JP6378406B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which one game performed by changing a plurality of rows of symbols based on a start operation performed by a player is started by a symbol display means.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko slot machine (a spinning machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachi-slot”), which is a type of gaming machine, a game medium (hereinafter referred to as “medal”) is used, and a game is played by inserting a medal into the pachislot Is started, and a state advantageous to a player who can easily obtain a predetermined pattern (hereinafter referred to as “advantageous game state”) is performed.

  Then, in the pachislot described in Patent Document 1, the advantageous game state can be continued up to a predetermined number of games, and on the condition that a specific combination (for example, triple cherry) has won a prize in the advantageous game state. The number of times that is the upper limit of the state is increased (so-called “addition”). Among such pachislot machines, there are also known those that can shift to a special state with a high degree of advantage regarding the addition in the advantageous game state.

JP 2010-82083 A

  However, in such a pachislot, although it is adopted as a condition for shifting to the special state by the winning combination or winning combination in the game to be executed, the transition to the special state is a winning combination or winning combination in one game Therefore, further improvement of interest in games is desired.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game with respect to the transition to the special state. There is.

In the gaming machine that solves the above-described problem, a winning combination lottery in which a game that is performed by changing symbols in a plurality of rows based on a start operation being started is started by the symbol display means, and a winning combination is drawn based on the start operation. A game machine in which a display result is derived to the symbol display means based on a stop operation after a change of symbols in each column is started based on the start of the game. First counting means for counting and second counting means for counting a second count value, wherein the first counting means counts when the first condition is satisfied, and the second counting means Counting when two conditions are met, the first condition is a condition established by winning or winning a specified role, and the second condition is a condition established by winning or winning a specified role, and the state The states that can be controlled by the control means include the first state and A second state advantageous compared to the first state, said a favorable third state than in the first state and the second state, there is a state in which the state control means controls, the first There is a case of switching from the second state when switching to the third state from the first state if the first state is switched to the second state to the third state, said state control means, the first state wherein while the first count value is controlled to the second state when it reaches the first predetermined value, the third state when said second count value in the first state has reached a second predetermined value in In summary, in the first state, the first condition is more easily established than the second condition.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the transition to the special state.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows a symbol stop line. The schematic diagram which shows a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows a winning combination determination table. The schematic diagram which shows the detail of a replay combination. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the winning aspect of various replay roles. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the winning aspect of various replay roles. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the mode of a transition of a game state and an effect state. The schematic diagram which shows the cancellation | release game number determination table. The schematic diagram which shows a special Lip Navi lottery table. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows an addition lottery table, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows an addition frequency | count lottery table. The schematic diagram which shows an addition value determination table.

[First Embodiment]
A pachinko slot machine (rotating game machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”) according to this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachi-slot 10 includes a rectangular parallelepiped main body 11 having an open front surface, and a front door 12 that is pivotally supported with respect to the left side edge of the main body 11 so as to be able to open and close. An effect display device 14 composed of a liquid crystal display device that provides a display effect during a game (during a variable game) is disposed on the front upper portion of the front door 12. The front door 12 is provided with a decorative lamp La that emits various effect light so as to surround the front door 12. In addition, speakers Sp for performing sound effects are disposed on the upper left and right sides of the front door 12.

  A central panel 15 is provided in the center of the front surface of the front door 12, and a transparent window 16 through which the drum unit 13 as a symbol display means disposed inside the machine can be seen is provided. ing. The see-through window 16 is composed of a synthetic resin plate integrally formed with the central panel 15. The drum unit 13 includes a left reel 13L, a middle reel 13C, and a right reel 13R each having a translucent belt-like reel sheet on which various symbols are printed. Further, the see-through window 16 has the left reel 13L as the first symbol row, the middle reel 13C as the second symbol row is arranged next to the first symbol row, and the second symbol row is arranged. A right reel 13R serving as a third symbol row is disposed adjacent to the provided one. The symbols printed on each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) of the drum unit 13 are arranged in a predetermined order. On the left reel 13L of the drum unit 13, 21 symbols of symbols L00 to L20 are arranged. Further, 21 symbols from symbol C00 to symbol C20 are arranged on the middle reel 13C. In addition, 21 symbols from symbol R00 to symbol R20 are arranged on the right reel 13R. Then, in the changing game, the left reel 13L changes so that the symbol L00, the symbol L01,..., The symbol L20, and the symbol L00 are displayed in the fluoroscopic window 16 in this order. Further, in the changing game, the middle reel 13C changes such that the symbols C00, C01,..., C20, and C00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order. In the changing game, the right reel 13R changes so that the symbol R00, the symbol R01,..., The symbol R20, and the symbol R00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order.

  In each of the reels in this embodiment, a symbol imitating “bell” (bell symbol), a symbol decorated with the letters “REPLAY” (replay symbol), and a symbol imitating “watermelon” (watermelon symbol) ), A symbol imitating “cherry” (cherry symbol), and a symbol (7 replay symbol) decorated with characters “7” are arranged. Hereinafter, each symbol may be referred to as “bell”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “7 replay” without “design”.

  Each reel is configured to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor provided corresponding to each reel, and various symbols are continuously displayed on the see-through window 16 as each reel rotates. Displayed (changed) while changing. When the rotation of each reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols out of a plurality of symbols printed on the reel sheet of each reel are stopped and displayed at the upper, middle, and lower positions on the see-through window 16. . For this reason, the see-through window 16 is formed in such a size that three symbols can be displayed on each reel. Each reel is provided with reel sensors SE1, SE2, SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting the rotational position of each reel so as to correspond to each reel.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachislot 10 has a plurality of (this display result) that defines combinations of symbols to be stopped (derived display results) in the display area of the symbols that can be seen through from the see-through window 16. In the embodiment, 5 symbol stop lines are formed. In this embodiment, as a symbol stop line, a combination of one winning line L1 (shown by a solid line) that can be determined as a winning combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed, and a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed cannot be determined as winning. Four non-winning lines L2 to L5 (shown by broken lines) are formed.

  When the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol stop line is a mode in which a prize is awarded, the winning line L1 is an effective line that is determined to be valid by giving a prize according to the symbol combination. In the following description, when simply referred to as “winning line”, it means the winning line L1.

  In addition, the non-winning lines L2 to L5 do not give a prize according to the combination of symbols even if the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on these symbol stop lines is the same as the mode that gives a prize. As an invalid line, it is determined as invalid. In the following description, the term “non-winning line” simply means non-winning lines L2 to L5.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the symbols in each column are stopped and displayed at nine symbol stop positions D <b> 1 to D <b> 9 in the transparent window 16 of the present embodiment. These nine symbol stop positions D1 to D9 correspond to the upper, middle, and lower stages in the vertical direction, and are arranged in three rows so as to correspond to the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C, and the right reel 13R in the horizontal direction. The left reel upper stop position D1 located on the left side when viewed from the player side, the left reel middle stop position D2 located at the center on the left side when viewed from the player side, and the player side. The left reel lower stop position D3 located below the left side is a symbol stop position corresponding to the left reel 13L, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the left reel 13L are displayed. Further, the middle reel upper stop position D4 located on the middle side when viewed from the player side, the middle reel middle stop position D5 located at the center of the middle side when viewed from the player side, and the player side. The middle reel lower stop position D6 positioned below the middle side as viewed is a symbol stop position corresponding to the middle reel 13C, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol arrangement of the middle reel 13C are displayed. Also, a right reel upper stop position D7 located on the right side as viewed from the player side, a right reel middle stop position D8 located at the center on the right side as viewed from the player side, and a player side. The right reel lower stop position D9 located below the right side is a symbol stop position corresponding to the right reel 13R, and three consecutive symbols in the symbol array of the right reel 13R are displayed.

  In the see-through window 16, a winning line L1 (valid) is formed by the left reel intermediate stop position D2, the intermediate reel intermediate stop position D5, and the right reel intermediate stop position D8. In the see-through window 16, a non-winning line L2 (invalid) is formed by the left reel upper stop position D1, the middle reel upper stop position D4, and the right reel upper stop position D7. In the see-through window 16, a non-winning line L3 (invalid) is formed by the left reel upper stop position D1, the middle reel intermediate stop position D5, and the right reel lower stop position D9. In the see-through window 16, a non-winning line L4 (invalid) is formed by the left reel lower stop position D3, the middle reel intermediate stop position D5, and the right reel upper stop position D7. In the see-through window 16, a non-winning line L5 (invalid) is formed by the left reel lower stop position D3, the middle reel lower stop position D6, and the right reel lower stop position D9.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the central panel 15 includes various information display units 17 that notify information related to the variable game. The various information display unit 17 includes a throw-in display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display unit, a stored number display unit, a prize number display unit, and a game information display unit. ing.

  The insertable display lamp lights up when the bet number of the variable game can be set, or when a medal as a game medium can be inserted into the main body, and the variable game is started, or the maximum bet number It turns off when (MAXBET) is set and the stored data (credit) reaches the upper limit number of credits. The replay display lamp is turned on when a replay combination as a replay combination is won in a variable game. The weight display lamp is turned on when a start operation is detected during the wait time, and is turned off after the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is the shortest game time that is set to restrict the floating game from progressing too quickly. If a start operation is detected during this wait time, each reel is played after the wait time has elapsed. Is set to start rotating. The status lamp is turned on / off in accordance with the progress of the variable game.

  Further, the betting number display section is composed of three lamps, and the lamps are turned on according to the number of bets in the variable game. One lamp is lit for 1 bet (1 BET), 2 lamps are lit for 2 bets (2 BET), and all lamps are lit for 3 bets (3 BET). The stored number display section displays the number of credits stored in the machine. The award number display section displays the number of award medals awarded to the player based on the winning when a winning occurs during the variable game.

  In addition, a medal slot 18 is disposed at a lower right position of the central panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. Behind the medal slot 18, a medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects passage of medals is disposed. In addition, a BET button 19 and a MAXBET button 20 are provided in order from the left at the lower left position of the central panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. The BET button 19 is a button that is pressed (operated) when betting (betting) one bet (one) from the credits stored and stored inside the machine as the number of bets (the number of bets) of the variable game. Further, the MAXBET button 20 is used when a bet (betting) is made with the maximum bet number of bets allowed in one variable game (in this embodiment, three bets (three cards)) as the number of bets in the variable game. This button is pressed (operated).

  A settlement switch 21 is provided at the lower left position of each BET button 19, 20 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement switch 21 is a switch that is used (operated) when paying back a medal (game medium) betted at the start of a variable game or a credit stored and stored inside the machine. A start lever 22 is provided at the right position of the checkout switch 21 as a game start operation means that is operated when a variable game is started. In the present embodiment, the rotation of each reel is started by operating the start lever 22 after the setting of the number of bets is completed.

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

  In addition, a medal discharge port 24 is formed at a lower central portion on the front surface of the front door 12. In addition, a tray 25 for receiving medals discharged from the medal discharge port 24 is disposed at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12.

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

Next, an operation for a player to play a variable game as a game, and operating states of various devices accompanying this operation will be described.
In a state where medals can be inserted into the variable game or the BET buttons 19 and 20 can be operated, the number of bets can be set by operating the BET buttons 19 and 20. Depending on the operation of the BET button 19, a credit equivalent to the number of bets (one medal) corresponding to one bet from the stored and stored credits is set as the number of bets (the number of bets). Further, depending on the operation of the MAXBET button 20, credits corresponding to the maximum bet number that can be set in the target variable game are set as the bet number (bet number) from the stored credits. In the present embodiment, a variable game with 3 bets is allowed.

  In the present embodiment, it is also possible to set the number of bets by inserting a number of medals corresponding to the number of bets from the medal insertion slot 18, and the number of bets for one bet when one medal is inserted. Is set, and the number of bets for three bets is set by inserting three medals. When medals exceeding the maximum number of bets that can be set in the target game (3 bets in this embodiment) are inserted from the medal insertion slot 18, they are stored as credits when the credit function is used. When the credit function is not used, it is returned to the player from the medal outlet 24 along a route not shown.

  In the present embodiment, the player operates the BET buttons 19 and 20 to set the number of bets corresponding to each of the BET buttons 19 and 20 so that one pay line is activated. When a winning line is activated, a combination of symbols displayed on the winning line is activated, and control (such as award medal payout) according to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective winning line is performed. Done. In the variable game in this embodiment, one pay line is always valid.

  If the bet number is set as described above and the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted, that is, if the player performs a start operation to operate the start lever 22 in a state where the game can be started, each reel of the drum unit 13 is It is rotated and a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed on the see-through window 16 so as to continuously change. Thereafter, when each reel rotates and a predetermined time elapses, the operation of each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R can be accepted. Subsequently, when each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated by the player, each corresponding reel is stopped, and symbols are displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16 in the upper, middle and lower rows of the corresponding row.

  When all of the reels are stopped, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line forms a predetermined award form, and a prize according to the winning award form is awarded. A payout or the like is given to the player.

  The variable game of the present embodiment starts with the start operation of the start lever 22 after setting the number of bets, and ends with the stop display of the combination of symbols by the stop operation of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R. It is done as one time. Note that the variable game with award medal payout is completed after the award medal payout is completed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, a combination of symbols (stop result) that can be stopped and displayed on the winning line based on a winning combination determined internally, and a prize corresponding to the combination of symbols are determined.

  Specifically, if none of the combinations of symbols that can be stopped and displayed based on the winning combination shown in FIG. 3 are not stopped and displayed on the winning line, no prize medal is given to the player (one or more prizes). No medal). In the following description, a combination of symbols in the case where a winning line is formed by a combination of symbols not corresponding to any of those shown in FIG.

  In addition, when [CHERRY / ANY / ANY] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, two prize medals are paid out. It should be noted that any symbol (“ANY”) may be used as the symbol that is stopped and displayed at the stop position of the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R that form the winning line. In the following description, a winning mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Cherry / ANY / ANY] is referred to as “cherry stop eye”. The cherry stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining the “cherry role” as the winning role.

  When [Watermelon / Watermelon / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that six award medals are paid out. In the following description, a prize mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [watermelon / watermelon / watermelon] is referred to as “watermelon stop eye”. This watermelon stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining “watermelon role” as a winning combination.

  Further, when [Bell Bell Bell] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that 12 prize medals are paid out. In the following description, a prize form (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [Bell Bell Bell] is referred to as a “bell stop eye”. The bell stop eye can be awarded (stop display is possible) by determining either of the “bell role” as the winning combination.

In the present embodiment, these “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, and “bell role” are the winning roles (payout roles) that determine the awarding of award medals based on winning.
Also, [Replay / Replay / Replay], [7 Replay / 7 Replay / Replay], [7 Replay / Replay / 7 Replay], or [Replay / 7 Replay / 7 Replay] are stopped and displayed on the winning line. Is provided with the replay described above. In the following, a prize mode (design) for forming a winning line by [Replay / Replay / Replay / Replay / 7 Replay / Replay], [7 Replay / Replay / 7 Replay], or [Replay / 7 Replay / 7 Replay] Is called "normal stop eye". The normal stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining a normal replay role (ordinary winning combination) as a winning combination.

  Further, when [7 replays, 7 replays, 7 replays] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that the above-mentioned replay is given. Hereinafter, a winning mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [7 replays, 7 replays, 7 replays] is referred to as a “special stop eye”. This special stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped and displayed) by determining one of the special replay roles as the winning combination.

  Further, when [Watermelon / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that the above-mentioned replay is given. Hereinafter, an award mode (combination of symbols) that forms a winning line by [watermelon / replay / replay] is referred to as “rush stop”. This entry stop eye can be awarded (can be stopped) by determining either the entry replay combination as the winning combination.

  Note that in the present embodiment, these various replay combinations are replay combinations that are determined to be replayed based on winning. Further, in the above-mentioned re-game, the player can play a variable game without betting the number of bets, and no prize medal is given to the player (one or more prize medals are given). do not do). For this reason, the player does not obtain award medal based on the winning of the replay role.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “bell role”, and “replay role” that allow the occurrence of winning of each award such as payout of award medals or replaying by winning of each award mode. The winning role is a small role.

  In addition, the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with an RT function (re-game role probability change function) that controls the general game by changing the winning probability of the replay role. The general game in this embodiment is controlled to a state according to the operation mode of the RT function, and is controlled to a state according to the type during the operation of the RT function.

  In the general game, the RT function may be controlled to a low probability RT game in which the RT function is inactive and the combined winning probability of the replay combination is set to the low probability lottery state (low probability). . In addition, in the general game with the RT function, the RT function is activated, and the winning probability of the combined replay role is changed (improved) from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state (high probability). May be controlled.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachislot machine 10 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.
A main control board 40 that controls the entire gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachislot machine 10. The main control board 40 executes various processes for controlling the entire gaming machine, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. In addition, a sub-control board 41 is mounted on the rear side of the machine to execute effect control according to the gaming state. The sub-control board 41 receives various control signals output from the main control board 40 and executes predetermined control based on the control signals.

Hereinafter, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 40b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 40a, and a main control RAM 40c that can write and read necessary data. Is provided. Further, each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C and right reel 13R) constituting the drum unit 13, reel sensors SE1 to SE3, and medal sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. Various information display units 17 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. Further, the BET button 19, the MAXBET button 20, the settlement switch 21, the start lever 22, the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R, and the hopper 26 are connected to the main control CPU 40a.

  The main control CPU 40a receives first to third position signals from the connected reel sensors SE1 to SE3 in accordance with the symbols (rotational position of each rotating reel) displayed on the see-through window 16. . The left reel 13L corresponds to the first position signal, the middle reel 13C corresponds to the second position signal, and the right reel 13R corresponds to the third position signal. The main control CPU 40a grasps the rotation position and stop position of each reel based on the first to third position signals, and controls the rotation and stop of each reel based on the first to third position signals. .

  The medal detection signal indicating that a medal has been detected is input to the main control CPU 40a every time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal from the connected medal sensor SE4. Further, when the connected BET button 19, MAXBET button 20, checkout switch 21, start lever 22, and stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are operated, the main control CPU 40a indicates that each button has been operated. Various operation signals are input.

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

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of winning combination determination tables in which internal winning probabilities for each gaming state and for each winning information group are defined as ranges for assigning winning combination determining random numbers.

  Further, in the main control ROM 40b, a stop table of symbol combinations for each combination is determined in advance. The stop table is a table in which symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined for each combination according to the operation timing when each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated by the player. The main control RAM 40c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 41b that stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control RAM 41c that can write and read necessary data. Is provided. The effect display device 14, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La are connected to the sub control CPU 41a.

  The sub-control CPU 41a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values used in various lotteries at predetermined intervals. The sub-control program is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. In addition, the sub control ROM 41b displays a display effect pattern indicating the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern indicating the sound output mode of the speaker Sp, and a light emission effect indicating the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La. A pattern is stored. The sub-control RAM 41c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a stores (sets) sub-status information (such as a flag) related to the gaming status in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Here, the winning combination determination tables T1 and T2 stored in the main control ROM 40b shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 will be described.
In the main control ROM 40b, the type of the winning information group to be the lottery object and the winning probability of each winning information group to be the lottery object (random values distributed to each winning information group to be the lottery object (in the range of random values) A table in which the number based on the game state is tabulated is stored. Each winning combination determination table is used by the main control CPU 40a according to the gaming state. In the general game, the winning combination determination table T1 is associated with the low probability RT game, and the winning combination determination table T2 is associated with the high probability RT game.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the winning combination determination tables T1 and T2, the winning probabilities of cherry, watermelon, bell, and replay are based on the winning information group. In the general game, the winning combination random number is distributed so that the winning probability of the replay role is higher in the high probability RT game (1 / 1.9) than in the low probability RT game (1 / 7.3). On the other hand, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probabilities of the respective small combinations other than the replay combination have the same probability.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, in the high-reliability RT game in which the winning probability of the replay role is set to the high-probability lottery state, the consumption (injection) of medals held by the player is reduced as much as re-games are easily given. Can be given to the player. Such a high-definition RT game is an advantageous state for the player.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the winning probability of the replay role is the winning information group in which the normal replay role (unquestioned) is associated in the low probability RT game (winning role determination table T1), the rush replay role and the normal replay. Each winning probability is defined for a winning information group associated with overlapping winning combinations with a role. In addition, the rush overlap replay group 1 to the rush overlap replay group 4 are set in the winning information group in which the overlapping winnings of the rush replay role and the normal replay role are associated with each other.

  In addition, the winning probability of the replay role corresponds to the winning information group in which the normal replay role (unquestioned) is associated with the high-reliability RT game (winning role determination table T2), and the overlapping winning of the special replay role and the normal replay role. Each winning probability with the attached winning information group is defined. In addition, the special overlap replay group 1 to the special overlap replay group 6 are set in the winning information group in which the overlap winning of the special replay combination and the normal replay combination is associated.

  In addition, the winning probability of the bell role defines the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning information groups associated with the bell role. The bell group 1 to the bell group 3 are set in the winning information group for the bell role.

  In the following description, the phrase “winning a normal replay role” means winning a winning information group associated with a normal replay role (unquestioned). In addition, in the case of “winning of the rush replay role”, it means winning of the rush duplication replay group 1 to the rush duplication replay group 4. The term “special replay winning” means winning of the special overlapping replay group 1 to the special overlapping replay group 6. In addition, the phrase “winning of the bell role” means winning of the bell group 1 to the bell group 3. The term “cherry winning” means winning of a winning information group associated with a single winning cherry. The term “watermelon winning” means winning of a winning information group associated with a single watermelon winning.

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a receives various operation signals, the main control CPU 40a executes predetermined control determined by the various operation signals. The main control CPU 40a executes display control of the various information display units 17 each time by inputting various operation signals and performing various controls. Further, when paying out award medals based on a prize-type winning, the main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 26 when the credit upper limit number (in this embodiment, “50 (sheets)”) is exceeded. Thus, each time a drive signal is output, control is performed so that one award medal is paid out. The main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 26 at the time of credit settlement, and controls the player to pay out medals for the credit.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the number of bets when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 or when an operation signal of each of the BET buttons 19 and 20 is input. The main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits every time the BET buttons 19 and 20 are operated. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits when the number of credits is increased by inserting medals. Then, the main control CPU 40a causes a game startable state in which a variable game can be performed when the bet number of 3 bets is set.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery (internal lottery) when an operation signal of the start lever 22 is input in a state where the game can be started. Then, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning combination determination random number from the main control RAM 40c, and the value belongs to the range of each winning combination value in the winning combination determination table stored in the main control ROM 40b. A role lottery is performed to determine whether or not there is. In the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a winning information group to be won using a winning combination determination table corresponding to the gaming state. As described above, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination of the winning combination associated with the winning information group by determining the winning information group. The main control CPU 40a recognizes the gaming state by setting state information (such as a flag) indicating the gaming state in the main control RAM 40c. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs the role lottery in this way functions as a winning combination lottery means.

  When determining the winning information group, the main control CPU 40a stores (sets) in the main control RAM 40c role information (such as a flag) indicating the type of winning combination associated with the determined winning information group. That is, when the main control CPU 40a determines that a small role is won, the main control RAM 40c becomes small by the end of the variable game (one time) subject to the role lottery regardless of whether or not the small role is won. Erase (clear) the role information of the role. For this reason, the small combination becomes a winning combination that cannot be carried over the next and subsequent variable games regardless of whether or not a winning decision is made.

  The main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game at the timing when the player detects the operation of the start lever 22 (after performing a predetermined process such as a role lottery), and the lottery result of the role lottery and A variable game start command indicating a gaming state in which the variable game is played is output to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). This variable game start command instructs a combination of a plurality of combination information if the winning combination is duplicate. The main control CPU 40a detects the operation of the start lever 22 by the player, and in a state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game, each reel is started so as to start the rotation operation of each reel. Control. Further, the variable game start command to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) can be output in accordance with the start of the rotation operation of each reel.

  Subsequently, when the CPU 40a for main control inputs various operation signals of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R based on the player's operation, it performs control (stop control) for stopping the reels corresponding to the various operation signals. Further, the main control CPU 40a grasps information on fluctuation or stop of each reel based on position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 corresponding to each reel. That is, the position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 cause the main control CPU 40a to grasp the change status of each reel during the change of each reel, while the stop status of each reel is used for the main control during the stop of each reel. The CPU 40a is made to grasp. The main control CPU 40a maintains the rotating operation without performing stop control on the rotating reel until various operation signals are input from the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R.

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

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a stops each reel within a predetermined range (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing when each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R is operated by the player based on the determined winning information group. The combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. When the main control CPU 40a stops each reel that is rotating, a combination of symbols based on the winning table selected and the stop table stored in the main control ROM 40b from the operation timing of each stop button 23L, 23C, 23R. Perform stop control to display For this reason, each reel does not necessarily stop at the timing of the stop operation by the player of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R, and the timing of the stop operation by the player does not match the timing at which each reel stops (so-called so-called). , “Slip”). For example, in the control with “slip”, when the timing of the stop operation by the player for the symbol to be stopped is early, each reel is forced to slide in the fluctuation direction of each reel and the symbol to be stopped is stopped on the winning line. Let

  For this reason, if each reel does not have five or more parts of the other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols that you want to stop, it will stop on any winning line as a result of slip control. The desired type of symbol can be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in each reel, when other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped have five or more portions, it is desired to stop at any winning line even with slip control. There are cases where it is not possible to stop the display of types of symbols. In this way, the main control CPU 40a that performs stop control of each reel based on the stop operation by the player of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R functions as a derivation control means.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the cherry stop eye when the timing of the stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing when the cherry role is won. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stop stop eye when the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing when the cherry role is won. In this case, the cherry role is missed.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the watermelon stop eye when the stop operation timing by the player is performed at a predetermined timing when the watermelon role is won. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the off-stop stop eye when the stop operation timing by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing when the watermelon role is won. In this case, a watermelon role is missed.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell stop eye when the player presses the stop operation when the player plays the bell role. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell-spilling stop eye when the player's stop operation is not in the pushing order to stop the bell stop eye when the bell role is won. In this case, a missed bell role is generated.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the rush stop eye when the push order of the stop operation by the player is the push order to stop the rush stop eye when the rush replay role is won. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the normal stop eye when the order of the stop operation by the player is not the stop order for stopping the rush stop eye when the rush replay role is won.

  In addition, when the special replay role is won, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the special stop eye when the stop order of the stop operation by the player is the push order for stopping the special stop eye. On the other hand, when the special replay combination is won, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the normal stop eye if the stop order of the stop operation by the player is not the stop order for stopping the special stop eye. The main control CPU 40a stops and displays the normal stop eye regardless of the stop operation by the player when the normal replay combination (unquestioned) is won.

  Then, any winning combination of the small combination is not determined, that is, when the extraordinary combination is won, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stoppage stop regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a makes a winning determination when all the reels are stopped and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In this case, the main control CPU 40a reads out the combination information from the main control RAM 40c, and performs a winning determination for determining whether a combination of symbols corresponding to the read combination information (winning combination) is stopped and displayed on the winning line. . Further, in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a identifies the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line from the position signal input with each reel being stopped, and the combination is the role information. It is determined whether or not the winning mode corresponds to (winning role). When the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line is a winning mode corresponding to the winning combination information (winning winning combination), the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination (affirmative) based on the winning combination information. On the other hand, if the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line is not the winning mode corresponding to the winning combination information (winning winning combination), the main control CPU 40a does not win the winning combination based on the winning combination information (ie, the winning combination). Judgment of missing winning combination based on information.

  Then, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the winning is determined by the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a performs control according to the winning mode determined to be the winning. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs control for shifting the gaming state and control for paying out prize medals in accordance with the prize mode. Further, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the winning is determined in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a outputs a winning instruction command indicating that the winning is determined to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). This winning instruction command causes the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) to recognize the winning combination of the winning combination instructed by the variable game start command.

  Specifically, when determining the winning of the cherry role, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out two prize medals. The main control CPU 40a performs control so that one or more prize medals are not paid out when determining that the cherry role is missed when the cherry role is won.

  Further, when determining the winning of the watermelon combination, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out six award medals. Note that the main control CPU 40a performs control so that one or more prize medals are not paid out when determining that the watermelon role is missed when the watermelon role is won.

  When determining the winning of the bell role, the main control CPU 40a performs control to pay out 12 award medals. The main control CPU 40a performs control so as not to pay out one or more prize medals when determining whether or not to miss the bell role when determining the winning of the bell role.

  When determining the replay winning combination, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game. As such control, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which the winning is determined. Furthermore, when determining the winning of the rush replay combination, control related to the transition of the gaming state described later is performed.

Here, stop control at the time of winning the bell role will be described.
In the present embodiment, the control performed based on the pressing order of operating the three stop buttons is different when the bell combination is won.

  In this embodiment, for each bell group, a bell winning push order for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye is defined. In order to cope with this, a bell spilling push order for stopping and displaying a bell spill stop eye of a dedicated stop eye (for example, [Bell Bell Replay] etc.) is determined for each bell group. ing.

  The main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell stop eye on the winning line by using the bell winning order based on the winning of the bell role. This bell stop eye can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell spilling stop eye on the winning line by the pushing order for bell spilling based on the winning of the bell role. This bell-spilling stop eye can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  In the bell group 1, stop operations are determined in the order of pushing for the bell winning if the stop button 23 </ b> L is the first, and the subsequent operations are not limited if other than the stop button 23 </ b> L is the first. The stop operation is determined in the order of pushing for bell spill. Further, in the bell group 2, if the stop button 23C is the first, the stop operation regardless of the subsequent order is determined in the pushing order for the bell winning prize, and if the stop button 23C is other than the first, the subsequent order is determined. Any stop operation is determined in the push order for bell spill. Further, in the bell group 3, if the stop button 23R is the first, the stop operation regardless of the subsequent order is determined in the pushing order for the bell winning prize, and if other than the stop button 23R is the first, the subsequent order is determined. Any stop operation is determined in the push order for bell spill. For this reason, in the bell group 1 to the bell group 3, the pressing order of “3 options” based on the stop button that is stopped first is determined.

Next, stop control at the time of winning the replay combination will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7 (a), when the normal replay combination is won, the main control CPU 40a stops the normal winning that becomes [Replay / Replay / Replay] in the winning line regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. The normal stop eye according to the mode is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 7B to 7F, in the present embodiment, the control performed based on the pressing order of operating the three stop buttons at the time of winning the replay role that is the double winning among the winning of the replay role. Is different.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, a rush entry prize that is a specific stop operation for stopping and displaying a rush stop eye (shown as “rush” in FIG. 6) for each rush overlap replay group. Each push order is determined. Further, in order to correspond to this, a normal pressing order that is a normal stop operation for stopping and displaying the normal stop eye is determined for each rush overlap replay group.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (b), the main control CPU 40a makes a winning entry when the stop operation by the player coincides with a specific stop operation by making a push order for the entry prize based on the winning of the entry replay combination. The entry stop eye is stopped and displayed on the line according to the stop mode of the entry prize that becomes [Watermelon / Replay / Replay]. The entry stop eye due to the entry mode of the entry prize can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), the main control CPU 40a is in the normal pushing order based on the winning of the rush replay role, so that the stop operation by the player matches the normal stop operation, The normal stop eye according to the stop mode of the normal winning that becomes [Replay / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on the winning line. The normal stop eye according to the normal winning stop mode can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  For example, in the rush overlap replay group 1, a push order for a rush entry of [middle left and right] is defined, and a normal push order other than [middle left and right] is defined. In addition, in the rush overlap replay group 1 to the rush overlap replay group 4, regardless of the type of winning information group, the normal push order in which [left] is the first is determined, and [left] is the first. The order of entry for entry prizes is not defined. For this reason, in the rush overlap replay group 1 to the rush overlap replay group 4, the push order of “no left 4 choices” that does not exist for the rush prize, in which [left] is the first, is determined.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, a special prize for a special winning operation that is a specific stop operation for stopping and displaying a special stop eye (shown as “special” in FIG. 6) for each special overlapping replay group. Each push order is determined. Further, in order to cope with this, a normal push order for a normal stop operation for stopping and displaying the normal stop eye is determined for each special overlap replay group.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (c), the main control CPU 40a makes a winning order when the stop operation by the player coincides with the specific stop operation by the pushing order for special winning based on the winning of the special replay combination. A special stop eye is stopped and displayed in the line according to the special winning stop mode [7 replays, 7 replays, 7 replays]. The special stop eye due to this special winning stop mode can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 7 (d) to 7 (f), the main control CPU 40a makes the normal stopping order based on the winning of the special replay role, so that the stop operation by the player is stopped normally. If it matches the operation, the normal stop eye according to the stop mode of the normal winning is stopped and displayed on the winning line. The normal stop eye in this case corresponds to [7 replay, 7 replay, replay], [7 replay, replay, 7 replay], or [replay, 7 replay, 7 replay]. The normal stop eye according to the normal winning stop mode can be stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  For example, the special overlap replay group 1 has a [left middle right] push order for special winnings and a normal push order other than [left middle right]. For this reason, in the special overlap replay group 1 to the special overlap replay group 6, the pressing order of “6 options” based on all stop buttons to be stopped is determined.

  In the following description, the term “rush entry” means a stop display of the entry stop based on the entry replay role associated with each entry overlap replay group. It means a stop display of a special stop eye based on a special replay combination associated with a special overlapping replay group.

  Furthermore, even when the stop button is operated in the normal push order determined for the special overlap replay group, 7 replays are stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the reel corresponding to the stop button operated for the first time and the second time. As such, a normal stop eye is defined for each special overlapping replay group. As a result, until the last (third) stop button is operated, it cannot be specified whether the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line is the special stop eye or the non-special stop eye.

  As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the start operation of the start lever 22 is performed, one variation game is started, and the variation of various symbols is started by the rotation of each reel.

  In this case, the effect display device 14 displays three images imitating the stop button side by side, and numbers “1” to “3” are assigned to the three images, respectively. As a result, a special Lip Navi effect that informs the pressing order of the stop button, such as [middle right and left], is executed. In the present embodiment, the special Lip Navi effects include a special notification effect in which special stop eyes are stopped and a non-special notification effect in which normal stop eyes are stopped and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the stop button 23R is stopped as the first stop operation, the middle of the right reel 13R (the middle stop position D8 for the right reel) corresponds to the stop operation. 7 replays are stopped and displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the stop button 23L is operated as the second stop operation, the middle stage of the left reel 13L (the left reel intermediate stop position D2) corresponding to the stop operation. 7 replays are stopped and displayed. In addition, when a stop operation is performed by the first and second players, regardless of whether the stop operation by the player is a special winning push order or a normal push order, Seven replays are stopped and displayed in the middle of the reel.

  When the stop button 23C is stopped as the third stop operation, the middle reel 13C is stopped and displayed in response to the stop operation, but the first to third stop operations by the player are for special winnings. Whether or not 7 replays are stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 13C (medium reel middle stop position D5) depends on whether the order is the normal pushing order or the normal pushing order.

  As shown in FIG. 8D, when the stop operation by the player is the special winning push order, the middle reel 13C is moved to the middle stage (medium reel middle stop position D5) corresponding to the stop operation. 7 replays are stopped and displayed, and [7 replays, 7 replays, 7 replays], that is, special stop eyes are stopped and displayed so as to straddle the winning line L1.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8E, when the stop operation by the player is in the normal pushing order, the middle stage of the middle reel 13C (medium reel middle stop position D5) corresponding to the stop operation. 7 replays are not stopped and displayed, but the replays are stopped and displayed, and [7 replays / replays / 7 replays], that is, non-special stop eyes are stopped and displayed so as to straddle the winning line L1.

  In addition, when a special overlapping replay group is won, even if any symbol combination of the special stop eye and the normal stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the replay is similarly given to the player. Will be.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the mode of transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a based on the variable game corresponding to the gaming state will be described.
When shifting the gaming state, the main control CPU 40a outputs a state instruction command indicating the transitioned gaming state to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a). This state instruction command causes the sub control CPU 41a to grasp the gaming state managed by the main control CPU 40a.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the main control CPU 40a wins the rush replay role during the control of the low probability RT game (indicated as “low probability RT” in FIG. 9A). In response to the occurrence of a rush prize according to the order of pushing, the game shifts (rushes) from the next variable game to a high probability RT game. That is, in the low-probability RT game, when the rush replay role is won and the rush stop eye that becomes the rush-in prize is stopped and displayed, the game is switched to the high-probability RT game (shown as “high-definition RT” in FIG. 9A) Transition conditions are met. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a continues the low-probability RT game from the next variable game without satisfying the transition condition to the high-probability RT game if the rush-in prize is not entered during the control of the low-probability RT game.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a shifts from the next variable game to the low-probability RT game when the bell role is won and the bell spills during the control of the high-probability RT game. In other words, in the high probability RT game, when the bell spill stop eye that becomes a bell spill is won and displayed, the transition condition to the low probability RT game is satisfied. On the other hand, when the bell spillage is not generated during the control of the high probability RT game, the main control CPU 40a continues the high probability RT game from the next variation game without satisfying the transition condition to the low probability RT game. Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the transition of the gaming state functions as a gaming state control means.

Next, a process related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various commands such as a variable game start command and a winning instruction command, the display contents of the effect display device 14 and the sound of the speaker Sp are executed so as to execute various effects based on the contents instructed by the commands. The output content and the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La are controlled. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a grasps the winning combination missed (non-winning) instructed by the variable game start command when the winning instruction command is not input. Further, since the sub-control CPU 41a can grasp the stop status of each reel, the sub-control CPU 41a can also grasp the missed winning combination from this stop status.

  In addition, when the state instruction command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores (sets) sub state information indicating which gaming state is controlled in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control for causing various effects each time a variable game start command is input.

  The sub-control CPU 41a manages the effect state of the effect display device 14 according to the game state specified by the state instruction command. In such an effect state, control is performed according to the game state from the type. The effect states in this embodiment are classified into a plurality of types.

  Specifically, the effect state includes a normal mode that is performed when the game state is a low-probability RT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays a display image for the normal mode. This normal mode is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is a low-probability lottery state, and a state in which an effect of assisting (assisting) a rush prize or a bell prize is not performed.

  Further, the effect state includes a normal mode (navigation standby) which is performed in a situation where the gaming state is a low-probability RT game and a right to shift to the ART mode described later is generated. In the normal mode (navigation standby), the effect display device 14 is roughly configured the same as the display image for the normal mode, and a character image such as “waiting” is displayed on the display screen. The This normal mode (navigation standby) is a state where the winning probability of the replay role is a low-probability lottery state as in the normal mode, while the effect of assisting the entry prize or the bell prize is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the normal mode and the normal mode (navigation standby) can be involved in the low-probability RT game that is in the normal game state.

  Further, the effect state includes an ART mode that is performed when the gaming state is a high-definition RT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays a display image for the ART mode. This ART mode is a state where the winning probability of the replay role is a high-probability lottery state and an effect of assisting the bell winning is performed. Further, this ART mode is a state in which an effect for assisting a special prize (a special Lip Navi effect for performing special notification) may be performed. The ART mode in the present embodiment is an advantageous game state in which the game is played in a state that is advantageous to the player due to the establishment of conditions for shifting to a high-accuracy RT game such as a rush prize, and the ART normal mode and the ART first special mode. The mode includes three types of modes, such as the mode and the ART second special mode, in which the winning probability of each small role is the same probability. The term “ART mode” simply means “ART normal mode”, “ART first special mode”, and “ART second special mode”.

  Further, the effect state includes a high probability RT effect that is performed when the game state is a high probability RT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 is in a state where the winning probability of the replay role is a high-probability lottery state, and the effect of assisting the bell winning or the effect of assisting the special prize is not performed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a grasps (manages) the controlled effect state by setting an effect flag (information) indicating the type of effect state in the sub control RAM 41c.

  Hereinafter, control related to the rendering state performed by the sub control CPU 41a based on various control signals from the main control CPU 40a will be described. The sub-control CPU 41a selects the image display data for the background image corresponding to the effect state that can be specified from the effect information, and the display contents of the effect display device 14 based on the selected image display data. (Display image) is controlled.

First, control related to the normal mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning (missing) during the normal mode (while setting the effect flag indicating the normal mode). During the normal mode, as a replay combination, a normal replay combination (unquestioned), a rush replay combination, and a normal replay combination that wins duplicated with the rush replay combination and winning can occur.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the bell navigation effect for assisting the bell winning in the normal mode when the winning of the bell role whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button among the small roles is instructed. The display content of the display device 14 is controlled.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the rush navigation effect to assist the rush entry prize when the winning of the rush replay role whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button among the small roles is instructed in the normal mode. The display contents of the effect display device 14 are controlled.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the ART entry lottery when the winning of the small role is instructed. This ART rush lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to either “winning” or “non-winning” so that a predetermined winning probability (for example, the sum is 1/260) based on the winning combination. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a generates the right to shift to the ART mode when deriving the “winning” result in the ART entry lottery. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not generate the right to shift to the ART mode when deriving a “non-winning” result in the ART entry lottery.

  The sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of released games (so-called “ceiling game number”) when the high-probability RT game is finished and the normal mode in the low-probability RT game is entered. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the number of times that the variable game has been performed in the normal mode in the low-probability RT game after the completion of the high-probability RT game (hereinafter referred to as “execution count”) reaches the number of released games , The right to transition to the ART mode is generated. The sub-control CPU 41a stores the determined number of released games in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c as information indicating the number of executions. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the number of executions stored in the sub-control RAM 41c every time the start of the variable game is instructed in the normal mode.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of release games with reference to a release game number determination table as shown in FIG. In this release game number determination table, random numbers are distributed so as to determine the range of the release game number, and after the range of the release game number is determined, any number of release games included in the range of the release game number is determined. Is decided. In the release game number determination table in this embodiment, the winning probability of the number of released games in the range of “1024” to “1535” is high, and the winning probability of the number of released games in the range of “0” to “1023” is low. It is prescribed to be.

  Further, when generating the right to shift to the ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode to the ART flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. . The ART flag is set with a value indicating that the right to enter the ART mode has not been generated when the right to enter the ART mode has not occurred. Further, when a value indicating the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode is set in the ART flag, it is possible to shift to the ART mode, and when the ART mode is subsequently shifted to the ART mode, the ART flag ends and the ART flag is shifted to the ART mode. A value indicating that no transfer right has been set is set.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode in the ART flag, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the generation of the right to shift to the ART mode from the variable game or the variable game after a predetermined number of times. Shift to normal mode (navigation standby). At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the normal mode (navigation standby). Incidentally, at this time, the low probability RT game is continued in the gaming state.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the normal mode to the normal mode (navigation standby), it controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the normal mode to the normal mode (navigation standby).

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a gives a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player if the stop button 23L is not operated first in each variable game in the normal mode. For example, as a penalty, the ART rush lottery is not performed, or the ART rush lottery is performed but the result of “non-winning” is always derived. Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which the stop button 23L cannot be stopped and displayed by the first stop operation of the stop button 23L, that is, the push order in which the stop button 23L is first stopped is set as the push order for the rush entry prize. Not. As a result, during normal mode, if the ART flag is set to a value indicating that the right to transition to ART mode has not occurred, transition to ART mode, that is, transition to high-definition RT game is not expected. Become.

Next, control related to the normal mode (navigation standby) will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning a prize during normal mode (navigation standby) (while setting an effect flag indicating normal mode (navigation standby)). In the normal mode (navigation standby), as a replay role, a normal replay role (unquestioned), a rush replay role, and a normal replay role that wins multiple times with the rush replay role and winning can occur.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a bell navigation effect that assists the winning of the bell with the start of the variable game when the winning of the bell combination whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons among the small combinations is instructed. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that For this reason, during the normal mode (navigation standby), an effect is performed so as to assist the bell winning, and the player wins a bell according to the game according to the bell navigating effect.

  In the effect display device 14, three images simulating stop buttons are displayed side by side, and a bell navigation effect is performed in such a manner that numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are attached to the images. For example, in the case of the bell group 2, when “1” is attached to the middle image among the three images, the player is made to know that the stop button 23C should be stopped first. In the present embodiment, when the bell combination is won, “2” and “3” are attached to images that are not attached with “1” among the three images.

  Also, the sub-control CPU 41a, when a winning entry of a rush replay role whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons among the small roles is instructed, a rush lip navigation effect that assists the rush prize with the start of the variable game. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that For this reason, during the normal mode (standby standby), an effect is performed so as to assist the rush-in prize, and a rush-in prize is generated when the player plays a game according to the rush-in-lip navigation effect.

  In the effect display device 14, three images imitating the stop button are displayed side by side, and the rush lip navigator effect is performed in such a manner that the numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are attached to each. For example, in the case of the rush overlap replay group 1, among the three images, “1” is attached to the middle image, “2” is attached to the left image, and “3” is attached to the right image. In this case, the player is made aware that the stop operation should be performed in the pressing order of “middle left and right”. In the present embodiment, the bell navigation effect and the rush lip navigation effect are executed in the same display manner so as not to be easily specified by the player.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the ART mode when entering the prize in the normal mode (navigation standby). At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the ART mode (ART normal mode). Incidentally, the gaming state at this time shifts from the low probability RT game to the high probability RT game. Further, the effect flag indicating the ART mode includes an effect flag indicating each of the ART normal mode, the ART first special mode, and the ART second special mode, and is simply referred to as an “effect flag indicating the ART mode”. Means a production flag indicating each of the various modes defined as the ART mode.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the normal mode (navigation standby) to the ART mode (ART normal mode), the effect display is performed so as to shift from the normal mode (navigation standby) to the ART mode (ART normal mode). The display content of the device 14 is controlled.

Next, control related to the ART mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning in the ART mode (during the setting of the effect flag indicating the ART mode). During the ART mode, as a replay combination, a normal replay combination (unquestioned), a special replay combination, and a normal replay combination that wins the special replay combination and winning can occur.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 to execute the bell navigation effect when the winning of the bell role is instructed during the ART mode. That is, during the ART mode, the performance is performed so that the avoidance of bell spillage is assisted and the bell winning is assisted. Note that during the ART mode, when the player wins the bell role, the player wins a bell prize by following the bell navigation effect.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode when the bell combination is missed during the ART mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the normal mode. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time shifts from a high-probability RT game to a low-probability RT game.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a is able to assist the special winning with the start of the variable game when the winning of the special replay combination whose stop mode changes depending on the pressing order of the stop button among the small combinations is instructed. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so that the Lip navigator effect is performed. For this reason, during the ART mode, a special Lip Navi effect as a special notification effect is performed so as to assist the special winning, and the player may play a game according to the special Lip Navi effect.

  The effect display device 14 displays three images imitating the stop button side by side, and performs special Lip Navi effects in such a manner that numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are assigned to the images. For example, in the case of the special overlap replay group 3, among the three images, “1” is attached to the middle image, “2” is attached to the left image, and “3” is attached to the right image. In this case, the player is made aware that the stop operation should be performed in the pressing order of “middle left and right”.

  In the present embodiment, the special Lip navigator effect includes a special notification effect that assists the special winning and a non-special notification effect that avoids the special winning. In the special Lip Navi effect as the special notification effect, the push order for special winning is notified, and in the special Lip Navi effect as the non-special notification effect, the normal push order is notified. In the present embodiment, the bell navigation effect, the rush lip navigation effect, and the special lip navigation effect are executed in the same display manner so as not to be easily specified by the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the player does not follow the special Lip navigator effect and the normal stop eye is stopped and displayed in the normal push order, no direct penalty is given. However, the bell navigation effect and the special Lip navigation effect are executed in the same display mode so that the player cannot specify. For this reason, if the stop operation is not performed according to the navigation effect, the special Lip Navi effect may be executed. However, if the bell navigation effect is executed, the bell spill stop is stopped and displayed in the normal mode ( It shifts to low probability RT game). As described above, in order to continue the ART mode, the stop operation is performed according to the push order notified in the special Lip Navi effect regardless of the type of the navigation effect and the content of the special Lip Navi effect (special notification effect and non-special notification effect). Will be.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the special Lip Navi lottery table shown in FIG. 11 and determines the contents of the special Lip Navi effect. The contents of the special Lip Navi effect include a special notification effect for notifying the special winning push order and a non-special notification effect for notifying the normal push order. In the present embodiment, when the special replay combination is won, one of the special notification effect and the non-special notification effect is always executed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the special Lip Navi lottery table is a table for determining the production contents of the special Lip Navi effect, and is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. In the special Lip Navi lottery table, the mode (ART normal mode, ART first special mode, and ART second special mode) that is staying among the ART modes, the special Lip Navi production effects, and the special Lip Navi production effects are determined. It is stipulated that the random number for doing so corresponds.

  Specifically, when staying in the ART first special mode, it is defined that the probability that the special notification effect is executed as the special Lip Navi effect is higher than when staying in the ART normal mode. In addition, when staying in the ART second special mode, it is defined that the probability that the non-special notification effect is executed as the special Lip navigator effect is higher than when staying in the ART first special mode. That is, regarding the probability that the special notification effect is executed as the special Lip navigator effect, the ART first special mode is more advantageous than the ART normal mode, and the ART second special mode is more advantageous than the ART first special mode. It is prescribed to be.

  Further, when starting the control in the ART mode, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the remaining G number (“30 times” in the present embodiment) indicating the minimum number of the fluctuating games in the ART mode in a predetermined storage in the sub-control RAM 41c. Store in the area. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the remaining G number every time the variable game is performed during the ART normal mode. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a does not subtract “1” from the remaining G number in the ART first special mode or the ART second special mode in the ART mode regardless of whether or not the variable game is performed. .

  Also, the sub-control CPU 41a adds to the remaining G number when adding the remaining G number as well as whether or not to add the remaining G number when the watermelon role or the cherry role is won or special winning in the ART mode. It decides about the number of times (the number of times of addition when adding). Note that the addition lottery table shown in FIG. 12A is referred to in determining whether to add the remaining G number, and the addition number lottery table shown in FIG. 12B is referred to in determining the number of additions. Is done. Then, when determining the addition of the remaining G number in the extra lottery during the ART mode, the sub control CPU 41a adds the number of times to be added to the remaining G number determined in the extra lottery to the remaining G number.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the extra lottery table is a table for determining whether or not to win the extra lottery whether or not to add the remaining G number, and is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. Yes. In the extra lottery table, the staying mode (ART normal mode, ART first special mode, and ART second special mode), role (winning or winning combination), and extra lottery in the high-definition RT game And a random number for determining the winning of the extra lottery are defined to correspond to each other.

  Specifically, when a watermelon role or a cherry role is won, when you are staying in the ART 1st special mode or the ART 2nd special mode, you will get a lottery with a higher probability than when you are staying in the ART normal mode. To win. On the other hand, when a special prize is won, the player wins the lottery with the same probability regardless of whether he / she stays in the ART normal mode, the ART first special mode, or the ART second special mode. In particular, when a watermelon role or a cherry role is won, and when staying in the ART 1st special mode or the ART 2nd special mode, or when a special prize is won, the winning lottery is always won.

  As described above, the extra lottery is performed based on the staying mode, the winning combination, and the winning combination. In particular, regarding the probability of winning the extra lottery, the ART first special mode and the ART second special mode are defined so as to be more advantageous than the ART normal mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, the extra number lottery table is a table for determining the extra number to be added to the remaining G number, which is referred to when the extra lottery is won, and is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. It is remembered. In the extra number lottery table, regardless of the staying mode (ART normal mode, ART first special mode, and ART second special mode) among the ART modes in the high-definition RT game, the combination (winning combination or winning combination) The number of additions and the random number for determining the number of additions are defined to correspond to each other. As the number of times of addition in the present embodiment, any one of “10 times”, “30 times”, “50 times”, “100 times”, and “200 times” is determined.

  Specifically, when the watermelon winning combination is won, “30 times” is determined as an additional number of times with a higher probability than other numbers. In addition, when the cherry role is won, “10 times” is determined with a higher probability than the other times as the number of extra times. In the case of a special winning, “30 times” is determined with a higher probability than the other times as the number of extra times.

  In this way, when the extra lottery is won, the extra number is determined. In particular, it is stipulated that when the watermelon role is won, the number of extra times is larger than when the cherry role is won or when a special prize is won. In addition, it is stipulated that when a special prize is won, the number of extra times is larger than when the cherry role is won.

  In addition, by referring to the special Lip Navi lottery table shown in FIG. 11, a special notification effect in which the special winning push order is notified is executed, or a non-special notification effect in which the normal push order is notified is performed. It is determined whether it will be executed. In this special Lip Navi lottery table, it is specified that when staying in the ART first special mode, the special notification effect is executed as the special Lip navigator with a higher probability than when staying in the ART normal mode. . Further, when staying in the ART second special mode, it is defined that the special notification effect is executed as the special Lip Navi effect with a higher probability than when staying in the ART first special mode. In addition, when a special prize is won, the extra lottery table is referred to and the extra lottery is always won. That is, when staying in the ART first special mode, it is easier to win a special prize than when staying in the ART normal mode, and the possibility of winning the extra lottery is increased, and the number of times of extra is further increased. . And, when staying in the ART 2nd special mode, it is easier to win a special prize than when staying in the ART 1st special mode, and the possibility of winning the extra lottery is further increased, and the number of times of the extra is further increased. It becomes.

  Further, when a watermelon role or a cherry role is won, as a result of referring to the extra lottery table, the extra lottery is not performed unless the extra lottery is won. In this extra lottery table, when a watermelon role or cherry role is won, if you are staying in the ART 1st special mode or ART 2nd special mode, you will win the extra lottery than when you are staying in the ART normal mode. It is stipulated that the probability of For this reason, when the watermelon role or cherry role is won, the probability of winning the lottery is higher when staying in the ART 1st special mode or the ART 2nd special mode than when staying in the ART normal mode. Become.

  Therefore, when staying in the ART first special mode, the degree of advantage regarding the addition is higher than when staying in the ART normal mode. When staying in the ART second special mode, the ART first special mode is increased. The degree of advantage related to the extra is higher than when staying in the area. In the present embodiment, the advantage relating to the extra is the advantage relating to the extension of the ART mode, which corresponds to the possibility of winning the extra lottery and the magnitude of the extra number. In the present embodiment, the watermelon role and the cherry role correspond to the first specific role (specific role), and the special replay role corresponds to the second specific role (specific role).

  Further, when the remaining G number becomes “0 (zero)”, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the high-accuracy RT effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating a highly accurate RT effect. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time is a high-precision RT game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that the right to shift to the ART mode has not occurred in the ART flag in accordance with the shift from the ART mode to the high-accuracy RT effect.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to display the remaining G number during the ART mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the ART mode to the high-accuracy RT effect when shifting from the ART mode to the high-accuracy RT effect. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the ART mode to the normal mode when shifting from the ART mode to the normal mode.

Next, control related to the high-definition RT effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on winning of the winning combination and winning a prize during the high-definition RT effect (while setting the effect flag indicating the high-definition RT effect). In addition, during the high-definition RT production, as a replay role, a normal replay role (unquestioned), a special replay role, and a normal replay role that wins a duplicate with the special replay role may be won and won.

  The sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the bell navigation effect even when the winning of the bell role is instructed during the highly accurate RT effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the special Lip Navi effect even when the special replay winning combination is instructed during the high-definition RT effect.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode when the bell combination is missed during the high-definition RT effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the normal mode. Incidentally, the gaming state at this time shifts from a high-probability RT game to a low-probability RT game.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the high-accuracy RT effect to the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the high-accuracy RT effect to the normal mode.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the normal mode, the normal mode (navigation standby), the ART mode (the ART normal mode, the ART first special mode, the ART second special mode), and the highly accurate RT effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs such control functions as effect state control means (state control means).

Here, the mode transition transition in the ART mode will be described with reference to FIG.
First, common control in the ART mode will be described.

  When the winning of the watermelon role is designated by the change game start command, the sub control CPU 41a does not determine whether the watermelon stop eye is stopped by the winning instruction command or not, and the watermelon role assigned to the sub control RAM 41c is determined. A predetermined addition value is added to the count counter. Further, when the winning of the cherry role is specified by the variable game start command, the sub control CPU 41a is assigned to the sub control RAM 41c regardless of whether or not the cherry stop eye is stopped and displayed by the winning instruction command. A predetermined addition value is added to the cherry role counting counter. In addition, when the special winning is designated by the winning instruction command, the sub control CPU 41a adds a predetermined addition value to the special replay combination count counter assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a determines a predetermined addition value to be added to each count counter with reference to the addition value determination table shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs such control functions as a counting unit. In the present embodiment, the value set in the watermelon role count counter and the cherry role count counter corresponds to the “first count value”, and the value set in the special replay role count counter is the “second count value”. It corresponds to.

Here, an addition value determination table for determining an addition value to be added to various count values will be described with reference to FIG.
The addition value determination table is a table for determining an addition value based on the winning of the watermelon role or cherry role or special winning in the ART mode, and is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. In the addition value determination table, it is defined that a combination (winning combination and winning combination), an addition value, and a random number for determining the addition value correspond to each other. Any one of “1”, “2”, and “7” is determined as the addition value.

  Specifically, the added value is determined with the same probability in the case where the watermelon role or cherry role is won, and in the case of special winning, but only when the watermelon role or cherry role is won, 7 "may be determined. In the present embodiment, the counting counters are not added except for the winning of the watermelon role or the cherry role and the special prize.

  Thus, the added value is determined based on the winning combination or winning combination. In particular, when the winning combination is either a watermelon combination or a cherry combination, in the case of a special winning combination, the added value is determined with an equal probability.

Next, control in each mode of the ART mode will be described.
First, the transition control related to the ART normal mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9B, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a variable game start command during the ART normal mode (during the setting of the effect flag indicating the ART normal mode), the watermelon assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. The value is read from the role counter, cherry role counter, and special replay role counter.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not at least one of the watermelon role counting counter and the cherry role counting counter is equal to or greater than the first specified value (“7” in the present embodiment). When determining that at least one of the watermelon role counter and the cherry role counter is equal to or greater than the first specified value, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the ART first special mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the ART first special mode and initializes a counter determined to be equal to or greater than the first specified value.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the ART normal mode to the ART first special mode on condition that each count counter counted by winning the watermelon role or cherry role becomes equal to or more than the first specified value. .

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the special replay combination counter is equal to or greater than the second specified value (“7” in the present embodiment). When determining that the special replay combination counter is equal to or greater than the second specified value, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the ART second special mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the ART second special mode and initializes a special replay combination counter.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the ART normal mode to the ART second special mode on condition that the special replay combination counting counter counted by the special winning is equal to or more than the second specified value.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the ART normal mode to the ART first special mode when shifting from the ART normal mode to the ART first special mode. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the ART normal mode to the ART second special mode when shifting from the ART normal mode to the ART second special mode.

Next, transition control related to the ART first special mode will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variable game start command during the ART first special mode (while setting the effect flag indicating the ART first special mode), whether or not the special replay combination count counter is equal to or greater than the second specified value. Determine whether. When determining that the special replay combination counter is equal to or greater than the second specified value, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the ART second special mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the ART second special mode and initializes a special replay combination counter.

  In this way, the sub control CPU 41a shifts from the ART first special mode to the ART second special mode on condition that the special replay combination counting counter counted by the special winning is equal to or more than the second specified value.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the special replay combination counter is not equal to or greater than the second specified value, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a special notification as a special lip navigation effect in the previous variation game based on the execution flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not an effect has been executed. This execution flag is a flag in which a value that can specify whether or not a special notification effect has been executed as a special Lip Navi effect in a variable game that has been executed by the input of a winning instruction command. When it is determined that the special notification effect is executed as the special Lip navigation effect in the previous variation game, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the ART normal mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the ART normal mode.

  Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a, in the ART first special mode, when the special replay role is won and the special notification effect is executed as the special Lip navigator effect, regardless of whether or not the special prize is actually won. Control is performed so that the user can stay until a single variable game in which a special prize can be won is executed. In other words, if the special replay combination counter is not equal to or greater than the second specified value, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute a single variable game that allows a special prize regardless of whether or not a special prize has been won. When a one-time variation game that allows staying in the ART first special mode and allows special winning is executed, the state is shifted to the ART normal mode.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 41a shifts from the ART first special mode to the ART second special mode, the display content of the effect display device 14 is changed so as to shift from the ART first special mode to the ART second special mode. Control. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the ART first special mode to the ART normal mode when shifting from the ART first special mode to the ART normal mode.

Next, transition control related to the ART second special mode will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a starts control in the ART second special mode, the special remaining G number indicating the minimum number of times of the variable game in the ART second special mode ("10 times" or "20 times" in this embodiment). Is determined with a predetermined probability and stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts “1” from the special remaining G number every time a variable game is performed during the ART second special mode (during the setting of the effect flag indicating the ART second special mode). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a does not subtract “1” from the special remaining G number in the ART normal mode or the ART first special mode in the ART mode regardless of whether or not the variable game is performed.

  Further, when the special remaining G number becomes “0 (zero)”, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the ART normal mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect flag indicating the ART normal mode. In the ART first special mode, the special replay role is won and the special notification effect for assisting the special winning is performed once. However, in the ART second special mode, such an upper limit is kept. Is not prescribed, and it is possible to stay even after the special replay role is won and the special notification effect for assisting the special winning is executed once. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the special replay combination can be won a plurality of times in the ART second special mode.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variable game start command during the ART second special mode, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the special replay combination counter is equal to or greater than a second specified value. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the special replay combination counter is equal to or greater than the second specified value, the number of extra games in the ART second special mode is increased ("10 times" in this embodiment). Or “20 times”) is determined with a predetermined probability and added to the special remaining G number. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a initializes the special replay combination counter when starting the control of the ART second special mode, and ends the special replay combination when ending the control of the ART second special mode. The count counter is held (carried over).

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a extends the stay in the ART second special mode when the special replay combination counter counted by the special winning in the ART second special mode becomes equal to or larger than the second predetermined value. Will be allowed to.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to display the special remaining G number during the ART second special mode. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to shift from the ART second special mode to the ART normal mode when shifting from the ART second special mode to the ART normal mode. In this embodiment, control is performed so as not to shift from the ART second special mode to the ART first special mode.

  By being controlled by the sub-control CPU 41a in this way, transition between a plurality of modes included in the ART mode is realized. In the present embodiment, the ART normal mode corresponds to the “normal state”, the ART first special mode corresponds to the “first special state”, and the ART second special mode corresponds to the “second special state”.

  In the present embodiment, at least one of the watermelon role count counter and the cherry role count counter in the ART normal mode is more than the first specified value, compared to the case where the special replay role count counter is equal to or greater than the second specified value in the ART normal mode. It is defined so that it becomes easy to become above. This is because in the special Lip Navi lottery table shown in FIG. 11, the probability that the special notification effect is executed in the ART normal mode is defined to be extremely low. Specifically, the watermelon role is more than the product (eg, about 1/3000) of the winning probability (eg, about 1/3) of the special replay role and the probability (eg, about 1/1000) that the special notification effect is executed. It is stipulated that the probability of winning (for example, 1/90) and the probability of winning the cherry role (for example, 1/100) are higher. That is, it is stipulated that it is easier to win the watermelon role and the cherry role in the ART normal mode than in the case of special winning in the ART normal mode. Also, due to the fact that the added value is determined with the same probability between the case where the watermelon role or the cherry role is won and the case where the special prize is won, the first specified value and the second specified value are the same. Yes. Therefore, when staying in the ART normal mode, the ART first special mode is easier to shift than the ART second special mode.

  Further, the ART first special mode is defined such that the special replay combination counter is more likely to be equal to or more than the second specified value than the ART normal mode. Also, in the special Lip Navi lottery table shown in FIG. 11, the probability that the special notification effect is executed in the ART first special mode (for example, about 1/4) is the probability that the special notification effect is executed in the ART normal mode ( For example, it is caused by being defined higher than about 1/1000). That is, when the special replay combination is won, the ART first special mode is specified to be easier to win special prize than the ART normal mode. In addition, in each mode, the winning probability of the special replay combination is the same, and the addition value is determined with the same probability when the special winning is made. Therefore, when staying in the ART normal mode, rather than directly shifting to the ART second special mode, shifting to the ART second special mode after shifting to the ART first special mode is performed step by step. It is possible to provide game play for changing modes.

  Further, it is defined so that it is easier to shift from the ART first special mode to the ART normal mode than when the special replay combination counter is equal to or greater than the second specified value in the ART first special mode. This is caused by shifting to the ART normal mode by executing the special notification effect once in the ART first special mode. Also, in the ART first special mode, even if a special winning is performed by executing a special notification effect once, “1” or “2” is added to the special replay combination counting counter as a special value by a plurality of special winnings. The replay combination counter is equal to or greater than the second specified value. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game such as shifting from the ART first special mode to the ART second special mode while shifting between the ART normal mode and the ART first special mode a plurality of times.

  Further, in the ART normal mode, at least one of the watermelon role count counter and the cherry role count counter is more likely to be equal to or higher than the first specified value than when the special replay role count counter is equal to or higher than the second specified value in the ART first special mode. It is prescribed to be. This is because, in the special Lip Navi lottery table shown in FIG. 11, the probability that the special notification effect is executed in the ART normal mode and the ART first special mode and the one time execution of the special notification effect in the ART first special mode Due to the transition to mode. Specifically, the probability (for example, about 1/1000) that the special notification effect is executed in the ART normal mode is much higher than the probability (for example, about 1/4) that the special notification effect is executed in the ART first special mode. It is prescribed low. On the other hand, in the ART first special mode, after shifting from the ART normal mode, the state shifts to the ART normal mode by executing the special notification effect once. Even if a special prize is won by executing one special notification effect, “1” or “2” is added as an additional value to the special replay combination counter. In this way, if at least one of the watermelon role counter and the cherry role counter does not exceed the first specified value, the ART normal mode is not shifted to the ART first special mode, and the ART normal mode is changed to the ART first special mode. If the transition to is not performed a plurality of times, the special replay combination counting counter will not substantially exceed the second specified value. That is, it is stipulated that it becomes easier to win the watermelon role and the cherry role in the ART normal mode than in the case of special winning in the ART first special mode. Also, due to the fact that the added value is determined with the same probability between the case where the watermelon role or the cherry role is won and the case where the special prize is won, the first specified value and the second specified value are the same. Yes. Therefore, the transition from the ART 1st special mode to the ART 2nd special mode is less difficult than the transition from the ART normal mode to the ART 1st special mode. can do.

  Further, the ART second special mode is defined so that the special replay combination counter is more likely to be equal to or more than the second specified value than the ART first special mode. Also in the special Lip Navi lottery table shown in FIG. 11, the probability that the special notification effect is executed in the ART second special mode (for example, about 3/4) is executed in the ART first special mode. This is due to the fact that it is defined higher than the probability (for example, about 1/4). That is, it is defined that the ART second special mode is easier to specially win than the ART special first mode. Moreover, it is also due to the fact that the winning probability of the special replay combination is the same in each mode and that the second added value is determined with the same probability when a special prize is won. Therefore, when staying in the ART second special mode, it is easier to win a special prize and it is easier to extend the stay in the ART second special mode than when staying in the ART first special mode. Can be provided.

  In the ART first special mode, it is possible to stay up to the execution of one special notification effect, while in the ART second special mode, there is no upper limit on the execution of the special notification effect. It is possible to stay even after the execution of special notification effects. For this reason, even from the viewpoint of execution of the special notification effect, the ART second special mode is defined to make it easier to specially win than the ART first special mode. In particular, in the ART second special mode, according to the product (for example, about 1/4) of the winning probability (for example, 1/3) of the special replay role and the probability (for example, about 3/4) that the special notification effect is executed. It is defined that special winnings can be made a plurality of times (for example, an average of 2.5 times) while a variable game with a special remaining G number (for example, 10 G) is executed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Each count value is accumulated in each counter to be counted on condition that a watermelon role or a cherry role is won or a special prize is awarded. Then, in the ART normal mode, when each count counter due to the winning of the watermelon role or the cherry role becomes equal to or more than the first specified value, the ART first mode is shifted to a higher advantage than the ART normal mode. On the other hand, when the special replay combination counter is equal to or greater than the second specified value in the ART first special mode, the ART second special mode is shifted to a higher advantage than the ART first special mode. For this reason, it is possible to shift to each mode in the ART mode by accumulating with each count value in the previous game as well as each count value in the one-time variable game to be executed. It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (2) Also, it is easier to shift from the ART normal mode to the ART first special mode than from the ART normal mode to the ART second special mode, and the ART first special mode is more special than the ART normal mode. It is stipulated that it is easy to shift to the mode. For this reason, for example, after making the transition from the ART normal mode to the ART first special mode to make the special replay combination count counter more than the second specified value, it is possible to make the transition to the ART second special mode according to the degree of advantage. Thus, it is possible to provide a game such that the mode is changed step by step, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (3) The value in the watermelon role counting counter or the cherry role counting counter can be counted on the condition that the watermelon role or the cherry role is elected, while the special replay role count counter can be counted on the condition of the special winning. Further, it becomes easier to win a watermelon role or a cherry role in the ART normal mode than in the case of special winning in the ART normal mode. In addition, it becomes easier to win a special prize in the ART first special mode than in a special prize in the ART normal mode. For this reason, in the normal ART mode, depending on the type of the small combination, the watermelon combination counter and the cherry combination counter are more likely to be equal to or higher than the first predetermined value than when the special replay combination counter is equal to or higher than the second predetermined value. . Furthermore, the special replay combination counter is more likely to be equal to or greater than the second specified value in the ART first special mode than when the special replay combination count is equal to or greater than the second specified value in the ART normal mode. Therefore, for example, after shifting from the ART normal mode to the ART first special mode to make it easy to win the special replay role, the mode is gradually changed according to the degree of advantage so as to shift to the ART second special mode. It is possible to provide gameability that can be transferred, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (4) In the ART second special mode, it is defined that the special winning is easier than in the ART normal mode. And in ART 1st special mode, it controls so that it can stay until the special alerting | presentation effect by winning of a special replay role is performed once. On the other hand, in the ART second special mode, there is no upper limit on the number of winning and winning special replay roles and the number of executions of special notification effects, and special replay roles are won and one special notification effect is executed. It is possible to stay even after it has been held, so that the player can win a special replay role and win multiple times. For this reason, the special replay winning combination can be won once by shifting to the ART first special mode, and the opportunity for the special replay winning counter to be equal to or greater than the second specified value can be provided. Therefore, by repeating the transition to the ART first special mode, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the transition to the ART second special mode, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (5) Furthermore, in the ART second special mode, the special replay role is won and the player is allowed to stay multiple times. For this reason, when winning or winning a special replay role, staying in the ART 2 special mode, which has a higher degree of advantage, tends to be longer than staying in the ART 1 special mode, and expectation for the transition to the ART 2 special mode The feeling can be raised and the interest for games can be improved.

  (6) Also in the ART second special mode, the special replay combination counting counter is counted on the condition that the special winning is made, and when the value exceeds the second specified value, the stay in the ART second special mode is extended. For this reason, even if you are already staying in the ART 2 special mode, if the special replay combination counter is greater than or equal to the second specified value due to a special prize, the stay in the ART 2 special mode is extended. As a result, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the special prize and to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) In particular, in the ART second special mode, when a special prize is held so that it can be made a plurality of times, the stay in the ART second special mode can be easily extended, and the expectation for the special prize can be enhanced. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (8) In the ART first special mode, when the special replay role is won and the special notification effect is executed, the ART normal mode is changed from the ART first special mode regardless of whether or not the special prize is actually won. To migrate. For this reason, even if a special replay role is won and a special notification effect for assisting a special prize is executed as a special Lip Navi effect, even if the player does not intentionally make a special prize, one special notification By executing the production, the ART first special mode is shifted to the ART normal mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the stay in the ART first special mode from being extended regardless of the player's intention, and to maintain the game balance.

  (9) Depending on the type of winning combination or winning combination, the watermelon role count counter or cherry role count counter in the ART normal mode is more than the case where the special replay role count counter exceeds the second specified value in the ART first special mode. Tends to be greater than or equal to the first specified value. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game that allows the mode to be shifted step by step according to the degree of advantage so that it becomes more difficult to change the mode with a higher degree of advantage. It can be raised and the interest in games can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, when the special replay combination counter is equal to or greater than the second specified value in the ART second special mode, the ART second special mode is added by adding the special remaining G number in the ART second special mode. I have extended my stay, but this is not a limitation. For example, when the special remaining G number becomes “0”, the stay in the ART second special mode may be extended based on the result of the continuous lottery in the ART second special mode. When the special replay combination counter is equal to or greater than the second specified value, the stay in the ART second special mode may be easily extended. For example, there is no problem even if the stay in the ART second special mode is not extended.

  In the above embodiment, the special replay role was won while staying in the ART first special mode, and the special notification effect was executed once. Not limited to this, it may be shifted to the ART normal mode on condition that the special replay combination is won once. Further, for example, it may be shifted to the ART normal mode on condition that the special replay combination is won a plurality of times or the special notification effect is executed a plurality of times. In this case, when staying in the ART 1st special mode, such as when shifting to the ART normal mode, on the condition that the special replay role has been won twice while staying in the ART 1st special mode, It is preferable that the transition to the ART normal mode is easier than the transition to the second special mode. Of course, when staying in the ART first special mode, it may be configured to be the same that makes it difficult to shift to the ART normal mode than to shift to the ART second special mode.

  In the above embodiment, control is performed so as not to shift from the ART second special mode to the ART first special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ART second special mode is shifted to the ART first special mode. May be controlled. Moreover, although the degree of transition between each mode of the ART mode is defined, it is not limited to this. As described above, the mode transition transition and the transition probability are not limited to the above embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, a watermelon role counting counter that is counted on the condition of winning the watermelon role and a cherry role counting counter that is counted on the condition of winning the cherry role are separately set as the count counter of the first count value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a counting counter that counts on the condition that a watermelon role or a cherry role wins may be set.

  In the above embodiment, the first specified value and the second specified value are the same value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be different values, for example. Further, although the addition value is determined with the same probability depending on the type of the winning combination or winning small role, the addition value may be determined with a different probability, for example. As a result, it is possible to give an interest in winning a small role or winning a prize.

  In the above embodiment, “1”, “2”, and “7” are employed as the addition values to be added to the respective counters. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, “0” is employed as the addition value. Also good. In other words, it may be determined whether or not to add an additional value to each count counter, and if the winning is selected, the additional value may be added to each counter. In this way, it is only necessary that the respective count values can be accumulated and counted under the condition that the winning of the specific combination is a condition.

  In the above embodiment, the count value is updated by adding the addition value to each count counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the count value is updated by subtracting a predetermined subtraction value from each count counter. Also good. That is, each count counter may be accumulated to be able to count by updating each count value so as to approach each specified value. In addition, “reach” in the claims indicates a state where each count value reaches or exceeds each specified value, and as a determination means for determining the state, it is determined whether each count counter exceeds each specified value. Alternatively, it may be determined whether each count counter has reached each specified value, or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, each count counter is updated on condition of winning or winning a specific role, but not limited to this, for example, each count counter is set on condition of winning of a specific role without being a condition of winning a specific role. It may be updated. Further, for example, each count counter may be updated on the condition that the winning combination of the specific combination is a condition, without the condition of winning the specific combination. In addition, when staying in the ART 1st special mode, when the special replay role is elected and the special notification effect is executed, regardless of whether or not a special prize is won, it is shifted to the ART normal mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a special prize is awarded while staying in the ART first special mode, the normal mode may be entered. Further, for example, regardless of the execution of the special notification effect, the ART normal mode may be shifted on condition that the special replay role is won.

  In the above-described embodiment, the mode is shifted when the variable game start command is input, that is, when the variable game starts. However, the mode is not limited to this. For example, the mode is triggered by the third stop operation, that is, when the variable game ends. May be migrated. For example, it may be in the middle of a variable game. Further, for example, after the mode change is determined, the mode may be actually changed after a predetermined number of fluctuating games are completed thereafter.

  In the above embodiment, each count counter is updated by winning or winning a specific role while staying in the ART mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, winning or winning a specific role while staying in a mode other than the ART mode. Thus, each count counter may be updated. In this case, when the control of the ART mode is started, if each count counter is equal to or more than each specified value, the ART first mode is shifted to the ART first special mode or the ART second special mode without first shifting to the ART normal mode. You may control as follows. In addition, for example, it may be configured such that the second specified role such as a special replay role can be won or won in a mode other than the ART mode, and further, the first specified role such as a watermelon role or a cherry role other than the ART mode. It may be configured not to win or win.

  In the above embodiment, the push order of “6 choices” is defined as the special Lip Navi effect, the push order of “4 choices” is defined as the entry Lip Navigation effect, and the push order of “3 choices” is defined as the Bell Navigation effect. Not limited to this. For example, the order of pressing “6 choices” may be determined as a bell navigation effect. In addition, for example, the order of pressing “2 choices” may be determined as the entry lip navigation effect.

  In the above embodiment, the special Lip Navi effect, the Bell Navi effect, and the rush Lip Navi effect are each executed in the same display mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed in different display modes, for example. In this case, in the above embodiment, the penalty is not given when the stop operation is performed in the normal pushing order without following the special Lip Navi effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a penalty may be given. . Specific penalties include shifting to a mode with less advantage among the modes in the ART mode, initializing each count counter, clearing the set ART flag, and the like.

  -In the above embodiment, when the special replay role is won in the ART mode, the special Lip Navi effect is always executed, although it depends on whether the special notification effect or the non-special notification effect is performed. The special Lip Navi effect itself may not be executed. Further, for example, it may be configured so that the non-special notification effect is not executed.

  In the above embodiment, the special notification effect and the non-special notification effect for the special replay role are performed by displaying the image on the effect display device 14, but not limited to this, for example, the light emission effect of the decoration lamp La, the sound of the speaker Sp You may alert | report by production and these combinations may be sufficient.

  -In the said embodiment, although the display content was varied with the production | presentation display apparatus 14 so that each mode was identifiable, it is not restricted to this, For example, display content is produced with the production | presentation display apparatus 14 so that each mode cannot be identified easily May be controlled.

  In the above embodiment, when the watermelon role or cherry role is won, the watermelon role or cherry role is played regardless of the order of pressing by the player, provided that the timing of the stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing. However, this is not a limitation. For example, a watermelon role or cherry role may be awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. In addition, for example, when the stop order of the stop operation by the player is the normal order, the watermelon role or cherry role may be missed.

  In the above embodiment, when the special replay role is won, the special replay role is awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player, provided that the player's pressing order is the special winning order. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the special replay combination may be won regardless of the order of pressing the stop operation by the player. Further, for example, when the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing, the special replay combination may be missed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the watermelon role and the cherry role are employed as the first specific role. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the watermelon role may not be employed. Further, for example, the cherry combination may not be adopted as the first specific combination. Further, for example, a bell role or the like other than the watermelon role or the cherry role may be employed as the first specific role. Further, it does not matter whether one kind of small combination is adopted as the first specific combination or plural kinds of small combinations are adopted. In addition, the special replay combination is adopted as the second specific combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a cherry combination other than the special replay combination may be employed. Moreover, it does not matter whether one kind of small combination is adopted as the second specific combination or plural kinds of small combinations are adopted. Moreover, although the 1st specific role and the 2nd specific role were employ | adopted as a specific role, it is not restricted to this, For example, as either a 1st specific role and a 2nd specific role, it is 1 Different types of small roles may be employed. In addition, for example, the first specified combination and the second specified combination may not be defined differently as the same type of small combination, and if there is a concept of specific combination, There may be no concept of the first specific combination and the second specific combination.

  -In the above embodiment, each mode in the ART mode is composed of the ART normal mode, the ART first special mode, and the ART second special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be composed of four or more modes. Good. In this case, the advantageous degree of the mode not corresponding to the normal state, the first special state, or the second special state is not limited as compared with the mode corresponding to the normal state, the first special state, or the second special state. That is, a third special state having a higher degree of advantage than the second special state may be defined, and a low-accuracy state having a lower degree of advantage than the normal state may be defined.

  In the above embodiment, in each mode in the ART mode, depending on the execution probability of the special notification effect as the special Lip navigator effect, the possibility of winning the extra lottery and the size of the extra number are different, Although the degree of advantage is varied, this is not restrictive. For example, the degree of advantage for the player may differ depending on either the possibility of winning the extra lottery or the magnitude of the extra number. That is, you may prescribe | regulate each mode in ART mode so that the advantageous degree about extension of stay in ART mode may differ. Further, for example, the execution probability of the special notification effect as the special Lip Navi effect may be the same, or the winning probability of the small role may be made different. Each mode is not limited to the mode in the ART mode.

  In the above embodiment, the game is classified into the low probability RT game and the high probability RT game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be classified into, for example, three or more types of games. As a specific example, it is classified into low-probability RT games, high-probability RT1 games, and high-probability RT2 games. You may control to make it transfer to RT2 game.

  In the above embodiment, the number of types of various replay combinations may be changed. For example, in addition to the rush replay role, a fall replay role that shifts from a high probability RT game to a low probability RT game, or a fall replay role that shifts from a high probability RT1 game to a low probability RT game may be employed. In addition, for example, a promoted replay role that shifts from a low probability RT game to a high probability RT1 game may be employed.

  In the above embodiment, when the remaining G number becomes “0”, the ART mode in which the ART mode is shifted to the high-accuracy RT effect is employed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the remaining G number is “0”. ”, An ART mode that can continue the ART mode may be employed depending on the result of the continuous lottery. In addition, although the ART mode is adopted as an advantageous gaming state, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the winning probability of a replay role is not increased, a bonus that a small role such as a bell role is won with high probability is adopted. Or a combination thereof.

In the above-described embodiment, the main control CPU 40a may be configured to determine the effect state, various navigation effects, and execute instructions for various navigation effects.
In the above embodiment, the sub control board 41 may not be provided. In this case, the main control board 40 controls the effect execution means such as the effect display device 14, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La.

The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko slot machine (pachislot machine) that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

  (A) In the first special state, the state control means changes from the first special state to the normal state regardless of whether or not the specific combination is won when the specific combination is won once. It is characterized by performing control to shift.

(B) The first count value is defined so as to easily reach the first specified value in the normal state, rather than the second count value reaching the second specified value in the first special state.
(C) A game that is performed by changing symbols in a plurality of columns based on the start operation being started by the symbol display means, and a winning combination lottery means for lottering a winning combination based on the start operation is provided, In the gaming machine in which the display result is derived on the symbol display means based on the stop operation after the variation of the symbols in each column is started based on the start, the normal state and the special state having a higher degree of advantage than the normal state A state control means for controlling the above and a counting means capable of counting the first count value and counting the second count value on condition of winning or winning the specific role, and the special state Includes a first special state and a second special state, and the specific combination includes a first specific combination and a second specific combination different from the first specific combination, and the second specific combination in the normal state. Than when winning or winning The first specific combination is easier to win or win in the normal state, and the second specific combination is easier to win or win in the first special state than the case where the second specific combination wins or wins in the normal state. The counting means can count the first count value on condition of winning or winning the first specific combination, and can count the second count value on condition of winning or winning of the second specific combination. And the state control means shifts to the first special state when the first count value counted by the counting means reaches a first specified value, while the first count value counted by the counting means. 2 When the count value reaches the second specified value, control is performed to shift to the second special state, and in the normal state, compared to the case where the second count value reaches the second specified value in the normal state. The first The numerical value easily reaches the first specified value, and the second count value becomes the second specified value in the first special state than when the second count value reaches the second specified value in the normal state. A game machine that is easy to reach.

  (D) A game performed by changing the symbols of a plurality of columns based on the start operation being started by the symbol display means, and having a winning combination lottery means for drawing a winning combination based on the start operation, In the gaming machine in which the display result is derived to the symbol display means based on the stop operation after the change of the symbols in each column is started based on the start, the state control means and the first counting means for counting the first count value And a second counting means for counting a second count value, wherein the first counting means counts on condition that a first specified combination is won or won, and the second counting means is a second specified combination. The state that can be controlled by the state control means is a first state, a second state that is advantageous compared to the first state, the first state, and the second A third state that is advantageous compared to the state, and the state control means The state to be controlled may be switched from the second state to the third state, and the state control means controls the second state when the first count value reaches a first specified value, When the second count value reaches a second specified value, the gaming machine is controlled to the third state.

  L1 ... winning line, L2 to L5 ... non-winning line, 10 ... pachinko slot machine, 13 ... drum unit (design display means), 13L ... left reel, 13C ... middle reel, 13R ... right reel, 14 ... effect display device ( Effect execution means), 22 ... start lever (game start operation means), 23L, 23C, 23R ... stop button (derivation operation acceptance means), 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU (winning role lottery means, derivation) Control means, gaming state control means), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU (state control means, effect state control means, counting means), 41b ... ROM for sub control, 41c ... RAM for sub control.

Claims (1)

Based on the start operation being performed, a game performed by changing the symbols in a plurality of columns is started by the symbol display means, and a winning combination lottery means for lottering a winning combination based on the start operation is provided, and based on the start of the game In the gaming machine in which the display result is derived to the symbol display means based on the stop operation after the variation of symbols in each column is started,
State control means;
First counting means for counting the first count value;
Second counting means for counting the second count value,
The first counting means counts when the first condition is met,
The second counting means counts when the second condition is satisfied,
The first condition is a condition established by winning or winning a specific role,
The second condition is a condition established by winning or winning a specific role,
The states that can be controlled by the state control means include a first state, a second state that is advantageous compared to the first state, and a third state that is advantageous compared to the first state and the second state. There is,
State in which the state control means controls, it is the case of switching from the second state when switching to a case where from the first state switched to the second state from the first state to the third state to the third state Yes,
It said state control means, while the first count value in the first state is controlled to the second state when it reaches the first predetermined value, the second count value in the first state and the second predetermined value Control to the third state when reaching
In the first state, the first condition is more easily established than the second condition.