JP6424243B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A pachinko slot machine (a spinning machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”), which is a kind of gaming machine, generally has a symbol display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn. Each reel has its rotation changed by the player operating the start lever, and one game is started. Further, the player stops by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

  Among such pachislot machines, there is one that controls to an advantageous game state that is a game in a state advantageous to the player (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachislot of patent document 1, when the game | game of the preset number of times is performed, it controls so that it can transfer to an advantageous game state. For this reason, the player plays the game in consideration of the number of remaining games until the next advantageous gaming state is entered.

JP 2006-6470 A

  By the way, as shown in paragraph [0094] of Patent Document 1, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the remaining number of games for shifting to the advantageous gaming state reaches a predetermined number, it is possible to shift to the advantageous gaming state. A special performance (genuine special period) that suggests sex to the player is performed. Through this special performance, the player can recognize that the game state is to be shifted to the advantageous game state. On the other hand, in Patent Document 1, even if the remaining number of games for shifting to the advantageous gaming state has not reached the predetermined number of times, a gaze effect (pseudo special period) for executing a special effect halfway is executed. ing. In this way, by executing the effect of gaze, in Patent Document 1, when a special effect or a gaze effect is performed, it can be noted which is the case.

  However, if the remaining number of games for shifting to the advantageous gaming state has not reached the predetermined number, there is a case where the player only gets bored even if the gaze effect is simply executed. For example, if the appearance rate of the production of Gase was constant, there was a possibility of being bored.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can improve the interest in a special period more.

In order to solve the above problems, a game that is performed by changing the symbols of a plurality of columns based on the start operation being started is started by the symbol display means, and the change of symbols of each column is started based on the start of the game. After that, in the gaming machine in which the corresponding row of symbols is stopped based on the stop operation, when the number of games indicating the number of games executed reaches a specified number, an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player is given. A first special period that suggests that the advantageous gaming state may be granted, and that the advantageous gaming state is allowed to be granted on the condition that the period has passed, and the advantageous gaming state And a special period control means for performing control to set a second special period that does not allow the advantageous gaming state to be granted on the condition that the period has passed, Period Control means, when the number of games not the number of times predetermined by the time reaches the predetermined number of times, with is capable of setting a second special period, to set the second time special, The number of games executed in the second special period is determined, and in the game over the determined number of times, a second special period is set, and the specified number of times is the first specified number of times and the first specified number of times. It is configured to be determined from a plurality of types of times including a second specified number of times set with a greater number of games, and the first specified number of times and the second specified number of times are determined an easily defined number is, there is when the second predetermined number of times is determined as the specified number of times, until the number of games reaches the second predetermined number of times, the first prescribed number of times If until is predetermined number of times , The predetermined number of times rather easily set compared to the second special period if not, the when the by time special control means first special period or the second special period is set, the first An effect mode is selected from a plurality of effect modes that define an appearance rate indicating which effect type is easily executed among a plurality of effect types executed during one special period or the second special period. An effect to be executed is determined at the appearance rate corresponding to the set effect mode, and the game is started, and the effect mode is determined during the first special period and the second special period. The gist is that the set probabilities are different.

  According to the present invention, the interest during the special period can be further improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachislot. 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 a special period setting process. The schematic diagram which shows a transfer lottery table. The schematic diagram which shows the classification | category of a game number group. The schematic diagram which shows a game frequency lottery table. The schematic diagram which shows a timing lottery table. The flowchart which shows special period execution processing. The schematic diagram which shows a mode table. The schematic diagram which shows the continuation game number determination table. The schematic diagram which shows an extended lottery table. (A), (b) is a timing chart which shows the setting timing of a special period.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko slot machine (rotating game machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachislot”) which is a kind of gaming machine 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. An effect display device 14 as an effect device composed of a liquid crystal display device that performs a display effect during a game (during a variable game) is disposed on the upper front surface of the front door 12. 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 includes 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. 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. The symbols printed on each reel (left reel 13L, middle reel 13C, and right reel 13R) of the drum unit 13 are arranged in a predetermined order. On the left reel 13L of the drum unit 13, 21 symbols of symbols L00 to L20 are arranged. Further, 21 symbols from symbol C00 to symbol C20 are arranged on the middle reel 13C. In addition, 21 symbols from symbol R00 to symbol R20 are arranged on the right reel 13R. Then, in the changing game, the left reel 13L changes so that the symbol L00, the symbol L01,..., The symbol L20, and the symbol L00 are displayed in the fluoroscopic window 16 in this order. Further, in the changing game, the middle reel 13C changes such that the symbols C00, C01,..., C20, and C00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order. In the changing game, the right reel 13R changes so that the symbol R00, the symbol R01,..., The symbol R20, and the symbol R00 are displayed in the transparent window 16 in this order.

  In 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)”. A white seven symbol) and a symbol (red seven symbol) simulating “red 7 (with color)” 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. 4) for detecting the rotational position of each reel so as to correspond to each reel.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot 10 has a plurality (five in this embodiment) of symbols that define combinations of symbols to be stopped (symbol combinations) in the display region of the symbols that can be seen through the transparent 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. 2, 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 slot 27, a medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) 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. A start lever 32 is provided at the right side of the checkout switch 31 to be 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.

  On the right side of the start lever 32, stop buttons 33L, 33C and 33R operated by the player are provided. The stop buttons 33L, 33C, and 33R are buttons for stopping the rotating reel, and there are three stop buttons corresponding to each reel. 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. 2, 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. 3, in the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line will be described. FIG. 3 shows a combination of symbols indicating combinations (stop results) of symbols to be stopped and displayed on a winning line based on a winning combination determined internally, and a prize corresponding to the combination of symbols.

  In the present embodiment, when none of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. 3 is stopped and displayed on the valid winning line, one or more prize medals are not awarded to the player. It is like that. In the following, a symbol combination when a winning line is formed by a symbol combination that does not correspond 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 defined as an award mode for winning a prize when the “cherry role” is determined as the 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 as an award mode for winning a prize when the “watermelon combination” is determined as the 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 is determined as an award mode to be awarded when any of the “right correct bell role”, “middle correct bell role”, and “right correct bell role” is determined as a winning combination in the internal lottery. It has been.

  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 defined as an award mode for winning a prize when [one-piece combination] is determined as the winning combination 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 bet number is automatically set inside the player without betting the bet number, and the next variable game is started. It stipulates that replays to be performed are granted. 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 as an award mode for winning a prize when “normal replay role” is determined as a 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 entry replay stop eye is determined as an award mode in which a prize is awarded when one of the “middle correct entry replay combination” and the “right correct entry 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.
Further, when [Bar / Bar / Bar] is stopped and displayed on the winning line, it is determined that a bonus game is started (occurred) and a “bonus game (hereinafter referred to as“ BN game ”)” is given. ing. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols when a winning line is formed by [bar / bar / bar] is referred to as “BN stop eye”. The BN stop eye is determined as an award mode for winning a prize 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 sequentially updates the values of various random numbers such as a winning combination determination random number every predetermined cycle, sets the updated values in the setting area of the main control RAM 40c, and rewrites the values before the update. . The winning combination determination random number is a random number used when the main control CPU 40a determines a combination (winning combination) according to the winning combination determination table.

  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 ROM 40b stores a main control program for controlling the pachislot 10. 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 combination are determined as an allocation range of winning combination determination 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 is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachislot 10.

The winning combination determination tables T1, T2, and T3 stored in the main control ROM 40b will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b).
In the main control ROM 40b, the type of winning combination to be selected and the winning probability of each winning unit to be selected (number based on the range of random values). ) Is stored in a table for each gaming state. 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. In the case of a BN game, a winning combination determination table T3 is associated.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, in the general game, the winning probability of the combined replay role is RT game (winning role determination table T2), and NRT game (winning role determination table T1). The winning combination random numbers are distributed so as to increase significantly compared to. Further, in this RT game (winning role determination table T2), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probability of the normal replay role is significantly higher than that of the NRT game (winning role determination table T1). In the general game, the winning combination determination random numbers are distributed so that the rush replay combination can be won only in the NRT game (winning combination determination table T1). In the NRT game (winning role determination table T1), the winning role determination random numbers are distributed so that the winning probabilities of the medium correct answer replay role and the right correct answer replay role become 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 is not a lottery target.

  Thus, in the RT game, the winning probability of the combined replay combination is set to the high probability lottery state. That is, in this RT game, the winning probability of the normal replay combination is set to the high probability lottery state. In the NRT game, the winning probability of the combined replay combination is set to the low probability lottery state. That is, in this NRT game, the winning probability of the normal replay role 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 winning probability of the combined replay roles is set to the high-probability lottery state, the medals held by the player are consumed (injected) as much as re-games are 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.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the BN game (winning combination determination table T3), the combined winning probability of the bell combination is larger than that of the general game (winning combination determination tables T1 and T2). Random numbers that are determined to win the winning combination are distributed. In each gaming state (winning role determination tables T1, T2), if the winning probabilities of the left correct bell role, the middle correct bell role, and the right correct bell role are the same gaming state, the winning role is the same. A random number is assigned. 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 this embodiment, in the BN game in which the winning probability of the combination of the bell roles is greatly increased as compared with the general game, the number of medals held by the player is increased by the amount that it is easy to win the bell role and easily obtain the award 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 T3), 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 in the bonus standby state to be described later, the winning probability of the small combination is set to a predetermined probability. Then, when winning the BN combination in the winning combination determination table in the bonus waiting state to be described later, the winning combination is replaced (rewritten) with a winning combination of another winning combination (small combination or out of combination).

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 displays a display effect pattern indicating the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern indicating the sound output mode of the speaker SP, and a light emission effect pattern indicating 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.

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. Then, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning combination determination random number from the main control RAM 40c, and the value belongs to the range of each winning combination value in the winning combination determination table stored in the main control ROM 40b. A role lottery is performed to determine whether or not there is. In the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning combination using the 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.

  When determining the winning combination, the main control CPU 40a stores (sets) in the main control RAM 40c role information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the determined winning combination. 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. 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 game 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. 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 combination, the main control CPU 40a stops each reel within a predetermined range (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing at which each stop button 33L, 33C, 33R is operated by the player. Stop the 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 types of symbols can be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in each reel, if the other types of symbols sandwiched between the types of symbols to be stopped have five or more portions, they are stopped 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 correct answer pressing order corresponding to each of the bell combinations is selected.

  Then, when winning the right correct bell combination, the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed as a correct answer in the pressing order that the stop button 33L for instructing to stop the left reel 13L is operated first. On the other hand, at the time of winning the right correct bell role, if one of the stop buttons 33C and 33R for instructing to stop other than the left reel 13L is operated first, the stop stop eye (bell spilling eye) is stopped as an incorrect answer. Is displayed.

  Further, when the middle correct bell combination is won, the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed with the stop button 33C for instructing to stop the middle reel 13C being operated first as a correct push order. On the other hand, at the time of winning the middle correct bell role, the stop button 33L, 33R for instructing to stop other than the middle reel 13C is operated first. Is displayed.

  Further, when winning the right correct bell combination, the stop button 33R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first, and the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed as a correct push order. On the other hand, when winning the right correct bell combination, the stop button 33L, 33C for instructing to stop other than the right reel 13R is operated first. Is displayed.

  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 the correct answer is the pushing order when the bell role is won. Further, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the stop stop eye (bell spilling eye) regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player if the pushing order is incorrect when the bell role is won. 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 main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the replaying role having the concept of pushing order with respect to winning among the replaying roles, and simultaneously determines the winning of the normal replaying role (determines overlapping winnings). It is like that. That is, the main control CPU 40a sets the combination information indicating the winning combination of the rush replay role and the normal replay role when determining the winning of the rush replay role among the replay roles. For this reason, when the main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the normal replay role, it is determined that the winning is based on the winning of the rushing replay role, and the independent winning (single winning) that is not based on the winning of the rushing replay role. There is a time to do. In the following, the case of winning the entry replay combination means the time when the normal replay combination is won at the same time.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops and displays the replay stop eye (prize mode) for winning the normal replay role to be selected independently, regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player, when winning the normal replay role to be selected alone. Let

  In the pachi-slot 10 of the present embodiment, when the rush replay combination is won, if the stop button operated first among the three stop buttons is correct, the rush replay stop eye is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the correct answer push order corresponding to each of the rush replay combination is selected.

  When the middle correct answer rush replay winning combination is won, the stop button 33C for instructing to stop the middle reel 13C is operated first, and the rush replay stop eye is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the right correct entry replay combination is won, the stop button 33R for instructing to stop the right reel 13R is operated first, and the entry replay stop eye is stopped and displayed as a correct push order.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops displaying the rush replay stop eye (prize mode) for winning the rush replay role regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player if the push order is correct when the rush replay role is won. Let On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a, when winning the rush replay role, if the push order is incorrect, the replay stop point (award mode) for winning the normal replay role that is a double win regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. ) Is stopped.

  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 (denial).

  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 (73 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 (single winning or overlapping winning). 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. 6, 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.

  In addition, during the control of the NRT game, the main control CPU 40a wins the rush replay role and wins the rush replay role based on the correct push order (stop display of the rush replay stop) to start the RT game from the next floating game. To migrate. In addition, during the control of the NRT game, the main control CPU 40a may win the normal replay combination based on winning the replay combination and pushing the incorrect order or winning the normal replay combination (stop display of replay stop). The NRT game is continued even from the fluctuating game.

  That is, when the rush replay combination is won, the rush replay stop eye is stopped based on the correct pushing order of the rush replay combination, so that the condition for transitioning to the RT game is satisfied. On the other hand, even when the rush replay role is won, the rush replay stop eye is not stopped based on an incorrect answer of the rush replay role and the NRT game is continued without satisfying the transition condition to the RT game. The

  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 other words, RT games will be awarded until the next bonus combination is won if they don't even miss the bell role, so there is no limit on the number of variable games controlled by this RT game. It will be. In this way, in the RT game, it is continued in a situation where the missing of the bell role is avoided. 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.

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. 7, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state of the effect display device 14 in accordance with the gaming 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 production 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.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform an effect of navigating (pushing) the correct answer in the pressing order when the winning of the bell role requiring the pressing order of the stop button is instructed even in the small winning combination. The effect display device 14 is controlled. 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 in a scene that happens to be in the correct order when the bell role is won.

  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.

  The sub-control CPU 41a sets information (flag) in the sub-control RAM 41c indicating that the provision of the ART effect state is allowed when the number of games reaches a preset number of times in the normal effect state. To do. 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. 8, 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, while “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.

  In addition, when shifting to the preparation state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a lottery of the number of stocks. In the lottery of the number of stocks, a random number is assigned to any of the number of stocks [1], the number of stocks [2], the number of stocks [3], the number of stocks [4], or the number of stocks [5] so as to have a predetermined winning probability It is done by sorting. Based on the lottery result of the number of stocks, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to generate the “stock number” set ART effect state in units of sets to be described later. For example, when the result of the stock number [1] is derived by the lottery of the stock number, the occurrence of the [1] set ART effect state is guaranteed, and the result of the stock number [2] is derived. [2] The generation of the set ART effect state is guaranteed.

  When lottery of the stock number is performed, the sub control CPU 41a stores the ST number indicating the stock number in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. Moreover, even if this ST number shifts to another game such as a BN game, the ST number is continuously held (stored).

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a selects an operation method (stop button push order) for a correct push order for stopping and displaying the rush replay stop eye when the winning replay role is instructed during the preparation state control. There is a case where a “navigation” “navigation” 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. In Lip Navi production, it is performed with the content which alert | reports the pushing order correct answer based on the winning rush 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. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a of the present embodiment constitutes a condition determination unit that allows an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player to be given.

  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 the one in which the first operation of the stop button 33L is pressed in the correct order. 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 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 the ART effect state based on the information via the preparation state after the end of the BN effect 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.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates (navigates) the correct push order when the winning combination of the bell role that requires the pressing order of the stop button during the winning is instructed in the small role during the control of the ART effect state. "Direction" 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. In the bell navigation production, it is performed with a content that informs the correct push order based on 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 is “0 (zero)”, the sub control CPU 41a has different control contents in the subsequent effect state depending on the ST number stored in the sub control RAM 41c. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the ST number by subtracting 1 from the ST number if the number of STs is other than “0” when the ART number is “0 (zero)” during control in the ART effect state. At the same time, “30” is reset as the number of ARTs, and the ART effect state is continuously controlled even after the ART effect state for the previous ART times has elapsed. As a result, the variable game in the ART effect state is continued and extended.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a is controlling to the ART effect state and the number of ARTs is “0 (zero)”, if the ST number is “0”, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the ART effect state for the previous ART number. Control is performed so as to shift to the ending state with the progress of the ART effect state. 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.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, when the state shifts to the ART effect state, the variable game for the set number of ART times is divided and controlled as one set (one unit period), and one set (one unit period) ART effect is controlled. By repeatedly executing the state for the number of stocks set in the stock lottery performed first, the ART effect state is continued.

  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 when the bell role is won, the stop operation 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 effect display device 14 causes the effect based on the winning combination to be instructed and the effect based on the winning of the winning combination. Controls the display content of. 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.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of changing games until the provision of the ART effect state is allowed is equal to or less than the predetermined remaining number of times, the first suggesting that the ART effect state is provided. Special period is configured to be settable. More specifically, the first special period can be set when the number of times until the number of games reaches the specified number is equal to or less than a predetermined first number. When the first special period ends, the first special period is set so that the provision of the ART effect state is always allowed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second special suggesting that the ART effect state is provided when the number of variable games until the provision of the ART effect state is not less than the predetermined remaining number of times. The period is configured to be settable. More specifically, the second special period can be set when the number of times until the number of games reaches the specified number is equal to or greater than a predetermined second number. And even if the 2nd special period passes, the 2nd special period is set so that grant of an ART production state is not permitted. That is, the second special period is set over a number of games (variable games) smaller than the remaining number of times (second number). Note that the second number may be the same as the first number or may be different. When making it different, it is desirable that the second number is larger than the first number. In the present embodiment, the first number is 40 times and the second number is 50 times.

Hereinafter, the special period setting process for setting the first special period and the second special period will be described.
The special period setting process shown in FIG. 9 is a case where the first special period or the second special period is not set and the sub-control CPU 41a executes the variable game when the normal effect state is set. It is to be executed every time. When executing the special period setting process, the sub control CPU 41a first calculates the number of remaining games until the number of games measured so far reaches the specified number, and the calculated remaining number of games is 50 (second number). It is determined whether or not this is the case (step S11).

  If this determination result is affirmative, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of lottery games indicating the number of games until the lottery for determining whether or not to set the second special period is “0”. Determination is made (step S12). The number of lottery games is set in step S15, which will be described later, and is updated by subtracting 1 each time the game is executed. The number of lottery games is stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

If the determination result of step S12 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the transition lottery table and determines whether or not to set the second special period (step S13).
As shown in FIG. 10, in the transition lottery table, a winning probability is set for each number of games. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the number of games is classified into a plurality (seven in this embodiment) of game number groups. Each game number group is associated with one or more ranges of a plurality of consecutive game times. For example, when the number of games is 1 to 24, it is classified into a game number group G1. When the number of games is 73 to 88 times and 937 to 952 times, it is classified into a game number group G2. In the transition lottery table, as shown in FIG. 10, a winning probability is set for each of the game number groups G1 to G7. For example, the winning probability in the game number group G1 is 1000/65536 (the loss probability is 64536/65536), and the winning probability in the game number group G2 is 32768/65536 (the loss probability is 32768/65536). Yes.

  In addition, when the current number of games is the number of games before the first number determined in advance from the number that can be easily set as the specified number of times, in principle, the winning probability is set to a high probability. On the other hand, when the current number of games is the number of games before the first number determined in advance from the number of times that is difficult to set as the specified number of times, in principle, the winning probability is set to a low probability. That is, according to the level of the probability set as the specified number of times, the level of the winning probability in step S13 at a time point that is a predetermined number of times before the predetermined number of times is set (with some exceptions). That is, in principle, if the probability set as the specified number of times is within a high range, the winning probability in step S13 is set to a high probability in the number of games that is determined in advance from the specified number of times to the first number of times. Yes.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, when the number of games is 73 to 88 (game number group G2), the number is easily set as the specified number (113 to 128). Since it is before the first number (40 times), the winning probability is set to a high probability. On the other hand, when the number of games is 25 to 72 times (game number group G4), it is before the first number (40 times) determined in advance from the number of times (65 to 112 times) that is difficult to set as the specified number of times. Therefore, the winning probability is set to a low probability.

  In the present embodiment, the number-of-games group G1, G4, G6 is a group that can be set when the current number of games is a number of games that is a predetermined number of times before a predetermined number of times that is difficult to set as the specified number of times. It has become. Even if the number of games in the groups G1, G4, and G6 shifts to the special period, it can be recognized that the possibility of shifting to the advantageous gaming state is low. On the other hand, the game number groups G2, G5, and G7 are groups that can be set when the current number of games is a number of games that is a predetermined number of times before a predetermined number of times that is easily set as the specified number of times. That is, it can be recognized that there is a high possibility of shifting to the advantageous gaming state when the number of games in the game number group G2, G5, G7 shifts to the special period.

If the determination result of step S13 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the game frequency lottery table and determines the length of the second special period (step S14).
As shown in FIG. 12, in the game number lottery table, the number of times that can be taken as the second special period is set in advance for each game number group G1 to G7, that is, for each number of games. In addition, random numbers are assigned to the number of times that can be taken as the second special period so that at least a part of the selection rate varies depending on the number of times. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of times that can be taken as the second special period in accordance with the acquired random number, and sets the determined number as the number of variable games executed during the special period.

  For example, when the number of games is 73 to 88 times (game number group G2), 32 to 39 times are set as possible numbers. In addition, when the number of games is 73 to 88 (game number group G2), when the number is large (for example, 38 times or 39 times), it is compared with the case where the number is small (for example, 32 to 35 times). Thus, a large number of random numbers are distributed, and it is easy to set a large number of times as the second special period. Specifically, in the case of the game number group G2, the probability that 32 to 35 times are set as the number of variable games executed during the second special period is 3000/65536, respectively, The set probability is 3536/65536. In the case of the game number group G2, the probability that 37 times is set as the number of variable games executed during the second special period is 10000/65536, and 38 times or 39 times is set. The probabilities are 20000/65536, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, when a special period is set with the number of games in the game number groups G2 and G5 that are likely to shift to the advantageous game state, the special period is lengthened. It is easy to set. When the special period is set by the number of games in the game number groups G4 and G6 that are unlikely to shift to the advantageous game state, the special period is easily set to be shortened.

  In step S14, the sub-control CPU 41a sets “2” to the second period flag to indicate that the second special period has been set, and sets the number of times that can be taken as the determined special period as the special period. Set as the remaining number of times. Then, the sub control CPU 41a ends the special period setting process. Note that the remaining number of special periods indicates the remaining number of variable games executed during the special period, and is updated by subtracting 1 every time the game is executed.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S13 is negative (when the second special period is not set), the sub control CPU 41a refers to the timing lottery table to determine the number of lottery games (step S15), and the special period. The setting process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the timing lottery table is a table used for determining the next timing (ie, the number of lottery games) for determining the presence / absence of the second special period from the number of times within a predetermined range. It is. Random numbers are assigned to the number of times that can be determined as the number of lottery games, and the determination rate is determined according to the number of random numbers. For example, the number of times that can be set as the number of lottery games is determined as 1 to 8 times, and the probability that 8 times as the number of lottery games is determined is 32768/65536. Then, the sub control CPU 41a stores the determined number of lottery games in the sub control RAM 41c. The number of lottery games is updated by subtracting 1 for each variation game.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S11 is negative, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the remaining number of games until the number of games reaches the specified number is 40 (first number) (step). S16). When this determination result is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the game frequency lottery table and determines the length of the first special period (step S17). As shown in FIG. 12, in the game frequency lottery table, when determining the first special period, a range of the number of times that can be taken as the first special period is set in advance. In addition, random numbers are allocated to the number of times that can be taken as the first special period so that at least a part of the selection rate varies depending on the number of times. Then, when determining the length of the first special period in step S17, the sub control CPU 41a stores the determined length and ends the special period determination process.

  When the length of the first special period is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the length of the first special period so that the number of games reaches the specified number at the end of the first special period. Accordingly, the start time of the first special period is determined. Specifically, when the length of the first special period is 32, the setting of the first special period is started when the remaining number of games until reaching the specified number is 32. As a result, the time when the first special period ends and the time when the specified number of times has been reached can be matched. When the first special period is started, the sub-control CPU 41a sets “1” in the first period flag to indicate that the first special period is set, and sets the length of the set period. Set the remaining number of times for the special period. The remaining number of special periods is updated by subtracting 1 every time the game is executed.

  Next, the special period execution process when executing the game effect when the special period is set will be described. The special period execution process is executed by the sub-control CPU 41a every time the game is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when executing the special period execution process, the sub control CPU 41a first determines whether or not the remaining number for the special period is 1 or more (step S21). If this determination result is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the special period execution process because it is not during the special period. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S21 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the remaining number of times for the special period is smaller than a predetermined value (6 in the present embodiment). (Step S22).

  If the determination result in step S22 is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a then grants a winning combination or advantageous gaming state that is set and allowed during the special period (the first special period and the second special period). It is determined whether or not the development effect suggesting the possibility of being allowed is being executed (step S23). If this determination result is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a has already set one of the effect modes set during the special period (the first special period and the second special period), and the effect It is determined whether or not it is during an effect period in which a game effect is performed in the mode (step S24). Specifically, in step S24, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of continuing games in which the set effect mode is continued is “0”. The effect mode and the number of continuous games will be described in detail later.

  If the determination result in step S24 is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the remaining number of times until the set special period ends (the number of special period remaining times) is within a predetermined range. Is determined (step S25). Specifically, in step S25, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the remaining number for the special period is in the range of 6 to 8 times or 15 to 19 times.

  When this determination result is negative, the sub-control CPU 41a next refers to the mode table, and from among a plurality of types of effects, games in the special period (the first special period and the second special period) An effect mode (hereinafter referred to as an effect mode) is determined, and mode information indicating the determined effect mode is set (step S26). As the production mode in the special period, a plurality of types of production modes can be set. The effect mode in the present embodiment is one in which the appearance rate of display effects that can appear in the normal effect state is biased. That is, the appearance rate of the effect that appears in the normal effect state is changed.

  This will be described in more detail. The pachislot 10 is configured such that at least a first system notice effect, a second system notice effect, a third system notice effect, and a fourth system notice effect can be executed as display effects in the normal effect state. The first system notice effect is, for example, an effect in which a character speaks a speech, and suggests a winning combination allowed by the content of the speech. Similarly, the second system notice effect is, for example, an effect in which a character appears, and suggests a winning combination allowed by the type of character that appears. The third system notice effect is, for example, an effect in which the color of the character changes, and suggests a winning combination allowed by the character color. The fourth system notice effect is, for example, an effect in which the number of characters changes, and suggests a winning combination allowed by the number of characters. When the display effect is performed in the normal mode in which none of the first effect mode to the fourth effect mode is set, the first system notice effect, the second system notice effect, and the third system An effect is determined and executed at a predetermined appearance rate from the notice effect and the fourth system notice effect. In the present embodiment, in the normal mode, the appearance rates of the first system notice effect to the fourth system notice effect are equal.

  The first effect mode is different from the case where the appearance rate of the first system notice effect that can appear in the normal effect state is the normal mode, and other notice effects (second system notice effect to fourth system notice effect). ) Is a mode with a higher probability than the appearance rate. In the present embodiment, when the display effect is executed in the first effect mode, only the first system notice effect is executed. Similarly, in the second effect mode, the appearance rate of the second system notice effect that can appear in the normal effect state is different from that in the normal mode, and other notice effects (first system notice effect, third system notice). This is a mode having a higher probability than the appearance rate of the production and the fourth system notice production). In the present embodiment, when the display effect is executed, only the second system notice effect is executed. Similarly, the third effect mode is different from the case where the appearance rate of the third system notice effect that can appear in the normal effect state is the normal mode, and other notice effects (first system notice effect, second system notice). This is a mode having a higher probability than the appearance rate of the production and the fourth system notice production). In the present embodiment, when the display effect is executed, only the third system notice effect is executed. Similarly, the fourth effect mode is different from the case where the appearance rate of the fourth system notice effect that can appear in the normal effect state is the normal mode, and other notice effects (first system notice effect to third system notice). In this embodiment, when the display effect is executed, only the fourth system notice effect is executed.

  The mode table referred to in step S26 will be described based on FIG. The mode table distributes random numbers from the first effect mode to the fourth effect mode. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the corresponding effect mode based on the acquired random number. Further, in the mode table, the random number (number) distributed to the effect mode is partially different depending on which of the first special period and the second special period. Thereby, the selection rate of the production mode is changed by the difference between the first special period and the second special period. For example, when the first special period is set (when the first period flag = 1), the selection ratio in the third effect mode is 19000/65536, while the second special period is set. If the second period flag is 1 (one), the selection rate in the third effect mode is 11000/65536.

  When the process of step S26 is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a next refers to the continuous game number determination table and sets the determined effect mode from the predetermined number of games (2 to 5 times) for the special period. The number of continuing games (production period) to be continued is determined (step S27).

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the continuous game number determination table, random numbers are distributed for each number of times that can be determined as the number of continuous games. Depending on the number of random numbers, the selection rate for each number of times that can be determined as the number of continuous games is set in the continuous game number determination table. Note that a part of the selection rate varies depending on the type of effect mode to be set. For example, in the case of the first effect mode, the selection rate for selecting 2 as the number of continuous games is 5000/65536, and the selection rate for selecting 5 times is 10536/65536. Yes. On the other hand, in the second production mode, the selection rate for selecting 2 as the number of continuing games is 10536/65536, and the selection rate for selecting 5 times is 5000/65536. ing.

  When the effect mode and the number of continuous games are determined, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect to be executed at the appearance rate corresponding to the determined effect mode, and executes the determined effect (step S28). For example, when the first effect mode is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first system notice effect. In step S28, the number of continuing games is updated by subtracting 1 from the number of continuing games. If the determination result is negative in step S24, the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to step S28. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the effect mode based on the mode information, determines the effect to be executed at the appearance rate corresponding to the specified effect mode, and executes the determined effect. Further, the sub control CPU 41a updates the number of continuing games by subtracting 1 from the number of continuing games. When the process of step S28 is finished, the sub control CPU 41a finishes the special period execution process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S25 is affirmative, that is, if the remaining number of special period is within a predetermined range, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the development lottery table to execute the development effect. It is determined whether or not (step S29). The development effect is an effect that allows the player to determine that the background image or the like is switched to the image for the development effect and is different from the normal mode or the first to fourth effect modes. The development effect is an effect that is executed before a confrontation effect that indicates whether or not an advantageous gaming state is permitted, and is executed over a plurality of games until the confrontation effect is executed. is there. Therefore, when the development effect is executed, the player can easily recognize that it is during the special period, and can predict the execution of the confrontation effect. In addition, during the development performance, it is suggested that there is a possibility that a winning combination allowed or an advantageous gaming state is permitted.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the development lottery table, the winning probability of the development effect is determined for each remaining number of times for the special period. In the case where the first special period is set and the case where the second special period is set, the winning probabilities are made different even if the remaining number of times for the special period is the same. Specifically, even if the number of remaining times is the same for the special period, when the first special period is set, the sub control CPU 41a is more effective than when the second special period is set. The development direction is executed with high probability. For example, when the remaining number for the special period is 15 to 19, the winning probability of the development effect when the first special period is set is 58000/65536, and the second special period is set. The winning probability of the development effect is 50,000 / 65536. For this reason, it can be said that the development effect is more easily executed when the first special period is set than when the second special period is set. For this reason, when the development effect is executed immediately after the special period is set, the player can expect that the first special period may be set.

  Further, when the remaining number for the special period is 6 to 8, the development effect can be executed only when the first special period is set. For this reason, the development effect can be executed even when the remaining number of times for the special period is small. For this reason, if the development effect is executed after the special period is set for a long time, the player can be made to think that it may be the first special period. In step S29, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the development lottery table to determine whether or not to execute the development effect with a probability corresponding to the number of remaining special periods.

  If the determination result of step S29 is negative, the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S26. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S29 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a sets 1 to the development flag indicating that execution of the development effect has been determined (step S30). In step S23, it is determined whether or not the development effect is being executed by determining whether or not “1” is set in the development flag indicating that the execution of the development effect has been determined. When the process of step S30 is executed, the sub control CPU 41a executes the development effect (step S31), and ends the special period execution process. During the execution of the development effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the permitted winning combination or the first special period is set (that is, whether or not the advantageous game state is entered after the special period ends). In response to this, the production content of the development effect is determined, and the development production is executed with the decided production content. Specifically, the color of the character to be displayed suggests an allowed winning combination, or the size of the character to be displayed suggests the possibility of being given an advantageous gaming state. Further, when the determination result in step S23 is affirmative, that is, when the development effect is being performed (when the development flag = 1), the sub control CPU 41a ends the special period execution process. When the development effect is being performed (when the development flag = 1), the sub-control CPU 41a continues to execute the development effect.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S22 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a executes execution of the confrontation effect (step S32), and ends the special period execution process. This confrontation effect suggests that a friendly character and an enemy character will appear, and that the advantageous game state may be allowed to be granted through the confrontation between the characters, and the advantageous game state is given according to the confrontation result (display result) This is an effect to notify whether or not is allowed. That is, when the confrontation result is the victory (advantageous result) of the teammate character, it is notified that the provision of the advantageous gaming state is permitted. On the other hand, when the confrontation result is a defeat (non-advantageous result) of the teammate character, it is notified that the provision of the advantageous gaming state is not always permitted. The confrontation effect is an effect that is executed when the remaining number of times for the special period is less than a predetermined value (“6” in the present embodiment), and is executed until the special period ends. In the confrontation effect, a display result indicating whether or not the provision of an advantageous gaming state is allowed in a game in which the special period ends is displayed. Further, the content of the effect of the confrontation effect is determined based on the type of the special period (whether it is the first special period or the second special period) and the remaining number for the special period. That is, the player can estimate the type of the special period and the remaining number of times for the special period from the contents of the effect of the confrontation effect. If the development effect is being executed, “1” is set in the development flag and the development effect is terminated.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a of the present embodiment constitutes a special period control unit that performs control for setting the first special period and the second special period. In addition, the sub control CPU 41a constitutes an effect mode determining means for determining the effect mode of the game effect during the special period. In addition, the sub control CPU 41a constitutes an effect period determining means for determining an effect period for executing the game effect in the special period in the effect mode to be determined. The sub-control CPU 41a constitutes a development effect control means for executing the development effect.

Based on FIG. 18, the setting timing of the special period will be described together with its operation.
FIG. 18 illustrates a case where the specified number of times is set as 256 times. In addition, it is assumed that when the number of games is 88, a second special period is set, and the second special period is set over 38 variable games. Further, the development effect in the second special period will be described as being executed from when the special period remaining number is 19 times. Further, the description will be made assuming that when the number of games is 217, 39 first special periods are set. Further, the development effect in the first special period will be described as being executed when the remaining number of times for the special period is eight.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, when the number of games reaches 88 (time T11), a second special period is set based on the premise. At this time, 38 times are set as the remaining number of times for the special period. At this time, the number of games is before the first number (40 times) from the number of times that the game number is easily set as the prescribed number. For this reason, when the player recognizes the start of the special period and recognizes that the number of games at the start is likely to be set as the specified number, the specified number of times is reached when the special period has elapsed. Therefore, it is expected that an advantageous gaming state will be given.

  When the second special period is set (time points T11 to T11), a variation game corresponding to the number of continuous games is executed in the effect mode determined from the plurality of effect modes. For this reason, since the same system effect is executed in a continuous variation game, the player can be made aware that the special period has been set. In addition, since it is repeated that the production | generation of the same system | strain is continuously performed by the variable game during a special period, the player can recognize easily that it is a special period. On the other hand, even if it can be recognized that a special period has been set, it is difficult to recognize how long it will last and whether it is the first special period, so it is possible to continue to pay attention to the production. it can.

  Then, when the number of games is 107, that is, when the remaining number of special period is 19 (time T12), the development effect is started from the premise. As a result, the player infers the possibility that a winning combination or an advantageous gaming state will be given, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the player will pay attention to how long the special period will continue. When the number of games is 121, that is, when the remaining number of special period is 5 (time T13), a confrontation effect is executed. The player pays attention to whether or not an advantageous gaming state is given through this confrontation effect, and the interest of the game is improved. The display result of this confrontation effect is a defeat (that is, no advantageous result), and the second special period ends (time T14). Thereby, the player will recognize that the prescribed number of times will not be reached even if the special period ends.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the number of games is 217 (time point T15), the first special period is set because the number is less than the first number from the specified number. At this time, 39 is set as the remaining number of times for the special period. When the player recognizes the special period, the player pays attention to whether or not it is the first special period.

  When the first special period is set (after the time T15 has elapsed), the game for the number of continuous games is executed in the effect mode determined from the plurality of effect modes. For this reason, since the production of the same system is executed in a continuous game, the player can be made aware that the special period has been set. In addition, since it is repeated that the production | generation of the same system | strain is performed in the continuous game during a special period, the player can recognize easily that it is a special period. On the other hand, even if it can be recognized that a special period has been set, it is difficult to recognize how long it will last and whether it is the first special period, so it is possible to continue to pay attention to the production. it can.

  When the number of games is 248, that is, when the remaining number of special period is 8 (time point T16), the development effect is started from the premise. As a result, the player recognizes that the first special period is set and granting of an advantageous gaming state is allowed, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the player will pay attention to how long the first special period will continue. When the number of games is 251 and the remaining number for special period is less than 6 (time T17), a confrontation effect is executed. The player pays attention to whether or not an advantageous gaming state is given through this confrontation effect, and the interest of the game is improved. The display result of this confrontation effect is a victory (that is, an advantageous result), and the first special period ends (time T18). Thereby, the player can recognize that the prescribed number of times is reached at the end of the first special period. That is, it can be recognized that provision of an advantageous gaming state is allowed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The probability that the second special period is set is not fixed. For this reason, when a special period is set, it can be made to pay attention more about which special period is, and it does not become bored. Also, since the set probability varies depending on the number of games, attention is paid to the number of games when the special period is set, and the set special period is determined in advance until the number of games reaches the specified number. It can be estimated whether or not it is the first special period (genuine special period) that is performed when the first number of times is reached.

  More specifically, if the specified number of times can be roughly predicted, and the time at which the first special period leading to the advantageous gaming state appears can also be roughly predicted from the specified number of times, Expectation and interest can be further improved. For this reason, when the probability that the second special period is set at this time is high, it is easy to improve the player's expectation and interest. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the number of games is the first number determined in advance until the number of games reaches the number set with high probability, the second special period is set with high probability. I try to do it. Thereby, even when the second special period is set, the player thinks that the first special period is set, and it is easy to improve the player's expectation and interest.

  Conversely, when the specified number of times cannot be predicted and the setting probability of the second special period according to the number of games can be estimated from experience, the setting probability of the second special period is low when viewed from the number of games In addition, when the special period is set, it can be thought that it may have appeared just before the advantageous gaming state, and the expectation can be improved.

  (2) The lottery for the second special period is not performed every game, but when the game is executed a predetermined number of times within a predetermined range. did. In other words, when the lottery is shifted to the lottery for the second special period, or when the variable game for the number of lottery games is executed, the lottery is performed as to whether or not to give the second special period again. The number of lottery games is set from 1 to 8 times. For this reason, the second special period is not always set corresponding to only the set probability of the second special period according to the number of games, and it is difficult to predict the execution timing of the second special period. Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether or not the set period is the second special period, and more attention can be paid.

  (3) When setting the second special period, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of variable games executed in the second special period, and the second special period in the variable game over the determined number of times. Set. Thus, in order to determine the number of games executed in the second special period, the second special period can be varied. Therefore, there is no boredom during the second special period. In addition, by not making the second special period constant, it is possible to make the player pay attention to how long it will last and to have a willingness to continue the game.

  (4) When the special period is set, the sub control CPU 41a determines the effect mode (effect mode) and the effect period in which the effect mode continues. Since there are a plurality of effect modes (game effect effect modes) in the special period, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored. Further, since the game effect of the same effect mode continues during the effect period, it is easy for the player to recognize that it is during the special period.

  (5) The sub-control CPU 41a makes it easier to execute the development effect earlier when the first special period is set than when the second special period is set. Yes. That is, in the case of the first special period, the development effect is made easier to execute than in the case of the second special period. Thereby, in the case of the first special period, since the development effect is easily executed earlier, it is possible to make the player pay attention to when to shift to the development effect and improve the interest.

  (6) In the case where the current number of games is the number of games before the first number determined in advance from the number that can be easily set as the specified number of times, in principle, the winning probability is set to a high probability. On the other hand, when the current number of games is the number of games before the first number determined in advance from the number of times that is difficult to set as the specified number of times, in principle, the winning probability is set to a low probability. That is, in the second special period, the ease of setting differs depending on whether or not the number of games is a predetermined number of times before the first number of times. The first special period is set when the number of games is less than or equal to the first number before the specified number of times. For this reason, when the second special period is set when the number of games is the first number before the predetermined number of times, the first special period is not set for the player. It can be expected. Therefore, even if the second special period is set, the player can expect that the number of games executed is close to the specified number of times, and the interest for the second special period can be improved. it can.

  (7) When determining the number of times from a predetermined number of times when the lottery regarding whether or not to set the second special period is shifted, the selection rate for each number of times in the predetermined range is different. It is For this reason, the execution interval of the second special period can be controlled to some extent. For example, in the present embodiment, since the selection rate is higher when the number of times is larger, the lottery interval can be controlled to be easily increased.

  (8) It is configured to set the second special period, and the range of the number of times set as the second special period is set so that at least a part of the range varies depending on the current number of games. Yes. For this reason, since it cannot be predicted how long the second special period will continue, it is possible to make the player pay attention to how long it will continue and to have the willingness to continue the game. Also, if the number of games is far from the expected number of times, the second special period is lengthened to make the player think that it may be the first special period and improve expectation Can do. In addition, when the number of games is close to the predicted number of times predicted, even if the second special period is set longer, it is recognized that the game is a game and there is a possibility that the interest will be reduced. For this reason, when the number of games is close to the expected number of times, it can be set short to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  (9) When the first special period is set, when an advantageous game state is allowed to be granted, an advantageous result for notifying that the advantageous game state is allowed to be displayed is displayed. In the said embodiment, it notifies that an advantageous game state is provided by displaying the result that a teammate character wins by confrontation effect. Thereby, it can recognize easily that it transfers to an advantageous game state.

  (10) During the special period, a development effect that suggests the possibility that the winning combination allowed or the advantageous gaming state is permitted is executed. By executing the development effect, the player can surely recognize that it is the special period. In addition, unlike the cases where the first effect mode to the fourth effect mode are set, the development effect suggests the possibility of giving an advantageous gaming state. Therefore, the player can predict the possibility of granting an advantageous gaming state and whether or not it is the first special period by looking at the contents of the development effect, and can improve the interest of the game. .

  (11) When the remaining number of times for the special period is less than the predetermined number, a confrontation effect for notifying whether or not an advantageous gaming state is permitted is executed. For this reason, it can be easily recognized that the advantageous game state is allowed to be given by the confrontation effect. Moreover, the execution of the confrontation effect can clearly indicate the end of the special period, that is, the period until the advantageous gaming state is given.

  (12) From the first effect mode to the fourth effect mode set during the special period, the first effect notification effect to the fourth effect notification effect executed in the normal mode set when not in the special period. This is realized by changing the appearance ratio. For this reason, even if the special period is set, the player does not necessarily immediately notice that the special period is set, and the player can be expected to enjoy. Moreover, even when the special period is not set, since the appearance ratio of the first system notice effect to the fourth system notice effect may be biased, it can be expected that the special period is set. It becomes. In addition, since it is difficult to specify the start time of the special period, it is difficult to know when the special period ends or how long the special period has continued. For this reason, it is difficult to predict whether or not the first special period is executed when the number of times until the specified number of times is reached is the first number.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In step S29 of the above embodiment, the development effect is the number of times that the remaining number for the special period is determined in advance regardless of the length of the special period at the start of the setting (the number of remaining for the special period at the start of the setting). Sometimes it was decided by lottery. As another example, the development effect may be set only when the length of the special period at the start of setting is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times). Thereby, although the remaining number for the special period is short, it is possible to prevent the development effect from being executed.

-In the said embodiment, although comprised so that BN game could be provided, it is not necessary to provide.
In the above embodiment, the confrontation effect is executed when the remaining number for the special period is less than the predetermined number. However, when the remaining number for the special period is less than the predetermined number, If the development effect is being executed, the confrontation effect may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the length of the first special period is determined in step S17, but it may be set until the number of games reaches a specified number. That is, the first special period is set when the remaining number of games until reaching the specified number of times is always the first number, and the first special period is set over the variable game more than the first number. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the first special period is set when the remaining number of games up to the specified number is the first number in step S16. However, it may be set any time as long as it is equal to or less than the first number. . Note that it is desirable that the first special period ends when the number of games reaches the specified number.

  In the above embodiment, the setting probability of the second special period is changed depending on whether or not the current number of games is the number of games before the first number determined in advance from the number of times that can be easily set as the specified number of times. However, it does not have to be changed.

  In the above embodiment, the number of times that can be taken as the second special period is preset for each of the game number groups G1 to G7, that is, for each number of games, but the game number group G1 to G7, that is, the number of games Regardless of this, the number of times that can be taken as the second special period may be set. Moreover, it is not necessary to change the selection rate of the number of times that can be taken as the second special period for each game number group G1 to G7, that is, for each number of games.

  In the above embodiment, the time when the second special period can be set is determined by lottery by determining the number of lottery games, but may be determined in advance. For example, the time when the second special period can be set may be fixed (for example, every five games). Further, the number of times set as the number of lottery games may be patterned in advance. For example, the pattern may be prepared such that first, 3 times are set, then 5 times, then 2 times, and so on.

In the above embodiment, the development effect is executed, but it may not be executed.
-In the said embodiment, although the confrontation effect was performed, it does not need to be performed.
In the above embodiment, the confrontation effect is executed when the remaining number of times for the special period is less than the predetermined number (six times), but the predetermined number may be arbitrarily changed. In addition, whether or not to execute a confrontation effect may be determined by lottery.

  In the above embodiment, the probability of executing the development effect is set to be different between the first special period and the second special period, but may be the same. Further, the development period may be easier to execute in the second special period, or may be easier to execute early.

  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. Thereby, it becomes difficult for the player to predict the specified number of times, and accordingly, even if the special period is set, it is difficult to guess whether or not it is the first special period. Therefore, the interest of the game is improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production mode for biasing the appearance rate of production during the special period is set, but a special production may be executed. Thereby, it can be easily notified that it is a special period.

  In the above embodiment, the interval for drawing the presence / absence of the second special period is determined with a probability associated with each number of times from a predetermined number of times, but the number and probability according to the number of games May be changed. For example, when the number of times until the number of games reaches the number that is likely to be set as the prescribed number is the first number, the number of games may be determined from a small number or a high probability. On the other hand, if the number of times until the number of games reaches the number that is likely to be set as the prescribed number is not the first number, the number of games may be determined from a large number of times or with a high probability. In this way, when the number of times until the number of times that is easily set as the specified number of times is the first number, the interval for drawing the presence or absence of the second special period is shortened, and the second special period is set. Easy to set. On the other hand, if the number of times until reaching the number of times that can be easily set as the specified number of times is not the first number, it is difficult to set the second special period by increasing the interval for drawing the presence or absence of the second special period. can do.

In the above embodiment, the production mode may be set in the same way in the first special period and the second special period.
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 this embodiment, you may make it the timing which operates a stop button as an element which can change the stop eyes in a rush replay role or a bell role. In this case, the specification which aims at the specific part (design) in each reel (one or all) can be considered. And in various navigation effects, the timing (a specific part (symbol)) which operates a stop button is notified.

The present embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko slot machine (pachislot machine) that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium.
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, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an additional lottery as an extended lottery when the winning of the cherry role, watermelon role, and single-piece role is instructed during the control of the ART effect state. May be. In this extra lottery, the number of additions in the case of adding the number of ARTs in the ART effect state in the current set is determined together with whether or not to add. Further, when determining the additional number of ARTs, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the ART number of the sub-control RAM 41c so as to add the additional number to the ART number. In addition, when determining the additional number of ART times, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 14 to perform an additional number notification effect for notifying the player of the additional number during the variable game for which the determination is performed. Control is performed so that the number of additions is added to the number of ARTs notified on the display device 14 and updated. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may not update the number of ARTs notified by the number-of-additions notification effect or the effect display device 14 during the variable game in which the determination is made even if the number of ARTs is determined to be added. In the present embodiment, by adding the number of ARTs in the ART effect state in this way, the game period by the current set is extended, and further, the game period in the ART effect state is extended.

  In the above-described embodiment, the ART production state for the set number of STs determined in advance by lottery of the number of stocks is given, but whether or not to continue the ART production state when the number of ARTs becomes “0” May be determined by continuous lottery. If the winning is made by continuous lottery, the predetermined number “30” is set again as the number of ARTs.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) A predetermined number of times determining means for determining the specified number of times each time the advantageous gaming state is ended, and the number of times that is easily set as the specified number of times and the number of times that is difficult to set as the specified number of times are determined in advance. In the case where the set probability of the second special period is a predetermined number of times until the current number of games reaches the number that is likely to be set as the specified number of times, until the number of times that is easily set as the specified number of times is reached. Compared to the case where the number of times is not predetermined, the probability is set to be high.

  (B) When the special period control means determines the number of times out of a predetermined number of times when the lottery regarding whether or not to set the second special period is lost, in the predetermined range The selection rate for each number of times is different.

  (C) When setting the second special period, the special period control means determines the number of games to be executed in the second special period, and determines the second special period in the game over the determined number of times. The range of the number of times configured to be set and set as the second special period is set so that at least a part of the range differs according to the number of games.

  (D) When the first special period is set, the symbol display means displays an advantageous result for notifying that an advantageous gaming state is granted when granting of an advantageous gaming state is allowed.

  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)

Based on the start operation being performed, the game that is performed by changing the symbols of multiple columns is started by the symbol display means, and after the start of the game, the change of the symbols of each column is started, and then the response is based on the stop operation In the gaming machine where the design of the row to be stopped is stopped,
An accepting means for allowing an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player to be given when the number of games indicating the number of games executed reaches a specified number;
It suggests the possibility that an advantageous gaming state will be granted, and also suggests a first special period that allows the advantageous gaming state to be granted on the condition that the period has elapsed, and the possibility that the advantageous gaming state will be granted And a special period control means for performing control to set a second special period that does not allow the advantageous gaming state to be granted on condition that the period has elapsed,
The time special control means, when the number of games not the number of times predetermined by the time reaches the predetermined number of times, with is capable of setting a second special period, setting the second time special If so, determine the number of games to be executed in the second special period, set the second special period in the game over the determined number of times,
The specified number of times is determined from a plurality of types of times including a first specified number of times and a second specified number of times in which the number of games is set larger than the first specified number of times. The first prescribed number of times and the second prescribed number of times are prescribed numbers that are easily determined,
A is when said second predetermined number of times is determined as the specified number of times, until the number of games reaches the second predetermined number of times, until reaching the first prescribed number of times is a predetermined number of times case, the compared with the case not a predetermined number of times is set to the second time special rather easily,
When the first special period or the second special period is set by the special period control means, among the plurality of effect types executed during the first special period or the second special period The production mode is set from the plurality of production modes that define the appearance rate indicating which production type is easy to be executed, and with the appearance rate according to the set production mode, with the start of the game, An effect to be executed is determined, and the setting probability of the effect mode is different between the first special period and the second special period.

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