JP2012223275A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine improved in interesting sauce of a game because a plurality of states including a state hardly shifted to an advantageous game and a state easily shifted to the advantageous game are managed by a game controlling apparatus, and the presentation suggesting the states to the player can be associated with an executable presentation by the game controlling apparatus.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a game control device presentation determination means 160 for determining a game control device presentation to be executed via execution lottery; and an advantageous game shift determination means 210 with which shift to the advantageous game can be determined by execution of a first or second game control device presentation. The game machine has: a normal lottery state in which a first game control device presentation is a lottery object; and a specific lottery state in which a second game control device presentation is a lottery object. The game control device presentation determination means 160 is configured so that the execution lottery in which the second game control device presentation is a lottery object is executed at an execution frequency higher than the execution frequency of the execution lottery in the normal lottery state in which the first game control device presentation is a lottery object.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of executing an advantageous game that is a game that is more advantageous to a player than a normal game that is a normal game.

Conventionally, this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, includes a game control device that controls a game and an effect control device that controls an effect, and transmission and reception of signals between the game control device and the effect control device is a game control. It is formed in one direction from the device to the production control device. In the game control device, when a game is started, a winning lottery (a winning lottery) is performed, and in the effect control device, an effect is performed based on the result of the winning lottery.
Also, in recent slot machines, as one of the effects, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game may be executed. Such effects are controlled by the game control device.

  In slot machines, games that are more advantageous for players than conventional games such as AT (assist time) games are known. The AT game is a game for notifying a player of winning of a small role or the like. In addition, in a conventional slot machine, when a specific role such as a watermelon role is won, a transition lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to an AT game, and an AT game is started based on the result of the transition lottery. (See Patent Document 1). As a lottery state for transition lottery, there is also known a slot machine provided with a low probability state in which the winning probability is a predetermined probability and a high probability state in which the winning probability is higher than the low probability state.

JP 2008-295857 A

However, in the conventional slot machine described above, switching of a plurality of lottery states in the transition lottery is controlled by the effect control device. For this reason, for example, if a notification effect that notifies or suggests to a player a high probability state in which the winning probability of the transition lottery is higher than a low probability state is involved, a freeze effect or the like controlled by the game control device is involved in the notification effect. I couldn't. In other words, it was not possible to perform an effect that informs or suggests a high probability state to the player using a freeze effect or the like.
Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to shift to an advantageous game by enabling the execution of an effect that can be executed by a game control device such as a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game (hereinafter referred to as “game control device effect”). A plurality of states including a state that is difficult to shift and a state that is likely to shift to an advantageous game can be created by the game control device, and this state can be managed by the game control device. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can involve a game control device effect in a notification or suggestion effect and improve the interest of the game.

The invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-described objects, and features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Claim 1)
The invention according to claim 1 is provided with a game control device 21 that mainly controls a game, and an effect control device 22 that mainly receives a signal from the game control device 21 and controls the effect of the game. Signal transmission / reception between the game control device 21 and the production control device 22 is formed in one direction from the game control device 21 to the production control device 22, and is an advantageous game that is a game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game that is a normal game The game control device 21 stores effect data of an effect that can be executed by the game control device 21 (hereinafter referred to as “game control device effect”), and at least Game control device effect data storage means 140 for storing effect data of a plurality of game control device effects including the first and second game control device effects, and a game control device effect to be executed from among the plurality of game control device effects. lottery( (Hereinafter referred to as “execution lottery”)), and a game control device effect executing means 170 for executing the game control device effect determined by the game control device effect determining means 160. And a lottery state for execution lottery, at least a first game control device effect at least as a lottery object under a predetermined condition and a second game control device effect as a lottery object, and a second game A special lottery state in which the control device effect is at least a lottery object and the first game control device effect is not a lottery object, and the effect control device 22 determines the advantageous game transition determining means for determining the transition to the advantageous game 210, the advantageous game transition determining means 210 is advantageous when the game control device effect executed by the game control device effect executing means 170 is the first or second game control device effect. It is formed so that it can be determined to shift to a game, and when it is determined to shift to the advantageous game by the advantageous game transition determining means 210, it is formed to subsequently shift to the advantageous game, and the game control device effect determining means 160 is In the special lottery state, the execution lottery with the second game control device effect as the lottery object is performed at a higher frequency than the execution lottery execution frequency with the first game control device effect as the lottery object in the normal lottery state. It is formed as follows.

Here, examples of the “game control device effect” include a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game. In addition, each of the “first and second game control device effects” may be an effect that ends in one game or an effect that spans multiple games.
In other words, in the present invention, when the first or second game control device effect is executed, it is possible to decide to shift to the advantageous game. In other words, whether or not to shift to the advantageous game depends on whether or not the first or second game control device effect is executed. Further, in the present invention, at least the first game control device effect is selected as a lottery object under a predetermined condition and the second game control device effect is selected as the lottery state of the execution lottery for determining the game control device effect to be executed. A normal lottery state that is not a target, and a special lottery state in which the second game control device effect is at least a lottery object and the first game control device effect is not a lottery object.

  In the present invention, in the special lottery state, the execution lottery with the second game control device effect as the lottery object, rather than the execution frequency of the execution lottery with the first game control device effect in the normal lottery state as the object of the lottery. At a high frequency. Thus, the probability of shifting to the advantageous game is low, in other words, the state where it is difficult to shift to the advantageous game (normal lottery state) and the probability of shifting to the advantageous game is high, in other words, the state where it is easy to shift to the advantageous game (special lottery state). Can be created by the game control device 21. In addition, since this state (lottery state) can be managed by the game control device 21, the game control device effect can be entangled with the effect of informing or suggesting the lottery state to the player, improving the interest of the game Can be made.

(Claim 2)
In addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1, the game control device 21 includes special lottery state transition determining means 150 for determining whether to shift the lottery state to the special lottery state. When the special lottery state transition determining unit 150 does not decide to shift the lottery state to the special lottery state under the predetermined conditions in the normal lottery state, the control device effect determining unit 160 is at least the first game. An execution lottery is performed with the control device effect as a lottery object, and the first game control device effect is determined to be executed.
(Claim 3)
In addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the game control device 21 includes a special lottery state transition determining unit 150 that determines to shift the lottery state to the special lottery state, A lottery state transition control means 180 for shifting the lottery state between a plurality of lottery states including a normal lottery state and a special lottery state. The lottery state transition control means 180 is selected by the special lottery state transition determination means 150. When it is decided to shift the state to the special lottery state, the lottery state is formed so as to be able to subsequently shift to the special lottery state. In the special lottery state, the game control device effect determining means 160 performs the second game control device effect. When the game is determined to be executed or when a predetermined number of games have elapsed in the special lottery state, the lottery state is changed from the special lottery state to the normal lottery state. The advantageous game transition determining means 210 determines to shift to the advantageous game when the game control device effect executed by the game control device effect executing means 170 is the first game control device effect, and the game control device effect is determined. When the game control device effect executed by the execution means 170 is the second game control device effect, a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous game (hereinafter referred to as “transition lottery”) is performed. Based on the result of the transfer lottery, it is configured to determine to shift to the advantageous game.

That is, in the present invention, when the second game control device effect is executed in the special lottery state, or when a predetermined number of games has elapsed in the special lottery state, the lottery state shifts from the special lottery state to the normal lottery state. To do.
Further, in the present invention, when the first game control device effect is executed, it is determined to shift to the advantageous game, and when the second game control device effect is executed, the game shifts to the advantageous game by lottery (transition lottery). Decide what to do. As a result, even in the normal lottery state where the probability of performing the execution lottery with the first game control device effect as the lottery target is low, it is determined that the first game control device effect is transferred to the advantageous game as it is. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation. On the other hand, in the special lottery state, since there is a high probability of performing an execution lottery with the second game control device effect as a lottery object, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to shift to an advantageous game by executing the first or second game control device effect, the normal lottery state in which the first game control device effect is a lottery object, and the second game. A special lottery state with a control device effect as a lottery target is provided, and an execution lottery with a second game control device effect as a lottery object is performed more frequently than the execution lottery execution frequency with the first game control device effect as a lottery object. By increasing the execution frequency, the game control device can create a plurality of states including a state where it is difficult to shift to advantageous games (normal lottery state) and a state where it is easy to shift to advantageous games (special lottery state), Since this state (lottery state) can be managed by the game control device, the game control device effect can be entangled in the effect of informing or suggesting the lottery state to the player, improving the fun of the game It is possible to provide a game machine that can.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the arrangement | sequence of the design of each rotation reel. It is a block diagram of a slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a combination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a role lottery table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a freeze production data table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a scenario table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a normal execution lottery data table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a special execution lottery data table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a special lottery state transfer lottery data table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a transfer lottery data table. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a main control process. It is a flowchart which shows special lottery state transfer lottery processing. It is a flowchart which shows a freeze production determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a sub control process.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
Hereinafter, the “front” refers to the surface that the player faces when playing a game on the gaming machine, and the “right side” refers to the right side as viewed from the player facing the front of the gaming machine and playing the game. The “left side” means the left side as viewed from the player who plays the game facing the front of the gaming machine.
(Slot machine 10)
As schematically shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a box-shaped housing 11 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 12 that closes the opening on the front surface of the housing 11. Inside the housing 11, a reel unit 40 having three rotating reels 45 arranged side by side, a control device 20 for controlling the slot machine 10, and a hopper unit for paying out medals as game media And a power supply unit for supplying power to each device included in the slot machine 10.

Of the three rotating reels 45, the left reel 46 is located on the left side, the middle reel 47 is located in the center, and the right reel 48 is located on the right side.
In addition, the upper part of the front door 12 is provided with an upper panel 13, the lower part of the front door 12 is provided with a lower panel 14, and the front panel 12 has a front panel 12 between the upper panel 13 and the lower panel 14. An operation portion 16 that protrudes forward is provided.
In addition, a symbol display window 15 is provided at substantially the center of the upper panel 13 for showing a symbol attached to the periphery of each rotary reel 45 to the player. The symbol display window 15 is formed to show the player a total of nine symbols arranged in three rows and three rows when the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 is stopped.

Also, as the winning line, the upper winning line that passes through the upper three symbols, the middle winning line that passes through the middle three symbols, the lower winning line that passes through the lower three symbols, the lower left, center, and upper right The upper right winning line passing through the three symbols and the lower right winning line passing through the upper left, center, and lower right three symbols are provided.
A display device 55 for displaying an image is provided on the upper panel 13 at a position corresponding to the upper side of the symbol display window 15. An effect lamp 17 is provided on the peripheral edge of the upper panel 13.
Further, a medal slot 36 for directly inserting medals as game media is provided on the upper right side of the operation unit 16, and electronically stored (credit) in the slot machine 10 on the left side of the upper surface of the operation unit 16. A bet switch 32 is provided to insert the medals inside, and an adjustment switch 35 for returning the credited medals is provided near the upper left end of the operation unit 16. Is provided with a start switch 33 for starting the rotation of the rotating reel 45, and in the center of the front surface of the operation unit 16 is for stopping the rotation of the rotating reel 45 and corresponding to each rotating reel 45. Three stop switches 34 are provided side by side.

Of the three stop switches 34, the left stop switch 56 is located on the left side, the middle stop switch 57 is located in the center, and the right stop switch 58 is located on the right side. The left stop switch 56 corresponds to the left reel 46, the middle stop switch 57 corresponds to the middle reel 47, and the right stop switch 58 corresponds to the right reel 48.
In addition, a medal payout outlet 37 for paying out medals is provided at the lower center of the front door 12, and a medal paid out from the medal payout outlet 37 is received and stored below the medal payout outlet 37. The medal tray 38 is provided. The front door 12 is provided with a speaker (not shown).

(Reel unit 40)
The reel unit 40 has three rotating reels 45 arranged side by side, a stepping motor for rotating each rotating reel 45 and corresponding to each rotating reel 45, and for supporting these. And a frame.
In addition, a total of 21 symbols of a plurality of types are attached around each rotating reel 45 in a predetermined arrangement. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, around each rotating reel 45, “red 7A”, “red 7B”, “blue 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “plum”, “bell” ”And“ Cherry ”symbols.

  In addition, a corresponding rotary reel 45 is fixed to the output shaft of each stepping motor. The stepping motor is driven by a pulse signal, and the acceleration / constant speed / deceleration pattern is determined by the pattern of the input pulse signal. When the stepping motor is driven, the corresponding rotating reel 45 rotates around the output shaft of the stepping motor. Further, the stepping motor is driven by an amount corresponding to one symbol provided around the rotating reel 45 by the input of one pulse signal. When the stepping motor is driven by an amount corresponding to one symbol, the corresponding rotary reel 45 rotates (rotates one frame) by an amount corresponding to one symbol attached to the periphery.

Each rotary reel 45 is provided with an index detected by an index sensor, and the rotational position and stop position of the rotary reel 45 can be specified by the number of pulses of the stepping motor after the index is detected. ing.
(Control device 20)
As shown in FIG. 3, the control device 20 includes a game control device 21 that mainly controls the game, and an effect control device 22 that mainly receives the signal from the game control device 21 and controls the effect of the game. Yes.
The game control device 21 is also called a main board or the like, and is configured using a microcomputer provided with a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like. When the CPU executes a predetermined program stored in the ROM, the microcomputer constituting the game control device 21 performs a lottery of a role (role lottery), rotation / stop of the rotating reel 45, and a payout of medals. It functions as a game control means 60 for controlling the progress. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the game control means 60 includes a combination lottery means 100, a rotation control means 110, a weight control means 115, a stop control means 120, a stop symbol determination means 130, a game state transition control means 135, It functions as game control device effect data storage means 140, special lottery state transition determination means 150, game control device effect determination means 160, game control device effect execution means 170, lottery state transition control means 180, and the like. As an input means of the game control device 21, a bet switch 32, a start switch 33, a stop switch 34, an adjustment switch 35, an index sensor of each rotary reel 45 of the reel unit 40, etc. are connected, and as an output means of the game control device 21 Are connected to a stepping motor of the reel unit 40, a hopper unit, and the like.

  The effect control device 22 is also called a sub-board, and is configured using a microcomputer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like, similar to the game control device 21. As the CPU executes the predetermined program stored in the ROM, the microcomputer constituting the effect control device 22 controls the effect of the game according to the result of the role lottery or the progress of the game. Function. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect control means 230 includes effect data storage means 190, mode determination means 200, advantageous game transition determination means 210, advantageous game control means 220, effect execution means 240, and penalty period setting means. Functions as 250. The game control device 21 is connected as input means of the effect control device 22, and the output device of the effect control device 22 is connected to the display device 55, the effect lamp 17, and a speaker (not shown).

In addition, transmission / reception of signals between the game control device 21 and the production control device 22 is formed to be one-way to ensure the reliability of internal data such as data relating to the role lottery in the game control device 21. Yes. That is, a signal is output only from the game control device 21 toward the effect control device 22, and no signal is output from the effect control device 22 toward the game control device 21.
Next, a game in the slot machine 10 will be described.
In the initial state before the game is started, only bets on medals by inserting medals as game media from the medal slot 36 and bets on medals credited by operating the bet switch 32 are effective. In addition, per game, a minimum of one and a maximum of three medals can be bet. When a medal is betted, the number of pay lines corresponding to the number of medals bet are activated, and only the start switch 33 is activated. Thereby, a game can be started. In the re-game to be described later, the same number of medals as the number of bets in the previous game are automatically bet, and only the start switch 33 is effective.

In the following, the activated winning line is referred to as an “effective winning line”.
When the activated start switch 33 is operated, one of a plurality of winning combinations is won or lost, and the rotation of all three rotating reels 45 is started. Further, when the activated start switch 33 is operated, the bet of medals by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 36, the bet of medals credited by operating the bet switch 32, and the start switch 33 are invalid. become. When all the three rotary reels 45 are rotated at a predetermined steady speed, all three stop switches 34 are activated.

When one of the enabled three stop switches 34 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the stop switch 34 is stopped and the stop switch 34 is disabled. When one of the two valid stop switches 34 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the stop switch 34 is stopped and the stop switch 34 is disabled. Further, when one remaining effective stop switch 34 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the stop switch 34 is stopped and the stop switch 34 is disabled.
In other words, when all the three stop switches 34 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 is stopped. At this time, betting of medals by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 36 and betting of credited medals by operating the bet switch 32, and the start switch 33 and all three stop switches 34 are disabled. ing.

Then, when the rotation of all three rotating reels 45 is stopped, if the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the winning lottery is stopped and displayed on any of the effective pay lines, the corresponding combination is determined. You can earn as many medals. The acquired medals are credited, and when the number of credits reaches the upper limit value, the hopper unit is driven, and the amount exceeding the upper limit value is paid out from the medal payout opening 37. In addition, a predetermined profit may be given to the player instead of the medal acquisition or along with the medal acquisition. Thereby, one game is completed.
When one game is completed, the game is in the initial state before the game starts again, and only bets on medals by inserting medals from the medal slot 36 and bets on credited medals by operating the bet switch 32 are valid. become. A game can be started by betting a medal.

Here, a combination of a predetermined symbol on the effective winning line is stopped and displayed for the winning combination, and a combination of predetermined symbols on the effective winning line is stopped and displayed on the active winning line. There is a combination of a re-game player who executes a re-game that can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without a new medal being inserted, and a predetermined symbol on the active winning line. By displaying the stop, there is a bonus combination in which a medal is not paid out but shifts to a bonus state described later.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the small roles include a plum role, a red 7 plum role, a blue 7 plum role, a BAR plum role, a bell role, and a cherry role. For example, the cherry role is constituted by a combination of symbols “ANY”, “Cherry”, and “ANY” (“ANY” means any symbol). Then, a combination of symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped and displayed on any effective winning line, whereby a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the winning combination are paid out.

As shown in FIG. 4, the replay combination includes a replay A combination, a replay B combination, a replay C combination, and a replay D combination. For example, the replay A combination is configured by a combination of symbols of “replay”, “replay”, and “replay”.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the bonus combination includes a red 7BB combination, a blue 7BB combination, and an RB combination. For example, the red 7BB combination is constituted by a combination of symbols of “red 7A”, “red 7A”, and “red 7A”. Then, the combination of symbols composing the winning combination is stopped and displayed on any of the effective pay lines, thereby shifting to the bonus state. In this embodiment, the bonus combination shifts to the bonus state without paying out medals. However, after paying out a predetermined number of medals (for example, 15), the bonus combination is shifted to the bonus state. You may make it do.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the game state (role lottery state) in the game control device 21 is a normal state, an RT state, an internal state, a bonus state (BB state and RB). State). Further, the bonus state includes a big bonus state (BB state) and a regular bonus state (RB state). Details of the gaming state will be described later.
(Role lottery means 100)
The role lottery means 100 performs a role lottery for winning or losing any of a plurality of roles. The role lottery means 100 includes a random number generation means, a random number extraction means, a role lottery table, and a determination means.

The random number generation means generates a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number). The random number extraction means extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means at a predetermined opportunity (for example, operation of the start switch 33). Since the random number generating means is constituted by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 33 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means can be practically handled as a random number.
In addition, the combination lottery table predefines whether each of the random numbers within the range generated by the random number generation means is won or lost in any of a plurality of combinations. In the present embodiment, the combination lottery table includes a normal combination lottery table used in the normal state, an RT combination lottery table used in the RT state, an internal medium combination lottery table used in the internal medium state, and a bonus state ( Bonus combination lottery table used in the BB state and the RB state). Each winning lottery table has a winning area and a lost area. As the winning area, in addition to a single winning area where only one combination is won, an overlapping winning area where a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously selected can be set.

  For example, in the normal combination lottery table, as shown in FIG. 5, a single winning area associated with each bonus combination, a single winning area associated with each small combination, and a single winning combination associated with Replay A combination. Area, bonus combination (red 7BB combination, blue 7BB combination or RB combination) and a winning combination associated with bell combination, bonus combination (red 7BB combination, blue 7BB combination or RB combination) and cherry combination Overlapping winning area, overlapping winning area associated with Replay A role and Replay B role (hereinafter, this overlapping winning area is referred to as “Replay AB role”) and Replay A role to Replay C role. An overlapping winning area (hereinafter, this overlapping winning area is referred to as “replay ABC combination”) is set.

  Further, for example, in the RT combination lottery table, as shown in FIG. 5, the single winning area associated with each bonus combination, the single winning area associated with each small combination, and the Replay A combination are associated. Single winning area, Bonus combination (Red 7BB combination, Blue 7BB combination or RB combination) and Bell combination corresponding double winning area, Bonus combination (Red 7BB combination, Blue 7BB combination or RB combination) and Cherry combination The overlapping winning area, the overlapping winning area associated with the replay A role and the replay C role (hereinafter, this overlapping winning area is referred to as “replay AC role”), the replay B role and the replay C role. Overlapped winning areas (hereinafter referred to as “replay BC combination”) and overlapping winning areas associated with the replay A combination, the replay C combination and the replay D combination (hereinafter referred to as this overlapping winning area). The area, referred to as a "replay ACD officers".) Has been set.

Further, for example, in the bonus combination lottery table, as shown in FIG. 5, as shown in FIG. Called “combination”). Note that the combination of a plurality of combinations in the overlapping winning area is not limited to this.
In addition, the determination unit compares the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit with the combination lottery table and determines whether one of the plurality of combinations is won or lost. Specifically, when the determination means determines whether one of a plurality of winning combinations is won or lost, the determining means appropriately uses a winning lottery table corresponding to the gaming state at that time. It has become.

When any of the winning combinations is won by the winning lottery means 100, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is established. In addition, when a plurality of winning combinations are won in the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 100, winning flags corresponding to each of the winning combinations are established.
Here, the winning flag includes a small role winning flag (such as a plum winning flag) established when the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 100 is a winning of a small role, and the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 100. Are re-winning winning flags (replay A winning flag, etc.) established when the re-game winning is won, and a bonus winning flag established when the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 100 is a winning bonus (Red 7BB winning flag, etc.).

Although the small role winning flag and the re-game winning flag are valid only in the established game, the bonus winning flag can be carried over to the next game, and the symbols constituting the winning bonus combination This combination is deleted when it is stopped and displayed on any valid pay line.
Further, the part lottery means 100 transmits the result of the part lottery to the effect control device 22.
(Rotation control means 110)
The rotation control means 110 starts rotation of all three rotary reels 45 when the start switch 33 is operated, and controls rotational driving of all three rotary reels 45. Specifically, the rotation control means 110 starts the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 with the operation of the start switch 33, and performs acceleration processing until the rotation speed reaches a predetermined steady speed. Then, when the rotation speed of the rotary reel 45 reaches a predetermined steady speed, the rotation control means 110 performs a constant speed process for rotating the rotary reel 45 at a constant constant speed.

(Weight control means 115)
The weight control means 115 controls the game time in one game so as not to be less than a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as “wait time”). In the present embodiment, the wait time is set to 4.1 seconds.
In the present embodiment, the weight control means 115 has a time measuring means for measuring the wait time. Specifically, the weight control means 115 causes the time measuring means to start timing when the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is started by the rotation control means 110 in one game. Then, in the next game, when the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is started by the rotation control means 110, the time measurement by the time measurement means is reset and the time measurement is started again. Similarly, in the games thereafter, when the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is started by the game and rotation control means 110, the time measurement by the time measurement means is reset and the time measurement is started again.

Then, the weight control means 115 determines that the rotation control means 110 does all the time when the time measured by the time measuring means when the start switch 33 related to the start of the game is operated is 4.1 seconds or less. The process for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is temporarily suspended, and after 4.1 seconds have elapsed, the suspension is released and the rotation control means 110 starts the suspended process.
Further, in this embodiment, when the start switch 33 related to the start of the game is operated, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game may be executed by the game control device effect execution means 170 described later. In such a case, the weight control means 115 determines whether or not the time measured by the time measuring means is 4.1 seconds or less, triggered by the operation of the start switch 33. When the timed time is 4.1 seconds or less, the weight control unit 115 temporarily holds the start of the process of starting the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 by the rotation control unit 110. Is executed, and after 4.1 seconds have elapsed, the hold is released, and the process by the held rotation control means 110 can be started. At this time, the game control device effect executing means 170 executes the freeze effect after 4.1 seconds have elapsed. That is, after 4.1 seconds have elapsed, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the freeze effect is executed, the weight control means 115 is triggered by the end of the freeze effect and the rotation control means 110 starting the rotation of the rotating reel 45. Cause the time measuring means to start timing.
The weight control means 115 causes the time measuring means to start timing when the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is started by the rotation control means 110, but is not limited to this. For example, when the freeze effect is executed, the weight control means 115 may cause the time measuring means to start timing from any timing during the freeze effect.
(Stop control means 120)
The stop control means 120 is triggered by the operation of the stop switch 34, each rotation based on the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 100 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 45 when the stop switch 34 is operated. Stop control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel 45 at an appropriate position.

Specifically, the stop control means 120 operates the operation position, which is the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 45 when each stop switch 34 is operated, after the corresponding stop switch 34 operates after the corresponding index is detected. The number of steps of the corresponding stepping motor until it is determined, and the symbol that can be immediately stopped on the effective pay line (that is, the operation position of the rotating reel 45) is determined in advance from this symbol in the rotation direction. The corresponding rotary reel 45 is stopped within the range up to the number of symbols (maximum number of smooth frames, for example, 4 frames) moved.
Here, the “frame” means the amount of rotation of the rotary reel 45 and corresponds to the amount of one symbol attached around the rotary reel 45.

  The stop control means 120, when winning any of the winning combinations by lottery, when stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 45, the combination of symbols constituting the winning winning combination is any effective winning line For combinations of symbols that make up the winning combination other than the winning combination as much as possible, perform pull-in control and kick-off control so that they do not align on any effective winning line, If none of the winning combinations is won, that is, if the result of the winning combination lottery is lost, the symbols constituting any winning combination on any effective winning line when stopping the rotation of each reel 45. Kick-off control is performed so that there is no combination.

Further, in the present embodiment, there may be a case where a plurality of winning flags are established. In such a case, the stop control means 120 prioritizes any of the winning combinations in the pull-in control. Is set in advance. Specifically, the stop control means 120 sets the pull-in priority order as “re-game combination”> “small combination”> “bonus combination”. The pull-in priority order is not limited to this.
In the present embodiment, as described above, in the bonus state, there may be a case where a double small combination is won. In such a case, the stop control means 120 uses a plurality of small combinations selected in the pull-in control. Which combination is preferentially drawn is set in advance. Specifically, the stop control means 120 sets the pull-in priority of the small role as “red 7 plum role”> “blue 7 plum role”> “BAR plum role”> “plum role”> “bell role”> “ "Cherry role" is set. Note that the priority order for pulling in a small role is not limited to this.

Moreover, in this embodiment, each replay game combination (for example, Replay A combination and Replay B combination) is set to the same priority, respectively. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the stop control means 120 operates in accordance with the operation sequence of the stop switch 34 when a plurality of replaying combinations are won by combination drawing (for example, when a replay AB combination is won). Accordingly, stop control is performed so that one of the plurality of selected re-playing roles is preferentially drawn.
In the present embodiment, the stop control means 120 includes a stop table in which the stop position of the rotary reel 45 is determined in advance, and performs the above-described pull-in control and kick-off control using this stop table. In addition, the stop control means 120 includes one stop table for each flag state. Here, the flag state is, for example, a state where a plum winning flag is established, a state where a bell winning flag and a red 7BB winning flag are established, or the like.

Then, the stop control means 120 outputs a pulse signal to each stepping motor of the reel unit 40 to stop the rotation of the rotating reel 45 at an appropriate position.
The stop control means 120 may include one stop table for each flag state and game state. Further, the stop control means 120 may perform the pull-in control and the kick-off control by program control that performs control while determining whether or not to stop and display a predetermined symbol on the effective winning line.
Next, stop control related to the replaying combination, specifically, the stop table regarding the replay AB combination, the replay ABC combination, the replay BC combination, the replay AC combination, and the replay ACD combination will be described.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, “replay” symbols are arranged around each rotating reel 45 at intervals of 4 frames or less, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 34. The “Replay” symbol can be drawn to the display position on the effective pay line. Around the right reel 48, "bell" symbols are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, and the "bell" symbols are displayed on the effective winning line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 34. It can be pulled into position. Around the right reel 48, "Plum" symbols are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, and the "Plum" symbols are displayed on the effective pay line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 34. It can be pulled into position. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols constituting the Replay A combination to the Replay C combination can be stopped and displayed on the effective pay line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 34, respectively. It has become.

(Replay AB role)
In the “replay AB stop table” that is referred to when the replay AB role is won, the replay A is displayed when each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the order in which the middle stop switch 57 is operated first. Prior to the combination, regardless of the timing of the operation of the stop switch 34, the stop position relative to the operation position is defined so that the combination of symbols constituting the Replay B combination is displayed on the effective winning line, If each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the order in which the left stop switch 56 or the right stop switch 58 is operated first, the replay B role is prioritized and the operation timing of the stop switch 34 is affected. First, the stop position relative to the operation position is defined so that the combination of symbols constituting the Replay A combination is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line.

(Replay ABC role)
In the “replay ABC stop table” that is referred to when the replay ABC role is won, when each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the order in which the right stop switch 58 is operated first, the replay A Prior to the combination and replay C combination, the stop position relative to the operation position is defined so that the combination of symbols constituting the replay B combination is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 34. In addition, when each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the order in which the left stop switch 56 or the middle stop switch 57 is operated first, the stop is given priority over the replay B role and the replay C role. Regardless of the operation timing of the switch 34, the stop position relative to the operation position is such that the combination of symbols constituting the Replay A role is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line. It is defined.

(Replay BC role)
In the “replay BC stop table” referred to when the replay BC combination is won, when each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the order in which the middle stop switch 57 is operated first, the replay B Prior to the winning combination, regardless of the timing of the operation of the stop switch 34, the stop position relative to the operating position is defined so that the combination of symbols constituting the Replay C winning combination is displayed on the effective winning line, If each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the order in which the left stop switch 56 or the right stop switch 58 is first operated, the replay C role is prioritized and the operation timing of the stop switch 34 is affected. First, the stop position with respect to the operation position is defined so that the combination of symbols constituting the Replay B combination is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line.

(Replay AC role)
In the “replay AC stop table” referred to when the replay AC combination is won, when each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the order in which the right stop switch 58 is operated first, the replay B Prior to the winning combination, regardless of the timing of the operation of the stop switch 34, the stop position relative to the operating position is defined so that the combination of symbols constituting the Replay C winning combination is displayed on the effective winning line, If each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the order in which the left stop switch 56 or middle stop switch 57 is operated first, the replay C role is prioritized and the operation timing of the stop switch 34 is affected. First, the stop position with respect to the operation position is defined so that the combination of symbols constituting the Replay B combination is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line.

(Replay ACD role)
In the “replay ACD stop table” that is referred to when the replay ACD role is won, when each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the order in which the left stop switch 56 is operated first, the replay ACD Prior to the combination and replay D combination, the stop position relative to the operation position is defined so that the combination of symbols constituting the replay C combination is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 34. In addition, when each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the order in which the middle stop switch 57 or the right stop switch 58 is operated first, the stop is given priority over the replay C role and the replay D role. Regardless of the operation timing of the switch 34, the stop position relative to the operation position is such that the combination of symbols constituting the Replay A role is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line. It is defined.

(Stop symbol judging means 130)
The stop symbol determination means 130 determines a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effective pay line when the rotation of all the rotary reels 45 is stopped.
In this embodiment, when the determination is made by the stop symbol determination means 130, control based on the result of this determination is executed by a predetermined means. For example, when it is determined by the stop symbol determining means 130 that the combination of symbols constituting any of the small combinations is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, the game control means 60 determines the predetermined combination corresponding to the small combination. Try to pay out the number of medals. Specifically, the game control means 60 credits the number of medals to be paid out, and when the number of credits reaches the upper limit, the remaining number of medals are paid out by operating the hopper unit. To control. Further, for example, when the stop symbol determination means 130 determines that the combination of symbols constituting the re-game is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, the game control means 60 performs control to execute the re-game. Do.

The stop symbol determination means 130 transmits the determination result to the effect control device 22.
(Game state transition control means 135)
The gaming state transition control means 135 controls the transition of the gaming state.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming state includes a normal state, an RT state, an internal middle state, and a bonus state (BB state and RB state). Then, the game state transition control means 135 performs control to shift the game state between these game states. 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 established, transitioning the 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 present embodiment, the role of the plum, red 7 plum, blue 7 plum, BAR plum, bell, cherry, replay A and replay D are not the game condition transition conditions. That is, for example, even if a combination of symbols constituting a watermelon combination is stopped and displayed on the active winning line, the gaming state transition control means 135 does not operate and remains in the current gaming state.
In the present embodiment, the gaming state transition control means 135 transmits a signal indicating the current gaming state to the effect control device 22. For example, the gaming state transition control means 135 may transmit a signal indicating the gaming state after the transition to the effect control device 22 when the gaming state is transitioned, or each game, the current gaming state A signal may be transmitted to the effect control device 22.

(Normal state)
The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among the above-described plurality of game states, and from the normal state, it is possible to shift to the RT state, the internal middle state, and the bonus state as shown in FIG. It has become. Further, in the normal state, as described above, the role lottery is performed using the normal role lottery table. In the normal state, the winning probability of the re-playing combination is set to about 1 / 7.2, and the independent winning probability of the cherry combination is set to about 1/100. These winning probabilities are not limited to this. For example, the single winning probability of the cherry role varies depending on a set value (for example, 1 to 6) that determines the payout rate (ratio of the total number of medals given to the player to the total number of medals bet). You may do it.

  In the present embodiment, the game state transition control means 135, as shown in FIG. 6, is provided on condition that the combination of symbols constituting the replay B combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line in the normal state. That is, the gaming state is shifted from the normal state to the RT state when the combination of symbols constituting the Replay B combination is stopped and displayed on the active winning line. In the normal state, even if the combination of symbols constituting the Replay C combination is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line, the gaming state transition control means 135 does not operate and the gaming state remains maintained. The transition from the normal state to the internal middle state or the bonus state will be described later.

(RT state)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, it is possible to shift from the RT state to a normal state, an internal medium state, and a bonus state. In the RT state, as described above, the role lottery is performed using the RT role lottery table. Further, in the RT state, the winning probability of the re-gamer is set to about 1 / 1.3. As a result, the RT state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.
In the present embodiment, the game state transition control means 135, as shown in FIG. 6, is provided on condition that the combination of symbols constituting the Replay C combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line in the RT state. The game state is shifted from the RT state to the normal state. In the RT state, even if the combination of symbols constituting the Replay B combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, the gaming state transition control means 135 does not operate and the gaming state remains maintained.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game state transition control means 135, in the normal state or RT state, when a bonus combination (red 7BB combination, blue 7BB combination or RB combination) is won by a combination lottery, On the condition that the combination of symbols constituting the winning bonus combination is not stopped and displayed on the active winning line, the game state is shifted from the current game state to the internal state, and the game is won in the game. The game state is shifted from the current gaming state to the bonus state corresponding to the bonus combination, on condition that the combination of symbols constituting the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active winning line.
(Internal state)
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, it is possible to shift from the internal middle state to the bonus state. Further, in the internal middle state, as described above, the role lottery is performed using the internal middle role lottery table.

In the present embodiment, the gaming state transition control means 135, as shown in FIG. 6, forms a bonus winning flag that has been established, that is, a bonus combination carrying over the right of winning in the internal middle state. The game state is shifted from the internal middle state to the bonus state corresponding to the bonus combination on the condition that the combination is stopped and displayed on the active winning line.
(Bonus status)
As described above, in this embodiment, the bonus state includes the BB state and the RB state. The BB state is shifted when the combination of symbols constituting the red 7BB combination or the blue 7BB combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line. In addition, the RB state is shifted when the combination of symbols constituting the RB combination is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line.

In the present embodiment, the bonus state can be shifted to the normal state as shown in FIG. Further, in the bonus state, as described above, the winning lottery is performed using the bonus winning lottery table.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the gaming state transition control means 135 has a predetermined number (for example, “297” in the BB state and “63” in the RB state) in the bonus state. The gaming state is shifted from the bonus state to the normal state on condition that the medal is paid out. Here, “paid out a predetermined number of medals” includes a process of crediting medals to be paid out.

It should be noted that other conditions (for example, the number of games) can also be set as conditions for transition from the bonus state to the normal state, that is, the end condition of the bonus game (game in which the game state is the bonus state).
(Game control device effect data storage means 140)
The game control device effect data storage means 140 stores effect data of effects that can be executed by the game control device 21 (hereinafter referred to as “game control device effect”), and at least the first and second game data. It stores effect data of a plurality of game control device effects including game control device effects. In the present embodiment, the game control device effect is a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game. That is, in the present embodiment, game control device effect data storage means 140 stores effect data of a plurality of freeze effects.

Here, the “delay of game progress” means the time from when the start switch 33 is operated until all the rotating reels 45 reach a predetermined steady speed and rotate at a constant speed, or all the rotating reels 45 are predetermined. The time until the stop switch 34 becomes effective after the steady speed is reached, the time from the determination by the stop symbol determination means 130 to the start of the medal payout when the medal is paid out, The time until the next game start is accepted after the game is finished, that is, the time before the game starts, is delayed from the normal game progress.
In the present embodiment, the “freeze effect” is defined as the time from when the start switch 33 is operated until all the rotating reels 45 reach a predetermined steady speed and rotate at a constant speed, rather than the normal game progress. The progress of the game is delayed by delaying time (hereinafter referred to as “delay time”).

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, as freeze effects, S freeze, L freeze, 2 seconds freeze A (second game control device effect), 2 seconds freeze B, 4 seconds freeze A (first 2 game control device effect), 4 second freeze B, 6 second freeze A (second game control device effect), 6 second freeze B, 8 second freeze (second game control device effect) and 70 second freeze (first 2 game control device effects). Note that the type of freeze effect is not limited to this.
In the present embodiment, the game control device effect data storage means 140 stores the delay time of each freeze effect as effect data. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the game control device effect data storage means 140 stores a freeze effect data table in which the delay time of each freeze effect is defined. In the freeze effect data table, for example, “10 seconds” is defined as the delay time for L freeze, and “70 seconds” is defined as the delay time for 70 second freeze, for example.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control device effect data storage means 140 is executed as one or more games as effect data, as shown in FIG. A plurality of scenario tables in which information on whether or not to execute is defined in association with the number of games is stored. Specifically, the game control device effect data storage means 140 stores eight scenario tables of scenario table 1 to scenario table 8 as scenario tables.
For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the scenario table 1 stipulates that no freeze effect is executed in association with the number of games of “one time”. It is stipulated that no freeze effect is executed in association with the number of games of “1” to “4”.

Further, for example, the scenario table 4 defines that S freeze is executed in association with the number of games of “1”, and is associated with the number of games of “2 times” to “7 times”. It is stipulated that no freeze production is performed.
Further, for example, the scenario table 8 stipulates that S freeze is executed in association with the number of games “1” to “3”, and is associated with the number of games “4”. It is specified that the L freeze is executed and no freeze effect is executed in association with the number of games of “5 times” to “10 times”.
In the present embodiment, the effect executed with reference to the scenario table 8 corresponds to the “first game control device effect”. That is, referring to the scenario table 8, the S-freeze is executed in each of the first to third games, the L-freeze is executed in the fourth game, and any of the games from the fifth to the tenth games is executed. The effect that does not execute the freeze effect corresponds to the “first game control device effect”.

In addition, hereinafter, the effect executed with reference to the scenario table is referred to as “scenario effect”.
The number of scenario tables is not limited to this.
In the present embodiment, the game control device effect data storage means 140 defines a lottery probability of a lottery (hereinafter referred to as “execution lottery”) for determining a freeze effect to be executed from among a plurality of freeze effects. The execution lottery data table is stored. In the present embodiment, a normal lottery state and a special lottery state are provided as the lottery states of the execution lottery. In the normal lottery state, the scenario table 8 (first game control device effect) is set as at least a lottery object and the second game control device effect when the special lottery state transition flag described later is not established (predetermined conditions). The 2 second freeze A, 4 second freeze A, 6 second freeze A, 8 second freeze and 70 second freeze are not subject to the lottery.

The special lottery state includes at least a 2 second freeze A, a 4 second freeze A, a 6 second freeze A, an 8 second freeze and a 70 second freeze as a second game control device effect, and a scenario table 8 (first (Game control device production) is not a lottery target.
In the present embodiment, the game control device effect data storage means 140 includes, as the execution lottery data table, a normal execution lottery data table referred to in the normal lottery state and a special execution lottery data table referred to in the special lottery state. Is remembered. Specifically, the game control device effect data storage means 140 is a normal execution lottery data table, as shown in FIG. 9, a bell execution lottery data table that is referred to when a winning combination is won by the role lottery, Cherry execution lottery data table to be referred to when winning the cherry role by lottery, and refer to when any of the bonus role, bell role, or cherry role is not won (including lost) by the role lottery And a general execution lottery data table. In each normal execution lottery data table, the lottery of the scenario table is performed for each case when the special lottery state transition flag is not established (under a predetermined condition) and when the special lottery state transition flag is established. Probability (selection probability) is specified. In FIG. 9, “no flag” indicates that the special lottery state transition flag is not established, and “with flag” indicates that the special lottery state transition flag is established.

  For example, in the bell execution lottery data table, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the special lottery state transition flag is not established (no flag), the respective lottery probabilities (selection) of the scenario table 2 to the scenario table 5 are selected. Probability) and the lottery probabilities (selection probabilities) of the scenario table 2 to the scenario table 5 when the special lottery state transition flag is established (there is a flag). Further, for example, in the cherry execution lottery data table, as shown in FIG. 9B, the lottery probabilities of the scenario table 2 to the scenario table 8 when the special lottery state transition flag is not established (no flag). (Selection probability) is defined, and the lottery probabilities (selection probabilities) of scenario table 2 to scenario table 8 when the special lottery state transition flag is established (with flag) are defined. Further, for example, in the general execution lottery data table, as shown in FIG. 9C, the respective lottery probabilities of the scenario table 1 and the scenario table 2 when the special lottery state transition flag is not established (no flag). (Selection probability) is defined, and the lottery probabilities (selection probabilities) of the scenario table 1 and the scenario table 2 when the special lottery state transition flag is established (with flag) are defined.

As shown in FIG. 9B, since the lottery probability (selection probability) of the scenario table 8 is defined as 1.0% in the cherry execution lottery data table, the normal lottery state is the special lottery state. When the transition flag is not established, the scenario table 8 (first game control device effect) is at least a lottery target.
Further, the game control device effect data storage means 140, as a special execution lottery data table, as shown in FIG. 10, a bonus special execution lottery data table that is referred to when a bonus combination is won by a combination lottery, A general special execution lottery data table that is referred to when a bonus combination is not won is stored. In the bonus special execution lottery data table, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), a lottery probability with a winning probability of 100.0% and a loss probability of 0.0% is defined as the lottery probability of the 70-second freeze. ing.

In the general special execution lottery data table, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), there is no freeze effect, 2 seconds freeze A, 2 seconds freeze B, 4 seconds freeze A, 4 seconds freeze B, 6 seconds freeze A, The respective lottery probabilities (selection probabilities) for 6-second freeze B and 8-second freeze are defined. For example, in the general special execution lottery data table, 8.0% is specified as the selection probability of 4-second freeze A. Here, “no freeze effect” means that no freeze effect is executed.
Further, in the present embodiment, the game control device effect data storage means 140, as shown in FIG. 11, determines whether or not to shift the lottery state of the execution lottery to the special lottery state (hereinafter referred to as “special lottery”). The state determination lottery probability or the special lottery state transfer lottery data table is stored. Specifically, the game control device effect data storage means 140, as the special lottery state transition lottery data table, the bell transition lottery data table that is referred to when winning the bell role by the role lottery, and the cherry role by the role lottery Cherry transfer lottery data table that is referenced when winning, and general transfer lottery data table that is referenced when neither of the bell role or cherry role is won by a role lottery (including lost) Is remembered. In the bell shift lottery data table, as shown in FIG. 11 (A), the lottery probability with a winning probability of 40.0% and a loss probability of 60.0% is defined as the lottery probability of the special lottery state shift lottery. Further, in the cherry transition lottery data table, as shown in FIG. 11B, as the lottery probability of the special lottery state transition lottery, the winning probability is 10.0% and the loss probability is 90.0%. The lottery probability is defined, and the general transition lottery data table has a winning probability of 0.0% and a loss probability of 100 as the lottery probability of the special lottery state transition lottery as shown in FIG. A lottery probability of 0% is specified.

Further, in the present embodiment, each lottery probability in each execution lottery data table and each special lottery state transition lottery data table is defined in each table as the number of values used for determination of the generated random number.
Note that the bell shift lottery data table, the cherry shift lottery data table, and the general shift lottery data table are not limited to one each, and at least some of the tables having different lottery probabilities may be provided. For example, a plurality of tables may be provided as the bell shift lottery data table. Similarly, the bell execution lottery data table, the cherry execution lottery data table, and the general execution lottery data table are not limited to one each, and at least some of the tables having different lottery probabilities (selection probabilities) may be provided. . Similarly, the bonus special execution lottery data table and the general special execution lottery data table are not limited to one each, and at least some of the tables having different lottery probabilities may be provided.

(Special lottery status transition decision means 150)
The special lottery state transition determining means 150 determines to shift the lottery state of the execution lottery to the special lottery state. In the present embodiment, the special lottery state transition determining means 150 specially selects the lottery state when the lottery state of the execution lottery is the normal lottery state and the special lottery state transition flag described later is not established in the normal state. Whether or not to shift to the lottery state is determined by special lottery state transition lottery.
Specifically, the special lottery state transition determination means 150, when winning the bell role by the role lottery in the normal state, the lottery state of the execution lottery is the normal lottery state and the special lottery state transition flag is not established. Sometimes, the lottery probability of the special lottery state transition lottery is acquired with reference to the bell transition lottery data table shown in FIG. 11A, the special lottery state transition lottery is performed with the acquired lottery probability, and the result of the special lottery state transition lottery When is winning, it is decided to shift the lottery state to the special lottery state. Similarly, the special lottery state transition determining means 150, when winning the cherry role by the role lottery in the normal state, when the lottery state of the execution lottery is the normal lottery state and the special lottery state transition flag is not established, With reference to the cherry transition lottery data table shown in FIG. 11 (B), the lottery probability of the special lottery state transition lottery is acquired, the special lottery state transition lottery is performed with the acquired lottery probability, and the result of the special lottery state transition lottery is won In this case, it is determined to shift the lottery state to the special lottery state. Similarly, the special lottery state transition determining means 150 determines that the lottery state of the execution lottery is not in the normal state when neither of the bell role or the cherry role is won by the role lottery (including loser). When in the normal lottery state and the special lottery state transition flag is not established, the lottery probability of the special lottery state transition lottery is acquired with reference to the general transition lottery data table shown in FIG. A special lottery state transfer lottery is performed, and when the result of the special lottery state transfer lottery is a win, it is determined to shift the lottery state to the special lottery state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special lottery state transition determination unit 150 shifts the lottery state of the execution lottery to the special lottery state when it is determined to shift the lottery state of the execution lottery to the special lottery state. A special lottery state transition flag indicating that is determined is established.
In the present embodiment, the special lottery state transition determination unit 150 erases the established special lottery state transition flag when the lottery state of the execution lottery shifts to the special lottery state.
Further, the special lottery state transition determining means 150 erases the established special lottery state transition flag when the game state transitions from the normal state to the RT state when the special lottery state transition flag is established. .

(Game control device effect determining means 160)
The game control device effect determining means 160 determines a game control device effect to be executed from among a plurality of game control device effects by execution lottery. In the present embodiment, the game control device effect determination means 160, in the normal state, executes a scenario effect to be executed from among a plurality of scenario effects when the lottery state of the execution lottery is the normal lottery state and is not in the scenario effect. Determined by execution lottery.
Specifically, the game control device effect determining means 160, when winning the bell role by the role lottery in the normal state, when the lottery state of the execution lottery is in the normal lottery state and not in the scenario effect, FIG. A) Refer to the bell execution lottery data table shown in A), acquire the lottery probability of the execution lottery according to whether or not the special lottery state transition flag is established, perform the execution lottery with the acquired lottery probability, and the scenario table 2 to select any one of the scenario tables 5 to determine the scenario effect to be executed. Similarly, the game control device effect determining means 160, when winning the cherry role alone by the role lottery in the normal state, when the lottery state of the execution lottery is in the normal lottery state and not in the scenario effect, FIG. 9B. The lottery probability of the execution lottery according to whether or not the special lottery state transition flag is established is obtained with reference to the cherry execution lottery data table shown in FIG. One of the scenario tables in the scenario table 8 is selected, and the scenario presentation to be executed is determined. Similarly, the game control device effect determining means 160 performs the lottery in the case of not winning any of the bonus combination, the bell combination, and the cherry combination (including losing) by the combination lottery in the normal state. When the lottery state is the normal lottery state and the scenario production is not in progress, the execution lottery according to whether or not the special lottery state transition flag is established is referred to with reference to the bell execution lottery data table shown in FIG. A lottery probability is acquired, an execution lottery is performed with the acquired lottery probability, one of the scenario tables 1 and 2 is selected, and a scenario effect to be executed is determined.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control device effect determining means 160, when the bonus combination is won by the role lottery in the normal state, the lottery state of the execution lottery is in the normal lottery state and is not in the scenario effect. The lottery execution probability is selected, one of the scenario tables 1 to 6 is selected, and the scenario effect to be executed is determined.
Further, in the present embodiment, the game control device effect determining means 160 does not perform an execution lottery when the game state is the RT state or during the scenario effect. That is, the game control device effect determining means 160 does not select the scenario table and does not determine the scenario effect to be executed when the game state is the RT state or the scenario effect is being performed. Here, “under scenario production” includes “no freeze production” in the scenario table shown in FIG. 8. For example, the scenario table 2 shown in FIG. 8 stipulates that no freeze effect is executed in association with the number of games “1” to “4”. Therefore, for example, when the scenario table 2 is selected, “scenario effect is in progress” until four games have elapsed since the game.

Further, the game control device effect determining means 160 does not perform the execution lottery after the bonus game is ended until the replay A combination is won by the combination lottery. In other words, in the present embodiment, the period from the end of the bonus game until the winning of the replay A role for the first time is set as a prohibited section in which execution of the execution lottery is prohibited. Note that the end of this prohibited section is not limited to winning the Replay A role, but may be a winning of another role, or the combination of symbols constituting the Replay A role is stopped and displayed for the first time on the effective winning line. The combination of specific symbols including the loss may be stopped and displayed on the effective winning line for the first time.
Further, in the present embodiment, the game control device effect determining means 160 performs the execution with reference to the selected scenario table when the lottery state of the execution lottery is in the normal lottery state and in the scenario effect in the normal state. Determine the freeze production to be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control device effect determining means 160 performs the freeze effect to be executed from among the plurality of freeze effects by the execution lottery when the lottery state of the execution lottery is the special lottery state in the normal state. decide.
Specifically, the game control device effect determining means 160, when the bonus combination is won by the lottery in the normal state and the lottery state of the execution lottery is the special lottery state, the bonus special shown in FIG. The lottery probability of the execution lottery is acquired with reference to the execution lottery data table, the execution lottery is performed with the acquired lottery probability, and it is determined to execute the 70-second freeze. In this case, it may be determined to execute the 70-second freeze without performing the execution lottery. Similarly, when the bonus control combination is not won by the combination lottery in the normal state, the game control device effect determination means 160, when the lottery state of the execution lottery is the special lottery state, the general special shown in FIG. The lottery probability of the execution lottery is acquired with reference to the execution lottery data table, the execution lottery is performed with the acquired lottery probability, 2 seconds freeze A, 2 seconds freeze B, 4 seconds freeze A, 4 seconds freeze B, 6 seconds freeze It is determined whether or not to execute one of A, 6-second freeze B, and 8-second freeze.

When the lottery state of the execution lottery is in the special lottery state in the normal state, the game control device effect determining means 160 performs the game and the execution lottery until the special lottery state ends.
Further, in the present embodiment, the game control device effect determining means 160, when selecting any scenario table, transmits to that effect control device 22.
Further, in the present embodiment, the game control device effect determination means 160 is set to 2 after the special lottery state transition flag is established by the special lottery state transition determination means 150 when the lottery state of the execution lottery is the normal lottery state. When one of the scenario tables selected from the scenario table 2 to the scenario table 6 is selected from the scenario table 2 to the scenario table 6 after the first time, the effect control is performed to indicate that the special lottery state transition flag is established. Transmit to device 22. Specifically, the game control device effect determination means 160 performs a predetermined calculation indicating that the special lottery state transition flag is established for the command indicating the selected scenario table, and effects control is performed on the command after the calculation. Transmit to device 22. For example, the game control device effect determining means 160 adds or subtracts a predetermined value (eg, “40H” = “01000000”) to the command indicating the selected scenario table, and transmits the command after the calculation to the effect control device 22. can do. Further, for example, the game control device effect determining means 160 changes the value of one or more predetermined bit data in the command indicating the selected scenario table, and transmits the changed command to the effect control device 22. Can do.

  Here, the determination as to whether or not “the scenario table selection is the second or subsequent time since the special lottery state transition flag is established” is made, for example, when the special lottery state transition flag is established. This determination can be made based on whether or not the special lottery state transition lottery has been performed by the state transition determination means 150. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special lottery state transition flag is established, the special lottery state transition lottery is not performed. Therefore, if the special lottery state transition flag is established and the special lottery state transition determination unit 150 does not perform the special lottery state transition lottery, “the scenario table selection indicates that the special lottery state transition flag is established. From the second time onward, it can be determined. If the special lottery state transition lottery is performed and the special lottery state transition flag is established as a result of the lottery, “select the scenario table is the first time after the special lottery state transition flag is established”. It can be judged that there is.

In addition, for example, when the scenario table is selected for the first time after the special lottery state transition flag is established, a storage flag for storing that the scenario table has been selected once is established. Based on the presence / absence, it can be determined whether or not “the scenario table is selected for the second time or later after the special lottery state transition flag is established”.
In the present embodiment, when the game control device effect determining means 160 determines to execute any one of the freeze effects, the game control device effect determining means 160 transmits that effect to the effect control device 22. For example, when it is determined that the S freeze is to be executed, the game control device effect determination means 160 transmits to the effect control device 22 that the S freeze is to be executed.

(Game control device effect execution means 170)
The game control device effect execution means 170 executes the freeze effect determined by the game control device effect determination means 160. In the present embodiment, the game control device effect execution means 170 is determined with reference to the freeze effect data table when the game control device effect determination means 160 determines to execute any freeze effect. The effect data (delay time) of the freeze effect is acquired, and the freeze effect is executed based on the acquired effect data (delay time). For example, the game control device effect executing means 170 refers to the freeze effect data table when the game control device effect determining means 160 determines to execute the S freeze during the scenario effect. A delay time is acquired, and S freeze is executed based on the acquired delay time. Further, for example, the game control device effect executing means 170, when the lottery state of the execution lottery is the special lottery state, when the game control device effect determining means 160 determines to execute the 2-second freeze A. The delay time of the 2-second freeze A is acquired with reference to the freeze effect data table, and the 2-second freeze A is executed based on the acquired delay time.

In the present embodiment, the game control device effect executing means 170 ends the scenario effect being executed when the game state is shifted from the normal state to the RT state during the scenario effect.
In the present embodiment, the game control device effect executing means 170 is provided with a time measuring means for measuring the delay time. Then, the game control device effect executing means 170 acquires the effect data (delay time) of the determined freeze effect when any one of the freeze effects is determined to be executed by the game control device effect determining means 160 When to start timing the delay time.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the game control device effect execution means 170 acquires the effect data (delay time) of the freeze effect determined to be executed by the game control device effect determination means 160, the rotation control means The process of starting the rotation of all three rotating reels 45 by 110 is temporarily suspended. Then, the game control device effect executing means 170 releases the hold and causes the rotation control means 110 to start the held process when the delay time obtained by the time measured by the time measuring means has been reached. As a result, the time from when the start switch 33 is operated until all the rotating reels 45 reach a predetermined steady speed and rotate at a constant speed is delayed from the progress of the normal game, and the progress of the game is delayed. It will be.

(Lottery state transition control means 180)
The lottery state transition control means 180 is for shifting the lottery state among a plurality of lottery states. As described above, in the present embodiment, the lottery state of the execution lottery includes the normal lottery state and the special lottery state.
In the present embodiment, the lottery state transition control unit 180 is the second time after the special lottery state transition flag is established by the special lottery state transition determination unit 150 when the lottery state of the execution lottery is the normal lottery state. When the scenario rendering that is executed after this and the scenario rendering that refers to any one of the scenario table 2 to the scenario table 6 is finished, the lottery state is displayed when the special lottery state transition flag is established. Transition to the special lottery state.

Here, the “scenario effect executed for the second and subsequent times after the special lottery state transition flag is established” means that the special lottery state transition determination means 150 shifts the lottery state of the execution lottery to the special lottery state. It means a scenario effect executed after the scenario effect executed when the special lottery state transition flag is established.
Further, as described above, as shown in FIG. 9 (C), in the normal state, when neither of the bell role or the cherry role is won by the role lottery (including the losing), the execution lottery is performed. When the lottery state is the normal lottery state and the special lottery state transition flag is established, the scenario table 1 is selected by the game control device effect execution means 170 with a probability of 90.0%. Therefore, “when the scenario effect referring to any one of the scenario table 2 to the scenario table 6 is finished, the game state is changed to the special lottery state” by the game control device effect execution means 170 by the scenario table 1. This means that the lottery state is not shifted to the special lottery state when the scenario effect referring to the scenario table 1 is completed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery state transition control means 180, when the lottery state of the execution lottery is the special lottery state, causes the game control device effect determining means 160 to perform the 2 second freeze A, 4 second freeze A, 6 seconds. When it is decided to execute Freeze A, Freeze for 8 seconds or Freeze for 70 seconds, or when the lottery state of the execution lottery is the special lottery state, a predetermined number of games (for example, 32 times) has elapsed in the normal state Sometimes, the lottery state is shifted to the normal state.
(Production data storage means 190)
The effect data storage means 190 stores effect data and effect patterns of effects to be executed. The effect data includes image data to be displayed on the display device 55, sound data to be emitted from a speaker, and the like.

In addition, as for the production pattern, what kind of production is executed at the timing (for example, when the start switch 33 is operated or each stop switch 34 is operated) as the game progresses (for example, production) How the lamp 17 is turned on, blinks, or turned off, what kind of sound is emitted from the speaker, what kind of image is displayed on the display device 55, and the like. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effect patterns are provided according to the result of the role lottery.
Further, in the present embodiment, the effect data storage means 190 is the transfer lottery data in which the lottery probability of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “transfer lottery”) for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous game described later is defined. Remember the table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the production data storage unit 190 is referred to as a transition lottery data table in a low probability transition lottery data table referred to in a low probability mode described later and in a high probability mode described later. High probability transition lottery data table, confirmed transition lottery data table that is referred to when a 70-second freeze is executed, and specific transition that is referred to when a scenario effect that is executed with reference to the scenario table 7 is executed A lottery data table is stored.

Each of the low-probability transition lottery data table and the high-probability transition lottery data table includes a 2-second freeze A, a 4-second freeze A, a 6-second freeze A, and an 8-second freeze, as shown in FIGS. The lottery probability of the transition lottery is defined in association with each of the above. For example, in the low-probability transition lottery data table, a lottery probability having a winning probability of 20.0% and a loss probability of 80.0 is defined in association with 2-second freeze A. For example, a high probability In the transition lottery data table, a lottery probability having a winning probability of 40.0% and a loss probability of 60.0 is defined in association with the 2-second freeze A.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 12 (C), the final decision lottery data table defines lottery probabilities associated with 70-second freezes, with a winning probability of 100.0% and a loss probability of 0.0. Has been.

Further, in the specific transition lottery data table, as shown in FIG. 12D, the winning probability is 90.0% and the probability of losing is associated with the scenario effect executed with reference to the scenario table 7. A lottery probability of 10.0 is specified.
Further, in the present embodiment, each lottery probability in each transition lottery data table is defined in each table as the number of values used for determination of the generated random number.
Note that the number of low-probability transfer lottery data tables is not limited to one, and at least some of the tables with different lottery probabilities may be provided. Similarly, the high-probability transfer lottery data table, the confirmed transfer lottery data table, and the specific transfer lottery data table are not limited to one and may be plural.

(Mode determining means 200)
The mode determination means 200 determines a mode from among a plurality of modes related to the transfer lottery. In the present embodiment, a low probability mode and a high probability mode are provided as modes related to the transfer lottery. Note that the type of mode is not limited to this.
As described above, the low probability transition lottery data table is referred to in the low probability mode, and the high probability transition lottery data table is referred to in the high probability mode. The higher probability transition lottery data table is set to have a higher probability of winning the transition lottery for the same freeze effect than the low probability transition lottery data table. For this reason, in this embodiment, the high probability mode is a more advantageous mode for the player than the low probability mode.

In the present embodiment, when the mode determination means 200 receives the fact that the special lottery state transition flag transmitted from the game control device 21 has been established, the mode determination means 200 is out of the low probability mode and the high probability mode. The mode is determined by lottery.
(Advantageous game transition determining means 210)
The advantageous game transition determining means 210 is a game advantageous for a player over a normal game (a game in which the game state is a normal state and a game that is not an AT), and is a game different from a bonus game. It is decided to move. In the present embodiment, advantageous game transition determining means 210 is a scenario effect (first game control device effect) executed by referring to scenario table 8 for the effect executed by game control device effect executing means 170. Then, it decides to shift to the advantageous game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous game transition determining means 210 performs the case where the effect executed by the game control device effect executing means 170 is a scenario effect executed with reference to the scenario table 7 as shown in FIG. The lottery probability of the transition lottery is acquired with reference to the specific transition lottery data table shown in FIG. 4B, the transition lottery is performed with the acquired lottery probability, and if the result of the transition lottery is a win, it is determined to shift to the advantageous game.
Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous game transition determining means 210 is that the freeze effect executed by the game control device effect executing means 170 is the second game freeze device A as the second game control device effect, 4 second freeze A, 6 In the case of second freeze A or 8-second freeze, refer to the transition lottery data table based on the current mode determined by the mode determination means 200 and obtain the lottery probability of the transition lottery based on the freeze effect to be executed Then, the transfer lottery is performed with the acquired lottery probability, and when the result of the transfer lottery is a win, it is determined to shift to the advantageous game. For example, when the freezing effect executed by the game control device effect executing means 170 is the 2-second freezing A and the current mode is the low probability mode, the advantageous game transition determining means 210 is shown in FIG. Referring to the low-probability transition lottery data table shown, the lottery probability that the winning probability associated with 2 second freeze A is 20.0% and the loss probability is 80.0% is acquired, and the acquired lottery probability The transfer lottery is performed, and if the result of the transfer lottery is a win, it is determined to shift to the advantageous game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous game transition determining unit 210 determines the final lottery when the freeze effect executed by the game control device effect executing unit 170 is a 70 second freeze as the second game control device effect. The lottery probability of the transfer lottery is acquired with reference to the data table, the transfer lottery is performed with the acquired lottery probability, and if the result of the transfer lottery is a win, it is determined to shift to the advantageous game. In this embodiment, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12 (C), the winning probability is defined as 100.0%, so that the advantageous game transition determining means 210 must always enter the advantageous game. Decide to migrate. Further, in this case, the advantageous game transition determining means 210 may determine to shift to the advantageous game without performing the transition lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous game transition determining means 210, when the freeze effect executed by the game control device effect executing means 170 is 2 seconds freeze B, 4 seconds freeze B or 6 seconds freeze B, A transition lottery is not performed and it is not determined to shift to an advantageous game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the freeze effect executed by the game control device effect execution means 170 is 2 second freeze A, 4 second freeze A, 6 second freeze A, or 8 second freeze, a transition lottery is performed. There is a possibility that it will be decided to shift to the advantageous game, but when the freeze effect to be executed is 2 second freeze B, 4 second freeze B or 6 second freeze B, the transition lottery is not performed. , It is not determined to shift to the advantageous game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous game transition determining means 210 does not perform the transition lottery during the penalty period described later. That is, even if a scenario effect executed with reference to the scenario table 7 or the scenario table 8 or a freeze effect such as a 2-second freeze A is executed during the penalty period, it is determined that the transition to the advantageous game is made. Absent.
(Advantageous game control means 220)
The advantageous game control means 220 controls advantageous games. In the present embodiment, the advantageous game control means 220 performs a game in a manner of notifying the player of information related to the result of the role lottery as an advantageous game. The game of such a mode is called assist time (AT) or the like. Further, the information related to the result of the role lottery (the contents of the notification) includes information on the winning combination.

  For example, when the player is notified of the winning small combination, the player operates the stop switch 34 at a timing so that the combination of symbols constituting the winning small combination stops on one of the effective winning lines, Compared to the case where there is no notification, a combination of symbols constituting a larger number of small combinations can be stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, and as a result, a larger number of medals can be obtained. For this reason, the AT as an advantageous game is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. In particular, in the present embodiment, when winning a red 7 plum role, a blue 7 plum role or a BAR plum role by winning lottery, the AT is usually given to the player by notifying the player of the winning role. The game is more advantageous than the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous game control means 220 starts from the next game when the bonus winning flag is not established when it is determined by the advantageous game transition determining means 210 that the advantageous game control means 220 will shift to the advantageous game. , AT as an advantageous game is started. The advantageous game control means 220 ends the bonus game corresponding to the bonus winning flag when the bonus winning flag is established when the advantageous game transition determining means 210 determines to shift to the advantageous game. After that, AT as an advantageous game is started from the first (first) game.
Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous game control means 220 effectively wins a combination of symbols constituting the Replay B combination when the Replay AB combination or the Replay ABC combination is won in the normal state by the lottery drawing during the AT. The player is notified of the operation sequence of the stop switch 34 for stopping and displaying on the line. When the stop switch 34 is operated in accordance with this notification, the combination of symbols constituting the Replay B combination is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line, and the gaming state is shifted from the normal state to the RT state as described above.

Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous game control means 220, when playing the replay BC combination, the replay AC combination or the replay ACD combination in the RT state by winning lottery during the AT state, The player is notified of the operation sequence of the stop switch 34 for stopping and displaying the combination of symbols to be configured on the effective winning line. When the stop switch 34 is operated according to this notification, the combination of symbols constituting the Replay A combination or the Replay B combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, and the gaming state is maintained in the RT state as described above.
Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous game control means 220 executes AT over a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 times). Further, the advantageous game control means 220 ends the AT when the bonus combination is won by the lottery during AT or when the gaming state shifts from the RT state to the normal state during the AT.

Note that the AT termination is not limited to this, and for example, the AT may be terminated when a predetermined number of winning combinations are notified by a combination lottery. .
(Direction execution means 240)
The effect executing means 240 controls the display device 55, the effect lamp 17 and the speaker to execute the effect of the game. In the present embodiment, the effect execution means 240 sets the special lottery state transition flag in accordance with the selection of any one of the scenario tables 2 to 6 transmitted from the game control device 21. When the effect is received, an effect that notifies the player that the lottery state of the execution lottery shifts to the special lottery state during the scenario rendering is executed. It should be noted that the effect execution means 240 provides an effect of notifying the player that the lottery state of the execution lottery shifts to the special lottery state when the game state shifts from the normal state to the RT state during the scenario effect. finish.

In addition, when the special lottery state transition flag is not established, the effect execution means 240 is a predetermined game transmitted from the game control device 21 when the player has won the bell role or the cherry role by the role lottery in the normal state. When it is received that the scenario table has been selected, an effect that causes the player to expect the bonus combination to be won is executed during the scenario effect. In this case, since the bonus combination is not won, the player is not notified that the bonus combination is won.
Further, in the present embodiment, the effect execution means 240 informs the player that the current lottery state is the special lottery state when the lottery state of the execution lottery is the special lottery state in the normal state. An effect that informs the player of the current mode is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect execution means 240 has a freeze effect executed by the game control device effect execution means 170 of 2 seconds freeze A, 4 seconds freeze A, 6 seconds freeze A, 8 seconds freeze or 70 seconds freeze. If it is, a notification effect for informing the result of the transfer lottery is executed. Specifically, when the result of the transfer lottery is a win, the effect executing means 240 executes a notification effect that informs the player that the AT has been won, and when the result of the transfer lottery is lost Performs a notification effect informing the player that the AT has not been won.
On the other hand, when the freeze effect executed by the game control device effect execution means 170 is 2 seconds freeze B, 4 seconds freeze B or 6 seconds freeze B, the transition lottery is not performed, so the effect execution means 240 is The notification effect which notifies the result of the transfer lottery is not executed. In this case, a notification effect for notifying the player that the AT has not been won may be executed.

(Penalty period setting means 250)
In the penalty period setting means 250, in the game in which the game state is the normal state and the game is not an AT game, the stop switch 34 is operated in the operation sequence in which the middle stop switch 57 or the right stop switch 58 is first operated. The penalty period is set so that the lottery determination by the advantageous game transition determining means 210 is not performed over a predetermined number of games (for example, eight times) thereafter.
Further, the penalty period setting means 250 cancels the penalty period when a predetermined number of games (for example, eight times) are executed after the penalty period is set.

(Operation of slot machine 10)
The outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, a main control process that is a process in the game control device 21 of the slot machine 10 will be described.
In step 100 shown in FIG. 13, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the start switch 33 has been operated. If it is determined that the operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step 101. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been operated, step 100 is again performed.
In step 101, a role lottery is performed by the role lottery means 100 and the result of the role lottery is transmitted to the effect control device 22. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, it is determined whether or not a special lottery state transition flag is established in the normal state. Here, if it is determined that it is established, the process proceeds to step 103. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not established, the routine proceeds to step 104.
In step 103, the special lottery state transition determination means 150 performs a special lottery state transition lottery process which is a process related to the special lottery state transition lottery. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, the game control device effect determination means 160 performs a freeze effect determination process for determining the freeze effect to be executed in the normal state. If the gaming state is not the normal state, the process is not performed. In addition, this process is not performed during the period from when the bonus game is ended until the replay A combination is stopped and displayed for the first time (prohibited section). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.

In step 105, the weight control means 115 performs weight processing relating to the weight. Specifically, when the time measured by the time measuring means for measuring the wait time is 4.1 seconds or less, the process of starting the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 by the rotation control means 110 is temporarily performed. Deferred. Then, after 4.1 seconds have elapsed, the hold is released, and the process by the held rotation control means 110 can be started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, the game control device effect execution means 170 performs a freeze effect execution process for executing the freeze effect determined by the game control device effect determination means 160. Specifically, the delay time of the freeze effect to be executed is acquired, and the process of starting the rotation of all three rotating reels 45 by the rotation control means 110 is temporarily suspended. When the time measured by the time measuring means reaches the acquired delay time, the hold is released and the process by the held rotation control means 110 can be started.

In step 107, the rotation control means 110 starts rotation of all three rotary reels 45. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 108.
In step 108, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the stop switch 34 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that it has been operated, the routine proceeds to step 109. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been operated, step 108 is performed again.
In step 109, stop control of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the operated stop switch 34 is performed by the stop control means 120. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 110.
In step 110, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the rotation of all the rotary reels 45 has stopped. Here, if it is determined that the rotation of all the rotating reels 45 has stopped, the process proceeds to step 111. On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation of all the rotating reels 45 is not stopped, the process returns to step 108.

In step 111, the stop symbol determination unit 130 performs stop display symbol determination processing for determining a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, and the determination result is transmitted to the effect control device 22. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 112.
In step 112, the game control means 60 performs processing according to the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, when a combination of symbols constituting any of the small combinations is stopped and displayed, the game control means 60 pays out the number of medals corresponding to the combination. Further, for example, when a combination of symbols constituting any bonus combination is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts to a bonus state corresponding to the combination by the gaming state shift control means 135. Further, for example, when the combination of symbols constituting the Replay B combination in the normal state is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, the gaming state is shifted to the RT state, and for example, the Replay C combination is activated in the RT state. When the combination of symbols constituting the game is stopped and displayed on the active winning line, the gaming state is shifted to the normal state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 113.

  In step 113, the lottery state transition control means 180 performs a lottery state transition process regarding the transition of the lottery state of the execution lottery. Specifically, when the scenario rendering that is executed for the second time or later after the special lottery state transition flag is established and the scenario rendering that refers to any one of the scenario tables 2 to 6 is finished, The lottery state is shifted to the special lottery state. Further, when it is determined by the game control device effect determining means 160 to execute a 2 second freeze A, a 4 second freeze A, a 6 second freeze A, an 8 second freeze or a 70 second freeze, or a predetermined number of games (for example, 32 )), The lottery state is shifted to the normal state. Then, the main control process ends.

Next, the special lottery state transition lottery process in step 103 will be described.
In step 200 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not a bell role is won by a role lottery. Here, if it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to step 201. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been won, the process proceeds to step 202.
In step 201, the special lottery state transition determination means 150 refers to the bell transition lottery data table and acquires the lottery probability of the special lottery state transition lottery. Then, the process proceeds to Step 205.
In step 202, it is determined whether or not a cherry combination is won by a combination lottery. Here, if it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to step 203. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been won, the process proceeds to step 204.

In step 203, the special lottery state transition determination means 150 refers to the cherry transition lottery data table and acquires the lottery probability of the special lottery state transition lottery. Then, the process proceeds to Step 205.
In step 204, the special lottery state transition determination means 150 refers to the general transition lottery data table and acquires the lottery probability of the special lottery state transition lottery. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the special lottery state transition determination means 150 performs a special lottery state transition lottery. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, it is determined whether or not the result of the special lottery state transition lottery is winning. Here, if it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to step 207. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is lost, the special lottery state transition lottery process ends.
In step 207, the special lottery state transition determining means 150 determines to shift the lottery state to the special lottery state, and the special lottery state item flag is established. Then, the special lottery state transition lottery process ends.
Next, the freeze effect determination process in step 104 described above will be described.
In step 300 shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the lottery state of the execution lottery is the normal lottery state. Here, if it is determined that the lottery is in the normal lottery state, the process proceeds to step 301. On the other hand, if it is determined that the lottery is not in the normal lottery state, the process proceeds to step 311.

In step 301, it is determined whether or not the scenario is being produced. If it is determined that the scenario is not being produced, the process proceeds to step 302. On the other hand, if it is determined that the scenario is being produced, the process proceeds to step 310.
In step 302, it is determined whether or not the bell combination is won by the combination lottery. Here, if it is determined that a single winning is made, the process proceeds to step 303. On the other hand, if it is determined that no single winner has been won, the process proceeds to step 304.
In step 303, the game control device effect determination means 160 refers to the bell execution lottery data table, and acquires the lottery probability of the execution lottery according to whether or not the special lottery state transition flag is established. Then, the process proceeds to Step 307.

In step 304, it is determined whether or not the cherry role is won by the role lottery. Here, if it is determined that a single winning is made, the process proceeds to step 305. On the other hand, if it is determined that no single winner has been won, the process proceeds to step 306.
In step 305, the game control device effect determination means 160 refers to the cherry execution lottery data table, and acquires the lottery probability of the execution lottery according to whether or not the special lottery state transition flag is established. Then, the process proceeds to Step 307.
In step 306, the game control device effect determining means 160 refers to the general execution lottery data table and obtains the lottery probability of the execution lottery according to whether or not the special lottery state transition flag is established. Then, the process proceeds to Step 307.

In step 307, the game control device effect determining means 160 performs an execution lottery. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 308.
In step 308, any scenario table is selected by the game control device effect determining means 160. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 309.
In step 309, the fact that the predetermined scenario table has been selected is transmitted to the effect control device 22 by the game control device effect determining means 160. It should be noted that the scenario table to be selected for the second and subsequent times after the special lottery state transition flag is established, and when any one of the scenario tables 2 to 6 is selected, a predetermined scenario table is selected. The fact that the special lottery state transition flag is established is transmitted to the effect control device 22 in conjunction with the selection. Specifically, when the special lottery state transition flag is established and the special lottery state transition determination means 150 does not perform the special lottery state transition lottery (Y in step 102), scenario table 2 to scenario table 6 When any one of the scenario tables is selected, the fact that the special lottery state transition flag is established is transmitted to the effect control device 22 in conjunction with the selection of the predetermined scenario table. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 310.

In step 310, the game control device effect determining means 160 refers to the selected scenario table and determines whether or not to execute any freeze effect. Then, the freeze effect determination process ends.
In step 311, it is determined whether or not a bonus combination is won by a combination lottery. Here, if it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to step 312. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been won, the process proceeds to step 313.
In step 312, the game control device effect determination means 160 refers to the bonus special execution lottery data table to obtain the lottery probability of the execution lottery. Then, the process proceeds to step 314.

In step 313, the game control device effect determination means 160 refers to the general special execution lottery data table to acquire the lottery probability of the execution lottery. Then, the process proceeds to step 314.
In step 314, the game control device effect determination means 160 performs an execution lottery. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 315.
In step 315, the game control device effect determining means 160 determines whether or not to execute any freeze effect. Then, the freeze effect determination process ends.
Next, sub control processing that is processing in the effect control device 22 of the slot machine 10 will be described.

In step 400 shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the effect executed by the game control device effect executing means 170 is a scenario effect executed with reference to the scenario table 8. If it is determined that the scenario effect is not executed with reference to the scenario table 8, the process proceeds to step 401. On the other hand, if it is determined that the scenario effect is executed with reference to the scenario table 8, the process proceeds to step 411.
In step 401, it is determined whether or not the freeze effect executed by the game control device effect execution means 170 is 2 second freeze A, 4 second freeze A, 6 second freeze A, or 8 second freeze. Here, if it is determined that any of the freeze effects, the process proceeds to step 402. On the other hand, if it is determined that none of the freeze effects, the process proceeds to step 405.

In step 402, it is determined whether the mode is a high probability mode. If it is determined that the high probability mode is selected, the process proceeds to step 403. On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode is not the high probability mode, that is, the low probability mode, the process proceeds to step 404.
In step 403, the advantageous game transition determining means 210 refers to the high probability transition lottery data table and obtains the lottery probability of the transition lottery based on the freeze effect to be executed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 409.
In step 404, the advantageous game transition determining means 210 refers to the low probability transition lottery data table and acquires the lottery probability of the transition lottery based on the freeze effect to be executed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 409.

In step 405, it is determined whether or not the freeze effect executed by the game control device effect execution means 170 is a 70-second freeze. Here, if it is determined that the freeze is for 70 seconds, the process proceeds to step 406. On the other hand, if it is determined that the freeze is not 70 seconds, the process proceeds to step 407.
In step 406, the advantageous game transition determining means 210 refers to the confirmed transition lottery data table to obtain the lottery probability of the transition lottery. Then, the process proceeds to Step 409.
In step 407, it is determined whether or not the effect executed by the game control device effect executing means 170 is a scenario effect executed with reference to the scenario table 7. If it is determined that the scenario effect is executed with reference to the scenario table 7, the process proceeds to step 408. On the other hand, when it is determined that the scenario effect is not executed by referring to the scenario table 7, the sub control process is ended.

In step 408, the advantageous game transition determining means 210 refers to the specific transition lottery data table to obtain the lottery probability of the transition lottery. Then, the process proceeds to Step 409.
In step 409, a transition lottery is performed by the advantageous game transition determination means 210. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 410.
In step 410, it is determined whether or not the result of the transfer lottery is a win. Here, if it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to step 411. On the other hand, if it is determined to be lost, the sub-control processing ends.
In step 411, it is determined by the advantageous game transition determining means 210 that a transition to the advantageous game is made. Then, the sub control process ends.

Note that the processing from step 400 to step 411 is not performed during the penalty period.
(Action / Effect)
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the special lottery state transition flag is not established in the normal state, the special lottery state transition lottery is performed, and the execution lottery is performed based on the result of the special lottery state transition lottery. It is decided to shift the lottery state to the special lottery state. When it is determined to shift the lottery state to the special lottery state, a special lottery state transition flag is established.
Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal state, when winning the bell role or the cherry role by the role lottery, when the lottery state of the execution lottery is the normal lottery state and the scenario production is not in progress, the scenario table is created by the execution lottery. Select and execute scenario production. The scenario production executed at this time makes the player expect to win the bonus combination.

In the present embodiment, the special lottery state transition flag is established when the winning combination of the bell or the cherry is won by the winning lottery. Then, after the scenario effect executed in this case, that is, the scenario effect that makes the player expect the bonus combination to be won, the scenario effect executed with reference to any one of the scenario table 2 to the scenario table 6 is executed. When is finished, the lottery state of the execution lottery shifts to the special lottery state.
When the lottery state of the execution lottery shifts to the special lottery state, every game, execution lottery is performed, 2 seconds freeze A, 2 seconds freeze B, 4 seconds freeze A, 4 seconds freeze B, 6 seconds freeze A, 6 seconds freeze B: Freeze production of any one of 8 second freeze and 70 second freeze is executed with a high probability (about 50%). When a 2 second freeze A, 4 second freeze A, 6 second freeze A, 8 second freeze or 70 second freeze is executed, it is determined that a transition to an advantageous game is made by a transition lottery on the condition that it is not during the penalty period. .

  In the special lottery state, when a 2 second freeze A, a 4 second freeze A, a 6 second freeze A, an 8 second freeze or a 70 second freeze is executed, the special lottery state ends and the normal lottery state is entered. Even if 4-second freeze B or 6-second freeze B is executed, it does not end and does not enter the normal lottery state. That is, the 2 second freeze B, the 4 second freeze B, and the 6 second freeze B are effects that notify the player that the current state is advantageous for a player who has a high probability of shifting to an advantageous game. Yes. As a result, in the special lottery state, the 2 second freeze B, 4 second freeze B, or 6 second freeze B is frequently executed until the state is completed. The difference from the normal lottery state in which the freeze effect is not executed is clarified, and the player is informed that it is easy to shift to advantageous games (a state in which the lottery probability of the transition lottery is high) by conventional sound, light, and images. Compared to the production, the player can have more uplifting feeling and expectation.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal state, when the cherry role is won by the role lottery and the special lottery state transition flag is not established, the lottery state of the execution lottery is the normal lottery state and When the scenario table 8 is selected by the execution lottery when the scenario production is not being performed, it is determined that the game is shifted to the advantageous game on the condition that it is not during the penalty period. Similarly, in this case, when the scenario table 7 is selected, it is determined that the game is shifted to the advantageous game by the transfer lottery on the condition that it is not during the penalty period.
In the present embodiment, the single winning probability of the cherry role is set to about 1/100. Further, the probability of losing in the special lottery state transition lottery when winning the cherry role is set to 9/10. For this reason, in the normal lottery state, the execution lottery targeting the scenario table 8 is executed only with a probability of about 9/1000 ((about 1/100) × (9/10)), whereas In the special lottery state, every game and execution lottery are performed. Thus, in the present embodiment, the normal lottery state is in a state in which it is difficult to shift to the advantageous game, while the special lottery state is in a state in which it is easy to shift to the advantageous game.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to shift to an advantageous game by executing a scenario presentation executed by referring to the scenario table 8 or execution of a 2-second freeze A, and the lottery state of the execution lottery includes a normal lottery state, A state in which it is difficult to shift to an advantageous game by providing a lottery state and increasing the execution frequency of the execution lottery for which the second-second freeze A or the like is a lottery object than the execution frequency of the execution lottery for which the scenario table 8 is a lottery object The game control device 21 can create a plurality of states including a (normal lottery state) and a state (special lottery state) easy to shift to advantageous games, and the game control device 21 manages this state (lottery state). Therefore, the game control device effect can be entangled with the effect of notifying or suggesting the lottery state to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Other embodiments)
In the above-described embodiment, the rotating reel effect that is the effect using the rotating reel 45 can be executed during the freeze effect. That is, the game control device effect can also include a rotating reel effect executed during the freeze effect.
In the above-described embodiment, as an advantageous game, an assist time (AT) for notifying the player of the selected small role is executed. However, the game is not limited to the AT. You may make it perform the replay time (RT) which set the winning probability different from a normal game. Further, for example, the challenge time (CT) that enables so-called pressing may be executed by setting the number of smooth frames of at least one of the rotating reels 45 to 0 frame or 1 frame.

In the above-described embodiment, the AT is a game that notifies the player of the winning small role, but is not limited thereto. For example, as an AT, there is a type that notifies the operation sequence of the stop switch 34 (so-called “pushing order”) in which a combination of symbols constituting the winning small combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line. .
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but includes modifications and improvements as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. In addition, the present invention can be appropriately combined or rearranged with the above-described embodiments.

10 slot machine (game machine) 21 game control device
22 effect control device 140 game control device effect data storage means
150 Special lottery state transition determining means 160 Game control device effect determining means
170 Game control device effect execution means 180 Lottery state transition control means
190 Production data storage means 210 Advantageous game transition decision means

Claims (3)

A game control device that mainly controls the game;
An effect control device that receives a signal from the game control device and mainly controls the effect of the game,
Transmission and reception of signals between the game control device and the effect control device is formed in one direction from the game control device to the effect control device,
A game machine capable of executing an advantageous game that is a game advantageous to a player over a normal game that is a normal game,
The game control device
A plurality of game control devices that store production data of effects that can be executed by the game control device (hereinafter referred to as “game control device effects”), and that include at least first and second game control device effects. Game control device effect data storage means for storing effect data of the effect,
Game control device effect determining means for determining a game control device effect to be executed from among a plurality of game control device effects by lottery (hereinafter referred to as “execution lottery”);
A game control device effect executing means for executing the game control device effect determined by the game control device effect determining means,
At least as the lottery status
A normal lottery state in which the first game control device effect is at least a lottery object under a predetermined condition and the second game control device effect is not a lottery object;
A special lottery state in which the second game control device effect is at least a lottery object and the first game control device effect is not a lottery object.
The production control device
Advantageous game transition determining means for deciding to shift to advantageous game,
Advantageous game transition determining means
When the game control device effect executed by the game control device effect execution means is the first or second game control device effect, it is formed so as to be able to decide to shift to an advantageous game,
If it is decided to shift to the advantageous game by the advantageous game control means, it is configured to subsequently shift to the advantageous game,
The game control device effect determining means
In the special lottery state, the execution lottery with the second game control device effect as the lottery target is performed more frequently than the execution lottery execution frequency with the first game control device effect as the lottery object in the normal lottery state. A gaming machine characterized in that it is formed. The game control device
Special lottery state transition determining means for determining to shift the lottery state to the special lottery state,
The game control device effect determining means
In the normal lottery state, if it is not determined by the special lottery state transition determining means to shift the lottery state to the special lottery state under a predetermined condition, at least the first game control device effect is executed as a lottery object. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is configured so as to be able to decide to execute the first game control device effect. The game control device
Special lottery state transition determining means for determining to shift the lottery state to the special lottery state;
A lottery state transition control means for shifting the lottery state between a plurality of lottery states including a normal lottery state and a special lottery state;
The lottery state transition control means
When it is determined by the special lottery state transition determining means to shift the lottery state to the special lottery state, the lottery state is formed so as to be able to subsequently transition to the special lottery state,
In the special lottery state, when it is determined by the game control device effect determining means to execute the second game control device effect, or when the predetermined number of games has passed in the special lottery state, It is formed to shift from the lottery state to the normal lottery state,
Advantageous game transition determining means
When the game control device effect executed by the game control device effect execution means is the first game control device effect, it is decided to shift to the advantageous game,
When the game control device effect executed by the game control device effect executing means is the second game control device effect, a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous game (hereinafter referred to as “transition lottery”). The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game machine is configured to determine to shift to an advantageous game based on a result of the transfer lottery.

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