types of games are related. The function is realized. Here, the various sensors 40a include the above-mentioned start lever sensor 44, stop button sensor 43a, maximum bet button sensor 45a, single bet button sensor 45b, medal passing sensor 47c, and the like.

The sub-board 200 is connected to the main board 100 by one-way communication, and controls the decorative LED board 41, the speaker 49, the effect display device 63, and the like based on the command input from the main board 100. The sub-board 200 is also mounted with electronic components such as the CPU 201, RAM 202, and ROM 203, and by executing the processing of data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components and various sensors 40b, the effect processing and the menu screen are displayed. Such processing is realized. Here, the various sensors 40b include a push button sensor 45c, a cross key button sensor 46a, a decision button sensor 46b, and the like.

The main board 100 is limited in ROM capacity and RAM capacity in order to enhance security against fraudulent acts such as unauthorized modification. On the other hand, the sub-board 200 is not provided with the same restrictions.

As shown in FIG. 8, the functional configuration realized by the main board 100 includes a game state control unit 110, an internal lottery unit 120, a combination flag setting unit 130, a rotation control unit 140, a display symbol determination unit 150, and a command generation. A unit 160 and an external output unit 170 are included.
Further, the functional configuration realized by the game state control unit 110 includes the game mode control unit 111.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the functional configuration realized by the sub-board 200 includes a sub control unit 210, an effect display unit 220, an audio output unit 230, and an LED light emitting unit 240.
Note that the components shown in FIG. 8 are not limited to all the functional configurations included in the main board 100 or the sub-board 200, and there may be functional configurations not shown here.

The game state control unit 110 manages the game executed by the game machine 10, and executes at least the following processing.

For example, the game state control unit 110 monitors whether or not the game can be executed, and stops (interrupts) the game when the game is not possible.

Further, the game state control unit 110 stores credits and manages the increase / decrease thereof. More specifically, when the pressing of the maximum bet button 23a or the single bet button 23b is detected, the game state control unit 110 subtracts a predetermined value from the stored credits.

Further, when the combination of the symbols displayed as stopped is determined to be a prize by the display symbol determination unit 150, the game state control unit 110 stores a value corresponding to the number of medals assigned as a privilege of the prize. Add to the credits you have. In the addition process, when the stored credit reaches the upper limit value, the game state control unit 110 causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals corresponding to the excess number of medals. Further, when the press of the settlement button 32 is detected, the game state control unit 110 causes the medal storage 93 to pay out the medals corresponding to the stored credits.

Further, the game state control unit 110 manages the conditions displayed on the state display LED board 42 and the conditions for accepting the stop operation for the stop button 27 (the above-mentioned stoptable conditions). Here, the contents displayed on the status display LED board 42 include the number of medals inserted, the number of stored medals (credits), the number of medals acquired by winning, the presence or absence of replay, and the conditions under which the game can be started. Success or failure, whether or not to insert medals, and whether or not to stay in the advantageous mode are included.

Further, the game state control unit 110 manages the game set value set by the setting change device 48. The game set value affects the winning probability of the winning combination drawn by the internal lottery unit 120.

Further, the game state control unit 110 shifts the game state and the replay time (RT) according to predetermined conditions. The game state and the replay time affect the winning probability of the winning combination drawn by the internal lottery unit 120, as well as the game set value. The details of the game state and the replay time will be described later.

Further, the game mode control unit 111 included in the game state control unit 110 shifts the game mode according to a predetermined condition. The game mode manages the frequency at which the correct push order, which will be described later, is notified. The details of the game mode will be described later.

When the start operation is received by the start lever 26, the internal lottery unit 120 determines a winning combination from a plurality of types of combinations (hereinafter, may be referred to as a “winning combination”) by lottery.
More specifically, the internal lottery unit 120 acquires a random number updated by the game state control unit 110 (a 2-byte random number is used in this embodiment, and the range is 0 to 65535) and is stored in the ROM 103 in advance. The lottery value of the internal lottery table (details will be described later) is sequentially added to the acquired random numbers, and the winning combination corresponding to the lottery value in which the carry occurs is determined as the winning combination.

In the internal lottery unit 120, "determined by lottery" may be simply expressed as "deriving".

The combination flag setting unit 130 sets the winning combination derived by the internal lottery unit 120. Here, setting the winning combination means that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination derived by the internal lottery unit 120 can be stopped and displayed on the effective line as a result of the game.

Therefore, it can be said that the game machine 10 is provided with an internal lottery means (internal lottery unit 120) for drawing a winning combination that can win a prize in the game, triggered by the start of the game.

The rotation control unit 140 is effective when the rotation of the reel 65 is started by the start operation of the start lever 26, the corresponding reel 65 is stopped for each stop operation of the stop button 27, and all the reels 65 are stopped. Execute a game in which a result is obtained by a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the line.

The rotation control unit 140 controls the rotation of the reel 65 by outputting a pulse signal to the reel motor 68 (stepping motor). It should be noted that setting the rotation speed of the reel 65 to zero is synonymous with stopping the reel 65.

The display symbol determination unit 150 determines which combination the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the effective line (line L2 in the present embodiment) corresponds to in the game.

Therefore, it can be said that the game machine 10 includes a symbol determination means (display symbol determination unit 150) for determining a prize based on a combination of symbols represented by a plurality of stopped reels (reel 65).

The command generation unit 160 generates a command to be transmitted from the main board 100 to the sub board 200.

The external output unit 170 outputs a control signal to the outside. Here, the external output is to output information (control signal) indicating the internal state of the game machine 10 to an external device (for example, a hall computer, a data display, etc.) provided separately from the game machine 10. To say.
The specific information indicated by the control signal includes information indicating that one game has been started, information indicating that the player is staying in a special game state described later, and AT mode described later has been started. Alternatively, information indicating that the user is staying in the AT mode, information indicating that an error has occurred, and the like can be mentioned.

The sub control unit 210 controls the effect display unit 220, the audio output unit 230, or the LED light emitting unit 240 based on the command transmitted from the main board 100.
The effect display unit 220 has a function of controlling the effect display device 63, and causes the effect display device 63 to perform an effect by display output in conjunction with a game executed by the main board 100.
The audio output unit 230 has a function of controlling the speaker 49, and causes the speaker 49 to perform an effect by audio output in conjunction with a game executed by the main board 100.
The LED light emitting unit 240 has a function of controlling the LED mounted on the decorative LED board 41, and causes the LED to perform an effect of light emission output in conjunction with a game executed by the main board 100.

<Type of role>
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the types of combinations that can be derived as winning combinations by the internal lottery unit 120 will be described. In addition, this figure is a figure which shows the type of a combination, the symbol combination corresponding to each combination, and the payout of each combination.

As shown in FIG. 9, the combinations derived as winning combinations by the internal lottery unit 120 include BB1, BB2, RB1, RB2, normal replay, promotion replay 1, promotion replay 2, bell, cherry, and watermelon.

Among the roles in the present embodiment, BB1, BB2, RB1, and RB2 are roles that are not paid out even if they win a prize, and are roles that shift to a special gaming state described later by winning a prize, and corresponding symbol combinations. BB1 is "Blue 7 symbol-Blue 7 symbol-Blue 7 symbol", BB2 is "Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol", RB1 is "Blue 7 symbol-Blue 7 symbol-BAR symbol", RB2 Is "Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol-BAR symbol".
Further, once these combinations are derived by the internal lottery unit 120, the derived state is maintained (carried over) until a prize is won, and if the state is maintained, the following will be described later. It shifts to this game state.
In addition, these roles (in this embodiment, BB1, BB2, RB1, and RB2) may be collectively referred to as "special roles".

Therefore, in the game machine 10, it can be said that the winning combination that can be won by the internal lottery means (internal lottery unit 120) includes a special combination.

Further, the normal replay, the promotion replay 1 and the promotion replay 2 are replay roles in which the next game can be performed by winning a prize without inserting a new medal. The corresponding symbol combinations are "replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol" for normal replay, "replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol" for promotion replay 1, and "bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol" for promotion replay 2. ".

In addition, bells, cherries, and watermelons are small roles in which medals are paid out by winning a prize. The corresponding symbol combinations are "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" for bell, "cherry symbol-ANY-ANY" for cherry (any symbol is ANY), and "watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-" for watermelon. It is a watermelon pattern. In addition, the medals paid out at the time of winning are 9 bells, 3 cherries, and 5 watermelons.

In addition, unlike the special combination, the replay combination and the small combination are combinations in which the derived state is not maintained even if the winning combination is not performed when the combination is derived by the internal lottery unit 120.

In addition, the replay role and the small role may be collectively referred to as a "general role". Further, although it does not exist in the winning combination in the present embodiment, it is a combination in which only the next winning game is in an advantageous gaming state and is not carried over if the derived game is not won (single bonus (single bonus). SB)) may be treated as a general role.

<Game status and replay time (RT) type and transition>
Next, the types and transitions of the game state and the replay time (RT) managed by the game state control unit 110 will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the figure shows the relationship between the game state and the replay time, and is a figure in which symbols are added for each type of these transition conditions.

There are three types of game states managed by the game state control unit 110: a normal game state, an internal game state, and a special game state, and there are five types of replay times, RT0 to RT, and the special game state can be set. Except, the internal lottery table used in the internal lottery unit 120 is determined by the combination of the game state and the replay time.

The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which a special combination has not been derived (a special combination can be derived), and RTs 0 to 3 are associated with each other.

RT0 is a replay time with a relatively low probability that a replay combination is derived, and shifts to RT1 based on the fact that the transition symbol combination (not shown) due to the missing push order bell described later is stopped and displayed on the valid line. (Transition condition (a)).
Note that RT0 is a replay time provided as a countermeasure for the simulation test, and shifts to RT0 when the setting is changed or the RAM is cleared.

Like RT0, RT1 has a replay time with a relatively low probability of deriving a replay combination, and has won the promotion replay 1 (the symbol combination corresponding to the promotion replay 1 has been stopped and displayed on the valid line. ) To shift to RT2 (transition condition (b)).

RT2 is a replay time with a higher probability that a replay combination will be derived compared to RT0 and RT1, and the player has won the promotion replay 2 (the symbol combination corresponding to the promotion replay 2 has been stopped and displayed on the valid line. ), The transition to RT3 (transition condition (c)), and the transition to RT1 based on the fact that the transition symbol combination due to the omission of the push order bell is stopped and displayed on the valid line (transition condition (a)).

RT3 is a replay time with a higher probability that a replay combination is derived as compared with RT0 to 2, and shifts to RT1 based on the fact that the transition symbol combination due to the missing push order bell is stopped and displayed on the valid line. (Transition condition (a)).

In addition, the internal game state is a game state in which a special role has already been derived (a new special role cannot be derived), and the special role is not won in the derived game. It shifts from the normal gaming state (transition condition (d)), and shifts to the special gaming state by winning the special combination (transition condition (e)). Note that the replay time corresponding to the in-game state is only RT4, and RT4 is a replay time with a higher probability that a replay combination is derived as compared with RT0 and RT1.

Including the following description, the derivation of a special role means that the special role was elected independently (details will be described later) and that the special role was elected in duplicate with the general role (details will be described later). ..

In addition, the special gaming state is a gaming state in which the transition is made based on winning a special role, and when a prize is won in BB1 or BB2, it is in BB, and when it is won in RB1 or RB2, it is in RB. When the number of medals exceeding the first specified number (196 in the present embodiment) is paid out in the BB, the game shifts to the normal gaming state (RT0), and in the RB, the second specified number (in the present embodiment) is used. , 90 medals), the game shifts to the normal gaming state (RT0) (transition condition (f)).
The first specified number of sheets and the second specified number of sheets are not limited to the number of sheets of the present embodiment, and may be any number of sheets. Further, the transition condition itself from the special gaming state to the normal gaming state (RT0) may not be managed by the specified number of cards, but the number of executed games and the number of winning small wins may be adopted.

<Stop display mode of internal lottery table type and symbol combination>
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the type of the internal lottery table used in the internal lottery unit 120 will be described, and the mode of the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed as necessary will also be described.
FIG. 11 (a) is a diagram showing an internal lottery table 1 used for deriving a combination excluding the replay combination in the normal game state and the inner game state, and FIG. 11 (b) is a diagram showing the normal game state. The figure shows the internal lottery table 2 used for deriving the replay combination in the inner game state, and FIG. 3C shows the internal lottery table 3 used for deriving the combination in the special game state. It is a figure shown.
Further, since the range of random numbers used in the internal lottery unit 120 is 0 to 65535, the derivation probability of each combination is the probability obtained by dividing the corresponding lottery value by 65536. The lottery value 0 shown in each internal lottery table may or may not exist as actual data.

First, the internal lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 11A is a lottery table in which lottery values corresponding to each combination are continuously arranged for each game set value. The sequence of lottery values used for one lottery is determined regardless of the replay time during the stay by referring only to the game setting values, and the lottery values of each combination in each game setting value are as shown in the figure. ..

"BB1", "BB2", "RB1", and "RB2" indicate that each of BB1, BB2, RB1, and RB2 wins independently. Here, the corresponding lottery value differs depending on the game setting value only for the single winning of BB1, and the corresponding lottery value is the same for each of the single winning of the special role other than BB1 regardless of the game setting value. ..

In addition, single winning means that one role is derived as a winning combination without overlapping with other roles, and unless otherwise specified, one role is enclosed in "" to indicate single winning. There is.

"BB1 + weak cherry", "BB2 + weak cherry", "RB1 + weak cherry", "RB2 + weak cherry", "BB1 + strong cherry", "BB2 + strong cherry", "RB1 + strong cherry", "RB2 + strong cherry", "BB1 +" "Watermelon", "BB2 + watermelon", "RB1 + watermelon", and "RB2 + watermelon" indicate that each of BB1, BB2, RB1, and RB2 wins more than each of the weak cherry, strong cherry, and watermelon. There is. Here, "BB1 + weak cherry" and "BB1 + strong cherry" have different lottery values according to the game set value, and other duplicate winnings have the same lottery value regardless of the game set value.

In addition, the duplicate winning means that the special role and the general role are derived as the winning combination in a state where the special combination is not derived, or that a plurality of types of general roles are duplicated and derived as the winning combination. Unless otherwise specified, multiple roles are enclosed in "" to indicate duplicate winning. However, deriving a general combination while a special combination has been derived is not called a duplicate winning.

As described above, the derivation probability of the special combination excluding BB1 is the same regardless of the game setting value. On the other hand, for BB1, the lottery values corresponding to the derivation probabilities differ depending on the game set value, except for the duplicate winning of "BB1 + watermelon". More specifically, the derivation probability of BB1 (single winning and duplicate winning) is increased as the game set value increases, which makes the advantage of the game set value different.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the special winning combination and the small winning combination are won in duplicate, the reels are controlled so that the symbol corresponding to the small winning combination is preferentially stopped on the effective line. By doing so, for example, when the BB1 is derived, it is easy to identify whether or not the watermelon and the watermelon are duplicated, and the type of the small winning combination when the special winning combination and the small winning combination are duplicated is identified. It can be made easier.
In addition, unlike this embodiment, when a special combination and a small combination are won in duplicate, the reel may be controlled so that the symbol corresponding to the small combination is preferentially stopped on the effective line.

Further, in the present embodiment, even when the small winning combination is derived in the state where the special winning combination is carried over, the symbol corresponding to the small winning combination is preferentially effective as in the case where the special winning combination and the small winning combination are elected in duplicate. The reel is controlled to stop on the line.

"Weak cherry", "strong cherry", and "watermelon" indicate that each of the weak cherry, strong cherry, and watermelon wins independently, and the lottery values corresponding to each are the same regardless of the game setting value. It has become.

"Left 1st stop bell", "Middle 1st stop bell", and "Right 1st stop bell" are won by duplicate winning of the bell and other small winning combinations (small winning combination with 1 payout number) ( The combination of other small wins that are duplicated is different from each other). Here, the lottery values corresponding to each are the same regardless of the game set value (comparison on the horizontal axis in the internal lottery table 1), and each lottery value for each game set value is also the same. (Comparison on the vertical axis in the internal lottery table 1).
In the "left first stop bell", the reel 65 is stopped in a manner in which the bell is won when the stop button 27L is first operated in the derived game, while the stop buttons other than the stop button 27L are stopped in the game. This is a winning combination in which the reel 65 is stopped in a manner in which the bell is not won when the first operation is performed (the other small winning combination won in duplicate, or neither winning combination is won).
Similarly, in the "middle first stop bell", the reel 65 is stopped in a manner in which the bell is won when the stop button 27C is first operated in the derived game, while the reel 65 is stopped in the game other than the stop button 27C. This is a winning combination in which the reel 65 is stopped in a manner in which the bell is not won when the stop button is first operated (the other small winning combination won in duplicate, or neither winning combination is won).
Similarly, in the "right first stop bell", the reel 65 is stopped in a manner of winning the bell when the stop button 27R is first operated in the derived game, while the reel 65 is stopped in the game other than the stop button 27R. This is a winning combination in which the reel 65 is stopped in a manner in which the bell is not won when the stop button is first operated (the other small winning combination won in duplicate, or neither winning combination is won).
As described above, a combination including a bell and having different pressing orders of the stop buttons 27 (hereinafter, may be referred to as a correct pressing order), which is advantageous for the player, may be collectively referred to as a pressing order bell.

The "common bell" indicates that the bell wins independently, and the corresponding lottery value is the same regardless of the game setting value. The "common bell" is a role in which the reel 65 is stopped in a manner in which the bell is won regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 27 are pressed.

Next, the internal lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 11B is a lottery table in which lottery values corresponding to each replay combination are continuously arranged for each type of replay time. The sequence of lottery values used for one lottery is determined regardless of the game setting value by referring to the type of replay time during the stay, and the lottery value of each replay combination at each replay time is as shown in the figure. is there.

"Normal replay" indicates that the normal replay is won independently, and is derived from all of RTs 0 to 4, and the probability of the derivation differs for each replay time. The "normal replay" is a role in which the reel 65 is stopped in a manner in which the normal replay is won regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 27 are pressed.

"Left 1st stop replay 1", "Middle 1st stop replay 1", and "Right 1st stop replay 1" are normal replay, promotion replay 1, and other replay roles (even if derived, they can win a prize. No control replay combination) indicates that duplicate winning (the combination of other replay combinations that are duplicate winning is different from each other), and is derived only by RT1.
In the "left first stop replay 1", the reel 65 is stopped in a manner in which the promotion replay 1 is won when the stop button 27L is first operated in the derived game, while the reel 65 is stopped in the game other than the stop button 27L. When the stop button is operated for the first time, it is a role to be stopped in a manner of winning a normal replay.
Similarly, in the "middle first stop replay 1", the reel 65 is stopped in a manner in which the promotion replay 1 is won when the stop button 27C is first operated in the derived game, while the stop button is stopped in the game. When a stop button other than 27C is operated for the first time, the reel 65 is stopped in a manner of winning a normal replay.
Similarly, in the "right first stop replay 1", the reel 65 is stopped in a manner in which the promotion replay 1 is won when the stop button 27R is first operated in the derived game, while the stop button is stopped in the game. When a stop button other than 27R is operated for the first time, the reel 65 is stopped in a manner of winning a normal replay.
As described above, the roles including the promotion replay 1 and having different correct push orders may be collectively referred to as push order replay 1.

"Left 1st Stop Replay 2", "Middle 1st Stop Replay 2", and "Right 1st Stop Replay 2" are normal replays, promotion replays 2, and other replay roles (even if derived, they can win a prize. (No control replay combination) indicates that duplicate winning (the combination of other replay combination that is duplicate winning is different from each other), and is derived only by RT2.
In the "left first stop replay 2", the reel 65 is stopped in a manner in which the promotion replay 2 is won when the stop button 27L is first operated in the derived game, while the reel 65 is stopped in the game other than the stop button 27L. When the stop button is operated for the first time, it is a role to be stopped in a manner of winning a normal replay.
Similarly, in the "middle first stop replay 2", the reel 65 is stopped in a manner in which the promotion replay 2 is won when the stop button 27C is first operated in the derived game, while the stop button is stopped in the game. When a stop button other than 27C is operated for the first time, the reel 65 is stopped in a manner of winning a normal replay.
Similarly, in the "right first stop replay 2", the reel 65 is stopped in a manner in which the promotion replay 2 is won when the stop button 27R is first operated in the derived game, while the stop button is stopped in the game. When a stop button other than 27R is operated for the first time, the reel 65 is stopped in a manner of winning a normal replay.
As described above, a combination including promotion replay 2 and having different correct push orders may be collectively referred to as push order replay 2.

Here, the push order bell, push order replay 1, and push order replay 2 described above may be collectively referred to as an AT combination.

The advantageous operation method of the stop button 27 when the AT combination in the present embodiment is derived is configured in the pressing order, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured in the pressing timing, or the pressing order. It may be composed of both the pressing timing and the pressing timing. That is, it can be said that as an advantageous operation method of the stop button 27 when the AT combination is derived, an operation method configured by at least one of the pressing order and the pressing timing can be adopted.

Further, the derivation probability of the replay combination is different for each replay time, and when the advantages are compared from the viewpoint of the derivation probability of the replay combination, RT0 = RT1 <RT4 <RT2 <RT3. In particular, RT3 is a replay time in which the ball output rate exceeds 1, and can be said to be an advantageous replay time for the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the special combination and the replay combination are elected in duplicate, the reels are controlled so that the symbol corresponding to the replay combination is preferentially stopped on the effective line.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special combination and the replay combination are not elected in duplicate, but the special combination and the replay combination may be elected in duplicate.

Next, the internal lottery table 3 shown in FIG. 11C is a lottery table in which lottery values corresponding to each small winning combination are continuously arranged for each type of special gaming state. The sequence of lottery values used in one lottery is determined regardless of the game set value with reference to the type of special game state, and the lottery values of each small winning combination are as shown in the figure.

"Weak cherry", "strong cherry", and "watermelon" indicate that each of the weak cherry, strong cherry, and watermelon wins alone. Further, in the BB, the lottery values corresponding to each are the same regardless of the game set value, but in the RB, each combination is not derived.
Further, the derivation probabilities of the "weak cherry", the "strong cherry", and the "watermelon" in the BB are higher than the derivation probabilities of the normal game state and the inner game state.

In addition, regardless of the game state and the type of replay time during the stay, each of the weak cherry, the strong cherry, and the watermelon may be referred to as the derivation of the rare role.

As described above, the "common bell" indicates that the bell wins independently, and the corresponding lottery value is the same regardless of the game setting value. Further, the derivation probability of the "common bell" is higher than the sum of the derivation probability of the push order bell and the derivation probability of the "common bell" in each of the normal game state and the inner game state. In particular, in RB, a "common bell" is always derived for each game.

As described above, the special gaming state has a higher probability of deriving a small winning combination than the other gaming states, and can be said to be the most advantageous gaming state, and the ball output rate exceeds 1. Similarly, it can be said that the inner game state is a game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state because it is easy to shift to the special game state.

Further, the winning combination in the present embodiment has a difference in the derivation probability depending on the game setting value (the corresponding lottery value differs depending on the game setting value), and the derivation probability differs depending on the game setting value. It is composed of no combination (the lottery value is the same regardless of the game setting value), the latter combination may be referred to as a common combination for all settings, and the former combination may be referred to as a combination that is not a common combination for all settings.

<Types and transitions of game modes>
Next, the types and transitions of the game modes managed by the game mode control unit 111 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the types of game modes and the flow of transitions, and is a diagram in which symbols are added for each type of transition conditions.

There are three types of game modes managed by the game mode control unit 111: a normal mode, a high accuracy mode, and an AT mode.

The game mode managed by the game mode control unit 111 does not directly affect the determination of the internal lottery table used by the internal lottery unit 120, such as the game state and the replay time. However, it manages whether or not the notification of the correct push order is executed by using the instruction display LED 25d, the effect display device 63, etc., the ratio of winning the push order bell to the derived game bell, and the advantageous replay time (RT3). It can be said that it has a great influence on the player's advantage because it has a great influence on the ratio of staying in.

The normal mode is a game mode in which the notification of the correct push order is not executed, and the high accuracy is based on winning the high accuracy mode transition lottery (step S1115 in FIG. 17 described later) based on the derivation of the rare role. It shifts to the mode (transition condition (a)), and shifts to the AT mode based on winning the AT mode transition lottery (step S1107 of FIG. 17 described later) executed based on the derivation of the special combination. (Transition condition (b)).

The high-accuracy mode is a game mode in which the correct push order corresponding to the push order bell is notified at most once during the stay, and the AT mode transition lottery (described later) is executed based on the derivation of the special role. Based on winning step S1209 in FIG. 18, the game shifts to AT mode (transition condition (c)), and shifts to normal mode based on the number of high-accuracy mode games = 0 (transition condition (transition condition (c)). d)). The details of the high-accuracy mode including the number of high-accuracy mode games will be described later.

Further, the expectation of winning the AT mode transition lottery in the high accuracy mode is higher than that in the AT mode transition lottery in the normal mode, and the correct pressing order corresponding to the pressing order bell in the high accuracy mode can be executed. Therefore, it can be said that the high-accuracy mode is more advantageous than the normal mode from the viewpoints of the ease of transition to the AT mode and the ease of winning the bell in the game in which the push order bell is derived.

The AT mode is a game mode in which notification of the correct push order corresponding to the AT combination is always executed during the stay, and the end flag is turned ON (transition condition (e)), or the number of initialization games = The mode shifts to the normal mode based on the fact that it becomes 0 (transition condition (f)). The details of the AT mode including the end flag and the number of initialization games will be described later.

Further, in the AT mode, the replay time can be shifted to RT3 and can be easily stayed in RT3 by continuing to stay. Therefore, it can be said that it is more advantageous than the high accuracy mode. Furthermore, it can be said that it is more advantageous than the high accuracy mode from the ease of winning the bell in the game in which the push order bell is derived. Therefore, the player will proceed with the game in anticipation of the transition to the AT mode and the extension of the AT mode.

In the present embodiment, the correct push order is not notified in the normal mode, but the relationship is maintained in which the advantage based on the notification of the correct push order becomes higher in the order of the normal mode, the high accuracy mode, and the AT mode. If so, the correct pressing order may be notified in the normal mode.

Further, the high-accuracy mode in the present embodiment does not have to be provided, and when the high-accuracy mode is not provided, the advantageous mode matches the AT mode.

As described above, in the game machine 10, the game mode controlled by the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) includes a normal period (normal mode) and an instruction notification (notification of the correct push order) from the normal period. It can be said that the advantageous period (AT mode) in which the frequency of occurrence of) is high is included.

In addition, the AT mode has a first half part, a second half part, and a special part, and shifts according to the progress and development of the game.
Specifically, at the start of the AT mode, the player stays in the first half part and shifts to the second half part based on the number of games in the first half part = 0 (transition condition (g)). In the second half part, it shifts to the first half part based on the continuation flag being turned on (transition condition (h)), and it becomes a special part in a part when the continuation flag is turned on (number of continuation sets = 15). Migrate (migration condition (i)). Then, after shifting to the special part once, the player continues to stay in the special part until the number of initialization games = 0. The details of each part including the number of first half part games and the continuation flag will be described later.

In addition, in the latter half part, there are normal battle and Thaiman battle, and it shifts according to the development of the game. Specifically, the transition is performed based on the fact that the Timan battle transition flag is turned ON during the normal battle (transition condition (j)). The details of each battle including the Thaiman battle transition flag will be described later.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the special effect (Timan battle) and the special effect (normal battle) can be said to be the effects executed in the advantageous period (AT mode).

<Main flow related to game progress>
Next, the main flow related to the game progress in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15. However, since the components shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, 7 and 8 described above are also referred to, they should be referred to as appropriate.

13 to 15 are flowcharts showing the main flow of the game state control unit 110 related to the game progress in the present embodiment.
The game state control unit 110 executes one game while performing a series of processes from steps S101 to S149 shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, and repeatedly executes the game by repeatedly executing the series of processes. can do.
Note that each process shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 is a specific example, and a process other than the processes described here may be executed by the game state control unit 110. Further, at least a part of the series of processes shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 may not be executed by the game state control unit 110, but may be executed by a control unit other than the game state control unit 110.

First, steps S101 to S119 will be described with reference to FIG.

In the first step S101, a game start process, which is a process required in advance for starting the next game, is performed.
The game start processing according to the present embodiment includes, for example, the following processing.
(I) Processing to save various data related to the previous game.
(Ii) A process of clearing data indicating a symbol that has been stopped and displayed in the previous game.
(Iii) A process of acquiring a game setting value set at that time.

In step S103, a medal acceptance start process, which is a preparatory process for hanging medals for the next game, is performed.
The medal acceptance start processing according to the present embodiment includes, for example, the following processing.
(I) A process for operating the medal blocker 47b.
(Ii) When the re-game is activated as a result of the previous game, the process of multiplying the next game with the same number of medals as the medals hung for the game.

In step S105, it is determined whether or not the re-game is operating as a result of the previous game, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S109, and if not, the process proceeds to step S107.

In step S107, a medal management process, which is a process related to medals performed based on the detected operation or the state of the game machine 10, is performed.
The medal management process according to the present embodiment includes, for example, the following process.
(I) When it is detected that a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion slot 31, a process for checking that the inserted medal has normally passed through the insertion medal passage 51.
(Ii) A process of multiplying a medal confirmed to have passed normally by the process described in (i) for the next game. Alternatively, if the number of medals played for the next game has already reached the upper limit (3 medals), the number corresponding to the medals confirmed to have passed normally is added to the number of credits.
(Iii) If the number of medals hung for the next game has already reached the upper limit and the number of credits has also reached the upper limit (50 cards), the medal blocker passes the medals in the inserted medal passage 51. Treatment to inhibit 47b.
(Iv) When the pressing of the bet button 23 is detected, the number of medals corresponding to the pressed bet button 23 is subtracted from the number of credits, and the reduced number of medals is multiplied for the next game.
(V) A process of paying out a medal that can be settled when the press of the checkout button 32 is detected and there is a medal that can be settled.

In step S109, a reel rotation start check, which is a check as to whether or not the game start condition is satisfied, is performed.
In the reel rotation start check according to the present embodiment, on the premise that the operation of the start lever is detected, for example, whether or not the number (specified number) of medals required to start the game has already been hung. It is checked whether or not any of the stop buttons 27 is operated and whether or not the start lever sensor 44 is operating normally.

In step S111, it is determined whether or not the reel rotation start check is OK, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S113, and if not, the process returns to step S105.

In step S113, the internal lottery unit 120 executes an internal lottery using the internal lottery table.

In step S115, the winning combination flag setting unit 130 sets the winning combination “missing” in the case of winning combination or non-winning combination.

In step S117, the game mode management process at the start of the game is performed.
The game mode management process at the start of the game updates variables and flags for managing the game mode based on the game state during the stay, the game mode during the stay, and the winning combination set in the combination flag setting unit 130. This is a process for performing a process, a process for controlling the instruction display LED 25d, and the like. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S119, a game start command output process is performed in which the internal winning command is output to the sub-control unit 210 via the command generation unit 160.
In addition, in the internal winning command, in addition to the information that can identify the derived winning combination, the gaming state during the stay, the replay time during the stay, and the gaming mode during the stay, variables that are updated in the gaming mode during the stay. At least the information necessary for performing the effect control process at the time of receiving the internal winning command, such as the information that can identify the flag and the flag, is included.

From here, steps S121 to S139 will be described with reference to FIG.

In the first step S121, it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S123, and if not, the determination returns to step S121.

In step S123, the rotation control unit 140 drives the reel motor 68 to start the rotation of the plurality of reels 65.
In this way, when returning to the determination in step S121, the rotation of the plurality of reels 65 is not started, so that the rotation control unit 140 waits for the elapse of the wait time and starts the rotation of the plurality of reels 65. Will be made to.

In step S125, the rotation control unit 140 monitors whether the value of the passing symbol number detected by the reel sensor 66 is normal or abnormal while the reel 65 is rotating. A reel rotation error check is performed.

In step S127, it is determined by the reel rotation error check whether or not there is an abnormality, and if the condition is satisfied, the process returns to step S123, and if not, the process proceeds to step S129.
As described above, in step S127, when it is determined that the value of the detected symbol number being passed is abnormal for any one of the plurality of reels 65, the reel 65 determined to be abnormal is determined. , The process of step S123 (reel restart) is performed again.

In step S129, it is determined whether or not the rotation speeds of all the reels 65 have reached a predetermined speed, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S131, and if not, the process returns to step S125.

In step S131, the rotation control unit 140 performs a reel stop acceptance check, which is a process of checking whether or not there is a request (stop request) for stopping the rotation of the reel 65.
More specifically, in the reel stop reception check, when the stop button sensor 43a detects the operation of the stop button 27, the game state control unit 110 outputs a stop request to the reel 65 corresponding to the operated stop button 27. This is a process accepted by the rotation control unit 140.

In step S133, it is determined whether or not the stop request has been accepted, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S135, and if not, the process proceeds to step S139.

In step S135, the rotation control unit 140 performs symbol combination control for determining the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed in the frame of the reel frame 64 as a result of the game.
The symbol combination control according to the present embodiment includes, for example, the following processing.
(I) The symbol number of the symbol that has passed the reference position at the time of accepting the stop request is stored in the predetermined address of the RAM 102 as the symbol number at the time of accepting the stop.
(Ii) The rotation control unit 140 is based on the winning combination set in step S116 and the stop reception symbol number stored in the process of (i), and the symbol indicated by the stop reception symbol number or the symbol. Any of the symbols within the range of the four frames on the upstream side in the rotation direction is determined as the symbol to be stopped at the reference position (in the present embodiment, the position on the line L2). At this time, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination (in the case where there are a plurality of types of winning combination, the winning combination having a high priority) can be stopped on the effective line is determined with the highest priority.
(Iii) The rotation control unit 140 stops the symbol determined in (ii) at a reference position.

In step S137, a stop display command output process is performed in which the reel stop command is output to the sub-control unit 210 via the command generation unit 160.
The reel stop command includes at least information that can identify the type of the stopped reel (any of the reel 65L, the reel 65C, and the reel 65R) and the stopped position (symbol number) of the reel.

In step S139, it is determined whether or not all the reels 65 are stopped, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S141, and if not, the process returns to step S125. In this way, when all the reels 65 are not stopped, the processes of steps S125 to S139 are repeated.

From here, steps S141 to S151 will be described with reference to FIG.

In the first step S141, a determination process is performed by the display symbol determination unit 150.

In step S143, a state transition process for shifting the gaming state and the replay time is performed based on the transition conditions (a) to (f) described with reference to FIG.

In step S145, the game mode management process at the end of the game is performed.
The game mode management process at the end of the game is based on the game state during the stay, the game mode during the stay, the derived winning combination, and the variables and flags updated in the game mode management process at the start of the game. It is a process of performing a process of migrating. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 35.

In step S147, a state update command output process is performed in which the state update command is output to the sub-control unit 210 via the command generation unit 160.
In addition, in the state update command, in addition to the information that can specify the replay time after the state update after the update and the game mode after the update, the information that can specify the variables and flags managed in the game mode during the stay, etc. , At least the information necessary to perform the effect control process at the time of receiving the status update command is included.

In step S149, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination determined by the display symbol determination unit 150 is given.
In principle, the medals given in step S149 are stored and stored in the number of credits. However, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit, the game state control unit 110 controls a payout mechanism (not shown) built in the medal storage 93 to receive medals corresponding to the number exceeding the number of credits. It is paid out from the medal storage 93 to the medal outlet 35.

In step S151, an overflow check is performed to check the storage error sensor (not shown) provided in the medal storage 93 or the medal auxiliary storage 95.
More specifically, in the overflow check, when it is confirmed that the storage error sensor has detected an abnormality, an error command including an error display request is sent to the sub-control unit 210 via the command generation unit 160. This is the output process. As a result, the effect display unit 220 of the sub control unit 210 displays an error on the effect display device 63, and the sound output unit 230 of the sub control unit 210 outputs an error sound from the speaker 49.

<Process to manage each game mode>
Next, specific processes for managing the parts in the game mode and the AT mode shown in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 39.

First, the details of the game mode management process at the start of the game in the main flow of the game state control unit 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

In the first step S1001, it is determined whether or not the mode is high accuracy mode or AT mode, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1003, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1005.

In step S1003, the number of initialization games is subtracted by 1.
The number of initialized games defines the upper limit of the period of stay in the advantageous mode (high accuracy mode and AT mode), and realizes appropriate gambling. In addition, the number of games is subtracted each time a game during a stay is performed in an advantageous mode, regardless of the type of the game state during the stay, the type of replay time during the stay, and the type of the game mode during the stay.

By doing so, the length of the advantageous mode that can be experienced (in the normal gaming state) can be changed according to the transition condition of the internal state in the advantageous mode (particularly, the frequency of transition to the special gaming state). While achieving appropriate gambling by using the above-mentioned updated value, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game during the above-mentioned advantageous period.

In step S1005, it is determined whether or not the mode is normal, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1007, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1009.

In step S1007, the normal mode management process is performed at the start of the game.
The normal mode management process at the start of a game is mainly a process of determining a transition condition from a normal mode to another game mode (high accuracy mode, AT mode) and preparing for the transition. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1009, it is determined whether or not the mode is high accuracy, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1011. If not, the process proceeds to step S1013.

In step S1011, the high-accuracy mode management process at the start of the game is performed.
The high-accuracy mode management process at the start of the game is mainly a process of determining the transition condition from the high-accuracy mode to the AT mode and preparing for the transition. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1013, the AT mode management process at the start of the game is executed.
The AT mode management process at the start of the game is mainly a process of determining the transition condition to each part in the AT mode and the transition condition from the AT mode to the normal mode, and preparing for the transition. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1015, the instruction display LED is updated, and then the game mode management process at the start of the game is terminated.
The instruction display LED is updated in a part when the push order bell is derived in the high accuracy mode, and when the AT combination is derived in the AT mode, the instruction display LED 25d is displayed in a manner capable of specifying the correct push order. It is a process of turning on.

Next, the details of the game start normal mode management process in the game start game mode management process will be described with reference to FIG.

In the first step S1101, it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal game state, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1103, and if not, the normal mode management process at the start of the game ends.

In step S1103, it is determined whether or not the common combination for all settings has been derived, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1105, and if not, the normal mode management process at the start of the game ends.

In step S1105, it is determined whether or not the special combination has been derived, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1107, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1113.

In step S1107, an AT mode transition lottery is performed.
The AT mode transition lottery is a process in which whether or not to shift to the AT mode and the AT level when shifting to the AT mode are determined by the lottery. The details of the lottery will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1109, it is determined whether or not the AT mode transition lottery performed immediately before has been won, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1111. If not, the normal mode management at the start of the game is performed. End the process.

In step S1111, the AT mode transition flag is set to ON, and then the normal mode management process at the start of the game ends.
The AT mode transition flag is a flag that shifts to the AT mode when set to ON.

In step S1113, it is determined whether or not the rare combination has been derived, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to S1115, and if not, the normal mode management process at the start of the game ends.

In step S1115, a high-accuracy mode transition lottery is performed.
The high-accuracy mode transition lottery is a process of determining whether or not to shift to the high-accuracy mode and the number of high-accuracy mode games to shift to the high-accuracy mode by lottery. The details of the lottery will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1117, it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy mode transition lottery performed immediately before is won, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1119. If not, the normal mode at the start of the game is performed. End the management process.

In step S1119, the high-accuracy mode transition flag is set to ON, and then the normal mode management process at the start of the game ends.
The high-accuracy mode transition flag is a flag that shifts to the high-accuracy mode when set to ON.

Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the details of the game start high accuracy mode management process in the game start game mode management process will be described.

In the first step S1201, it is determined whether or not the player is in the in-game state or in the BB that shifts due to the winning of the BB1 (hereinafter, may be referred to as the BB1), and when the condition is satisfied. Ends the high-accuracy mode management process at the start of the game, and proceeds to step S1203 if not.

In step S1203, the number of high-accuracy mode games is subtracted by 1.
The number of high-accuracy mode games is the number of games that specify the length of time to stay in the high-accuracy mode. In addition, the number of games is subtracted for games that are not staying in either the internal game state or the game state in BB1, but the number of high-accuracy mode games in the game in BB1 based on the derivation of "BB1 + watermelon". May not be subtracted.

In step S1205, it is determined whether or not the common combination for all settings has been derived. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1207. If not, the high-accuracy mode management process at the start of the game ends. ..

In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the special combination has been derived, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1209, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1215.

In step S1209, an AT mode transition lottery is performed. The details of the lottery will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1211, it is determined whether or not the AT mode transition lottery that was performed immediately before was won, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1213. If not, the game start high accuracy mode End the management process.

In step S1213, the AT mode transition flag is set to ON.

In step S1215, it is determined whether or not the rare combination has been derived, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to S1217, and if not, the normal mode management process at the start of the game ends.

In step S1217, a process of adding the number of high-accuracy mode games is performed, and then the high-accuracy mode management process at the start of the game is ended.
The process of adding the number of high-accuracy mode games is a process of drawing the number of high-accuracy mode games and adding the number of winning high-accuracy modes to the existing number of high-accuracy modes. The details of the lottery will be described later with reference to FIG.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when a special combination having no difference in the derivation probability is derived according to the game setting value, preparations for shifting from the normal mode or the high accuracy mode to the AT mode (AT mode transition). Flag ON) may be performed. On the other hand, when a special combination having a difference in the derivation probability according to the game set value is derived, the preparation is not performed. Therefore, the difference in the degree of expectation for shifting to the AT mode can be reduced between the game set values.

In addition, when a special combination having a difference in the derivation probability is derived according to the game setting value, preparations for shifting from the normal mode or the high accuracy mode to the AT mode may be made.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a general combination having no difference in the derivation probability is derived according to the game setting value, preparations for shifting from the normal mode to the high accuracy mode (high accuracy mode transition flag ON), Alternatively, the number of high-probability mode games may be added. On the other hand, when a general combination having a difference in the derivation probability is derived according to the game set value, the preparation or the addition is not performed. Therefore, the difference between the degree of expectation for shifting to the high-accuracy mode and the degree of expectation for adding the number of high-accuracy mode games can be reduced between the game set values.

In addition, when a general combination having a difference in derivation probability is derived according to the game setting value, these processes (preparation for shifting from the normal mode to the high accuracy mode or addition of the number of high accuracy mode games) are performed. You may be asked.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the details of the AT mode transition lottery of FIG. 17, the high accuracy mode transition lottery of FIG. 17, the AT mode transition lottery of FIG. 18, and the high accuracy mode game number lottery of FIG.

FIG. 19A is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table used for the AT mode transition lottery in the normal mode, and FIG. 19B is an example of a lottery table used for the AT mode transition lottery in the high accuracy mode. FIG. 3C is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table used for a high-accuracy mode transition lottery in a normal mode and a high-accuracy mode game number lottery in a high-accuracy mode.
Further, the numerical value shown inside each lottery table is a lottery value, and in each lottery, a random number updated by the game state control unit 110 (a 1-byte random number is used in this embodiment, and the range is 0. With respect to ~ 255), the lottery values are added in order from the top of the corresponding lottery value column, and the result corresponding to the lottery value in which the carry occurs is derived as the winning result. The lottery value 0 shown in each lottery table may or may not exist as actual data.

FIG. 19A shows that the lottery values corresponding to each of AT levels 1 to 3 when "BB1 + watermelon" is derived are "0", "0", and "256" in order. In this case, it shifts to AT mode at a ratio of 256/256, and it is shown that AT level 3 is set in the shifted AT mode, and when "BB2 (single or duplicate)" is derived. The lottery values in the above are "80", "18", and "2" in order. In this case, the AT mode is shifted to the AT mode at a ratio of 100/256, and most of the shifted AT modes are AT level 1. Is shown, and the lottery values when "RB1, 2 (single or duplicate)" are derived are "40", "9", and "1" in order, and in this case, the ratio of 50/256. It is shown that the AT mode is shifted to, and most of the shifted AT modes are AT level 1. There are AT levels 1, 2, and 3 as AT levels, and the advantage in the AT mode increases in this order (details will be described later).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when "BB1 + watermelon" is derived, the ratio is higher than when "BB2 (single or duplicate)" and "RB1, 2 (single or duplicate)" are derived. It shifts to the AT mode, and the advantage of the set AT level is also high.

In FIG. 19B, lottery corresponding to each of AT levels 1 to 3 when "BB1 + watermelon", "BB2 (single or duplicate)", and "RB1, 2 (single or duplicate)" are derived. Since the values are shown and the relative relationship between the lottery values is the same as that in FIG. 6A, a specific description thereof will be omitted. In addition, this figure shows that the AT mode transition rate is higher when "BB2 (single or duplicate)" and "RB1, 2 (single or duplicate)" are derived as compared with the normal mode. Has been done.

Further, in the present embodiment, when "BB1 + watermelon" is derived, the mode is always shifted to the AT mode, but the shift is not limited to this, and the loss is within the range where the expectation of the shift to the AT mode is the highest. (No transition to AT mode) may be provided, or a part or all of the loss may be shifted to the high accuracy mode (in the high accuracy mode, the number of high accuracy mode games is added).

Further, in the present embodiment, when "BB1 (single)", "BB1 + weak cherry", "BB1 + strong cherry", that is, a winning combination that is not a common combination for all settings including BB1 is derived, the AT mode shifts. If the lottery (transition to AT mode) is not performed and "BB1 + watermelon", which is a common combination for all settings including BB1, is derived as a winning combination, an AT mode transition lottery (transition to AT mode) is performed. It has become like. Here, since the combination of symbols constituting the BB1 is the same regardless of the winning combination, the player is not made to judge whether or not to shift to the AT mode only by the mode of the reel 65 when the BB1 is won. Can be done.

Further, in the present embodiment, the AT mode transition lottery is performed for all of BB2 and RB1 and 2, but at least a part of the winning combination group including these special combinations may be a winning combination that is not a common combination for all settings.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when "BB1 + watermelon" is derived, AT level 3 is set when the AT mode is entered due to the derivation of "BB1 + watermelon". The advantage after the shift to the AT mode is higher than that when the shift to the AT mode is caused by another opportunity. As a method for increasing this advantage, a method different from that of the present embodiment may be used, such as increasing the number of AT sets to be given.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, a lottery for whether or not to shift to the AT mode and a lottery for the AT level are performed at the same time, but each lottery is executed separately. You may do so. In particular, when the transition to the AT mode is confirmed, such as when "BB1 + watermelon" in the present embodiment is derived (when the corresponding lottery value or the sum of the corresponding lottery values matches the range of random numbers used. ) May not be drawn for whether or not to shift to the AT mode.

Similarly, when only one AT level is won, as in the case where "BB1 + watermelon" in the present embodiment is derived, the AT level lottery may not be performed.

Further, as in the present embodiment, in the case where the lottery for whether or not to shift to the AT mode and the lottery for the AT level are performed at the same time, if the "BB1 + watermelon" in the present embodiment is derived, the lottery is performed at the same time. May not be done.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when "BB1 + watermelon" is derived, when "BB1 + watermelon" is derived and the AT mode is shifted, when the AT mode is shifted to another opportunity. The advantage after shifting to the AT mode is higher than that.

FIG. 19 (c) shows lottery values corresponding to the number of high-accuracy mode games when “weak cherry (single)”, “strong cherry (single)”, and “watermelon (single)” are derived. When "weak cherry (single)" is derived, the ratio is 128/256, and when "strong cherry (single)" is derived, the ratio is 256/256, "watermelon (single)". ) ”Is derived, it is shown that the mode shifts to the high-accuracy mode at a rate of 64/256 (the number of high-accuracy mode games is added).

In the present embodiment, the lottery for whether or not to shift to the high accuracy mode and the lottery for the number of high accuracy mode games are executed at the same time, but each lottery may be executed separately.

Next, the details of the game start AT mode management process in the game start game mode management process will be described with reference to FIG.

In the first step S1301, it is determined whether or not the game is in the in-game state or in BB1, and if the condition is satisfied, the AT mode management process at the start of the game is terminated, and if not, the step Proceed to S1303.

In step S1303, it is determined whether or not "BB1 + watermelon" has been derived, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1305, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1307.

In step S1305, the AT set number addition process common to all parts is executed.
The AT set number addition process common to all parts is a process of drawing the number of AT sets to be added and adding the number of winning AT sets to the existing number of AT sets. The details of the lottery will be described later with reference to FIG. 22.
Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery for the number of AT sets is performed only when "BB1 + watermelon" is derived, but the lottery for the number of AT sets is performed when a special combination is derived other than the derivation of "BB1 + watermelon". May be done.

In step S1307, it is determined whether or not it is the first half part, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1309, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1311.

In step S1309, the first half part management process at the start of the game is executed, and then the AT mode management process at the start of the game ends. The details of the AT mode management process at the start of the game will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1311, it is determined whether or not it is a special part, and if the condition is satisfied, the AT mode management process at the start of the game is ended, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1313.

In step S1313, it is determined whether or not the continuation flag is set to ON, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1321, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1315.
The continuation flag is a flag that, when set to ON, shifts from the latter half part to the first half part or a special part (AT set continues).

In step S1315, it is determined whether or not it is a normal battle, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1317, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1319.

In step S1317, the normal battle management process is executed, and then the AT mode management process at the start of the game is terminated. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 23.

In step S1319, the Thaiman battle management process is executed, and then the AT mode management process at the start of the game is terminated. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 31.

In step S1321, the continuous AT set number addition process is executed, and then the game start AT mode management process ends. The details of the continuous AT set number addition process will be described later with reference to FIG. 32.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the staying game state is different from the in-game state and when the staying game state is different from that in the BB based on BB1, the process related to the management of the AT mode ( Steps S1303 to S2325) are performed. By doing so, the advantage of the AT mode can be reduced between the game set values.
In addition, when the staying game state is the internal game state and the staying game state is in the BB based on BB1, the process related to the management of the AT mode may be performed.

Next, the details of the game start first half part management process in the game start AT mode management process will be described with reference to FIG.

In the first step S1401, it is determined whether or not it is the first game of the first half part, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1403, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1405.

In step S1403, the battle pattern is set.
The battle pattern setting is a process in which the battle order (competition pattern) of each character to be battled in the latter half part is determined by lottery, and the determined battle pattern is set. Here, the battle pattern once set is maintained until the end of the current set. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1405, the number of first half part games is subtracted by 1.
The number of games in the first half is the number of games that defines the period of stay in the first half. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of the games is subtracted from the number of the first half part games to the games that are not staying in any of the in-game state and the game state in BB1, but the number of games is derived from "BB1 + watermelon". It may also be subtracted in the base BB1.

In step S1407, it is determined whether or not the rare combination has been derived, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1409, and if not, the first half part management process at the start of the game ends.

In step S1409, the AT set number addition process in the first half part is performed, and then the first half part management process at the start of the game is ended.
The AT set number addition process in the first half part is a process of drawing the number of AT sets and adding the winning AT set number to the existing AT set number. The details of the lottery will be described later with reference to FIG. 22.

Next, using FIG. 22, a lottery for the number of AT sets in the AT set number addition process common to all parts in FIG. 20, a lottery for the battle pattern in the battle pattern setting process in FIG. 21, and the number of AT sets in the first half part of the figure. The lottery of the number of AT sets in the addition process will be described.
FIG. 22A is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table used for lottery of the number of AT sets in the total number of AT sets addition process, and FIG. 22B is a lottery table used for lottery of a battle pattern. FIG. 6C is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table used for lottery of the number of AT sets in the AT set number addition process in the first half part.
Further, the numerical value shown inside each lottery table is a lottery value, and in each lottery, a random number updated by the game state control unit 110 (a 1-byte random number is used in this embodiment, and the range is 0. With respect to ~ 255), the lottery values are added in order from the top of the corresponding lottery value column, and the result corresponding to the lottery value in which the carry occurs is derived as the winning result. The lottery value 0 shown in each lottery table may or may not exist as actual data.

FIG. 22A shows lottery values corresponding to each of the AT sets 2, 3 and 5 when "BB1 + watermelon" is derived, and when "BB1 + watermelon" is derived. It is shown that the number of AT sets is won at a ratio of 256/256.

FIG. 22B shows the details of the battle patterns 1 to 22 (competition character types (any of A to F) corresponding to the battle character numbers 1 to 5) and the lottery values corresponding to each battle pattern. ing.
Specifically, in the battle patterns 1 to 5, the battle character type B is set for any one of the battle character numbers 1 to 5, and the battle character type A is set for the remaining battle character numbers. In the battle patterns 6 to 9, the battle character type C is set for the battle character number 5, the battle character type B is set for any one of the battle character numbers 1 to 4, and the battle character type A is set for the remaining battle character numbers. Is set. In the battle patterns 10 to 13, the battle character type D is set for the battle character number 5, the battle character type B is set for any one of the battle character numbers 1 to 4, and the battle character type A is set for the remaining battle character numbers. Is set. In the battle patterns 14 to 17, the battle character type E is set for the battle character number 5, the battle character type B is set for any one of the battle character numbers 1 to 4, and the battle character type A is set for the remaining battle character numbers. Is set. In the battle patterns 18 to 21, the battle character type F is set for two adjacent battle character numbers, and the battle character type A is set for the remaining battle character numbers. In the battle pattern 22, the battle character type B is set for all the battle character numbers. The details of each battle character type will be described later.
In addition, as shown in this figure, the lottery values corresponding to each battle pattern have higher winning probabilities in the order of battle patterns 22, 18 to 21, 14 to 17, 10 to 13, 6 to 9, and 1 to 5. ..

In FIG. 22 (c), lottery values corresponding to the number of AT sets 1 to 3 when "weak cherry (single)", "strong cherry (single)", and "watermelon (single)" are derived are shown. It is shown.
Specifically, when "weak cherry (single)" is derived, the ratio is 16/256, and when "strong cherry (single)" is derived, the ratio is 65/256. It is shown that the number of AT sets is won at a rate of 16/256 when "single)" is derived.
In the present embodiment, the lottery for whether or not to add the number of AT sets and the lottery for the number of AT sets to be added are executed at the same time, but each lottery may be executed separately.

Next, the details of the normal battle management process in the AT mode management process at the start of the game will be described with reference to FIG. 23.

In the first step S1501, the number of elapsed games is added by 1.
As for the number of elapsed games, the smaller the number of games, the larger (advantageous) the battle result points (details will be described later) added in the battle result point addition process (step S2405 in FIG. 33) when the game is not via Thaiman battle. It is a number. In addition, the number of games is the number of games added in a game that does not stay in any of the in-game state and the game state in BB1 during a normal battle.

In step S1503, the number of second half part games is subtracted by 1. The number of games in the second half is the number of games that defines the period of stay in the second half, and if the number of games is already 0, 0 is maintained. Further, the number of games is subtracted from the game that is not staying in either the internal game state or the game state in BB1, but the number of games is subtracted in BB1 based on the derivation of "BB1 + watermelon". You may do so.

In step S1505, it is determined whether or not the special combination has been derived, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1507, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1509.

In step S1507, 1 battle result point is added.
The battle result point is a value referred to in the AT set number addition process (step S2307 in FIG. 32) when shifting from the second half part to the first half part (when the AT set is continued), and the larger the cumulative total of the points, the larger the cumulative number of the points. The expected value of the number of AT sets added when the AT set is continued increases. Therefore, if a special role is derived during a normal battle, it can be said that the subsequent game is advantageous.

That is, when the special effect (normal battle) of the game machine 10 is completed with the clearing of the first object (combat character image corresponding to any of the battle character types B, E, and F), the above special effect is performed. When the special combination (BB2, RB1, RB2) is activated from the start to the end, the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) has a higher degree of advantage than the case where the special combination does not operate. In other words, there is a tendency to do.

By doing so, the superiority of the special role can be further enhanced by increasing the degree of advantage given to the end of the special effect when the special role is won, and by winning or operating the special role. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In step S1509, it is determined whether or not the number of second half part games = 0, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1511, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1517.

In step S1511, it is determined whether or not the boss flag is set to ON, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1517, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1513.
The boss flag is a flag that, when set to ON, forcibly sets the opponent character type B and performs the special clear lottery process shown in FIG. 26.

In step S1513, it is determined whether or not the push order bell or the common bell has been derived, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1515, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1517.

In step S1515, it is determined whether or not the game is in the special gaming state, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1517, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1521.

In step S1517, the battle character setting process is performed.
The battle character setting process is a process of setting (designating) the battle character number of the game and the battle character type of the game. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 24.

In step S1519, the clear determination process is performed, and then the normal battle management process ends.
The clear determination process is a process of determining whether or not to clear the opponent character number of the game, and performing a process corresponding to the result of the determination. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 25.

In step S1521, the final judge process is performed, and then the normal battle management process ends.
The final judge process is a process of setting either the continuation flag or the end flag to ON. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 29.
Further, the end flag is a flag that, when set to ON, shifts from the AT mode to the normal mode (the AT set ends).

In the present embodiment, as shown in steps S151 to S1515, it corresponds to any of the cases where the boss flag is set to ON, the push order bell or the common bell is not won, and the special game state is set. In this case, the AT set does not end (the latter half part is maintained) even when the number of second half part games = 0. By doing so, it is possible to suppress a decline in the interest of the game after the number of part games in the latter half becomes 0.

When the number of second half part games = 0, the final judge processing may be performed without fail.

Next, the details of the battle character setting process in the normal battle management process will be described with reference to FIG. 24.

In the first step S1601, it is determined whether or not it is the first game of the latter half part, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1611, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1603.

In step S1603, the opponent character number is updated.
The battle character number update is a process of adding 1 to the current battle character number and converting the current battle character number to 1 when the battle character number after the addition becomes 6.

In step S1605, it is determined whether or not the current (after addition) opponent character number has been cleared, and if the condition is satisfied, the process returns to step S1603, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1607.

In step S1607, it is determined whether or not the boss flag is set to ON, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1609, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1613.

In step S1609, it is determined whether or not the battle character type corresponding to the current battle character number is B, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1613, and if not, step S1603 is performed. go back.

In step S1611, 1 is set for the current opponent character number.

In step S1613, the opponent character type of the game is set. Specifically, the battle character type corresponding to the current battle character number of the set battle pattern is set as the battle character type of the game.

Note that setting the battle character type for the battle character type of the game may be expressed simply as setting the battle character type. In addition, the battle character number at the time when the battle character type is set is referred to as the battle character number of the game, and treating as the battle character number of the game may be expressed simply by setting the battle character number.

As shown in step S1605, the cleared opponent character number does not become the opponent character number of the game. Therefore, when the battle character number is cleared, the cleared battle character number is not set again (removed from the candidates for the battle character number), and the candidates for the set battle character number are reduced.

That is, in other words, the game machine 10 tends to reduce the objects (combat character images) that can be specified by the clearing means (normal battle management process shown in FIG. 23) as the special effect (normal battle) continues. it can.

In the present embodiment, the sub-board 200 performs an effect corresponding to the normal battle during the normal battle managed by the main board 100. Therefore, in the present invention, the two (normal battle and production during normal battle) are not distinguished. Therefore, in the present invention, the special effect managed by the main board 100 refers to the state itself (normal battle) managed by the main board 100, and the special effect managed by the sub board 200 provides an effect corresponding to the state. pointing.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in steps S1603 to S1607 and step S1613, when the boss flag is set to OFF, the opponent character numbers are set in a certain order. By doing so, it may be possible to make it easier for the player to predict the set opponent character type.

As a method of setting the battle character number when the boss flag is set to OFF, the order in which the battle character number is set is changed every time the battle character number goes around, or the battle character number is set from the settable battle character number. Any method may be adopted as long as it is a method of setting the battle character numbers at an equal ratio from the settable battle character numbers, such as a method of evenly drawing the battle character numbers to be played.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in steps S1603 to S1609 and step S1613, when the boss flag is set to ON, the battle character number corresponding to the battle character type B is forcibly set.

As a method of setting the battle character number when the boss flag is set to ON, when the battle character number to be set is drawn from the settable battle character numbers, the battle character number corresponding to the target character type B is selected. When the boss flag is set to ON, such as a method for increasing the probability of winning, the opponent character number corresponding to the opponent character type B is more likely to be set than when the boss flag is set to OFF (weighted). Any method may be adopted as long as the method (set) is used.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, in the pattern (competition pattern) in which the clearing means (normal battle management process shown in FIG. 23) specifies the object (competition character image), the remaining objects are equally proportioned. The first target regardless of the presence or absence of the specified normal pattern (competition character setting process in FIG. 24 when the boss flag is OFF) and the second object (competition character image corresponding to any of the battle character types A, C, and D). It can be said that a special pattern (competition character setting process in FIG. 24 when the boss flag is ON) for specifying an object (competition character image corresponding to the battle character type B) is included.

By doing so, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game during the above-mentioned special production.

Further, in the present embodiment, the normal pattern and the special pattern are switched according to the setting state of the boss flag during the normal battle, but the switching condition is a condition that can be satisfied during the special production. In addition, any condition may be adopted, such as a condition that is satisfied before the special effect is started.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, it can be said that the special effect can be started by the normal pattern and can be switched from the normal pattern to the special pattern in a part of the games executed during the execution period of the special effect.

By doing so, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game during the above-mentioned special production.

Further, in the present embodiment, the pattern at the start of the normal battle is fixed to the above-mentioned normal pattern, the pattern at the start of the normal battle is fixed to the above-mentioned special pattern, and which pattern is to be used is determined by lottery or the like. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, the battle character number (combat character image described later) is set for each game during the normal battle, but it may be set for each of a plurality of games, and any winning combination may be set. It may be set in a game in which an arbitrary condition is satisfied, such as setting in a derived game. That is, the opponent character number may be set in at least a part of the games performed during the normal battle. If the settings are made at regular intervals as in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the game in which the opponent character number is set.

Next, the details of the clear determination process in the normal battle management process will be described with reference to FIG. 25.

In the first step S1701, it is determined whether or not the boss flag is set to ON, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1703, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1705.

In step S1703, a special clear lottery process is performed, and then the clear determination process ends.
The special clear lottery process is one of the processes of drawing whether or not to clear the opponent character number of the game, and the details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 26.

In step S1705, it is determined whether or not the push order bell or the common bell has been derived, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1711, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1707.

In step S1707, it is determined whether or not the rare combination has been derived. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1709, and if not, the clear determination process ends.

In step S1709, a clear lottery process is performed when a rare role is won.
The clear lottery process at the time of winning the rare role is one of the processes of drawing whether or not to clear the opponent character number of the game, and the details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 27.

In step S1711, the bell continuous counter is incremented by 1, and if the counter is already 5, it is maintained at 5.

In step S1713, a clear lottery is performed when the bell is won.
The bell winning clear lottery is a process of drawing whether or not to clear the opponent character number of the game based on the value of the bell continuous counter. The details of the lottery will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1715, it is determined whether or not the opponent character number of the game has been cleared. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to S1717, and if not, the process proceeds to S1719.

It should be noted that clearing the battle character number may be expressed as clearing the battle character type on the premise that the correspondence between the battle character number and the battle character type is secured by the set battle pattern.

In step S1717, post-clearing processing is performed, and then the clearing determination processing is terminated.
The clearing process is a process of updating various flags and variables according to the battle character type corresponding to the cleared battle character number, and the details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 28.

In step S1719, it is determined whether or not the opponent character type of the game is F. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to S1721, and if not, the clear determination process is terminated.

In step S1721, the opponent character number update process is executed, and then the clear determination process ends.
In the battle character number update process, the current battle character number is added by 1 as in step S1603 of FIG. 24, and when the added battle character number becomes 6, the current battle character number is converted to 1. It is a process.

As described above, when the battle character type is F, the battle character number in the game is advanced by two together with the battle character number update process in step S1603. Therefore, it can be said that the battle patterns 18 to 21 including the battle character type F are patterns in which the number of battle characters is smaller than that of other battle patterns.

Even when the battle character type is F, the battle character number update process in step S1721 (including step S1909 in FIG. 27, which will be described later) may not be performed. In this case, in the next game of the game in which the battle character number of the game is the battle character number in front of the battle character numbers corresponding to the adjacent battle character type F, the battle character type F is set again. It will be.

Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the details of the special clear lottery process in the clear determination process described with reference to FIG. 25 will be described.

In the first step S1801, it is determined whether or not the common combination for all settings has been derived. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1803, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1815.

In step S1803, a special clear lottery is performed.
The special clear lottery is a process of drawing whether or not to clear the opponent character number based on the derived winning combination. The details of the lottery will be described later with reference to FIG. 30.

The special clear lottery is a lottery with the highest expectation that the opponent character number of the game will be cleared as compared with other clear lottery (details will be described later). Further, as described above, when the boss flag is set to ON, a special clear lottery will be performed. Therefore, when the boss flag is set to ON, it can be said that the subsequent game becomes advantageous.

In step S1805, it is determined whether or not the opponent character number of the game has been cleared, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to S1807, and if not, the process proceeds to S1815.

In step S1807, the continuation flag is set to ON.
In this way, in the game in which the special clear lottery process is performed, that is, in the game in which the boss flag is set to ON, the opponent character type B is set. Therefore, the continuation flag is set to ON.

In step S1809, the special flag is set to ON.
When the special flag is set to ON, 2 battle result points are added in the continuous battle result point addition process (described later with reference to FIG. 33) (the subsequent game becomes advantageous). Therefore, when the boss flag is set to ON, it can be said that the subsequent game becomes advantageous.

In step S1811, the clear counter is incremented by 1.
The clear counter is a counter in the final judge lottery (step S2105 of FIG. 29, which will be described later), the larger the value of the counter, the higher the probability of winning the clear (the subsequent game becomes advantageous). Further, the counter is a counter in which, in the battle result point addition process (step S2405 of FIG. 33 described later) when the game is not via the Thaiman battle, the larger the value of the counter, the smaller the added battle result points.

In step S1813, the boss flag is set to OFF.

In step S1815, the bell continuous counter is reset to zero.

Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the details of the rare combination winning clear lottery process in the clear determination process described with reference to FIG. 25 will be described.

In the first step S1901, a clear lottery is performed when a rare role is won.
The clear lottery at the time of winning the rare role is a lottery in which the lottery result of winning the number of second half part games, winning the boss flag, or clearing the opponent character number can be derived based on the derived rare role. The details of the above will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1903, it is determined whether or not the opponent character number of the game has been cleared. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1905, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1907.

In step S1905, the post-clearing process is performed, and then the clear determination process is terminated. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 28.

In step S1907, it is determined whether or not the opponent character type of the game is F, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1909, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1911.

In step S1909, the opponent character number update process is performed.
The battle character number update process is the same as in step S1603 of FIG. 24 and step S1721 of FIG. 25, the current battle character number is added by 1, and when the battle character number after the addition becomes 6, the current battle is performed. This is the process of converting the character number to 1.

In step S1911, it is determined whether or not the number of second half part games has been won, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1913, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1915.

In step S1913, the number of the second half part games is added by 5, and then the clear lottery process at the time of winning the rare role is completed.

In step S1915, it is determined whether or not the boss flag has been won, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1917, and if not, the rare combination winning clear lottery process ends.

In step S1917, the boss flag is set to ON.

In step S1919, the boss counter is incremented by 1, and then the clear lottery process for winning the rare combination ends.
The boss counter is referred to in the battle result point addition process (step S2405 in FIG. 33 described later) when the game is not via the Thaiman battle, which will be described later. The larger the value of the counter, the larger the battle result points to be added (the subsequent game). It is a counter (which is advantageous).

Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the details of the clear post-processing in the clear determination process described with reference to FIG. 25 and the clear lottery process at the time of winning the rare combination described with reference to FIG. 27 will be described.

In the first step S2001, the opponent character number of the game is set to have been cleared.

In step S2003, the clear counter is incremented by 1.
As described in step S1811 of FIG. 26, when the clear counter is added, the subsequent game becomes advantageous. Therefore, when all the battle character types including the battle character type A are cleared, after that, It can be said that the game of is advantageous.

In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the opponent character type of the game is E or F, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2007, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2009.

In step S2007, the Timan battle transition flag is set to ON, and then the post-clearing process ends.

In this way, when the Timan battle transition flag is set to ON, the Timan battle is shifted to the second half part management process (described later with reference to FIG. 39) at the end of the game. Therefore, it can be said that the battle character types E and F are battle character types that shift to the Thaiman battle when cleared.

Also, the Thaiman battle is more advantageous than the normal battle (details will be described later). Therefore, it can be said that the opponent character types E and F are target character types in which the subsequent game is advantageous (compared to the case where it is not cleared) when it is cleared.

Further, since the normal battle ends when the game shifts to the Thaiman battle, it can be said that the battle character types E and F are the battle character types that trigger the end of the normal battle when cleared.

Further, when the battle character types E and F are set and the battle character type is cleared, the Thaiman battle transition flag is set to ON, but when the battle character types E and F are set, Regardless of whether or not the battle character type is cleared, the Thaiman battle transition flag may be set to ON.

Further, as described above, the battle pattern shown in FIG. 22 includes a battle pattern (competition patterns 14 to 22) including any of the battle character types E and F.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, in a part of the case where the special effect (normal battle) is executed, at least a part of the case specified by the clearing means shifts from the special effect (normal battle) to the special effect (Timan battle). It can be said that the special object (combat character image corresponding to the battle character types E and F) that triggers the action is included in the plurality of objects (combat character image) displayed in the above special effect.

Further, as described above, the battle pattern shown in FIG. 22 includes a battle pattern (competition patterns 14 to 17) including both battle character types B and E.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, in a part of the case where the above special effect is executed, the special target object (competition character image corresponding to the battle character type E) and the first target object (competition character corresponding to the battle character type B) It can be said that both of the images) are included in the plurality of objects displayed in the special effect.

By doing so, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game in the above-mentioned special production.

In step S2009, it is determined whether or not the opponent character type this time is B, and if the above condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2011, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2013.

In step S2011, the continuation flag is set to ON, and then the post-clearing process ends. Therefore, it can be said that the battle character type B is a battle character type in which the continuation flag is set to ON when cleared.

Further, when the continuation flag is set to ON, the latter half part shifts to the first half part or the special part (AT set continues). Therefore, it can be said that the battle character type B is a battle character type in which the subsequent game is advantageous (compared to the case where it is not cleared) when it is cleared.

Further, since the normal battle ends when the AT set continues, it can be said that the battle character type B is the battle character type that triggers the end of the normal battle.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, in a part of the case where the special effect is executed, the first object (competition corresponding to the battle character types B, E, and F) whose clearing triggers the end of the special effect It can be said that the character image) is included in the plurality of objects displayed in the special effect.

In step S2013, it is determined whether or not the opponent character type of the game is C, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2015, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2017.

In step S2015, the number of second half part games is added by 5, and then the post-clearing process ends. Therefore, it can be said that the battle character type C is a battle character type in which the number of second half part games is added (AT mode is extended) when cleared.

Furthermore, when the number of second half part games is added, the subsequent normal battle becomes advantageous. Therefore, it can be said that the battle character type C is a battle character type in which the subsequent game is advantageous (compared to the case where it is not cleared) when it is cleared.

Further, since the normal battle does not end even if the number of the second half part games is added, it can be said that the battle character type C is a battle character type that does not trigger the end of the normal battle.

In this way, when the opponent character type C is cleared, the number of the second half part games is added by 5, and the execution of the final judge process (described later with reference to FIG. 29) in which the end flag can be set is delayed.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the second object (competition character image corresponding to any of the battle character types A, C, and D) includes an auxiliary object (competition character image corresponding to the battle character type C). When a special effect (normal battle) is executed in the advantageous section (AT mode), if the auxiliary object is cleared before the special end condition (second half part game number = 0) is satisfied, the above advantage In other words, the section is extended and the establishment of the special termination condition is delayed.

By doing so, by clearing the auxiliary object, not only the advantageous period is extended, but also the establishment of the special termination condition is delayed, so that the tension of the player is temporarily alleviated. It is possible to enhance the effect of the special effect as a whole by adjusting the tension.

In step S2017, it is determined whether or not the character type this time is D, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2019, and if not, the post-clearing process ends.

In step S2019, the boss flag is set to ON. Therefore, it can be said that the battle character type D is a battle character type in which the boss flag is set to ON when cleared.
Here, as described above, when the boss flag is set to ON, the subsequent game is advantageous. Therefore, it can be said that the battle character type D is a battle character type in which the subsequent game is advantageous when cleared.

Further, as described above, the battle pattern shown in FIG. 22 includes a battle pattern (competition patterns 10 to 13) including a battle character type D.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, it is a normal pattern (the battle character in FIG. 24 when the boss flag is OFF) that the second object (the battle character image corresponding to any of the battle character types A, C, and D) is cleared. It can be said that a special object (competition character image corresponding to the battle character type D) that triggers a switch from the special pattern (the battle character setting process in FIG. 24 when the boss flag is ON) can be included.

By doing so, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game during the special production (normal battle).

In step S2021, the boss counter is incremented by 1, and then the post-clearing process ends.
As described in step S1919 of FIG. 27, when the boss counter is added, the subsequent game becomes advantageous. Therefore, from this as well, if the opponent character type D is cleared, the subsequent game becomes advantageous. It can be said that it is a battle character type.

In addition, since the normal battle does not end in either case when the boss flag is set to ON or when the boss counter is added by 1, the battle character type D is a battle character type that does not trigger the end of the normal battle. It can be said that there is.

In this way, when the battle character type B is cleared, the continuation flag is set to ON, and when the battle character types E and F are cleared, the Timan battle flag is set to ON, and the next part The transition to is done (AT mode is extended). On the other hand, when the opponent character types A, C, and D are cleared, the transition to the next part is not performed. Therefore, it can be said that when the battle character types B, E, and F are cleared, the subsequent game is more advantageous than when the battle character types A, C, and D are cleared.

Further, the number of second half part games (5 in this embodiment) added when the opponent character type C is cleared is smaller than the initial value (30 in this embodiment) of the number of first half part games described later.

Further, in the present embodiment, the AT mode is not extended when the opponent character types A and D are cleared, but when the target character types A and D are cleared, the initial value of the number of first half part games (this embodiment). Then, the number of games smaller than 30) may be added to the number of second half part games. By doing so, the AT mode will be extended regardless of which of the opponent character types A to F is cleared. The number of second half part games added when the target character types A and D are cleared is larger than the number of second half part games added when the target character type C is cleared (5 in this embodiment). It may be made smaller.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) has the clear means (normal battle management process shown in FIG. 23) in the special effect (normal battle) executed in the advantageous period (AT mode). In at least a part of the case where the clearing of the target object (competitive character image) is determined, the game executed after the game in which the target object is cleared is made advantageous by extending the advantageous period, and the first target object (the first target object ( The length of the above-mentioned advantageous section (initial value of the number of part games in the first half = 30), which is extended when the battle character image corresponding to any of the battle character types B, E, and F is cleared, is the second object (the second object (initial value = 30). It can be said that it is longer than the length of the above-mentioned advantageous period (the number of added second half part games = 5), which is extended by clearing the battle character image corresponding to the battle character type C).

By doing so, the clearing of the first object that triggers the end of the special effect is extended compared to the clearing of the second object that does not trigger the end of the special effect. When the length becomes large and the above special effect is completed by clearing the object, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

Further, the battle pattern in the present embodiment does not include a battle pattern composed of only battle character types A, C, and D, that is, only battle character types that do not trigger the end of a normal battle, but the battle pattern May be included. Here, if the battle pattern includes a pattern consisting only of battle character types that do not trigger the end of a normal battle, the clear counter may become 5, and there may be no battle character numbers that can be set after that. In step S2009, a condition may be added as to whether or not the clear counter is 5. By doing so, the continuation flag is set to ON in a part when the opponent character types A, C, and D are cleared.

Further, a lottery may be performed when the opponent character types A, C, and D are cleared, and the continuation flag may be set to ON when the lottery is won. Even in this way, the continuation flag is set to ON in a part when the opponent character types A, C, and D are cleared.

In this way, the battle character types A, C, and D can be said to be battle character types that are less likely to trigger the end of the normal battle than the battle character types B, E, and F.

Further, as described above, all the battle character types that can be set in the present embodiment are non-advantageous battle character types in which the subsequent game is always advantageous when cleared, but the subsequent game is not advantageous even if cleared. It may be provided, and a battle pattern including a non-advantageous battle character type may be provided.

Next, the details of the final judge processing in the normal battle management processing will be described with reference to FIG. 29.

In the first step S2101, it is determined whether or not the number of AT sets> 0, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2103, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2105.

In step S2103, the number of AT sets is subtracted by 1.

In step S2105, the final judge lottery is performed. The details of the lottery will be described later with reference to FIG. 30.

In step S2107, it is determined whether or not the final judge lottery has been won, and if this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2109, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2111.

In step S2109, the continuation flag is set to ON, and then the final judge process ends.

In step S2111, the end flag is set to ON, and then the final judge process ends.

In the present embodiment, as shown in step S2101, step S2103, and step S2109, when the number of AT sets> 0, the continuation flag is set to ON without performing the final judge lottery. Therefore, it can be said that the addition of the number of AT sets makes the subsequent game advantageous.

In the present embodiment, the final judge lottery is performed in a part when the normal battle ends, but the final judge lottery may be performed in all cases when the normal battle ends.

Further, the end flag may be set to ON whenever the number of second half part games = 0 without providing the final judge processing. However, as in the present embodiment, if it is determined whether or not to set the end flag to ON in the final judge processing, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game after the number of part games in the latter half becomes 0. be able to.

Therefore, the game machine 10 is in the game mode in at least a part of the case where the special effect (normal battle) is executed in the advantageous period (AT mode) and the special end condition (the number of second half part games = 0) is satisfied. It can be said that the control means (game mode control unit 111) shifts from the advantageous section to the normal period (normal mode).

Next, the details of the bell winning clear lottery of FIG. 25, the special clear lottery of FIG. 26, the rare winning combination clear lottery of FIG. 27, and the final judge lottery of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 30A is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table used for a clear lottery at the time of winning a bell, and FIG. 30B is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table used for a special clear lottery. FIG. 3C is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table used for a clear lottery at the time of winning a rare role, and FIG. 3D is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table used for the final judge lottery. ..
Further, the numerical value shown inside each lottery table is a lottery value, and in each lottery, a random number updated by the game state control unit 110 (a 1-byte random number is used in this embodiment, and the range is 0. ~ 255), the lottery values are added in order from the top of the corresponding lottery value column (in the figure (a), only one lottery value corresponding to the set AT level is added), and carry occurs. The result corresponding to the lottery value is derived as the winning result. The lottery value 0 shown in each lottery table may or may not exist as actual data.

FIG. 30A shows lottery values corresponding to each of the cases where AT levels 1 to 3 during non-RB are set and the bell continuous counters 1 to 5 during RB (special game state). There is.
Specifically, when the bell continuous counter is between 1 and 4, the AT level is 32/256 when the AT level is 1, and 64/256 when the AT level is 2. In the case of, it is shown that the clear lottery is won at the ratio of 96/256, and in the case of RB, at the ratio of 128/256.

From this, it can be said that the advantage is higher in the order of AT level 1, AT level 2, AT level 3, and RB. Further, when the bell continuous counter is 5, it is shown that the clear lottery at the time of winning the bell is won at 256/256 at any AT level.

In the present embodiment, the clear lottery at the time of winning the bell is performed based on the number of times the push order bell or the common bell is derived, but this clear lottery is performed based on the number of times the bell is determined to be a prize. In this case, the lottery may be performed within the game mode management process at the end of the game.

Further, not limited to the push order bell or the common bell, the clear lottery at the time of winning the bell may be performed based on the number of times that the general role including the replay role is continuously derived (the number of times determined to be a prize). .. Further, as the winning combination that increases the number of times referred to in the lottery, a plurality of types of general winning combination may be adopted as in the present embodiment, or one type of general winning combination may be adopted.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the number of consecutive winnings in which the specific winning combination (pushing order bell or common bell) is continuously won in the lottery by the internal lottery means, or the specific winning combination is the symbol determination means (display symbol determination unit 150). In other words, the ratio of determining the clearing of the target object (competition character image) designated by the clearing means (normal battle management process shown in FIG. 23) changes based on the number of consecutive winnings determined by.

Further, in the game machine 10, when the number of consecutive winnings or the number of consecutive winnings exceeds the predetermined number (5), the clearing means can be said to determine the clearing of the designated object.

By doing so, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game when the specific winning combination is not cleared even if the specific winning combination is continuously won or won during the special production (normal battle).

In addition, in performing a clear lottery at the time of winning a bell, a special gaming state in which common bells are likely to be continuous (except during BB based on BB1) is advantageous. In particular, during the RB in which the common bell is surely derived 5 times or more (11 times or more in this embodiment) in succession, it is the most advantageous gaming state for performing this lottery, and it shifts to the RB during the normal battle. If you do, you can definitely clear one battle character number.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the winning combination that can be won by the internal lottery means (internal lottery unit 120) is a special combination (RB1) in which the specific winning combination is continuously won or won a predetermined number of times or more after the operation. In other words, 2) is included.

By doing so, the condition that the specific winning combination is won or won consecutively more than a predetermined number of times can be achieved with one opportunity (derivation of the special combination) (at least one of the above objects is cleared when the special combination is activated). It is possible to enhance the interest of the game during the above special production.

Further, the number of battle character numbers in the present embodiment is 5, and since the bells are surely derived 11 times in a row in the RB, the number of times the common bells are consecutive in the RB (11 in the present embodiment). ) Is equal to or greater than the number of battle character numbers (5 in this embodiment) plus the value of the bell continuous counter (5 in this embodiment) that can surely clear the battle character numbers. If you move to RB during the battle, you can clear all the opponent character numbers.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the number of times the specific winning combination is continuously won or won in the special combination (RB1, 2) is the number of the plurality of objects displayed in the special effect (normal battle) and the predetermined number. In other words, it is more than the total number of times.

By doing so, it is possible to clear all of the above-mentioned objects, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game during the above-mentioned special production.

Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the AT levels 1 to 3 having different advantages of the clear lottery at the time of winning the bell, the AT level 3 which is the most advantageous among the AT levels 1 to 3 in the RB is used in performing this lottery. It is more advantageous than when it is set.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the winning combination that can be won in the lottery by the internal lottery means includes a special combination in which the specific winning combination is continuously won or won after the operation, and the clearing means is designated. It has a plurality of judgment game modes (AT levels 1 to 3, during RB) in which the ratio of judging the clearing of the object is different, and the period during which the special combination is operating during the execution period of the special effect is It can be paraphrased that the clearing means determines by the special determination game mode (during RB) in which the ratio of determining the clear of the designated object is higher than that of the other determination game modes (AT levels 1 to 3).

By doing so, it is possible to increase the motivation to play the game while the special role is in operation, so that the interest of the game during the special production can be further enhanced.

In this embodiment, there is no change in the winning probability of the clear lottery when the bell continuous counter is between 1 and 4, but the winning probability of the clear lottery is not changed when the bell continuous counter is between 1 and 4. May change.

Further, in the present embodiment, the advantage of the AT level is different by giving the difference in the winning probability in the clear lottery at the time of winning the bell, but the advantage is not limited to this, and the number of games for managing the length of the AT mode is expected to be added. Any method may be adopted as long as the expected degree of the length of stay in the AT mode is different, such as different degrees.

FIG. 30B shows the lottery values corresponding to the case where the replay combination is derived and the case where the combination other than the replay combination is derived.
Specifically, it is shown that the clear lottery will be won at a rate of 64/256 when a replay combination is derived, and at a rate of 256/256 when a combination other than the replay combination is derived. There is. From this, it can be said that the special clear lottery is more advantageous than the clear lottery at the time of winning the bell.

FIG. 30 (c) shows "+ 5G", "boss flag", and "clear" when "weak cherry (single)", "strong cherry (single)", and "watermelon (single)" are derived. The lottery value corresponding to each is shown.
Specifically, the lottery values corresponding to "+ 5G", "boss flag", and "clear" when "weak cherry (single)" is derived are 64, 16, and 8 in that order, and in this case, When one of the benefits is won at a ratio of 88/256 and "strong cherry (single)" is derived, the lottery value is 0, 196, 60 in order, and in this case, 256/256. If one of the benefits is won at a rate and "watermelon (single)" is derived, the lottery values are 128, 16, and 8, in that case, and in this case, either at a rate of 152/256. It is shown that you will win the award. From this, it can be said that the special clear lottery is more advantageous than the clear lottery when the rare role is won.

In this way, the special clear lottery can be said to be a lottery that is more advantageous than both the clear lottery when the bell is won and the clear lottery when the rare role is won.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the ratio of determining that the first object (competition character image corresponding to the battle character type B) specified by the clear means is cleared is higher in the special pattern than in the normal pattern. In other words, it is getting higher.

By doing so, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game during the special production (normal battle).

In FIG. 30D, lottery values corresponding to each of the clear counters 1 to 4 are shown.
Specifically, when the clear counter = 1, the ratio is 16/256, when the clear counter = 2, the ratio is 32/256, and when the clear counter = 3, the ratio is 64/256. When the clear counter = 4, it is shown that the winning rate is 128/256.

From this, it can be said that the larger the number of cleared opponent character numbers (the smaller the number of uncleared opponent character numbers), the easier it is to win the final judge lottery.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) sets the advantageous period in at least a part of the case where the special effect (normal battle) executed in the advantageous period (AT mode) ends. An object (competition character) that can be specified by a clearing means (normal battle management process shown in step S1317 of FIG. 20) by performing a continuation determination process (final judge lottery in step S2105 of FIG. 29) for determining whether to continue or end. It can be said that as the number of images) decreases, the ratio of determining continuation in the continuation determination process tends to increase.

By doing so, by giving the benefit of reducing (clearing) the above object not only at the time of clearing but also at the end of the special production, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game by clearing the above object. it can.

In addition, when the above special effect is completed without clearing the first object (competition character image corresponding to any of the battle character types B, E, and F), the less the remaining target is, the more the player Although the disappointment may increase, the disappointment can be alleviated because the continuation determination process gives preferential treatment.

Further, as described above, the game machine 10 designates one or more objects (competition character images) from a plurality of objects (competition character images) in at least a part of the games executed during the execution period of the special effect (normal battle), and designates the above. The object was cleared in at least a part of the clearing means (normal battle management process shown in FIG. 23) for determining whether or not to clear the object and the case where the clearing means determines whether to clear the object. In other words, it is provided with a game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) that favorably (changes the degree of advantage of the game) the game executed after the game.

Further, in the game machine 10, the plurality of objects are the first object (competition character image corresponding to any of the battle character types B, E, and F) whose clearing triggers the end of the special effect. ), And the second object (competition character image corresponding to any of the battle character types A, C, and D) that is less likely to be cleared than the first object above as the end of the special effect. Can be rephrased as including.

Further, as described above, when the opponent character types B, E, and F are cleared, the transition to the next part is performed. On the other hand, when the opponent character types A, C, and D are cleared, the transition to the next part is not performed.

Therefore, the game machine 10 has a first object (competition character type B,) as compared with the case where the second object (competition character image corresponding to any of the battle character types A, C, and D) is cleared. In other words, the degree of advantage given by the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) tends to be greater when the battle character image corresponding to either E or F is cleared. it can.

By doing so, the clearing of the first object that triggers the end of the special effect is given preferential treatment over the clearing of the second object that does not trigger the end of the special effect. When the above special production is completed by clearing, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, whether the boss flag is won only in the game in which the rare role in the normal battle in which the boss flag is not set to ON is derived, that is, only a part of the game in the normal battle is won. A lottery for whether or not to win (a lottery for clearing the rare role shown in step S1901 in FIG. 27) is performed, but the boss flag is won in all the games during the normal battle (including the games in which the boss flag is set to ON). A lottery may be held to determine whether or not.

Therefore, the game machine 10 is usually triggered by winning a special lottery (a clear lottery at the time of winning the rare role shown in step S1901 of FIG. 27) that can be executed in at least a part of the games performed during the execution period of the special effect. In other words, the pattern (the battle character setting process of FIG. 24 when the boss flag is OFF) is switched to the special pattern (the battle character setting process of FIG. 24 when the boss flag is ON).

By doing so, when the object cannot be cleared during the special effect, the expectation for the next game can be increased.

Next, the details of the Thaiman battle management process in the AT mode management process at the start of the game will be described with reference to FIG. 31.

In the first step S2201, the number of Thaiman battle games is subtracted by 1. The number of Thaiman battle games is the number of games that specify the length of stay of Thaiman battle. The number of games is subtracted from the games that are not staying in either the internal game state or the game state in BB1, but the number of games is also subtracted in BB1 based on the derivation of "BB1 + watermelon". You may do so.

In step S2203, the battle result point addition process during the Thaiman battle is performed.
The battle result point addition process during the Thaiman battle is a process of drawing battle result points based on the derived winning combination and adding the winning battle result points to the existing battle result points. The details of the lottery will be described later with reference to FIG. 34.

In step S2205, it is determined whether or not the number of Thaiman battle games = 0, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2207, and if not, the Thaiman battle management process is terminated.

In step S2207, the continuation flag is set to ON.

In this way, if the opponent character types B, E, and F are cleared before the number of second half part games = 0, the continuation flag is set to ON (step S2011 in FIG. 28 and step S2207 in FIG. 31), and the first half part is set. Transition (AT mode is extended).

Therefore, in the game machine 10, when the special effect (normal battle) is executed in the advantageous period (AT mode), the first object (competitive character) is satisfied before the special end condition (the number of second half part games = 0) is satisfied. When the battle character image corresponding to any of the types B, E, and F) is cleared, the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) can be said to extend the advantageous section.

By doing so, if the first object is not cleared before the special termination condition is satisfied, the advantageous period ends, and if the first object can be cleared, the advantageous period is extended. It creates a feeling of tension that the first object must be cleared, and can strengthen the player's interest in special effects (normal battle).

Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the details of the continuous AT set number addition process in the game start AT mode management process will be described.

In the first step S2301, the number of continuous sets is added by 1.

In step S2303, it is determined whether or not the number of continuous sets is 15, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2311, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2305.

In step S2305, the continuous battle result point addition process is performed. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 33.

In step S2307, the AT set addition process based on the cumulative battle result points is performed.
The AT set addition process based on the cumulative battle result points is a process of drawing the number of AT sets based on the cumulative total of battle result points and adding the number of winning AT sets to the existing number of AT sets. The details of the lottery will be described later with reference to FIG. 34.

In step S2309, the first half part transition flag is set to ON.
The first half part transition flag is a flag that shifts to the first half part by being set to ON.

In step S2311, the special part transition flag is set to ON.
The special part transition flag is a flag that shifts to the special part by being set to ON.

In step S2313, the continuation flag is set to OFF, and then the continuation AT set addition process ends.

As described above, the determination of the transition condition to the special part in the present embodiment is based on the number of continuation sets when the continuation flag is set to ON, but is not limited to this, and the determination is based on the number of initialization games. Or, any judgment may be adopted, such as a judgment using the derived winning combination.

Next, the details of the continuous battle result point addition process in the continuous AT set number addition process will be described with reference to FIG. 33.

First, in step S2401, the continuous battle result point addition process is performed.
The continuous battle result point addition process is a process in which battle result points are drawn based on the winning combination and the winning battle result points are added to the existing battle result points. The details of the lottery will be described later with reference to FIG. 34.

In step S2403, it is determined whether or not it is after the Thaiman battle, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2413, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2405.

In step S2405, the battle result point addition process is performed when the game is not via the Thaiman battle.
The battle result point addition process when not via the Thaiman battle is a process of deriving the battle result points based on the circumstances (development) during the normal battle of the latter half part, and adding the derived battle result points to the existing battle result points. The details of the derivation will be described later with reference to FIG. 34.

In step S2407, it is determined whether or not the special flag is set to ON, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2409, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2417.

In step S2409, 2 battle result points are added.

In this way, when the opponent character type B is cleared based on the special clear lottery (step S1803 in FIG. 26) performed based on the fact that the boss flag is set to ON, the special flag is set to ON. Battle result points will be added. On the other hand, if the opponent character type B is cleared while the boss flag is set to OFF, the special flag is not set to ON and the battle result points are not added. Therefore, if the opponent character type B is cleared while the boss flag is set to ON, the subsequent game will be more advantageous than when the opponent character type B is cleared while the boss flag is set to OFF. I can say.

Therefore, when the special effect (normal battle) ends with the clearing of the first object (combat character image corresponding to the battle character type B), the game machine 10 is cleared as the end trigger of the special effect. When the first object is specified by the special pattern (combat character setting process in FIG. 24 when the boss flag is ON), compared with the case where it is specified by the normal pattern (combat character setting process in FIG. 24 when the boss flag is OFF). Therefore, it can be said that the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) tends to increase the degree of advantage.

By doing so, the superiority of the special pattern can be further enhanced, and the interest of the game in the special production can be further enhanced.

In step S2411, the special flag is set to OFF.

In step S2413, it is determined whether or not the battle result point ≥ 10, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2415, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2417.

In step S2415, the number of AT sets is incremented by 1.
In this way, the process of adding the number of AT sets is performed when the battle results are changed to the Thaiman battle and the battle result points ≥ 10 at the end of the transferred Thaiman battle (when the Thaiman battle is cleared), and the continuation flag is set. Even if it is set to ON, it is a process that is not performed if it does not go through the Thaiman battle.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the degree of advantage given by the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) when the special effect (Timan battle) is successfully completed corresponds to the first target object (competition character type B). It can be said that the tendency is larger than the case where the above special effect is completed when the battle character image) is cleared.

By doing so, since the above-mentioned special effect is likely to be more advantageous than the above-mentioned special effect, it is possible to clear the special object (competition character image corresponding to either the battle character type E or F). , It is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

In step S2417, it is determined whether or not the game is in the special gaming state, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2419, and if not, the continuous battle result point addition process ends.

In step S2419, 1 battle result point is added, and then the continuous battle result point addition process ends.

In this way, when the opponent character type B is cleared, or when the player is in a special game state when shifting from the second half part to the first half part (AT set continues), it can be said that the subsequent game is advantageous.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, when the special effect (normal battle) is completed with the clearing of the first object (combat character image corresponding to the battle character type B), the above special effect is a special role (BB2, RB1, RB1, In other words, when the special combination is terminated while the RB2) is operating, the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) tends to have a higher degree of advantage than when the special combination is terminated while the special combination is not operating. it can.

By doing so, when the special effect ends during the operation of the special effect, the degree of advantage given to the end trigger of the special effect can be increased, so that the superiority of the special effect can be further enhanced. By winning or activating a special role, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

Further, in the continuous AT set number addition process shown in FIG. 32, the continuation flag is set to ON except after the Timan battle, that is, when the continuation flag is set to ON in the final judge process, and when the opponent character type B is cleared. The same processing is performed as in the case where

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the extension process of the advantageous period (the continuous AT set number addition process shown in FIG. 32), which is extended when the first object (the battle character image corresponding to the battle character type B) is cleared, In other words, the process of extending the advantageous period, which is extended by the continuation determination process (final judge process shown in FIG. 29), is common.

In addition, when the game is cleared in the Thaiman battle, the number of AT sets is added by 1, and regardless of whether or not the game is cleared in the Thaiman battle, after the Thaiman battle, the battle result point addition process during the Thaiman battle (step S2203 in FIG. 31). The lottery of the number of AT sets is performed based on the battle result points acquired in the above, and the number of winning AT sets is added to the existing number of AT sets (step S2307 in FIG. 32), and then the first half part is started.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) can be said to change the degree of advantage of the game to be executed thereafter when the special effect (normal battle) ends.

Further, as described above, even when the opponent character type B is cleared, the continuation flag is set to ON (step S2011 in FIG. 28), and the process proceeds to the first half part.

Therefore, in the above-mentioned game machine 10, even if the special effect (Tyman battle) fails and ends, the special effect (normally) is triggered by clearing the first object (combat character image corresponding to the battle character type B). Even when the battle) ends, the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) can be said to extend the advantageous period (AT mode).

By doing so, even if the above special effect fails, the same benefits (extension of the advantageous period) as clearing the first object can be received. Therefore, "special objects (competition character types E and F) It is possible to prevent the player from feeling disappointed, such as "Clearing the battle character image corresponding to either of them) and losing it (I should have cleared the first object).

Next, using FIG. 34, a battle result point lottery in the battle result point addition process during the Thaiman battle, a battle result point lottery in the battle result point addition process common during the continuation, a battle result point addition process during the non-via Thaiman battle, and an AT set number addition process during the continuation. The details of the AT set number lottery in the above will be described.
FIG. 34 (a) is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table used for the battle result point lottery in the battle result point addition process during the Thaiman battle, and FIG. 34 (b) is a diagram showing the battle result point lottery in the continuous battle result point addition process. It is the figure which showed the example of the lottery table used for, and the figure (c)-(d) is the figure which showed the example of the derivation table used for deriving the battle result point in the time result point addition processing when not via Thaiman battle FIG. 5F is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table used for the AT set number lottery in the continuous AT set number addition process.
Further, the numerical value shown inside each lottery table is a lottery value, and in each lottery, a random number updated by the game state control unit 110 (a 1-byte random number is used in this embodiment, and the range is 0. With respect to ~ 255), the lottery values are added in order from the top of the corresponding lottery value column, and the result corresponding to the lottery value in which the carry occurs is derived as the winning result. The lottery value 0 shown in each lottery table may or may not exist as actual data.

In FIG. 34 (a), the battle result points correspond to each of "weak cherry (single)", "strong cherry (single)", "watermelon (single)", and "bell (pushing order / common)". The lottery value to be done is shown.
Specifically, the lottery values corresponding to the battle result points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 when the "weak cherry (single)" is derived are 128, 128, 0, 0, 0, in order. It is 0, and in this case, the battle result points are derived at a ratio of 256/256, and the lottery values when "strong cherry (single)" is derived are 32, 128, 64, 16, 12, and so on. In this case as well, the battle result points are derived at a ratio of 256/256, and the lottery values when "watermelon (single)" is derived are 96, 96, 32, 24, 8, and so on. It is 0, and in this case as well, the battle result points are derived at a ratio of 256/256, and the same lottery value when "bell (push order / common" is derived) is 192, 64, 0, 0, in order. It is 0, 0, and in this case as well, the battle result points are derived at 256/256.
That is, in the battle result point lottery in the battle result point addition process during the Thaiman battle, if the winning combination is other than the replay combination and the loss, the battle result points are always derived and added to the existing battle result points.

In this way, since the lottery of the battle result points to be added is given preferential treatment during the Thaiman battle, it can be said that the Thaiman battle is more advantageous than the normal battle regardless of whether or not the Thaiman battle is cleared.

FIG. 34 (b) shows lottery values corresponding to battle result points for each of “weak cherry (single)”, “strong cherry (single)”, and “watermelon (single)”.
Specifically, the lottery values corresponding to the battle result points 1, 3, and 5 when the "weak cherry (single)" is derived are 32, 16, and 2 in order, and in this case, 50/256. When the battle result points are derived by the ratio and the "strong cherry (single)" is derived, the lottery values are 64, 32, and 8 in order, and in this case, the battle result points are derived at the ratio of 104/256. Then, when the "watermelon (single)" is derived, the lottery values are 16, 32, and 2 in that order, and in this case, the battle result points are derived at a ratio of 50/256.

That is, in the battle result point lottery in the continuous battle result point addition process, the battle result points are derived and added to the existing battle result points only when the winning combination is a single winning of the rare role.

In FIG. 34 (c), 5, 3, 1, 0 battle result points are sequentially shown for the elapsed games “1 to 5”, “6 to 10”, “11 to 20”, and “20 to”. It is shown to be associated.

From this, when shifting from the second half part to the first half part (AT set continues) without going through the Thaiman battle, such as when the battle character type B is cleared, the continuation flag is set to ON in the normal battle. The smaller the number of games played up to, the more advantageous the subsequent games.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, when the special effect (normal battle) ends with the clearing of the first object (combat character image corresponding to the battle character type B), the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111). In other words, the smaller the number of games executed from the start to the end of the special effect, the higher the degree of advantage.

By doing so, when the number of games of the special effect is small, the degree of advantage given by the progress of the special effect tends to be small, and the effect of the special effect tends to be poor. By increasing the degree of advantage given in this case, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

In addition, unlike this embodiment, when shifting from the second half part to the first half part without going through the Thaiman battle, such as when the battle character type B is cleared, until the continuation flag is set to ON in the normal battle. The greater the number of games played, the more advantageous the subsequent games may be.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, when the special effect is completed with the clearing of the first object (competition character image corresponding to the battle character type B), the game mode control means starts the special effect. In other words, the greater the number of games played from the beginning to the end, the higher the degree of advantage.

FIG. 34 (d) shows that the clear counters 1, 2, 3, and 4 are associated with 5, 3, 2, and 1 battle result points in order. From this, when shifting from the second half part to the first half part (AT set continues) without going through the Thaiman battle, such as when the battle character type B is cleared, the continuation flag is set to ON in the normal battle. The smaller the number of battle character numbers cleared by, the more advantageous the subsequent game.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, when the special effect is completed with the clearing of the first object (combat character image corresponding to the battle character type B), the game mode control means starts the special effect. It can be said that the smaller the number of objects (competition character images) cleared by the clearing means (normal battle management process shown in FIG. 23), the higher the degree of advantage tends to be.

By doing so, if the number of clears of the object in the special effect is small at the end of the special effect, the degree of advantage given by the progress of the special effect tends to be small, and the special effect is given. Since the effect of the effect tends to be poor, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game by increasing the degree of advantage given in this case.

In addition, unlike this embodiment, when the battle character type B is cleared and the transition from the second half part to the first half part (AT set continues) without going through the Thaiman battle, the continuation flag is set in the normal battle. The greater the number of battle character numbers cleared by the time it is set to ON, the more advantageous the subsequent game may be.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, when the special effect is completed with the clearing of the first object (competition character image corresponding to the battle character type B), the game mode control means starts the special effect. It can be said that the more objects cleared by the above-mentioned clearing means, the higher the degree of advantage tends to be.

FIG. 34 (e) shows that 1, 3, and 5 battle result points are associated with the boss counters 1, 2, and 3, in order. From this, when shifting from the second half part to the first half part (AT set continues) without going through the Thaiman battle, such as when the battle character type B is cleared, the more times the boss flag is set to ON , The subsequent game becomes advantageous.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, when the above special effect is completed with the clearing of the first object (competition character image corresponding to the battle character type B), the special pattern is displayed from the start to the end of the special effect. It can be said that the game mode control means tends to increase the degree of advantage as the number of times the first object is designated by (the battle character setting process of FIG. 24 when the boss flag is ON) increases.

By doing so, by further enhancing the superiority of the special pattern, the interest of the game in the special production can be further enhanced, and the first object specified by the special pattern cannot be cleared. In that case, it is possible to suppress a decline in the interest of the game.

Further, in FIG. 34 (f), the number of AT sets corresponds to each of the cases where the cumulative total of battle result points is "0 to 2", "3 to 5", "6 to 8", and "9 to". The lottery value to be done is shown.
Specifically, the lottery values corresponding to the number of AT sets 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 when the battle result points are "0 to 2" are 30, 2, 0, 0, and 0, respectively. In the case, the number of AT sets is derived at a ratio of 34/256, and the lottery values in the case where the battle result points are "3 to 5" are 59, 4, 1, 0, 0 in order, and in this case, When the number of AT sets is derived at a ratio of 64/256 and the battle result points are "6 to 8", the lottery values are 90, 34, 3, 1, 0 in order, and in this case 128/256. The number of AT sets is derived at the ratio of, and the lottery values when the battle result points are "9 to" are 60, 128, 48, 16, and 4, in this case, AT at the ratio of 256/256. The number of sets is derived.

In this way, when moving to the first half part without going through the Thaiman battle, such as when the battle character type B is cleared, the larger the accumulated battle result points, the more the AT set number lottery in the continuous AT set number addition process Since the expected value of the number of AT sets to be won increases, it can be said that the subsequent game becomes advantageous by increasing the cumulative total of battle result points.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the battle result points to be added vary according to the values such as the number of elapsed games, the clear counter, and the boss counter (the background (development) during the normal battle). .. The index for evaluating the background during the normal battle is not limited to the above-mentioned index, and any index may be adopted as long as it is an index that changes depending on the progress of the game during the normal battle.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, when the special effect (normal battle) ends with the clearing of the first object (combat character image corresponding to the battle character type B), the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111). Determines the degree of advantage given to the games executed after the end of the special effect based on the process from the start to the end of the special effect (the number of elapsed games, the clear counter, and the value of the boss counter). In other words.

By doing so, not only whether or not the object is cleared, but also the background of the execution period of the special effect is taken into consideration to determine the degree of advantage to be given. Therefore, the interest of the game is determined from the start to the end of the special effect. Can be enhanced.

Further, in the game machine 10, when the special effect is terminated with the clearing of the first object (competition character image corresponding to the battle character type B), the game mode control means starts the special effect. In other words, the process from the end to the end is converted into points, and the degree of advantage of the game executed after the end of the special effect is derived based on the converted points.

Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the details of the game mode management process at the end of the game in the main flow of the game state control unit 110 will be described.

In the first step S2501, it is determined whether or not the mode is the normal mode, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2503, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2505.

In step S2503, the normal mode management process is performed at the end of the game. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 36.

In step S2505, it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal gaming state, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2507, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2513.

In step S2507, it is determined whether or not the number of initialization games = 0, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2509, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2513.

In step S2509, the game mode-related information is initialized.
The game mode-related information initialization is a process that initializes information related to the advantageous mode (various flags and various variables (number of games and counters)), but does not initialize information related to the game state and replay time.

In step S2511, the transition to the normal mode is performed.

Further, even if the advantageous period is extended, the update process is continuously performed, so that the update process can be simplified and the processing load can be reduced.

In step S2513, it is determined whether or not the mode is high accuracy, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2515, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2517.

In step S2515, the high accuracy mode management process is performed at the end of the game. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 37.

In step S2517, the AT mode management process is performed at the end of the game. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 38.

In step S2519, the advantageous mode display LED update process is performed, and then the game mode management process at the end of the game ends.
The advantageous mode display LED update process turns on the advantageous mode display LED 25h when shifting from the normal mode to the advantageous mode (high accuracy mode and AT mode), and lights the advantageous mode display LED 25h when the advantageous mode is maintained. It is a process of maintaining the state, in which the advantageous mode display LED 25h is turned off when the mode is changed from the advantageous mode to the normal mode, and the advantageous mode display LED 25h is kept in the off state when the normal mode is maintained. is there.

Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the details of the game end normal mode management process in the game end game mode management process will be described.

In the first step S2601, it is determined whether or not the AT mode transition flag is set to ON, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2603, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2615.

In step S2603, it is determined whether or not the player has won the special combination, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2605. If not, the normal mode management process at the end of the game ends.

If it is decided to shift from the normal mode to the advantageous mode by deriving the special combination, the game may be shifted to the advantageous mode for the game that won the special combination derived as in the present embodiment. However, the game may be shifted to the advantageous mode in the game in which the special role is derived (the same applies when shifting from the high accuracy mode to the AT mode).

In step S2605, the AT level is set. Specifically, the AT levels won in the AT mode transition lottery (step S1107 in FIG. 17 and step S1209 in FIG. 18) from AT levels 1 to 3 having different advantages are set.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 sets any of a plurality of advantageous levels (AT levels 1 to 3) having different advantageous degrees in the advantageous period (AT mode) with respect to the advantageous period (FIG. In other words, it includes step S2605) of 36.

In step S2607, 1 is set as the initial value of the number of AT sets.

The initial value of the number of AT sets may be one of a plurality of values, such as a value determined based on the winning combination of the game in which the AT mode transition flag is set to ON. In particular, in the case of adopting a value determined based on the winning combination of the game in which the AT mode transition flag is set to ON in the present embodiment as the initial value, it is most advantageous when "BB1 + watermelon" is derived. It is preferable to be.

In step S2609, 30 is set for the number of first half part games.

In step S2611, the transition to the AT mode is performed.

In step S2613, the AT mode transition flag is set to OFF.

In step S2615, it is determined whether or not the high accuracy mode transition flag is set to ON, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2617. If not, the normal mode management process at the end of the game is performed. To finish.

In step S2617, the number of high-accuracy mode games won in the high-accuracy mode transition lottery (step S1115 in FIG. 17) is set.

In step S2619, the transition to the high accuracy mode is performed.

In this way, when shifting from the normal mode to the advantageous mode by deriving the rare role, the game shifts to the advantageous mode in the game in which the rare role is derived.

In step S2621, the high accuracy mode transition flag is set to OFF.

In step S2623, the number of initialization games is set to 1500, and then the normal mode management process at the end of the game is terminated.

Next, the details of the game end high accuracy mode management process in the game end game mode management process will be described with reference to FIG. 37.

In the first step S2701, it is determined whether or not the AT mode transition flag is set to ON, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2703, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2715.

Since steps S2703 to S2713 are the same processes as steps S2603 to S2613 of the normal mode management process at the end of the game shown in FIG. 36, the description thereof will be omitted.

In step S2715, it is determined whether or not the number of high-accuracy mode games = 0, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2717. If not, the high-accuracy mode management process at the end of the game is performed. finish.

In step S2717, the transition to the normal mode is performed, and then the high accuracy mode management process at the end of the game is terminated.

Next, the details of the game end AT mode management process in the game end game mode management process will be described with reference to FIG. 38.

In the first step S2801, it is determined whether or not it is the first half part, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2803, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2811.

In step S2803, it is determined whether or not the number of first half part games = 0, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2805, and if not, the AT mode management process at the end of the game ends. ..

In step S2805, 20 is set for the number of second half part games.

In step S2807, the transition to the latter half part is performed.

In step S2809, a normal battle is set, and the AT mode management process ends at the end of the game.

In step S2811, it is determined whether or not it is the latter half part, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2813, and if not (during the special part), the AT mode management process at the end of the game is terminated. To do.

In step S2813, the latter half part management process at the end of the game is performed. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. 39.

In this way, when the special part is shifted to during the AT mode, the normal mode is not shifted (the AT mode is terminated) except when the number of initialization games is 0.

Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the details of the game end second half part management process in the game end AT mode management process will be described.

In the first step S2901, it is determined whether or not the first half part transition flag is set to ON, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2903, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2911.

In step S2903, the latter half part management information is initialized.
The initialization of the second half part management information is a process of initializing (setting to 0) the bell continuous counter, the number of elapsed games, the clear counter, and the boss counter.

In step S2905, 30 is set for the number of first half part games.

In step S2907, the transition to the first half part is performed.

In step S2909, the first half part transition flag is set to OFF, and the second half part management process at the end of the game ends.

In step S2911, it is determined whether or not the Tyman battle transition flag is set to ON, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2913, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2919.

In step S2913, the number of Thaiman battle games is set to 10.

As described above, the initial number of games of the number of Thaiman battle games set when the transition to the Thaiman battle is made is the number of games irrelevant to the number of the latter half part games remaining before the transition. Therefore, although there is a possibility of coincidence, the number of Thaiman battle games will be different from the number of the latter half part games that remained before the transition in most cases.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) is special from the special effect (normal battle) when the special object (combat character image corresponding to the battle character types E and F) is cleared. In other words, when shifting to the production (Tyman battle), the degree of advantage of the subsequent games is changed.

Further, as described above, when the special effect is completed, the game machine 10 changes the degree of advantage of the game to be executed thereafter, so that the game machine 10 shifts to the special effect when the special object is cleared. In the above, since the opportunity for the degree of advantage to change is divided into two stages, that is, when the special effect is changed to the special effect and when the special effect is completed, the player's interest can be gradually enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the game shifts to the Thaiman battle based on the fact that the battle character type F is cleared.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the game mode control means (game mode control unit 111) starts from the above special effect when one of the paired objects (competition character image corresponding to the battle character type F) is cleared. In other words, when shifting to the above special effect, the degree of advantage of the game to be executed thereafter is changed.

Further, as described above, when the special effect is completed, the game machine 10 changes the degree of advantage of the game to be executed thereafter. Therefore, when the game machine 10 shifts to the special effect when the paired object is cleared. In the above, since the opportunity for the degree of advantage to change is divided into two stages, that is, when the special effect is changed to the special effect and when the special effect is completed, the player's interest can be gradually enhanced.

In step S2915, a Thaiman battle is set.

In step S2917, the Thaiman battle transition flag is set to OFF, and the second half part management process at the end of the game is terminated.

In step S2919, it is determined whether or not the special part transition flag is set to ON, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2919, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2925.

In step S2921, the transition to the special part is performed.

In step S2923, the special part transition flag is set to OFF, and then the second half part management process at the end of the game ends.

In step S2925, it is determined whether or not the end flag is set to ON, and if this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2927. If not, the second half part management process at the end of the game is ended.

In step S2927, the transition to the normal mode is performed.

In step S2929, the end flag is set to OFF, and then the second half part management process at the end of the game ends.

<Direction during the second half part>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41, the effect (display of an image) executed by the effect display device 63 according to the instruction from the sub-board 200 during the normal battle in the latter half part will be specifically described. Note that FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a general flow of production during a normal battle, and FIG. 41 is a flow of production when the boss flag is set to ON during a normal battle, and Tyman during a normal battle. It is a figure which showed the flow of the production when the battle flag was set to ON.

FIGS. 40 (a) to 40 (d) show the flow of production in the first to sixth games during a normal battle and when the opponent character numbers of each game cannot be cleared.
Specifically, FIG. 40 (a) displays a battle character image corresponding to the battle character number 1 in the first game of the normal battle, and similarly, FIG. 40 (b) shows the battle in the second game. The battle character image corresponding to the character number 2 is displayed, the battle character image corresponding to the battle character number 5 is displayed in the fifth game in the figure (c), and the sixth game is displayed in the figure (d). It is shown that the battle character image corresponding to the battle character number 1 is displayed in. The battle character image corresponding to the battle character number 4 displayed in the fourth game and the battle character image corresponding to the battle character number 5 displayed in the fifth game are not shown.

In this way, during a normal battle, one battle character image is associated with one battle character number, but one battle character type is not associated with one battle character image. , It is not possible to specify the battle character type corresponding to the battle character image (the battle character type is concealed).

When the battle pattern 22 in the present embodiment is set, all of the battle character images may be dedicated images (not set in other battle patterns).

Further, the target set (designated) by the clearing means (normal battle management process shown in step S1317 in FIG. 20) and the target for which it is determined whether or not to clear is the battle character number in the process, but the battle character. Since there is a one-to-one correspondence between the number and the battle character image, this target may be simply referred to as the battle character image.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 40 (a) to 40 (d), a reduced image capable of specifying the battle order of the battle character images is displayed in the lower area of the effect display area 62 during the normal battle. The effect is applied to the reduced image corresponding to the battle character image to be played this time. It is not always necessary to do this, and this reduced image may be displayed only at the start of a normal battle, but by making it as in this embodiment, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the battle order.

In other words, the game machine 10 is provided with a production control means (sub-board 200) capable of executing a special effect (normal battle) for displaying a plurality of objects (competitive character images) over a plurality of games. it can.

It should be noted that the fact that the above special effect can be executed over a plurality of games is not limited to the one that is always executed over a plurality of games. Arbitrary conditions that may be satisfied in one game may be satisfied in the first game, and the special effect may end in one game.

In FIGS. 40 (e) to 40 (h), when only the 7th to 12th games in the normal battle and the battle character number 2 (competition character type ≠ B, E, F) of the 7th game are cleared. The flow of production is shown.
Specifically, FIG. 40 (e) displays a battle character image corresponding to the battle character number 2 in the seventh game of the normal battle, and an image showing that the battle character number this time has been cleared. In FIG. (F), the battle character image corresponding to the battle character number 5 is displayed in the 10th game of the game machine, and in the figure (g), the battle character image corresponding to the battle character number 1 is displayed in the 11th game. It is displayed, and the figure (h) shows how the battle character image corresponding to the battle character number 3 is displayed in the twelfth game. The battle character image corresponding to the battle character number 3 displayed in the 8th game and the battle character image corresponding to the battle character number 4 displayed in the 5th game are not shown.

In this way, it is possible to recognize through the image that the battle character image once cleared is not specified again and the next battle character image is specified.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 40 (f) to 40 (h), the reduced image corresponding to the cleared battle character image is marked with a cross, so that the cleared battle character image can be specified. .. In addition, as an aspect indicating that the battle character image has been cleared, any display can be made as long as the cleared battle character image can be specified, such as not displaying the reduced image corresponding to the battle character image. Aspects may be adopted.

FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (c) show the flow of the production when the boss flag is set to ON during the battle with the battle character number 3 during the normal battle in which the battle pattern 5 is set. .. Specifically, in the figure (a), the battle character image corresponding to the battle character number 2 is displayed in the N game of the normal battle, and in the figure (b), the battle character number 3 is displayed in the N + 1 game. The battle character image corresponding to is displayed, and the figure (c) shows how the battle character image corresponding to the battle character number 5 is displayed in the N + 2 game.

In this way, in the next game in which the boss flag is set to ON, the battle character image of the battle character type B is forcibly specified. Further, as described later, when the battle character image is cleared, an effect that can specify the battle character type corresponding to the cleared battle character image is performed. Therefore, when the boss flag is set to ON, the battle character image (5 in this example) corresponding to the battle character type B can be specified.
Therefore, setting the boss flag to ON is not limited to the point that a special clear lottery is performed, but also from the point that the battle character image corresponding to the battle character type B can be specified, the interest of the game can be enhanced. ..

When the battle character numbers are specified in a certain order as in the present embodiment, the battle character type specified next is not required to specify the battle character type corresponding to the cleared battle character image. In some cases, the battle character image corresponding to the battle character type B can be specified by the character number.

When the battle character image of the battle character type B is specified based on the fact that the boss flag is set to ON, for example, the effect applied to the reduced image corresponding to the battle character image is normally applied (the boss flag is OFF). The effect may be different from that of the effect of (when set to), or the like, which indicates that the battle character image of the battle character type B is specified. By doing so, it is possible to easily identify the battle character image corresponding to the battle character type B.

As described above, in the game machine 10, the effect control means notifies the player of the first object (competition character image corresponding to the battle character type B) when the first notification condition is satisfied (boss flag ON). The notification effect (display of the battle character image corresponding to the target character type B after the boss flag is turned on, and the effect on the reduced image corresponding to the battle character image corresponding to the target character type B after the boss flag is turned on) is executed, and the above first In other words, the first object is kept secret from the player until the notification condition is satisfied.

By doing so, the player can provide both a state in which the first object cannot be specified and a state in which the first object can be specified during the special effect, and the interest of the game during the special effect can be further enhanced. Can be enhanced.

The notification effect is not limited to the effect of the present embodiment as long as the first object can be identified, and any effect may be adopted.

Further, the first notification condition is not limited to the condition of the present embodiment, and any condition may be adopted.

FIGS. 41 (d) to 41 (f) show the flow of the production during the normal battle in which the battle pattern 21 is set.
Specifically, FIG. 41 (d) displays the battle character image corresponding to the battle character number 2 in the N game of the normal battle, and FIG. 41 (e) shows the battle character number 3 in the N + 1 game. The battle character image corresponding to is displayed, and in the figure (f), the battle character image corresponding to the battle character numbers 4 and 5 in the N + 2 game, and the battle character number 4 (competition character type F) corresponding to the battle character number 4 are displayed. It is shown that an image indicating that the character image has been cleared is displayed. In this way, when the battle character type corresponding to the battle character number this time is F, two battle character images are displayed at the same time.

Here, the battle character type corresponding to the battle character numbers 4 in FIGS. 41 (d) to 41 (f) is F, and as described above, when the battle character type F is cleared, the battle shifts from the normal battle to the Thaiman battle. It is a character type.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, in a part of the case where the special effect (normal battle) is executed, there are two objects (competition character images) and one clear is the special effect (Tyman battle) from the above special effect. It can be said that the paired object (combat character image corresponding to the battle character type F) that triggers the transition to is included in the plurality of objects displayed in the above special effect.

Further, as described above, the battle patterns 18 to 21 including the battle character type F are patterns in which the number of battle character numbers is substantially one less, but even in this pattern, the battle character image displayed first The number (the number of battle character numbers) is the same as other patterns (for example, battle patterns 1 to 5), and the battle character type corresponding to the battle character image cannot be specified. Therefore, it is possible not to recognize that the number of the battle character images is substantially one less until the battle character image corresponding to the battle character type F is specified (FIG. 41 (f)).

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the pattern (competition pattern) of the plurality of objects displayed in the special effect is the first object (competition character type B) whose clearing triggers the end of the special effect. (Competitive character image corresponding to) and a second object (competitive character image corresponding to the opponent character type A) that is less likely to be cleared than the above object as a trigger for the end of the special effect. The first pattern (competition patterns 1 to 5), the second pattern (competition patterns 18 to 21) composed of the paired object (competition character image corresponding to the opponent character type F) and the second object, and It can be said that the numbers of the objects constituting the plurality of objects are the same in both the first pattern and the second pattern.

By doing so, it is not possible to determine whether it is the first pattern or the second pattern from the number of the above-mentioned objects, so that the interest of the game when clearing the above-mentioned objects is enhanced and the player is given a feeling of excitement. Can be done.

In FIG. 41 (g), an image during a Thaiman battle that shifts based on the fact that the battle character type F is cleared and then is performed over a plurality of games is displayed. Specifically, an image in which the battle character image that was not cleared in the figure (f) is up is displayed in the entire effect display area 62.

As described above, it can be said that the game machine 10 is provided with the effect control means (sub-control unit 210) capable of executing the special effect transitioning from the special effect over a plurality of games.

In this embodiment, when the battle shown in FIG. 41 (f) is cleared (when one of the battle character images is defeated (the battle character type F is cleared)), as shown in FIG. 41 (g). , The battle character image of the one remaining in the battle character image in the transitioning Thaiman battle is adopted. It is not always necessary to make it like this embodiment, and any battle character image can be adopted, but by making it like this embodiment, from a normal battle (two battle character images appear) to a Thaiman battle. You can create a flow in the production.

Further, in the present embodiment, the battle character image during the Thaiman battle is not changed, but may be changed in the middle.

Therefore, the game machine 10 clears the paired object (competition character image corresponding to the battle character type F) during at least a part of the period in which the effect control means (sub-board 200) is executing the special effect. In other words, the other object that remains without being displayed is displayed.

By doing so, when one of the paired objects is cleared, the special effect shifts to the special effect, and the remaining special effect is displayed in the special effect. Therefore, the special effect and the special effect are displayed. It is possible to give continuity to the production content of the production. Therefore, the interest of the game enhanced by the special production can be carried over to the special production.

Similarly, any battle character image may be adopted as the battle character image in the Thaiman battle when the game shifts to the Thaiman battle based on the fact that the battle character type E is cleared, but it corresponds to the battle character type B. By adopting the battle character image, it is possible to create a flow (make it relevant) in the production from the normal battle to the Thaiman battle. It should be noted that the Thaiman battle may be a production unrelated to the production performed in the normal battle, in which the battle character image is not displayed as in the present embodiment.

Further, in FIG. 41 (g), a meter image showing the remaining amount of hit points of the opponent character during the Thaiman battle is displayed in the lower area of the effect display area 62. The hit points approach 0 as the cumulative battle result points approach 10 (threshold value in step S2413 in FIG. 33), and the hatched area of this meter image becomes smaller.

Further, as described above, if the battle result point ≥ 10 after the end of the Thaiman battle, it is considered that the battle is cleared in the Thaiman battle, and the number of AT sets is added by 1. That is, the Thaiman battle is a production in which whether or not to clear is determined by the progress of the game during the Thaiman battle. Then, the hit points of the battle character image during the Thaiman battle are reduced according to the winning battle result points. Therefore, it can be said that the Thaiman battle is a production in which whether or not it is cleared depends on the progress of the production during the Thaiman battle.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the special effect (Tyman battle) can be said to be an effect whose success or failure depends on the progress of the effect.

<Other productions>
As described above, the sub-control unit 210 of the sub-board 200 controls the effect display unit 220, the sound output unit 230, and the LED light emitting unit 240 based on the command transmitted from the main board 100, and the effect display device 63, The speaker 49 and the decorative LED substrate 41 are used to produce the effect.

Specifically, based on the acceptance of the internal winning command, the sub-board 200 has the number of high-accuracy mode games, the number of first half part games, the number of second half part games, the number of Thaiman battle games, and the number of special part games. In addition to the effect that can specify the number of games corresponding to the current state, the effect that can specify the pressing order of the correct answer, the effect that switches the battle character image shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, and the effect that corresponds to the current battle character image. Make the reduced image perform effects such as applying effects.

Further, as described in step S1015 of FIG. 16, in the present embodiment, the instruction display LED 25d also displays the correct answer in which the pressing order can be specified.

Therefore, the game machine 10 provides a notification means (effect display device 63, instruction display LED 25d) for instructing the player of the mode of the stop operation in which the result of the game is advantageous (effect that can specify the pressing order of the correct answer). ) Is provided.

In addition, based on the acceptance of the game state update command, the sub-board 200 adds the number of added AT sets and the number of added second half part games to the effect that can be specified, and the battle corresponding to the cleared battle character image. A production that allows the character type to be specified, a production that makes it easier to identify the cleared battle character image (in this embodiment, a production that marks a reduced image corresponding to the cleared battle character image), and when the game mode shifts. An effect indicating that the game mode has changed (for example, an effect of switching the background image displayed in the effect display area 62 to an image corresponding to the game mode), and an effect indicating that the part has changed when the part has changed (effect display). The background image displayed in the area 62 is switched to the image corresponding to the part), and the effect indicating that the normal battle has shifted to the Thaiman battle is performed.

In this way, as described above, when the normal battle ends at least in a part when the number of second half part games = 0 and the AT mode is changed to the normal mode, an effect indicating the game mode change is performed. (The production corresponding to the normal battle ends).
Similarly, if the normal battle ends by setting the continuation flag to ON before the number of games in the second half becomes 0, and the player shifts to the first half while maintaining the AT mode, an effect indicating the shift to the part is shown. Is performed (the production corresponding to the normal battle ends).

Therefore, in the game machine 10, when the production control means (sub-board 200) ends the special production (normal battle), the first target object (combat character image corresponding to the battle character types B, E, and F) In addition to clearing, a special end condition (number of second half part games = 0) is included, and when the above special effect is executed in the advantageous period (AT mode), the above is the above in at least a part of the case where the above special end condition is satisfied. If the effect control means ends the special effect and the first object is cleared before the special end condition is satisfied, the effect control means can be said to end the special effect.

<Modified example of the present invention>
Although the present invention has been described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 41 so far, the present invention is not limited to the above description, and various modifications, improvements, and the like as long as the object of the present invention is achieved. Also includes.

Further, in the present embodiment, the initial value and the added value are described as fixed values, but any value may be adopted within the range in which the above-mentioned action and effect are exhibited, and the value is derived by lottery within the same range. May be good.

Further, the degree of advantage in the present invention is not limited to a state in which the ratio of notification of the correct push order is different (game mode), and for example, a state in which the probability of deriving a special role or a general role is different (game state or It may be related to the acquisition (payment) of medals in the game after the game, such as the one related to the replay time, etc.

Further, changing the degree of advantage includes not only increasing the degree of advantage as in the present embodiment but also decreasing the degree of advantage.

<Additional notes>
The present embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) An effect control means capable of executing a special effect for displaying a plurality of objects and a special effect for transitioning from the special effect over a plurality of games.
A clearing means for designating one or more of the plurality of objects and determining whether or not to clear the designated objects in at least a part of the game executed during the execution period of the special effect.
A game mode control means that changes the degree of advantage of a game executed after a game that clears the object, at least in a part of the case where the clearing means determines that the object is cleared.
With
As the special effect continues, the number of objects that can be specified by the clearing means tends to decrease.
In a part of the case where the special effect is executed, a special object that triggers a transition from the special effect to the special effect is displayed in the special effect at least in a part of the case specified by the clearing means. Included in the above-mentioned multiple objects
The game mode control means
When shifting from the special effect to the special effect triggered by the clearing of the special object, the degree of advantage of the game to be executed thereafter is changed.
Further, a game machine that changes the degree of advantage of the game to be executed thereafter even when the special effect is completed.
(2) In a part of the case where the special effect is executed, the first object whose clearing triggers the end of the special effect is included in the plurality of objects displayed in the special effect. ,
The special production is a production whose success or failure depends on the progress of the production.
The degree of advantage given by the game mode control means when the special effect is successfully completed tends to be larger than that when the special effect is terminated when the first object is cleared. The gaming machine according to (1) above.
(3) Multiple reels that rotate during the execution of the game,
A stop operation receiving means for receiving a stop operation that triggers the stop of the rotating reel,
A notification means for instructing the player of the mode of the stop operation in which the result of the game is advantageous, and a notification means for instructing the player.
With
The gaming state controlled by the gaming mode control means includes a normal period and an advantageous period in which the instruction notification occurs more frequently than the normal period.
The special effect and the special effect are effects executed during the advantageous period.
The game mode control means extends the advantageous period even when the special effect fails and ends, or when the special effect ends with the clearing of the first object (2). The game machine described in.
(4) In a part of the case where the special effect is executed, both the special object and the first object are included in the plurality of objects displayed in the special effect (1). The gaming machine according to any one of (3).

10 Game machine 20 Front door 21 Upper panel 22 Lower panel 23 Bet button 23a Maximum bet button 23b Single bet button 24 Menu selection button 24a Cross key button 24b Decision button 25 Status display LED
25a Number of input LED
25b Number of stored LEDs
25c Number of acquired LED
25d instruction display LED
25e Replay display LED
25f Game start display LED
25g inputtable display LED
25h Advantageous mode display LED
26 Start lever 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) Stop button 27a Stoptable indicator LED
31 Medal slot 32 Settlement button 33 Medal return button 34 Door lock 35 Medal outlet 36 (36a, 36b, 36c, 36d, 36e, 36f, 36g, 36h) Decorative LED
37 Lower plate 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Speaker ports 40a, 40b Various sensors 41 (41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, 41e, 41f, 41g, 41h) Decorative LED board 42 Status display LED board 43 Stop button board 43a Stop button sensor 44 Start lever sensor 45 Bet button board 45a Maximum bet button sensor 45b Single bet button sensor 45c Push button sensor 46 Menu selection button board 46a Cross key button sensor 46b Decision button sensor 47 Medal selector 47a Medal selector body 47b Medal Blocker 47c Medal pass sensor 48 Setting change device 48a Setting key switch 48b Setting change switch 48c Setting display LED
48d Setting key cover 49 (49a, 49b, 49c, 49d) Speaker 51 Insert medal passage 52 Payout medal passage 53 Return medal passage 54 Storage medal passage 60 Game machine main unit 62 Production display area 63 Production display device 64 Reel frame 65 (65L) , 65C, 65R) Reel 66 (66L, 66C, 66R) Reel sensor 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) Reel lighting board 68 Reel motor 90 Outer frame 91 Power supply 92 Power switch 93 Medal storage 94 Medal payout exit 95 Medal assistance Storage 96 Hing part 96a Upper hinge part 96b Middle hinge part 96c Lower hinge part 100 Main board 101, 201 CPU
102, 202 RAM
103, 203 ROM
110 Game state control unit 111 Game mode control unit 120 Internal lottery unit 130 Combination flag setting unit 140 Rotation control unit 150 Display symbol determination unit 160 Command generation unit 170 External output unit 200 Sub-board 210 Sub control unit 220 Production display unit 230 Voice Output unit 240 LED light emitting unit L1 to L5 line

Claims (1)

An effect control means that can execute a special effect that displays multiple objects over multiple games,
A clearing means for determining whether or not to clear one or a plurality of designated objects from the plurality of objects in at least a part of the game executed during the execution period of the special effect.
In at least a part of the case where the clearing means determines that the designated object is cleared, the game state control means that makes the game executed after the game that clears the designated object advantageous.
Image display means and
A display control means for controlling the image display means and
With
As the special effect continues, the number of objects that can be specified by the clearing means tends to decrease.
The plurality of objects include a first object whose clearing triggers the end of the special effect, and a part of the case where the special effect is cleared, which may trigger the end of the special effect or is cleared. The second object, which does not trigger the end of the special production, is included.
When the first object is cleared during the special effect, the grant of the privilege by the game state control means becomes definite.
If the first object is not cleared during the special effect, the final judge is executed at the end of the special effect, and the game state control is a part of the case where the final judge is executed. Benefits will be granted by means,
Wherein the display control unit, in the special effect, have rows identifiable Show cleared object of the plurality of objects,
When the ratio of the privilege given via the final judge is the first number of the second objects cleared during the special effect, the second object cleared during the special effect. Higher than if the number of objects is a second number less than the first number,
Game machine.

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