JP2009011426A - Game machine, program, and information storing medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, a program and an information storing medium, which are capable of preventing the play from becoming monotonous by sustaining a player's sense of tension for the play for a long period of time. <P>SOLUTION: When a bell combination is won in the regular state, the game state is shifted to an RT (Replay Time) state C in which the probability of winning a special replay is higher than in the regular state. When the special replay is won in the RT state C, the game state is shifted to an RT state D in which the player can aim for the winning of a big bonus (RBB or CBB) while suppressing consumption of tokens. In this way, the player can enjoy the play while increasing the degree of expectancy for the shift to the RT state D. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a program, and an information storage medium.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery that determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on the player's operation, and displays the game result using a combination of symbols arranged on the reel based on the result of the internal lottery. In addition, it has a function of paying out medals when a winning combination is won.

  In addition, the probability of winning a small role (a role that pays out medals, etc. when winning a prize) or bonus (a role that triggers a transition to a bonus state where a large amount of medals can be acquired in a short time) has been maintained. A gaming machine having a function of controlling the game state to shift to a replay time state in which the winning probability of replay (a role that makes it unnecessary to insert medals etc. in the next game due to winning) is known (See Patent Document 1). In this replay time state, generally, control for increasing the winning probability of replay is performed, and the game can be digested under conditions advantageous to the player by winning the replay with high frequency. For this reason, in many gaming machines in recent years, control that fluctuates the winning probability of replay is adopted as a specification for giving ups and downs to the player's medal acquisition situation.

In a conventional gaming machine, when the gaming state is shifted to a replay time state in which the winning probability of replay is increased with a high probability, a predetermined number of games are consumed, a bonus is won or won, or predetermined. The end condition of the replay time state is controlled by using various fluctuation opportunities such as display of the given symbol combination.
JP 2005-143931 A

  However, if the number of games is not set in advance as the replay time state termination condition, if the duration of the replay time state is prolonged, the player's sense of tension with the game may fade, leading to a monotonous game There is. In addition, it is not preferable that the player becomes more advantageous than necessary from the viewpoint of game soundness. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the replay time state from continuing semipermanently because the number of games is not defined. There is a need to take measures.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the object thereof is a gaming machine, a program, and information that can maintain the player's sense of tension over the game for a long period of time and prevent the game from becoming monotonous. It is to provide a storage medium.

  (1) In the present invention, whether or not there are a plurality of types of combinations including a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface and a replay that allows a next game to be performed without requiring a game medium in accordance with winning a prize. In accordance with the result of the internal lottery with the lottery means for performing the internal lottery to be determined, the control for rotating the plurality of reels triggered by the operation to the first operating means, and the operation for the second operating means Reel control means for controlling to stop the plurality of reels, and a normal state, and a normal state, and a transition state between a plurality of types of game states including a replay time state in which the winning probability of the replay is different from the normal state A game state transition control means for performing control, and in the stopped state of the plurality of reels, a combination based on a combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination being displayed on the active line A gaming machine provided to award, wherein the gaming state transition control means includes a first replay time state and a second replay time state that is more advantageous to the player than the first replay time state as the replay time state. In the first replay time state, the end condition is determined without depending on the number of games counted from the start time point, and the first symbol combination is displayed on the active line. As a replay time state end condition, the game state is shifted to the second replay time state. In the second replay time state, the end condition is determined based on the number of games counted from the start time, and the number of games is The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs control to shift a gaming state to the normal state, with the fact that the predetermined number of times has been reached as an end condition of the second replay time state It is intended.

  “The second replay time state that is more advantageous to the player than the first replay time state” means that the second replay time state has a higher replay win probability than the first replay time state, or the second replay time state This is the case when the end condition is less likely to be satisfied than in the first replay time state.

  In the present invention, the first symbol combination is displayed on the active line in the first replay time state in which there is no limit on the number of games, and the game ends when the predetermined number of games is consumed. Control for shifting the game state to the 2 replay time state is performed. In other words, according to the present invention, even if the game is shifted to the first replay time state in which there is no limit on the number of games, the number of games can be limited afterwards triggered by the display of the first symbol combination. .

  In the present invention, the first symbol combination is displayed in the first replay time state, whereby the control is performed to shift to the second replay time state that is more advantageous to the player than the first replay time state. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to continue the first replay time state that gives an opportunity to shift to the second replay time state that is advantageous to the player without any limit on the number of games. While the state continues, it is possible to allow the player to play a game while maintaining a sense of expectation for shifting to the second replay time state. That is, according to the present invention, the first replay time state in which no limit is imposed on the number of games continues for a long period of time, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling less nervous about the game.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the gaming state transition control means changes the gaming state to the second replay time state based on the fact that the first symbol combination is displayed on the active line in the normal state. Control for shifting and control for shifting the gaming state to the first replay time state may be performed based on the fact that the second symbol combination is displayed on the effective line in the normal state.

  In this way, there are a case where the normal state directly shifts to the second replay time state, and a case where the normal state shifts to the second replay time state via the first replay time state. However, the opportunity to shift to the second replay time state according to various gaming states can be set in multiple stages, and the game can be more effectively prevented from becoming monotonous.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, as the gaming state, a plurality of types of bonus states that are easier to acquire game media than the normal state are settable, and the gaming state transition control means includes the plurality of gaming state transition control means. Among the types of bonus states, control is performed to shift the gaming state to the first replay time state upon the end of a specific bonus state, and the gaming state is determined based on the end of a bonus state other than the specific bonus state. You may make it perform control which transfers to a normal state.

  In this way, the gaming state after the end of the bonus state is distributed according to the type of bonus state, so when shifting to a specific bonus state and when shifting to a bonus state other than the specific bonus state The player's expectation for the transition to the second replay time state can be changed to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, as the replay, a normal replay and a special replay in which a symbol combination indicating a winning form is different from the normal replay are set, and the game state transition control means is configured to perform the normal state. If the special replay wins in the first replay time state in which the winning probability of the special replay is higher than that, the gaming state is changed to the second replay time as the first symbol combination is displayed on the active line. Control to shift to the state may be performed.

  In this way, the player's expectation for the transition from the first replay time state to the second replay time state can be enhanced more than the player's expectation for the transition from the normal state to the second replay time state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine by giving the player a sense of purpose for shifting the gaming state to the first replay time state and attracting the player's interest.

  (5) In the present invention, in a stopped state of a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination is displayed on the effective line. This is a program for a gaming machine that is provided so that a winning combination is won based on the game, and determines whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including a replay that allows the next game to be performed without requiring a gaming medium in accordance with the winning combination. A lottery means for performing an internal lottery, a control for rotating the plurality of reels in response to an operation on the first operation means, and a plurality in accordance with the result of the internal lottery in response to an operation on the second operation means Reel control means for controlling the reels to be stopped, a normal state, and a control for shifting the game state between a plurality of types of game states including a replay time state in which the winning probability of the replay is different from the normal state. The gaming state transition control means functions as the gaming state transition control means for performing the game, and the gaming state transition control means has a second replay time that is more advantageous to the player than the first replay time state and the first replay time state as the replay time state. In the first replay time state, the end condition is determined regardless of the number of games counted from the start time, and the first symbol combination is displayed on the active line. As the end condition of the first replay time state, the game state is shifted to the second replay time state, and in the second replay time state, the end condition is determined based on the number of games counted from the start time point, The game state is shifted to the normal state with the end of the second replay time state that the number of games has reached a predetermined number. That is control and a program to perform.

  The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that is readable by a computer and stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the means described above.

  In the program and the information storage medium according to the present invention, each aspect shown in the above (2) to (4) can be appropriately adopted, and the computer functions as the means shown in (2) to (4). May be.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs games using medals as gaming media.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In the gaming machine casing of the present embodiment, a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed.

  The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 each have an outer peripheral surface divided into 21 regions at regular intervals, and any of a plurality of types of symbols is arranged in each region. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a step motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the step motor. By controlling the width, etc., frame units (predetermined rotation angle unit, predetermined rotation amount) with three symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, lower symbol) arranged continuously on the outer peripheral surface as one frame (Unit) can be stopped. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the step motor rotates and drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is interrupted, As the rotation of the step motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, three symbols (an upper symbol and a middle symbol) among a plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, respectively. , The lower symbol) can be observed from the front of the gaming machine through the display window DW.

  The player's game result is determined by the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the five active lines L1 to L5 in the display window DW, and the combination of the symbols on the effective line corresponds to a predetermined combination. In the case of, medals are paid out from the hopper unit as the winning combination. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the five valid lines L1 to L5 are validated based on the insertion of three medals (one example of the prescribed number of throws) for one game.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays various game information such as the number of medal credits, the number of medals paid out or earned in one game, and the remaining number of bonus games. The

  In addition, the front upper door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing a game effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or for exciting the game are output.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As operation means, a bet button B0 (insertion operation means) for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal, an operation that triggers the start of a game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Start lever SL (game start operation means: one example of first operation means), and an operation that triggers to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by the step motor Stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means: an example of a second operation means) are provided.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player is set in a ready state in which a game can be started by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or performing an operation of pressing the bet button B0. When the player depresses the start lever SL, an internal lottery using a random number value is performed on the control board, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 start rotating by driving the step motor, and the first reel The pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated) on the condition that the rotation speed of the R1 to the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed.

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch of each button is turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the on state to the off state. .

  And the control board is a stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal tray MP. Yes.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by the game control means 100 (control board). The game control means 100 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. Thus, operation control of output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the speaker 340, and the like is performed. The functions of the game control means 100 are stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, ROM, etc. It is realized by software consisting of a given program.

  The game control means 100 includes a random number generation means 110, a lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, an effect control means 180, and a storage means. 190 included.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The lottery means 120 is a means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is based on a game start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated when a player depresses a start lever SL (first operation means). Thus, lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, flag setting processing, and the like are performed.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which of the plurality of lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 is to be used for internal lottery. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the normal state, replay time state A (RT state A), replay time state B (RT state B), replay time state C (RT state C), replay time state D ( RT state D), first big bonus state (RBB state), and second big bonus state (CBB state) can be set, and the storage means 190 has a lottery table for internal lottery in each gaming state. It is remembered. In the lottery table for each gaming state, a replay is made for each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535). Normal replay, special replay), small role (a role to which a predetermined number of medals are paid out with winning a prize: bell, plum, cherry), and big bonus (a role that triggers the transition to each big bonus state: first Various combinations such as big bonus RBB and second big bonus CBB) or loses are associated with each other.

  In particular, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, for the lottery table used in the internal lottery in the normal state and each replay time state, the winning probability and special of the normal replay in the internal lottery in each replay time state are shown. Correspondence between the combination and the random number is set so that the winning probability of replay is different from that in the normal state.

  In the random number determination process, a random value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generator 110 for each game based on the game start signal from the start switch 230, and the acquired random value is stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the stored lottery table.

  In the flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the flag of the winning combination determined to be won is changed from the non-internal winning state (first flag state, off state) to the internal winning state (second flag state, on Status). The flag setting information is stored in the flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190. Also, in this embodiment, a flag that can carry on the internal winning state for the next game until the prize is won (carry-over possible flag) and a non-internal winning without carrying the internal winning state for the next game regardless of the winning. A flag to be reset to a state (carry-over impossible flag) is prepared. The combination associated with the former carry-over possible flag is a big bonus (RBB, CBB), and other combinations (for example, small combination, replay, etc.) are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag.

  The reel control means 130 steps the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on a game start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated when the player presses a start lever SL (first operation means). The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that are rotationally driven by the step motor are controlled to stop according to the flag setting state (whether or not the winning combination).

  Then, the reel control means 130 is in a state where the pressing operation (stop operation) for the stop buttons B1 to B3 (second operation means) is validated (the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined speed). When the stop switch 240 is actuated when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the above state), a drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the step motor of the reel unit 310 is based on the reel stop signal from the stop switch 240. ) Is stopped to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. Specifically, referring to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190, the first reels R1 to R1 corresponding to the press timings of the stop buttons B1 to B3 (mode of stop operation) and the like. The stop position of the third reel R3 is determined, and control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the determined stop position.

  Here, in the stop control table, the position (pressing detection position) of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the pressing operation of each button of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is detected), Correspondence with the actual stop position (or the number of sliding frames from the pressed detection position) of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is set. In the present embodiment, a stop control table is provided for determining the stop positions of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 for each flag setting state. In the stop control table, when the setting state of the flags set according to the result of the internal lottery is the same, the mode of pressing operation (for example, pressing timing and pressing order) for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is the same. The same stop position is designated for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. That is, the reel control means 130, when the combination of the mode of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 and the result of the internal lottery by the lottery means 120 is the same, the first reels R1 to R1 in the same stop mode. Control is performed to stop the three reels R3.

  In the stop control table, when the flags associated with two or more types of different combinations are set to the internal winning state, each reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 is determined according to the priority order determined for each combination. And the actual correspondence position of each reel is set. In particular, in the present embodiment, priorities are determined in the order of “replay> big bonus> small role”, and the reel control means 130 is used when two or more types of flags relating to the internal winning state are set. Controls to stop the reels according to the priority set for each winning combination, so that the symbols constituting the winning combination with higher priority are displayed on the active line in preference to the symbols forming the winning combination. I do.

  The reel control means 130 performs so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing as control for stopping the reel. The pull-in process is a control process for stopping the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose flag is set to the internal winning state is stopped on the active line (so that the winning combination can be won). On the other hand, the kicking process is a control to stop the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose flag is set to the non-internal winning state does not stop on the active line (so that the winning combination cannot be won). It is processing. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in order to realize the above-described pull-in process and kick-off process, the flag setting state, the press timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the press order, the stop position of the reel that has already stopped (or the effective line) The stop control table is set so that the stop position of each reel changes according to the types of symbols stopped on L1 to L5. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the combination for which the flag is set to the internal winning state in the form of winning, while the symbol of the combination for which the flag is set to the non-winning state is in the form of winning. Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 made of a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel makes one revolution. Thus, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the step motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index). ing.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the stop control table for determining the stop position of each rotating reel, the number of frames required for each reel R1 to R3 to stop after the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed is determined. The upper limit is set to 5 frames (0 frame to 4 frames), and the reel control means 130 is an opportunity to stop the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the pull-in process and kick process regarding the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Control is performed to stop the reel so that a symbol of a maximum of four frames ahead can be drawn from a frame located in the display window DW when the operation is performed. For this reason, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, a plurality of replay symbols “RP” or bell symbols “RP” arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. "BL" is arranged so that the interval is within 4 frames, and the replay symbol "RP" and the bell symbol "BL" are displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing timing and pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. It has a symbol arrangement that can be drawn into.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the second big bonus state (CBB state) that shifts with the winning of the second big bonus (CBB), the reel control means 130 performs the first reel. R1 is set to a special control state, and control is performed to stop the first reel R1 within 75 msec (corresponding to the time required for approximately one frame of rotational movement) uniformly from the pressing timing of the stop button. That is, for the first reel R1 set in the special control state in the CBB state, a position within one frame from the reel position corresponding to the pressing timing of the stop button B1 corresponding to the first reel R1 is determined as the stop position. Thus, the stop control table for the CBB state is set.

  In the CBB state, the reel control means 130 is within 190 ms from the pressing timing of the stop button B2 and the stop button B3 for the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 (corresponding to the time required for rotational movement of approximately four frames). In the stop control table for the CBB state, the symbol pull-in process and kick-off process can be executed with the upper limit of 4 frames as described above in the stop control table for the CBB state. Stop positions of the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are set.

  The winning determination unit 140 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190, each reel is stopped. It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is a predetermined winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the bonus symbol 1 “red 7”, the bonus symbol 2 “white 7”, the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310, A bell symbol “BL”, a plum symbol “PM”, a cherry symbol “CH”, a replay symbol “RP”, and the like are arranged. Then, depending on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIG. 5, the first big bonus (RBB), the second big bonus (CBB), replay (normal replay, Special Replay), a winning determination table is prepared so that the presence / absence of a bell, plum, and cherry can be determined. Note that “ANY” in the symbol combination indicating the winning type of cherry shown in FIG. 5 indicates that any symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel may be used.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a winning combination is won based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140, a winning process is executed. As the winning process, a control process for paying out medals, a replay process, a control process for shifting a game state, and the like are executed. For example, when a small role (bell, plum, cherry) wins, the payout control means 150 performs medal payout control processing, and when a replay (normal replay, special replay) wins, the replay processing means 160 When a replay process is performed and a big bonus (RBB, CBB) is won, a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state by the gaming state transition control means 170 is performed.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is set based on a predetermined payout for each combination, and the set number of medals to be paid out is set as a hopper unit 320 (payout device). The control which instruct | indicates is performed. When a plurality of small combinations wins in one game, the total payout of each winning small combination is set as the number of medals paid out in the game.

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is actually operated from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

  If credits (internal storage) of medals are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 190 (not shown) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals is performed to virtually pay out medals. In addition, when a replay (normal replay, special replay) or a big bonus (RBB, CBB) is won as a result of the game, the payout number is not set, and therefore no medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320. Then, a process (0 sheet process) is performed in which formally 0 medals are paid out.

  When the replay (normal replay, special replay) wins, the replay processing means 160 does not require insertion of a medal owned by the player for the next game, and sets the same preparation state as the previous game ( Replay processing). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a replay is won, a medal with the same specified number of insertions as the previous game is automatically put into the inserted state without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). The set automatic insertion process is performed, and the next game start operation (press operation of the start lever SL by the player) is waited in a state where the same effective line as the previous game is activated.

  The gaming state transition control means 170 performs a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state between the normal state, the big bonus state, and the replay time state based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are defined, transitioning a gaming state to another gaming state based on the fact that one of the plurality of conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of conditions are satisfied Can do.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first big bonus state (RBB state) and the second big bonus state (CBB state) can be set as the big bonus state (bonus state). In the bonus game in the RBB state, the winning rate of the small role in the internal lottery is controlled to be higher than the normal state, so that the winning rate of the small role is controlled to be higher than the normal state. In the bonus game in the CBB state, Regardless of the result of the internal lottery, by setting the small winning combination flag to the internal winning state, the winning rate of the small winning combination is controlled to be higher than the normal state. That is, in the RBB state and the CBB state, more medals can be easily obtained in a shorter period than in the normal state, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  Next, details of each big bonus state will be described.

  In the RBB state (an example of a specific bonus state), the first big bonus (RBB) is won in the internal lottery, and the symbol combination “red 7” indicating the winning form of the RBB in the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The gaming state is shifted to when triggered by the display of “Red 7 / Red 7”. In the RBB state, in the bonus game, when a predetermined number (360 or less, a predetermined number: for example, 350) of medals is paid out, the ending condition is satisfied. The game state is controlled to shift to the replay time state B (an example of the first replay time state).

  In the CBB state (an example of a bonus state other than a specific bonus state), the second big bonus (CBB) is won in the internal lottery, and the winning pattern of CBB1 is shown in the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The gaming state is shifted to when the combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” is displayed. In the CBB state, in the bonus game, when an end condition is satisfied when a medal exceeding a predetermined number (a predetermined number of 253 or less: for example, 253) is paid out, and the end condition is satisfied. The game state is controlled to shift to the normal state.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as the replay time state, the replay time state A (RT state A), the replay time state B (RT state B), the replay time state C (RT state C), and the replay time state D ( RT state D) can be set, and in each RT state game, the lottery means 120 performs normal replay and special replay while maintaining the winning probabilities of small roles and big bonuses to be the same as the normal state. An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which at least one winning probability is changed with respect to the normal state.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, in the normal state, both normal replay and special replay are set as internal lottery targets as replay, and the winning probability of normal replay is about 1 / 9.96. The correspondence relationship between the winning combination and the random number value is set so that the winning probability of special replay is about 1 / 27.31.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, in RT state A, only normal replay is set as the target of internal lottery as replay, and the winning and random numbers are set so that the winning probability of normal replay is about 1 / 7.3. Correspondence is set.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in RT state B and RT state C, both normal replay and special replay are set as internal lottery targets as replays, and the winning probability of normal replays is 1 / 35.83. The correspondence relationship between the combination and the random number value is set so that the winning probability of the special replay is 1 / 9.17.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, in RT state D, only normal replay is set as the target of internal lottery as replay, and the correspondence between the combination and the random number value so that the winning probability of normal replay is 1 / 1.17. Relationship is set.

  Here, in the normal state, the RT state A, the RT state B, and the RT state C, the combined replay probability of the replay obtained by adding up the normal replay winning probability and the special replay winning probability is about 1 / 7.3. On the other hand, in the RT state D, the lottery table is set so that the combined winning probability of replay is about 1 / 1.17. In other words, the RT state D is less likely to consume medals than the normal state, the RT state A, the RT state B, and the RT state C because the winning frequency of replay is dramatically higher than the other gaming states. The game state is advantageous for the player.

  Next, details of each replay time state will be described.

  In the RT state A, the symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” (the third symbol combination) indicating the winning mode of the normal replay is an effective line in any of the gaming state of the normal state, the RT state B, or the RT state C. It is a gaming state that shifts when triggered by being displayed above. In the RT state A, the number of games (RT game number) as an end condition is set to 1000 times, for example, and the number of games counted from the start point of the RT state A reaches 1000 times, for example. Control for ending state A and returning the gaming state to the normal state is performed.

  The RT state B (an example of the first replay time state) is a gaming state that shifts when the RBB state ends. In RT state B, the number of games (RT game number) that is an end condition is not set, and control to end RT state B is triggered when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the active line. Is called.

  Specifically, control is performed to shift the gaming state to the RT state A when the symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” indicating the winning mode of the normal replay is displayed on the active line. Also, a control for shifting the gaming state to the RT state C when the symbol combination “BL / BL / BL” (second symbol combination) indicating the winning mode of the small bell is displayed on the active line. Is done. In addition, control is performed to shift the gaming state to the RT state D when the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” (first symbol combination) indicating the special replay winning pattern is displayed on the active line. .

  The RT state C (an example of the first replay time state) is a gaming state that shifts in response to the symbol combination indicating the bell winning form being displayed on the active line in the normal state or the RT state B. In RT state C, the number of games as an end condition is not set as in RT state B, and control for terminating RT state C is triggered when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the active line. Done.

  Specifically, control is performed to shift the gaming state to the RT state A when the symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” indicating the winning mode of the normal replay is displayed on the active line. In addition, control is performed to shift the gaming state to the RT state D when the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” indicating the special replay winning pattern is displayed on the active line.

  In the RT state D (an example of the second replay time state), the symbol combination “BL, RP, RP” indicating a special replay winning mode is selected in the game state of the normal state, the RT state B, or the RT state C. It is a gaming state that shifts when triggered by being displayed on the active line. In the RT state D, the number of games (RT game number) as an end condition is set to 70 times, for example, and the number of games counted from the start point of the RT state D reaches, for example, 70 times. Control for ending the state D and returning the gaming state to the normal state is performed.

  Here, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the gaming state transition control means 170 counts the number of games from the start time of each RT state when the gaming state is the RT state A and the RT state D. Specifically, at the time of transition to the RT state A or the RT state D, a value corresponding to the number of games as a termination condition of each RT state is set in the game number storage means 196, and the start lever SL is played each time a game is performed. The value corresponding to one game is decremented from the value stored in the number-of-games storage unit 196, triggered by the pressing operation of. Each time a game is played, a value corresponding to one game is incremented by setting “0” in the game number storage means 196 as a value corresponding to the number of games that will be an end condition at the transition to each RT state. You may make it do.

  The effect control means 180 uses a display device 330 (an example of an effect device) such as a lamp, LED, or liquid crystal display based on the effect data selected with reference to the effect table stored in the effect table storage means 195. Control relating to the sound effect to be performed using the display effect to be performed and the speaker 340 (an example of the effect device) is performed. Specifically, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, operation on a bet button B0, start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in gaming state, or a liquid crystal display By changing the display content of the LCD or by outputting sound from the speaker 340, effect control for exciting the game or assisting the game is performed.

  Note that the functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. This can be realized by assigning. In the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements, and these device units virtually function their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. Control Method of the Present Embodiment Hereinafter, the control method employed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

2-1. Game State Transition Control Method In the present embodiment, control for changing the game state is performed as shown in FIG. 6, and the game state is set to the normal state in the initial setting of the gaming machine. In the normal state, the lottery table in which the winning probability of normal replay is about 1 / 1.996 and the winning probability of special replay is set to about 1 / 27.31 is set as a lottery table for internal lottery To do. In addition, the normal state ends when the game state shifts to a game state corresponding to a winning combination due to a normal replay, special replay, CBB, RBB, or Bell winning. That is, in the normal state, control for ending the normal state is performed based on the fact that the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern of the winning combination that is the trigger for the end is displayed on the active line.

  For example, when the symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” indicating the normal replay winning pattern is displayed in the normal state, control for shifting the gaming state to the RT state A is performed.

  In the RT state A, the lottery table in which the winning probability of normal replay is about 1 / 7.3 and the special replay is excluded from the internal lottery is set as the lottery table for internal lottery. In the RT state A, the number of games as an end condition is defined, and when the number of games counted from the start of the RT state A reaches 1000 times, control is performed to shift the gaming state to the normal state. In RT state A, the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the CBB winning pattern or the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the RBB winning pattern is displayed. The game will also end when the game state transitions to the CBB state or the RBB state. However, even if the CBB or RBB is won in the RT state A and the CBB or RBB is not won, the number of games counted from the start of the RT state A will be The gaming state is maintained in the RT state A until reaching 1000 times.

  Further, for example, when the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” indicating a special replay winning pattern is displayed in the normal state, control for shifting the gaming state to the RT state D is performed.

  In the RT state D, the lottery table in which the winning probability of normal replay is about 1 / 1.17 and the special replay is excluded from the internal lottery is set as the lottery table for internal lottery. In the RT state D, the number of games as an end condition is defined, and when the number of games counted from the start of the RT state D reaches 70 times, control for shifting the game state to the normal state is performed. In the RT state D, the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the CBB winning pattern or the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the RBB winning pattern is displayed. The game will also end when the game state transitions to the CBB state or the RBB state. However, even if the CBB or RBB is won in the RT state D and the CBB or RBB is not won, the number of games counted from the start of the RT state D will be The gaming state is maintained in the RT state D until 70 times are reached.

  For example, in a normal state, when the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the CBB winning pattern or the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the RBB winning pattern is displayed, Control is performed to shift the gaming state to the CBB state or the RBB state according to the displayed symbol combination. In the RT state A, the RT state B, the RT state C, and the RT state D, if a symbol combination indicating a CBB or RBB winning pattern is displayed, the game is changed to the CBB state or the RBB state according to the displayed symbol combination. Control to shift the state is performed. In the CBB state and the RBB state, a lottery table in which both normal replay and special replay are excluded from the internal lottery targets is set.

  In the CBB state, when medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 253) are paid out, the end condition for the CBB state is satisfied. At this time, in the present embodiment, control for shifting the gaming state to the normal state is performed with the end of the CBB state as a trigger. On the other hand, in the RBB state, when medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 350) are paid out, the termination condition for the RBB state is satisfied. At this time, in the present embodiment, control for shifting the gaming state to the RT state B is performed when the RBB state ends.

  In the RT state B, the lottery table in which the winning probability of normal replay is about 1 / 35.83 and the winning probability of special replay is set to about 1 / 9.17 is set as a lottery table for internal lottery. . In the RT state B, the number of games as an end condition is not defined, and the RT state B is ended by a normal replay, special replay, RBB, CBB, or Bell winning. That is, in the RT state B, control for terminating the RT state B is performed based on the fact that the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the winning combination that is the trigger for termination is displayed on the active line.

  For example, when the symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” indicating the normal replay winning pattern is displayed in the RT state B, the control for shifting the gaming state to the RT state A is performed. When the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” indicating the replay winning pattern is displayed, control for shifting the gaming state to the RT state D is performed. As described above, according to the control method of the present embodiment, even when the game state shifts to the RT state B in which there is no limit on the number of games, the display of the symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” indicating the winning form of the normal replay, Alternatively, the number of games can be limited afterwards with the display of a symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” indicating a special replay winning pattern.

  For example, in RT state B, when the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the CBB winning pattern or the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the RBB winning pattern is displayed. In accordance with the displayed symbol combination, control for shifting the gaming state to the CBB state or the RBB state is performed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the symbol combination “BL / BL / BL” indicating the winning type of the bell in the normal state and the RT state B is displayed, the control for shifting the gaming state to the RT state C is performed.

  In the RT state C, a lottery table in which the normal replay winning probability is about 1 / 35.83 and the special replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 9.17 as in the RT state B is used for the internal lottery. Set as a lottery table. In the RT state C, the number of games as an end condition is not defined as in the RT state B, and is controlled so as to end when a normal replay, special replay, RBB or CBB wins. That is, the RT state C as well as the RT state B ends based on the fact that the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern of the winning combination that is the end trigger is displayed on the active line.

  For example, when the symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” indicating the normal replay winning pattern is displayed in the RT state C, the control for shifting the gaming state to the RT state A is performed. When the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” indicating the replay winning pattern is displayed, control for shifting the gaming state to the RT state D is performed. As described above, according to the control method of the present embodiment, even when the game state shifts to the RT state B in which there is no limit on the number of games, the display of the symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” indicating the winning form of the normal replay, Alternatively, the number of games can be limited afterwards with the display of a symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” indicating a special replay winning pattern.

  For example, in RT state B, when the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the CBB winning pattern or the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the RBB winning pattern is displayed. In accordance with the displayed symbol combination, control for shifting the gaming state to the CBB state or the RBB state is performed.

  The characteristics regarding the gaming state transition control method in the gaming machine of the present embodiment described above are summarized as follows.

  First, in the control method of the present embodiment, the player spends medals by displaying the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” indicating a special replay winning form in the normal state, the RT state B, or the RT state C. Control is performed to shift to the RT state D that can aim to win a big bonus (RBB or CBB) while suppressing. Therefore, according to the control method of the present embodiment, it is possible to continue the normal state, the RT state B, and the RT state C that give an opportunity to shift to the RT state D that is advantageous for the player without any limit on the number of games. Therefore, while any of the normal state, the RT state B, and the RT state C is continued, the player can play the game while maintaining the expectation for the transition to the RT state D. . That is, according to the control method of the present embodiment, the RT state B and the RT state C that are not limited in the number of games continue for a long period of time, so that the player's sense of tension is reduced and the game becomes monotonous. Can be prevented.

  In the control method of the present embodiment, the difference between the normal state, the RT state B, and the RT state C regarding the winning probability of the special replay that triggers the transition to the RT state D is established. The state C is set to a gaming section in which the expectation for the transition of the gaming state to the RT state D is higher than the normal state.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a bell is won in the normal state, the game state is transferred to the RT state C, which has a higher probability of winning special replay than the normal state, thereby stepping up the expectation for the transition to the RT state D. You will be able to entertain the game while In other words, since the player's expectation for the transition from the RT state C to the RT state D can be higher than the player's expectation for the transition from the normal state to the RT state D, the game in the game in the normal state The operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved by giving the player a sense of purpose about shifting the state to the RT state C and attracting the player's interest.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, even after the RBB state ends, the winning state of the special replay is shifted to the RT state B set to the same probability as the RT state C. By changing the gaming state to C, a variety of gaming state transition patterns can be formed, and gradually changing the expectation for the transition to the RT state D according to the winning probability of the special replay, It is possible to allow the player to play a game and to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  In the control method of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the RBB state is set to RT state B with a high special replay winning probability, and the gaming state after the end of the CBB state is a normal state with a low special replay winning probability. Is set to. That is, since the winning probability of special replay is distributed according to the type of the big bonus state, the player's expectation for the transition to the RT state D in the transition to the RBB state and the transition to the CBB state is changed. This makes it possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

2-2. Expectation feeling production method by reel stop control In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” indicating a normal replay winning pattern and a symbol combination “BL / RP • RP” indicating a special replay winning pattern are provided. RP ", a part of the symbols constituting the symbol combination is made common, and as shown in FIG. 4, the replay symbols relating to the first reel R1 which is a portion not common among the above-mentioned symbol combinations. “RP” and bell symbol “BL” are arranged adjacent to each other. In the present embodiment using such a symbol arrangement of the first reel R1, a technique for producing a sense of expectation for the transition of the gaming state by controlling to stop the reel at the time of replay winning is adopted.

  Specifically, in a game in which either normal replay or special replay is won in the internal lottery, when the stop button B1 is pressed as the first stop operation, the first reel R1 at the time when the stop button B1 is pressed is pressed. Regardless of the rotating position, as shown in FIG. 7A, the first reel R1 is stopped in a stop mode in which the bell symbol “BL” is located in the upper stage and the replay symbol “RP” is located in the middle stage. I do.

  Further, in the game in which either the normal replay or the special replay is won in the internal lottery, the bell symbol “BL” is stopped in the upper row with respect to the first reel R1, and the replay symbol “RP” is stopped in the middle row. When the stop button B2 is pressed in this state, the replay symbol “RP” is displayed in the middle as shown in FIG. 7A regardless of the position of the second reel R2 that is rotating when the stop button B2 is pressed. Control is performed to stop the second reel R2 in the stop mode in which is located.

  If the normal replay is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 7B, the replay symbol “RP” is drawn in the middle stage with respect to the third reel R3 in response to the pressing operation of the stop button B3. When the normal replay is won in the active line L1, and the special replay is won in the internal lottery, the third reel R3 is responded to the pressing operation of the stop button B3 as shown in FIG. 7C. With respect to, the replay symbol “RP” is drawn into the lower stage, and control is performed to win a special replay on the active line L4.

  As described above, the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 at the time when the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 are stopped are made effective by making the stopping mode of the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 common when the normal replay is won and when the special replay is won. By stopping the reels so that there is a possibility of winning a normal replay on the line L1 and a special replay winning on the effective line L4, it is impossible to determine which replay will win the player. Finally, it is possible to realize an effect that maintains the expectation for the special replay winning until the third reel R3 is stopped.

2-3. Expectation direction technique according to the winning probability of special replay In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display LCD is displayed in the normal state, the RT state B, and the RT state C in which the transition to the RT state D can be expected by winning the special replay. On the other hand, a technique of producing an expectation for the transition of the gaming state by displaying an effect image corresponding to the winning probability of special replay is adopted.

  Specifically, in the normal state where the winning probability of the special replay is low, an effect image with a small number of characters shown in FIG. 8A is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, and the RT state B and the winning probability of the special replay are high. In the RT state C, an effect image having a large number of characters shown in FIG. 8B is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD.

  In this way, by performing the presentation according to the difference in the winning probability of the special replay, the player is notified of the difference in expectation for the transition to the RT state D in the current gaming state, thereby preventing the game from becoming monotonous. Will be able to.

3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be introduced below. Note that the above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and employed as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the symbol combination indicating the special replay winning form is displayed in the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is set as a transition trigger of the RT state D. It is RT that the symbol combination indicating the winning mode of the specific small role or the symbol combination displayed when the winning of the specific small role is missed is displayed in the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. It may be set as a transition trigger for the state D.

  Further, for example, the number of games set as the end condition for the RT state A or the RT state D is not limited to the example described in the above embodiment, and can be arbitrarily set.

  Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the case where two types of replays having different symbol combinations indicating winning patterns are set is described as an example, but there is only one type of symbol combination indicating replay winning types. There may be three or more types. At this time, if there is only one symbol combination indicating the replay winning form, the gaming state is changed to the RT state A or the RT state D, triggered by the display of the symbol combination indicating the winning combination of the small role such as plum or cherry. It can be controlled to vary. In addition, when there are three or more symbol combinations indicating the replay winning pattern, any one or more symbol combinations may be set so as not to trigger a change in the gaming state.

  Further, for example, in the above embodiment, a case where a gaming state having a high special replay winning probability is set after the end of the RBB state and a gaming state having a low special replay winning probability is set after the end of the CBB state is described as an example. However, a gaming state with a high special replay winning probability may be set after the end of the CBB state, and a gaming state with a low special replay winning probability may be set after the end of the RBB state.

  Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the case where the special replay is excluded from the internal lottery is described in the RT state A which is shifted with the normal replay winning, but the special replay is performed in the RT state A. May be set as an internal lottery target.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the structure of the lottery table for internal lottery in this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the winning determination method of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the control method of the game state in this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the control method which stops the reel in this embodiment. It is a display example of the effect image in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1-L5 effective line, DS game information display part, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 110 random number generation means, 120 lottery means,
130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means, 150 payout control means,
160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means, 180 effect control means,
190 storage means, 191 lottery table storage means, 192 flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 effect table storage means, 196 game number storage means,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch,
330 display device, 340 speaker

Claims (6)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
Lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine the success or failure of a plurality of types of roles including a replay that allows a next game to be played without requiring a game medium in accordance with a prize;
Control for rotating the plurality of reels triggered by an operation on the first operation means, and control for stopping the plurality of reels according to a result of the internal lottery triggered by an operation on the second operation means Reel control means to perform,
A game state transition control means for performing control to shift the game state between a plurality of types of game states including a normal state and a replay time state in which the winning probability of the replay is different from the normal state;
In the stopped state of the plurality of reels, a gaming machine provided so that a winning combination is awarded based on a combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination being displayed on an active line,
The gaming state transition control means is
As the replay time state, a first replay time state and a second replay time state that is more advantageous to the player than the first replay time state can be set,
In the first replay time state, the end condition is determined regardless of the number of games counted from the start time, and the end of the first replay time state indicates that the first symbol combination is displayed on the active line. As a condition, the gaming state is shifted to the second replay time state,
In the second replay time state, an end condition is determined based on the number of games counted from the start time, and the game state is set as the end condition of the second replay time state that the number of games has reached a predetermined number. A gaming machine that performs control to shift to the normal state. In claim 1,
The gaming state transition control means is
Based on the fact that the first symbol combination is displayed on the effective line in the normal state, the control for shifting the gaming state to the second replay time state, and the second symbol combination in the normal state is the effective line. A gaming machine that performs control to shift the gaming state to the first replay time state based on the display above. In claim 1 or 2,
As the gaming state, a plurality of types of bonus states that can be easily acquired by the game medium than the normal state are settable,
The gaming state transition control means is
Among the plurality of types of bonus states, control is performed to shift the gaming state to the first replay time state triggered by the end of a specific bonus state, and the gaming state triggered by the end of a bonus state other than the specific bonus state A game machine characterized by performing control for shifting to the normal state. In any one of Claims 1-3,
As the replay, a normal replay and a special replay with different symbol combinations indicating a winning form are set for the normal replay,
The gaming state transition control means is
When the special replay wins in the first replay time state in which the winning probability of the special replay is higher than that in the normal state, the gaming state is changed to the first state as the first symbol combination is displayed on the active line. 2. A gaming machine that performs control to shift to a replay time state. In a stopped state of a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a winning combination is awarded based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination being displayed on the active line. A program for a gaming machine provided as follows:
Lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine the success or failure of a plurality of types of roles including a replay that allows a next game to be played without requiring a game medium in accordance with a prize;
Control for rotating the plurality of reels triggered by an operation on the first operation means, and control for stopping the plurality of reels according to a result of the internal lottery triggered by an operation on the second operation means Reel control means to perform,
The computer of the gaming machine is caused to function as a game state transition control means for performing a control of shifting the game state between a plurality of types of game states including a normal state and a replay time state in which the winning probability of the replay is different from the normal state. ,
The gaming state transition control means is
As the replay time state, a first replay time state and a second replay time state that is more advantageous to the player than the first replay time state can be set,
In the first replay time state, the end condition is determined regardless of the number of games counted from the start time, and the end of the first replay time state indicates that the first symbol combination is displayed on the active line. As a condition, the gaming state is shifted to the second replay time state,
In the second replay time state, an end condition is determined based on the number of games counted from the start time, and the game state is set as the end condition of the second replay time state that the number of games has reached a predetermined number. A program for performing control to shift to the normal state.   An information storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the program according to claim 5 is stored.

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