JP6860201B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a rotating game machine and other game machines such as slot machines.

In general, some game machines such as slot machines give the player an AT game as a privilege, which indicates the operation order of the stop buttons to the player and facilitates the acquisition of a game medal. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a plurality of types of combinations determined by an internal lottery are provided, and AT games are granted based on winning a specific combination among these plurality of types of combinations. It will be decided by lottery. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the winning of a specific role.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-236717

However, since the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 simply executes an AT lottery by winning a specific combination and grants an AT game by winning the AT lottery, it lacks playability and is of interest to the player. Difficult to attract.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving playability.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the first invention comprises a privilege lottery means for determining the winning or not of a privilege by a privilege lottery, a privilege granting means for granting the privilege based on winning in the privilege lottery, and a game. A variable means for changing the winning probability of the privilege in the privilege lottery in a predetermined mode with the progress of the above, a plurality of types of the predetermined mode are provided, and a type determining means for determining the type of the predetermined mode is further provided. The type determining means determines one of the plurality of predetermined modes based on the establishment of the specific conditions, and the variable means is based on the predetermined mode determined by the type determining means. It is characterized in that the winning probability of the award is changed.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the second invention comprises a plurality of privilege tables having different privilege winning probabilities and a selection table defined so that the plurality of privilege tables are selected with a predetermined selection probability. A privilege table determining means for determining any one of the plurality of privilege tables based on the selection table, and a privilege lottery for winning or failing the privilege based on the privilege table determined by the privilege table determining means. A plurality of the selection tables are provided, and the plurality of selection tables include those having different selection probabilities of at least one of the plurality of privilege tables. The selection table determination means for determining any one of the plurality of selection tables is further provided, and the selection table determination means determines the selection table based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and determines the privilege table. The means is characterized in that the privilege table is determined based on the selection table determined by the selection table determination means.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the third invention comprises a privilege lottery means for determining the winning or not of a privilege by lottery, a privilege granting means for granting the privilege based on the winning of the privilege, and a winning probability of the privilege. A plurality of game modes for defining the winning probability of the privilege are provided, and a game mode transition means for controlling the transition of the game mode between the plurality of game modes is further provided. The variable means is characterized in that the winning probability of the privilege is variably controlled based on the type of the game mode in which the player is staying and the progress of the game in the game mode. In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention from another viewpoint is a privilege lottery means for determining the winning or not of the privilege by lottery, and a privilege capable of granting the privilege based on the winning of the privilege. The privilege granting means includes a granting means and a variable means for variably controlling the winning probability of the privilege, and the privilege granting means grants the privilege based on the progress of the game regardless of the lottery of the privilege lottery means. The game mode transition means for controlling the transition of a plurality of game modes in which the progress of the game is different when the privilege is granted regardless of the lottery of the privilege lottery means, and the privilege in the game mode. The game section is further provided with a game section transfer means capable of shifting the game section that defines the winning probability based on the progress of the game, and the game section is the first game section and the game in the first game section. Including the second game section in which the progress status shifts based on the specific status, in the plurality of game modes, the progress status of the game changes to the specific status when the progress status shifts to the first game section. It is characterized in that the privilege can be granted based on the same situation, and includes a specific game mode that ends without shifting to the second game section. The game section is divided into a plurality of small game sections, and the winning probability of the award is defined for each of the small game sections, and the game section defines a fluctuation pattern of the winning probability of the award. It may be configured as follows. Further, the winning probability of the privilege may be changed in the small game section.

According to the first to third inventions, since the winning probability of the privilege in the privilege lottery can be changed, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the game playability.

It is external perspective view of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surface of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating a role. It is a figure for demonstrating a role. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning area. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning area. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of an effect mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the privilege table. It is a figure for demonstrating the cycle and section of a game mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern of the privilege grant rate. It is a figure for demonstrating the selection table. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution count table in privilege processing of CZ mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the ART lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of a game. It is a flowchart of the 1st effect mode control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the normal mode control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the CZ mode control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of privilege processing (1st time, 2nd time) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the 1st game mode control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the game mode determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the 2nd effect mode control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the 2nd game mode control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the mode A management process (mode B management process) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the mode C management process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the mode D management process shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1 of the transition of a production mode and a game mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2 of the transition of a production mode and a game mode. It is a block diagram which shows the game mode control processing which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the cycle and section of the game mode which concerns on 2nd Embodiment Example. It is a figure for demonstrating the cycle and section of the game mode which concerns on 3rd Embodiment example of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the change lottery table which concerns on 3rd Embodiment example. It is a figure for demonstrating the cycle and section of the game mode which concerns on the modification of the 3rd Embodiment example. It is a figure for demonstrating the change lottery table which concerns on the modification of the 3rd Embodiment example.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine S according to the first embodiment of the present invention has a housing 1, an upper door 2 movably attached to the upper front surface of the housing 1, and a lower front surface of the housing 1. It mainly has a lower door 3 attached so as to be openable and closable.

The upper door 2 has a lamp 4 for performing a light effect, a pair of speakers 5 for performing a sound effect, a sub monitor 6 for performing an image effect, a credit display 7 for displaying the number of credited medals (game media), and a credit display 7. Information related to the operation order of the payout number indicator 8 that displays the number of medals paid out to the player, the bet lamps 9a to 9c that display the number of medals inserted (bet) into the slot machine S, and the stop buttons 16 to 18 described later. A main monitor 10 for displaying is provided.

The lower door 3 has a medal insertion slot 11 for inserting medals into the slot machine S, a MAX bet button 12 and a single bet button 13 for inserting a credited medal into the slot machine S, and an insertion into the slot machine S. Settlement button 14 for settlement of credited medals and credited medals, start lever 15 for rotating each reel 34 to 36 described later, left stop button 16 for stopping rotation of each reel 34 to 36, respectively. , Middle stop button 17, right stop button 18, medal payout outlet 19 for paying out medals to the player, and a saucer 20 for accommodating medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 19 are provided.

The slot machine S includes a hopper unit 21 (see FIG. 3), a reel unit 30, a power supply unit (not shown), and the like inside the housing 1.

The hopper unit 21 has a storage tank for storing medals (not shown) and a hopper drive motor (not shown) for paying out medals stored in the storage tank from the medal payout outlet 19.

The reel unit 30 has a left reel 34, a middle reel 35, and a right reel 36, and each of the reels 34 to 36 is rotated by driving a stepping motor (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 2, a left symbol row 34a is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 34, a middle symbol row 35a is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the middle reel 35, and a right symbol row 36a is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the right reel 36. The symbol rows 34a to 36a are each divided into 20 equal areas (20 frames). One symbol is arranged in each area of the symbol string, and symbol numbers 0 to 19 are associated with each symbol.

Each of the symbol rows 34a to 36a becomes visible through a display window 50 formed of a transparent material in the lower center of the upper door 2 when the upper door 2 is in the closed state. When the reels 34 to 36 are stopped, three consecutive symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, lower symbol) out of the 20 symbols constituting each symbol row are displayed on the display window 50, and three rows 3 are displayed. A total of 9 symbols arranged in a row can be visually recognized.

The display window 50 is provided with stop positions for the upper, middle, and lower stages at which the upper, middle, and lower symbols of the reels 34 to 36 are stopped, respectively, and an effective line in which the stop positions of the reels are combined is provided. It is set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the effective line L consists of a combination of stop positions of the upper stage of the left reel 34, the lower stage of the middle reel 35, and the upper stage of the right reel 36.

A total of 10 types of symbols, such as a crown, a bow, a replay, a bell, a dollar, a diamond, a heart, a spade, a clover, and a shield, are arranged in each of the symbol rows 34a to 36a, and combinations of these symbols are associated in advance. A role is provided.

The roles are a re-game role that enables the next game without inserting a specified number of medals, a small role that allows the player to pay out a predetermined number of medals, and a CB role that triggers the transition to CB operation, which will be described later. (See FIGS. 4 to 7). The role will be described in detail later.

The power supply unit is used to change a power switch for turning on / off the power of the slot machine S (not shown) and a set value indicating the payout rate of the slot machine S (the ratio of the total number of medals to be paid out). It has a setting key (not shown) and a setting change button (not shown).

The slot machine S of the present embodiment is provided with six stages of ball ejection rates, and these six stages of ball ejection rates are associated with set values of 1 to 6, respectively. The manager of the amusement park can change the set value between the set values 1 to 6 by operating the setting key, the setting change button, and the like.

Next, each control processing unit constituting the slot machine S will be described with reference to FIG.

The main control processing unit 100 is provided inside the housing 1, and includes a main CPU, a main ROM, and a main RAM. The main control processing unit 100 includes an insertion medal sensor 11a for detecting the passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 11, a MAX bet button 12, a single bet button 13, a settlement button 14, a start lever 15, and each stop button 16. ~ 18, other devices are connected.

The main CPU uses a program stored in the main ROM based on the fact that a signal from each device connected to the main control processing unit 100 or a signal from a timer counter (not shown) is input to the main control processing unit 100. It reads out and executes various processes, and sends a command to the sub-control processing unit 200 according to the result of the process. The main RAM functions as a data work area during processing by the main CPU.

The sub-control processing unit 200 includes a sub CPU, a sub ROM, and a sub RAM, and controls the execution of each effect mainly performed during the game. The sub-control processing unit 200 is connected to the main control processing unit 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control processing unit 100 to the sub-control processing unit 200.

The sub CPU reads the program stored in the sub ROM and performs arithmetic processing based on the command or the like transmitted from the main control processing unit 100, and based on the processing, the lamp 4, the pair of speakers 5, and the sub monitor Controls a 6th-class production device. The sub RAM functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the sub CPU.

In the main ROM of the main control processing unit 100, a start lever activation means 101 that activates the operation of the start lever 15 by inserting a specified number of medals, and an operation of the activated start lever 15 (hereinafter referred to as a game start operation). The winning area associated with the winning combination is determined by the internal lottery from a plurality of types based on the internal lottery means 102, and the winning flag of the winning combination associated with the winning area determined by the internal lottery is set. The winning flag control means 103 to be established, the reel control means 104 to control the rotation and stop of each reel 34 to 36, and the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination are displayed on the effective line L (hereinafter, simply "the small winning combination has won a prize". In that case, when the medal payout means 105 for paying out a predetermined number of medals associated with the small winning combination in advance and the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination are displayed on the effective line L, the specified number The re-game setting means 106 that sets the re-game that enables the next game without inserting the medal, the game state control means 107 that controls the game state that is the operating state of the main control processing unit 100, and the main monitor 10. Main monitor control means 108 for controlling the display of, effect mode control means 110 for controlling the effect mode which is the operating state of the sub control processing unit 200, counting means 130 for counting the number of games according to the type of effect mode, privilege The game mode control means 140 for controlling the game mode that defines the grant rate of the game mode is constructed.

As shown in FIG. 8, the gaming state is set to a normal state in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is set to the normal probability, and a CB in which all the small winning combination is won regardless of the result of the internal lottery. It is roughly divided into operation. Each game state is classified into non-RT, RT1, RT2, and RT3 according to the winning probability of the re-game combination. Although not shown, the winning probability of the re-game combination is set to about 1 / 7.3 for non-RT and RT1, and about 1/2 for RT2 and RT3. The transition of the gaming state will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 9, the effect mode is roughly divided into a non-ART mode in which a normal game is performed and an ART mode in which an ART game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game is performed. The ART game combines an AT game in which the operation order of the stop buttons is displayed on the main monitor 10 and the sub monitor 6 to facilitate the acquisition of medals, and an RT game in which the re-game combination is won with a high probability in the internal lottery. It refers to a game.

In this embodiment, the purpose is to win many medals in the ART mode, and in order to shift the production mode from the non-ART mode to the ART mode, the right to shift to the ART mode in the non-ART mode (hereinafter referred to as the right). , Simply say "ART").

In the non-ART mode, the ART lottery is executed every time the number of games in the non-ART mode reaches a predetermined number of times, that is, at regular intervals, and ART is given based on the winning of the ART lottery.

The non-ART mode is composed of a normal mode and a CZ mode. Generally, when the player sits in front of the slot machine S and starts the game, the effect mode stays in the normal mode in the general state.

In the normal mode, the CZ lottery is executed based on the result of the internal lottery, and the effect mode is shifted from the normal mode to the CZ mode based on the winning in the CZ lottery.

The CZ mode is an effect mode in which one of a plurality of types of benefits including ART is always given, and is an effect mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode. In this CZ mode, the privilege processing (privilege lottery) related to the granting of the privilege is executed a plurality of times, and when the ART is granted by the privilege processing a plurality of times, the effect mode is shifted from the CZ mode to the ART mode.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of game modes that define the privilege grant rate (probability of winning the privilege lottery) in the privilege processing performed in the CZ mode are provided, and the types of the game modes staying in the non-ART mode are provided. The grant rate of the privilege in the CZ mode is changed in a predetermined mode according to the above. This will be described in detail later, but there are multiple types of variation of the privilege grant rate, and in these multiple types of variation of the privilege grant rate, the winning probability (grant rate) of ART is "extremely low → low → It includes fluctuation modes that fluctuate from extremely low to extremely high.

The plurality of types of game modes include modes A to D shown in FIG. 10, and in the non-ART mode, the player stays in any one of the modes A to D.

As described above, in the non-ART mode, the ART lottery is executed at regular intervals (every time the number of games reaches a predetermined number of times), but in the present embodiment, the games staying in the non-ART mode are executed. The execution cycle of the ART lottery is configured to be different depending on the type of mode. Specifically, in modes A, B, and C, an ART lottery is executed every time the number of games reaches 120 times, and in mode D, an ART lottery is executed every time the number of games reaches 30 times. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, the results of the ART lottery periodically performed in the non-ART mode are continuously lost, and the number of times the ART lottery is executed reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times). When the number of games played in the ART mode reaches a specific number of times (so-called ceiling), the result of the ART lottery is always won and ART is given. The specific number of times is configured to be different depending on the type of the game mode, and modes A and B are set to 960 times, mode C is set to 480 times, and mode D is set to 120 times. Therefore, the game mode capable of shifting to the ART mode with the smallest number of games among the modes A to D is the mode D, and the mode D is the most advantageous game mode for the player from the viewpoint of granting the ART (hereinafter, appropriately " It can be said that it is "heaven mode".

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to the game mode based on the granting of ART in the non-ART mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the mode B is shifted based on the granting of ART in mode A, the mode is shifted to mode D based on the granting of ART in mode B, and based on the granting of ART in mode D. And shift to mode C. That is, in modes A, B, and D, the game modes that stay before and after the transition to the ART mode are configured to be different, and are irreversible in the predetermined order of mode A → mode B → mode D → mode C. Transition to.

On the other hand, when the production mode shifts to the ART mode due to the addition of ART in mode C, one game mode from modes A to D is determined by a lottery (hereinafter referred to as a game mode lottery). , It is configured to shift to the determined game mode. That is, it can be said that mode C is a game mode (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "pullback mode") that can be transitioned to any game mode (pullback is possible), and mode C that is a pullback mode and a mode that is a heaven mode. D is configured to be able to transition to each other via the ART mode.

Returning to FIG. 3, a game information storage area 150 for storing information related to the game is constructed in the main RAM of the main control processing unit 100. Based on the game information stored in the game information storage area 150, the effect mode control means 110 controls the transition of the effect mode (details will be described later), and the game mode control means 140 controls the transition of the game mode (details). Will be described later).

In the sub ROM of the sub control processing unit 200, the effect mode transition means 201 for shifting the effect mode between a plurality of types of effect modes based on the instruction of the main control process unit 100, the effect determination means 202 for determining the effect, An effect executing means 203 for executing the determined effect on an effect device such as a sub monitor 6 is constructed.

First, each means built in the main ROM of the main control processing unit 100 will be described.

The start lever activation means 101 activates the operation of the start lever 15 by inserting three (specified number) medals in the normal state and the CB operation.

The internal lottery means 102 acquires a random number for the internal lottery at the timing when the game start operation of the start lever 15 is performed, and based on the acquired random number and the type of the current game state, a plurality of types of winning areas One winning area is decided from among them. The winning area will be described later.

If the winning flag established (set to ON) based on the internal lottery in the current game is the winning flag of the small winning combination or the re-game winning combination, the winning flag control means 103 sets these winning flags to the next time. Set it to OFF before the start of the next game so that it will not be carried over to the game.

Further, when the game state is staying in the CB operation, the winning flag control means 103 sets all the winning flags of the small winning combination to ON at the start of the game regardless of the result of the internal lottery, and these winning flags are won. Set the flag to OFF before the start of the next game so that the flag will not be carried over to the next game.

The reel control means 104 starts the rotation of each reel 34 to 36 based on the game start operation, accelerates the rotation of the reel until each reel 34 to 36 reaches a steady rotation (about 80 rotations / minute), and each reel. When the rotation speed reaches the steady rotation, the rotation speed is maintained, and when the rotation speed of each reel reaches the steady rotation, all the operations of the stop buttons 16 to 18 are activated.

Further, the reel control means 104 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel according to the operation mode of the activated stop buttons 16 to 18. Specifically, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped within 190 ms from the stop operation of each of the stop buttons 16 to 18. Since the constant speed rotation speed of each reel is about 80 times / minute, the time required for one rotation of each reel under the constant speed rotation speed is 60 s / about 80 times ≒ about 750 ms, and one symbol is 1 The time required to move by the frame (1 area) is 750 ms / 20 symbols = 37.5 ms. Therefore, the reel can rotate up to 4 symbols (4 frames) from the corresponding stop button pressing timing (5 frames including the symbols displayed on the effective line at the stop button pressing timing) (5 frames). (190ms / 37.5ms) -1 symbol ≒ 4 symbols).

Further, the reel control means 104 controls the reels so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination with the largest number of medals paid out is preferentially displayed on the effective line L according to the establishment state of the winning flag. Number priority control that controls the reels so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination with the largest number of is displayed on the effective line L, and the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination is prioritized over the replay combination by CB operation. Reference to the stop control table (not shown) stored in the main ROM in advance, and / or the logic calculation for searching the symbol with the highest pull-in priority by the role priority control that controls the reel to be displayed on the effective line L. Based on, the symbol with the highest priority among the symbol combinations related to the winning combination corresponding to the established winning flag is drawn to be displayed on the effective line L, and the winning flag other than the established winning flag is set. The symbol combination associated with the winning combination is kicked so as not to be displayed on the effective line L, and the reel corresponding to each stop button is stopped.

The game state control means 107 controls the transition of the game state between the normal state and the CB operation. Hereinafter, the transition of the winning combination, the winning area, and the gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7 and 8. The batting order shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is the operation order of each of the stop buttons 16 to 18, and the batting order 1 is the order of the left stop button 16 → the middle stop button 17 → the right stop button 18, which is similar to this. In addition, batting order 2 is left → right → middle order, batting order 3 is middle → left → right order, batting order 4 is middle → right → left order, batting order 5 is right → left → middle order, batting order 6 is right It means the order of → middle → left.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the plurality of types of winning areas subject to the internal lottery are roughly classified into four types: unwinning, replay, bell, and CB.

The CB (winning area number 42) is associated with the CB combination that triggers the transition to the CB operation, and is the target of the internal lottery in the normal state and the CB operation. As shown in FIG. 8, for example, when the symbol combination (FIG. 5) associated with the CB combination by winning the CB in the RT3 in the normal state is displayed on the effective line L, the gaming state is changed to the RT3 in the CB operation. Migrate. In the CB operation, all the winning flags of the small winning combination are established regardless of the result of the internal lottery, and the reels are stopped by the winning combination priority control that gives priority to the small winning combination over the replaying combination. Then, when one game is performed by the CB operation, the game state is shifted to the normal state RT3. It should be noted that even when the CB is won in a normal state other than the RT3 in the normal state, the transition of the gaming state when the CB is won in the RT3 in the normal state is the same, so the description thereof will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, the CBB operation is provided instead of the CB operation, and the CBB associated with the CBB combination is provided instead of the CB. The game state control means 107 wins the CBB in the normal state and the CBB. When the symbol combination associated with the combination is displayed on the effective line L, the game state is shifted to the CBB operation, and when the number of medals paid out in the CBB operation exceeds a predetermined number, the game state is shifted to the original normal state. Is also good.

As shown in FIG. 6, the replays (winning area numbers 1 to 28) are a normal lip having a game state maintenance function, a rare lip that triggers the execution of the CZ lottery, and an RT3 transition that triggers the transition of the game state. It is roughly divided into rip, RT2 transition rip, RT1 rip, RT2 rip and RT3 rip.

Real rips (winning area numbers 2 to 8) include rare rips 1 to 7, and replaying combinations such as REP 7 and REP 14 are associated with these rare rips 1 to 7 in advance.

The real lip is a non-RT in a normal state (hereinafter referred to as a normal non-RT), an RT1 in a normal state (hereinafter referred to as a normal RT1), an RT2 in a normal state (hereinafter referred to as a normal RT2), and a normal state. All RT3s (hereinafter referred to as RT3s) are subject to internal lottery. Although not shown, the winning probability of the rare lip is set to about 1/120 for normal non-RT, normal RT1 and normal RT2, and about 1/10 for normal RT3, respectively. That is, the winning probability of the rare lip is usually set to the highest probability of RT3 in the normal state.

In the present embodiment, the CZ lottery is executed based on the winning of the rare lip in the normal mode, and the effect mode is shifted from the normal mode to the CZ mode based on the winning of the CZ lottery. The winning probability of the CZ lottery is configured to differ depending on the type of rare lip. Specifically, although not shown, the CZ lottery is executed with a winning probability of 5% based on the winning of Rare Lip 1, and the CZ lottery is executed with a winning probability of 10% based on the winning of Rare Lip 2 to Rare Lip 4. Then, based on the winning of Rare Lip 5 to Rare Lip 7, the CZ lottery is executed with a winning probability of 25%. In addition, for example, it may be configured to always win the CZ lottery based on the winning of the rare lip 7.

The RT3 transition lip (winning area number 9) is subject to an internal lottery in all of the normal RT1, the normal RT2, and the normal RT3. The RT3 transition lip is associated with the REP6 independently, and the REP6 is associated with the symbol combination displayed on the effective line L regardless of the operation mode of the stop button (FIG. 4). Therefore, by winning the RT3 transition lip in the normal RT1 and the normal RT2, the game state can be surely shifted to the normal RT3. That is, the normal RT3 is a gaming state that can be transitioned from any of the normal RT1 and normal RT2 gaming states (FIG. 8).

The RT2 transition lip (winning area number 10) is subject to an internal lottery in all of the normal RT1, the normal RT2, and the normal RT3. The RT2 transition lip is associated with the REP4 independently, and the REP4 is associated with the symbol combination displayed on the effective line L regardless of the operation mode of the stop button (FIG. 4). Therefore, by winning the RT2 transition lip with either the normal RT1 or the normal RT3, the game state can always be shifted to the normal RT2. That is, the normal RT2 is a gaming state that can be shifted from any of the normal RT1 and the normal RT3 gaming states (FIG. 8).

Although detailed explanations of RT1 rip, RT2 rip, and RT3 rip that trigger the transition of the gaming state will be omitted, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, for example, RT1 rip 1 (winning) of RT1 rip in normal RT1. When the area number 11) is won, the symbol combination (FIG. 4) corresponding to REP4 is displayed on the effective line L based on the operation of the stop button in the batting order 1, and the game state is changed from the normal RT1 to the normal RT2. Based on the transition (promotion) and the operation of the stop button in batting order 2 to 6, the symbol combination (Fig. 4) corresponding to REP1 etc. other than REP4 is displayed on the effective line L and the game state is normally set to RT1. maintain.
Further, for example, when the RT3 lip 1 (winning area number 23) of the RT3 lip is won in the normal RT3, the symbol combination corresponding to the REP1 or the like other than the REP4 is based on the fact that the stop button is operated in the batting order 1. FIG. 4) is displayed on the effective line L, the game state is normally maintained at RT3 (FIG. 8), and the symbol combination corresponding to REP4 is based on the fact that the stop button is operated in the batting order 2 to 6 (FIG. 4). Is displayed on the effective line L to shift (fall) the gaming state from the normal RT3 to the normal RT2 (FIG. 8).
Further, for example, when RT2 rip 1 (winning area number 17) of RT2 rip is won in normal RT2, a symbol combination corresponding to REP1 or the like other than REP5 when the stop button is operated in batting order 1 (FIG. 4). Is displayed on the effective line L to maintain the game state at the normal RT2, and when the stop button is operated in the batting order 2 to 6, the symbol combination (FIG. 4) corresponding to REP5 is displayed on the effective line L and the game state is displayed. Is shifted (falls) from normal RT2 to normal RT1 (FIG. 8).

In the present embodiment, when the production mode is staying in the ART mode, the stop button does not shift the game state to the normal RT1 in which the winning probability of the re-game combination is set to about 1 / 7.3. The batting order effect related to the operation of is executed by the sub monitor 6 or the like. For example, in the case of staying in the normal RT1 in the ART mode, if the RT1 lip associated with the REP4 is won, the batting order effect for shifting the game state to the normal RT2 is executed on the sub monitor 6 or the like, and this batting order effect is executed. By operating the stop button according to the above, the game state is shifted to the normal RT2. Further, for example, in the case of staying in the normal RT2 in the ART mode, if the RT2 lip associated with the REP5 is won, the batting order effect for maintaining the game state in the normal RT2 is executed by the sub monitor 6 or the like. By operating the stop button according to the batting order effect, the game state is normally maintained at RT2. Therefore, in general, in the ART mode, the gaming state usually stays in RT2. On the other hand, when the effect mode stays in the non-ART mode, the batting order effect related to the transition of the game state is controlled so as not to be executed by the sub monitor 6 or the like. Therefore, in general, the game state is usually in the non-ART mode. It is easier to stay at RT1.

As shown in FIG. 7, the bells (winning area numbers 29 to 41) are batting order bells that can pay out medals according to the operation mode of the stop button and 14 medals regardless of the operation mode of the stop button. Withdrawing and not triggering the execution of the CZ lottery, 14 medals are paid out regardless of the operation mode of the stop button, and rare bells that trigger the execution of the CZ lottery, and medals are paid out according to the operation mode of the stop button. It is roughly divided into possible push bells.

Bells (winning area numbers 29 to 41) are subject to internal lottery in all normal conditions (Fig. 7), and the winning probability of batting order bells in normal conditions is about 1/7, has level, rare bells and eyes. The winning probability of the push bell is set to about 1/250, respectively.

NML16 is independently associated with the rare bell (winning area number 40), and based on the winning of the rare bell, a CZ lottery for whether or not to shift the production mode from the normal mode to the CZ mode is executed.

As described above, the winning probability of the rare lip that triggers the execution of the CZ lottery is set to about 1/120 for the normal non-RT, the normal RT1 and the normal RT2, and about 1/10 for the normal RT3, respectively, and the execution trigger of the CZ lottery. The winning probability of the rare bell is set to about 1/250, which is the same in all the normal states. Therefore, the winning probability of the rare lip and the rare bell (hereinafter referred to as a special area), which triggers the execution of the CZ lottery, is usually the highest at RT3 in the normal state. Therefore, it can be said that the normal RT3 is the most easily shifted to the ART mode in the normal state.

The batting order bells (winning area numbers 29 to 38) have a small winning combination of 9 medals (NML1 and NML2) and a small winning combination (eg, NML6) with 3 medals in the normal state. Both are associated (FIGS. 5 and 7).

In this embodiment, when the player is staying in the ART mode in the normal state, the batting order effect related to the batting order that assists the winning of a small winning combination that can pay out nine medals when the batting order bell is won is displayed on the sub monitor 6 or the like. On the other hand, when the effect mode stays in the non-ART mode, the sub monitor 6 or the like controls so that the batting order effect is not executed. In this way, the medal can be easily obtained by operating the stop button according to the batting order effect in the ART mode.

For example, in the case of staying in ART mode at RT3, if the batting order bell 1 (winning area number 29) of the batting order bell is won, the batting order 1, which assists the winning of NML1 with 9 medals paid out. The batting order effect according to 2 is executed. When the stop button is operated according to this batting order effect, NML1 is won and nine medals are paid out. On the other hand, if the batting order bell 1 is won and the stop button is operated in batting order 3 to 6, there is a 1/2 probability that NML5 or NML7 will be won according to the operation timing of the stop button. The medals will be paid out, and there is a 1/2 chance that any of the small wins of NML1, 5 and 7 will not win. At this time, if any of the small wins is not won, the symbol combination associated with SPF1 and SPF2 shown in FIG. 5 (hereinafter, also referred to as “blank symbol combination”) is displayed on the effective line L. Each reel is stopped, and based on this, the gaming state is configured to shift (fall) from the normal RT3 to the normal RT1 (FIG. 8).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game state is shifted from the normal RT3 to the normal RT1 based on the fact that the batting order bell is won in the normal RT3 and the small winning combination is not won (FIG. 8). As described above, when the RT3 rip is won in the normal RT3 and the symbol combination corresponding to the REP4 is displayed on the effective line L, the game state is shifted from the normal RT3 to the normal RT2 (FIG. 8). In addition, the game state is changed from the normal RT1 to the normal RT3 based on the fact that the normal RT1 wins the RT3 transition lip (Fig. 8), and the game state is changed from the normal RT2 based on the fact that the normal RT2 wins the RT3 transition lip. Normally, the transition to RT3 is performed (Fig. 8). In other words, the normal RT1 with a low probability of winning a special area (rare lip and rare bell), the normal RT2 with a low probability of winning a special area, and the normal RT3 with a high probability of winning a special area are transferred to each other. It is a possible gaming state.

Returning to FIG. 3, the main monitor control means 108 controls the main monitor 10 to display information related to the batting order of the stop button corresponding to the batting order effect when the batting order effect is executed on the sub monitor 6 or the like.

The counting means 130 includes a first counting means 131 and a second counting means 132 that count the number of games according to the type of effect mode.

The first counting means 131 adds "1" as the first count number to the game information storage area 150 each time the game is executed in the non-ART mode. That is, the first counting means 131 counts the number of games played in the non-ART mode (hereinafter referred to as the first count) regardless of whether the effect mode is the normal mode or the CZ mode. The first counting means 131 clears the first count number based on the transition to the ART mode.

The second counting means 132 adds "1" as the second count number to the game information storage area 150 each time the game is executed in the normal mode. That is, the second counting means 132 counts the number of games (hereinafter referred to as the second count) only during the stay in the normal mode, and interrupts the second count in the CZ mode. The second counting means 132 clears the second count number based on the transition to the ART mode.

As described above, in the non-ART mode, the ART lottery is executed at regular intervals according to the type of the game mode in which the player is staying. However, the execution cycle of the ART lottery is the first. It is determined based on the number of counts. That is, the ART lottery is performed based on the number of games played in the non-ART mode. Further, as described above, the game mode defines the privilege grant rate in the CZ mode (hereinafter referred to as the CZ privilege grant rate), but this CZ privilege grant rate is counted only in the normal mode. It is configured to fluctuate based on the second count number.

The outline of the effect mode and the game mode will be described below with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

In the non-ART mode, the first count number is counted for each game execution, and in the normal mode, each time the first count number reaches a predetermined number according to the type of the game mode in which the player is staying (every fixed cycle). ) To execute the ART lottery. If the ART lottery is held periodically, the right to shift to the ART mode (ART) is stored in the game information storage area 150.

In the normal mode, based on the winning of the special area (rare lip, rare bell), whether or not to shift to the CZ mode is determined by the CZ lottery, and the production mode is shifted from the normal mode to the CZ mode based on the winning of the CZ lottery.

The CZ mode is a production mode in which a plurality of types of benefits can be obtained, which is composed of two predetermined games. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of benefits include the right to shift to the ART mode (ART) and the directing points related to the transition to the directing mode.

In the first game (first game) in CZ mode, the first privilege process for granting any of the benefits from multiple types of benefits is executed, and in the last game (second game) in CZ mode. , Executes the second privilege processing that grants any privilege from a plurality of types of benefits. That is, in the CZ mode, privilege processing that can grant ART is performed every time the game is executed.

In the example of the present embodiment, the CZ mode may be configured by games other than two times, such as once, three times, or five times, and even when the CZ mode is configured by one game. As in the example of the present embodiment, the privilege processing may be executed once in one game, or may be executed a plurality of times.

In the CZ mode, a predetermined effect (for example, a spinning cylinder effect using the reel operation mode or an effect displayed on the sub monitor 6) is executed based on the privilege given in the two privilege processes. This makes it possible to suggest to the player the type of privilege given in the two privilege processes.

In the present embodiment, the effect points given in each privilege process of the CZ mode are cumulatively stored in the game information storage area 150. Then, when the cumulative value of the effect points stored in the game information storage area 150 reaches a predetermined value (for example, 10000), the effect points stored in the game information storage area 150 are extracted (subtracted) by a predetermined value. Based on this extraction, ART is stored in the game information storage area 150. That is, when the cumulative value of the effect points reaches a predetermined value, ART is given as a privilege, and the effect mode is shifted to the ART mode.

When the first count number is added by "2" in the CZ mode, that is, when two games are played in the CZ mode, the CZ mode is terminated. Then, when ART is stored in the game information storage area 150 at the end of the CZ mode, the effect mode is changed from the CZ mode to the ART mode, and when the ART is not stored, the effect mode is changed from the CZ mode. The mode is changed to the normal mode (Fig. 9).

In the example of the present embodiment, the configuration may be such that, based on the result of the privilege processing in the CZ mode, the mode is shifted to the ART precursor mode suggesting the transition to the ART mode after the end of the CZ mode. For example, when ART is given in the CZ mode, after the end of the CZ mode, the mode is shifted to the ART precursor mode, which is a prerequisite for the transition to the ART mode, and after the end of the ART precursor mode, the mode is shifted to the ART mode. On the other hand, when ART is not given in the CZ mode, the mode is shifted to the ART fake precursor mode, which is a prerequisite for the transition to the normal mode after the end of the CZ mode, and the mode is shifted to the normal mode after the end of the ART fake precursor mode. To.

In this way, in the CZ mode, the privilege process of granting any privilege from a plurality of types of benefits including ART is executed twice, and when ART is granted by these two privilege processes, the production mode is ART. Shift to mode. Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of types of privilege tables used (referenced) in each privilege process of the CZ mode are provided, and these plurality of types of privilege tables are ART and production points. A predetermined selection probability (winning probability) is associated with each of the benefits of 100 and the effect point 10 in advance.

Specifically, the plurality of types of privilege tables include normal (Fig. 11 (a)), rare (Fig. 11 (b)), super-rare (Fig. 11 (c)), and super-rare (Fig. 11 (d)). )It is included. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the selection probability of ART in normal is 1%, the selection probability of ART in rare is 5%, the selection probability of ART in super rare is 10%, and the selection probability of ART in super rare is 20%. The ART selection probability (winning probability) is the lowest for normal and the highest for super-rare. Therefore, when the privilege processing is performed twice in the CZ mode with reference to the super-rare, the expected value for granting ART is the highest.

In the present embodiment, the privilege grant rate can be changed by making it possible to change the privilege table used in the CZ mode as the game progresses. Specifically, based on the type of the game mode staying in the non-ART mode and the second count number counted only during the stay in the normal mode, the CZ mode privilege is selected from a plurality of types of privilege tables. The CZ privilege grant rate can be changed by performing a process of determining one privilege table to be used in the process. The process of changing the privilege table will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 12, the second count number "120", which is counted only in the normal mode, is set as one cycle, and this one cycle is divided into four equal sections, and one section is divided into the second count number "30". Then, the type of privilege table used in CZ mode can be changed (so that the CZ privilege grant rate can be changed) for each update of one cycle and one section, depending on the type of game mode in which the player is staying. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate is associated with each cycle in advance.

As shown in FIG. 13, a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns of the CZ privilege grant rate are provided, and in these multiple types of fluctuation patterns, the ART grant rate (winning probability) is “extremely low → low → extremely low” for each section. The fluctuation pattern 1 that fluctuates as "extremely high", the fluctuation pattern 2 that fluctuates as "extremely low-> low-> extremely low-> high", and the fluctuation pattern 3 that fluctuates as "extremely low-> low-> extremely low-> normal" include.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 (a), the ART grant rate of "super low" is 75% for normal, 20% for rare, 4% for super rare, and super super rare among the four types of privilege tables. With reference to the selection table A for selecting each with a probability of 1%, the privilege table to be used in the CZ mode is determined.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 (b), when the ART grant rate is "low", there is a probability of 65% for normal, 30% for rare, 4% for super rare, and 1% for super rare. With reference to the selection table B to be selected, the privilege table to be used in the CZ mode is determined.

In the "normal" grant rate of ART, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 (c), there is a probability of 5% for normal, 90% for rare, 4% for super rare, and 1% for super rare. With reference to the selection table C to be selected, the privilege table to be used in the CZ mode is determined.

In the "high" grant rate of ART, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 (d), a selection table D for selecting rares with a probability of 75%, extremely rares with a probability of 10%, and super-extremely rares with a probability of 5%. Refer to to determine the privilege table to be used in CZ mode.

In the "super high" grant rate of ART, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 (e), a selection table for selecting rares with a probability of 60%, super rares with a probability of 30%, and super rares with a probability of 10%. Refer to E to determine the privilege table to be used in CZ mode.

As described above, the fluctuation patterns 1 to 3 of the CZ privilege grant rate define the determination order of the selection table in advance, and as is clear from FIGS. 13 and 14, the first section is "extremely low" and the second. The section is "low" and the third section is "extremely low", but the fourth section is different depending on the type of fluctuation pattern, and the fourth section of fluctuation pattern 1 is "extremely high" and fluctuation. The fourth section of the pattern 2 is "high", and the fourth section of the fluctuation pattern 3 is "normal". Therefore, it can be said that the rate of granting ART (winning probability), that is, the expected value (degree of expectation) for granting ART is highest in fluctuation pattern 1, then highest in fluctuation pattern 2, and lowest in fluctuation pattern 3.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the execution cycle of the ART lottery in the non-ART mode is managed by the first count number, and the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate in the privilege processing in the CZ mode is managed by the second count number. ing. The first count number is counted in both the normal mode and the CZ mode, whereas the second count number is counted only in the normal mode. Therefore, the second count number does not exceed the first count number. Then, when the first count number reaches a predetermined number (960 in modes A and B, 480 in mode C, 120 in mode D, so-called ceiling) in the non-ART mode, the result of the ART lottery is always won and the ART mode Move to. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12, the maximum number of the second counts in each game mode is "960" in modes A and B, "480" in mode C, and "120" in mode D. That is, in modes A and B, when one cycle composed of four sections is repeated eight times in a row, the maximum number "960" of the second count is reached, and in mode C, one cycle composed of four sections is repeated four times. When repeated times in succession, the maximum number "480" of the second count is reached, and in mode D, the maximum number "120" of the second count is reached when one cycle composed of four sections is performed once.

As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern 1 having the highest ART grant rate is associated with the first cycle regardless of the type of game mode. Therefore, in the first cycle, there is no difference in the variation mode (variation pattern) of the ART grant rate depending on the type of game mode, and the expected value for granting ART is high in any game mode. On the other hand, in the even-numbered cycles of the second cycle and the fourth cycle, the fluctuation pattern 3 having the lowest ART grant rate is associated with the modes A and C, and the ART grant rate is higher in the mode B than the fluctuation pattern 3. The variation pattern 2 is associated with it. Therefore, in the second cycle and the fourth cycle, the expected value for granting ART is higher in mode B than in modes A and C. On the other hand, in the odd-numbered cycle, which is the third cycle, the fluctuation pattern 2 is associated with the modes A and C, and the fluctuation pattern 3 is associated with the mode B. C has a higher expected value for granting ART. That is, the first cycle is the most advantageous cycle for the player regardless of the type of the game mode, and the modes A and C are relatively advantageous in the even cycles such as the second and fourth cycles, and the first cycle is set. Mode B is relatively advantageous in odd cycles such as the third and fifth cycles except.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of privilege tables used in the privilege processing of the CZ mode are provided (FIG. 11), and the ART grant rate varies for each section according to the type of the game mode. The fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate (FIG. 13) is associated with each cycle, and each update of one section in each cycle is based on the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate previously associated with the cycle. One privilege table is drawn by referring to any one of the multiple types of selection tables (FIG. 14) defined so that the plurality of types of privilege tables are selected with a predetermined selection probability (FIG. 14). Hereinafter, it is referred to as a selection lottery), and by using this determined privilege table as a privilege table to be referred to in the privilege processing of the CZ mode until the relevant section elapses, each cycle and each section, that is, a game The ART grant rate (winning probability) can be changed as the game progresses.

Next, the effect mode control means 110 for controlling the effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. 3 and the like.

The effect mode control means 110 transmits the effect mode transition determination means 111 for determining the transition of the effect mode, an effect command including information on the type of effect mode and information on the batting order of the stop button, and the like to the sub-control processing unit 200. The transmission means 112 and the privilege processing means 120 for controlling the processing of the privilege related to the game are provided.

The effect mode transition determination means 111 determines the effect mode transition based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. The determination of the transition to the effect mode will be described in detail later using the flow shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, for example, the transition to the CZ mode is determined based on winning the CZ lottery in the normal mode.

The effect command transmission means 112 transmits an effect command including information on the determined effect mode type to the sub-control processing unit 200 based on the effect mode transition determination unit 111 determining the effect mode transition.

The privilege processing means 120 includes a CZ lottery means 121 that executes a CZ lottery, a first privilege processing execution means 122 that executes the first privilege processing in the first game (first game) in the CZ mode, and a CZ mode. The second privilege processing execution means 123 that executes the second privilege processing in the last game (second game), the privilege management means 124 that manages the privilege, the ART lottery means 125 that executes the ART lottery, and the ART game. It is provided with ART management means 126 for managing the above.

The CZ lottery means 121 executes the CZ lottery based on the winning of the special area (rare lip, rare bell) in the normal mode.

In this embodiment, the CZ lottery may be executed based not only on the winning of the special area but also on the winning of other winning areas, or the CZ lottery may be executed based on the winning of the special area in the CZ mode. You may. In addition, when the above-mentioned ART main precursor mode or ART fake precursor mode that can be shifted after the end of the CZ mode is provided as the production mode, the CZ lottery is executed in these precursor modes and the CZ lottery is won. The game information storage area 150 may store the right to shift to the CZ mode, and for example, the effect mode may be shifted to the CZ mode after the ART fake precursor mode ends.

The first privilege processing execution means (privilege lottery means) 122 executes the number of executions of the privilege lottery for determining one privilege from a plurality of types of privileges based on the operation of the start lever 15 in the first game of the CZ mode. The number of times is decided by the lottery, and the privilege lottery is executed for the determined number of executions. Specifically, in the execution number determination lottery, the execution number table shown in FIG. 15 is referred to, and one execution number is determined from 1, 5, and 10 times.

In this embodiment, the execution number table may include "0 times", that is, the privilege lottery may be executed 0 times in one privilege process. Further, the lottery for determining the number of executions may be repeated until one result (for example, a loss) is obtained, and the number of times for another result (for example, a hit) may be determined as the number of executions.

The first privilege processing execution means 122 executes the privilege lottery as many times as the number of executions determined in the execution number determination lottery. The privilege lottery is a lottery performed by referring to (using) the privilege table shown in FIG. 11, and is a lottery without loss in which any one of ART, production points 100, and production points 10 is always determined. In this embodiment, the privilege lottery may be a lottery with a loss.

The second privilege processing execution means (privilege lottery means) 123 executes the second privilege processing based on the operation of the start lever 15 in the last game in the CZ mode. Since the second privilege processing is the same as the first privilege processing, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The privilege management means (privilege granting means) 124 stores the privilege determined in both the first and second privilege processing in the game information storage area 150, and performs every cycle in the non-ART mode according to the type of the game mode. The ART is stored in the game information storage area 150 based on the winning of the ART lottery.

Further, when the privilege management means 124 stores an ART in the game information storage area 150 at the end of the CZ mode, the privilege management means 124 extracts one of the ARTs. The effect mode transition determination means 111 determines the transition to the ART mode based on the privilege management means 124 extracting the ART.

The effect mode control means 110 executes a predetermined effect (such as a spinning reel effect using the movements of the reels 34 to 36) on the effect device based on the type of the privilege determined in each privilege process of the CZ mode. Control. For example, when ART is included in the privilege determined by each privilege processing, the rotation cylinder effect A is executed with a probability of 10%, the rotation cylinder effect B is executed with a probability of 30%, and the rotation cylinder effect C is executed with a probability of 60%. When ART is not included, the rotation cylinder effect A is executed with a probability of 40%, the rotation cylinder effect B is executed with a probability of 30%, and the rotation cylinder effect C is executed with a probability of 30%.

The ART lottery means 125 executes the ART lottery according to the period of stay in the game mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, in modes A and B, the first count numbers are "120", "240", "360", "480", "600", "720", and "840". The ART lottery is executed with a winning probability of 5% at the start of the game corresponding to "960", and the ART lottery is executed with a winning probability of 100% at the start of the game corresponding to "960" (FIG. 16A). In mode C, the ART lottery is executed with a winning probability of 7% at the start of the game in which the first count number corresponds to "120", "240", and "360", and 100 at the start of the game corresponding to "480". The ART lottery is executed with a winning probability of% (Fig. 16 (b)), and in mode D, the winning probability of 10% at the start of the game in which the first counts correspond to "30", "60", and "90". The ART lottery is executed in the above, and the ART lottery is executed with a winning probability of 100% at the start of the game corresponding to "120" (FIG. 16 (c)).

In this embodiment, the winning probability of the ART lottery (5%, 7%, 10%) differs depending on the type of the game mode, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the winning of the ART lottery is not limited to the type of the game mode. The probabilities may be the same (eg 5%). Further, in the present embodiment, the execution time of the ART lottery differs depending on the type of the game mode, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the execution time of the ART lottery may be the same regardless of the type of the game mode. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, the ART lottery is executed every time the first count number reaches a predetermined number (every fixed cycle), but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the first count number is ". The ART lottery may be executed every time (randomly) reaches "10", "200", "600", for example, every time the first count reaches "240", "480", "960". In addition to executing the ART lottery, the ART lottery may be executed every time the game is executed while the first count number is between "360 and 370".

The ART management means 126 stores a predetermined number of ART games in the game information storage area 150 at the time of transition to the ART mode, and each time a game is played in the ART mode, the ART game stored in the game information storage area 150. The number of times is subtracted by "1". The effect mode transition determining means 111 determines the transition to the non-ART mode based on the number of ART games stored in the game information storage area 150 becoming “0”.

Next, the game mode control means 140 for controlling the game mode will be described with reference to FIG. 3 and the like.

The game mode control means (variable means) 140 sets a game mode transition determining means 141 for determining a game mode transition, a game mode type determining means 142 for determining a game mode type, and a variation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate. The variable pattern setting means 143, the selection table setting means 144 for setting the selection table, and the privilege table setting means 145 for setting the privilege table are provided.

The game mode transition determination means (variable means) 141 determines the transition of the game mode based on the fact that the ART is stored in the game information storage area 150 (granting the ART). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The game mode type determining means (type determining means) 142 determines the mode B based on the fact that ART is given in the mode A, decides the mode D based on the fact that the ART is given in the mode B, and determines the mode. Mode C is determined based on the fact that ART is granted in D, and one game mode is determined from modes A to D in the game mode lottery based on the fact that ART is granted in mode C (Fig.). 10).

As shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern setting means 143 sets the variation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate for each cycle based on the type of the game mode and the current number of cycles. The fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate set by the fluctuation pattern setting means 143 is stored (set) in the game information storage area 150.

Specifically, the variation pattern setting means (variation means) 143 sets the variation pattern 1 regardless of the type of the game mode in the case of the first cycle, and in the case of the game mode of the mode A, the second and fourth , In the case of even-numbered cycles, which are the 6th and 8th cycles, the fluctuation pattern 3 with the lowest ART grant rate is set, and in the case of odd-numbered cycles, which are the 3rd, 5th, and 7th cycles, ART is higher than the fluctuation pattern 3. A fluctuation pattern 2 having a high grant rate of is set. Similarly, when the game mode is mode B, the variation pattern 2 is set in the case of an even cycle, the variation pattern 3 is set in the case of an odd cycle, and the even cycle (second) is set when the game mode is mode C. , The fluctuation pattern 3 is set in the case of the fourth cycle), and the fluctuation pattern 2 is set in the case of the odd cycle (third cycle). Since the mode D is composed of only the first cycle, the fluctuation pattern 1 is set in the case of the mode D.

The selection table setting means (variation means, selection table determination means) 144 sets a selection table (FIG. 14) for each section update based on the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate set by the fluctuation pattern setting means 143. To do. The selection table set by the selection table setting means 144 is stored (set) in the game information storage area 150.

Specifically, the selection table setting means 144 selects one selection table from the plurality of selection tables based on the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate stored in the game information storage area 150 at the start of the section. Set. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, since the fluctuation pattern 1 is set in the first cycle of the mode A, the selection table A (extremely low) and the second selection table A (extremely low) at the start of the first section of the first cycle in the mode A. The selection table B (low) is set at the start of the section, the selection table A (extremely low) is set at the start of the third section, and the selection table E (extremely high) is set at the start of the fourth section.

The privilege table setting means (variable means, privilege table determining means) 145 refers to the selection table set by the selection table setting means 144 for each section, that is, is stored in the game information storage area 150 for each section. Refer to the selected table and set the privilege table every time the section is updated. The privilege table set by the privilege table setting means 145 is stored (set) in the game information storage area 150, respectively.

Specifically, the privilege table setting means 145 refers to the selection table set in the section at the start of the section, and determines one privilege table from the plurality of privilege tables by a selection lottery. The determined privilege table is set as the privilege table used in the privilege processing in the CZ mode until the relevant section elapses.

Next, the processing procedure of the game related to the slot machine S of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Steps S1 to S5)
When the specified number of medals are inserted into the slot machine S (S1), the start lever 15 is activated (S2), and after that, when the start lever 15 is operated (S3), an internal lottery is performed (S4). ). Then, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined by the internal lottery is set to ON (S5).

In the present embodiment, in step S5, an effect command including information on the winning flag set to ON is transmitted to the sub-control processing unit 200, and when the sub-control processing unit 200 receives the effect command, the effect mode is set. Various effects (for example, batting order effects) corresponding to the winning combinations determined by the internal lottery according to the type are executed on the sub monitor 6 or the like.

(Step S100)
Next, the first effect mode control process is executed according to the type of effect mode, and when the execution of this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S200. The first effect mode control process will be described later.

(Step S200)
Next, the first game mode control process is executed according to the type of the game mode, and when the execution of this process is completed, the process is moved to step S6. The first game mode control process will be described later.

(Steps S6 to S8)
Next, the rotation of each reel 34 to 36 is started all at once (S6) on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start time of rotation of each reel 34 to 36 in the previous game, and all the reels are started. Enables all stop button operations after reaching steady rotation (S7). Then, the corresponding reel is stopped based on the operation of each of the activated stop buttons 16 to 18 (S8).

(Steps S9 to S13)
Next, a game result determination process is performed to determine whether or not the symbol combination related to the winning combination associated with the winning area determined in the internal lottery in step S4 is displayed on the valid line L (S9), and this game result determination is performed. Depending on the process, the medal payout process (S10) by winning a small winning combination, the replay setting process (S11) by displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination on the valid line L, and the gaming state within the normal state. The winning flag is turned ON according to the result of the game state transition process (S12) due to the fact that the symbol combination related to the re-game combination or the CB combination that functions as the transfer combination is displayed on the effective line L, and the game result determination process. The winning flag control process (S13) for controlling OFF is performed.

(Step S300)
Next, the second effect mode control process is executed according to the type of effect mode, and when the execution of this process is completed, the process is transferred to step S400. The second effect mode control process will be described later.

(Step S400)
Next, the second game mode control process is executed according to the type of the game mode, and when the execution of this process is completed, the game is terminated. The second game mode control process will be described later.

As described above, in the present embodiment, an internal lottery for determining the winning or losing of a plurality of types of winning areas is performed based on the game start operation of the start lever 15 when a predetermined number of medals are inserted, and the reels 34 to 36 are selected. The rotation is started, and the rotation of each reel 34 to 36 is stopped based on the operation of the activated stop buttons 16 to 18 and the result of the internal lottery, and one game is performed. Then, during this one game, a plurality of types of commands represented by an effect command or the like are transmitted to the sub-control processing unit 200 at a predetermined timing.

Next, the first effect mode control process (S100) will be described below with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21. 18 to 21 are flows executed when the effect mode stays in the normal mode and the CZ mode. The flow executed when the effect mode is the ART mode is not shown, but in the ART mode, when the number of ART games stored in the game information storage area 150 becomes “0”, the flow is executed. , The normal mode standby flag indicating that the transition to the normal mode is in the waiting state is set to ON, and the first effect mode control process is terminated.

(Steps S101 to S104)
First, "1" is added to the first count number stored in the game information storage area 150 (S101), and whether the ART lottery waiting flag indicating that the execution of the ART lottery is in the waiting state is set to ON. It is determined whether or not (S102). At this time, when the ART lottery waiting flag is ON (Yes in S102), the ART lottery table (FIG. 16) corresponding to the type of the game mode in which the player is staying is referred to, and the ART is based on the first count number. The lottery is executed (S103), and after that, the ART lottery standby flag is set to OFF (S104). On the other hand, if the ART lottery waiting flag is not ON (No in S102), the process is moved to step S107.

(Steps S105 to S106)
Next, it is determined whether or not the ART lottery has been won (S105), and if the ART lottery is won (Yes in S105), the ART standby flag indicating that the transition to the ART mode is waiting is turned ON. (S106) to end the first effect mode control process. On the other hand, if the ART lottery is not won (No in S105), the process proceeds to step S107.

(Steps S107 to S108)
Next, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the normal mode (S107), and if it is the normal mode (Yes in S107), the normal mode process (S110) is executed. On the other hand, when it is not the normal mode (No in S107), it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the CZ mode (S108). At this time, in the case of the CZ mode (Yes in S108), the CZ mode process (S120) is executed, and in the case of not in the CZ mode (No in S108), the first effect mode control process is terminated.

Next, the normal mode control process (S110) will be described below with reference to FIG.

(Steps S111 to S115)
First, it is determined whether or not the ART standby flag indicating that the transition to the ART mode is in the waiting state is ON (S111), and when the ART standby flag is ON (Yes in S111), the normal mode is used. End the control process. On the other hand, when the ART standby flag is not ON (No in S111), it is determined whether or not the special area has been won in the internal lottery in step S4 (S112), and when the special area has not been won (No in S112). ) Ends the normal mode control process. On the other hand, when the special area is won (Yes in S112), the CZ lottery is executed (S113), and it is determined whether or not the CZ lottery is won (S114). At this time, when the CZ lottery is won (Yes in S114), the CZ standby flag indicating that the transition to the CZ mode is in the waiting state is set to ON (S115), and the normal mode control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the CZ lottery is not won (No in S114), the normal mode control process is terminated without setting the CZ standby flag to ON.

In this embodiment, the process of steps S112 to S115 may be performed when the ART standby flag is ON. In this case, the ART standby flag and the CZ standby flag may be duplicated (although the transition between the ART mode and the CZ mode may be duplicated), but in this case, for example, the ART mode Either one of the mode and the CZ mode is prioritized to shift the effect mode, and after the preferentially transferred effect mode is completed, the effect mode is shifted to the other effect mode.

Next, the CZ mode control process will be described below with reference to FIG.

(Steps S121-S124)
First, it is determined whether or not the number of games (the number of CZs) in the CZ mode is "1" (the first game in the CZ mode) (S121). At this time, when the number of CZs is "1" (Yes in S121), the first privilege process is executed (S140) and the CZ mode control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the number of CZs is not "1" (No in S121), the second privilege processing is executed (S150), and after that, based on the type of privilege determined in the first and second privilege processing. A predetermined effect is executed (S122). Then, it is determined whether or not ART is given in the first and second privilege processing (whether or not ART is stored in the game information storage area 150) (S123), and when ART is given (Yes in S123). When the ART standby flag in the waiting state for transition to the ART mode is set to ON (S124) and ART is not assigned (No in S123), the CZ mode control process is terminated without setting the ART standby flag to ON. ..

Next, the first privilege processing (S140) will be described below with reference to FIG. Since the same processing is performed in the first privilege processing and the second privilege processing (S150), the description of the second privilege processing will be omitted.

(Steps S141-S142)
First, an execution number lottery for determining the execution number of the privilege lottery is performed (S141), and the execution number of the privilege lottery determined by the execution number lottery is stored in the game information storage area 150 (S142).

In the present embodiment, the lottery for the number of executions is configured to be performed by the operation of the start lever 15, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the third (last) operation of all the stop buttons 16 to 18 is performed. The configuration may be such that the stop button is pressed and the press is released.

(Steps S143 to S145)
Next, it is determined whether or not the number of executions of the privilege lottery stored in the game information storage area 150 is "0" (S143), and if the number of executions is not "0" (No in S143). , "1" is subtracted from the number of executions stored in the game information storage area 150 (S144), and the privilege lottery is executed once based on the subtraction of 1 (S145). At this time, the privilege lottery is performed with reference to the privilege table (normal, rare, super rare, super super rare) stored (set) in the game information storage area 150, and the privilege lottery results in ART and production points 100. , One of the benefits is determined from the production points 10. The privilege table stored (set) in the game information storage area 150 is selected by the privilege table setting means 145 with reference to the selection table (FIG. 14) set in the section at the start of the section. It was decided by.

(Step S146)
Next, the privilege determined by the privilege lottery in step S145 is stored in the game information storage area 150 (S146), and the process is transferred to step S147.

(Step S147)
Next, it is determined whether or not the cumulative value of the effect points stored in the game information storage area 150 has reached "10000" (S147). When the cumulative value of the production points has reached "10000" (Yes in S147), the process is moved to step S148. On the other hand, when the cumulative value of the effect points has not reached "10000" (No in S147), the process is moved to step S143 again.

(Step S148)
Next, when the cumulative value of the effect points reaches "10000", the effect points "10000" are extracted (subtracted) from the game information storage area 150, and 1 in the game information storage area 150 based on this extraction. Two ARTs are stored (added) (S148). After that, the process is transferred to step S143 again, and the processes of steps S143 to S148 are repeatedly executed until the number of executions of the privilege lottery stored in the game information storage area 150 becomes "0". That is, the privilege lottery is executed as many times as the number of times determined by the execution number lottery.

Next, the first game mode control process (S200) will be described below with reference to FIG. When the effect mode is the ART mode, the first game mode control process is not performed.

(Steps S201 to S202)
First, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the normal mode (S201), and in the case of the normal mode (Yes in S201), the second count number stored in the game information storage area 150 is "1". Is added (S202) and the process is transferred to step S203, and when the mode is not in the normal mode (No in S201), the process is transferred to step S203 without adding "1" to the second count number.

(Step S203)
Next, it is determined whether or not the ART standby flag indicating that the transition to the ART mode is in the waiting state is set to ON (S203), and when the ART standby flag is ON (Yes in S203), the game mode The game mode determination process for determining the above is performed (S210), and the first game mode control process is terminated. That is, the type of the game mode is determined based on the grant of ART. On the other hand, if the ART standby flag is not ON (No in S203), the process is moved to step S204. The game mode determination process (S210) will be described later with reference to FIG. 23.

(Steps S204 to S207)
Next, it is determined whether or not the selection lottery waiting flag indicating that the execution of the selection lottery for determining the privilege table to be used in the CZ mode is in the waiting state is set to ON (S204), and the selection lottery waiting flag is set. When it is ON (Yes in S204), a selection lottery for determining the privilege table to be used in the CZ mode is executed based on the selection table (FIG. 14) stored (set) in the game information storage area 150. (S205). After that, the privilege table determined in the selection lottery in step S205 is stored (set) in the game information storage area 150 (S206), the selection lottery standby flag is turned off (S207), and the first game mode control process is terminated. .. As a result, the privilege table used in this section has been set (determined). The fact that the selection lottery standby flag is set to ON in step S204 indicates that one section has ended in the previous game and a new section has started in this game.

In the example of the present embodiment, the second count number is counted in the normal mode and not in the CZ mode, that is, the second count is interrupted in the CZ mode. Therefore, when the game this time is staying in the CZ mode, the selection lottery for setting the privilege table is not performed (No in S201). Therefore, the privilege table used in the CZ mode is a privilege table set for each section update in the normal mode before shifting to the CZ mode. That is, in the two privilege processes in the CZ mode, a privilege lottery for determining one from a plurality of privileges such as ART is executed using the privilege table set in advance.

Next, the game mode determination process (S210) of the first game mode control process will be described below with reference to FIG. 23.

(Steps S211 to S220)
If the ART standby flag is set to ON (ART is given) during the stay in mode A (Yes in S211), the game mode is determined to be mode B (S212), and the ART standby flag is set during the stay in mode B. Is set to ON (Yes in S213), the game mode is determined to mode D (S214), and the ART standby flag is set to ON during the stay in mode D (Yes in S215). , The game mode is determined to be mode C (S216), and if the ART standby flag is set to ON during the stay in mode C (Yes in S217), the game mode lottery is executed (S218), and the lottery is performed. The game mode is determined (S219). Then, the game mode determined in each step of steps S212, S214, S216, and S219 is stored in the game information storage area 150 (S220), and the game mode determination process is terminated. The game mode information stored in the game information storage area 150 is extracted when the effect mode shifts from the ART mode to the non-ART mode, and stays in the extracted game mode in the non-ART mode.

Next, the second effect mode control process (S300) will be described below with reference to FIG. 24.

(Steps S301 to S309)
When the normal mode standby flag is set to ON (Yes in S301), the effect mode is shifted to the normal mode (S302), and an effect command including information on the normal mode is transmitted to the sub-control processing unit 200. (S303). Similarly, when the CZ mode standby flag is set to ON (Yes in S304), the effect mode is shifted to the CZ mode (S305), and the effect command including the CZ mode information is sent to the sub-control processing unit 200. (S306), if the ART mode standby flag is set to ON (Yes in S307), the effect mode is shifted to the ART mode (S308), and the effect command including the ART mode information is subordinated. It is transmitted to the control processing unit 200 (S309), and the second effect mode control process is terminated.

The effect mode transition means 201 switches to the normal mode based on the reception of the effect command including the information of the normal mode by the sub-control processing unit 200, and is based on the reception of the effect command including the information of the CZ mode. The mode is switched to the CZ mode, and the mode is switched to the ART mode based on the reception of the effect command including the information of the ART mode.

Next, the second game mode control process (S400) will be described below with reference to FIG.

(Step S401)
First, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the non-ART mode (S401), and if it is not the non-ART mode (No in S401), the second game mode control process is terminated. Although not shown, when the ART mode ends in this game and the production mode stays in the non-ART mode from the next game, the game mode information stored in the game information storage area 150 is stored. It will be extracted and stay in the extracted game mode from the next game.

(Steps S402 to S404)
In the case of Yes in step S401, that is, in the non-ART mode, the mode A management process is executed when the game mode is mode A (Yes in S402) (S410), and when the game mode is mode B (in S403). Mode B management process is executed in Yes) (S420), mode C management process is executed when the game mode is mode C (Yes in S404) (S430), and mode D is executed in the game mode (Yes in S405). The mode D management process is executed (S440), and the second game mode control process is terminated. Each mode management process will be described below.

First, the mode A management process (S410) will be described below with reference to FIG. Since the same processing is performed in the mode A management process and the mode B management process (S420), the mode A management process will be described and the mode B management process will be omitted.

(Steps S411 to S412)
First, the first count number stored in the game information storage area 150 is among "119", "239", "359", "479", "599", "719", "839", and "959". It is determined whether or not any of the numerical values, that is, the game immediately before the ART lottery is executed (hereinafter referred to as the game before the ART lottery is executed) (S411), and the current game is the ART lottery. In the case of the pre-execution game (Yes in S411), the ART lottery waiting flag indicating that the execution of the ART lottery is in the waiting state is set to ON (S412), and the process is transferred to step S413. On the other hand, if the game this time is not a game before the execution of the ART lottery (No in S411), the process is moved to step S413 without turning on the ART lottery standby flag.

(Step S413)
Next, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the normal mode (S413), and if it is the normal mode, the process is transferred to step S414, and if it is not the normal mode, the mode A management process is terminated. As shown below, when the effect mode is the normal mode, the process of updating the cycle or section is performed according to the second count number, but the effect mode is an effect mode other than the normal mode. In that case, the process of updating the cycle or interval is not performed. That is, in the CZ mode, by interrupting the second count, the update of the cycle and the section that fluctuates the privilege grant rate is interrupted.

(Steps S414 to S416)
Next, whether or not the second count number stored in the game information storage area 150 is a multiple of "120", that is, this game is the final game of each cycle in the game mode (hereinafter referred to as the cycle final game). (Say.) Is determined (S414), and if the current game is the final game of the cycle (Yes in S414), "1" is added to the cycle stored in the game information storage area 150. While adding (S415), the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate stored in the game information storage area 150 is changed (set) based on the game mode and cycle during the stay (S416).

In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate in the next cycle is set at the end of the cycle, but the configuration is not limited to this configuration, and the CZ privilege in the cycle is set at the start of the cycle. The configuration may be such that the fluctuation pattern of the grant rate is set.

(Steps S417 to S419)
Next, whether or not the second count number stored in the game information storage area 150 is a multiple of "30", that is, this game is the final game of each section in the game mode (hereinafter referred to as the section final game). (Say.) Is determined (S417), and if the current game is the final game of the section (Yes in S417), "1" is added to the section stored in the game information storage area 150. Add (S418). After that, one selection table is determined from a plurality of selection tables based on the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate stored in the game information storage area 150, and the determined selection table is stored in the game information storage area 150. The mode A management process is terminated by storing (setting) and setting the selection lottery standby flag to ON (S419).

When the selection lottery standby flag is set to ON in step S419, the selection stored in the game information storage area 150 in the first game mode control process (S200) in the next game, as described above. By executing the selection lottery with reference to the table (FIG. 14), the privilege table used in the section is determined.

In the present embodiment, at the end of the section, the selection table to be used in the next section is determined based on the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate, the determined selection table is stored in the game information storage area 150, and the section starts. Occasionally, the selection table stored in the game information storage area 150 is used to determine the privilege table to be used in the CZ mode, but the configuration is not limited to this and is stored in the game information storage area 150 at the start of the section. The selection table may be determined based on the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate, and the privilege table to be used in CZ may be determined using the determined selection table. The privilege table to be used in the section may be determined by a selection lottery.

Next, the mode C management process (S430) will be described below with reference to FIG. 27. Note that the mode A management process (mode B management process) and the mode C management process differ only in the timing of executing the ART lottery, and the other processes are the same. Therefore, only the different parts will be described. ..

(Steps S431 to S432)
First, the first count number stored in the game information storage area 150 is any one of "119", "239", "359", and "479", that is, this game executes the ART lottery. It is determined whether or not the game corresponds to the game before the ART lottery execution immediately before (S431), and if the game this time is the game before the ART lottery execution (Yes in S431), the ART lottery standby flag is set to ON. (S432), the process is transferred to step S432. On the other hand, if the game this time is not a game before the execution of the ART lottery (No in S431), the process is transferred to step S433 without turning on the ART lottery standby flag.

Next, the mode D management process (S440) will be described below with reference to FIG. 28.

(Steps S441-S442)
First, the first count number stored in the game information storage area 150 is any one of "29", "59", "89", and "119", that is, this game executes the ART lottery. It is determined whether or not the game corresponds to the game before the ART lottery execution immediately before (S441), and if the game this time is the game before the ART lottery execution (Yes in S441), the execution of the ART lottery is waiting. The ART lottery standby flag indicating the above is set to ON (S442), and the process proceeds to step S443. On the other hand, if the game this time is not a game before the execution of the ART lottery (No in S441), the process is moved to step S443 without turning on the ART lottery standby flag.

(Step S443)
Next, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the normal mode (S443), and if it is the normal mode, the process is transferred to step S444, and if it is not the normal mode, the mode D management process is terminated.

(Steps S444 to S446)
Next, whether or not the second count number stored in the game information storage area 150 is a multiple of "30", that is, whether or not the current game corresponds to the section final game of each section in the game mode. (S444), and when the current game is the final game of the section (Yes in S444), "1" is added to the section stored in the game information storage area 150 (S445). After that, one selection table is determined from a plurality of selection tables based on the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate stored in the game information storage area 150, and the determined selection table is stored in the game information storage area 150. The mode D management process is terminated by storing (setting) and setting the selection lottery standby flag to ON (S446). Since the mode D, which is the heaven mode, is a mode composed of only one cycle, it is not necessary to update the cycle unlike the other modes A to C. Therefore, it is not necessary to determine whether or not this game is the final game of the cycle.

Next, a specific example 1 of the transition between the effect mode and the game mode will be described with reference to FIG. 29. In addition, the specific example 1 shown in FIG. 29 is an example in which ART is given as a privilege in the CZ mode after shifting to the CZ mode based on winning the CZ lottery in the first cycle of the mode A.

Second count number "1" (first section):
In the first cycle of the mode A, the ART grant rate fluctuates for each section based on the fluctuation pattern 1 (FIG. 13) which is most advantageous to the player. In this first section, the selection table A (“extremely low”) is set (FIG. 12). Therefore, at the start of the first section, the privilege table is determined by the selection lottery with reference to the selection table A, and as a result, the privilege table used in the first section is set to "normal".

2nd count number "2-30" (1st section):
Each time the game is executed in the normal mode, the first count number and the second count number are added by "1", the second count number becomes "30", and the first section ends. In this first section, a CZ lottery was held based on the winning of a special area, but the result of this lottery was lost, so the mode did not shift to the CZ mode. Therefore, the first section ended without using the privilege table "normal" set at the start of the first section.

Second count number "31-60" (second section):
In the second section of the first period in mode A, the selection table B (“low”) is set (FIG. 12). Therefore, a selection lottery was performed with reference to the selection table B at the start of the second section, and as a result, the privilege table was set to "rare". In the privilege table "normal" set in the first section, the selection probability of ART is 1%, and in the privilege table "rare" set in the second section, the selection probability of ART is 5%. The rate of granting ART in CZ mode was higher than that in one section. In the second section, the CZ lottery was not performed because the special area was not won in the internal lottery, and the second section ended without using the privilege table "rare" set at the start of the second section.

Second count number "61-90" (third section):
In the third section of the first cycle in mode A, the selection table A (“extremely low”) is set (FIG. 12). Therefore, a selection lottery was performed with reference to the selection table A at the start of the third section, and as a result, the privilege table was set to "normal". As a result, in the third section, the rate of granting ART in the CZ mode decreased again. Since the CZ lottery was not performed in the third section as in the second section, the third section ended without using the privilege table "normal" set at the start of the third section.

2nd count number "91" (4th section):
In the fourth section of the first cycle in the mode A, the selection table E (“extremely high”) having the highest expected value for granting ART is set (FIG. 12). Therefore, the privilege table was determined by the selection lottery with reference to the selection table E at the start of the fourth section, and as a result, the privilege table used in the fourth section was set to "super rare". In this "super rare", the ART selection probability (winning probability) is 20%, so that the ART grant rate in the CZ mode is the highest in the fourth section.

2nd count number "97" (4th section):
In the game in which the second count number of the fourth section was "97", a CZ lottery was performed based on the winning of the special area, and the result of this CZ lottery was a win. As a result, the effect mode shifts from the normal mode to the CZ mode (first CZ mode), and the counting of the second count number (second count) is interrupted.

First CZ mode:
In the CZ mode, only the first count number is counted for each game execution, and the first count numbers are "98" and "99". In this CZ mode, the second count is not interrupted and the privilege table is not changed. Therefore, the privilege table "super rare" (FIG. 11 (d)) set at the start of the fourth section is referred to. Two privilege processes were carried out. Since ART was not given in these two privilege processes, the production mode was changed to the normal mode again.

2nd count number "98-118" (4th section):
As the production mode shifts from the CZ mode to the normal mode, the interrupted second count is restarted, and the first count number and the second count number are added by "1" each time the game is executed in the normal mode. Counting process is performed.

1st count number "120" (2nd count number "118"):
Since the first count number reached "120" in the mode A, the ART lottery was performed with reference to the ART lottery table shown in FIG. 16A for the mode A. Since the result of this ART lottery was lost, the production mode was maintained in the non-ART mode.

Second count number "119" (first count number "121") (fourth section):
In the game of the second count number "119" in the fourth section, the result of the CZ lottery performed based on the winning of the special area becomes a hit, and the production mode shifts to the CZ mode (second CZ mode) again. Again, the second count was interrupted.

First count number "122", "123" (second CZ mode):
In the present embodiment, since the second count is interrupted in the CZ mode, the privilege table is not changed during the CZ mode. Therefore, in the second CZ mode, as in the first CZ mode, the "super-rare" having the highest ART selection probability is referred to, and the privilege processing is performed twice. Then, as ART was given in these two privilege processes, the production mode shifted to the ART mode. Although not shown, it stays in mode B in the normal mode in which the transition is made after the end of the ART mode based on the fact that ART is given in the mode A.

In specific example 1, in the fourth section of the first cycle in mode A, the "super-rare" with the highest ART grant rate is set as a privilege table used in the CZ mode, and this "super-rare" is set. This is an example of a case where ART is given in the second CZ mode after shifting to the CZ mode twice in the fourth section, and the second CZ mode is interrupted due to the interruption of the second count in the CZ mode. This is an example of the case where it is possible to maintain the privilege table used in the above with the "super rare" with the highest ART grant rate. Assuming that the second count continues to be counted in the CZ mode without interruption, the number of the second count becomes "120" in the normal mode shifted after the end of the first CZ mode, and the first cycle. The fourth section of the above is completed, the cycle is updated, and the first section of the second cycle is started. In the first section of the second cycle, the privilege table is determined (set) by the selection lottery with reference to the selection table A (“extremely low”) (FIGS. 12 and 14 (a)). In the second CZ mode, it is extremely likely that the privilege table cannot be maintained as a super rare. As described above, in the present embodiment, by interrupting the second count in the CZ mode, the privilege table currently set can be maintained and the privilege processing can be executed in the CZ mode.

Next, a specific example 2 of the transition between the effect mode and the game mode will be described with reference to FIG. Specific example 2 shown in FIG. 30 is an example in which the game mode transitions in the order of mode D → mode C → mode D.

Mode D:
In mode D, the ART lottery is performed every time the first count reaches a multiple of "30", and when the first count reaches "120", the result of the ART lottery is always won. Since the first count reached "120" in mode D, the result of the ART lottery was a hit and ART was awarded. At this time, the type of game mode for staying in the next normal mode is determined. In the present embodiment, since the game mode is defined to irreversibly shift in the order of mode A → mode B → mode D → mode C, based on the fact that ART is given in mode D, The game mode of the transition destination is determined to be mode C.

Mode C:
Mode C is a game mode in which the player can stay until the second count reaches a maximum of "480", and like mode A, the even cycle which is the second and fourth cycles rather than the odd cycle which is the third cycle. The ART grant rate fluctuates so that the player is more advantageous to the player (a selection table for determining the privilege table is preset for each section). The game proceeded without being granted ART until the second count number changed from "1" to "430" in mode C. The second count number "430" in mode C corresponds to the third section of the fourth cycle, and at the start of this third section, the privilege table used in the third section is determined to be "extremely rare". Was done.

Mode C second count number "431" (first count number "441") (third section):
In the game in which the second count number is "431", a CZ lottery is performed based on the winning of the special area, and the result of this CZ lottery is a win. As a result, the effect mode shifts from the normal mode to the CZ mode, and the second count is interrupted.

CZ mode-ART mode-normal mode:
In the CZ mode, the privilege table "super rare" (Fig. 11 (c)), which has a relatively high ART selection probability (grant rate), is referred to, and the privilege processing is performed twice. ART was granted. As a result, the production mode has changed from the normal mode to the ART mode. Then, the game mode lottery was performed by granting ART in mode C, and as a result, the type of the game mode to stay in the next non-ART mode was determined to be mode D, and stayed in mode D in the next non-ART mode. Although not shown, when the first count reaches "120" in mode D, the result of the ART lottery will be a hit again and the mode will shift to the ART mode.

In the specific example 2, the game mode lottery is performed based on the fact that ART is given in the mode C, and the mode C is shifted to the mode D based on the game mode lottery. This is an example of a case where the game mode is changed so as to reciprocate between the mode D, which is the most advantageous heaven mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game mode in which the mode A → mode B → mode D → mode C irreversibly transitions in a predetermined order, the mode C and the mode D can be reciprocated. By doing so, it is possible to facilitate the transition to the ART mode and provide an attractive game machine that can attract players.

As described above, in the first embodiment, a plurality of types of benefits (ART, production points) are provided, and a dedicated CZ mode is provided in which benefits are given by a privilege lottery from among these plurality of types of benefits. Therefore, the player's attention can be attracted to the transition to the CZ mode.

The slot machine S of the first embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of privilege tables (normal, rare, super rare, super super rare) used in the privilege lottery in the CZ mode, and these plurality of types of privilege are provided. The table is configured so that the selection probabilities of benefits such as ART are different from each other. Therefore, the ART grant rate can be easily changed by changing the type of the privilege table used in the CZ mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, a plurality of types (selection tables A to E) are provided, which are defined so that a plurality of types of privilege tables are selected with a predetermined selection probability. These plurality of types of selection tables include those having different selection probabilities such as the privilege table "super rare" and "super rare". Then, one section is set to the second count number "30", and the privilege table used in the CZ mode is determined by a selection lottery with reference to any selection table for each update of this section. As a result, the privilege grant rate can be changed each time the section is updated, and the privilege grant rate is maintained with a certain probability, so that the production mode stays in the non-ART mode for a long period of time. Can be prevented. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and causing boredom.

In particular, in the first embodiment, the transition of the game mode is managed by the second count number that counts only in the normal mode, and one section is set as the second count number "30", and the privilege is given with a relatively small number of games. The table can be changed. As a result, it is possible to secure many opportunities to change the ART grant rate from a low probability to a high probability, and it is possible to continue to give the player the expectation for the ART grant. On the other hand, since the privilege table used in the CZ mode can be changed every time the second count number "30" is updated in a relatively short section, it is possible to prevent the chance of granting ART from continuing for a long period of time. Is also possible. As described above, in the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, by setting the second count number in one section to a relatively small number (30), the chance of granting ART is likely to come, but the slot machine S is granted ART. It is possible to realize playability in which the chance ends in a relatively short period of time. By increasing the number of second counts in one section of the game machine, it is difficult for the chance of granting ART to arrive, but the chance of granting ART continues for a relatively long period of time. It is possible, and by increasing or decreasing the number of second counts in one section, it is possible to adjust the frequency of transition to ART mode and the length of stay.

In the first embodiment, the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate is changed every time the cycle in the normal mode is updated, and the privilege table used in the CZ mode can be changed every time the section in the normal mode is updated. By making it possible to change the type of game mode that defines the privilege grant rate for each grant of ART in the mode, the grant rate of ART can be changed as the game progresses. As described above, in the first embodiment, since a plurality of types of triggers for changing the ART grant rate are provided, it is possible to provide an interesting game machine that does not cause boredom.

In the first embodiment, regardless of the type of the game mode, the second count number "120", which is counted only in the normal mode, is set as one cycle, and this one cycle is divided into four equal sections. One section is set to the second count number "30", and the ART grant rate is changed according to the type of the game mode for each update of one cycle and one section, but the game is not limited to this configuration. Depending on the type of mode, at least one of one cycle and one section may be different. For example, in modes A to C, the second count number "140" is set as one cycle, and this one cycle is divided into four equal sections, and one section is set as the second count number "35", while mode D. Then, the second count number "30" is set as one cycle, and this one cycle is divided into three equal sections, and one section is set as the second count number "10". Further, for example, in a predetermined game mode, the second count number "N" (N is a natural number of 1 or more) is set to one cycle, and this one cycle is divided into four unequal sections, and the second in one section. The count numbers are different, or one cycle is set to "M" (M is a natural number of 1 or more) and "L" (L is a natural number of 1 or more), and one section is "P" (P is M). And L's common divisor, which is smaller than M and L), may be configured so that the second count number in one interval is different. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a game machine with a taste by changing the variation mode of the ART grant rate for each type of game mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, the ART lottery is periodically executed in the non-ART mode based on the first count number for counting the number of games in both the normal mode and the CZ mode. That is, the slot machine S can not only give a feeling of expectation for the transition to the ART mode according to the type of the game mode managed by the second count number, but also manage the ART by the first count number. The lottery can also give a sense of expectation for the transition to the ART mode. As a result, it is possible to secure an opportunity to shift to the ART mode and improve the playability.

Further, in the first embodiment, a fluctuation pattern (CZ privilege) in which the privilege grant rate fluctuates in a predetermined mode in advance so that the privilege grant rate can be changed each time the cycle is updated, with four sections as one cycle. A plurality of types of grant rate fluctuation patterns) are provided, and CZ privilege grant rate fluctuation patterns are associated with each cycle according to the type of game mode. In this way, the privilege grant rate in the CZ mode can be changed for each cycle and each section (as the game progresses) to enhance the taste of the game.

In particular, in the fourth section of the first cycle, regardless of the type of the game mode, the privilege table to be used in the fourth section is determined by referring to the selection table E having a high ART grant rate. The fourth section of one cycle can play the role of a chance zone, which is a chance to shift to the ART mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, depending on the type of the game mode, an even-numbered cycle, which is each of the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth cycles as in mode B, may be set as a chance zone for granting ART, or a mode. As in A, the odd-numbered cycles, which are the third, fifth, and seventh cycles, are set as the chance zone for granting ART, and the privilege grant rate is changed for each cycle, so it is managed by the second count number. It is possible to attract the player's interest to the type of game mode and the type of cycle.

Then, the slot machine S according to the first embodiment simply changes the grant rate of the privilege according to the number of games or the like, as in the conventional game machine, or simply obtains the privilege based on the winning of the ART lottery. The game mode for defining the privilege grant rate in the CZ mode is determined with the grant of ART as an opportunity, and the player is allowed to stay in the determined game mode, instead of shifting to the CZ mode in which the grant rate is different. The grant rate of benefits is changed as the game progresses according to the type of the game mode. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game property different from that of the conventional game machine.

In the first embodiment, only when ART is given in mode C, one game mode from modes A to D is determined by a game mode lottery, but the configuration is not limited to this. , The game mode lottery may be executed by granting ART in a game mode other than mode C.

In the first embodiment, the game mode lottery is executed based on the fact that ART is given in mode C, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and when ART is given in mode C, the lottery is executed. The game mode lottery is executed according to the game situation (for example, the number of games played when ART is given in mode C is a predetermined number of times such as "odd number", "even number", or "doublet"). Alternatively, for example, in a predetermined game mode (for example, mode A), the game mode lottery may be performed based on the result of the internal lottery or the establishment of predetermined conditions such as the reels 34 to 36 being stopped in a predetermined mode. The right to execute is determined by lottery, the right to execute the game mode lottery is granted based on winning this lottery, the ART is given in the predetermined game mode, and the right to execute the game mode lottery is acquired. The game mode lottery may be executed only when the lottery is performed.

In the first embodiment, the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate is associated with each cycle in advance for each type of game mode, and the section is updated in the normal mode based on the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate. Each time, one privilege table is determined by referring to the selection table associated with the section, and if the CZ lottery is won in the section and the mode shifts to the CZ mode, the CZ mode is performed twice. In the privilege processing, the privilege lottery is executed by referring to one privilege table determined in advance, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the privilege table is set to 2 by referring to the selection table based on the update of the section. One of the two determined privilege tables is used for the first privilege processing in CZ mode to perform a privilege lottery, and the other privilege table is used for the second privilege processing in CZ mode. It may be configured to perform a privilege lottery.

In the first embodiment, since the type, cycle, and section of the game mode are not suggested by the production, it is possible to keep the privilege grant rate in the current CZ mode secret from the player. However, in the first embodiment, the game mode irreversibly transitions in a predetermined order of mode A → mode B → mode D → mode C by granting ART, depending on the type of game mode. The so-called number of ceilings that always realizes the transition to the ART mode is predetermined, and the cycle and section in the game mode are managed by the second count number that counts the number of games only in the normal mode. Therefore, it is possible to make the player play the game while predicting the fluctuation of the privilege grant rate depending on the grant of ART, the number of ceilings, and the number of games played in the normal mode (second count number).

In the first embodiment, the type of the privilege table determined by the selection lottery at the start of each section is kept secret from the player, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the privilege table determined by the selection lottery is not limited to this configuration. The type may be suggested or notified by an effect device such as a sub monitor 6, that is, a configuration may be used in which the grant rate of benefits in the CZ mode is suggested or notified.

In the present embodiment, the execution of the ART lottery periodically performed in the non-ART mode is managed by the first count number, and the predetermined number (ceiling number) of the first count is reached according to the type of the game mode. It has a so-called ceiling function that always wins the result of the ART lottery. In this way, by managing the ART lottery with the first count number that counts the number of games in both the normal mode and the CZ mode, instead of the second count number that interrupts the count in the CZ mode, each game mode By not delaying the arrival of the preset number of ceilings, it is possible to prevent the period of stay in the non-ART mode from being prolonged and causing a decrease in the motivation to play.

Further, in the first embodiment, when ART is given in mode C, the game mode of the transition destination is determined by the game mode lottery, so that the transition of the game mode becomes monotonous. Can be prevented.

In the first embodiment, the non-ART mode shifts between the normal mode in which the CZ lottery is executed by winning the special area and the CZ mode in which the privilege processing is executed a plurality of times (twice) by winning the CZ lottery. However, the configuration is not limited to this, for example, a normal mode in which a CZ lottery is executed by winning a special area, and a CZ1 mode in which a transition is made by winning a CZ lottery to execute a plurality of privilege processes. A CZ2 mode is provided in which only the grantability of ART is always determined by ART lottery among multiple types of benefits, and the right to shift to CZ2 mode can be granted by the privilege processing performed in CZ1 mode, or in normal mode. Based on the fact that the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the CZ1 lottery or the CZ2 lottery may be performed, the CZ1 lottery may be won to shift to the CZ1 mode, and the CZ2 lottery may be won to shift to the CZ2 mode. If the right to shift to CZ2 mode can be granted by the privilege processing of CZ1 mode, both the right to shift to CZ2 mode and the right to shift to ART mode may be granted as a privilege. In this case, for example, it is preferable to prioritize the transition to the CZ2 mode over the transition to the ART mode so that one of them is prioritized over the other.

In the first embodiment, the production mode is immediately shifted to the CZ mode based on winning the CZ lottery in the normal mode, but the shift to the CZ mode is based on the winning of the CZ lottery. The CZ main precursor mode is shifted to, and the CZ main precursor mode is terminated based on the predetermined number of games (for example, 5 times) being played in this CZ main precursor mode, and the production mode is changed to the CZ mode. It may be configured to be allowed. In this configuration, if the second counting means 132 is configured to count the number of games in the CZ precursor mode, the section or cycle may be updated during the CZ precursor mode. In this case, It is possible to change the privilege table set in advance in the selection lottery to another privilege table before shifting to the CZ main precursor mode, and it is possible to change the grant rate of the privilege in the CZ mode to be shifted from now on. As a result, if "normal" shown in FIG. 11 (a), which has the lowest ART grant rate, is set as the privilege table before the transition to the CZ precursor mode, the section or the like in the CZ precursor mode is updated. This gives a chance to change the ART grant rate with high probability. On the other hand, if the "super-rare" shown in FIG. 11 (d), which has the highest ART grant rate, is set as a privilege table before the transition to the CZ precursor mode, the section during the CZ precursor mode, etc. The rate of granting ART may fluctuate with a low probability due to the update of. In this way, by making it possible to change the privilege table during the stay in the CZ present omen mode, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a different taste from that of the first embodiment. However, since the ART grant rate fluctuates with a low probability during the stay in the CZ precursor mode, "super rare" and "super rare" with a high ART grant rate are privileged before the transition to the CZ precursor mode. When the mode is set to the CZ precursor mode and the section is updated in this CZ precursor mode, the privilege table is not changed regardless of the update of the section, that is, ART. The grant rate of ART may be maintained with a high probability, or the grant rate of ART may be maintained with a high probability by interrupting the count in the CZ precursor mode by the second counting means 132. good. Of course, it goes without saying that the second counting means 132 may be configured to interrupt the counting in the CZ precursor mode regardless of whether the ART grant rate is high or low.

In the first embodiment, the normal mode is terminated and the mode is shifted to the CZ mode based on the fact that the CZ lottery is won in the normal mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the second counting means is used in the normal mode. The configuration may be such that the CZ mode is shifted every time the second count number of 132 counts reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 240 times), that is, at regular intervals. In the modified example, the transition condition to the CZ mode may be set for each type of the game mode. For example, in the normal mode of modes A and B, the mode shifts to the CZ mode every time the first count reaches 360 times, and in the normal mode of mode C, the CZ mode is set every time the first count reaches 240 times. In the normal mode of mode D, the mode is shifted to the CZ mode every time the first count reaches 120 times.

In the first embodiment, the ART grant rate can be changed by determining one privilege table to be used in the CZ mode by a selection lottery from a plurality of types for each update of the section in the normal mode. Therefore, the ART grant rate may not change, but it is not limited to this configuration, and ART is granted every time the section is updated so that the privilege table determined in this section is different from the privilege table determined in the previous section. The rate may be changed without fail, or if the same privilege table is determined by a selection lottery over a plurality of times (for example, 3 times or 5 times) in a row, the privilege table is used as another privilege. It may be configured to change to a table.

Subsequently, the slot machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Comparing the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the processes for determining the type of the game mode are mainly different. Therefore, a part different from the first embodiment will be described, and the same part will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 31, the game mode control means 300 according to the second embodiment is for changing the set value indicating the ball output rate and clearing the information stored in the game information storage area 150 (so-called RAM clear). A second count number determining means 306 for determining the second count number within a predetermined range is further provided based on any of the above (hereinafter, referred to as the establishment of a special condition). In addition, based on the establishment of the special condition, the effect mode shifts to the normal mode of the non-ART mode.

The game mode type determining means 302 determines the type of the game mode to mode A based on the establishment of the special condition, and the game mode transition determining means 301 shifts to the mode A determined by the game mode type determining means 302. The second count number determining means 306 determines the second count number within the range of "1 to 120" based on the establishment of the special condition, and sets the determined second count number as the initial value. The variable pattern setting means 303 sets the variable pattern 1 corresponding to the first cycle based on the mode A determined by the game mode type determining means 302, and the selection table setting means 304 sets the second count number determining means. A selection table corresponding to the determined initial value (section) of 306 is set, and the privilege table setting means 305 sets the privilege table with reference to the selection table set by the selection table setting means 304. Then, the second counting means 132 adds "1" to the second count number each time the game is played in the normal mode so that the second count starts from the initial value set by the second count number determining means 306. To do.

Here, in the first embodiment, the number of ceilings (960 in modes A and B, 480 in mode C, 120 in mode D) of the first count number is predetermined for each game mode, and in each game mode. The maximum number of the second count is "960" in modes A and B, "480" in mode C, and "120" in mode D, as shown in FIG. 12, in relation to the ceiling of the first count. ing. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the effect mode shifts to the non-ART mode (normal mode) and the game mode stays in the mode A based on the establishment of the special condition. Then, when the game is started for the first time after the special condition is satisfied, the counting of the second count number is started from the initial value (range of "1 to 120") set by the second count number determining means 306. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 32, the maximum number of the second counts in the mode A is "1080" (120 + 960), and the mode A is the second when one cycle composed of four sections is repeated 9 times in a row. The maximum number of counts "1080" will be reached. Since the variation mode of the privilege grant rate from the first cycle to the eighth cycle is the same in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, FIG. 32 shows the second cycle to the eighth cycle. It is omitted.

As described above, in the second embodiment, since the counting of the second count number is started within the range of "1-120" based on the establishment of the special condition, the type of the game mode and the initial stage of the second count number are started. The value can suggest a change in the set value.

Further, in the second embodiment, the initial value set by the second count number determining means 306 based on the establishment of the special condition serves as a chance zone to which the fluctuation pattern 1 most advantageous to the player is associated in advance. Since it corresponds to the first cycle of carrying, the ART grant rate can be set advantageously for the player by changing the set value.

In particular, it is also possible to set the initial value of the second count number to the fourth section in which the ART grant rate is highest in the first cycle, that is, the second count number "91-120" due to the establishment of the special condition. In this case, the player can be uplifted. However, since the initial value of the second count number is determined within the range of "1 to 120", when the initial value of the second count number is set to "120", the second count number "120" The game is started from, and the cycle is updated by the end of the game, and the first cycle, which is most advantageous to the player, ends.

In the second embodiment, the initial value of the second count number is determined from "1", "31", "61", and "91" by lottery or the like based on the establishment of the special condition, that is, , The initial value may be determined from the first game of the first section, the first game of the second section, the first game of the third section, and the first game of the fourth section. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game is started from the last game (second count number "120") related to the fourth section of the first cycle.

Further, in the second embodiment, the initial value of the second count number may be determined according to the mode of changing the set value. For example, when the set value is changed from 3 mag to 1 mag in order to lower the ball output rate, the initial value of the 2nd count is set to the beginning of the 4th section having the highest benefit grant rate in the 1st cycle. When the game (second count number "91") is determined, or when the set value is changed from 2 mag to 6 mag in order to increase the ball output rate, the initial value of the second count is changed to the second count. It may be decided to be the first game in the first section or the third section where the privilege grant rate is the lowest in one cycle, or vice versa, that is, the second when the ball output rate is changed to a low value. The initial value of the count may be determined as the first game in the first section or the third section, or may be determined as the first game in the fourth section when the ball output rate is changed to a high value. Further, even in a configuration in which the initial value of the second count is determined according to whether the set value is changed to an even value (2, 4, 6) or an odd value (1, 3, 5). good.

In the second embodiment, the game mode type determining means 302 may be configured to determine the type of the game mode to mode A or mode B based on the establishment of special conditions, or may be configured by a game mode lottery. The configuration may be such that one game mode is determined from the modes A to D. Further, in the second embodiment, the initial value of the second count number is set within the range of "1 to 120" not only when the special condition is satisfied but also based on the fact that ART is given in the predetermined game mode. It may be a configuration to be determined.

In the first and second embodiments, the fluctuation patterns (variation patterns 1 to 3) of the CZ privilege grant rate are associated with each cycle in advance according to the type of game mode (modes A to D), and the current cycle is set. Based on the variation pattern of the associated CZ privilege grant rate, the ART grant rate can be changed by making it possible to change the type of the privilege table each time the section is updated, but the configuration is not limited to this. .. An example of the third embodiment will be described below.

In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, the privilege table is associated with each section in advance according to the type of cycle (first cycle, even cycle, odd cycle). Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern of the CZ privilege grant rate, "normal" in the first section, "rare" in the second section, "normal" in the third section, and "super rare" in the fourth section correspond in advance. The attached fluctuation pattern 4 and the fluctuation pattern in which "normal" is associated with the first section, "rare" is assigned to the second section, "normal" is assigned to the third section, and "extremely rare" is associated with the fourth section. 5 and a variation pattern 6 in which "normal" is provided in the first section, "rare" in the second section, "normal" in the third section, and "rare" in the fourth section are provided in advance, and a game mode is provided. Any of the fluctuation patterns 4 to 6 is associated with each cycle in advance according to the above.

Then, in the third embodiment, the change lottery execution means for executing a lottery for changing the privilege table associated with each section in advance to another privilege table (hereinafter referred to as a change lottery) every time the section is updated. (Not shown) is built in the main ROM of the main control processing unit 100.

The change lottery execution means executes the change lottery every time the section is updated according to the type of the game mode in which the player is staying. Specifically, the change lottery is executed with reference to the change lottery table shown in FIG. 34, and the winning probability of the change lottery is 1% for all the first to third sections in mode A, and the fourth section. In mode B, 5% is associated with all of the first to third sections, and 0% is associated with the fourth section. In mode C, 20% and second are associated with the first section. 10% is associated with the section, 20% is associated with the third section, and 0% is associated with the fourth section. In mode D, 30% is associated with the first section, 50% is associated with the second section, 30% is associated with the third section, and the third section is the third. 0% is associated with each of the four sections.

As shown in FIG. 33, from the first section to the third section, regardless of the type of the game mode, the privilege table associated with each section is common, but as is clear from FIG. 34, it is changed. The winning probability of the lottery is set to be the lowest in mode A and the highest in mode D in each section from the first section to the third section. That is, in each section from the first section to the third section, the mode A has the lowest possibility that the type of the privilege table associated with each section changes in advance, and the mode D has the highest possibility. is there. Therefore, for example, regardless of the type of the game mode, the first section is associated with "normal" having the lowest ART selection probability, but in the first section of mode D, the probability of winning the change lottery is 50. Since it is set to a high probability of%, a privilege table with a higher probability of selecting ART than normal is set as a privilege table used in CZ mode, and there is a possibility that the grant rate of ART will fluctuate with a high probability. However, in the first section of mode A, the probability of winning the change lottery is set to a low probability of 1%, so the normal is set to the privilege table used in the CZ mode without changing the privilege table. Therefore, it is extremely likely that the ART grant rate will be maintained with a low probability.

Further, as is clear from FIG. 34, regardless of the type of the game mode, there is no possibility of winning the change lottery in the fourth section. Therefore, when the mode is changed to the CZ mode in the fourth section, the fourth section is used. The privilege table associated with is always referred to and the privilege processing is performed. Therefore, in the fourth section of the first cycle, "super-rare" is referred to and privilege processing is performed regardless of the type of the game mode. Therefore, as in the first and second embodiments, the first cycle The fourth section can play a role as a chance zone. In modes A and C, "rare" is set in the fourth section of the even-numbered cycle, and "extremely rare" is set in the fourth section of the odd-numbered cycle. Therefore, the odd-numbered cycle is more ART for the player than the even-numbered cycle. You can expect the grant. On the other hand, in mode B, "extremely rare" is set in the fourth section of the even-numbered cycle, and "rare" is set in the fourth section of the odd-numbered cycle. I can have it.

As described above, in the third embodiment, the variation patterns (variation patterns 4 to 6) of the privilege grant rate in the CZ mode are associated with each cycle in advance according to the type of the game mode (modes A to D), which is usually the case. Every time a section is updated in the mode, the CZ privilege grant rate is changed by executing a change lottery as to whether or not to change the privilege table associated with the section in advance. Then, regardless of the type of game mode, by associating "super-rare" with the fourth section of the first cycle and setting the winning probability of the change lottery in the fourth section to "0%", the first , Similar to the second embodiment, it is possible to set the fourth section of the first cycle as the period with the highest privilege grant rate in all the game modes, and depending on the type of the game mode and the type of the cycle. By changing the type of privilege table associated with the section and the winning probability of the change lottery, the even cycle can be set to a cycle with a higher benefit grant rate than the odd cycle, or the odd cycle can be set to a cycle with a higher benefit grant rate than the even cycle. By doing so, the privilege grant rate can be changed.

In the first and second embodiment examples, since the fluctuation pattern of the privilege grant rate in the first cycle is the same regardless of the type of the game mode, the expectation for granting ART in any game mode in the first cycle is expected. Although the values are the same, in the third embodiment, the fluctuation pattern of the privilege grant rate in the first cycle is the same regardless of the type of the game mode, but the winning probability of the change lottery is the type and the section of the game mode. Unlike the first and second embodiments, the expected value for granting ART from the first section to the third section of the first cycle is the highest in mode D, and the first is It is possible to change the privilege grant rate according to the type of game mode so that the expected value for granting ART in the fourth section of one cycle is the same in all game modes.

In the third embodiment, the fluctuation patterns 4 to 6 of the CZ privilege grant rate are associated with each cycle in advance according to the type of the game mode, but the variation of the CZ privilege grant rate is not limited to this configuration. As shown in FIG. 35, the privilege table "super rare" is associated with the first cycle of modes A to D without providing a pattern, and the privilege table is associated with the even cycle of modes A and C and the odd cycle of mode B. A game in which "normal" is associated, an even cycle in mode B and an odd cycle in modes A and C are associated with a privilege table "rare", and the change lottery execution means is limited to the first cycle. Depending on the type of mode, a change lottery may be executed every time the section is updated in the first cycle.

In the case of the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 36, in mode A, the change lottery is executed with a winning probability of 90% in all of the first to fourth sections, and in mode B, the first to fourth sections are executed. In all of the above, the change lottery is executed with a winning probability of 85%, in mode C, the change lottery is executed with a winning probability of 70% in the first to third sections and 30% in the fourth section, and in mode D, the change lottery is executed. The change lottery will be executed with a winning probability of 20% in the 1st to 3rd sections and 0% in the 4th section.

In this way, in the first cycle of mode A and mode B, the winning probability of the change lottery is set to a high probability of 90% or 85%. It is easy to change the type from "super rare" to another privilege table with a low probability of granting ART. On the other hand, in the first cycle of mode D, the winning probability of the change lottery is set to 20% in the first to third sections and 0% in the fourth section, so that the first to third sections are set. It is difficult to change the privilege table type from "super rare" to another privilege table in the change lottery performed every time the section is updated in the 3 sections, and the privilege table is always set to "super rare" in the 4th section. .. Therefore, in the first cycle, the privilege grant rate can be changed so that the mode D is most advantageous to the player, and the privilege grant rate can be changed so that the mode A is most disadvantageous to the player.

In the first to third embodiments, the second count number "120", which is counted only in the normal mode, is set as one cycle regardless of the type of the game mode, and this one cycle is divided into four equal sections. Divided, one section is set to the second count number "30", and the ART grant rate is changed according to the type of game mode for each update of one cycle and one section, but it is limited to this configuration. However, at least one of one cycle and one section may be different depending on the type of game mode. For example, in modes A and B, the second count number "240" is set as one cycle, this one cycle is divided into four equal sections, and one section is set as the second count number "60". In mode C, the second count number is "60". The second count number "120" is set as one cycle, this one cycle is divided into four equal sections, one section is set as the second count number "30", and in mode D, the second count number "30" is set to 1. It is defined as a cycle, and this one cycle is divided into three equal sections, and one section is set as the second count number "10". Then, as in the first embodiment, the ART grant rate is changed according to the type of the game mode for each update of one cycle and one section. Further, for example, in one game mode among a plurality of types of game modes, the second count number "60" is set as one cycle, and this one cycle is set to three uneven numbers such as "30", "20", and "10". It may be divided into sections, and the ART grant rate may be changed according to the type of the game mode for each update of one cycle and one section, as in the first embodiment. With this configuration, the fluctuation cycle of the ART grant rate can be changed according to the type of game mode, so that the variation of the game can be enriched.

Further, in the first to third embodiments, the CZ1 mode, the CZ2 mode, and the like are provided as the effect modes that can be transitioned in the non-ART mode, but the configuration is not limited to this configuration, and the CZ1 mode, the CZ2 mode, and the like are used. It may be an effect mode that can be changed in the ART mode. Specifically, in the CZ1 mode in the ART mode, the right to shift to the CZ2 mode, in which the number of ART games is added and whether or not the number of ART games is added is decided by a lottery, is ART rather than the ART mode. It is possible to grant a plurality of types of benefits including the right to shift to a specialized mode in which a large number of games can be added, and production points related to the addition of the number of ART games, and as in the first to third embodiments, ART The privilege grant rate of the CZ1 mode in the mode is configured to be changed according to the type of the game mode staying in the ART mode. In this way, the privilege grant rate in the ART mode can be changed, so that the playability in the ART mode can be improved.

S slot machine (game machine)
122 First privilege processing execution means (privilege lottery means)
123 Second privilege processing execution means (privilege lottery means)
124 Benefit management means (privilege granting means)
141 Game mode transition determination means (variable means)
142 Game mode type determination means (type determination means)
143 Fluctuation pattern setting means (variation means)
144 Selection table setting means (variable means, selection table determination means)
145 Benefit table setting means (variable means, privilege table determination means)

Claims (3)

A privilege lottery means for determining the winning or not of a privilege by a lottery, a privilege granting means capable of granting the privilege based on the winning of the privilege, and a variable means for variably controlling the winning probability of the privilege. Prepare,
The privilege granting means can grant the privilege based on the progress of the game regardless of the lottery of the privilege lottery means.
A game mode transition means for controlling the transition of a plurality of game modes in which the progress of the game is different when the privilege is granted regardless of the lottery of the privilege lottery means .
Further provided with a game section transition means capable of shifting the game section that defines the winning probability of the privilege in the game mode based on the progress of the game.
The game section includes a first game section and a second game section that shifts based on a specific situation in the progress of the game in the first game section.
In the plurality of game modes, the privilege can be granted based on the fact that the progress of the game becomes the same as the specific situation when the game shifts to the first game section, and the second game section can be provided with the privilege. A gaming machine characterized by including a specific gaming mode that ends without a transition. The game section is divided into a plurality of small game sections, and the game section is divided into a plurality of small game sections.
The winning probability of the privilege is defined for each of the small game sections.
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game section defines a fluctuation pattern of the winning probability of the privilege. The game machine according to claim 2 , wherein the winning probability of the privilege can be changed in the small game section.

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