JP6842726B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

There is a slot machine as this kind of game machine. For example, a slot machine has, as a game state, a normal game state in which a game medium is spent on a game, and a game state in which a player with an increasing number of game media is advantageous. Further, as a gaming state advantageous to the player, there are AT (assist time), RT (replay time), ART (assist replay time) and the like (for example, Patent Document 1).

Such an advantageous game state is executed over a predetermined number of games, and a continuous lottery is performed during the game state, and if the lottery is not won, the advantageous game state ends after the execution of the predetermined number of games. Then, the game shifts to a game state that is disadvantageous to the player, such as a normal game state. On the other hand, when the continuous lottery is won, the advantageous gaming state is continuously executed again after the execution of the predetermined number of games.

JP-A-2015-213709

However, there was room for improvement in such a conventional gaming machine.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention can play a game based on the start operation of the player, and can generate a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the result of the game, and a predetermined winning is achieved. In a gaming machine configured to be able to award a first prize that is drawn based on a probability and a second prize that is drawn based on a winning probability lower than that of the first prize, the specific gaming state is related to the above-mentioned specific gaming state. The specific game state control means is provided with the specific game state control means for controlling, and the specific game state control means includes a continuation control means for continuously controlling the specific game state based on a predetermined lottery result, and a continuation related to the continuation control of the specific game state. A display control means for controlling the effect and displaying the notification information corresponding to each continuous effect side by side on the display means when the continuous effect can be executed a plurality of times, and a display control means for displaying each continuous effect based on the result of the prize lottery. Among them, a continuous effect control means capable of controlling the specific continuous effect to be determined to be continued is provided, and further, control for forcibly ending the specific game state is executed based on the number of continuations of the specific game state. The continuous effect control means can be used when the continuous effect is confirmed to be continuous and the second prize is won in the game displaying the continuous effect. It is possible to control the continuous effect so that the continuous effect is confirmed, and based on the number of times the specific game state is continued, control is performed to increase the probability of controlling the specific continuous effect among the continuous effects so that the continuous effect is confirmed. It is feasible, and the display control means has a configuration capable of executing control to display the notification information corresponding to the continuation effect of continuation confirmation in a special display mode, in order to change the display mode of the notification information. Even when the above-mentioned condition is internally satisfied, the display control by the special display mode is not performed until the predetermined timing is reached, and when the predetermined timing is reached, the plurality of the notification information are collectively described. It is possible to carry out display control according to a special display mode.

It is a schematic front view which shows the appearance of a game machine. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the internal structure of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control composition of a game machine. It is a state transition diagram which shows the transition of the game state of a game machine. It is a state transition diagram which shows the transition of the game state of a game machine. It is a chart which shows the acquisition probability of a challenge ball in a round game state for each mode. It is a chart which shows the promotion probability of a challenge ball in a round game state for each mode. It is a chart which shows the selection rate of the promotion position at the time of promotion of a challenge ball for each mode. It is a chart which shows the ART continuation probability at the time of winning each role in a continuous challenge game for each color of a challenge ball. It is a figure for demonstrating the display on the display device in a round game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the display on the display device during a continuous challenge game. It is a flowchart which shows the challenge ball processing in ART. It is a chart which shows the selection rate of the promotion position at the time of promotion of a challenge ball in the 1st modification for each mode. It is a chart which shows the selection rate of the promotion position at the time of promotion of a challenge ball in the 1st modification for each mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the display on the display during the continuous challenge game in the 2nd modification.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Here, a slot machine as an appropriate example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1b having an opening on the front surface and a front door 1a that covers the opening so as to be openable and closable.
The front door 1a is configured so that three consecutive symbols (identification information) represented on the reels 41a to 41c can be identified from outside the machine, and a plurality of operating means (2a, 3, 3) operated by the player. The housing 1b includes a plurality of devices such as a drum unit 4 for rotationally driving reels 41a to 41c, a medal payout device 7 for paying medals, a main control unit 10 operating as a computer, a sub control unit 20, and the like. It has.

Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute the following slot machine games by operating the main control unit 10 as a game state control means or the like.

At the start of the game, the number of multiplications is set using medals (including credit medals).
There are two methods for setting the number of multiplications: a method of inserting medals directly from the medal insertion slot 2 and a method of setting by pressing the bet button 2a.

In the method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2 and setting the number of medals, the inserted medals are detected by the medal selector 2b (medal detecting means) provided on the back surface of the front door 1a, so that the inserted medals are used. The number of multiplications corresponding to the number of medals (however, the upper limit is the number of multiplications "3" corresponding to three medals) will be set.
The upper limit of the number of multiplications may be "1", "2", or "4" or more.

The bet button 2a is an example of an operation means capable of accepting the player's operation related to the setting of the multiplication number, and when the bet button 2a is pressed, a predetermined number (for example, for example) is obtained from the credit medals internally stored as data. The number of medals (3) is subtracted, and the subtracted amount is set as the multiplication number.
The bet button is not limited to the bet button 2a, and a plurality of bet buttons having different numbers of multiplications may be provided. Further, credit medals are added by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2 or winning a prize, and for example, up to 50 medals can be credited (stored).

In this way, the multiplication number set by the direct insertion from the medal insertion slot 2 or the pressing operation of the bet button 2a is stored in a storage means such as a RAM provided in the main control unit 10.
Then, when the number of multiplications reaches a predetermined number (for example, three), the game can be started, which has the right to execute one game.

In the state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 3 is effective. In this valid state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, the game is started, the reels 41a to 41c on which a plurality of symbols are represented start to fluctuate, and a plurality of replay roles, small roles, bonus roles, etc. are started. The lottery (prize lottery) of the game is performed this time from among the winning combinations (including the losers), and the internal lottery process in which the lottery result is determined in advance before the reel 41 is stopped is executed.
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of this game is determined by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations based on a predetermined winning probability.
In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process is completed before the reels 41a to 41c reach steady rotation, but the reels 41a to 41c may be completed before the reels start rotating.

Each reel 41a to 41c is an example of variable display means, and on the peripheral surface of each reel 41a to 41c, as a plurality of (usually 21) symbols serving as identification information, for example, "replay", "bell", and the like. "Watermelon", "cherry", "7", "BAR", etc. are represented respectively, and after gradually increasing the rotation speed from the stopped state, it reaches a steady rotation that rotates at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the reels 41a to 41c are in a state in which they can be pressed (validation of the stop button 5 operation).

The stop buttons 5a to 5c are examples of operation means for performing the stop operation of the reel 41. For example, when the light emitting means such as the LED built in the stop buttons 5a to 5c is turned on, the push operation can be performed. When each stop button 5 is pressed in such a state, the reels 41a to 41c are stopped and controlled so as to stop at a combination of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery. ..
If the pressing operation is performed before the symbol corresponding to the winning combination reaches the winning line, the timing of stopping the reels 41a to 41c is delayed to stop the symbol on the winning line, so-called pull-in. Stop control is performed.

In the stopped state, the three symbols represented in the reels 41a to 41c, which are continuous in the vertical direction, are stopped so as to face the outside of the machine from the display window 6 (sometimes referred to as a stop display), and the stop display mode at this time is set. Whether or not there is a prize is determined based on this.
The winning judgment is made based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the predetermined winning line. For example, the winning is stopped on any of the five lines, the upper, middle, and lower three lines and the two diagonal lines. The winning is established when the judgment is made based on the combination of symbols and the combination of stopped symbols is a combination corresponding to the winning.
The number of winning lines is not limited to 5 lines, and may be any number of lines such as 1 line.

As for the combination of symbols to be judged, "bell bell bell" (bell role) and "cherry" are used in the order of "left reel 41a, middle reel 41b, right reel 41c" as the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination.・ ANY / ANY ”(Cherry role, but ANY is an arbitrary pattern),“ Watermelon / Watermelon / Watermelon ”(watermelon role),“ BAR, BAR, BAR ”(specific role), etc. As for the "specific role", it is possible to win only during the bonus game state.
In the present embodiment, the "bell" and the "replay" are arranged within 5 consecutive frames on all reels 41a to 41c, so that the "bell" and "replay" can always be stopped on the winning line by the pull-in stop control of 4 frames. it can. On the other hand, the symbols other than "Bell" and "Replay" are not necessarily arranged within 5 consecutive frames, so even if the pull-in stop control of 4 frames is performed, the winning combination cannot be stopped on the winning line and the winning combination is missed. It may end up. That is, in order to stop these symbols on the winning line, it is necessary to press the stop buttons 5a to 5c aiming at the desired symbols (so-called push-button operation).

Further, in the "bell role", among the six push orders (for example, "5a → 5b → 5c", "5c → 5b → 5a", etc.) as the operation order (referred to as the push order) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c. It is also possible to provide a "push-order bell" in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell-bell-bell" is stopped by one of the push orders. The "push order bell" is provided with "push order bells 1 to 6" corresponding to each of the six push orders, and notification of the push order corresponding to each "push order bell 1 to 6" is won. Is performed during ART (including during AT).
Note that the reel stop control may be performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell combination" is stopped if only the reel that is stopped first is matched, and only the stop button that is stopped first may be notified. In this case, the pushing order is three, and the troublesomeness of the player can be reduced.

In addition, as a combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay role", there are "replay, replay, replay" (usually called replay), "replay, replay, bell" (chance replay), and the like.
In addition, the "replay combination" has a symbol corresponding to "replay / replay / replay" by one of the six push orders as the operation order (referred to as push order) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c. There is a "push order replay" that stops the combination. The "push order replay" provides "push order replays 1 to 6" corresponding to each of the six push orders, and notifies the push order corresponding to each of the "push order replays 1 to 6". Is performed during ART (including during AT).

In addition, the "replay combination" has a symbol corresponding to the "replay replay bell" by one of the six push orders as the operation order (referred to as the push order) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c. There is a "chance replay" where the combination stops. "Chance replay" provides "chance replays 1 to 6" corresponding to each of the six push orders, and when each "chance replay 1 to 6" is won, the notification of the push order corresponding to each is ART. Performed during (including during AT).

In addition, the "replay role" includes "promotion replay" corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the transition from the normal state to RT, and "fall replay" corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the transition from RT to the normal state. .. The push order is also associated with these winning combinations. For example, regarding the "promotion replay", the push order of one of the six push orders changes to the "promotion replay" related to the transition from the normal state to the RT. The combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped, and with regard to the "fall replay", the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "fall replay" related to the transition from RT to the normal state is performed by 5 of the 6 push orders. Stop.
In addition, there is "7, 7, 7" as a combination of bonus symbols corresponding to the "bonus combination".

Then, as a result of determining the combination of the symbols stopped on the winning line, when the combination of the symbols is the combination of the symbols corresponding to each of the above, the winning is established and the game value corresponding to the establishment of each winning is given. Will be done.

For example, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to small roles such as "bell role", "cherry role", and "watermelon role", a small winning combination is established, and the medal payout device 7 is driven and controlled to obtain medals. A predetermined number of medals are paid out from the stored hopper 7a via the medal payout outlet 7b.
Specifically, eight medals are paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell role"("bell bell bell"), and the combination of symbols corresponding to the "watermelon role"("watermelon"". Five medals will be paid out by the stop display of "Watermelon / Watermelon").

In the "cherry role", the number of medals to be paid out differs depending on the position of the "cherry" that stops on the left reel 41a, and when the "cherry" stops at the "upper" or "lower" (upper cherry or lower). Two medals (called cherries) are paid out, and when "cherry" stops in the middle row (called middle tier cherries), one medal is paid out.
The winning probability of each winning combination is "Replay role">"Bellerole">"Upper / lower cherry role">"Watermelonrole">"Middle cherry role" in each game state described later except "Bonus role". It is assumed that the relationship, that is, the "replay role" is the easiest to win, and the "middle cherry role" is the most difficult to win.

In addition, "Chance Replay" is won only during ART, and when "Chance Replay" is won, "Push Order Replay" is also won in duplicate, and either one depends on the actually operated push order. "Replay role" is now established. That is, when "push order replay" and "chance replay" are won in duplicate, the rate at which "chance replay" is actually established is adjusted by changing the rate of notification of the push order of "chance replay". Can be done.

If "chance replay" and "push order replay" are won in duplicate, "chance replay" and "push order replay" will occur when the first and second reels of reels 41a to 41c stop. If you make a so-called double tenpai that retains both possibilities, and arrange the reels 41a to 41c so that one of the replay roles will be confirmed by the reel that stops at the end, the player's expectation will be raised. It can be stretched.
Further, the "bell role" may be set to a winning probability such that the number of medals per game increases by 1.5 during ART.
In addition, the medals can be paid out so that only the amount exceeding the maximum number of credit medals is paid out, but by operating a predetermined setting button (not shown) in advance, a prize is won each time a prize is generated. It can also be configured so that the corresponding medals are paid out.

In addition, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay role" (for example, "replay, replay, replay", etc.), the replay prize is established, and the medal is not inserted in the next game, that is, the medal is spent. It will be in a state where it can be played without any problems.
In addition, a bonus game state (special game state) in which a predetermined small role (bell role) is won with a high probability by stopping the combination of bonus symbols corresponding to the "bonus role" (for example, "7, 7, 7"). Move to.
In addition, it is preferable that the above-mentioned "bonus combination" carries over the winning right as long as the combination of the corresponding symbols is not stopped in the winning game and the games after the game.

In the slot machine game in which such a series of operations is one game, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 10 has an operating means such as a bet button 2a, a start lever 3, and a stop button 5 and a medal selector 2b. It is realized by controlling the output means such as the reels 41a to 41c, the drum unit 4 including the pulse motor for rotationally driving them, the medal payout device 7, and the like based on the input information from the input means such as.

Further, in the slot machine 1, a game effect synchronized with such a slot machine game is also performed. For example, an image effect indicating the transition to ART, a fanfare sound, a lamp effect, and the like are notified of a display 8 such as a liquid crystal TV, a speaker 9, and a lamp 11 provided with a light emitting means such as an LED, respectively, as shown in FIG. It is output via means.
Such a notification means is controlled by the sub-control unit 20. Further, the sub control unit 20 controls these based on the control commands received from the main control unit 10 at each predetermined game timing.
Further, the effect button 2c provided on the front door 1a does not affect the progress of the game, but by pressing the effect button 2c, for example, a signal is input to the sub-control unit 20 and the effect changes to the image effect on the display 8. It is possible to give.

The sub-control unit 20 shown in FIG. 3 is an example of the effect control means, and is configured to be able to execute an operation according to a command from the main control unit 10.
For example, the sub-control unit 20 provides a receiving means such as an input port provided in the sub-control unit 20 to send a control command transmitted from a transmitting means such as an output port provided in the main control unit 10 at predetermined game timings. In addition to receiving via, the notification means such as the display 8 is controlled so as to decode the received control command and perform an effect according to the control command.

In addition to such a configuration, the slot machine 1 is shown below by the main control unit 10 operating as a specific game state control means, a continuous control means, a storage means, a continuous lottery control means, and a lottery order control means. It is configured to realize a characteristic game.

FIG. 4 is a state transition diagram for explaining the gaming state in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 has a normal gaming state ST1, a special gaming state ST2, and a specific gaming state ST3.

In the normal game state ST1, the player wins the "bonus combination" and shifts to the special game state (BIG bonus) ST2 by stopping the combination of the corresponding bonus symbols ((1)).
In addition, in the normal game state ST1, when the "upper / lower cherry role", "watermelon role", and "middle cherry role" are won, a transition lottery to the specific game state ST3 is performed, and if the transition lottery is won, the transition lottery is performed. , Transition to the specific game state (ART) ST3 ((4)).
In the special game state ST2, a game in which the winning probability of a predetermined small winning combination (bell role) is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST1 is executed. When the total number of medals paid out to the player reaches 200, the special game state ST2 ends and the normal game state ST1 is entered ((2)).
During the special game state ST2, a lottery for the "specific role" is also performed, and if the "specific role" is won, the state shifts to the specific game state ST3 after the end of the special game state ST2 ((3)).

FIG. 5 is a state transition diagram for explaining the gaming state in the specific gaming state (ART) ST3 of FIG.
The specific game state ST3 is roughly classified into a round game state ST4 and a continuous challenge game state ST5.

When shifting to the specific game state ST3, the round game state ST4 is first started. This round game state ST4 is a game state during ART in which a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) of games are set as one set. During the round game state ST4, the lottery right (challenge ball) acquisition process and the lottery right (challenge ball) promotion process, which will be described later, are performed. When the maximum number of games is executed in the round game state ST4, the game shifts to the continuous challenge game state ST5 ((5)).

In the round game state ST4, the "bonus combination" is won and the combination of the corresponding bonus symbols is stopped, so that the round game state ST4 is temporarily interrupted and shifts to the special game state ST2 ((7)), and the special game state ST2 With the end of, the round game state ST4 is restarted ((8)). The round game state ST4 is restarted from the number of games remaining at the time when the "bonus combination" is won, but the number of games may be added by a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) by winning the "bonus combination". ..

In the continuous challenge game state ST5, a game is played in which the number of acquired lottery rights (the number of challenge balls) is the upper limit, and a continuous lottery in the round game state ST4 is performed for each game. In the game in the continuous challenge game state ST5, if the continuous lottery is won, the continuation condition of the specific game state ST3 is satisfied, and the game shifts to the round game state ST4 again from the next game ((6)). The lottery rights remaining at the time of winning the continuous lottery are reserved so that they can be used in the continuous challenge game state ST5 from the next time onward.

If the "bonus combination" is won in the continuous challenge game state ST5, the game shifts to the special game state ST2 by stopping the combination of the corresponding bonus symbols ((9)). At this time, since the "bonus combination" is won and the continuation condition of the specific game state ST3 is satisfied, when the special game state ST2 ends, the game shifts to the round game state ST4 ((8)).
In the game in the continuous challenge game state ST5, even if the maximum number of games are played, if the continuous lottery is not won, the end condition of the specific game state ST3 is satisfied, and the normal game state ST1 starts from the next game. ((10)).

Next, each gaming state controlled by the main control unit 10 will be described in detail.

[Normal game state]
First, the normal gaming state will be described.
In the normal game state, a lottery for shifting to ART is performed by executing the game, and a normal probability mode and a high probability mode (chance zone) are provided due to the difference in winning probability in this transition lottery.

The winning roles that trigger the transition to ART can be exemplified as "bell role", "upper / lower cherry role", "watermelon role", and "middle cherry role". Execute the ART transition lottery.
In this case, when the same winning combination is won in the normal probability mode and the high probability mode, the winning probability is set higher in the high probability mode than in the normal probability mode.
For example, when the "watermelon role" is a winning combination, the winning probability in the ART transition lottery can be set higher in the high probability mode than in the normal probability mode.

In addition, the winning probability in the ART transition lottery has a relationship of "middle cherry role"> "watermelon role"> "upper / lower cherry role"> "bell role" in each of the normal probability mode and the high probability mode. doing. In other words, the transition winning probability can be set higher for the "middle-tier cherry role" than for the "bell role".

The transition between the normal probability mode and the high probability mode shifts from the normal probability mode to the high probability mode when the mode promotion lottery executed during the normal probability mode is won, and a predetermined number (a predetermined number) during the high probability mode. For example, when the game (10 times) is executed, the mode shifts from the high probability mode to the normal probability mode. This mode promotion lottery is executed in the main control unit 10 when a predetermined winning combination such as "watermelon combination" is won.

It should be noted that there are not only two game states having different winning probabilities in the ART transition lottery, the normal probability mode and the high probability mode, but also one or two or more gaming states in which the winning probabilities in the ART transition lottery are different. It can also be provided.

[Special game state]
Next, the bonus gaming state as the special gaming state will be described.
In the bonus game state, the ART transition lottery is performed every time the game is executed, as in the normal game state.

During the bonus game state, the lottery for the "bell role" is performed with a high probability, but the lottery for the "specific role" is also performed at the same time, and this lottery for the "specific role" becomes the ART transition lottery during the bonus game state. ..
Specifically, if the "specific role" is won, the right to generate ART is granted, and the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "specific combination", "BAR, BAR, BAR", can be stopped. The stop control of the reels 41a to 41c is performed as described above. Then, by stopping the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "specific role", eight medals are paid out in the same manner as the "bell role", and the game shifts to ART after the end of the bonus game state.

In addition, even if you win the "specific role", the combination of "BAR, BAR, BAR" symbols may not be stopped depending on the timing of the push operation, but in that case, the "bell, bell, bell" symbol The combination of is stopped and the same number of medals as the "specific role" are paid out. Since the granting of the right to generate ART is conditional on the winning of the "specific role" (internal winning), the right to generate ART is also granted in this case, and the game shifts to ART after the end of the bonus game state.

In addition, when the "specific role" is won (internally won), an image suggesting that the combination of the "BAR, BAR, BAR" symbols may be stopped is displayed on the display 8, and the player is informed of the "BAR". , BAR, BAR ", navigate to aim for the design. Then, when the combination of the symbols of "BAR, BAR, BAR" is stopped, the display 8 notifies that the right to generate ART has been granted. On the other hand, if the combination of the symbols of "BAR, BAR, BAR" cannot be stopped even if the "specific role" is won, the notification is not performed at that time, but the display is displayed at the end of the bonus game state. At 8, the notification that the right to generate ART has been granted is given.

In addition, even if a bonus game state occurs during ART, a lottery for a "specific role" is performed, but if a "specific role" is won during this bonus game state, the right to generate ART has already been granted. Therefore, for example, it is advantageous to execute ART such as adding the number of games during ART, adding the number of lottery rights (challenge balls) described later, or promoting the probability stage (type of challenge balls) of lottery rights. It is preferable to give the player such a privilege.
It should be noted that a plurality of "bonus combinations" having different winning probabilities may be provided, and when a "bonus combination" having a low winning probability is won, the right to generate ART may be unconditionally granted.

[Specific game state]
Next, ART as a specific gaming state will be described.
The ART as a specific game state includes an AT that shifts by winning in the ART transition lottery and an RT that shifts by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to "promotion replay" by the push order notification during this AT. It is a combined game state.
In this ART, the RT (for example, 1/3) in which the winning probability of the "replay combination" (normal replay) drawn in the internal lottery is higher than the normal state (for example, 1 / 7.3) and the "push order" When the "bells 1 to 6", "push order replays 1 to 6", and "chance replays 1 to 6" are won, the ATs that notify the corresponding push orders are in a overlapping gaming state.
Even during non-AT, if the push order is correct, "promotion replay" may be established and the game may shift to RT, but in this case, the specific game state is not reached. In addition, after the end of the specific game state, RT continues until the "fall replay" is established, but the specific game state is not reached during this period as well.

As an example of notification of the push order, for example, when the "push order bell 1" of the "push order bells 1 to 6" is won during ART, the stop button 5 is operated in the order of "5a → 5b → 5c". When the combination of symbols corresponding to "Pushing order bell 1" ("Bell bell bell") is stopped, the display 8 displays "left → middle → right" and the like, and the speaker 9 displays "left". , "Middle", "Right" in that order.

At this time, the navigation lamp 12 controlled by the sub-control unit 20 shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 is turned on in the order of "12a->12b->12c" according to the operation of the stop button 5.
That is, the operation for the stop button 5 is navigated through the operation information notification means such as the display 8, the speaker 9, and the navigation lamp 12.
As a result, when the player operates the stop button 5 according to this navigation (notification), the combination of symbols corresponding to the "pushing order bell 1" is stopped, and eight stipulated medals are paid out.

On the other hand, when the "push order bells 1 to 6" are won and the stop button is operated without following the above navigation, the combination of symbols corresponding to the "push order bells 1 to 6" is stopped. Therefore, the prescribed eight medals will not be paid out.
Such notification of the push order is the same when each of "push order replays 1 to 6" and "chance replays 1 to 6" is won during "ART".

In addition to the navigation lamp 12 described above, a navigation lamp controlled by the main control unit 10 can be provided. This navigation lamp displays a specific symbol on the payout number display unit (for example, 7-segment) that visually displays the number of medal payouts, and the payout number display unit is composed of 3 digits of 7-segments and is "123". By displaying "213" or the like, the push order of the order in which the left, middle, and right reels should be stopped is notified.

[Specific game state (round game state)]
Next, a round gaming state in ART as a specific gaming state will be described.
The round game state is a part of the game state of ART, and is executed as a set with the continuous challenge game state that follows. When the continuation condition is satisfied in the continuous challenge gaming state performed after the end of the round gaming state, a new round gaming state is started.

The round game state is a game state in which 30 games are played as one set, and lottery rights (challenge balls) are added or promoted while increasing the game media by notifying the push order of the winning small wins.
The lottery right is a right for performing a continuous lottery of ART, which is performed for each game in the continuous challenge game state, and the number and types thereof are displayed as challenge balls on the display 8. Two lottery rights are set as initial values at the start of the first round game state, and one is added when any one of "Chance Replays 1 to 6" is established.

The round game state is controlled by any of mode A, mode B, and mode C, in which the probability of acquiring the lottery right, that is, the probability of establishing "chance replays 1 to 6" is different. The probability of acquiring the lottery right has a relationship of mode C> mode B> mode A. When "Chance Replay 1 to 6" is established in any mode, one lottery right is added, so that the number of times the game can be executed in the continuous challenge game state increases by one, and there is an opportunity for continuous lottery of ART. Will be increased once.

In addition, "chance replays 1 to 6" are designed to be won in duplicate with "push order replays 1 to 6", and when these "replay roles" are won in duplicate, the push order is notified by "chance replay". The probability of the "replay combination" that is actually established can be adjusted depending on which of the "push order replay" is used. That is, the probability of establishment of "chance replays 1 to 6" in each mode is set by making the push order notification ratio of "chance replays 1 to 6" different when the "replay combination" is won according to each mode. It has become.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a table for determining the probability of establishment of “chance replays 1 to 6” of modes A to C in the round game state, that is, the probability of acquiring the lottery right (challenge ball). As shown in the figure, "chance replays 1 to 6" at the time of duplicate winning of "replay combination" so that the probability of establishment is 1/30 in mode A, 1/20 in mode B, and 1/10 in mode C. The notification ratio of is adjusted.

In this way, mode B is controlled so that the probability of establishment of "chance replays 1 to 6" is higher than that of mode A, and mode C is "chance replay 1 to 6" more than mode B. Is controlled so that the probability of establishment is high. Therefore, the acquisition content of the lottery right changes depending on the mode that changes variously in the round game state, and the monotonization of the round game state is prevented. In addition, the player's expectation is changed according to the mode in which he / she is staying.
When "Chance Replays 1 to 6" are established in each mode, the lottery right is acquired, and the new lottery right is stored in the storage means.

In addition, when "chance replays 1 to 6" and "push order replays 1 to 6" are won in duplicate and the push order notification of "push order replays 1 to 6" is performed, the order in which the push order notification is not followed. As a result of the operation in, even if "Chance Replays 1 to 6" are established, the lottery right is not granted. On the other hand, even if the push order replays 1 to 6 of "chance replays 1 to 6" are notified, the lottery right is granted even if the push order replays 1 to 6 are established due to an erroneous operation or the like.
It should be noted that the winning probability itself of "chance replays 1 to 6" may be changed for each mode without overlapping winning of "chance replays 1 to 6" and "push order replays 1 to 6".

The determination of modes A to C is executed, for example, by the main control unit 10, and is performed by a predetermined lottery at the start of each round game state. In addition, the mode may be promoted (for example, promoted from A to B) for a predetermined number of games during the round game state, or by winning a predetermined small role (for example, "watermelon role" or "cherry role"). You may promote the mode, and if you do this, the game content will be diverse and the fun will be further improved. In addition, by selecting a table for determining each mode at the start of ART and making the mode selection rate and promotion rate at the start of the round game state different in each table, the mode selection mode is made different for each ART. You may.
Also, if you win the "bonus role" during the round game state, you will get two lottery rights. In addition, the lottery right may be acquired when the other small roles, for example, the "watermelon role" and the "cherry role" are won.

As shown in FIG. 10, the lottery right for performing the continuous lottery of ART in the continuous challenge game state is displayed as the challenge ball 38 on the display 8 so that the reserved number and the lottery order can be recognized. This lottery right is set in a plurality of stages (5 stages) so as to make the probability of the continuous lottery in the continuous challenge game state different, and is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 10 as the storage means. There is.

In addition, the lottery right of the probability stage 5 with the highest probability of continuous lottery is the rainbow (rainbow-colored) star-shaped challenge ball 38, and the lottery right of the second highest probability stage 4 is the red hexagonal challenge ball. At 38, the lottery right for the third highest probability stage 3 is the green pentagonal challenge ball 38, and the lottery right for the fourth highest probability stage 2 is the yellow square challenge ball 38, which is the lowest. The lottery right in the probability stage 1 is a white round challenge ball 38, each of which is displayed on the display 8.

In addition, if, for example, the "bell role", "watermelon role", or "middle cherry role" is won by executing the game during the round game state, any of the lottery rights memorized at that time is targeted. Then, a lottery for promoting the probability stage is performed, and when the promotion lottery is won, one of the stored lottery rights is selected, and the probability stage of the lottery right is promoted to 1 to 3 stages. Then, the corresponding challenge ball 38 on the display 8 changes to a color or shape according to the promoted probability stage.

Further, the promotion probability of the lottery right (challenge ball 38) differs depending on which of the above-mentioned modes A to C is stayed. The lottery right that is set as an initial value of two at the start of the first round game state and the lottery right that is added during the round game state are set to the probability stage 1 corresponding to the white challenge ball 38. , Other probability stages may be used. For example, in the case of an ART triggered by the occurrence of a special gaming state, all or part of the lottery rights initially set may be set to other than the probability stage 1 from the beginning, and the game content may be further diversified.

FIG. 7 (1) is a diagram showing an example of a table for determining the promotion probability of the lottery right (challenge ball) at the time of winning the "bell role" in the round game state.
As shown in FIG. 7 (1), when the "bell role" is won, only one step of promotion is performed, in the case of mode A it is 1/200, in the case of mode B it is 1/150, and in the case of mode C. Promotion lottery is held with each probability of 1/100. By winning this promotion lottery, the probability stage of any one of the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means is promoted by one step, and the color and shape of the corresponding challenge ball 38 on the display 8 are displayed. However, for example, the shape changes from a white round shape to a yellow square shape, or from a yellow square shape to a green pentagonal shape.

FIG. 7 (2) is a diagram showing an example of a table for determining the promotion probability of the lottery right (challenge ball) at the time of winning the "watermelon role" in the round game state.
As shown in FIG. 7 (2), when the "watermelon role" is won, only two stages of promotion are performed, 1/20 in the case of mode A, 1/10 in the case of mode B, and in the case of mode C. Promotion lottery is held with each probability of 1/5. By winning this promotion lottery, the probability stage of any one of the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means is promoted by two stages, and the color and shape of the corresponding challenge ball 38 on the display 8 are displayed. However, for example, the shape changes from a white round shape to a green pentagonal shape, or from a yellow square shape to a red hexagonal shape.

FIG. 7 (3) is a diagram showing an example of a table for determining the promotion probability of the lottery right (challenge ball) at the time of winning the “middle-stage cherry role” in the round game state.
As shown in FIG. 7 (3), when the "middle-tier cherry role" is won, two-step promotion and three-step promotion are performed, 1/10 in the case of mode A, 1/7 in the case of mode B, and so on. In the case of mode C, a two-stage promotion lottery is performed with a probability of 1/3. In addition, a three-stage promotion lottery is performed with a probability of 1/20 in the case of mode A, 1/10 in the case of mode B, and 1/5 in the case of mode C. By winning this promotion lottery, the color of the challenge ball 38 corresponding to the fact that the lottery right of any one of the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means has been promoted to two stages or three stages. And the shape will change, for example, from a white round shape to a red hexagonal shape, or from a yellow square shape to a rainbow-colored star shape.

As described above, the main control unit 10 as the continuous lottery control means can change the lottery right stored in the storage means to a high lottery right that increases the probability of the continuous lottery. Further, the main control unit 10 can control the high lottery right in a plurality of stages having different continuous lottery probabilities. Further, the main control unit 10 can change the probability of changing the lottery right to the high lottery right according to the game state (mode).

Therefore, since the probability stage of the lottery right changes to a high stage, the expectation for the continuation of the round game state changes, and the interest of the player can be improved. Further, since the type of the challenge ball 38 changes according to the change in the probability stage of the lottery right, the probability stage can be notified more clearly. In addition, since the probability stage of the lottery right used in the continuous challenge game state changes according to the result of the game in the round game state, the relationship between the mutual game states can be strengthened, which is more interesting. You can create game developments. In addition, the lower the winning probability of a small winning combination, the more the lottery right is promoted in favor of the player, so that the player's sense of accomplishment when a rare small winning combination is won can be further enhanced. In addition to the probability of acquiring the lottery right, the probability of promotion changes according to the mode, so that the mode becomes more important and the player's interest in the stay mode can be further attracted.

The pattern in which the lottery right (challenge ball) is promoted may be a pattern other than the pattern illustrated in FIG. May be provided, or a pattern to be promoted when the "upper / lower cherry role" is won may be provided.

Next, when the promotion of the lottery right is decided, which of the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means at that time is to be promoted is determined.
The plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means are stored so that the lottery order in the continuous challenge gaming state can be specified, and which of these lottery rights is to be promoted is shown in FIG. As described above, the selection rate is set to be different depending on the type of small role that triggered the promotion.

FIG. 8 (1) is a diagram showing an example of a table for determining the promotion position (lottery order) of the lottery right (challenge ball) at the time of winning the “bell role”. In the table, "1st" is the lottery ranking of the continuous lottery in the continuous challenge game state, "2nd" is the lottery ranking of 2nd, "3rd" is the lottery ranking of 3rd, and "4th" is the lottery. Represents the lottery right with the 4th ranking. The lottery rights with the fifth or higher lottery ranking are collectively selected as "overflow". Further, regarding the selection of the lottery right to be promoted, the selection rate is different for each of the above-mentioned modes A to C.

At the time of winning the "Belle role", in the case of mode A, the selection rate of the "first" is 1/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 2/100, and the selection rate of the "third" is 10/100. The selection rate of "fourth" is 60/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 27/100.
In the case of mode B, the selection rate of the "first" is 2/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 3/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 20/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. The rate is 50/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 25/100.
In the case of mode C, the selection rate of the "first" is 3/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 4/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 25/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. The rate is 45/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 23/100.

In this way, when the "Belle role" with a relatively high winning probability is won, the selection rate of the "4th" lottery right is the highest among the "1st" to "4th", and the lottery ranking is slow. The selection rate is assigned so that the selection rate increases.
Further, the selection rate of the lottery right with the earlier lottery order is higher in the mode B than in the mode A, and similarly, the selection rate of the lottery right with the earlier lottery order is higher in the mode C than in the mode B. It's getting higher.

FIG. 8 (2) is a diagram showing an example of a table for determining the promotion position (lottery order) of the lottery right (challenge ball) at the time of winning the “watermelon role”.
At the time of winning the "watermelon role", in the case of mode A, the selection rate of the "first" is 50/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 20/100, and the selection rate of the "third" is 10/100. The selection rate of "fourth" is 5/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 15/100.
In the case of mode B, the selection rate of the "first" is 55/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 22/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 8/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. The rate is 5/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 10/100.
In the case of mode C, the selection rate of the "first" is 60/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 25/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 5/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. The rate is 3/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 7/100.

In this way, when the so-called rare role "watermelon role", which has a lower winning probability than the "bell role", is won, the selection rate of the "first" lottery right is the highest among the "first" to "fourth". The selection rate is assigned so that the higher the lottery order and the higher the selection rate, the higher the selection rate. In other words, when the "watermelon role", which has a lower winning probability than the "bell role", is won, the lottery right with an early lottery ranking is likely to be promoted, so it is easy to win the continuous lottery with many lottery rights still remaining. Therefore, these remaining lottery rights will be given the opportunity to be further promoted in the next round game state.
Further, the selection rate of the lottery right with the earlier lottery order is higher in the mode B than in the mode A, and similarly, the selection rate of the lottery right with the earlier lottery order is higher in the mode C than in the mode B. It's getting higher.

FIG. 8 (3) is a diagram showing an example of a table for determining the promotion position (lottery order) of the lottery right (challenge ball) at the time of winning the “middle-tier cherry role”.
At the time of winning the "middle cherry role", in the case of mode A, the selection rate of the "first" is 65/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 17/100, and the selection rate of the "third" is 5/100. , The selection rate of "fourth" is 3/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 10/100.
In the case of mode B, the selection rate of the "first" is 70/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 20/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 4/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. The rate is 2/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 4/100.
In the case of mode C, the selection rate of the "first" is 75/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 21/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 2/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. The rate is 1/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 1/100.

In this way, when the "middle-tier cherry role", which is a rare role with a lower winning probability than the "watermelon role", is won, the selection rate of the "first" lottery right is one in the "first" to "fourth". The selection rate is the highest, the selection rate is even higher than when the "watermelon role" was won, and the selection rate is assigned so that the earlier the lottery order, the higher the selection rate. In other words, when the "middle-tier cherry role", which has a lower winning probability than the "watermelon role", is won, the lottery right with an earlier lottery ranking is more likely to be promoted, so the lottery right is won with more lottery rights left. These remaining lottery rights will be given the opportunity to be further promoted in the next round game state.
Further, the selection rate of the lottery right with the earlier lottery order is higher in the mode B than in the mode A, and similarly, the selection rate of the lottery right with the earlier lottery order is higher in the mode C than in the mode B. It's getting higher.
By selecting the lottery right to be promoted in this way, the corresponding data of the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means is converted, and the corresponding lottery right is regarded as a high lottery right with a high probability level. Will be changed to.

In this way, based on the lottery result of the combination (result of the prize lottery), any one of the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means is changed to the lottery right with a high probability stage (high lottery right). Become. In addition, the lottery order of the lottery right (high lottery right) to be promoted is determined according to the type of the winning small winning combination. In addition, the lottery right with a higher lottery ranking is promoted when the small winning combination (second prize) with a low winning probability is won than when the small winning combination (first prize) with a high winning probability is won. Will be controlled in this way.

That is, the main control unit 10 as the continuous lottery control means controls the lottery order of the lottery right (high lottery right) to be promoted. Further, the main control unit 10 as the lottery order control means controls that the lottery right with the earlier lottery order is changed to the higher lottery right in the case of the second prize than in the case of the first prize. It will be.

Therefore, the lottery order of the lottery right to be promoted changes in various ways, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, if a small winning combination with a low winning probability is won, the lottery right with an earlier lottery ranking will be promoted, so it is possible to continue to the next round game state with more lottery rights left. Therefore, the player's expectation can be raised. In addition, the lottery order of the lottery right to be promoted changes according to the modes A to C, which can raise the expectation for the mode, and the mode affects the lottery order in addition to the acquisition and promotion of the lottery right. This will further attract the player's interest.

The main control unit 10 as the lottery order control means determines which of the plurality of lottery rights the lottery right to be promoted should be the high lottery right that has already been promoted (for example,). , Probability stage 2 lottery right, etc.), the probability that the high lottery right will be selected again may be increased as compared with the case where there is no promoted lottery right.
In this way, when there are multiple high lottery rights in multiple lottery rights, if the continuous lottery is won in the game corresponding to the lottery right with the earlier lottery ranking, the remaining high lottery rights can be further promoted. The property becomes higher, and the effect of controlling the lottery order becomes more remarkable.

In addition, although FIG. 8 illustrates a state in which at least five lottery rights are stored, a selection table having the same tendency as in FIG. 8 is used even when four or less lottery rights are stored (excluding one). The lottery right to be promoted is decided. Further, when "overflow" in FIG. 8 is selected, the lottery right for the overflow is controlled so that the one with the earlier lottery order is selected as the small winning combination with a lower winning probability is won. Alternatively, the overflow amount may be randomly selected. Further, "overflow" does not have to be selected.

[Specific game state (continuous challenge game state)]
Next, the continuous challenge game state in ART will be described.
The continuous challenge gaming state is a part of the gaming state in ART, and is executed after the round gaming state ends. In this continuous challenge gaming state, the game for the lottery right stored in the round gaming state is executed, and whether or not to start a new round gaming state for each game, that is, whether or not to continue ART is continued. A lottery will be held.
Therefore, the number of lottery rights stored in the storage means is the upper limit of the number of games in the continuous challenge gaming state.

Then, if the lottery is not continued, one lottery right stored in the storage means is deducted, and if the lottery right remains, the game based on the new lottery right is executed, but the lottery right is given. If there are no remaining games, the ART ends at the end of the continuous challenge game state, and the normal game state starts from the next game. On the other hand, if the continuous lottery is won, the remaining lottery rights are reserved as lottery rights to be used from the next time onward, the ART continuation condition is satisfied, and a new round game state starts from the next game. Will be done.
Further, in the continuous lottery game state, when the "bonus combination" is won, the continuation condition is satisfied at that time, and a new round game state is started after the bonus game state ends.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a table for determining the continuation probability of ART at the time of winning each winning combination in the game in the continuous challenge gaming state.
In the continuous challenge gaming state, the continuation probability as shown in FIG. 9 is set according to the winning result of the game executed in the gaming state and the probability stage of the lottery right used in the game.

First, when the "replay role" is won, the white "challenge ball" corresponding to the probability stage 1 is 5%, the yellow challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 2 is 10%, and the green corresponding to the probability stage 3 is green. 40% for the challenge ball, 60% for the red challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 4, and 100% for the rainbow-colored challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 5. Will be done.

In addition, when the "chance replay role" is won, the white challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 1 is 50%, the yellow challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 2 is 60%, and the green challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 3 is green. The continuous lottery will be held with a probability of 70% for the challenge ball, 80% for the red challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 4, and 100% for the rainbow-colored challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 5. Will be. The winning probability (probability of establishment) of the "chance replay role" may be set according to the mode in which the player stayed in the round game state before the start of the continuous challenge game state, or the mode is always in the continuous challenge game state. It may be the winning probability of A.

In addition, when the "bell role" is won, the white challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 1 is 10%, the yellow challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 2 is 15%, and the green challenge corresponding to the probability stage 3 is. A continuous lottery will be held with a probability of 50% for balls, 70% for red challenge balls corresponding to probability stage 4, and 100% for rainbow-colored challenge balls corresponding to probability stage 5. ..

In addition, when the "upper and lower cherry role" is won, the white challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 1 is 30%, the yellow challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 2 is 40%, and the green corresponding to the probability stage 3 is green. The continuous lottery has a probability of 60% for the challenge ball of, 80% for the red challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 4, and 100% for the rainbow-colored challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 5. Will be done.

Also, when the "watermelon role" is won, 50% for the white challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 1, 60% for the yellow challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 2, and the green challenge corresponding to the probability stage 3. A continuous lottery will be held with a probability of 80% for balls, 90% for red challenge balls corresponding to probability stage 4, and 100% for rainbow-colored challenge balls corresponding to probability stage 5. ..

In addition, when the "middle cherry role" is won, the white challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 1 is 60%, the yellow challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 2 is 70%, and the green challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 3 is green. The continuous lottery will be held with a probability of 80% for the challenge ball, 100% for the red challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 4, and 100% for the rainbow-colored challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 5. Will be.
In addition, when the "bonus combination" is won, a continuous lottery is performed with a 100% probability in all of the probability stages 1 to 5.

As described above, in the continuous challenge game state, the higher the probability stage of the lottery right is, the higher the continuous lottery probability is set regardless of the winning combination. In addition, the winning probability is set so that the winning combination has a higher continuous lottery probability. Therefore, the higher the probability stage of the lottery right, the higher the expectation for the continuation of ART, and the lottery result of the role for each game also affects the result of the continuous lottery, so that the game content becomes more diverse. Further, even if the probability stage is low, the continuous lottery probability can be increased depending on the lottery result of the game, so that it is possible to reduce the disappointment of the player when the probability stage is low.

For example, in a game corresponding to a rainbow-colored challenge ball whose continuation has already been confirmed, if a player wins a "middle-tier cherry role" or a "bonus role" with an extremely low winning probability, another challenge ball is promoted. In this way, the dissatisfaction of the player can be reduced.
Also, for example, when a rainbow-colored challenge ball exists among a plurality of challenge balls, the game corresponding to the rainbow-colored challenge ball is given priority over the game corresponding to the challenge ball of another color. The main control unit 10 may be provided with a function to be executed. In this way, the expectation when the rainbow-colored challenge ball exists can be further increased.
In addition, in the continuous challenge game state, when a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 times) are consecutively non-winning in the continuous lottery, the main remedy is to increase the continuation probability at the time of winning each role and facilitate the continuation. The control unit 10 may be provided, and in this way, it is possible to prevent a feeling of frustration when the non-winning of the continuous lottery is repeated a large number of times.

Next, the display screen in the round game state during ART displayed on the display 8 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10 (1), during the round game state, the round display image 30 showing the current number of rounds is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the display 8, and the total winning medals during ART are displayed on the upper right of the screen. The total number image 31 showing the number is displayed. Although not shown, the number of remaining games in the round game state is also displayed.

Further, in the vicinity of the center of the display screen, as a mode image 32 indicating the mode in which the player is currently staying, for example, a character image or a background corresponding to each mode is displayed, and the current mode is clearly shown to the player. I am informing you.

Further, at the bottom of the screen, as an image showing the lottery right, the first challenge ball 38a, the second challenge ball 38b, the third challenge ball 38c, and the fourth challenge ball 38d are displayed side by side in the order of the lottery order. Will be done. Further, the challenge ball display units 33 to 36 are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction corresponding to each of the first to fourth challenge balls 38a to 38d, and each challenge ball 38a to 38d corresponds to the challenge ball display unit 33. It is displayed in any of ~ 36. The challenge ball display units 33 to 36 are displayed even when there is no corresponding challenge ball, and the presence or absence of the challenge ball 38 is clarified.

Further, an overflow display unit 37 is displayed on the right side of the challenge ball display unit 36, and the overflow display unit 37 is a number that notifies the number of reserved lottery rights as an image that collectively notifies five or more lottery rights. The overflow challenge ball 39 provided inside is displayed.

In the present embodiment, by providing the challenge ball display units 33 to 36 and the overflow display unit 37 at the bottom of the screen, the challenge ball 38 and the overflow challenge are placed in the vicinity of the reels 41a to 41c existing below the display 8. Since the image of the ball 39 can be displayed, the player in the game who is paying attention to the reels 41a to 41c can use the challenge ball 38, which is important for the continuation of ART, without moving the line of sight so much. The state of the overflow challenge ball 39 can be confirmed.

FIG. 10 (1) shows a screen when "chance replays 1 to 6" are established and the fourth lottery right is added. When the lottery right is added, the 4th challenge ball 38d appears on the screen together with the effect image 40 showing how the added 4th challenge ball 38d moves, and the 4th challenge ball 38d that appears is a challenge. An image is displayed that moves from the outside to the inside of the ball display unit 36 and finally reaches the challenge ball display unit 36. In this way, it is clearly notified that the fourth challenge ball 38d has been added. Further, a predetermined sound effect is also output from the speaker 9 according to the addition of the fourth challenge ball 38d.

Further, in FIG. 10 (1), the number of reserved overflow challenge balls 39 is zero, but for example, when five or more lottery rights are added, the appearing challenge balls 38 are absorbed by the overflow challenge balls 39. Then, an image in which the overflow challenge ball 39 swells for a moment is displayed, and the number of holds is added by 1.
Note that FIG. 10 (1) is a diagram illustrating a white, round-shaped challenge ball 38, all of which correspond to the lottery right of the probability stage 1.

Next, FIG. 10 (2) shows the screen of the display 8 when the lottery right is promoted during the round game state. Specifically, FIG. 10 (2) shows a state in which four first to fourth challenge balls 38a to 38d, which are all white and round, and five overflow challenge balls 39 have a hold number. In the game in this state, the screen is displayed when the "bell role" is won and the fourth challenge ball 38d corresponding to the fourth lottery right in the lottery ranking is promoted by one step.

When the "Belle role" is won and the promotion of the challenge ball 38 is decided, the lottery order of the challenge ball 38 to be promoted is selected based on the table shown in FIG. 8 (1). At this time, when the lottery right having the highest selection rate and the fourth lottery ranking is selected, for example, as shown in FIG. 10 (2), after the reels 41a to 41c of the game are stopped, a lightning bolt or the like is produced. Along with the display of the image A41, the fourth challenge ball 38d will be changed from a white round shape to a yellow square shape. Further, when displaying the effect image A41, a predetermined sound effect is also output from the speaker 9.

In this way, when the challenge ball 38 is promoted, the effect image A41 is displayed, so that it is possible to clarify that the challenge ball 38 is promoted. Further, when promoted, the color and shape of the challenge ball 38 change, so that it is possible to clarify which challenge ball 38 has been changed to which stage.

Although the overflow challenge ball 39 clearly displays a number indicating the number of holdings, the overflow challenge ball 39 may not be clearly displayed and may be displayed as an image such as "?". Further, if there is a lottery right for the overflow whose probability stage has been promoted, the color or shape of the overflow challenge ball 39 may be changed.

Next, from the state shown in FIG. 10 (2), the display screen of the display 8 when the "watermelon role" is won and the second challenge ball 38b is promoted by two stages in the subsequent game is shown in FIG. Shown in (3).

When the "watermelon role" is won and the promotion of the challenge ball 38 is decided, the lottery order of the challenge ball 38 to be promoted is selected based on the table shown in FIG. 8 (2). At this time, when the lottery right having the second highest selection rate and the second lottery order is selected, an image as shown in FIG. 10 (3) is displayed. Here, since the promotion is performed in two stages this time, for example, the second challenge ball 38b is changed from a white round shape to a green one together with the display of the production image B42 such as a thick lightning bolt, which is different from the production image A41. It will be changed to a pentagonal shape. Further, when displaying the effect image B42, a sound effect different from that at the time of one-step promotion is also output from the speaker 9.

According to the present embodiment, when a "watermelon role" or the like having a relatively low winning probability is won as described above, the challenge ball 38 having a quick lottery ranking is easily promoted, so that it is relatively early. Since the probability of winning the continuous lottery is high at the stage, it is possible to proceed to the round game state from the next time onward with many challenge balls 38 left. Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (3), when the fourth challenge ball 38d having the fourth yellow lottery order already exists, the challenge ball 38 having the earlier lottery order than the fourth challenge ball 38d is likely to be promoted. Therefore, if the player wins the continuous lottery by executing the game with the promoted challenge ball 38, the fourth challenge ball 38d, which has already been promoted by one stage, will be promoted again in the round game state from the next time onward. Since it is possible to give an opportunity, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player when a small winning combination with a relatively low winning probability is won.

In addition, although not shown, when the "middle-tier cherry role" is won and the challenge ball 38 is promoted in three stages, it corresponds to the display of a lightning bolt effect image that is thicker than in the case of two-stage promotion and the effect image. The sound effect to be produced is output from the speaker 9, and the effect of the effect is enhanced.

Regardless of which color the challenge ball 38 is promoted to, when the start lever 3 is pressed, for example, a notice image for notifying the promotion of the challenge ball 38 such as the appearance of a rain cloud or a notice such as thunder is displayed. The main control unit 10 and / and the sub-control unit 20 are provided with a notice effect means for executing the notice effect by outputting a sound, and after the execution of the notice effect, the reels 41a to 41c are stopped and a small role is actually played. At the time of establishment, the promotion effect for promoting the challenge ball 38 may be executed together with the display of the effect image A41 and the output of the sound effect. In this way, while raising the player's expectation for the promotion of the challenge ball 38 at the start of the game, that expectation can be maintained until the end of the game. For example, even when the "bell role" is won, the start When the lever 3 is pressed, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning the "watermelon role" or the "middle-stage cherry role". In this case, even if the challenge ball 38 is not promoted, the advance notice effect may be executed with a predetermined probability, and the promotion effect may not be performed when the reels 41a to 41c are stopped. For this reason, the player's feeling of boredom can be reduced.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the front door 1a is provided with the effect button 2c, and the promotion effect of the challenge ball 38 is based on the pressing operation of the effect button 2c. May be done. For example, after the reels 41a to 41c are stopped, an image prompting the pressing operation of the effect button 2c is first displayed on the display 8, and the pressing operation of the effect button 2c displays the effect image A41 and promotes the challenge ball 38. May be displayed. At this time, the production button 2c is not always used, and only when the winning probability of "watermelon role" or "middle stage cherry role" is won, or when promotion of 2nd stage or 3rd stage is decided. If it is used, it is possible to increase the expectation when an image prompting the pressing operation of the effect button 2c is displayed.

Further, a game device operated by a drive source such as a motor is provided around the display 8 as a so-called accessory, and the game device is controlled by the operation control means provided in the main control unit 10 when the challenge ball 38 is promoted. May appear on the front surface of the display 8. For example, if you win a "watermelon role" or "middle-stage cherry role" with a relatively low winning probability, or if you decide to promote in two or three stages, you can expect a feeling of expectation by operating this game device. In the case of high promotion, it is possible to produce a production that is different from the image display, and it is possible to produce a more impactful promotion. In addition, when operating the game device, the challenge ball 38 is moved to a position where it is concealed, and when a small winning combination is established, the game device is returned to the normal position so that the finally promoted challenge ball 38 appears. If this is done, it will be possible to further enhance the interest.

Further, a dedicated display for displaying the challenge ball 38 and the overflow challenge ball 39 is provided in the slot machine 1 separately from the display 8, and the challenge ball 38 and the overflow challenge ball 39 are displayed separately from the battle image 45. However, in this way, the challenge ball 38 and the effect image can be made more prominent, and more versatile display can be performed. Further, the dedicated display may be configured to be movable or rotatable by a drive source such as a motor, and may be operated according to the effect.

Further, if a vibrating means for vibrating the whole or a part of the slot machine 1 is provided and the vibrating means is operated when the challenge ball 38 is promoted, a more impactful promotion effect can be achieved. Further, although it is transparent in the normal state, a display panel is provided on the front surface of the reels 41a to 41c so that a predetermined image is projected by the light emitted from the light emitting source provided on the side portion, and the image is displayed by the display panel when the challenge ball 38 is promoted. If you do, you can make a further impact.

Next, the display screen in the continuous challenge game state during ART displayed on the display 8 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 11 (1) shows a case where the state shown in FIG. 10 (3) described above is subsequently shifted to the continuous challenge gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 11 (1), the round display image 30 on the upper left of the screen changes, and the continuous challenge in-progress image 43 notifying that the continuous challenge game state is currently in progress is displayed.
Further, in the vicinity of the center of the display screen, as a battle image 45 for displaying whether or not ART continues by winning or losing the battle result, for example, an image in which a friendly character image and an enemy character image fight is displayed. The battle result image informs the player of whether or not ART is to be continued in an easy-to-understand and highly entertaining form.

Here, the timing of displaying the victory or defeat of the battle result is performed at the timing of releasing the stop button for finally stopping the reel among the stop buttons 5a to 5c. Further, the winning or losing is not displayed at the timing when the stop button to be stopped at the end is released, and then, for example, an image prompting the operation of the bet button 2a or the effect button 2c is displayed on the display screen, and the bet button 2a or the effect button 2c is displayed. The victory or defeat may be displayed by the operation of. In this case, it is preferable to set so that the rate of winning the match result is high.

Further, on the left side of the display screen, the challenge ball display unit 44 is newly displayed in a state of being connected above the challenge ball display unit 33. Then, the first challenge ball 38a is shifted to the challenge ball display unit 44, and the subsequent challenge balls 38b to 38d are also shifted in the direction in which the challenge ball display unit 44 is at the head. In addition, the number of reserved overflow challenge balls 39 is subtracted by 1, and a new fifth challenge ball 38e appears from the overflow challenge ball 39. The fifth challenge ball 38e is a challenge that has become vacant due to the shift. It is displayed on the ball display unit 36.

The first challenge ball 38a displayed on the challenge ball display unit 44 is the target of a continuous lottery in the game, and the victory or defeat of the battle image 45 is determined based on the first challenge ball 38a. Therefore, the victory or defeat of the battle image 45 depends on the type of the challenge ball 38 displayed on the challenge ball display unit 44, but as shown in the figure, the challenge ball display unit 44 is located close to the battle image 45. Therefore, the relationship between the challenge ball 38 and the battle image 45 can be clarified for the player, and the degree of expectation for the battle image 45 can also be clarified.
If the continuous lottery is won, the winning image is displayed following the battle image 45, and at the start of the next game, the first challenge ball 38a and the challenge ball display unit 44 disappear, and the display screen of the round game state is displayed again. Become.

In the present embodiment, the image of the challenge ball 38 is made into a round shape, a square shape, or the like, but the image of the challenge ball 38 may be used in the battle image 45, for example, an item image such as a weapon. In that case, if the item image displayed on the challenge ball display unit 44 is produced so that the ally character image is taken out and used for the battle, the relationship between the game and the challenge ball 38 can be clarified. .. In addition, if multiple item images are provided corresponding to the promotion stage of the challenge ball 38, and the higher the promotion stage is, the more powerful the weapon is, the relationship between the game and the continuation difficulty level can be clarified. And also improve the interest.

FIG. 11 (2) shows a display screen when the result of the battle image 45 shown in FIG. 11 (1) is defeated.
As shown in FIG. 11 (2), when the match is defeated, that is, when the lottery is not continued, the display content is changed from the match image 45 to the defeat image 46, and the display is displayed on the challenge ball display unit 44. 1 Challenge ball 38a disappears. Then, with the start of the next game, the second challenge ball 38b is newly shifted to the challenge ball display unit 44, and the challenge balls 38c to 38f are also shifted or appear and displayed as in the above-mentioned case. Battle image 45 will be started.

Here, in the next game, since the second challenge ball 38b is changed to green, the probability of winning the continuous lottery is high. As mentioned above, if you can win the continuous lottery in the game at this point, the number of remaining challenge balls 38 is relatively large, and there is also a fourth challenge ball 38d that has already turned yellow. It is possible to raise expectations for the continuation of the subsequent round game state.
Even if the player has won the continuous lottery, the defeat image 46 may be displayed once, and the victory image may be displayed by pressing the bet button 2a, which is a so-called revival effect, and then the round game state may be resumed. ..

Next, the control by the main control unit 10 will be described.
The ROM provided in the main control unit 10 stores a program and data for controlling the procedure of the challenge ball processing for adding or promoting the lottery right, and the CPU provided in the main control unit 10 stores the data. By executing while referring to it, the characteristic operation as described above is realized.

FIG. 12 shows a flowchart of this program, and the above-described characteristic operation will be described with reference to the flowchart.
First, in step S1, it is determined whether or not the chance replay combination has been established. Then, if the chance replay combination is established, the process proceeds to step S2, and if the chance replay combination is not established, the process proceeds to step S3.

In step S2, a challenge ball addition process for adding one challenge ball (lottery right) is performed.
In step S3, for example, it is determined whether or not the promotion condition is satisfied by winning a small role such as "watermelon role" or "middle-stage cherry role". Then, if the promotion condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S4, and if the promotion condition is not satisfied, the challenge ball processing is terminated.
In step S4, the challenge ball promotion process for promoting the challenge ball based on the type of the winning small winning combination is performed, and the challenge ball process is completed.

As described above, the main control unit 10 as the specific game state control means included in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a continuous control means that continuously controls the specific game state based on a predetermined lottery result, and a specific game. A storage means (for example, RAM) capable of storing a plurality of lottery rights for performing a continuous lottery of a state, and a high lottery right (for example, probability stage 2) in which a lottery right stored in the storage means increases the probability of continuous lottery. The continuous lottery control means is provided with a continuous lottery control means that can be changed to the lottery right), and the continuous lottery control means is provided with a lottery order control means for controlling the lottery order of the high lottery right in the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means. It has a structure.

In addition, a first prize (for example, "bell role") that is drawn based on a predetermined lottery probability and a second prize (for example, "watermelon") that is drawn based on a lottery probability lower than the first prize. The continuous lottery control means is configured so that any one of the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means can be changed to a high lottery right based on the result of the prize lottery. As a control means, in the case of the second prize than in the case of the first prize, the lottery right having an earlier lottery ranking (for example, the lottery right having the first lottery ranking) is changed to the high lottery right. It is configured to be controlled.

Further, the slot machine 1 has a display means (display 8) for displaying a predetermined image (for example, challenge ball 38) and a control for displaying an image (for example, challenge ball 38) corresponding to the lottery right on the display 8. The display control means (main control unit 10 and sub control unit 20) for performing the above is provided. Further, the display control means is configured to include an effect control means for performing an effect display (for example, an effect image A41) related to the high lottery right controlled by the lottery order control means.

<First modification>
Next, a first modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.
In the first modification, when the lottery right stored in the storage means already has a promoted lottery right, the lottery right (instead of the table shown in FIG. 8 is based on the tables shown in FIGS. 13 and 14). The promotion position (lottery order) of the challenge ball) is determined.

FIG. 13 (1) shows the promotion position when the “bell role” is won when the lottery right for which the lottery ranking is promoted to any probability stage already exists during the round game state. It is an example of a table for determining.

As shown in FIG. 13 (1), when the "bell role" is won, in the case of mode A, the selection rate of the "first" is 1/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 2/100, and "3". The "th" is not selected, the "fourth" selection rate is 70/100, and the "overflow" selection rate is 27/100.
In the case of mode B, the selection rate of the "first" is 1/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 2/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 2/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. The rate is 70/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 25/100.
In the case of mode C, "1st" is not selected, "2nd" is not selected, "3rd" selection rate is 3/100, "4th" selection rate is 75/100, and "overflow". The selection rate of "" is 22/100.

When the "Belle role" is won, the probability stage is promoted to only one stage, so even if there is a lottery right that has already been promoted, it will not be promoted to a lottery right that is higher than the promoted lottery right. Even if it is promoted, it will be at the same level or lower, so it is easier to select a lottery right with a later lottery ranking than a promoted lottery right. That is, since the lottery right to be promoted is not more likely to win the continuous lottery than the promoted lottery right, it is more likely to select the lottery right with a later lottery order than the promoted lottery right. ing.

In addition, mode B has a higher rate of re-promoting the promoted lottery right than mode A, and similarly, mode C has a higher rate of re-promoting the promoted lottery right than mode B. It has become. Further, mode C does not select a lottery right having a lottery order earlier than the promoted lottery right. Therefore, mode B is more advantageous to the player than mode A in terms of continuous lottery, and mode C is more advantageous to the player than mode B.

Next, FIG. 13 (2) shows the role of "watermelon" when the lottery right (yellow challenge ball) whose lottery ranking has been promoted to the third probability stage 2 already exists during the round game state. This is an example of a table for determining the promotion position when winning.

As shown in FIG. 13 (2), when the "watermelon role" is won, in the case of mode A, the selection rate of the "first" is 58/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 26/100, and "3". The "th" is not selected, the "fourth" selection rate is 4/100, and the "overflow" selection rate is 12/100.
In the case of mode B, the selection rate of the "first" is 62/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 27/100, the selection rate of the "third" is not selected, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is 3 /. The selection rate of 100 and "overflow" is 8/100.
In the case of mode C, the selection rate of the "first" is 64/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 27/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 2/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. The rate is 2/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 5/100.

Next, FIG. 13 (3) shows the role of "watermelon" when the lottery right (green challenge ball) whose lottery ranking has been promoted to the third probability stage 3 already exists during the round game state. This is an example of a table for determining the promotion position when winning.

As shown in FIG. 13 (3), when the "watermelon role" is won, in the case of mode A, the selection rate of the "first" is 58/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 26/100, and "3". The "th" is not selected, the "fourth" selection rate is 4/100, and the "overflow" selection rate is 12/100.
In the case of mode B, the selection rate of the "first" is 62/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 27/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 1/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. The rate is 3/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 7/100.
In the case of mode C, the selection rate of the "first" is 64/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 27/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 3/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. The rate is 2/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 4/100.

Next, FIG. 13 (4) shows the case where the lottery right (red or rainbow-colored challenge ball) whose lottery ranking has been promoted to the probability stage 4 or the probability stage 5 is already present during the round game state. Is an example of a table for determining the promotion position when the "watermelon role" is won.

As shown in FIG. 13 (4), when the "watermelon role" is won, in the case of mode A, the selection rate of the "first" is 3/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 2/100, and "3". The "th" is not selected, the "fourth" selection rate is 80/100, and the "overflow" selection rate is 15/100.
In the case of mode B, the selection rate of the "first" is 3/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 2/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 1/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. The rate is 84/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 10/100.
In the case of mode C, the selection rate of the "first" is 2/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 1/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 3/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. The rate is 87/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 7/100.

In this way, when the "watermelon role" is won, the lottery right is promoted in two stages, so if there is already a promoted lottery right, the probability stage is equal to or higher than the promoted lottery right. When promoting to, it is easier to select a lottery right with a higher lottery ranking than the promoted lottery right, while if the lottery right is promoted but the probability stage is lower than the promoted lottery right, it has been promoted. It makes it easier to select a lottery right with a later lottery ranking than the lottery right. Specifically, by comparing the probability stage of the lottery right to be promoted with the probability stage of the promoted lottery right, the probability stage of the lottery right to be promoted is equal to or equal to the probability stage of the promoted lottery right. If it is high, the selection table shown in FIG. 13 (2) or (3) is selected, and if it is lower than the probability stage of the promoted lottery right, the selection table shown in FIG. 13 (4) is selected and selected. It does the processing.

In addition, mode B has a higher rate of re-promoting the promoted lottery right than mode A, and similarly, mode C has a higher rate of re-promoting the promoted lottery right than mode B. It has become. Therefore, mode B is more advantageous to the player than mode A in terms of continuous lottery, and mode C is more advantageous to the player than mode B.

Next, FIG. 14 (1) shows a case where the lottery right (yellow or green challenge ball) whose lottery ranking has been promoted to the probability stage 2 or the probability stage 3 is already present during the round game state. , This is an example of a table for determining the promotion position when the probability stage is promoted by two stages by winning the "middle stage cherry role".

As shown in FIG. 14 (1), when the "middle-tier cherry role" is won, in the case of mode A, the selection rate of the "first" is 70/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 23/100, and " The selection rate of "third" is not selected, the selection rate of "fourth" is 2/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 5/100.
In the case of mode B, the selection rate of the "first" is 75/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 23/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 1/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth". The rate is 1/100, and "overflow" is not selected.
In the case of mode C, the selection rate of the "first" is 76/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 21/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 3/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. Outside, "Overflow" is not selected.

Next, FIG. 14 (2) shows the “middle-tier cherry role” when the lottery right (red challenge ball) whose lottery ranking has been promoted to the third probability stage 4 already exists during the round game state. This is an example of a table for determining the promotion position when the probability stage is promoted by two stages.

As shown in FIG. 14 (2), when the "middle cherry role" is won, in the case of mode A, the selection rate of the "first" is 70/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 23/100, and " The selection rate of "third" is not selected, the selection rate of "fourth" is 2/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 5/100.
In the case of mode B, the selection rate of the "first" is 75/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 21/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 3/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. The rate is 1/100, and "overflow" is not selected.
In the case of mode C, the selection rate of the "first" is 76/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 19/100, the selection rate of the "third" is 5/100, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is selected. Outside, "Overflow" is not selected.

Next, FIG. 14 (3) shows the "middle-tier cherry role" when the lottery right (rainbow-colored challenge ball) whose lottery ranking has been promoted to the third probability stage 5 already exists during the round game state. This is an example of a table for determining the promotion position when the probability stage is promoted by two stages.

As shown in FIG. 14 (3), when the "middle cherry role" is won, in the case of mode A, the selection rate of the "first" is 2/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 1/100, and " The selection rate of "third" is not selected, the selection rate of "fourth" is 85/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 12/100.
In the case of mode B, the selection rate of the "first" is 1/100, the selection rate of the "second" is not selected, the selection rate of the "third" is not selected, the selection rate of the "fourth" is 91/100, and the "overflow". The selection rate of "" is 8/100.
In the case of mode C, "1st" is not selected, "2nd" is not selected, "3rd" is not selected, "4th" selection rate is 95/100, and "overflow" selection rate. Is 5/100.

Next, in FIG. 14 (4), there is already a lottery right (yellow to rainbow-colored challenge ball) whose lottery ranking has been promoted to any of the probability stages 2 to 5 in the third round game state. In this case, it is an example of a table for winning the "middle-tier cherry role" and determining the promotion position when promoting the probability stage by three stages.

As shown in FIG. 14 (4), when the "middle cherry role" is won, in the case of mode A, the selection rate of the "first" is 70/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 27/100, and " The selection rate of "third" is not selected, the selection rate of "fourth" is 2/100, and the selection rate of "overflow" is 1/100.
In the case of mode B, the selection rate of the "first" is 75/100, the selection rate of the "second" is 24/100, the selection rate of the "third" is not selected, and the selection rate of the "fourth" is 1 /. 100, "Overflow" is not selected.
In the case of mode C, the selection rate of "1st" is 80/100, the selection rate of "2nd" is 20/100, "3rd" is not selected, "4th" is not selected, and "overflow". Is not selected.

In this way, when the "middle-tier cherry role" is won, as with the "watermelon role", if there is already a promoted lottery right, the probability stage is equal to or higher than the promoted lottery right. Makes it easier to select a lottery right with a higher lottery ranking than a promoted lottery right, while if the probability stage is lower than the promoted lottery right even if the lottery right is promoted, it is better than the promoted lottery right. Also makes it easier to select a lottery right with a late lottery ranking. Specifically, by comparing the probability stage of the lottery right to be promoted with the probability stage of the promoted lottery right, the probability stage of the lottery right to be promoted is equal to or equal to the probability stage of the promoted lottery right. If it is high, select the selection table shown in FIG. 14 (1), (2) or (4), and if it is lower than the probability stage of the promoted lottery right, select the selection table shown in FIG. 14 (3). Then, the selection process is performed.

In addition, mode B has a higher rate of re-promoting the promoted lottery right than mode A, and similarly, mode C has a higher rate of re-promoting the promoted lottery right than mode B. It has become. Therefore, mode B is more advantageous to the player than mode A in terms of continuous lottery, and mode C is more advantageous to the player than mode B.

Even if the first, second, and fourth lottery rights have already been promoted, selection tables are provided according to each, and selection control is performed based on each table. These selection tables are also shown in FIG. And the selection rate is set so as to have the same tendency as the table shown in FIG. Further, even when the number of stored lottery rights is 4 or less, a selection table corresponding to each storage state is provided. In addition, if there is a lottery right that has been promoted at the front or the back, the lottery right that is earlier or later than that cannot be selected. Therefore, the lottery right excluding the promoted lottery right cannot be selected. Targeted selection control is performed, and in this case, when the "bell role" is won, it becomes easier to select a lottery right with a slow lottery order in the selection target, while "watermelon role" or "middle cherry". When the "role" is won, it is easy to select the lottery right with the earliest lottery order in the selection target.
Further, as shown in FIG. 13, there is a relatively low probability that the lottery right that has already been promoted is selected and re-promoted. This prevents the ART continuation rate from becoming too high, while leaving a feeling of expectation for promotion to a high probability stage due to re-promotion.

As described above, when the main control unit 10 as the lottery order control means included in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment changes the lottery right to the high lottery right, the high lottery right (for example, the lottery order is 3). If the second lottery right) exists, the probability stage of the high lottery right to be changed and the existing high lottery right is compared, and the lottery order of the high lottery right to be changed is determined based on the comparison result. It is configured to be controlled so as to.

In the present embodiment, when the lottery right stored in the storage means already has a promoted lottery right, the lottery right is based on the tables shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 instead of the table shown in FIG. However, when the storage means already has the promoted lottery right, the process based on the tables shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 may not necessarily be performed, but may be performed with a predetermined probability. ..

<Second modification>
Next, a second modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In the above-described embodiment, the lottery order is controlled by selecting the lottery right when the probability stage of the lottery right is promoted, but in the second modification, the lottery order of the already promoted lottery right is changed. By doing so, the lottery order is controlled.

Specifically, when there are two lottery rights with different probability stages, the lottery order is controlled by exchanging the lottery order of the two lottery rights. The lottery order may be exchanged, for example, by exchanging data for specifying a probability stage in the storage means with each other.
In addition, the lottery rights are exchanged based on winning a predetermined small role.

In FIG. 15 (1), during the round game state, the lottery right of probability stage 2 (yellow challenge ball) is in the third place of the lottery ranking, and the lottery right of probability stage 3 (green challenge) is in the fourth place of the lottery ranking. Ball) indicates a certain state. From this state, when the "watermelon role" is won, the lottery rights are replaced as shown in FIG. 15 (2).

As shown in FIG. 15 (2), when the lottery rights are exchanged, the lottery right of the probability stage 2 which was the third in the lottery ranking moves to the fourth in the lottery ranking, while the fourth in the lottery ranking. The lottery right of the probability stage 3 that was there moves to the third place in the lottery ranking.
At the time of replacement, the selection table was selected according to the position of the 1st to 4th lottery rankings in which the lottery right with the highest probability stage already promoted was selected and set in the selection table. Based on the selection rate, the lottery right to be replaced is determined. In this case, the selection table to be selected is different for each winning small winning combination, and the small winning combination with a lower winning probability is selected so that the ART can be easily continued. For example, if the "middle-tier cherry role" with a low winning probability is won, the lottery right with an earlier lottery ranking will be replaced so that it will be in the high probability stage, and if a small winning role with a low winning probability is won. It raises the expectations of players.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (3), the two sets of lottery rights may be exchanged. For example, when the "middle-tier cherry role" is won, the lottery right of the first probability stage 1 of the lottery ranking and the lottery right of the fourth probability stage 3 of the lottery ranking are exchanged, and further, the second of the lottery rankings. The lottery right of the probability stage 1 of the above may be exchanged with the lottery right of the third probability stage 2 of the lottery ranking, and in this way, the expectation of the player can be further increased.
Further, when the lottery rights are exchanged, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the display 8 and a predetermined sound effect is also output from the speaker 9. Further, different effects images are displayed and sound effects are output depending on whether one set is replaced or two sets are replaced.

In the game after the replacement has been performed once, if the replacement condition is satisfied again, the replacement may be performed again, but the lottery right with the highest probability stage exists first in the lottery ranking. If so, it is preferable to perform a replacement excluding the lottery right.
In addition, the small role that triggers the replacement is not limited to the "watermelon role" and the "middle-tier cherry role", but any small role can be used. However, it is preferable to set it so as to be more advantageous with respect to the continuous lottery.

In addition, when the "watermelon role" or the "middle cherry role" is won, it may be replaced without fail, or it may be performed with a predetermined probability, but if it is performed with a predetermined probability, a small role with a low winning probability is performed. It is preferable to set a higher probability of replacement when is won.
As described above, the main control unit 10 as the continuous order control means included in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which the lottery order of the high lottery right and the lottery order of the other lottery right are exchanged.

The main control unit 10 as the continuous lottery control means may combine the above-mentioned process of changing the lottery right to the high lottery right and the replacement process. For example, the main control unit 10 may execute any of the processes with a predetermined probability. Alternatively, if the promotion lottery at the probability stage is not won, the replacement process may be performed. Further, if the high lottery right does not already exist, the change process to the high lottery right may be performed, and if it exists, the replacement process may be performed.

As described above, the main control unit 10 as the specific game state control means included in the slot machine 1 according to the present invention is a continuous control means that continuously controls the specific game state based on a predetermined lottery result, and a specific game state. It is provided with a storage means that can store a plurality of lottery rights for performing a continuous lottery, and a continuous lottery control means that can change the lottery right stored in the storage means to a high lottery right that increases the probability of a continuous lottery. The continuous lottery control means is configured to include a lottery order control means for controlling the lottery order of the high lottery rights in the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means.

Therefore, since the degree of expectation for the continuation of a specific game state such as ART changes according to the probability stage (type of challenge ball) of the lottery right, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and improve the interest. .. Further, by controlling the lottery order of the high lottery right, it is possible to influence the continuation of the specific gaming state, the game performance is unprecedented, and the expectation of the player can be improved.

In addition, a first prize (for example, "bell role") that is drawn based on a predetermined lottery probability and a second prize (for example, "watermelon") that is drawn based on a lottery probability lower than the first prize. The continuous lottery control means is configured so that any one of the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means can be changed to a high lottery right based on the result of the prize lottery. The control means is configured to control so that the lottery right with an earlier lottery order is changed to the high lottery right in the case of the second prize than in the case of the first prize.

Therefore, when changing the lottery right to a high lottery right, the higher the difficulty of winning the winning combination, the faster the lottery order is changed to the higher lottery right. Since the continuation of the specific game state is promoted advantageously, it is possible to improve the expectation of the player when a role with a high degree of difficulty in winning is won, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, when the main control unit 10 as the lottery order control means changes the lottery right to the high lottery right, if the high lottery right already exists, the high lottery right to be changed and the existing high lottery right The probability stages of the above are compared, and the lottery order of the high lottery right to be changed is determined based on the comparison result.

Therefore, even if a high lottery right already exists, the lottery right with a higher probability stage tends to have a faster lottery order than the lottery right with a lower probability stage, and it is possible to raise the expectation of the player. ..

Further, the main control unit 10 as the lottery order control means has a configuration in which the lottery order of the high lottery right and the lottery order of the other lottery right are exchanged.
Therefore, the change to the high lottery right and the control of the lottery order of the high lottery right can be performed separately, the game contents can be diversified, and the player's expectation for the continuation of the specific game state can be increased. It can improve the interest.

On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses a slot machine that executes a continuous lottery for the number of rights (ART points) for executing an ART continuous lottery. In some cases, the game was simply consumed and the continuous lottery was executed. As a result, the game became monotonous, and it was difficult to give the player a sense of expectation.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to solve all or a part of such problems that the conventional gaming machine should improve.

Although the preferred embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention has been described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

For example, in the present embodiment, the specific gaming state is set to ART, but AT or RT may be used.
Further, in the present embodiment, a bonus game state (big bonus) is provided as a special game state, but a regular bonus in which the number of medals acquired is smaller than that is provided, and the special game state may be provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, the ART continuation rate is changed by controlling whether the high lottery right whose probability stage has been promoted becomes the early lottery order or the late lottery order. However, for example, when the high lottery rights are consecutive, the promotion is set so as to increase the continuation rate of the round game state, and for example, the high lottery rights are lined up based on the establishment of predetermined conditions such as winning a small winning combination. Alternatively, the lottery order of the lottery rights may be controlled so as to perform replacement. In this case, it is preferable that the lower the winning probability is, the higher the probability that the high lottery rights will be lined up. In addition, if the continuous high lottery right allows the ally character image to perform a continuous technique in the battle image on the display 8, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player.

In addition, in a slot machine equipped with a so-called limiter function provided with a means for limiting the number of continuations of ART to a predetermined upper limit or less, the control for promoting the lottery right when the number approaches the upper limit is changed. You may do so. For example, if the upper limit is approached, if the probability of promoting the overflow amount is increased, the high lottery right with high expectations remains clearly, but it ends by the operation of the limiter without digesting it. It is possible to prevent the player from becoming dissatisfied and reduce the dissatisfaction of the player.

In addition, the time for winning the promotion of the lottery right and the time for notifying the winning may be different. For example, even if the lottery right is promoted internally, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 are provided with a notification timing delay means that changes the color of the challenge ball later without immediately changing the color. You may.
In this way, it is possible to change the color when the challenge ball is shifted, and it is also possible to change the color of a plurality of internally promoted challenge balls at the same time. It is also possible to improve the fun by changing the color of the challenge balls collectively.
In addition, if the operation order of the "push order bell" is incorrect, or if the "watermelon role" and the "middle cherry role" are missed, the notification timing delay means is activated, and the promotion is made, for example, at the end of the round game state. May be notified.
Further, a selection means for allowing the player to select the lottery order of the promoted high lottery right may be provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 performs operations as various means such as the specific game state control means, but the sub control unit 20 performs a part or all of the operations, and the sub control unit 20 performs the operations as various means. It can also work.
On the contrary, the main control unit 10 may perform a part or all of the operations executed by the sub control unit 20, and the main control unit 10 may operate as various means.

Further, although the present invention has been applied to a slot machine, it can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko (for example, ball slot machines).
The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine capable of executing a game using a simulated game medium in a data format without using an actual game medium such as a medal or a game ball.

Further, in each embodiment, a reel driven and controlled by a motor is used as the variable display means, but instead of or in addition to this, an image in which the design of the reel or the like fluctuates is displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal display. By displaying the display, the display can be used as a variable display means for the identification information.

1 Slot machine 2 Medal slot 2a Bet button 3 Start lever 5 Stop button 8 Display 9 Speaker 10 Main control unit 11 Lamp 20 Sub control unit 38 Challenge ball 41 Reel

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A game is played based on the start operation of the player, and a specific game state advantageous to the player can be generated based on the result of the game. In a game machine configured to be able to award a second prize that is drawn based on a winning probability lower than that of the first prize.
A specific game state control means for controlling the specific game state is provided.
The specific game state control means
A continuous control means that continuously controls the specific gaming state based on a predetermined lottery result,
A display control means for controlling the continuous effect related to the continuous control in the specific game state and displaying the notification information corresponding to each continuous effect side by side on the display means when the continuous effect can be executed a plurality of times.
A continuous effect control means that can control a specific continuous effect among the continuous effects based on the result of the prize lottery so that the continuous effect is confirmed.
With
Further, it is possible to execute the control for forcibly ending the specific game state based on the number of times the specific game state is continued.
The continuous effect control means
In the case where the continuous effect of this time is confirmed to be continuous, and in the game displaying the continuous effect, if the second prize is won, the other continuous effect is controlled to be confirmed to be continuous. It is possible and
Based on the number of continuations of the specific gaming state, it is possible to execute control that increases the probability of controlling the specific continuous effect among the continuous effects so that the continuation is confirmed.
The display control means
It is possible to execute control to display the notification information corresponding to the continuation effect of continuation confirmation in a special display mode.
Even when the condition for changing the display mode of the notification information is internally satisfied, the display control by the special display mode is not performed until the predetermined timing is reached, and the predetermined timing is reached. , A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a control for collectively displaying a plurality of the notification information in the special display mode. A game is played based on the start operation of the player, and a specific game state advantageous to the player can be generated based on the result of the game. In a game machine configured to be able to award a second prize that is drawn based on a winning probability lower than that of the first prize.
A specific game state control means for controlling the specific game state is provided.
The specific game state control means
A continuous control means that continuously controls the specific gaming state based on a predetermined lottery result,
A display control means for controlling the continuous effect related to the continuous control in the specific game state and displaying the notification information corresponding to each continuous effect side by side on the display means when the continuous effect can be executed a plurality of times.
A continuous effect control means that can control a specific continuous effect among the continuous effects based on the result of the prize lottery so that the continuous effect is confirmed.
With
The display control means
When changing the order in which each notification information is displayed on the display means, it is possible to control so that the specifications to be changed differ between the game in which the order is changed first and the game in which the order is changed again.
When the notification information displayed at a specific position is moved to a position indicating that a continuation effect corresponding to the notification information is displayed, the notification information is more continuously described than other notification information. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be displayed so as to project toward the position where the effect is displayed.

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