JP6109538B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which stagnation control is performed to stagnate the progress of a game.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko slot machine (a spinning machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”), which is a type of gaming machine, a game medium (hereinafter referred to as “medal”) is used and a medal is inserted into the pachislot machine. When the start lever is operated, the slot game is started. When the slot game is started, the plurality of reels are rotated, each reel is stopped when the stop button corresponding to each reel is operated, the derivation result is displayed, and the slot game is ended. As such a pachislot, the thing as described in patent document 1 is mentioned, for example.

  And in this pachislot, the freeze production which stagnates progress of a game is performed. During this freeze effect, a slot effect is displayed in which a state where the reel image is rotated and stopped on the display screen is displayed as the effect during the freeze effect. Production is to be executed. For this reason, in the slot production of the freeze production, the player can be motivated to participate in the game and enjoy the freeze production.

JP 2009-285173 A

However, as shown in paragraph [0133] of Patent Document 1, in the conventional gaming machine, in the slot effect during the freeze effect, the reel image displayed on the display screen is stopped in response to the operation, while the freeze effect. During, the actual reel remains stopped. For this reason, the interest of the Yu technique it was difficult to improve.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult to recognize whether or not it is stagnation control and can improve the interest of the game.

Gaming machine to solve the above SL problem, change game performed by varying a pattern of the plurality of rows on the basis of the start operation is performed is started at symbol derivation means, the design based on the stopping operation is performed In the gaming machine in which the symbol is derived to the deriving unit, the stagnation control unit that performs stagnation control to stagnate the progress of the variable game when the specific condition is satisfied, and the symbol derivation unit during the stagnation control A stagnation effect control means for causing a stagnation effect to be executed, and a privilege grant means for granting a privilege, wherein the privilege grant means is predetermined when the stagnation control is not being performed in a predetermined number of variable games. When a first condition for deriving a predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning combination is established, a privilege is granted, and when a predetermined second condition is established, a privilege is granted, and the stagnant effect control means In the stagnation control, the predetermined symbol can be derived when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the second condition is satisfied, by changing the symbol again during the stagnation control, The gist is that the predetermined symbol can be derived for the predetermined number of times.

  According to the present invention, when the stagnation control is performed, the interest of the game can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. The schematic diagram which shows the arrangement | sequence of the design of each reel. The schematic diagram which shows a winning line. The schematic diagram which shows a prize aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a pachislot. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows a winning combination determination table. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of a game state transfer. The schematic diagram which shows the mode of a transition of a production state. The schematic diagram which shows the table for prescription | regulation frequency determination. The flowchart which shows the flow of a stagnation process. (A)-(g) is a schematic diagram when stagnation control is performed. The flowchart which shows the flow of the stagnation process in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram when stagnation control is performed.

(First embodiment)
In the following, an embodiment that is embodied in a pachinko slot machine that is a kind of gaming machine (rotating game machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”) will be described.

  FIG. 1 schematically shows a machine front side of a pachislot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The pachislot machine 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped body 11 having an open front surface and a shaft that can be rotated and opened with respect to the left side edge side of the body. And a supported front door 12. At the upper front of the front door 12, there is provided an effect display device 14 as an effect notification means comprising a liquid crystal display device that performs a display effect during a game (during a variable game). Further, the front door 12 is provided with a lamp R that emits various effect effect lights so as to surround the front door 12. Speakers SP that perform sound effects are disposed on the left and right upper portions 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 as a symbol derivation means is composed of a left reel 13L, a middle reel 13C, and a right reel 13R each having a light-emitting belt-like reel sheet on which various symbols are printed. Yes. The see-through window 16 has the left reel 13L as the first symbol row, the middle reel 13C as the second symbol row arranged next to the first symbol row, and the second symbol row arranged. A right reel 13R as a third symbol row is arranged adjacent to the provided. Each symbol printed on each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) of the drum unit 13 is arranged in a predetermined order as shown in FIG. 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 this embodiment, each reel has a symbol (bell symbol) imitating “bell”, a symbol (replay symbol) decorated with characters “REPLAY”, and a symbol imitating “white 7 (outlined)”. White seven symbols) are arranged. In addition, on each reel, a design (watermelon design) simulating "watermelon", a design (cherry design) simulating "cherry", and a design (bar design) decorated with the characters "BAR" are arranged. Has been. Hereinafter, each symbol may be referred to as “bell”, “replay”, “seven”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bar” without “design”.

  Each reel is configured to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor (not shown) provided corresponding to each reel. Various symbols are displayed (changed) while continuously 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. It is like that. 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. 5) for detecting the rotational position of each reel so as to correspond to each reel.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachislot 10 has a plurality (five in this embodiment) of symbols that define combinations (design combinations) of symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the symbols that can be seen through the see-through window 16. A stop line is formed. In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, as a symbol stop line, a combination of a winning line L1 (shown by a solid line) that can be determined to be a winning combination of symbols and a symbol that is stopped and displayed cannot be determined to be a winning symbol. 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.

  More specifically, in the perspective window 16 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, symbols in each column are stopped and displayed at nine symbol stop positions D1 to D9. 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, which is 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 array of the middle reel 13C are displayed. ing. 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 middle stop position D2, the middle reel middle stop position D5, and the right reel middle 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 lower stop position D3, the middle reel lower stop position D6, 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 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 L5 (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 addition, the central panel 15 is configured with various information display sections 19 that notify information related to the variable game. The various information display section 19 includes a throw-in display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display section, a stored number display section, a prize number display section, and a game information display section. 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 bet number display unit is composed of three lamps (not shown), and the lamps are turned on according to the bet number of 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 the game information display section, the total number of payouts during the bonus game is displayed.

  In addition, a medal slot 27 is disposed at a lower right position of the center panel 15 on the front surface of the front door 12. Behind the medal insertion slot 27, a medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of medals is disposed. In addition, a BET button 28 and a MAXBET button 29 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 28 is a button that is pressed (operated) when betting (betting) one bet (one piece) from the credits stored and stored inside the machine as the bet number (betting number) of the variable game. The MAXBET button 29 is used to bet (bet) the maximum bet number of bets allowed in a single variable game (three bets (three) in this embodiment) as the bet number of the variable game. A button to be pressed (operated).

  A settlement switch 31 is provided at the lower left position of each BET button 28, 29 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement switch 31 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. Further, a start lever 32 is provided at the right position of the settlement switch 31 as a start operation means that is operated when starting the variable game. Then, in the pachislot machine 10, the rotation of each reel is started by operating the start lever 32 after the setting of the bet number.

  At the right position of the start lever 32, stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are provided as stop operation means operated by the player. The stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are buttons for stopping the rotating reel, and there are three stop buttons corresponding to each reel. Each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R has a built-in light emitting lamp 34L, 34C, 34R composed of LEDs. These light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, and 34R are configured to emit light when the operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R is enabled in the variable game. In addition, a medal discharge port 36 is formed in the lower central portion of the front surface of the front door 12. In addition, a tray 37 that receives the medals discharged from the medal discharge port 36 is disposed at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12.

  As shown by a broken line in FIG. 1, a hopper 38 for storing inserted medals is disposed inside the pachislot 10 at a position below the drum unit 13 in the main body of the pachislot 10. The medal discharge port 36 is located below the hopper 38, and when the combination of symbols becomes a predetermined award mode (combination) for giving a prize medal to the player, medals stored in the hopper 38 are stored. The medal discharge port 36 is paid out. A medal selector 39 is disposed below the medal slot 27 on the back side of the front door 12 so as to connect the medal slot 27 and the hopper 38.

Next, an operation for the player to play a game (fluctuating game) and operating states of various devices accompanying this operation will be described.
In order to set the number of bets in a state where medals can be inserted into the variable game or the BET buttons 28 and 29 can be operated, either the BET button 28 or the MAXBET button 29 is operated. When the BET button 28 is operated, credits equivalent to the number of one bet (one medal) from the stored and stored credits are set as the number of bets (the number of bets). Further, when the MAXBET button 29 is operated, credits corresponding to the maximum bet number that can be set in the target game (variable game) from the stored credits are set as the bet number (bet number). It should be noted that the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment allows a variable game with 3 bets.

  Also, in the pachislot machine 10, it is possible to set the number of bets by inserting a number of medals corresponding to the number of bets from the medal insertion slot 27, and when inserting one medal, the number of bets for one bet. Is set, and when three medals are inserted, the number of bets for three bets is set. 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 27, they are stored as credits when using the credit function. On the other hand, when the credit function is not used, the player pays out (returns) to the player from the medal discharge port 36 along a route (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachi-slot 10 of this embodiment, one pay line is defined. When the player operates the BET button 28 and the MAXBET button 29, the respective bets are set and one pay line is set to be valid. 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. The variable game in this embodiment is configured so that one pay line is always valid.

  If the bet number is set as described above and the operation of the start lever 32 can be accepted, that is, if the player performs the start operation of operating the start lever 32 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 33L, 33C, 33R can be accepted. Then, when each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R is operated by the player, each corresponding reel is stopped, and symbols are displayed on the upper, middle and lower rows of the corresponding row from the fluoroscopic window 16.

  When all of the reels are stopped, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated pay line forms a predetermined prize mode, and a prize corresponding to the prize mode awarded It is given to the player. For example, when award medals are awarded as prizes, the number of medals corresponding to the winning prize form is awarded to the player as prize medals. Also, especially when a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed and a bonus combination (BN combination) wins, unlike a general game, it is advantageous for the player, that is, award medals can be obtained continuously. Bonus game is given to the player. The general game refers to a game (variable game) that is not a bonus game.

  In the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, one change game (game) is started with the start operation of the start lever 32 as a start trigger, and the combination of symbols is stopped (stopped) by the stop operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R. A variable game (game) is performed in which the game is played once. When award medals are paid out according to the combination of symbols, one variation game (game) is ended with the completion of the payout of the prize medals as an end opportunity.

  Based on FIG. 4, in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line will be described. FIG. 4 shows a combination of symbols indicating combinations of symbols that can be stopped and displayed on a winning line based on a winning combination determined internally (stop result) and awards corresponding to the combinations of symbols. .

  In the present embodiment, when none of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. 4 is stopped and displayed on the valid winning line, one or more prize medals are not awarded to the player. It is like that. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when 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. In this case, 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. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [cherry / ANY / ANY] is referred to as “cherry stop eye”. The cherry stop eye is determined to be able to win (can be stopped and displayed) when “cherry role” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery.

  When [Watermelon / Watermelon / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that six award medals are to be paid out. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [watermelon / watermelon / watermelon] is referred to as “watermelon stop eye”. The watermelon stop eye is determined to allow winning (stop display is possible) when “watermelon combination” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery.

  Further, when [Bell Bell Bell] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that nine prize medals are paid out. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Bell Bell Bell] is referred to as a “bell stop eye”. The bell stop eye can be awarded when the winning combination in the internal lottery is determined as either “Left correct bell role”, “Middle correct bell role”, or “Right correct bell role” (stop display possible) ).

  Further, when [Watermelon Cherry Seven] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that one prize medal is paid out. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Watermelon Cherry Seven] is referred to as [Chance Stop Eye]. The chance stop is determined to be possible to win (stop table is possible) when the winning combination is determined in the internal lottery.

  For this reason, the “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “left correct answer bell role”, “middle correct answer bell role”, “right correct answer bell role”, and “one sheet role” in the present embodiment are on the winning line. It becomes a winning combination (payout combination) that determines that an award medal is to be paid out based on the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state. Further, in the following description, when the term “bell role” is simply used, it means “left correct answer bell role”, “middle correct answer bell role”, and “right correct answer bell role”.

  In addition, when [Replay / Replay / Replay] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the player automatically sets the bet number without betting (without making a bet operation). Therefore, it is stipulated that a replay for performing the next variable game is given. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Replay] is referred to as “replay stop eye”. The replay stop eye is determined to allow winning (stop display is possible) when “normal replay combination” is determined as the winning combination in the internal lottery.

  Further, when [Replay / Replay Bell / Watermelon] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is defined that a replay is given. [Bell / Watermelon] indicates that either a bell symbol or a watermelon symbol may be used. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [Replay / Replay / Bell / Watermelon] is referred to as “rush replay stop eye”. The rush replay stop eye is determined to be able to win (can be stopped and displayed) when any one of “middle correct rush replay combination” and “right correct rush replay combination” is determined.

  For this reason, the “normal replay combination”, “middle correct entry replay combination”, and “right correct entry replay combination” in the present embodiment give a replay based on a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line. It becomes the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “replay role”). When a re-game is awarded, the player can play the next variable game without betting the number of bets. When the bet number is set by replaying, the same bet number as set in the variable game that has been given the opportunity to replay is set. In the replay role, only the next variable game can be played with the same number of bets as the variable game in which the replay role is stopped and displayed, and the medal is not paid out to the player as an award. Absent. That is, the player does not acquire a prize medal depending on the winning of the replay role. In the following description, the term “rush replay combination” simply means “medium correct entry replay combination” and “right correct entry replay combination”.

In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned “cherry role”, “watermelon role”, “bell role”, “one-sheet role”, and “replay role” are small roles.
When [White Seven / White Seven / White Seven] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, a bonus game is started (occurred) and a “bonus game (hereinafter referred to as“ BN game ”) is given. It is stipulated. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [White Seven / White Seven / White Seven] is collectively referred to as “BN stop eye”. The BN stop eye is determined to allow winning (stop display is possible) when “BN role” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery. In the present embodiment, the BN combination is a winning combination (bonus combination) that triggers (starts) the BN game as a gaming state.

  In addition, the pachislot 10 according to the present embodiment has an RT function (a replay role probability change) that controls a general game other than a BN game as a game state by changing the winning probability of a replay role (normal replay role, rush replay role). Function). 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. Then, in the general game by the RT function, when the winning probability of the replay role (total) in the general game is controlled by the NRT game in which the RT function is deactivated which is set to the low probability lottery state, In some cases, the (total) winning probability is controlled by an RT game that activates the RT function that is set to the high probability lottery state. In the following description, the term “NRT game” simply means a general game controlled by an NRT game, and the term “RT game” simply means a general game controlled by an RT game.

The electrical configuration of the pachi-slot 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
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.

  Connected to the main control board 40 are each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) constituting the drum unit 13, reel sensors SE1 to SE3, medal sensor SE4, sub control board 41, and hopper 38. Yes. Further, various information display sections 19 provided on the central panel 15 are connected to the main control board 40. Further, the BET button 28, the MAXBET button 29, the settlement switch 31, the start lever 32, and the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected to the main control board 40. Further, the effect display device 14, the speaker SP, and the lamp R are connected to the sub control board 41.

Hereinafter, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, and a main control ROM 40b and a main control RAM 40c are connected to the main control CPU 40a.

  The main control CPU 40a receives first to third position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 connected to the main control CPU 40a in accordance with the symbol (rotational position of each rotating reel) displayed on the see-through window 16. It has come to be. 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 board 40 (main control CPU 40a) every time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal from the connected medal sensor SE4. It has become.

  Further, when the connected BET button 28, MAXBET button 29, checkout switch 31, start lever 32, and stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated, the main control CPU 40a indicates that each button has been operated. Various operation signals are input. A hopper 38 is connected to the main control CPU 40a. The main control CPU 40a is connected with light emitting lamps 34L, 34C, and 34R, respectively, and can emit light at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable game.

  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 corresponding winning combination, and when a plurality of winning combinations are associated, it means a duplicate 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. In the present embodiment, “to win the winning information group associated with the role” is simply referred to as “to win the winning combination”, and “to win the winning information group associated with the role”. May be simply indicated as “to win a role”.

  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 the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are 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.

Based on FIGS. 6A and 6B, the winning combination determination tables T1, T2, T3, and T4 stored in the main control ROM 40b 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 case of a general game, the winning combination determination table T1 is associated with the NRT game, and the winning combination determination table T2 is associated with the RT game for the ART effect state. In the case of a BN game, a winning combination determination table T3 is associated. In addition, a winning combination determination table T4 is associated with an RT game for a bonus standby state described later.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, in the general game, the winning probability of the normal replay combination (the winning information group associated with only one) and the rush replay combination (and the normal replay combination) The winning combination random numbers are distributed so that the sum of the winning probabilities of the corresponding winning information group) is RT games (winning combination determination tables T2 and T4) and is significantly higher than that of NRT games (winning combination determination table T1). It has been. Further, in this RT game (winning role determination tables T2, T4), the winning probability of the normal replay role (winning information group associated only with the game) is greatly increased as compared to the NRT game (winning role determination table T1). A random number for determining the winning combination is assigned. Also, in the general game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the entry replay combination (and the winning information group associated with the normal replay combination) can be won only in the NRT game (winning combination determination table T1). Yes. Further, in the NRT game (winning role determination table T1), the medium correct answer entry replay role (and the winning information group associated with the normal replay role) and the right correct entry replay role (and the normal replay role associated with the winning information). The winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that each winning probability of the group) is the same probability. In the BN game (winning role determination table T3), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the replay role (the winning information group associated with the replay role) is not a lottery target.

  In this way, in the RT game, the winning probability of the combined winning information group associated with the replay combination is set to the high probability lottery state. That is, in this RT game, the winning probability of the winning information group associated with only the normal replay combination is set to the high probability lottery state. In the NRT game, the combined winning probability of the winning information group associated with the replay combination is set to the low probability lottery state. That is, in this NRT game, the winning probability of the winning information group associated with only the normal replay combination is set to the low probability lottery state.

  As a result, in the pachislot 10 according to the present embodiment, in the RT game in which the sum of the winning probabilities of the replay role is set to the high probability lottery state, the medals possessed by the player are consumed (injected) as much as the replay is easily given It is possible to give a player a profit that the scene to be played can be reduced. Further, in this RT game, it is possible to give a player a chance to increase the number of medals by receiving a lottery of BN while suppressing consumption (injection) of medals owned by the player. Such an RT game is a gaming state (control state) that is advantageous to a player in a general game.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the BN game (winning role determination table T3), the sum of the winning probabilities of the bell role is added to the general game (winning role determination tables T1, T2, T4). The winning combination random numbers are distributed so as to increase significantly. In each gaming state (winning role determination tables T1, T2, and T4), if the winning probabilities of the left correct bell role, the middle correct bell role, and the right correct bell role are the same game state, the same probability is obtained. Random numbers determined for winning roles are distributed. In the BN game (winning role determination table T3), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the bell role is a main lottery object.

  In the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the BN game in which the sum of the winning probabilities of the bell role is greatly increased as compared to general games, the number of medals held by the player is increased by the amount that it is easy to win the bell role and easily win a prize medal. It is possible to give the player a profit that the player can play the game. As a result, in the BN game, the player can be given a chance to increase the medals owned by the player.

  In the general game and the BN game (winning role determination tables T1 to T4), the winning probability of the cherry role is 1/100, the winning probability of the watermelon role is 1/120, and the winning probability of the 1-sheet role is 1/250. These winning probabilities are determined as winning probabilities that are harder to win than the bell role, normal replay role, and rush replay role. In the general game (winning combination determination tables T1, T2), the winning probability of the BN combination is set to a predetermined probability. In the present embodiment, for example, the winning probability of the BN combination is set to 1/500. In the BN game (winning role determination table T3), it is defined that the BN role and the replay role are not subject to the lottery for the role lottery.

  Further, in the winning combination determination table T4 in the bonus standby state in which the BN combination is won, it is defined that the BN combination and the Bell combination are not targeted for the lottery. That is, at the time of winning the BN role and the Bell role in the winning combination determination table T4 in the bonus waiting state, the winning is replaced (rewritten) with the winning of the other winning combination (small role or outrageous role).

Hereinafter, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control ROM 41b and a sub-control RAM 41c are connected to the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs for performing various game effects. In addition, the sub-control ROM 41b has a display effect pattern showing the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern showing the sound output mode of the speaker SP, and a light effect pattern showing the light emission mode of the lamp R. Is remembered. The sub-control RAM 41c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10. Specifically, in the sub control RAM 41c, sub state information (flags, etc.) relating to the gaming state is stored (set) by the sub control CPU 41a. The sub-control CPU 41a is connected with light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, and 34R, respectively, and can emit light at a predetermined timing.

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 19 each time by inputting various operation signals and performing various controls. When the main control CPU 40a pays out an award medal based on a prize-type winning, the main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 38 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 38 at the time of credit settlement, and controls the player to pay out medals for the credit.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the bet number when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 27 or when an operation signal of each BET button 28, 29 is input. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits each time the BET buttons 28 and 29 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, in a state where the game can be started, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery (internal lottery) when an operation signal of the start lever 32 is input. That is, 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 value range of each winning information group of the winning combination determination table stored in the main control ROM 40b. A role lottery is performed to determine whether or not he / she 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. 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 serves as a winning combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines the winning information group (winning combination), the main control RAM 40c stores (sets) the combination information (flag or the like) indicating the type of winning combination associated with the determined winning information group. ) The main control CPU 40a carries over the BN role information in the main control RAM 40c until the BN role is won when the BN role is won. The state in which the role information of the BN combination is carried over in this way is a bonus standby state in which the BN combination is waiting for winning. On the other hand, when the winning of the small role is determined, the main control CPU 40a becomes small in the main control RAM 40c with the end of the variable game (one time) subject to the role lottery regardless of whether or not the small role is won. Erase the role information of the role. For this reason, the BN combination becomes a combination that can be carried over over the variable game until the winning is determined by the combination lottery. On the other hand, in the small role, the winning determination by the role lottery is valid only in one variation game, and it becomes a combination that cannot be carried over the subsequent variation game regardless of whether or not it is won.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a controls each reel so as to start the rotation operation of each reel in a state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game in accordance with the start of the rotation operation of each reel, and sub-controls the variable game start command indicating the lottery result of the role lottery and the gaming state in which the variable game is performed. The data is output to the substrate 41 (sub control CPU 41a). In addition, if there is a BN combination carried over, the variable game start command also instructs the combination information. Note that the variable game start command to the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) may be output at the timing when the player has operated the start lever 32 (after performing a lottery or the like). When configured in this way, various effects can be executed during the wait time.

  Subsequently, when the CPU 40a for main control inputs various operation signals of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R based on the player's operation, the main control CPU 40a performs control (stop control) for stopping the reels corresponding to the various operation signals. For this reason, the main control CPU 40a serves as a symbol control means for deriving symbols. Further, the main control CPU 40a grasps the change status of each reel during the change of each reel and the stop status of each reel during the stop of each reel from the position signal from the reel sensor corresponding to each reel. ing. The main control CPU 40a maintains the rotating operation without performing stop control for the rotating reel until various operation signals are input from the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R.

  When the main control CPU 40a inputs various operation signals of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R, the main control CPU 40a outputs the various operation signals to the sub control CPU 41a. With the various operation signals of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R, the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) recognizes the operation status of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R by the player.

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
Based on the determined winning information group (winning combination), the main control CPU 40a sets each reel within a predetermined stoppable range (up to 4 symbols) from the timing at which each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R is operated by the player. To stop and display any combination of symbols. When the main control CPU 40a stops each reel being rotated, 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 33L, 33C, 33R. Perform stop control to display For this reason, each reel does not necessarily stop at the timing of the stop operation by the player with the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R, 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, in each reel, if there are not more than 5 parts of other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols that you want to stop, as a result of slip control, you can stop them on any winning line. The desired type of symbol can be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, for each reel, if there are five or more parts of other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols that you want to stop, you want 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.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the BN stop eye when the stop operation timing by the player is performed at a predetermined timing when winning the BN role (carrying over the winning combination). On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a indicates that there is a possibility of winning the BN role if the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing when the BN role is won (carrying over the winning). Stop the “chance eyes”. Note that this “chance” is not stopped when the winning combination is won. In this case, a BN combination is missed (combination of combination information) is generated.

  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 chance stop eye when the stop operation timing by the player is performed at a predetermined timing at the time of winning of the single player. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 40a wins a single player and the timing of the stop operation by the player is not performed at a predetermined timing, the “control chance” Is stopped. In this case, a missing single piece is generated. If the “chance eye” is stopped and displayed based on the winning of the single piece in this way, it is determined whether the winning of the single piece is missed or whether the winning of the BN role (carrying over the role information) is played. It is possible to make people expect to win the role of BN.

Further, when neither winning combination (BN combination and small combination) is determined (at the time of winning the winning combination), the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stopping stop eye.
Next, stop control at the time of winning the bell role (left correct bell role, middle correct bell role, and right correct bell role) and replay role (normal replay role and rush replay role) will be described.

  In the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the “left correct bell role”, “middle correct bell role”, and “right correct bell role” are selected, the bell is based on the stop button that is operated first among the three stop buttons. Any one of the stop eyes and the stop eyes is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the corresponding pressing order is selected based on the winning of any bell combination.

  Then, when the left correct bell combination is won, the stop button 33L for instructing to stop the left reel 13L is operated first, and the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed corresponding to the pressing order of the selected bell combination. On the other hand, when winning the left correct bell role, it is assumed that any one of the stop buttons 33C and 33R for instructing to stop other than the left reel 13L is operated first. (Spilled eyes) is stopped.

  Further, at the time of winning the middle correct bell role, the stop button 33C for instructing to stop the middle reel 13C is operated first, and the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed corresponding to the pressing order of the selected bell role. On the other hand, at the time of winning the middle correct bell role, it is assumed that any one of the stop buttons 33L and 33R for instructing to stop other than the middle reel 13C is operated first. (Spilled eyes) is stopped.

  When the right correct bell combination is won, the stop button 33R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first, and the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed corresponding to the pressing order of the selected bell combination. On the other hand, at the time of winning the right correct bell role, it is assumed that any one of the stop buttons 33L and 33C for instructing to stop other than the right reel 13R is operated first. (Spilled eyes) is stopped.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the bell stop eye (prize mode) regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player, if it corresponds to the pressing order of the winning bell role at the time of winning the bell role. Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stop stop eyes (bell spilled eyes) regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player when the winning combination of the bell combination does not correspond to the pressing order of the selected bell combination. In the present embodiment, a predetermined combination of symbols is associated with the bell spilled eyes.

  The main control CPU 40a differs in the control performed based on the winning content when the replay combination is won. In the present embodiment, the control performed based on the pressing order of operating the three stop buttons is different when winning a replay combination (a winning information group associated with each other) that is a double winning among the replay winning combinations.

  That is, when the stop button 33C for instructing to stop the middle reel 13C is first operated at the time of winning the middle correct entry replay combination (the corresponding winning information group), the order of the remaining stop buttons operated thereafter Regardless of whether or not the stop button is operated in the pressing order for entry corresponding to the medium correct entry entry replay role, the entry replay stop eye is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the right correct entry replay combination (the winning information group associated with) is won, if the stop button 33R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first, the order of the remaining stop buttons operated thereafter Regardless of whether or not the stop button is operated in the order of pushing for entry corresponding to the right correct entry entry replay combination, the entry replay stop eye is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, when the main control CPU 40a is operated in the pushing order for the winning winning information group at the time of winning the rush replay role (the winning information group associated with), the timing of the stop operation by the player Regardless of, the rush replay stop eye (prize mode) for winning the rush replay role is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 40a is not operated in the pressing order for the winning information group when the rush replay role is won, the replay stop is determined as a normal replay role winning regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. The eye (prize mode) is stopped and displayed.

  When the normal replay role (winning information group associated with only the winning combination) is won, the replay stop eye (prize mode) for the normal replay role is displayed regardless of the pressing order and the timing of the stop operation by the player. Let

  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). The main control CPU 40a determines winning (affirmative) when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line is the winning mode corresponding to the winning information (winning winning combination), while the winning information is included in the winning information (winning winning combination). If it is not the corresponding prize mode, it is determined that the prize is not won (negative).

  When the main control CPU 40a determines that the winning is determined in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a performs control according to the award mode. In this case, the main control CPU 40a performs control for shifting the gaming state and control for paying out a prize medal in accordance with the prize mode. Further, when determining the winning by the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a outputs a winning instruction command indicating that the winning is made 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 that the winning combination designated by the variable game start command has won. In addition, in this winning instruction command, the sub-control board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a) recognizes which stop eye (winning mode) is won along with winning.

  When determining the winning of the BN combination, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state to shift from the next variable game to the BN game. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs BN game control. In this BN game control, the main control CPU 40a starts counting the number of BN payouts of award medals awarded (paid out) to the player from the first variable game after the start of the BN game. In this BN game control, the main control CPU 40a adds and updates the BN payout number every time a prize medal is awarded to a player in a BN game variation game. In this BN game control, the main control CPU 40a ends the BN game with the end of the variable game in which the BN payout number exceeds the maximum payout number (173 in this embodiment).

  When determining the winning of the cherry role, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out two prize medals. On the other hand, the CPU 40a for main control performs control not to give one or more prize medals when the winning of the cherry role is not determined based on the shift stop time when the winning of the cherry role is determined (when the winning of the cherry role is determined). .

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out six award medals when determining the winning of the watermelon role. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a performs control not to give one or more prize medals when the watermelon winning combination is not determined based on the shift stop time when the watermelon winning combination is determined (when the watermelon winning is determined to be missed). .

  The main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out nine award medals when determining the winning of the bell role. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a performs control not to give one or more award medals when the winning of the bell role is not determined based on the stoppage of the shift and when the winning of the bell role is not determined (when the missing of the bell role is determined). .

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for paying out one prize medal when determining a winning combination of one sheet. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a does not give one or more award medals when not winning a single winning combination based on the chance stop when winning a single winning combination (when determining whether to miss a single winning combination). Take control.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game when determining the winning of the normal replay combination. In the control for replaying, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which the winning is determined. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for replaying the next variable game when determining the winning of the rush replay role. As will be described later, in this case, the main control CPU 40a also controls the gaming state in which the NRT game is terminated and the next change game is shifted to the RT game.

Next, based on FIG. 7, the mode of transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a based on the variable game according 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 board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a) to recognize which game state is managed by the main control CPU 40a.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a makes a transition from the next variable game to the BN game (BN) in response to the winning of the BN role won in the general game. In this case, the main control CPU 40a makes the transition from the next variable game to the NRT game regardless of the game state at the time of winning at the end of the BN game.

  Further, during the control of the NRT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the rush replay role based on the fact that the rush replay role is won and the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are operated in the order of pressing for rush (stop rush replay). The next change game is shifted to the RT game with the eye stop display) as an opportunity. That is, when the rush replay role is won, the rush replay stop eye is stopped and displayed based on the operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R in the order of pressing corresponding to the rush replay role. The transition condition to the RT game is satisfied. In the following, the RT game for the ART effect state may be simply indicated as “RT game”.

  Further, during the control of the NRT game, the main control CPU 40a makes the transition from the next variable game to the RT game for the bonus standby state when the BN role is won, and while the BN role is carried over (that is, the bonus) When in the standby state), continue to set the RT game for the bonus standby state. That is, it is an RT game from the winning of the BN role to the transition to the BN game. As a result, during the RT game for the bonus standby state, the main control CPU 40a performs a lottery drawing with reference to the winning combination determination table T4 for the bonus standby state.

  In addition, during the control of the NRT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the rush replay role and wins the normal replay role when the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are not operated in the order of pressing for rush or normal replay. If the winning combination wins (stop display of replay stop), the NRT game is continued. That is, even when the rush replay role is won, if the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are not operated in the order of pressing corresponding to the rush replay role, the rush replay stop eye is not stopped and displayed. The NRT game is continued without satisfying the transition condition to the RT game.

  Further, during the control of the RT game, the main control CPU 40a continues the RT game until the occurrence of the bell role being missed based on the winning of the bell role (stop display at the stoppage of the stoppage). The game state is shifted to the NRT game in response to the occurrence of the missing bell role. Further, during the control of the RT game, the main control CPU 40a continues the RT game from the next variable game depending on the winning of the bell role (stop display of the bell stop) based on the winning of the bell role.

  In addition, after such an RT game is over, if it becomes a situation in which the rush replay stop eye is stopped and displayed in the subsequent NRT game, the game is shifted to the RT game again. Note that during the control of the RT game for the bonus standby state, the main control CPU 40a does not select the winning of the bell role as a lottery target. In other words, the occurrence of a missed bell combination (stop display at the stoppage of the discontinuation stop) does not occur.

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 sub-control CPU 41a controls display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to execute various effects based on the contents instructed by the commands. 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 sets sub-state information and grasps the gaming state controlled by the main control CPU 40a. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control related to various effects every time a variable game start command is input.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state of the effect display device 14 in accordance with the game state controlled by the main control CPU 40a. Note that the player plays a variable game (game) according to the effect state of the effect display device 14. In such an effect state, the player is made aware of the game state based on the type, or an effect that allows the player to play the game advantageously is performed. The effect states in this embodiment are classified into a plurality of types as shown in FIG.

  The effect state includes a normal effect state that can be performed when the game state is mainly an NRT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the normal effect state. This normal performance state is performed mainly when the winning probability of the replay role is a low-probability lottery state, and the performance is performed so that it is difficult to win the bell role.

  The effect state includes an ART effect state that is performed when the game state is a general game and mainly an RT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the ART effect state. This ART effect state is performed mainly when the winning probability of the replay role is a high-probability lottery state, and an effect of assisting (assisting) the winning of the bell role is performed. Thus, in the ART effect state, avoidance of missing the bell role is assisted, and winning of a prize medal based on the winning of the bell role is assisted. For this reason, the ART effect state is an advantageous state (advantageous gaming state) for the player.

  The effect state includes a BN effect state that is performed when the game state is a BN game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the BN effect state. The effect state includes a preparation state that is performed when the game state is a general game and an NRT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the preparation state. The effect state includes an ending state performed when the game state is a general game and an RT game. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image of the display screen for the ending state.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a sets the effect flag (information) indicating the type of effect state in the sub control RAM 41c, thereby grasping the controlled effect state. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the image display data for the background image corresponding to the effect flag, and controls the display content (display screen) of the effect display device 14 based on the selected image display data. To do.

  Hereinafter, the control contents in each effect state will be described together with the display effects in the effect display device 14. As a result of performing the control in each production state described below, the sub control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift the production state in the mode shown in FIG.

First, the control contents in the normal performance state will be described.
When the gaming state is mainly an NRT game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the normal performance state. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may control the normal effect state even when the game state is RT game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning combination winning and winning instructions during the control of the normal performance state. During the control of the normal performance state of the NRT game, winning and winning of the BN role, the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, the single role, the normal replay role, and the rush replay role can be instructed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to shift to the BN effect state when the winning of the BN role is instructed during the control of the normal effect state. In accordance with this, the gaming state shifts to BN gaming.

  The sub-control CPU 41a also navigates (pushes) the push order corresponding to the winning bell role when the winning of the bell role requiring the pressing order of the stop button in the winning combination is instructed. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as not to be performed. That is, during the normal performance state, the performance is performed so as to make it difficult to win the bell role. For this reason, during the normal performance state, the player can win a prize when operated in the pressing order corresponding to the winning bell role at the time of winning the bell role.

  The sub-control CPU 41a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the random number value used for each lottery every predetermined cycle. The random numbers used for each lottery are updated every predetermined cycle and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub control CPU 41a acquires random numbers used in the lottery from the sub control RAM 41c when performing various lotteries, and performs random lottery based on the acquired random numbers. The sub-control CPU 41a measures the number of variable games executed after shifting to the normal performance state, and stores it as the number of games.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a gives a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player if the stop button 33L is not operated first during the control of the normal performance state. For example, as a penalty, the number of games is not counted (does not add 1), or even if the winning of the rush replay role is instructed, the effect state is not shifted to the ART effect state. In addition, the rush replay combination does not include a pressing order that starts with the operation of the stop button 33L. Thereby, unless the Lip Navi effect is performed, the ART effect state is not controlled. The content indicating the ART effect state is not set in the effect flag.

Next, the preparation state will be described.
When the number of games reaches a predetermined number of times set in advance in the normal performance state, the sub control CPU 41a sets information (flag) indicating that the provision of the ART performance state is permitted in the sub control RAM 41c. More specifically, when the number of games reaches a predetermined number of times set in advance, the sub control CPU 41a shifts from the normal performance state to a preparation state in which the provision of the ART performance state is permitted. It should be noted that the NRT game continues in the preparation state.

  The specified number of times is determined by lottery when an end condition is satisfied in an ending state described later. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the specified number of times determination table shown in FIG. 9 and determines the specified number of times from a number within a predetermined range. At this time, the number of times that is easily determined as the specified number of times is determined in advance by the specified number of times determination table. In the present embodiment, the number of times (range) that is easily determined as the specified number of times and the number of times (range) that is difficult to determine as the specified number of times are determined. The range of the number of times is a range of the number of times continuous over a plurality of times. For example, “113 times to 128 times” is easily determined as the specified number of times, whereas “65 times to 112 times” is less likely to be determined as the specified number of times. In addition, 1280 times is set as the upper limit of the prescribed number of times.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the winning replay combination is instructed during the control of the ready state, in order to stop and display the rush replay stop eye, the rushing push order corresponding to the winning rush replay combination ( There is a case where a “rep navigator effect” for navigating (navigating) the pressing order of the stop buttons is performed. When the winning of the rush replay combination is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a checks whether information indicating that the transition to the ART effect state is permitted is set in the sub control RAM 41c. Then, when the information indicating that the transition to the ART effect state is permitted is set, the sub control CPU 41a performs the Lip Navi effect.

  The Lip Navi effect in the present embodiment is performed by the effect display device 14. In the effect display device 14, three images simulating a stop button are displayed side by side, and a number “1” is attached to one of the three images. For example, when “1” is attached in the middle of the three, the player is made aware that the stop button 33C should be operated first.

  In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to perform the Lip Navi effect with the start of the variable game. The Lip navigator effect is performed with a content that informs the pressing order for rushing corresponding to the winning rushing replay role. For example, in the Lip Navi effect, if the winning of the medium correct entry replay role is designated, the stop button 33C is operated first.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to enter the replay role (stop display of stop of re-entry replay) during the preparation state control, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift to the ART effect state as a predetermined condition is satisfied. To do. In accordance with this, the gaming state shifts to RT gaming. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to erase information indicating that the transition to the ART effect state is allowed in accordance with the control to the ART effect state from the sub-control RAM 41c.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a continues the control of the preparation state when the normal replay winning combination (stop display at the replay stop) is instructed. In this case, the gaming state at that time is continued.

Next, the contents of control in the ART effect state will be described.
When the gaming state is mainly RT gaming, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the ART effect state. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the ART effect state even when the game state is an NRT game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the winning combination winning and winning instructions during the control of the ART effect state. During the control of the RT effect state of the RT game, the winning and winning of the BN role, the cherry role, the watermelon role, the bell role, the single role, and the normal replay role can be instructed.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to shift to the BN effect state when the winning of the BN role is instructed during the control of the ART effect state. In accordance with this, the gaming state shifts to BN gaming.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the BN effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information on the ART effect state under control, and after the BN effect state ends, the ART effect state based on the information via the preparation state To return to. During the control of such a preparation state, a value other than “0 (zero)” is set as the number of ARTs to be described later. When the number of ARTs is set to a value other than “0 (zero)” in this way, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to perform a Lip navigator effect when the entry replay combination is won.

  In addition, during the control of the ART effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates the pressing order corresponding to the winning bell combination when the winning combination of the bell combination that requires the pressing order of the stop button for winning is instructed. (Navigation) “Bell navigation production” is performed. That is, during the ART effect state, an effect that assists (assists) the winning of the bell role is performed. For this reason, during the ART performance state, the player is assisted in avoiding the miss of the bell role and at the same time winning the prize for the bell role.

  The bell navigation effect is performed by the effect display device 14 and in the same manner as the Lip Navi effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that a bell navigation effect is performed with the start of the variable game. The bell navigation effect is performed with the content of notifying the pressing order corresponding to the winning bell role. For example, in the bell navigation effect, if the winning of the middle correct bell role is designated, the stop button 33C is operated first.

  During the control of the ART effect state, even if the bell navigation effect is performed when the bell role is won, the stop operation may be mistaken and the bell role may be missed. In this case, the gaming state is shifted to the NRT game due to the missed bell role, but the same processing as the ART effect state (counting the number of ARTs, etc.) as described below is performed. During the control of the ART effect state of such an NRT game, it is possible to win a rush replay role, and the number of ARTs described later is set to other than “0 (zero)”. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the lip navigator effect can be performed and the state can be shifted to the ART effect state (RT game) during the subsequent winning replay combination.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the variable game executed in the ART effect state by the sub control RAM 41c during the control of the ART effect state. When the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the ART effect state (when the ART effect state starts), the sub-control CPU 41a sets “30 (times)” as the ART count in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts (-1) the number of ARTs every time a variable game is played in the ART effect state, and updates it until it becomes "0 (zero)". The sub-control CPU 41a informs the player of the number of ARTs using the effect display device 14. Thereby, the player grasps at least the number of times (the remaining number of times) that the variable game in the ART effect state is continued.

  Then, when the number of ARTs becomes “0 (zero)”, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the ART effect state and shifts to the ending state with the passage of the ART effect state for the previous ART number. To control. As a result, the variable game in the ART effect state is ended. In addition, even if it is a case where it transfers to an ending state, RT game will continue.

Next, the ending state will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the ending state, the bell navigation effect is not executed. For this reason, during the control of the ending state, since the bell navigation effect is not performed at the time of winning the bell role, the stop operation (push order) may be mistaken and the bell role may be missed. In this case, the end condition of the ending state is satisfied due to the missed bell combination, the gaming state shifts to the NRT game, and the ending state shifts to the normal state. The specified number of times is determined by lottery at this time (when the end condition is satisfied).

Next, the contents of control in the BN effect state will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls to the BN effect state while the game state is BN game. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a controls each effect state to the BN effect state, the effect display device 14 notifies the player of the number corresponding to the BN payout number managed by the main control CPU 40a. The sub-control CPU 41a can grasp the number corresponding to the BN payout number managed by the main control CPU 40a as a result of specifying the winning combination and the prize mode from the various commands from the main control CPU 40a. Then, when the end of the BN game is instructed, the sub control CPU 41a ends the control of the BN effect state, and controls the next variation game to the normal effect state. In this case, the gaming state is shifted to NRT gaming.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the BN effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an effect based on the instructed winning information (winning role) and produces an effect based on winning of the winning information (winning character). The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to be performed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the bell navigation effect to be performed in the same manner as the ART effect state when the winning of the bell role is instructed. For this reason, in the variation game controlled to the BN effect state, the award medal can be suitably obtained by the bell stop eye.

  And in this embodiment, when specific conditions are satisfied, the stagnation control which stagnates progress of a variable game is performed. And in this stagnation control, in this embodiment, the same design produces the effect during stagnation derived | led-out temporarily on a production | presentation continuously.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the start lever 32 is operated in order to start a variable game in a state where the game can be started, a stagnation control lottery (determination of specific conditions) as to whether or not to perform stagnation control is performed. Do. When the stagnation control lottery is won (when the specific condition is satisfied), the stagnation control for stagnation (freezing) the start of the variable game is executed thereafter. In this stagnation control, operations relating to the progress of the game are invalidated. That is, in the stagnation control, the fluctuation of the symbols continues, and even if the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are operated (even if an operation signal is input), the symbols corresponding to the winning combination are determined. It is never derived. Therefore, during this stagnation control, even if the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are operated, the variable game is not ended.

  On the other hand, during this stagnation control, each reel is accompanied by fluctuation or derivation in the production, and further, on the production, [Replay stop eye] as a predetermined symbol is temporarily derived in the production. Freeze production as a medium production can be executed.

  In this freeze effect, the derivation (stop) in the effect means that the player temporarily displays the symbol so that the type of the symbol can be recognized, while the fluctuation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is completely stopped. It means no state. For example, it means a state where the reels 13L, 13C, 13R are finely or vertically fluctuating (rotating) slowly. Thereby, it is displayed on the winning line so as to be recognizable in a state where the symbol is shaken. In the freeze effect, there is a possibility that the variation on the effect is executed a plurality of times.

  In addition, the design variation on production refers to the first design variation after the stagnation control is started, or the design variation started after the design is derived on production. In addition, in the design variation on production, as in the normal variation game, all rows of symbols start to vary simultaneously, and the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R rotate at the same rotation direction and rotation speed as in the normal variation game. And the design fluctuates.

  Hereinafter, the stagnation process performed by the main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a regarding the stagnation control will be described with reference to FIG. The stagnation process is executed for each variable game (every time the start lever 32 is operated to start the variable game). The stagnation process is executed after the winning combination lottery (internal lottery) in the variable game is completed.

  When executing the stagnation process, the main control CPU 40a executes a stagnation control lottery that determines whether or not the stagnation control is to be executed (step S101). In addition, when the BN role is won (including the case where the BN role information is carried over), the stagnation control lottery is won with higher probability than when the BN role is not won. . When the determination result is negative (step S101; NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the stagnation process and executes a normal process.

  On the other hand, when the stagnation control lottery is won (step S101; YES), the main control CPU 40a starts the stagnation control and starts the freeze effect (step S102). At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs a stagnation start command indicating that stagnation control has been started to the sub control CPU 41a.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a fluctuates the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R and fluctuates the symbols in each row for the effect (on the freeze effect) (step S103). During each stagnation control, the main control CPU 40a outputs to the sub control CPU 41a a stagnation variation start command for notifying that the symbols in each column have started the variation in the production every time the variation in the production is performed. . Further, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of fluctuations indicating the number of times the symbol variation has changed on the rendering each time the symbol starts to change during the stagnation control (during the freezing effect), and stores it in the main control RAM 40c. Remember.

  In addition, during the stagnation control, when the change of the symbol on the effect is executed, the symbol is changed in the same manner as the change mode in the normal state other than the stagnation control. That is, the rotation direction and the rotation speed of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are the same as those when the normal variable game is executed.

  Then, when each of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R is operated during the stagnation control, the main control CPU 40a temporarily displays a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, [replay stop eye]) for the effect. (Step S104). That is, when the operation signal corresponding to each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R is input, the main control CPU 40a is validated as a production operation, and the reels 13L, 13C corresponding to the operated stop button 33L, 33C, 33R. , 13R are controlled to cause a predetermined symbol to be temporarily derived on the winning line L1 for production. As a result, it seems that a predetermined symbol is derived on the winning line.

  At this time, a predetermined symbol is temporarily derived for production in the same manner as stop control executed in a normal variation game in which stagnation control is not performed. That is, a predetermined symbol “Replay Symbol” existing within a predetermined stoppable range (maximum of four symbols) from the timing when each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R is operated by the player until the winning line L1 is reached on the reel 13L. , 13C, and 13R are rotated (the symbols are changed), and then the predetermined symbols are temporarily derived for production. During the stagnation control, the main control CPU 40a changes the rotation direction and the rotation speed of the rotating reels 13L, 13C, 13R until various operation signals are input from the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R. Without rotating, the rotating operation (design variation on production) is maintained. In addition, during the stagnation control, the main control CPU 40a, when the symbol is temporarily derived for the effect on the winning line, the derived symbol notification command indicating the derived symbol temporarily derived for the effect on the winning line is used for sub-control. It outputs to CPU41a.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a waits until the start lever 32 is operated (step S105). When the start lever 32 is operated again, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of fluctuations indicating the number of times that the design fluctuation has been performed on the effect is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (three in the present embodiment). (Step S106). If this determination result is affirmative (step S106; YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a continuous lottery for lottery whether or not to repeatedly perform symbol variation on production, and determines whether or not the continuous lottery is won. Determination is made (step S107). If this determination result is negative (step S107; NO), the main control CPU 40a causes each reel to vary, and starts the design variation on production (step S108). At this time, during the stagnation control, the main control CPU 40a outputs, to the sub control CPU 41a, a stagnation variation start command for notifying that the design variation on production has started.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a releases the stagnation control (step S109) and ends the stagnation process. At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs a stagnation release command for notifying that the stagnation control has been released to the sub control CPU 41a. By releasing the stagnation control in this way, the main control CPU 40a performs control (stop control or the like) related to a normal variable game. That is, the operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R becomes effective, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination can be derived in the variation game. After the symbol combination is derived, the variation game ends.

  On the other hand, when the number of changes is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S106; NO), or when the continuous lottery is won (step S107; YES), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S103, and again exhibits the design variation on production. Let it begin. That is, by repeatedly executing the processing of step S103, step S104, and step S105, when the start lever 32 is operated, the design variation on production starts, and the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated. As a result, a predetermined symbol [replay stop eye] is temporarily derived for production. In other words, during the freeze effect, the symbol can be temporarily derived for the effect in the same operation manner as the variable game, and it is possible to make it appear as if the variable game is repeatedly executed. In addition, since the replay stop point that is the same as the re-playing role (replaying role) is temporarily derived for production, there is no doubt that repeated variation is possible even if the betting operation is not performed.

  Further, in a variable game that is not stagnation control, when the BN role is won and the player is in the bonus standby state, the game is shifted to the RT gaming state for the bonus standby state, and therefore, the replay stop eye is easily derived. . That is, in the bonus standby state, it is easy to derive replay stop eyes continuously. Even when the BN combination is not won, the stagnation control lottery may be won. For this reason, in the stagnation control, it seems that the player may have won the BN role, even though he has not won the BN role, by continuously deriving the replay stop points for the performance. Can be made. If the BN combination is won, the stagnation control lottery is won with high probability. For this reason, when the replay stop eyes are continuously derived, it is possible to make the player expect more that the BN role may have been won.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a of this embodiment serves as a stagnant effect control unit that causes the drum unit 13 serving as a symbol deriving unit to derive an effect result. The main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a serve as a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player. The main control CPU 40a serves as a stagnation control means for stagnation of the progress of the variable game.

Next, processing of the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the stagnation start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a recognizes that the stagnation control is being performed, and sets a value indicating the stagnation control in the stagnation flag. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a starts a predetermined effect each time a stagnation variation start command is input during stagnation control, as in a normal variation game. That is, the same effect content as the effect content executed when a predetermined symbol [replay stop eye] is derived in a normal variation game in which stagnation control is not performed is executed.

  More specifically, in the same way as when the betting operation is performed in the normal variation game and the variation game can be started, when the variation in the design can be started, an effect that prompts the operation of the start lever 32 is executed. The In addition, for the effect, after the symbol is derived (after the derived symbol notification command is input), an effect that prompts the user to operate the start lever 32 is executed after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Further, in a normal variation game, an effect is provided to notify that the operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R has become effective after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of symbol variation. For this reason, during the stagnation control, the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are also used after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the design variation in the production (after inputting the stagnation variation start command or the stagnation start command). An effect for notifying that the operation (on the effect) has become effective is executed. Note that the effect of informing that the operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R has become effective is an effect of causing the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, and 34R to emit light.

  Further, in the normal variation game, when the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated, an effect indicating that the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated is performed. For this reason, similarly during stagnant control, when stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated during the design variation of the effect, an effect indicating that it has been operated is performed. The effect indicating that it is operated is, for example, an effect that turns off the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, and 34R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R. When the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are operated, operation signals corresponding to the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R operated from the main control CPU 40a to the sub control CPU 41a are input.

  In addition, a wait time is set in the time from the time when a symbol is derived for production until the time when the next design variation on the production starts. This wait time is the same as the wait time set between the time when the symbol is derived in the normal variation game and the start of the symbol variation in the next variation game. In addition, during the stagnation control, the weight display lamp is turned on. That is, when the start lever 32 is operated during the wait time, the weight display lamp is turned on and turned off after the wait time has elapsed.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the derived symbol notification command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an effect when the symbol designated by the derived symbol notification command is derived. When the replay stop eye is designated, the same effect as the effect when the replay stop eye is derived in the normal variation game is executed. For example, even if the replay stop eye is derived for production during the stagnation control, the replay display lamp is turned on in the same manner as when the replay role as the replay role is won in the variable game.

  Thereby, it can be made difficult to determine whether or not it is a symbol variation and derivation on the effect executed during the stagnation control from the effect content. In addition, this makes it possible to appear as if replay stop eyes are continuously derived. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the stagnation release command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets (resets) a value indicating that the control is not stagnation control to the stagnation flag.

Next, based on FIG. 11, the effect aspect in stagnation control is demonstrated.
FIG. 11 illustrates the case where the stagnation control lottery is won during the normal performance state. It is assumed that the BN role has not been won. Moreover, in FIG. 11, it demonstrates as what does not win a continuous lottery.

  In a state in which medals can be inserted into the floating game or each of the BET buttons 28 and 29 can be operated, a predetermined betting operation is performed and the start lever 32 is operated after the number of bets capable of the floating game is set. As a result, the variable game is started. At this time, as shown to Fig.11 (a), stagnation control is performed from a premise and a design fluctuation | variation starts on presentation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, after the stagnation control is started (after the stagnation start command is input), after a predetermined time has elapsed, the light emitting lamps 34L, 34C, 34R are caused to emit light, and the stop button 33L, Notify that the operation (on production) of 33C and 33R has become effective.

  When the stop button 33L is operated, as shown in FIG. 11 (c), the reel 13L is stopped for production based on the operation timing, and the symbols in the left column are temporarily derived for production. The Accordingly, the light-emitting lamp 34L corresponding to the operated stop button 33L is turned off, and it is notified that the stop button 33L has been operated in the design variation for production.

  Thereafter, similarly, corresponding to the stop buttons 33C and 33R is operated, and based on the operation timing, as shown in FIG. 11D, the reels 13C and 13R are stopped for production, respectively, and the middle row and the right row This design is temporarily derived for production. Thereby, the first predetermined symbol (replay stop eye) is temporarily derived for the effect.

  When the first predetermined symbol [replay stop eye] is temporarily derived for production, the replay display lamp is turned on. Further, during the stagnation control, the weight display lamp is turned on until the wait time elapses after the replay stop eye is temporarily derived for the effect. Further, an effect that prompts the user to operate the start lever 32 is executed.

  Thereafter, when the start lever 32 is operated, after the wait time elapses, as shown in FIG. In addition, since the predetermined symbol derived temporarily is the replay stop eye, the start lever 32 is operated without causing a sense of incongruity even if the betting operation is not performed, and the variation of the symbol is started for the production. be able to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, after the predetermined symbol variation is started (after the stagnation variation start command is input), the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, and 34R are caused to emit light after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, it is notified that the operation (on the production) of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R has become effective.

  Similarly to the first time, when the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated, as shown in FIGS. 11C and 11D, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are operated based on the operation timing. Are stopped for the production, and the design is temporarily derived for the production. Thereby, the second predetermined symbol (replay stop eye) is temporarily derived for the effect. In addition, the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, 34R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are turned off, and it is notified that the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are operated in the design variation in production.

  When the second predetermined symbol [replay stop eye] is temporarily derived for production, the replay display lamp is turned on. Further, during the stagnation control, the weight display lamp is turned on until the wait time elapses after the replay stop eye is temporarily derived for the effect. Further, an effect that prompts the user to operate the start lever 32 is executed.

  Thereafter, when the start lever 32 is operated, after the wait time elapses, as shown in FIG. In addition, since the predetermined symbol derived temporarily is the replay stop eye, the start lever 32 is operated without causing a sense of incongruity even if the betting operation is not performed, and the variation of the symbol is started for the production. be able to. Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, after the predetermined symbol variation is started (after the stagnation variation start command is input), the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, and 34R are caused to emit light after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, it is notified that the operation (on the production) of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R has become effective.

  Similarly to the first time, when the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated, as shown in FIGS. 11C and 11D, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are operated based on the operation timing. Are stopped for the production, and the design is temporarily derived for the production. Thus, the third predetermined symbol (replay stop eye) is temporarily derived for production. In addition, the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, 34R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are turned off, and it is notified that the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are operated in the design variation in production.

  When the third predetermined symbol [replay stop eye] is temporarily derived for production, the replay display lamp is turned on. Further, during the stagnation control, the weight display lamp is turned on until the wait time elapses after the replay stop eye is temporarily derived for the effect. Further, an effect that prompts the user to operate the start lever 32 is executed.

  Thereafter, when the start lever 32 is operated, after the wait time elapses, as shown in FIG. The predetermined symbol that is temporarily derived for the third time is also the replay stop time, so that the start lever 32 can be operated without causing a sense of incongruity even if the betting operation is not performed. Can be started. Thereafter, the stagnation control is released. After the stagnation control is released, normal control is performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), after the design variation on the production is started (after the stagnation variation start command is input), the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, 34R are caused to emit light after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, it is notified that the operation (on the production) of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R has become effective.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (g), when the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are controlled to stop based on the operation timing and the winning information group (winning combination). The design is derived. Also at this time, the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, 34R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are turned off, and it is notified that the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R have been operated in the design variation on production. . In FIG. 11, the slippage stop eye is derived. Then, the variable game ends.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) During the stagnation control, the flow of the production from the start of the design variation based on the operation of the start lever 32 to the design derivation based on the operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R However, the same freeze effect (the effect during stagnation) as the one-time fluctuation game is executed. For this reason, even during the stagnation control, it is possible to make it seem as if the actual variation game is being played. That is, it is difficult to recognize when the stagnation control has started, and it can be made to seem as if multiple fluctuation games are being executed in one fluctuation game. In addition, since the stagnation control is canceled after the symbol variation on the production starts, it recognizes when the stagnation control is canceled and the variation game without the stagnation control is being played (the variation game is progressing) It is difficult to focus on whether or not it is a freeze production. Therefore, the interest of the game in the stagnation control can be improved.

  (2) In one stagnation control, the start timing of the symbol variation on the effect and the symbol derivation timing on the effect are provided a plurality of times (three or more times in the present embodiment). For this reason, in one stagnation control, it can be made to think as if the variable game of multiple times is performed.

  (3) When winning the BN role as a privilege advantageous to the player, a predetermined symbol [replay stop eye] determined in a variable game that is not under stagnation control is derived with a higher probability than usual. For this reason, it is suggested that in a variable game that is not under stagnation control, if the same predetermined symbol is frequently derived or if the predetermined symbol is continuously derived, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that a privilege will be granted. Become. And when winning a stagnation control lottery and shifting to stagnation control, even if there is no possibility that a privilege (BN gaming state) is given, the same predetermined symbol is repeatedly derived for production. For this reason, when a predetermined symbol is derived | led-out continuously, it can be made to pay attention about whether it is the effect during stagnation in stagnation control. In addition, during the stagnation control, when the predetermined symbol is continuously derived, it can be expected that a privilege (BN gaming state) may be given.

  In addition, in a variable game in which stagnation control is not performed, the same predetermined symbol is likely to be derived with high probability.Therefore, the same predetermined symbol may be derived continuously. For the effect, it is derived temporarily temporarily. For this reason, the chance that the same symbol is derived | led-out continuously can be increased.

  (4) In the freeze effect (the effect during stagnation), the symbol [replay stop eye] corresponding to the replaying role (replay role) is derived as the predetermined symbol. For this reason, the player does not feel uncomfortable even if the symbol is changed a plurality of times in the production without a betting operation. That is, it is possible to make it seem as if a normal variation game without stagnation control is being repeatedly executed, and it is difficult to recognize whether or not stagnation control is being performed.

  (5) Based on the fact that the start lever 32 is operated during the stagnation control, the symbols of all the rows are changed for production, and the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are operated by the player. The reels 13L, 13C, and 13R corresponding to the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are stopped for production, and a symbol “replay symbol” is derived for each symbol row. As described above, during the stagnation control, the operation mode and the stop mode from the start of the symbol variation to the symbol stop on the rendering are the same as those in one variation game without the stagnation control. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to understand whether or not the stagnation control is being performed.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted or simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a permits the provision of the ART effect state when the replay role [replay stop eye] continues for a predetermined number of times (three times in the present embodiment) in the normal effect state. Is set in the sub-control RAM 41c. That is, when the replay combination [replay stop eye] continues for a predetermined number of times (three times in the present embodiment), the sub control CPU 41a shifts from the normal effect state to a preparation state that allows the provision of the ART effect state. In this case, the specified number of times is reset (set to “0”).

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a displays information (flag) indicating that the provision of the ART effect state is permitted even when the stagnation control is executed in the normal effect state. Set to. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a wins the stagnation control lottery, and when the predetermined symbol [replay stop eye] is continuously derived for a predetermined number of times (three times in the present embodiment), the normal control state is A transition is made to a preparation state in which the provision of the ART effect state is permitted. In addition, when stagnation control is performed, the replay stop eye is surely derived for the effect continuously three times or more.

  Based on FIG. 12, the stagnation process for executing the stagnation control in the present embodiment will be described in detail. The stagnation process is executed for each variable game (every time the start lever 32 is operated to start the variable game). The stagnation process is executed after the winning combination lottery (internal lottery) in the variable game is completed.

  When executing the stagnation process, the main control CPU 40a executes a stagnation control lottery that determines whether or not the stagnation control is to be executed (step S201). When the determination result is negative (step S201; NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the stagnation process and executes a normal process.

  On the other hand, when the stagnation control lottery is won (step S201; YES), the main control CPU 40a starts the stagnation control and starts the freeze effect (step S202). At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs a stagnation start command indicating that stagnation control has been started to the sub control CPU 41a.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a fluctuates the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R and fluctuates the symbols in each row for the effect (step S203). Further, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of fluctuations indicating the number of times the symbol variation has changed on the rendering each time the symbol starts to change during the stagnation control (during the freezing effect), and stores it in the main control RAM 40c. Remember.

  In addition, during the stagnation control, when the change of the symbol on the effect is executed, the symbol is changed in the same manner as the change mode in the normal state other than the stagnation control. That is, the rotation direction and the rotation speed of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are the same as those when the normal variable game is executed.

  Then, when each of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R is operated during the stagnation control, the main control CPU 40a temporarily displays a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, [replay stop eye]) for the effect. (Step S204). That is, when the operation signal corresponding to each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R is input, the main control CPU 40a is validated as a production operation, and the reels 13L, 13C corresponding to the operated stop button 33L, 33C, 33R. , 13R is controlled to temporarily stop (derived) a predetermined symbol on the winning line L1 for production. As a result, it seems that a predetermined symbol is derived on the winning line. Then, during the stagnation control, the main control CPU 40a outputs, to the sub control CPU 41a, a derived symbol notification command indicating a derived symbol that is temporarily derived for production in the winning line.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a stands by until the start lever 32 is operated (step S205). When the start lever 32 is operated again, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of fluctuations indicating the number of symbol fluctuations in the production is a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) ( Step S206). If this determination result is affirmative (step S206; YES), the main control CPU 40a causes each reel to vary, and starts symbol variation on production (step S207).

  Then, the main control CPU 40a releases the stagnation control (step S208) and ends the stagnation process. At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs a stagnation release command for notifying that the stagnation control has been released to the sub control CPU 41a. By releasing the stagnation control in this way, the main control CPU 40a performs control (stop control or the like) related to a normal variable game. That is, the operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R becomes effective, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination can be derived in the variation game. After the symbol combination is derived, the variation game ends.

  On the other hand, when the number of changes is not the predetermined number (step S206; NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S203 and starts the design change on the effect again. That is, by repeatedly executing the processing of step S203, step S204, and step S205, when the start lever 32 is operated, the design variation on production starts, and the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated. As a result, a predetermined symbol [replay stop eye] is temporarily derived for production. That is, during the freeze production, the symbol can be repeatedly and temporarily derived in the same operation manner as the variation game, and it can be made to appear as if the variation game is repeatedly executed. In addition, since the replay stop point that is the same as the re-playing role (replaying role) is temporarily derived for production, there is no doubt that repeated variation is possible even if the betting operation is not performed.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 41a is given an ART effect state when the replay stop eye is derived three times continuously in a variable game that is not stagnation control. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a is provided with the ART effect state even when the replay stop eye is temporarily derived on the effect for three consecutive times in the fluctuating game in which the stagnation control is performed. It has become.

Next, processing of the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the stagnation start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a recognizes that the stagnation control is being performed, and sets a value indicating the stagnation control in the stagnation flag. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a starts a predetermined effect each time a stagnation variation start command is input during stagnation control, as in a normal variation game. That is, the same effect content as the effect content executed when a predetermined symbol [replay stop eye] is derived in a normal variation game in which stagnation control is not performed is executed. Thereby, it can be made difficult to determine whether or not it is a symbol variation and derivation on the effect executed during the stagnation control from the effect content. Moreover, it can be seen as if replay stop eyes are continuously derived. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the stagnation release command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets (resets) a value indicating that the control is not stagnation control to the stagnation flag.

  Further, in the normal performance state, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily derives the predetermined symbol for the production while the value indicating that the stagnation control is set in the stagnation flag (during the stagnation control). When the derived symbol notification command indicating this is input three times, information (flag) indicating that the provision of the ART effect state is permitted is set in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, based on FIG. 13, an effect mode during stagnation control will be described.
FIG. 13 illustrates a case where the stagnation control lottery is won during the normal performance state.
In a state in which medals can be inserted into the floating game or each of the BET buttons 28 and 29 can be operated, a predetermined betting operation is performed and the start lever 32 is operated after the number of bets capable of the floating game is set. As a result, the variable game is started. At this time, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), the stagnation control is executed based on the premise, and the design variation starts for production.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, after the stagnation control is started (after the stagnation start command is input), after a predetermined time has elapsed, the light emitting lamps 34L, 34C, 34R are caused to emit light, and the stop button 33L, Notify that the operation (on production) of 33C and 33R has become effective.

  When the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are stopped for production as shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D based on the operation timing. Thus, the design is temporarily derived for production. Thereby, the first predetermined symbol (replay stop eye) is temporarily derived for the effect. In addition, the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, 34R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are turned off, and it is notified that the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are operated in the design variation in production.

  When the first predetermined symbol [replay stop eye] is temporarily derived for production, the replay display lamp is turned on. Further, during the stagnation control, the weight display lamp is turned on until the wait time elapses after the replay stop eye is temporarily derived for the effect. Further, an effect that prompts the user to operate the start lever 32 is executed.

  Thereafter, when the start lever 32 is operated, after the wait time elapses, as shown in FIG. In addition, since the predetermined symbol derived temporarily is the replay stop eye, the start lever 32 is operated without causing a sense of incongruity even if the betting operation is not performed, and the variation of the symbol is started for the production. be able to. Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, after the predetermined symbol variation on the production is started (after the stagnation variation start command is input), the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, and 34R are caused to emit light after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, it is notified that the operation (on the production) of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R has become effective.

  Similarly to the first time, when the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated, as shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are operated based on the operation timing. Are stopped for the production, and the design is temporarily derived for the production. Thereby, the second predetermined symbol (replay stop eye) is temporarily derived for the effect. In addition, the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, 34R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are turned off, and it is notified that the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are operated in the design variation in production.

  When the second predetermined symbol [replay stop eye] is temporarily derived for production, the replay display lamp is turned on. Further, during the stagnation control, the weight display lamp is turned on until the wait time elapses after the replay stop eye is temporarily derived for the effect. Further, an effect that prompts the user to operate the start lever 32 is executed.

  Thereafter, when the start lever 32 is operated, after the wait time elapses, as shown in FIG. In addition, since the predetermined symbol derived temporarily is the replay stop eye, the start lever 32 is operated without causing a sense of incongruity even if the betting operation is not performed, and the variation of the symbol is started for the production. be able to. Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, after the predetermined symbol variation on the production is started (after the stagnation variation start command is input), the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, and 34R are caused to emit light after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, it is notified that the operation (on the production) of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R has become effective.

  Similarly to the second time, when the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are operated, as shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D, the reels 13L, 13C, 13R are operated based on the operation timing. Are stopped for the production, and the design is temporarily derived for the production. At this time, the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, 34R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are turned off, and it is notified that the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R were operated in the design variation in production. Thus, the third predetermined symbol (replay stop eye) is temporarily derived for production.

  When the third predetermined symbol is temporarily derived for production, as shown in FIG. 13E, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the ART production state and informs the production display device 14 to that effect. . At that time, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the ART effect state has shifted to winning the stagnation control or whether the player has won three consecutive replay roles.

  When the third predetermined symbol [replay stop eye] is temporarily derived for production, the replay display lamp is turned on. Further, during the stagnation control, the weight display lamp is turned on until the wait time elapses after the replay stop eye is temporarily derived for the effect. Further, an effect that prompts the user to operate the start lever 32 is executed.

  Thereafter, when the start lever 32 is operated, after the wait time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. In addition, since the predetermined symbol derived temporarily is the replay stop eye, the start lever 32 is operated without causing a sense of incongruity even if the betting operation is not performed, and the variation of the symbol is started for the production. be able to. In addition, the stagnation control is released. Thereafter, the stagnation control is released. After the stagnation control is released, normal control is performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (g), after the design variation on the production is started (after the stagnation variation start command is input), the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, and 34R are caused to emit light after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, it is notified that the operation (on the production) of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R has become effective.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (h), when the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are operated, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are controlled to stop based on the operation timing and the winning information group (winning combination). The design is derived. Also at this time, the light-emitting lamps 34L, 34C, 34R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R are turned off, and it is notified that the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R have been operated in the design variation on production. . In FIG. 13, a slippage stop eye is derived. Then, the variable game ends.

The present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1), (2), (4), and (5) of the first embodiment.
(6) In a variable game that is not under stagnation control, when the same predetermined symbol is continuously derived, a privilege (ART effect state) advantageous to the player is given. Similarly, a predetermined privilege (ART effect state) is also given when a predetermined symbol is continuously derived for the effect during stagnation control. And, during the stagnation control, unlike the variable game that is not under stagnation control, the symbol to be derived can be determined. That is, it is possible to intentionally derive predetermined symbols for production. For this reason, by winning the lottery of the winning combination in a variable game in which the stagnation control is not performed, the transition to the ART effect state based on the predetermined symbols derived continuously is another opportunity (that is, the stagnation control). Since it is possible to shift to the stagnation control in the lottery (winning of the lottery), it is possible to increase the chance that the predetermined symbols are continued. That is, the opportunity to give a predetermined privilege can be increased by deriving predetermined symbols continuously.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the said embodiment, if the content of the privilege provided when a predetermined symbol is derived | led-out continuously is a privilege advantageous to a player, you may change arbitrarily. For example, a privilege that a predetermined game effect is executed may be used.

In the above embodiment, the replay stop eye is adopted as the predetermined symbol, but other symbol combinations (stop eye) may be adopted. For example, a bell stop eye may be used.
-In above-mentioned embodiment, when stop button 33L, 33C, 33R was operated during stagnation control, normal stop control was performed, but normal stop control does not need to be performed. For example, a predetermined symbol may always be temporarily derived.

  In the above embodiment, during the stagnation control, the symbols are temporarily derived for the effect according to the operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, 33R. However, the effect is achieved even if the stop button 33L, 33C, 33R is not operated. The design may be temporarily derived. For example, the symbol may be temporarily derived for the rendering after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation on the rendering.

In the above embodiment, the predetermined number of times may be arbitrarily changed as long as it is a plurality of times. For example, it may be twice or five times.
In the second embodiment, when the replay combination is won three times in succession, the state is shifted to the ART effect state. However, the number may not be three times but may be changed to an arbitrary number. For example, when the winning is performed four times in succession, the state may be shifted to the ART effect state.

  In the above embodiment, the stagnation control is executed immediately after the start lever 32 is operated without any change in the design, but the start timing of the stagnation control may be arbitrarily changed during the variation game. . For example, the stagnation control may be started after the symbols of all the rows are temporarily derived in accordance with the operation of the stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R.

-In the said 2nd Embodiment, although it comprised so that a BN game could be provided, it is not necessary to provide.
In the above embodiment, there is only one table for setting the specified number of times, but a plurality of tables may be prepared. The number of times that can be easily set as the specified number of times in a plurality of tables may be changed, or the upper limit of the number of times that can be set as the specified number of times may be changed.
In the above embodiment, a combination of symbols that determines the payout of award medals can be set as an opportunity to shift to the RT game.

  In the above embodiment, the advantageous gaming state may be advantageous for the player. For example, the winning probability of the combined replay role can be set almost the same as other gaming states. In this case, in the advantageous gaming state, it is possible for the player to be advantageous if the specification allows the bell navigation effect to be performed.

  -This embodiment can also be applied to the pachislot machine in which the effect display device 14 is not provided. In this case, the effect state is notified to the player by the light emission effect of the lamp R, or a dedicated lamp for each effect state is provided to light the effect state to the player, or the sound of the speaker SP The player may be notified of the effect state by the effect. In this case, various effects such as a Lip navigator effect and a bell navigator effect can also be performed by the lamp R and the speaker SP.

  In the present embodiment, the end of the BN game can be defined only by the number of winnings, or can be defined only by the number of executions. In addition, the types of BN roles can be increased, or the BN role may be a challenge time (so-called “CT”).

  In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform an ART lottery when the winning of the cherry role, the watermelon role, or the single-piece role is instructed among the small roles during the control of the normal performance state. The sub-control CPU 41a sets information (flag) indicating that the provision of the ART effect state is permitted in the sub-control RAM 41c when winning the ART lottery. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to erase from the sub-control RAM 41c information indicating that the transition to the ART effect state is determined in accordance with the control to the ART effect state.

  In this case, the ART lottery may be performed by assigning random numbers to winning and non-winning so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the designated winning combination. For example, in the ART lottery, it is easier to derive the entry result in the ART lottery when the winning combination of one sheet is more than the cherry role and the watermelon role having a higher winning probability in the role lottery. Also, in the ART lottery, when winning the cherry role, it is easier to derive the entry result by the ART lottery than the watermelon role having a higher winning probability in the role lottery. The ART lottery is performed not by winning the winning combination but by winning the winning combination.

  In the above embodiment, if the stagnation control is canceled and the symbol variation starts, the stagnation control may be canceled after starting the start lever 32 without starting the symbol variation on production.

-In the said 1st Embodiment, it is not necessary to perform a continuous lottery. That is, the design variation on production may be executed a predetermined number of times.
In the first embodiment, during the stagnation control, the predetermined symbol is temporarily derived for the production more than a predetermined number of times. However, as another example, the number of fluctuations may be determined in advance. Further, the number of fluctuations during the stagnation control may be determined in advance by lottery at the start of the stagnation control.

  In the second embodiment, when the stagnation control is executed, the predetermined symbol has been temporarily derived for a predetermined number of times for production, but it may not be derived. That is, if a continuous lottery is performed and the continuous lottery is won, the symbol variation on production may be started. As a result, even when the stagnation control is performed, the predetermined symbol is not always temporarily derived for the predetermined number of times of production, and attention can be paid. Further, it becomes difficult to determine whether or not the stagnation control is being performed. At that time, it is desirable that the winning probability of the continuous lottery is higher than the probability of winning the replay role in the variable game in which the stagnation control is not performed.

  In the second embodiment, the stagnation control is performed in any gaming state, but the stagnation control is performed only when the gaming state is predetermined (for example, the NRT gaming state). You may do it. At this time, it is desirable that the ART effect state is given when the game is in the NRT gaming state and the predetermined symbol is continuously derived a predetermined number of times.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the above embodiment, the symbol deriving means has a reel for displaying a symbol for each symbol row, and the symbol controlling means is operated by a start operation means and a player performs a starting operation. Based on the above, the symbols of all rows are changed by rotating all the reels, and the stop operation means provided corresponding to each reel is stopped by the player. The corresponding reel is controlled to stop and a symbol is derived for each symbol row, and the stagnant effect control means is operated by the start operation means during the stagnation control, and the player performs a start operation. Based on this, the symbols of all rows are changed by rotating all the reels, and the stop operation means provided corresponding to each reel is stopped by the player. Stop control reel corresponding to a stop operation means, characterized in that it is configured to derive the symbols for each symbol row.

  (B) In the above gaming machine, when it is determined that a bonus game is given, the symbol control means determines that a bonus game is awarded a predetermined symbol at the end of a plurality of variable games. The stagnation effect control means continues at the end of a plurality of symbol variations during stagnation control when it is determined that a bonus game is to be given. And deriving a predetermined symbol.

  L1 to L5: Symbol stop line, 10 ... Pachi-slot, 13 ... Reel unit, 13L ... Left reel, 13C ... Middle reel, 13R ... Right reel, 32 ... Start lever, 33L, 33C, 33R ... Stop button, 40 ... Main control Substrate, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (1)

Variation game performed by varying a pattern of the plurality of rows is started at symbol derivation means based on the start operation is performed, the gaming machine symbols are derived in the symbol derivation means based on the stopping operation is performed In
A stagnation control means for performing stagnation control to stagnate the progress of the variable game triggered by the establishment of a specific condition;
During the stagnation control, the symbol derivation means varies the symbol, and the stagnation effect control means for executing the stagnation effect,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege,
The privilege granting means grants a privilege when a first condition for deriving a predetermined symbol corresponding to a predetermined role when the stagnation control is not being performed in a predetermined number of fluctuation games is established, When the second condition is established, a privilege is granted
The stagnation effect control means is configured to be able to derive the predetermined symbol when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the stagnation control. When the second condition is satisfied, the symbol is controlled during the stagnation control. The gaming machine is configured to be able to derive the predetermined symbol over the predetermined number of times by changing the value again.