JP2018175305A - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a gaming machine capable of preventing monotonization of a game by controlling the lottery order of lottery rights for the expectation of continuation of a specific gaming state such as ART.
SOLUTION: A specific gaming state control means is a continuation control means for performing continuation control of the specific gaming state based on a predetermined lottery result, and a storage means capable of storing a plurality of lottery rights for performing a continuous lottery for the specific gaming state. And the continuous lottery control means capable of changing the lottery right stored in the storage means to the high lottery right where the probability of the continuous lottery increases, and the continuous lottery control means includes a plurality of continuous lottery control means stored in the storage means. The configuration is provided with a lottery order control means for controlling the lottery order of the high lottery right in the lottery right.
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Description

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

  There is a slot machine as this type of game machine. For example, the slot machine has, as a gaming state, a normal gaming state in which gaming media are spent for playing a game, and a gaming state advantageous to a player with an increase in gaming media. In addition, there are AT (assist time), RT (replay time), ART (assist replay time), etc. as a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, Patent Document 1)

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

JP, 2015-213709, A

  However, such conventional gaming machines have room for improvement.

  In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention plays a game based on a player's start operation, and the gaming machine is capable of generating a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the result of the gaming. The specific gaming state control means for controlling the specific gaming state is provided, and the specific gaming state control means is a continuation control means for performing continuous control of the specific gaming state based on a predetermined lottery result, and a continuous lottery for the specific gaming state Storage means capable of storing a plurality of lottery rights for performing the game, and continuous lottery control means capable of changing the lottery right stored in the storage means to a high lottery right in which the probability of the continuous lottery increases. The continuous lottery control means is configured to include lottery order control means for controlling the lottery order of the high lottery right among the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of the gaming machine. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the internal structure of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a game machine. It is a state transition diagram showing transition of the gaming state of the gaming machine. It is a state transition diagram showing transition of the gaming state of the gaming machine. It is a chart showing the acquisition probability of the challenge ball in the round game state for each mode. It is a chart showing the promotion probability of the challenge ball in the round gaming state for each mode. It is a chart showing the selection rate of the promotion position at the time of challenge ball promotion for every mode. FIG. 18 is a chart showing the ART continuation probability at each winning of each part during the continuation challenge game for each color of the challenge ball. It is a figure for demonstrating the display on the indicator in round game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in the indicator in a continuation challenge game. It is a flow chart which shows challenge ball processing in ART. It is a chart showing the selection rate of the promotion position at the time of challenge ball promotion in the 1st modification for every mode. It is a chart showing the selection rate of the promotion position at the time of challenge ball promotion in the 1st modification for every mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in the indicator in the continuation challenge game in a 2nd modification.

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

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1b having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 1a that covers the opening so as to be openable and closable.
The front door 1a is configured to be able to distinguish three consecutive symbols (identification information) represented on the reels 41a to 41c from outside the machine, and a plurality of operation means (2a, 3, 2, and 3 operated by the player) 5), the housing 1b includes a drum unit 4 for rotating the reels 41a to 41c, a plurality of devices such as the medal payout device 7 for dispensing medals, a main control unit 10 operating as a computer, a sub control unit 20, etc. Is equipped.

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

At the start of the game, medals (including credit medals) are used to set the number of multiplications.
There are a method of setting the number of times by inserting a medal directly from the medal insertion slot 2 and setting it by pressing the bet button 2a.

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

The bet button 2a is an example of operation means capable of accepting the operation of the player relating to the setting of the number of times, and when this is pressed, a predetermined number (for example, from the credit medals stored internally as data). The number of medals of 3 cards is subtracted, and the subtracted amount is set as the multiplication number.
The bet button is not limited to the bet button 2a, and a plurality of bet buttons may be provided, each having a different number of times to be set. In addition, the credit medals are added by the medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 2 or winning, and, for example, 50 medals can be credited (stored).

As described above, the number of multiplications set by the direct insertion from the medal insertion slot 2 or the pressing operation of the bet button 2a is stored in the storage unit such as the RAM provided in the main control unit 10.
Then, when the number of multiplications reaches a predetermined number (for example, three), the game can be started to hold the right to perform one game.

In the state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 3 is effective. In this effective state, when the start lever 3 is operated to tilt, the game is started, and the reels 41a to 41c on which a plurality of symbols are displayed start fluctuating, and a plurality of replay roles, small roles, bonus roles, etc. This time, a lottery for a game (a prize lottery) is performed from among the winning combinations (including a loss), and an internal lottery process in which the lottery result is determined in advance before the stop of the reel 41 is executed.
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of the current game is determined from the plurality of winning combinations based on a predetermined winning probability.
In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process is completed before the reels 41a to 41c reach steady rotation, but may be completed before the reels 41a to 41c start to rotate.

Each of the reels 41a to 41c is an example of variable display means, and on the peripheral surface of each of the reels 41a to 41c, a plurality of (usually 21) symbols serving as identification information, for example, "replay", "bell", “Watermelon”, “cherry”, “7”, “BAR”, etc. are represented respectively, and after gradually increasing the rotational speed from the stop state, steady rotation which rotates at a constant speed is reached.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the respective reels 41a to 41c are in a state where the pressing operation is possible (activation of the stop button 5).

The stop buttons 5a to 5c are an example of operation means for performing the stop operation of the reel 41. For example, when the light emitting means such as the LEDs incorporated in the stop buttons 5a to 5c are turned on, the pressing operation becomes possible. In such a state, when each stop button 5 is pressed, the reels 41a to 41c are stop-controlled so that the combination of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery is stopped. .
When the pressing operation is performed before the symbol corresponding to the winning combination reaches the pay line, the timing for stopping the reels 41a to 41c is delayed and the symbol is stopped on the pay line, so-called retraction Stop control is performed.

In the stop state, three symbols continuous in the vertical direction represented on each of the reels 41a to 41c are stopped (sometimes referred to as stop display) so as to face the machine from the display window 6, and the stop display mode at this time The presence or absence of a prize is determined based on the above.
The winning determination is made on the basis of a combination of symbols stopped on a predetermined pay line, for example, stopped on the pay line of any of five lines of upper, middle and lower three lines and two diagonal lines. When the combination of the symbols determined based on the combination of the symbols and stopped is the combination corresponding to the winning, the winning is established.
The number of pay lines is not limited to five, and may be an arbitrary number of lines such as one line.

In the combination of symbols to be judged, in the order of "left reel 41a, middle reel 41b, right reel 41c" as a combination of symbols corresponding to the small part, "bell bell bell" (role of bell), "cherry" · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · As for the "specified part", winning is possible only during the bonus game state.
In the present embodiment, “Bell” and “Replay” are disposed within 5 consecutive frames in all the reels 41a to 41c, so that they must be stopped on the pay line by the draw stop control of 4 frames. it can. On the other hand, since symbols other than "BELL" and "REPLAY" are not necessarily arranged within 5 consecutive frames, even if the draw stop control of 4 frames is performed, the winning combination can not be stopped and the winning combination is missed. There is a possibility that That is, in order to stop these symbols on the pay line, it is necessary to aim the desired symbols and press the stop buttons 5a to 5c (so-called eye-pressing operation).

In addition, in the "bell combination", there are six pressing orders (for example, "5a-5b-5c", "5c-5b-5a", etc.) as the operation order (referred to as pushing order) for the stop buttons 5a-5c The "push bell" can be provided in which the combination of symbols corresponding to "bell bell bell" is stopped. "Push order bell" is provided with "Push order bell 1-6" corresponding to each of the six push orders, and notification of the push order corresponding to each when "Push order bell 1-6" is won Is performed during ART (including during AT).
If only the reels to be stopped first are matched, stop control of the reels may be performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell combination" is stopped, and only the stop button to be stopped first may be notified. In this case, the pushing order is three, which can reduce the annoyance of the player.

Further, as combinations of symbols corresponding to the "replay role", there are "replay, replay, replay" (usually referred to as "replay"), "replay, replay bell" (chance replay), and the like.
In addition, the "replay role" has a symbol corresponding to "replay / replay / replay" according to one of the six push sequences as the operation sequence (referred to as push sequence) for the stop buttons 5a-5c. A "push order replay" is provided in which the combination is stopped. "Push order Replay" is provided with "Push order Replay 1 to 6" corresponding to each of the 6 kinds of push order, and notification of the push order corresponding to each "Push order Replay 1 to 6" is won. Is performed during ART (including during AT).

  In addition, the "replay role" has a symbol corresponding to "replay / replay bell" according to one of the six push sequences as the operation sequence (referred to as push sequence) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c. There is a "chance replay" in which the combination is stopped. "Chance Replay" provides "Chance Replay 1 to 6" corresponding to each of 6 types of pushing order, and notification of the pushing order corresponding to each winning "Chance Replay 1 to 6" is ART Medium (including during AT).

The "replay role" also includes "promotional replay" corresponding to a combination of symbols related to transition from the normal state to RT, and "fall fall replay" corresponding to a combination of symbols related to transition from RT to the normal state . The winning order is also associated with these winning combinations. For example, with regard to “promotion replay”, “promotion replay” relating to the transition from the normal state to the RT according to one of six pushing sequences. The combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the “falling replay” related to the transition from RT to the normal state is performed by 5 pushing orders out of 6 pushing orders for “falling replay”. Stop.
Further, there is "7, 7, 7" as a combination of bonus symbols corresponding to "bonus role".

  Then, as a result of determining the combination of symbols stopped on the pay line, when the combination of the symbols is the combination of the symbols corresponding to each of the above, the winning is established and the gaming value according to each winning is awarded Be done.

For example, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the small part such as "bell part", "cherry part", "watermelon part", etc., the small part winning is realized, and the medal payout device 7 is driven and controlled, thereby making the medal A predetermined number of medals are paid out from the stored hopper 7a through the medal payout opening 7b.
Specifically, eight medals are paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to "the role of bell"("bell bell bell"), and the combination of symbols corresponding to "the role of watermelon"("watermelon · Five medals are paid out by the stop display of watermelon and watermelon.

Also, in the "cherry role", the payout number of medals differs according to the position of "cherry" to be stopped on the left reel 41a, and when "cherry" is stopped at "upper stage" or "lower stage" (upper cherry or lower stage Two medals are paid out, and when "Cherry" stops in the middle (called middle cherry), one medal is paid out.
The winning probability of each winning combination is “Replay role”> “Bell role”> “Upper / lower cherry role”> “Watermelon role”> “Middle stage cherry role” in each gaming state described later except “Bonus role” It is assumed that the relationship, that is, the "replay role" is most easily won, and the "middle cherry role" is most difficult to win.

  In addition, “chance replay” is won only during ART, and when “chance replay” is won, “push order replay” is also duplicated, and either one is selected according to the order of pressing actually operated. "Replay role" is to be established. That is, when “pushing order replay” and “chance replaying” are won in duplicate, adjusting the rate at which “chance replaying” is actually realized by changing the indication ratio of pushing order of “chance replaying”. It is possible to

When "chance replay" and "push order replay" are won in duplicate, "chance replay" and "push order replay" are performed when the first and second reels of the reels 41a to 41c are stopped. If the symbol arrangement of the reels 41a to 41c is made so that any replay player will be decided by the so-called double listener who left both possibilities of the so-called double hearing and the reel that stops at the end, the player's sense of expectation It is possible to extend.
In addition, with regard to “the role of bell”, the winning probability may be set such that the medal per game increases by 1.5 during the ART.
In addition, although it can be configured such that only the amount exceeding the upper limit number of credit medals will be paid out, the medals can be paid out, but each time a prize is generated by operating a predetermined setting button (not shown) It can also be configured to pay out medals corresponding to.

In addition, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay combination" (for example, "replay, replay, replay, etc."), a replay prize is established, and medals are spent without inserting medals in the next game, that is, spending medals. It will be possible to play without.
In addition, a bonus gaming state (special gaming state) in which a predetermined small winning combination (bell combination) is won with high probability by stopping a combination of bonus symbols (for example, "7, 7, 7") corresponding to "bonus combination". Migrate to
The “bonus part” preferably carries over the elected right unless the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped even in the game that has been won and the subsequent games.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine game in which such a series of operations are regarded as one game, the main control unit 10 controls the bet button 2a, the start lever 3, the stop button 5 and other operation means and the medal selector 2b. Are controlled by controlling the output unit such as the drum unit 4 provided with the reels 41a to 41c and the pulse motor for rotating and driving the reels 41a to 41c and the medal payout device 7 based on the input information from the input unit.

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

The sub control unit 20 shown in FIG. 3 is an example of effect control means, and is configured to be able to execute an operation according to a command from the main control unit 10.
For example, the sub control unit 20 is a receiving unit such as an input port provided in the sub control unit 20 with a control command transmitted from the transmission unit such as an output port provided in the main control unit 10 at each predetermined game timing. The control unit 7 decodes the received control command as well as receives it via the control unit and controls notification means such as the display 8 so as to perform an effect according to the control command.

  The slot machine 1 is shown below by the main control unit 10 operating as a specific gaming state control means, a continuation control means, a storage means, a continuation lottery control means, and a lottery ranking control means in addition to such a configuration. It is configured to be able to realize distinctive game characteristics.

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

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

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

  When shifting to the specific gaming state ST3, first, the round gaming state ST4 is started. The round gaming state ST4 is a gaming state in the ART in which a game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) as one set. In the round gaming state ST4, an acquisition process of lottery right (challenge ball) to be described later and a promotion process of lottery right (challenge ball) are performed. When the game of the upper limit number of times is executed in the round gaming state ST4, then it shifts to the continuous challenging gaming state ST5 ((5)).

  In the round gaming state ST4, by winning the "bonus part", by stopping the combination of the corresponding bonus symbol, the round gaming state ST4 is temporarily suspended and shifts to the special gaming state ST2 ((7)), the special gaming state ST2 The round gaming state ST4 is resumed by the end of (8). The resumption of the round gaming state ST4 is performed from the number of games remaining when the "bonus part" is won, but the number of games may be increased by a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) by the selection of the "bonus part". .

  In the continuous challenge gaming state ST5, a game is performed with the number of lottery rights acquired (the number of challenge balls) as the upper limit number, and a continuous lottery of the round gaming state ST4 is performed for each game. In the game in the continuous challenge gaming state ST5, when the continuous lottery is won, the continuation condition of the specific gaming state ST3 is satisfied, and the next game is shifted to the round gaming state ST4 again ((6)). The lottery right remaining at the time of winning the continuous lottery is held so as to be usable in the subsequent challenge game state ST5 from the next time on.

In the continued challenge gaming state ST5, when a "bonus combination" is won, transition to the special gaming state ST2 is made by stopping the combination of corresponding bonus symbols ((9)). At this time, since the "bonus combination" is won and the continuation condition of the specific gaming state ST3 is satisfied, when the special gaming state ST2 ends, the game shifts to the round gaming state ST4 ((8)).
In the game in continuous challenge gaming state ST5, even if the game is played for the upper limit number of times, if it is not won in the continuous lottery, the termination condition of the specific gaming state ST3 is satisfied, from the next game to the normal gaming state ST1 Move to (10).

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

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

The winning combination serving as a trigger for transition to ART can be exemplified by “Bell role”, “Upper / lower row cherry role”, “Watermelon role”, and “Middle stage cherry role”, etc. Execute ART transition lottery.
In this case, when the same winning combination is won in the normal probability mode and the high probability mode, the high probability mode is set to have a higher winning probability than the normal probability mode.
For example, in the case where the “watermelon part” is a winning combination, the high probability mode can set the winning probability in the transition lottery of ART higher than in the normal probability mode.

  In addition, the winning probability in the ART transition lottery has the relationship of "middle cherry role"> "watermelon role"> "upper / lower cherry role"> "bell role" in each of the normal probability mode and the high probability mode. doing. That is, the "middle cherry role" can set the transition winning probability higher than the "bell role".

  The transition between the normal probability mode and the high probability mode transitions from the normal probability mode to the high probability mode when the win is made in the mode promotion lottery executed in the normal probability mode, and a predetermined number (high probability mode) For example, when 10 games are executed, the high probability mode is shifted to the normal probability mode. This mode promotion lottery is executed in the main control unit 10 when a predetermined winning combination such as "watermelon combination" is won.

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

[Special game state]
Next, the bonus gaming state as the special gaming state will be described.
In the bonus game state, as in the normal game state, a transitional drawing of ART is made each time a game is executed.

In the bonus game state, the lottery of "bell part" is performed with high probability, but the lottery of "specific part" is also performed simultaneously, and the lottery of "specific part" becomes a transition lottery of ART in the bonus game state .
Specifically, winning the "special combination" grants the right to generate ART, and the combination of symbols "BAR, BAR, BAR", which is a combination of symbols corresponding to the "specific combination", can be stopped. As described above, stop control of the reels 41a to 41c is performed. Then, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "specific combination", eight medals are paid out similarly to the "bell combination" and transition to ART is made after the end of the bonus gaming state.

  In addition, depending on the timing of the pressing operation, it may not be possible to stop the combination of the symbols of "BAR, BAR, BAR" even if the player wins the "special role", but in that case, the symbol of "bell, bell, bell" The combination of is stopped, and the payout of the same number of medals as the "specified role" is performed. Since the grant of the occurrence right of ART is made conditional on the winning of the "specific part" (internal win), the right of occurrence of ART is also granted in this case, and it is shifted to ART after the end of the bonus game state.

  In addition, when the "specific part" is won (internal winning), the display 8 displays an image indicating that the symbol combination of "BAR, BAR, BAR" may be stopped, and the player is notified that "BAR Navigate the aim of the "BAR, BAR" symbol. Then, when the combination of the symbols “BAR, BAR, BAR” is stopped, the display 8 notifies that the right to generate the ART has been granted. On the other hand, if the combination of symbols of "BAR, BAR, BAR" can not be stopped even if the "specific combination" is won, no notification is given at that time, but the indicator at the end of the bonus gaming state At 8, a notification that the right to generate ART is given is given.

In addition, even when the bonus game state occurs during ART, a lottery for the "specific part" is made, but when the "specific part" is won during this bonus game state, the generation right of ART is already granted. Therefore, it is advantageous to execute ART such as, for example, addition of the number of games in ART, addition of the number of lottery rights (challenge balls) described later, or promotion of probability stage of lottery rights (type of challenge balls). It is preferable to give such a privilege to the player.
It should be noted that a plurality of "bonus roles" having different winning probabilities may be provided, and when the "bonus roles" having a low winning probability are won, the occurrence right of ART may be unconditionally granted.

[Specific gaming state]
Next, the ART as the specific gaming state will be described.
The ART as the specific gaming state is an AT that is shifted by winning in a transition lottery of the ART, and an RT that is shifted by stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to “promotion replay” by the push order notification in this AT. It is a combined gaming state.
In this ART, RT (eg, 1/3) where the winning probability of the "replay combination" (normally replay) drawn in the internal lottery is higher than that in the normal state (eg, 1 / 7.3) When the player wins Bell 1 to 6 "," pushing order Replay 1 to 6 "and" chance replay 1 to 6 ", the AT is in a game state in which the corresponding pushing order is notified.
It should be noted that "promotional replay" may be established if the pushing order is met even during non-AT, and transition may be made to RT, but in this case, the specific gaming state is not entered. Further, after the end of the specific gaming state, although RT continues until the "falling replay" is established, the specific gaming state is not established during this time either.

  As an example of notification of push order, for example, when winning in "push order bell 1" of "push order bells 1 to 6" during ART, the stop button 5 is operated in the order of "5a → 5b → 5c" And, when the combination of symbols corresponding to "push order bell 1" ("bell bell bell") is stopped, the display 8 displays "left → middle → right" etc. The respective voices are output in the order of “middle” and “right”.

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

On the other hand, when the "push order bell 1 to 6" is won, if the stop button is operated without following the above navigation, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "push order bell 1 to 6" is stopped. It will not be paid out, and eight prescribed medals will not be paid out.
The notification of such push order is the same as when each of "push order replay 1 to 6" and "chance replay 1 to 6" is won during "ART".

  In addition to the above-described navigation lamp 12, a navigation lamp controlled by the main control unit 10 can be provided. In this navigation lamp, a specific symbol is displayed on the number-of-payouts display unit (for example, 7 segments) that visibly displays the number of medals paid out, or the number-of-payouts display unit consists of 7 segments of three digits; “213” or the like is displayed to notify the pressing order as to which order the left middle right reel should be stopped.

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

The round gaming state is a gaming state in which 30 games are played as one set, and addition of a lottery right (challenge ball) and promotion are carried out while increasing the number of game media by informing the pushing order of the winning combination.
The lottery right is a right for performing a continuous lottery of ART, which is performed for each game in the continuous challenge gaming state, and the number and type thereof are displayed on the display 8 as challenge balls. In the lottery right, two are set as initial values at the start of the first round gaming state, and one is added when any of "chance replay 1 to 6" is established.

  The round gaming state is controlled by any one of the mode A, the mode B, and the mode C, which is different in the probability of winning the lottery right, that is, the probability of establishing "chance replay 1 to 6". The acquisition probability of the lottery right has a relationship of mode C> mode B> mode A. When "chance replay 1 to 6" is established in any of the modes, one lottery right is added, whereby the number of executable times of the game in the continuous challenge gaming state is increased by one, and an opportunity for ART continuous lottery is increased. Will increase once.

  In addition, "chance replay 1 to 6" is to be won by overlapping with "pushing order replay 1 to 6", and when these "replay role" overlap winnings, notification of pushing order is "chance replay It is possible to adjust the probability of the “replay combination” that is actually established, depending on whether the “replay order” or the “push order replay” is to be made. That is, the probability of establishing "chance replay 1 to 6" in each mode is set by changing the pressing order notification ratio of "chance replay 1 to 6" at the time of winning "replay combination" according to each mode. It has become.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a table for determining the establishment probability of “chance replay 1 to 6” of modes A to C in the round gaming state, that is, the acquisition probability of the lottery right (challenge ball). As shown in the figure, "chance replay 1 to 6" when the "replay combination" is won repeatedly so that the probability of establishment is 1/30 in mode A, 1/20 in mode B and 1/10 in mode C. The notification rate of is adjusted.

As described above, the mode B is controlled to have a higher probability of establishing "chance replay 1 to 6" than the mode A, and the mode C is controlled to "chance replay 1 to 6" rather than the mode B. It is controlled so that the establishment probability of is high. Therefore, the acquired contents of the lottery right are changed by the mode which changes variously in the round game state, and the monotonization of the round game state is prevented. Also, depending on the mode in which the user is staying, the player's sense of expectation is changed.
When “chance replay 1 to 6” is established in each mode, the lottery right is acquired, and a new lottery right is stored in the storage unit.

Moreover, when "chance replay 1 to 6" and "pushing order replay 1 to 6" are dually won and the pushing order notification of "pushing order replay 1 to 6" is performed, the order not complying with the pushing order notification As a result of the operation being performed, even if "chance replay 1 to 6" is established, the drawing right is not granted. On the other hand, even though "chance replay 1 to 6" is notified of the pushing order, even if "pushing order replay 1 to 6" is established due to an erroneous operation or the like, the drawing right is granted.
In addition, the winning probability itself of the “chance replay 1 to 6” may be changed for each mode without causing the “chance replay 1 to 6” and the “pushing order replay 1 to 6” to be won in duplicate.

The determination of the modes A to C is executed, for example, in the main control unit 10, and is performed by a predetermined lottery at the start of each round gaming state. In addition, promotion of the mode (for example, promotion from A to B) may be performed with a predetermined number of games in the round game state, or by the winning of a predetermined small part (for example, "watermelon part" or "cherry part") The mode may be promoted, and in this way, the game content will be diversified and the interest will be further improved. Also, by selecting a table for determining each mode at the start of ART, and making the mode selection rate and promotion rate at the start of the round gaming state different in each table, the mode selection mode is made different for each ART. May be
In addition, in the case of winning the "bonus part" during the round gaming state, two lottery rights are acquired. It should be noted that the lottery right may be acquired triggered by the winning of the other small part, for example, the “watermelon part” or the “cherry part”.

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

  In addition, the lottery right of the stage 5 where the continued lottery probability is the highest is the challenge ball 38 of the rainbow (rainbow color) star shape, and the lottery right of the second highest probability stage 4 is the red hexagonal challenge ball At 38, the third highest probability stage 3 lottery right is the green pentagonal challenge ball 38, and the fourth highest probability stage 2 lottery right is the yellow quadrilateral challenge ball 38, the lowest The lottery right of the probability stage 1 is displayed on the display 8 by white round challenge balls 38.

  In addition, for example, when “bell role”, “watermelon role”, and “middle cherry role” are won by executing the game in the round game state, any of the lottery rights stored at that time is targeted. A lottery for promoting the probability stage is performed, and when the player has won the promotion lottery, any of the stored lottery rights is selected, and the probability stage of the lottery right is promoted to one stage to three stages. Then, the challenge ball 38 corresponding to the display 8 changes in color and shape according to the promoted probability stage.

  In addition, promotion of the lottery right (challenge ball 38) has a different promotion probability depending on which of the above-mentioned modes A to C is staying. In addition, the lottery right set as an initial value at the start of the first round game state, and the drawing right added during the round game state are set to probability stage 1 corresponding to the white challenge ball 38 Other probability stages may be used. For example, in the case of ART triggered by the occurrence of the special gaming state, all or part of the lottery rights initially set may be made other than probability stage 1 from the beginning to make the game contents more colorful.

FIG. 7A is a diagram showing an example of a table for determining the promotion probability of the lottery right (challenge ball) at the time of winning the "bell combination" during the round gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 7 (1), only one promotion is performed when the “bell part” is won, and 1/200 for mode A, 1/150 for mode B and 1/150 for mode C. The promotion lottery is performed with each probability of 1/100. The probability step of any one of the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means is promoted by one stage by the winning of the promotion lottery, and the color and shape of the corresponding challenge ball 38 in the display 8 For example, it changes from a white round shape to a yellow tetragonal shape, or a yellow tetragonal shape to a green pentagonal shape.

FIG. 7 (2) is a diagram showing an example of a table for determining the promotion probability of the lottery right (challenge ball) at the time of winning the "watermelon part" in the round gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 7 (2), when the “watermelon part” is won, only promotion of two steps is performed, 1/20 in mode A, 1/10 in mode B, and mode C. The promotion lottery is performed with each probability of 1/5. The probability stage of any one drawing right of the plurality of drawing right stored in the storage means is promoted by two stages by the winning of the promotion drawing, and the color and shape of the corresponding challenge ball 38 in the display 8 For example, it changes from a white round shape to a green pentagonal shape, or a yellow tetragonal shape to a red hexagonal shape.

FIG. 7 (3) is a view showing an example of a table for determining the promotion probability of the lottery right (challenge ball) at the time of winning the "middle cherry role" in the round gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 7 (3), when “Mr. Cherry Cherry” is elected, promotion in two steps and promotion in three steps are performed, 1/10 in Mode A, 1/7 in Mode B, In the case of mode C, a two-step promotion lottery is performed with each probability of 1/3. Further, in the probability of 1/20 in the case of mode A, 1/10 in the case of mode B, and 1/5 in the case of mode C, three stages of elevation lottery are performed. The color of the challenge ball 38 corresponding to that on the display 8 that any one of the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means is promoted to two or three stages by the winning of the promotion lottery. The shape changes from, for example, a white round shape to a red hexagonal shape or a yellow tetragonal shape to an iridescent star shape.

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

  Therefore, since the probability stage of the lottery right changes to a high stage, the sense of expectation for the continuation of the round gaming state changes, and the player's interest can be improved. In addition, since the type of challenge ball 38 changes in accordance with the change in the probability step of the lottery right, the probability step can be notified more clearly. In addition, since the probability stage of the lottery right used in the continuous challenge gaming state changes in accordance with the result of the game in the round gaming state, it is possible to strengthen the relationship between the mutual gaming states, which is more interesting It is possible to create game development. Further, since the player is promoted to the lottery right in favor of the winning of the small winning combination with a low winning probability, it is possible to further enhance the player's sense of achievement when winning the rare small winning combination. Further, since the promotion probability as well as the acquisition probability of the lottery right also changes according to the mode, the importance of the mode is increased, and the player's interest in the stay mode can be attracted more.

  The pattern for the lottery right (challenge ball) to be promoted may be a pattern other than the pattern illustrated in FIG. 7, for example, a pattern to be promoted in two steps when winning a "bell part" or a pattern promoted in one step when a "watermelon part" is won May be provided, or a pattern may be provided to be promoted when the “upper / lower cherry role” is won.

Next, when promotion of lottery rights is determined, it is determined which lottery right is to be promoted among the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means at that time.
A plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means are stored so as to be able to specify the lottery order in the continuous challenge gaming state, but which one of these lottery rights is to be promoted is shown in FIG. As such, the selection rate is set to be different depending on the type of small role that triggered the promotion.

  FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an example of a table for determining the promoted position (lottery ranking) of the lottery right (challenge ball) when the “bell part” is won. The "first" in the table is the first for the continuous lottery in the continuous challenging gaming state, the "second" is the second for the lottery, the "third" is the third for the lottery, and the "fourth" is the lottery. Represents the fourth draw right of the ranking. As for the lottery right after the fifth drawing order, it is collectively selected and selected as "overflow". Further, with regard to the selection of the lottery right to be promoted, the selection rate is made different for each of the modes A to C described above.

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

As described above, when the "bell combination" having a relatively high probability of winning is won, the selection rate of the "fourth" lottery right is the highest among the "first" to "fourth", and the lottery order is late. The selectivity is assigned so as to increase the selectivity.
In addition, the selection rate of the drawing right is higher in mode B than in mode A, and the selection rate of the drawing right is higher in mode C than in mode B. It's getting higher.

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

Thus, when the "watermelon role", which is a so-called rare role with a lower winning probability than the "bell role", is elected, the selection rate of the "1st" lottery right is the highest in the "first" to "fourth" The selection rate is assigned such that the selection rate is higher as the order of drawing is higher. That is, when the "watermelon part" having a lower probability of winning than the "bell part" is elected, the drawing right is quick to be promoted, so it is easy to win the continuous drawing with many drawing parts left. As for these remaining lottery rights, in the next round gaming state, an opportunity for further promotion will be given.
In addition, the selection rate of the drawing right is higher in mode B than in mode A, and the selection rate of the drawing right is higher in mode C than in mode B. It's getting higher.

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

As described above, when the "middle part cherry role", which is a rare role having a winning probability lower than that of the "watermelon role", is selected, the selection rate of the "first" lottery right is one in the "first" to "fourth". The selection rate is assigned such that the selection rate is higher than when the “watermelon part” is won, and the selection rate is higher as the lottery order is earlier. That is, when the "middle cherry role" having a lower probability of winning than the "watermelon role" is elected, since the lottery right having the earlier drawing order becomes easier to be promoted further, it is elected in the continuous lottery with more lottery rights left. It becomes easy to do, and these remaining lottery rights will be given the opportunity of further promotion in the next round gaming state.
In addition, the selection rate of the drawing right is higher in mode B than in mode A, and the selection rate of the drawing right is higher in mode C than in mode B. It's getting higher.
Conversion of the corresponding data of the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means is performed by the selection of the lottery right to be promoted, and the corresponding lottery right is a high lottery right of probability stage as the high lottery right. Will be changed to

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

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

  Therefore, the lottery order of the lottery right to be promoted changes in various ways, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, since the lottery right earlier in the lottery order is promoted as the small winning combination with a lower winning probability is won, it is possible to continue to the next round gaming state with more lottery right left. Thus, the player's expectation can be enhanced. In addition, according to the modes A to C, the lottery order of the lottery right to be promoted also changes, and the sense of expectation for the mode can be enhanced, and the mode affects the lottery order besides acquisition and promotion of the lottery right. This can further attract the player's interest.

When the main control unit 10 as the lottery order control means determines which lottery order of the plurality of lottery rights the lottery right to be promoted is to be made, the high lottery right (e.g. If there is a probability step 2 lottery right, etc.), the probability that the high lottery right will be selected again may be increased as compared with the case where there is no promoted lottery right.
In this way, if there is a plurality of high lottery rights among the plurality of drawing rights, the game is able to further promote the remaining high lottery rights when winning the continuous lottery in the game corresponding to the early drawing lottery right. The sex is high, and the effect of controlling the drawing order becomes more remarkable.

  Although FIG. 8 exemplifies a state in which at least five or more lottery rights are stored, a selection table is also used in the case of four or less (except one) using the same tendency as in FIG. The lottery right to be promoted is decided. In addition, when “overflow” in FIG. 8 is selected, control is performed so that the player with the higher drawing order is selected as the small winning combination with a lower winning probability is won with respect to the drawing right for the overflow. Or the overflow may be randomly selected. In addition, "overflow" may not be selected.

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

Then, if the player loses the continuous lottery, one lottery right stored in the storage means is subtracted, and if the lottery right remains, the game based on the new lottery right is executed, but the lottery right is If it does not remain, the ART ends with the end of the continuous challenge gaming state, and the normal gaming state is started from the next game. On the other hand, when winning the continuous lottery, the remaining lottery right is held as a lottery right to be used from the next time on, and the condition for continuing the ART is satisfied, and a new round gaming state starts from the next game It will be done.
Further, in the continuous lottery gaming state, when the "bonus combination" is won, the continuation condition is satisfied at that time, and a new round gaming state is started after the end of the bonus gaming state.

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

  First, when winning "Replay", it is 5% for a white "challenge ball" corresponding to probability stage 1, 10% for a yellow challenge ball corresponding to probability stage 2, and green corresponding to probability stage 3. Continued lottery with a probability of 40% for challenge ball, 60% for red challenge ball corresponding to probability stage 4 and 100% for rainbow challenge ball corresponding to probability stage 5 To be done.

  In addition, when winning the "chance replay role", 50% for the white challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 1, 60% for the yellow challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 2, and the green corresponding to the probability stage 3 For each challenge 70%, for the red challenge ball corresponding to probability stage 4 80%, for the rainbow challenge ball corresponding to probability stage 5 100%, each successive draw will take place It will be. The probability of winning the "chance replay role" (probability of establishment) may be determined according to the mode which has been staying in the round gaming state before the start of the continuous challenging gaming state, and the mode is always in the continuous challenging gaming state. It may be a winning probability of A.

  In addition, when the “bell part” is elected, 10% for the white challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 1, 15% for the yellow challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 2, and the green challenge corresponding to the probability stage 3 A continuous draw is made with a probability of 50% for the ball, 70% for the red challenge ball corresponding to probability stage 4 and 100% for the rainbow challenge ball corresponding to probability stage 5 .

  In addition, at the time of “upper and lower cherry role” winning, 30% for the white challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 1, 40% for the yellow challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 2, green corresponding to the probability stage 3 If the challenge ball is 60%, the red challenge ball corresponding to probability stage 4 is 80%, the rainbow challenge ball corresponding to probability stage 5 is 100%, and the draw is continued with each probability To be done.

  In addition, when winning the "watermelon role", 50% for the white challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 1, 60% for the yellow challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 2, and the green challenge corresponding to the probability stage 3 Continued drawing will be made with 80% probability for the ball, 90% for the red challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 4 and 100% for the rainbow challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 5 .

In addition, when the "middle cherry role" is elected, 60% for the white challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 1, 70% for the yellow challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 2, and the green corresponding to the probability stage 3 If the challenge ball is 80%, the red challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 4 is 100%, and the rainbow challenge ball corresponding to the probability stage 5 is 100%, the continuous drawing is performed with each probability It will be.
Further, when the “bonus combination” is won, the continuous lottery is performed with a probability of 100% in all of the probability stages 1 to 5.

  As described above, in the continuous challenge gaming state, the continuous lottery probability is set to be higher as the probability stage of the lottery right is higher in any of the winning combinations. In addition, it is set such that the winning combination probability is higher if the winning combination is lower. Therefore, the higher the probability stage of the lottery right is, the higher the expectation for the continuation of the ART is, and the lottery result of the combination for each game also affects the result of the continuous lottery, so that the game contents become more diversified. Further, even if the probability stage is low, the continuous lottery probability can be increased depending on the result of the game lottery, so it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of disappointment when the probability stage is low.

In addition, for example, in a game corresponding to a rainbow-colored challenge ball that has already been determined to be continued, if it is won as an "intermediate cherry role" or "bonus role" with extremely low probability of winning, promote other challenge balls. This may be made to reduce the player's dissatisfaction.
In addition, for example, when there are rainbow challenge balls among a plurality of challenge balls, the game corresponding to the rainbow challenge balls is given priority over the game corresponding to the other color challenge balls. The main control unit 10 may be provided with a function to be executed. In this way, it is possible to further enhance the sense of expectation in the presence of iridescent challenge balls.
Also, in the continuous challenge gaming state, when a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 times) are not selected for the continuous lottery in succession, the salvage means is mainly used to increase the probability of continuation when winning each winning combination to facilitate continuation. The control unit 10 may be provided, and in this way, it is possible to prevent a feeling of frustration in the case where the non-winning of the continuous lottery continues a large number of times.

Next, the display screen in the round gaming state in ART displayed by the display 8 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10 (1), in the round gaming state, a round display image 30 showing the current number of rounds is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the display 8, and a total winning medal in ART is displayed on the upper right. A total number image 31 indicating the number is displayed. Although illustration is omitted, the number of remaining games in the round gaming state is also displayed.

  In the vicinity of the center of the display screen, a character image corresponding to each mode, a background, etc., for example, is displayed as a mode image 32 indicating the mode at which the user is currently staying. It is informing.

  In the lower part of the screen, the first challenge ball 38a, the second challenge ball 38b, the third challenge ball 38c, and the fourth challenge ball 38d are displayed side by side as an image showing the lottery right in descending order of lottery order. Be done. In addition, corresponding to each of the first to fourth challenge balls 38a to 38d, challenge ball display portions 33 to 36 are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction, and each challenge ball 38a to 38d corresponds to the corresponding challenge ball display portion 33. It is displayed on any of 36. The challenge ball display portions 33 to 36 are also displayed when there is no corresponding challenge ball, and clarify the presence or absence of the challenge ball 38.

  In addition, the overflow display unit 37 is displayed on the right side of the challenge ball display unit 36, and the overflow display unit 37 is a number for notifying the number of holdings of the lottery right as an image for notifying 5 or more lottery rights together. The overflow challenge ball 39 provided inside is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, by providing the challenge ball display units 33 to 36 and the overflow display unit 37 at the lower part of the screen, the challenge balls 38 and the overflow challenges are displayed near the reels 41 a to 41 c below the display 8. Since it becomes possible to display the image of the ball 39, the player in the game who is watching the reels 41a to 41c does not move the eyes so much, the challenge ball 38 which is important for the continuation of the ART or The state of the overflow challenge ball 39 can be confirmed.

  FIG. 10A shows a screen when “chance replay 1 to 6” is established and the fourth lottery right is added. When the lottery right is added, the fourth challenge ball 38d appears on the screen together with the effect image 40 indicating that the fourth challenge ball 38d to be added moves, and the fourth challenge ball 38d that appears appears a challenge. An image is displayed that moves from the outside to the inside of the ball display unit 36 and finally reaches the challenge ball display unit 36. Thus, it is clearly informed that the fourth challenge ball 38d has been added. Further, in accordance with the addition of the fourth challenge ball 38 d, a predetermined sound effect is also output from the speaker 9.

Further, in FIG. 10 (1), the number of pending overflow challenge balls 39 is zero, but when, for example, five or more drawing rights are added, the challenge balls 38 that appear are absorbed by the overflow challenge balls 39. As a result, an image which causes the overflow challenge ball 39 to swell for a moment is displayed and the number of holdings is incremented by one.
In FIG. 10 (1), it is a figure which illustrated the challenge ball 38 of white and round shape corresponding to the lottery right of all probability stage 1.

  Next, FIG. 10 (2) shows the screen of the display 8 when the lottery right is promoted during the round gaming state. Specifically, FIG. 10 (2) shows a state where there are four round first to fourth challenge balls 38a to 38d all white and there are five pending numbers on the overflow challenge ball 39, In the game in this state, it is a screen at the time when it was elected "the role of Bell" and the fourth challenge ball 38d corresponding to the fourth lottery right of the lottery order is promoted by one step.

  When the promotion of the challenge ball 38 is determined by winning the “bell role”, selection of the drawing order of the challenge ball 38 to be promoted is performed based on the table shown in FIG. 8 (1). At this time, when the lottery right having the highest selection rate and the fourth drawing order is selected, after the reels 41a to 41c of the game are stopped, as shown in FIG. 10 (2), for example, effects such as lightning Along with the display of the image A41, the fourth challenge ball 38d is changed from the white and round shape to the yellow and square shape. Further, at the time of displaying the effect image A41, a predetermined sound effect is also output from the speaker 9.

  As described above, when the challenge ball 38 is promoted, the effect image A41 is displayed, so that promotion of the challenge ball 38 can be made clearer. In addition, when promoted, the color and shape of the challenge ball 38 change, so it is possible to further clarify which challenge ball 38 has been changed to which stage.

  In addition, although the number which displays the number of pending | holding is clearly displayed on the overflow challenge ball 39, you may make it image display of "?" Etc., for example, without displaying clearly. In addition, when there are those for which the probability stage has been promoted in the right of lottery for the overflow, the color and the shape of the overflow challenge ball 39 may be changed.

  Next, in the game to be performed subsequently from the state shown in FIG. 10 (2), the “watermelon part” is won, and the display screen of the display 8 when the second challenge ball 38b is promoted to two stages is shown in FIG. Shown in (3).

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

  According to the present embodiment, when the “watermelon part” or the like having a relatively low probability of winning is elected as described above, the challenge ball 38 having a high drawing order is easily promoted, so that it is relatively early. Since there is a high probability of winning the continuous lottery at the stage, it is possible to advance to the next round game state with many challenge balls 38 left. Also, as shown in FIG. 10 (3), when the fourth challenge ball 38d having the fourth lottery order is already present, it is easy to promote the challenge ball 38 whose lottery order is earlier than the fourth challenge ball 38d. From the case where the player has won the continuous lottery by executing the game with the promoted challenge ball 38, the fourth challenge ball 38d, which has already been promoted to one level, is promoted again in the next round game state. Since it is possible to give an opportunity, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation when a small winning combination with a relatively low probability of winning is won.

  In addition, although illustration is omitted, in the case that “middle part cherry role” is elected and the challenge ball 38 is promoted to three levels, it corresponds to the display of the effect image of the lightning and the effect image thicker than at the two level promotion. Sound effect is output from the speaker 9 to enhance the rendering effect.

  In addition, regardless of when the challenge ball 38 is promoted to any color, for example, display of a notice image for giving notice of promotion of the challenge ball 38 such as appearance of rain cloud, notice of lightning, etc. when pressing the start lever 3 By outputting sound, the main control unit 10 and / or the sub control unit 20 is provided with a notice effect means for executing a notice effect, and after execution of this notice effect, the reels 41a to 41c are stopped and the small part is actually At the time of establishment, a promotion effect for promoting the challenge ball 38 may be executed together with the display of the effect image A41 and the output of the sound effect. In this way, the player's expectation for the promotion of the challenge ball 38 can be enhanced at the start of the game, and the sense of expectation can be sustained until the end of the game. At the time of pressing the lever 3, it is possible to have an expectation for the winning of the "watermelon part" and the "middle part cherry part". In this case, even when the challenge ball 38 is not promoted, a so-called “Gasse advance notice” may be executed, in which the advance effect is executed with a predetermined probability and the promotion effect is not performed when the reels 41a to 41c are stopped. This can reduce the player's sense of boredom.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the front door 1a is provided with the effect button 2c, and based on the pressing operation of the effect button 2c, the effect of promoting the challenge ball 38 is achieved. May be performed. For example, after stopping the reels 41a to 41c, first, an image prompting the pressing operation of the effect button 2c is displayed on the display 8, and the pressing operation of the effect button 2c causes the challenge ball 38 to be promoted along with the display of the effect image A41. May be displayed. At this time, the presentation button 2c is not always used, but only when the "watermelon part" or the "middle part cherry part", etc., are selected with a relatively low probability of winning, or if the promotion of two or three stages is decided, etc. If used, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation when an image prompting the pressing operation of the effect button 2c is displayed.

  In addition, a game apparatus operated by a drive source such as a motor is provided around the display 8 as a so-called property, and the game control apparatus provided in the main control unit 10 controls the game ball 38 when promoted. May be displayed on the front of the display 8. For example, when the game player is activated when “watermelon role” or “middle stage cherry role” or the like having a relatively low probability of winning is selected, or if two or three stages of promotion are determined, the gaming machine is expected to In the case of high promotion, it is possible to make a differentiated presentation from the image display, and it is possible to make a more powerful promotion presentation. Also, when operating the gaming machine, move the challenge ball 38 to a position to hide it, return the gaming machine to the normal position when the small winning combination is established, and finally promote the challenge ball 38 to appear. If so, it will be possible to further enhance the interest.

  In addition, the slot machine 1 is provided with a dedicated display for displaying the challenge ball 38 and the overflow challenge ball 39 separately from the display 8, and the challenge ball 38 and the overflow challenge ball 39 are displayed separately from the match image 45. In this case, it is possible to make the challenge ball 38 and the effect image more prominent, and to perform more colorful display. Furthermore, this dedicated display may be configured to be movable or rotatable by a drive source such as a motor, and may be operated according to the effect.

  Further, by providing a vibration means for vibrating the whole or a part of the slot machine 1 and operating the vibration means at the time of promotion of the challenge ball 38, a more powerful promotion effect can be achieved. Furthermore, a display panel is provided on the front of the reels 41a to 41c, which is transparent in the normal state, but a predetermined image comes out due to the light emission of the light emission source provided on the side, and the image display by the display panel If done, it can give more impact.

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

As shown in FIG. 11 (1), the round display image 30 at the upper left of the screen changes, and a continuous challenge in progress image 43 is displayed to notify that the current continuous challenge gaming state is in progress.
Further, in the vicinity of the center of the display screen, for example, an image in which an ally character image and an enemy character image fight is displayed as a battle image 45 for displaying whether or not ART continues as a result of battle. Based on the battle result image, the presence or absence of continuation of the ART is notified to the player in a form of high interest and easy to understand.

  Here, the timing of displaying the outcome of the battle result is performed at the timing of releasing the stop button for stopping the reel last among the stop buttons 5a to 5c. Further, at the timing of releasing the stop button to be finally stopped, for example, an image prompting the user to operate the bet button 2a or the effect button 2c is displayed on the display screen without displaying the outcome, and the bet button 2a or the effect button 2c. The win or loss may be displayed by the operation of. In this case, it is preferable to set so that the winning rate of the battle result is high.

  Further, on the left side of the display screen, a challenge ball display unit 44 is newly displayed in a state of being continued above the challenge ball display unit 33. Then, the first challenge ball 38a is shifted to the challenge ball display unit 44, and the subsequent challenge balls 38b to 38d are also shifted in the direction starting from the challenge ball display unit 44. In addition, the number of pending on the overflow challenge ball 39 is decremented by 1 and a display is made such that a new fifth challenge ball 38 e appears from the overflow challenge ball 39, and the fifth challenge ball 38 e becomes empty due to the shift. It is displayed on the ball display unit 36.

The first challenge ball 38a displayed in the challenge ball display unit 44 is a target of the continuous lottery in the game, and the outcome of the battle image 45 is determined based on the first challenge ball 38a. Therefore, although the outcome of the match image 45 is influenced by the type of challenge ball 38 displayed in the challenge ball display unit 44, the challenge ball display unit 44 has a close position to the match image 45 as shown in the figure. Therefore, the relationship between the challenge ball 38 and the match image 45 can be made clearer to the player, and the degree of expectation for the match image 45 can also be made clear.
If the continuous lottery is won, a winning image is displayed following the match image 45, and the first challenge ball 38a and the challenge ball display unit 44 disappear with the start of the next game, and the display screen of the round game state is displayed again. Become.

  In the present embodiment, the image of the challenge ball 38 is formed into a round shape, a square shape, or the like, but the image of the challenge ball 38 may be used as the match image 45, for example, an item image such as a weapon. In such a case, if the item image displayed in the challenge ball display section 44 is rendered such that the ally character image is brought out and used for the match, the relationship between the game and the challenge ball 38 can be made clearer. . In addition, if the item images are provided in multiples corresponding to the promotion stage of the challenge ball 38 so that the higher the promotion stage is the more powerful weapon, the relationship between the game and the continuous difficulty can be clarified more. Will also improve interest.

FIG. 11 (2) shows a display screen when the result of the battle image 45 shown in FIG. 11 (1) is lost.
As shown in FIG. 11 (2), when the match is lost, that is, when the continuous lottery is lost, the display content is changed from the match image 45 to the loss image 46, and the second displayed on the challenge ball display unit 44 1 Challenge ball 38a disappears. Then, at the start of the next game, the second challenge ball 38b is newly shifted to the challenge ball display unit 44, and in the same manner as described above, each challenge ball 38c to 38f is also shifted or appeared and displayed. The match image 45 is to be started.

Here, in the next game, since the second challenge ball 38b is changed to green, the probability of winning the continuous lottery is high. As described above, if the player can win the continuous lottery in the game at this time, the number of remaining challenge balls 38 is relatively large, and the fourth challenge ball 38 d already changing to yellow is also present, It is possible to increase the expectation for the continuation of the subsequent round gaming state.
Even if the player has won the continuous lottery, the defeat image 46 may be displayed once, and the winning image may be displayed by pressing the bet button 2a. After performing the so-called revival effect, the round gaming state may be resumed. .

Next, control by the main control unit 10 will be described.
A program and data for controlling the procedure of challenge ball processing for adding and promoting the lottery right are stored in the ROM included in the main control unit 10, and the CPU including the program in the main control unit 10 stores the data. The characteristic operation as described above is realized by executing with reference.

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

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

  As described above, the main control unit 10 as the specific gaming state control means included in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs continuation control of the specific gaming state based on a predetermined lottery result, and the specific game Memory means (for example, RAM) capable of storing a plurality of lottery rights for performing continuous lottery in the state, and lottery rights stored in the memory means, high lottery right (for example, probability stage 2) in which the probability of continuous lottery increases The continuous lottery control means is capable of changing the lottery right), and the continuous lottery control means is provided with lottery order control means for controlling the lottery order of the high lottery right in the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means. It has composition.

  In addition, a first prize (for example, "bell combination") to be won by the lottery based on a predetermined lottery probability and a second prize to be won by the lottery based on the lottery probability lower than the first prize (for example, "watermelon" And the continuation lottery control means is configured to be able to change any of the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means to the high lottery right based on the result of the prize lottery, and the lottery ranking The control means is configured to change the lottery right earlier in the lottery order (e.g., the first lottery right) to the high lottery right in the case of the second prize than in the case of the first prize. It has a configuration to control.

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

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

  FIG. 13 (1) shows the promotion position when winning the “bell part” in the case where there is already a lottery right in which the lottery ranking is promoted to the third probability stage during the round gaming state. It is an example of the table for determining.

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

  Since the probability stage is promoted by only one at the time of winning "the role of Bell", even if there is already the lottery right promoted, it is not promoted to the lottery right of the stage higher than the lottery right already promoted, Since even if it is promoted, it is at the same level or lower, it is easier to select a lottery right which is later than the promoted lottery right. That is, since there is no possibility that the lottery right to be promoted is more likely to win the continuous lottery than the promoted lottery right, the possibility of selecting the lottery right of the lottery order later than the promoted lottery right is increased. ing.

  In addition, mode B has a higher rate of re-promoting lottery rights promoted in mode B than mode A, and similarly a higher rate of mode C repromotions of promoted lottery rights than mode B. It has become. Furthermore, mode C is configured not to select a drawing right having a drawing order earlier than the promoted drawing right. Therefore, the mode B is more advantageous to the player regarding the continuation lottery than the mode A, and the mode C is more advantageous than the mode B.

  Next, in FIG. 13 (2), in the case where the lottery right (yellow challenge ball) in which the lottery order is thirdly promoted to probability stage 2 already exists during the round gaming state, It is an example of the table | surface for determining the promotion position when winning.

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

  Next, in FIG. 13 (3), in the case where the lottery right (the green challenge ball) in which the lottery order is promoted to the third probability stage 3 already exists during the round gaming state, It is an example of the table | surface for determining the promotion position when winning.

As shown in FIG. 13 (3), at the time of winning the “watermelon part”, in the case of mode A, the “first” selectivity is 58/100, the “second” selectivity is 26/100, “3 “The fourth” is not selected, the “fourth” selectivity is 4/100, and the “overflow” selectivity is 12/100.
Also, in the case of mode B, the selection ratio of “first” is 62/100, the selection ratio of “second” is 27/100, the selection ratio of “third” is 1/100, and “fourth” is selected. The rate is 3/100, and the "overflow" selectivity is 7/100.
Further, in the case of mode C, the selection rate of “first” is 64/100, the selection rate of “second” is 27/100, the selection rate of “third” is 3/100, and the “fourth” selection The rate is 2/100 and the "overflow" selectivity is 4/100.

  Next, FIG. 13 (4) shows that, during the round gaming state, a lottery right (red or rainbow challenge ball) in which the lottery order is promoted to third probability stage 4 or probability stage 5 already exists These are an example of a table for determining the promotion position when the “watermelon part” is won.

As shown in FIG. 13 (4), when the "watermelon part" is won, in the case of mode A, the "first" selectivity is 3/100, the "second" selectivity is 2/100, and "3 In the case of “No”, the selection ratio of “fourth” is 80/100, and the selection ratio of “overflow” is 15/100.
In the case of mode B, the "first" selectivity is 3/100, the "second" selectivity is 2/100, the "third" selectivity is 1/100, and the "fourth" is selected. The rate is 84/100 and the "overflow" selectivity is 10/100.
In the case of mode C, the "first" selectivity is 2/100, the "second" selectivity is 1/100, the "third" selectivity is 3/100, and the "fourth" The rate is 87/100, and the "overflow" selectivity is 7/100.

  As described above, when the “watermelon part” is won, the lottery right is promoted in two stages, so if there is already a promoted lottery right, the probability stage is equal to or higher than the promoted lottery right If you want to promote the lottery right, it is easier to select the lottery right earlier than the promoted lottery right, and if it is lower than the promoted lottery right even if the lottery right is promoted, it is promoted It makes it easier to select a lottery right that is later than the lottery right. Specifically, the probability stage of the lottery right to be promoted is compared with the probability stage of the lottery right to be promoted, and the probability stage of the lottery right to be promoted is equal to the probability stage of the lottery right to be promoted or If it is higher, the selection table shown in FIG. 13 (2) or (3) is selected, and if it is lower than the probability stage of the lottery right that has been promoted, the selection table shown in FIG. 13 (4) is selected and selected. It does processing.

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

  Next, FIG. 14 (1) shows that, during the round gaming state, a lottery right (yellow or green challenge ball) in which the lottery order is thirdly promoted to probability stage 2 or probability stage 3 already exists. It is an example of a table for determining the promotion position at the time of promoting the middle stage cherry role and promoting two probability stages.

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

  Next, FIG. 14 (2) shows that “in the middle stage cherry role”, when there is already a lottery right (red challenge ball) in which the lottery ranking is promoted to third probability stage 4 during the round gaming state. Is an example of a table for determining the position to be promoted when promoting two probability stages.

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

  Next, FIG. 14 (3) shows that, during the round game state, when the lottery right (the rainbow colored challenge ball) in which the lottery order is promoted to the third probability stage 5 already exists, Is an example of a table for determining the position to be promoted when promoting two probability stages.

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

  Next, FIG. 14 (4) shows that, during the round gaming state, a lottery right (yellow to iridescent challenge ball) in which the lottery order is thirdly promoted to any of the probability stages 2 to 5 already exists. In this case, it is an example of a table for determining the promotion position when winning the “middle cherry role” and promoting three probability stages.

As shown in FIG. 14 (4), in the case of the mode A, when the "middle cherry part" is won, the "first" selectivity is 70/100 and the "second" selectivity is 27/100, " The “third” is not selected, the “fourth” selectivity is 2/100, and the “overflow” selectivity is 1/100.
In the case of mode B, the "first" selectivity is 75/100, the "second" selectivity is 24/100, the "third" is not selected, and the "fourth" selectivity is 1/0. 100, "Overflow" is not selected.
In the case of mode C, the "first" selectivity is 80/100, the "second" selectivity is 20/100, the "third" is not selected, the "fourth" is not selected, the "overflow""Is not selected.

  As described above, also when the "middle cherry" role is elected, similarly to the "watermelon role", when there is already the promoted lottery right, the probability stage is promoted to the same or higher stage than the promoted lottery right Makes it easier to select a drawing right earlier than the promoted drawing right, and if the probability step is lower than the promoted drawing right even if the drawing right is promoted, it is better than the promoted drawing right Also, it is easy to select a lottery right with a late lottery order. Specifically, the probability stage of the lottery right to be promoted is compared with the probability stage of the lottery right to be promoted, and the probability stage of the lottery right to be promoted is equal to the probability stage of the lottery right to be promoted or If it is high, the selection table shown in FIG. 14 (1), (2) or (4) is selected, and if it is lower than the probability stage of the lottery right that has been promoted, the selection table shown in FIG. To perform the selection process.

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

Even when the first, second, and fourth lottery rights have already been promoted, selection tables are provided according to each, and selection control based on each table is performed. And the selectivity which becomes the same tendency as the table | surface shown in FIG. 14 is set. In addition, even when the number of lottery rights stored is four or less, a selection table corresponding to each storage state is provided. In addition, if there is a promoted lottery right at the foremost or last part, it is not possible to select a lottery right earlier or later in the drawing order, so the lottery right excluding the promoted lottery right is The targeted selection control is performed. In this case, when the “bell part” is won, it is easy to select the lottery right having a late lottery order in the selection target, while “watermelon part” or “middle cherry” At the time of winning the winning combination, it is easy to select a lottery right having a high lottery order in the selection target.
Further, as shown in FIG. 13, there is a relatively low probability of selecting and promoting the lottery right already promoted, though it remains. This prevents the continuation rate of ART from becoming too high while leaving an expectation for promotion to a high probability stage by re-promotion.

  As described above, the main control unit 10 as the lottery order control means provided in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment already changes the lottery right to the high lottery right. If the second lottery right) exists, the probability steps of the high lottery right to be changed and the existing high lottery right are compared, and the drawing order of the high lottery right to be changed is determined based on the comparison result Control to control the

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

Second Modified Example
Next, a second modified example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In the embodiment described above, the lottery order is controlled by the selection of the lottery right when promoting the probability stage of the lottery right, but in the second modification, the lottery order of the lottery right already promoted is changed By doing this, the lottery order is controlled.

Specifically, when there are two drawing rights different in probability stage, the drawing order is controlled by interchanging the drawing order of the two drawing rights. The exchange of the drawing order may be performed, for example, by exchanging data specifying the probability stage in the storage means.
Further, the exchange of the lottery right is performed based on the winning of the predetermined small winning combination.

  FIG. 15 (1) shows that during the round gaming state, the third lottery stage has the lottery right (the yellow challenge ball) of the lottery stage, and the fourth lottery stage of the lottery stage (the green challenge) Show a state with a ball. From this state, when the “watermelon part” is won, the exchange of the lottery right as shown in FIG. 15 (2) is performed.

As shown in FIG. 15 (2), when the lottery right is replaced, the lottery right at probability stage 2 which is the third in the lottery order moves to the fourth in the lottery order, while the fourth in the lottery order The lottery right of probability stage 3 which has been moved to the third of the drawing order.
When performing replacement, the selection table is selected according to which of the first to fourth positions in the drawing order the lottery right having the highest probability stage already promoted is located, and is set in the selection table. The lottery right to be replaced is determined based on the selection rate. In this case, the selection table selected for each winning combination is different, and a selection table is selected such that the smaller the winning probability is, the easier it is to continue the ART. For example, in the case where the "middle cherry combination" having a low probability of winning is won, it is replaced so that the lottery right earlier in the lottery order becomes a high probability stage, and a small winning combination with a low probability of winning is won. It is increasing the player's expectation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (3), two sets of lottery rights may be exchanged. For example, when the "middle part cherry role" is won, the lottery right of the first probability stage 1 of the lottery order and the lottery right of the fourth probability stage 3 of the lottery order are exchanged, and further, the second lottery order The lottery right of probability stage 1 may be replaced with the lottery right of third probability stage 2 of the lottery order, which can further increase the player's sense of expectation.
Further, when the lottery right is replaced, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the display 8, and a predetermined sound effect is also output from the speaker 9. Also, display of different effect images and output of sound effects are performed when one set of replacement is performed and when two sets of replacement are performed.

In the game after the replacement is performed once, the replacement may be performed again when the replacement condition is satisfied again, but the lottery right having the highest probability stage exists at the first place of the lottery ranking If it is, it is preferable to perform the replacement excluding the lottery right.
In addition, the small part that triggers the replacement is not limited to the “watermelon part” or the “middle part cherry part”, but any small part may be used, but the smaller the winning probability is, the order or number of combinations However, it is preferable to set so as to be more advantageous for the continuation lottery.

In addition, replacement may always be performed when the “watermelon part” or the “middle part cherry part” is won, or may be performed with a predetermined probability, but when performed with a predetermined probability, a small combination with a low probability of winning It is preferable that the probability of replacement be set higher in the case of winning.
As described above, the main control unit 10 as continuation order control means provided in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to switch the lottery order of the high lottery right and the lottery order of the other lottery right.

  The main control unit 10 as the continuous lottery control means may combine the process of changing the lottery right to the high lottery right and the replacement process, for example, to execute any process with a predetermined probability. Alternatively, the replacement process may be performed when the player has not won the promotion lottery in the probability stage. In addition, when the high lottery right does not exist, the change process to the high lottery right may be performed, and when the high lottery right exists, the replacement process may be performed.

  As described above, the main control unit 10 as the specified gaming state control means included in the slot machine 1 according to the present invention is the continuation control means for performing the continuation control of the specified gaming state based on the predetermined lottery result, and The storage means capable of storing a plurality of lottery rights for performing the continuous lottery, and the continuous lottery control means capable of changing the lottery right stored in the storage means to a high lottery right where the probability of the continuous lottery increases; The continuous lottery control means is configured to include lottery order control means for controlling the lottery order of the high lottery right in the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means.

  Therefore, since the degree of expectation for the continuation of the specific gaming state such as ART changes according to the probability step (type of challenge ball) of the lottery right, it is possible to prevent monotonization of the game and improve the interest . Further, the control of the lottery order of the high lottery right can affect the continuation of the specific gaming state, which is an unprecedented gaming property and can improve the expectation of the player.

  In addition, a first prize (for example, "bell combination") to be won by the lottery based on a predetermined lottery probability and a second prize to be won by the lottery based on the lottery probability lower than the first prize (for example, "watermelon" And the continuation lottery control means is configured to be able to change any of the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means to the high lottery right based on the result of the prize lottery, and the lottery ranking The control means is configured to control the lottery right having the earlier drawing order to be changed to the high lottery right in the case of the second prize than in the case of the first prize.

  Therefore, when changing the drawing right to the high drawing right, the winning combination that triggered the change is changed to the high drawing right, with the higher drawing difficulty, the earlier the drawing right of the drawing order is changed. Since the continuation of the specific gaming state is advantageously advanced, it is possible to improve the sense of expectation of the player when the combination with the high degree of difficulty of winning is won, and it is possible to improve the interest.

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

  Therefore, even when the high drawing right already exists, the drawing order becomes easier to go earlier than the low drawing right with higher drawing right of probability stage, and it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation .

Further, the main control unit 10 as the lottery order control means is configured to exchange the lottery order of the high lottery right with the lottery order of the other lottery right.
Therefore, the change to the high lottery right and the control of the lottery order of the high lottery right can be performed separately, and the game contents can be diversified, and the player's expectation for the continuation of the specific gaming state can be enhanced. It can improve the interest.

On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses a slot machine that executes the continuation lottery by the number of rights (ART points) for executing the continuation lottery of ART, but the item is not readily won in the continuation lottery. In some cases, the game is consumed, and the game is monotonized, making it difficult for the player to have a sense of expectation.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to solve all or a part of such a problem that the conventional game machine should improve.

  As mentioned above, although the preferable embodiment of the gaming machine of this invention was described, the gaming machine which concerns on this invention is not limited only to embodiment mentioned above, A various change implementation is possible in the range of this invention. Needless to say.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, by controlling whether the high lottery right where the probability stage is promoted becomes the early lottery order or the late lottery order, the ART continuation rate is changed, but other than this For example, when the high lottery right continues, it is set to increase the continuation rate of the round gaming state, for example, promotion such that the high lottery right is lined up based on the establishment of a predetermined condition such as winning of a small winning combination, Alternatively, the drawing order of the drawing right may be controlled so as to carry out replacement. In this case, it is preferable to increase the probability that the high lottery rights are lined up, as the winning combination of the small winning combination is lower. In addition, if the teammate character images play out continuous techniques in the battle image on the display 8 by the continuation of the high lottery right, it is possible to further enhance the player's interest.

  In addition, in a slot machine equipped with a so-called limiter function provided with a continuation number limiting means for limiting the number of continuations of ART to a predetermined upper limit number or less, the control to promote lottery right is changed when the upper limit number is reached. You may do so. For example, when the upper limit is reached, if the probability of promoting the overflow portion is increased, even though the high lottery right with a high degree of expectation clearly remains, it is ended by the operation of the limiter without digesting it. Can be prevented, and the player's dissatisfaction can be reduced.

Further, the promotion right of the lottery right may be made different from the notification time. For example, even if the drawing right is internally promoted, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 are provided with notification timing delaying means for performing color change later without performing color change of the challenge ball immediately. May be
In this way, it is possible to perform a color change at the time of shift of the challenge ball, and it is also possible to change the color of multiple internally promoted challenge balls at the same time. It is also possible to give up and change the color of the challenge ball to improve the interest.
In addition, when the operation order of "push order bell" is wrong, or when "watermelon part" and "middle part cherry part" are missed, notification time delaying means is operated, for example, promoted at the end of the round game state May be notified.
In addition, a selection means may be provided which allows the player to select where to place the lottery position of the promoted high lottery right.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 performs operations as various means such as the specific game state control means, but the sub control unit 20 performs a part or all of it and the sub control unit 20 functions as various means It can also work.
In addition, conversely, the main control unit 10 may perform part or all of the operation performed by the sub control unit 20, and the main control unit 10 may operate as various means.

Further, although the present invention is applied to a slot machine, the present invention can be applied to other game machines such as a pachinko machine (e.g., ball slot machine).
Further, the present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed type game machine which can execute a game using a pseudo game medium of data format without using actual game medium such as medals and game balls.

  In each embodiment, a reel driven and controlled by a motor is used as the variable display means, but instead of or in addition to this, a display such as a liquid crystal display has an image in which a symbol such as a reel fluctuates A display can also be used as a variable display means of identification information by making it display.

1 slot machine 2 medal insertion slot 2a bet button 3 start lever 5 stop button 8 indicator 9 speaker 10 main control unit 11 ramp 20 sub control unit 38 challenge ball 41 reel

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine capable of playing a game based on a player's start operation and generating a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the result of the game,
It comprises a specific gaming state control means for controlling the specific gaming state.
The specific gaming state control means
Continuation control means for performing continuation control of the specific gaming state based on a predetermined lottery result;
Storage means capable of storing a plurality of lottery rights for performing the continuous lottery of the specific gaming state;
Continuous lottery control means capable of changing the lottery right stored in the storage means to a high lottery right where the probability of the continuous lottery is increased;
Equipped with
The continuous lottery control means is
A gaming machine comprising lottery order control means for controlling the lottery order of the high lottery right among the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means. It is configured to be able to provide a first prize to be won by the lottery based on a predetermined lottery probability and a second prize to be won by the lottery based on the lottery probability lower than the first prize.
The continuous lottery control means is
Any one of the plurality of lottery rights stored in the storage means is configured to be changeable to the high lottery right based on the result of the prize lottery,
The lottery ranking control means
The game according to claim 1, wherein in the case of the second prize than in the case of the first prize, control is performed such that the lottery right having the earlier drawing order is changed to the high lottery right. Machine. The continuous lottery control means is
The high lottery right is configured to be changeable to a plurality of probability stages different in the probability of the continuous lottery,
The lottery ranking control means
When changing the lottery right to the high lottery right, if the high lottery right already exists, the probability step of the high lottery right to be changed is compared with the existing high lottery right, The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein control is performed such that the lottery order of the high lottery right to be changed is determined based on the comparison result. The lottery ranking control means
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the lottery order of the high lottery right and the lottery order of the other lottery right are interchanged.

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