JP2016054857A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing decline of an operation rate of the game machine after opportunity combination winning, and improving interest of the game.SOLUTION: When performing shift lottery, advantageous game management means 530 and 540 can execute shift lottery on the basis of each opportunity combination having won in each different game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A gaming machine (slot machine: revolving gaming machine) installed in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor is an operation in which a player inserts a game medium such as a medal into a medal slot and presses a start lever (hereinafter simply referred to as a “game machine”). When pressing or pressing, a plurality of reels rotate and an internal lottery is performed to determine the winning or non-winning of the winning combination. Subsequently, when an operation to stop each reel is performed, each reel is displayed. When the combination of symbols that has been displayed stops with the combination of symbols indicating the winning pattern of the winning combination by internal lottery, it is determined that the winning combination has been won, and a series of processing such as paying out game media is executed.

  In this type of gaming machine, the winning probability is set lower than that of other roles, and there is provided an opportunity for a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous gaming state: for example, an AT state described later). (For example, a transfer lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift based on the winning of the opportunity). Furthermore, the opportunity is set with a strong opportunity with a relatively high probability of transition to the advantageous gaming state and a weak opportunity with a lower probability of transition to the advantageous gaming state than the strong opportunity. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-131526 A

However, in this type of gaming machine, in general, the weak opportunity role is often set to about a few percent or less of the transition probability to the advantageous game state at the time of winning, and the opportunity of the weak opportunity role is triggered. There is a low possibility of shifting to an advantageous gaming state. Therefore, depending on the player, even if a weak opportunity is won, it is determined that the player does not enter the advantageous gaming state (the player cannot expect to enter the advantageous gaming state), and the advantageous gaming state The game may be stopped without digesting the sign effect (period) performed over several games before the result effect that displays the result of the transition to the game, and as a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine decreases. There is a fear.
In addition, a lottery mode in which a transition lottery is performed once by a single winning combination is employed, and the game is monotonous.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that prevents a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine after winning the opportunity and enhances the interest of the game.

  The first invention performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not a combination including a trigger combination is based on a rotation operation of a reel having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and is based on a combination of the stopped symbols of the reel Game control means for performing a predetermined process, and advantageous game management means for performing a transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to an advantageous game state that is a game state advantageous to the player based on the winning of the opportunity The advantageous game management means, when performing the transition lottery, enables the transition lottery to be executed based on the respective triggers won in different games.

  A second invention is a succession lottery means for performing a succession lottery in the first invention for determining whether or not the advantageous game management means will inherit the right to perform the transition lottery based on the winning of the opportunity. The advantageous game management means performs the transfer lottery based on the respective triggers won in different games when it is determined that the right to perform the transfer lottery is succeeded as a result of the succession lottery.

  In the first invention or the second invention, the right to perform the transfer lottery based on the winning of the trigger role can be inherited, in other words, the transfer lottery based on the respective trigger role won in different games can be executed. This will increase the chances of winning the transition lottery by increasing the chances of the transition lottery, preventing a decline in the operating rate of the gaming machine after winning the opportunity, and the lottery mode of the transition lottery according to the succession lottery result By changing, the gameability can be improved and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  According to a third invention, there is provided a display device for displaying the gaming state in the first invention or the second invention, wherein the display device has a symbol corresponding to the trigger for the transition lottery. indicate.

  In the third aspect of the invention, for example, in the succession state of the opportunity (state in which the transfer lottery based on the respective triggers won in different games can be executed), for example, by clearly indicating the opportunity for the transfer lottery At least, a motivation to continue the game can be given until a transition lottery based on each opportunity is performed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine after winning the opportunity role and to improve the interest of the game.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. Similarly, it is a block diagram which shows the relationship of each component. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the succession lottery etc. based on the winning of the opportunity of a slot machine, and the screen transition accompanying it. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the succession lottery etc. based on the winning of the opportunity of a slot machine, and the screen transition accompanying it. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the succession lottery etc. based on the winning of the opportunity of a slot machine, and the screen transition accompanying it. Similarly, it is a flowchart for explaining a flow of a series of processes related to the succession lottery in the slot machine.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that this embodiment does not limit the present invention. In the following description, the reference direction of each part of the gaming machine will be described in accordance with the viewpoint (front view) of the player facing the front of the gaming machine.

(External configuration of slot machine)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine S which is a gaming machine of the present embodiment has a box 1 and a front door 2 that can open and close a front opening, and a front surface of the front door 2 includes: In the reel 3 composed of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R (hereinafter also collectively referred to as reels 3L to 3R), the reel 3 is partitioned into 21 regions (hereinafter also referred to as frames). Among the plural types of symbols (replay symbol RP, bell symbol BL, watermelon symbol WM, cherry symbol CH, bonus symbol white 7, bonus symbol red 7, etc.) arranged in succession, they are continuously arranged in the rotation direction on the outer peripheral surface. The display window 4 in which the three symbols (upper, middle, and lower) are visible from the front and the display position (upper, middle, and lower) is set, and below the display window 4 Credits will be described later A game information display section 8 comprising a 7-segment display having a credit number display for displaying the number of medals (limited to a maximum of 50 medals) and a payout display for displaying the number of payout medals at the time of winning a prize; Is provided.

  On the upper surface of the operation unit OP protruding forward from the front surface of the front door 2, a medal that forms a game medium can be inserted, and a medal insertion switch 9a (see FIG. 2) provided therein triggers the insertion of the medal. , The medal information is stored in a main memory 190, which will be described later, and a medal slot 9 that can store medals electronically (hereinafter referred to as credits), and a bet switch 10a (see FIG. 2), a bet button 10 that can set (hereinafter referred to as a bet) the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as a predetermined number of insertions) for performing one game among credited medals. Provided. In addition, a start switch 15a (see FIG. 2) incorporated in the front surface of the operation unit OP is actuated by a pressing operation, whereby a start lever 15 that can start rotation of the reels 3L to 3R, and the reels 3L to 3L. A stop switch 16a (see FIG. 2) that corresponds to each of the 3Rs is operated by a pressing operation, whereby the left stop button 16L, the middle stop button 16C, and the right stop that can stop the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R, respectively. A stop button 16 including a button 16R (hereinafter, collectively referred to as stop buttons 16L to 16R) is provided. Furthermore, a medal tray 19 for storing medals paid out from the medal payout opening 18 is provided below the operation unit OP.

  Above the display window 4 in the front door 2, an effect display unit (display device) 5 that can display a plurality of types of moving images or still images, and a plurality of types of sound effects and music are included. A speaker 6 and an effect lamp 7 having a plurality of types of flashing patterns are provided.

  In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, one winning determination line L is set in the left-right direction with respect to the display window 4 corresponding to the middle symbols displayed on the display window 4 in each of the reels 3L to 3R. The winning determination line L is validated when a predetermined number (for example, three) of medals are inserted (set).

(Internal configuration of slot machine S)
Inside the housing 1, a reel unit 310 (see FIG. 2) including a reel 3 and a drive source capable of rotating and stopping the reel 3 and a medal storage tank (not shown) for storing medals are stored. A hopper unit 320 (see FIG. 2) that can pay out medals in units of one sheet, a power supply unit (not shown) that can supply power from the outside to the slot machine S, a main board 100 to be described later, a sub A substrate 500 (both see FIG. 2) is provided. The main board 100 and the sub board 500 are connected by unidirectional communication capable of transmitting a signal from the main board 100.

  Next, functions of the slot machine S of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

(Main board 100)
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine S of the present embodiment is provided with a main board 100 for overall control of the game. The main board 100 includes a medal insertion switch 9a, a bet switch 10a, which are input means, and a start. The switch 15a, the stop switch 16a, etc. receive input signals that are transmitted when the switch 15a is operated, and perform various arithmetic processes for executing the game based on the received input signals and the like, and based on the results of the arithmetic processes The output operation of the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, etc., which are output means, is controlled.
The function of the main board 100 is realized when the CPU executes software including a program stored in a predetermined memory.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the main board 100 includes a game control means 110 and a main memory 190.
Here, the main memory 190 stores various data such as a ROM in which a system program in the slot machine S of the present embodiment is stored and a flag used in the system program generated in the main board 100 and a calculated value. At the same time, it is constituted by a RAM used as a work area. Specifically, the main memory 190 stores a table or the like for storing information required for processing by the game control means 110 or the like.

(Game control means 110)
The game control means 110 starts the start lever based on whether a predetermined number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 or when the bet button 10 is pressed and the bet is made with the medals being credited. 15 operations and a process of enabling the winning determination line L are performed. Subsequently, when the start lever 15 is pressed (rotation operation of the reel 3), the game is started, the reels 3L to 3R are controlled to be rotated, and the winning / non-winning of the role using the random number value (hereinafter, missed) (Referred to as internal lottery table) stored in the main memory 190, and on the condition that the rotation speed of the reels 3L to 3R has increased to a predetermined speed, the stop buttons 16L to Processing to validate the operation to 16R is performed. Subsequently, the stop control stored in the main memory 190 for the reels 3L to 3R rotating at the stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the pressing operation of the stop buttons 16L to 16R at an arbitrary timing. A combination of symbols (hereinafter referred to as symbol combination) indicating a winning pattern of a winning combination with reference to a winning determination table stored in the main memory 190 is controlled with reference to a table (not shown), etc. It is determined whether the winning combination is displayed based on the fact that the winning combination is displayed based on the fact that the winning combination is displayed (game result). Control is performed to cause the hopper unit 320 to pay out a number of medals corresponding to a predetermined number of medals paid out, and the medals are received from the medal payout opening 18. Paid out was in the (predetermined processing) game ends.
Further, the game control means 110 does not insert medals (including credit medals) possessed by the player based on the fact that a replay is won among the roles to be described later, and the same number as the number inserted in the previous game. An automatic insertion process (predetermined process) for automatically inserting the medals for the minute is performed. In addition, the game control means 110 transmits information related to the result of the above processing such as internal lottery and game state to the sub-board 500 as a command signal.

  In this specification, the reels 3L to 3R are rotated by pressing the start lever 15, and then the reels 3L to 3R are stopped by pressing the stop buttons 16L to 16R. As a result, the reels 3L to 3R are displayed on the winning determination line L. One game (one game) until the processing based on the symbol combination is completed.

Hereinafter, main processing and control performed by the game control unit 110 will be described in detail.
(Internal lottery)
The game control unit 110 refers to an internal lottery table that is referred to in an internal lottery from a plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the main memory 190 in accordance with a normal state, a big bonus internal state, a big bonus state, etc. An internal lottery table selection process for selecting a lottery table is performed.

  In the internal lottery table selection process, each internal lottery table to be selected has various small values (for example, random values of 0 to 65535) such as a small role, replay, and big bonus BB. It is set so that any of the combinations and any of the winning combinations that do not win these combinations will correspond.

  Bells, watermelons, cherries, multiple special small roles, etc. are set as small roles, and each small role is set so that the number of symbol combinations that indicate a payout or a winning pattern may differ for each role. ing. In addition, watermelon and cherry are set as a trigger for the transition lottery to the advantageous gaming state described later (a role in which the transition lottery is executed based on the winning of the internal lottery), etc., and according to the winning probability of the transition lottery The weak watermelon and weak cherry that are weak triggers, and the strong watermelon and strong cherry that are strong triggers are set, respectively.

  Specifically, the winning probability in the internal lottery is “weak watermelon, weak cherry> strong watermelon, strong cherry” so that the weak watermelon and weak cherry are more likely to win the internal lottery than the strong watermelon and strong cherry. The winning probability of the transition lottery when winning the internal lottery is set as “strong watermelon, strong cherry> weak watermelon, weak cherry” so that the strong watermelon and strong cherry are weak watermelon and weak cherry It is set to make it easier to win the transition lottery.

  The strong watermelon or the weak watermelon, the strong cherry or the weak cherry are set so that the symbol combinations displayed on the winning determination line L are different from each other, so that the player has a weak opportunity based on the mode of the symbol combination. It is possible to determine whether the role is a strong opportunity (weak watermelon or strong watermelon, or weak cherry or strong cherry).

  Further, in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of small roles are assigned to the same random number so that a plurality of types of small roles (for example, bells and special small roles) are simultaneously won in one internal lottery. A plurality of types of batting order small combinations are set as the winning areas to be matched, and the winning combination varies depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons 16L to 16R depending on the type of the batting order small combinations selected (for example, bell or special small One of the roles).

  In the internal lottery table where the gaming state corresponds to the normal state or the big bonus internal state, a plurality of batting order small roles may win each, and in the internal lottery table corresponding to the big bonus state, the bell is independent, In all the internal lottery tables corresponding to each gaming state, the correspondence relationship between the combination and the random number value is set so that the strong watermelon or the weak watermelon, the strong cherry or the weak cherry may win each.

  In addition, replays A to D and bonus replay are set as replays. Further, in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of striking order replays are used as winning areas in which a plurality of types of replays are associated with the same random value so that a plurality of types of replays are won simultaneously in one internal lottery. Is set so that the winning combination varies depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons 16L to 16R (either one of replays A to D or bonus replay) depending on the type of hit order replay selected.

Here, in the normal state of the gaming state, as the replay lottery state, the replay low probability state in which the winning probability of replay is set relatively low, and the replay high probability set higher than the replay low probability state A state (replay time state: RT state) is provided.
In the internal lottery table corresponding to the low replay probability state in the normal state as the gaming state, the winning probability of replay is about 1 / 7.3, and in the internal lottery table corresponding to the high replay state in the normal state, the replay In the internal lottery table corresponding to the internal status of the big bonus, the winning probability is about 1 / 1.5, and the correspondence between the replay and the random number value is determined so that the winning probability of the replay is about 1 / 3.7. In the internal lottery table that is set and corresponds to the big bonus state, replay is excluded from the internal lottery targets.

  In addition, as a bonus, a big bonus BB is set, and in the internal lottery table corresponding to the normal state, the big bonus BB is set as a lottery target, but the internal lottery table corresponding to other gaming states. Then, the big bonus BB is excluded from the lottery targets.

  The game control unit 110 is selected by the internal lottery table selection process based on the random number value generated by the random number generation unit (not shown) provided on the main board 100, which is acquired when the start lever 15 is pressed. With reference to the lottery table, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether the winning combination is successful.

(Reel control processing)
The game control means 110 performs a reel control process for controlling the rotation and stop of the reels 3L to 3R.
As a reel control process, the game control means 110 applies a reel rotation control for rotating the reels 3L to 3R mainly based on an input signal of the start switch 15a, and a left stop button 16L based on an input signal of the stop switch 16a. Reel stop control is performed to stop the corresponding left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C corresponding to the middle stop button 16C, and the right reel 3R corresponding to the right stop button 16R in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery.

  Here, as the reel stop control, the game control means 110 is determined for each combination as a process for determining the stop position of the rotating reels 3L to 3R by logic calculation when stopping the reels 3L to 3R. Based on the priority order data, it exists within the range of 0 to 4 frames from the pressed detection position that is the position of the reels 3L to 3R at the time of operation of the stop switch 16a (when the pressing operation of the stop buttons 16L to 16R is detected). Referring to a logic calculation process for obtaining priority for the stop position candidates for five frames and a stop control table (not shown) stored in the main memory 190, the stop positions of the rotating reels 3L to 3R are determined. A table reference process, which is a required process, is performed. In the reel stop control, the so-called number of sliding frames from the pressing detection position to the stop position is set to a maximum of 5 frames.

  For example, in the logic calculation process, when a plurality of types of small combinations (for example, batting order small combinations) are won in the internal lottery, the method for obtaining the priority for the stop position candidates is determined when winning the reels 3L to 3R. The case where the priority is determined according to the type (number) of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the line L and the case where the priority is determined according to the payout predetermined for the small role are set.

  On the other hand, in the table reference process, when a plurality of stop position candidates having the highest priority are obtained as a result of performing the logic operation process as described above, which stop position is set as the stop position is determined as the stop control table. To determine. In the stop control table, a correspondence relationship between the pressed detection position and the actual stop position is set according to whether the winning combination is won or not.

  In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the game control means 110 performs the logic operation process and the table reference process as appropriate, so that when the batting order small role or batting order replay is won, the stop button 16L to 16R is pressed. Then, according to the stop operation sequence of the reels 3L to 3R, the stop position is determined and the winning combination is controlled to be different.

  Here, the correct answer pressing order and the incorrect answer pressing order that are common in both the logic calculation process and the table reference process are set for a plurality of batting order small roles, and the winning order winning combination is won by internal lottery. When the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the correct pressing order, the reels 3L to 3R are controlled so that the bell wins regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons 16L to 16R. When the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in order, the reels 3L to 3R are controlled to stop so that a special small prize is won regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons 16L to 16R. Since the bell has a higher payout than the special small role, the player can obtain more medals by operating in the correct push order when the batting order small role is won than when operated in the incorrect push order. It is like that. Further, the replay lottery state falls from the replay high probability state to the replay low probability state based on the winning of the special small role.

  In addition, for the batting order replay, the correct answer pressing order and the incorrect answer pressing order as described above are not set, but depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons 16L to 16R, there is no influence on the gaming state. A and B, or replay C (falling replay) that triggers the replay lottery state to fall from the replay high probability state to the replay low probability state, or replay that triggers the promotion from the replay low probability state to the replay high probability state The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that D (promotion replay) or bonus replay that triggers the transition to the pseudo bonus state wins regardless of the press timing of the stop buttons 16L to 16R.

(Game state transition control)
The game control means 110 performs game state transition control for shifting the game state between the normal state, the big bonus internal state, and the big bonus state based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition.

  In the game state transition control, the normal state is set as the initial state, and in the normal state, when the big bonus BB is won by the internal lottery, the state is shifted to the big bonus internal state, and further, the symbol combination (for example, “ Control is performed to shift to the big bonus state when the white 7 / white 7 / white 7 ") are displayed on the winning determination line L, and to the normal state when the big bonus state ends.

  Here, as described above, the replay low probability state and the replay high probability state (RT state) are further set as the normal state, and the game control means 110 performs replay D or bonus replay (winning) in the replay low probability state. The symbol combination indicating the form, for example, “red 7, white 7, white 7”) is displayed on the winning determination line L (winning), and the replay high probability state is set. The replay low probability state is set when the replay C or special small combination wins.

  In addition, in the big bonus state, the game control means 110 determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the big bonus state, and determines a predetermined number (for example, 200). The big bonus state is terminated based on the payout of medals exceeding.

  The game control means 110 sets or deletes a flag corresponding to the game state or the replay lottery state (hereinafter also referred to as “clear”) in the main flag storage means (not shown) set in the main memory 190. Control is performed to shift (set) the game state or the replay lottery state.

(Sub-board 500)
Based on the input of the command signal from the main board 100, the sub board 500 performs various arithmetic processes for executing an effect in accordance with the progress of the game, and based on the result of the arithmetic process, the effect means 600 ( Control of the output operation such as a production by (see FIG. 2). Note that the function of the sub-board 500 is realized by executing software including a program stored in a predetermined memory by the CPU, like the main board 100.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub-board 500 includes an effect control unit 510, a succession lottery unit 520, a chance zone management unit 530, an AT management unit 540, a pseudo bonus management unit 545, a specialized zone. A management unit 550 and a sub memory 590 are included.
Here, the sub memory 590 includes various types of data such as a ROM that stores a program related to effects in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, flags used in the program related to effects generated in the sub board 500, and calculated values. And a RAM used as a work area. Specifically, the sub memory 590 stores a table and a counter for storing information required for each process by each means provided in the sub substrate 500, information related to the result of the process, and the like.

(Production control means 510)
The effect control means 510 performs an effect state setting (transition) process for setting an effect state corresponding to the above-described game state from a plurality of types of effect states at a predetermined opportunity in order to execute the effect in accordance with the progress of the game. Do.
Specifically, as the production state, a normal production state corresponding to the normal state, a big bonus winning production state corresponding to the big bonus internal state, and a big bonus production state corresponding to the big bonus state are provided. . In addition, as an effect state advantageous to a player that can be managed by the sub-board 500 and an effect state related thereto, an AT state, a pseudo bonus state, a pseudo bonus preparation state as a preparation state of a pseudo bonus state, a chance zone state described later Such a chance zone effect state, a specialized zone effect state related to a later-described specialized zone state, and the like are set separately. In addition to these effect states, a succession effect state is set as an effect state that suggests a succession state to be described later.

  The effect control means 510 shifts the effect state by setting or deleting a flag (also referred to as an effect state flag) corresponding to the effect state in the sub flag storage means (not shown) set in the sub memory 590 ( Control).

  The effect control means 510 refers to the effect data storage area (not shown) of the sub memory 590 in which effect data is stored based on the command signal from the main board 100 and the above-described effect state (effect state flag). Then, the effect control relating to the display effect performed via the effect display unit 5 which is one of the effect means 600, the sound effect performed via the speaker 6, or the illumination effect performed via the effect lamp 7 or the like is performed.

(Normal production state)
Specifically, when the production state is the normal production state, the production control unit 510 performs a general production using the character or the like of the slot machine S of the present embodiment. For example, it is performed over several games while suggesting the possibility of replay and winning of a small role, winning a bonus (including pseudo bonus), or a chance zone state or AT state to be described later Control is performed to execute a prelude effect or a result effect that is displayed in succession to the predecessor effect and displays the presence / absence of a bonus winning or the result of a chance zone lottery or AT lottery.

(Big bonus winning production state, big bonus production state)
When the production state is the big bonus winning production state, the production control means 510 continuously notifies the winning of the big bonus BB in a special production mode different from the normal production state until the big bonus BB wins. In the case of the big bonus effect state, control is performed to execute an effect of notifying the winning of a small role in a special effect mode different from the normal effect state.

(AT state)
When the production state is the AT state, the production control means 510 assists the special production (a first special production and a second special production described later) for assisting in winning a predetermined combination in a game in which a plurality of roles are won. Is performed by the effect display unit 5, the speaker 6, or the effect lamp 7. Further, in the same way as in the normal performance state, in addition to the special performance, control is performed to execute an effect suggesting replay or winning of a small role, an effect suggesting the possibility of winning a bonus, or the like.

  Specifically, in the AT state, the production control unit 510 selects the stop buttons 16L to 16R that can win a bell when any one of the plurality of batting order small roles is won in the internal lottery. Control is performed to cause the effect display unit 5, the speaker 6, the effect lamp 7, etc. to execute the first special effect informing the correct pressing order). As the first special effect, various effects can be adopted. For example, an effect image for informing the correct push order for winning the bell is displayed on the effect display unit 5, or the correct answer push order is also notified. Therefore, a lamp (not shown) provided below the reels 3L to 3R can be turned on, and a sound for notifying the correct pressing order can be output from the speaker 6.

  Further, in the AT state, the production control means 510 can stop the replay A, B or replay D (promotion replay) when one of the plurality of batting order replays is won in the internal lottery. Control for causing the effect display unit 5, the speaker 6, the effect lamp 7, etc. to execute the second special effect that informs the pressing order of ˜16R. As the second special effect, in order to win the above-mentioned replay A, B, or D, various effects can be adopted as in the first special effect.

  In this way, in the AT state, if a batting order small role is won in the internal lottery due to special effects, a special small role with a relatively low dividend will be awarded as a trigger for a replay low probability state. It is easy to win a bell with a relatively high dividend without winning, and when winning the batting order replay, it is possible to win a replay D which is a promotion opportunity (promotion replay) to a replay high probability state. Since it becomes easy, it becomes easy to promote to the replay high probability state, and the replay A or B is won without winning the replay C that is a fall trigger (falling replay) to the replay low probability state. Since it becomes easy to maintain the replay high probability state once transferred, it is advantageous for a player who hardly consumes medals and easily obtains medals. It has become a gaming state (advantageous gaming state). Thus, the state in which the effect state is set to the AT state and the lottery state for replay is set to the replay high probability state is also referred to as an assist replay time (ART) state.

(Pseudo bonus preparation state, pseudo bonus state)
When the production state is the pseudo bonus preparation state, the production control means 510, when a predetermined batting order replay is won in the internal lottery, the order in which the stop buttons 16L to 16R can be awarded and the bonus replay winning form. Control is performed to cause the effect display unit 5, the speaker 6, or the effect lamp 7 to execute the third special effect informing that the symbol combination (red 7, white 7, white 7) is pressed down. When the effect state is a pseudo bonus state, a special effect (first special effect, second special effect) is executed on the effect display unit 5, the speaker 6 or the effect lamp 7 in an effect mode different from the AT state. To control.
As described above, the special bonus is executed in the pseudo bonus state in the same manner as the AT state. Therefore, the pseudo bonus state is advantageous to the player as in the AT state.

(Chance zone production state)
When the production state is the chance zone production state, the production control means 510 is more tense than the other production states in accordance with the gaming state in which a pseudo bonus lottery described later is executed with high probability in the chance zone state described later. Control to execute a certain effect is performed.

(Succession production state)
When the production state is the succession production state, the production control unit 510 corresponds to the triggering role (also referred to as the successor) that is being taken over in the succession state in which the succession lottery, which will be described later, is won and the successor role flag is set. Control to execute the effect to display. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, specifically, the effect control means 510 has a symbol corresponding to the successor on the front of the strip-shaped background extending left and right above the display area of the effect display unit 5 in the inherited state. Is displayed, and the word “in succession” indicating that the symbol is being inherited is continuously displayed after the symbol. The series of symbols and words is displayed so as to move from one of the left and right to the other. By clearly indicating the successor role in this way, the succession state of the opportunity role becomes clear. Furthermore, in the succession effect state, as in the normal effect state, etc., control is performed to execute an effect that suggests the winning of the role. For example, if a weak opportunity role is won in the succession effect state, the selected weak opportunity role The control corresponding to the symbol is displayed (not shown). Thereby, it can be suggested that the transfer lottery is performed based on the successor role (previous opportunity role to be described later) and the weak opportunity role to be elected (subsequent trigger role to be described later), which are objects of the transfer lottery.

(Specialized zone production state)
When the production state is the special zone production state, the production control unit 510 is more active than the other production states in accordance with the gaming state in which the AT addition lottery described later is executed with high probability in the special zone state described later. Control is performed to produce an effect having a sense of feeling and tension.

(Succession lottery means 520)
The succession lottery means 520 increases the expectation of transition (probability of transition) to an advantageous gaming state (chance zone state, AT state, which will be described later) when winning a weak watermelon or weak cherry as a weak opportunity. When a weak opportunity is elected in the internal lottery, when the weak opportunity is elected in the internal lottery in the game next to the game won by the weak opportunity, the previous weak opportunity ( In the following, a succession lottery will be performed to determine whether the previous opportunity role (winning) or not (non-winning or losing) will be made, and a transition lottery (chance zone lottery, which will be described later, It is possible to transfer the right to perform an AT lottery (the same shall apply hereinafter). In other words, the succession lottery means 520 performs the advantageous lottery means (chance zone management means 530, AT management means to be described later) when the succession lottery related to the previous opportunity role is won and the succession lottery is won. 540, the same applies below), when the winning lottery was won in the internal lottery, and when the winning lottery was won in a game different from the game in which the after winning role was won Based on the trigger (successor), the transition lottery is performed, and a plurality of transition lotteries can be executed in one game.

  When the succession lottery means 520 is won as a result of the succession lottery, the succession lottery flag corresponding to the preceding opportunity combination won in the succession lottery is set in the successor role flag storage means (not shown) set in the sub memory 590 (hereinafter, referred to as the successor lottery means). , Also referred to as setting). For example, if the previous opportunity to win the succession lottery is a weak cherry, set the cherry successor flag to make it a cherry successor state. Similarly, if the previous opportunity to win the succession lottery is a weak watermelon, the watermelon successor flag Set to the watermelon succession state. The succession lottery means 520 resets (overwrites) the successor combination flag if the same succession combination flag is already set when setting the succession combination flag in the flag storage means.

  As described later, the succession lottery means 520 determines whether or not to continue the succession state in the succession state based on the fact that the succession lottery is performed based on the succession lottery flag based on the successor combination flag (winning). A succession lottery will be conducted to determine whether it will be unwinned or missed. The succession lottery means 520 maintains the set successor flag when winning as a result of the succession lottery, and clears the set successor flag when defeated. In other words, in order to maintain the succession state as long as the succession lottery continues to be won, for example, when a weak opportunity combination is won several times (for example, 10 times), the succession state of the weak opportunity combination won 10 times before is maintained. In some cases, even if the transition lottery to the advantageous gaming state is deviated a plurality of times, the winning probability of the transition lottery is kept improved.

  Further, the succession lottery means 520 clears all successor combination flags based on the winning of the transition lottery to the advantageous gaming state, and ends the succession state. It should be noted that all successor flags are also cleared by a setting change for the slot machine S, an operation for clearing data in the sub memory 590, and the like.

(Chance zone management means 530)
The chance zone management means (advantageous game management means) 530 has a high probability of transition to the pseudo bonus state, in other words, the pseudo bonus lottery state has a high probability state (winning probability and / or lottery execution probability is high probability). The chance zone state (advantageous game state) set to (state) is managed. Specifically, the chance zone management means 530 is a watermelon (weak watermelon or strong watermelon, hereinafter the same) or cherry (weak cherry or strong cherry, which is the trigger in the internal lottery in the non-AT state that is not the AT state. The chance zone lottery (transition lottery) for determining whether to shift to the chance zone state (winning) or not (non-winning or out of date) is triggered by the fact that the same is won.

  In addition, the chance zone management unit 530 performs a successor flag determination process for determining whether or not the successor flag flag is set in the successor flag storage unit when a weak opportunity (later opportunity) is won. If it is determined that the successor flag is set, a chance zone lottery will be conducted based on the flag type (cherry successor flag or watermelon successor flag), assuming that the corresponding role has been won. If it is determined that the flag is not set, the chance zone lottery is not performed.

  The chance zone management means 530 sets the chance zone state based on winning of the chance zone lottery, and sets a predetermined value (for example, 12) to a chance zone counter (not shown) set in the sub memory 590. . The chance zone management means 530 performs a decrement process for decrementing the value of the chance zone counter each time a game is played in the chance zone state. As a result, based on the value of the chance zone counter reaching a threshold value (for example, “0”), the chance zone state is terminated, and the production state immediately before the chance zone state is restored. Therefore, since the predetermined value (“12”) is set at the start of the chance zone state as described above, the chance zone state is performed over 12 games. In other words, the chance zone state is managed as one set of 12 games (game section from the start of the chance zone state to the end thereof).

  The chance zone management unit 530 controls the start or end of the chance zone state by setting or deleting a flag corresponding to the chance zone state in the sub flag storage unit.

(AT management means 540)
The AT management means (advantageous game management means) 540 performs management related to a game (hereinafter also referred to as an AT game) in the AT state (advantageous game state).
In the non-AT state, the AT management means 540 makes a transition to the AT state (winning) or not (non-winning or unsuccessful) in the internal lottery when the watermelon or cherry as a trigger in the internal lottery wins An AT lottery (transition lottery) is performed to determine whether or not. In addition, the AT management means 540 performs the above-described successor flag determination process when a weak opportunity (subsequent opportunity) is won, and determines that the successor flag is set, Based on the cherry succession flag or the watermelon succession flag), the AT lottery is performed assuming that the corresponding combination is won, and if it is determined that the successor flag is not set, the AT lottery is not performed.

  The AT management means 540 performs a process of setting a predetermined addition value (for example, “50”) to the count value of the AT end determination counter (not shown) set in the sub memory 590 based on the winning of the AT lottery. The effect control means 510 sets the effect state to the AT state.

The AT management means 540 performs a decrement process for decrementing the count value of the AT end determination counter every time an AT game is performed, and the effect control means 510 results in the count value of the AT end determination counter being “0” as a result of the decrement process. Based on the fact that the value reached, the control for terminating the AT state is performed.
Therefore, as described above, since the added value (“50”) is set at the start of the AT game, the AT game is played over 50 games. That is, the AT game is managed with 50 games as one set.

In addition, the AT management means 540 performs an AT addition lottery in order to add a predetermined addition value to the count value of the AT end determination counter in the AT game by an internal lottery, for example, when a watermelon or a cherry is won. Do. Specifically, the AT management unit 540 sets, for example, “0”, “10”, “50”, or “100” as an addition value that is a lottery target of the AT addition lottery, and stores the AT stored in the sub memory 590. An AT addition lottery is performed with reference to an addition lottery table (not shown).
Also, if the result of the AT addition lottery wins an addition value other than “0” (for example, “100”), the AT management means 540 adds the winning addition value (“100”) to the AT end determination counter. Perform AT addition processing.

  The effect control means 510 ends the AT state even when the big bonus BB is won in the AT game, and shifts to the big bonus effect state. In this case, even if the AT end determination counter value is reset to the initial value, the AT management means 540 carries over the AT end determination counter value so that the number of games corresponding to the remaining count value in the next AT state is set. You may make it digest.

(Pseudo bonus management means 545)
The pseudo bonus management means 545 performs management related to a game in a pseudo bonus state (hereinafter also referred to as a pseudo bonus game).
The pseudo bonus management means 545 is a pseudo bonus lottery for determining whether to enter the pseudo bonus state (winning) or not (non-winning or losing) based on winning of all the combinations in the above-mentioned chance zone state. I do. Based on the winning as a result of the pseudo bonus lottery, the production control means 510 shifts the production state to the pseudo bonus preparation state, and in the game after the winning of the pseudo bonus lottery, a predetermined batting order replay is won in the internal lottery. Then, the third special effect is executed in order to assist the bonus replay winning. The player presses the stop buttons 16L to 16R in such a timing that the symbol combination ("red 7, white 7, white 7") indicating the bonus replay winning form is displayed on the winning determination line L in the order in which the winning is possible. It becomes possible to win a bonus replay by pressing the button. The game control means 110 shifts the replay lottery state to the replay high probability state in response to the bonus replay winning, and the effect control means 510 starts the pseudo bonus game by setting the effect state to the pseudo bonus state. .

  The pseudo bonus management means 545 counts the number of medals paid out after the start of the pseudo bonus game, and triggered by the fact that a predetermined predetermined number of medals (for example, 200) has been paid out, the effect control means 510 However, the pseudo bonus state is terminated by performing control to shift the effect state from the pseudo bonus state to the normal effect state (or the AT state).

  As a result, it is possible to provide a game state similar to the big bonus state game mode whose end is managed by the number of paid-out medals as an effect state managed by the sub-board 500 separately from the AT game. Diversification can be achieved.

(Specialized zone management means 550)
The special zone management means 550 manages a special zone that is a game section in a high probability state of the AT addition lottery.

  The special zone management means 550 determines whether or not to shift to the special zone state (winning) or not (non-winning or out of date) when the watermelon or cherry as a trigger in the internal lottery is won in the AT state. A special zone lottery will be conducted to determine. As a result of the special zone lottery, based on the winning, the special zone state is set, and a predetermined value (for example, “6”) is set in the special zone counter (not shown) set in the sub memory 590. Every time a game is played in the specialized zone state, a decrement process for decrementing the value of the specialized zone counter is performed. As a result, the special zone state is terminated based on the value of the special zone counter reaching a threshold value (for example, “0”), and the production state immediately before the special zone state is restored. That is, the specialized zone state is performed over 6 games. That is, the special zone state is managed as one set of six games (game section from the start of the special zone state to the end).

  Further, the special zone management means 550 performs a special zone continuous lottery for determining whether the special zone state is to be ended or continued in the set. Then the specialization zone is started again.

  The special zone management unit 550 controls the start or end of the special zone state by setting or deleting a flag corresponding to the special zone state in the sub flag storage unit.

  Note that the functions of the slot machine S of the present embodiment can be virtually realized by a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the main board 100 or the sub board 500 from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. Can do. In the computer system, the input means (operating means) corresponding to the medal insertion switch 9a, the bet button 10, the start lever 15, the stop buttons 16L to 16R, etc. are a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), a controller, etc. This can be realized by virtually assigning these functions to the operation means. In the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements. Instead of these, these functions can be virtually realized by controlling an image displayed and output on the effect display device.

(Processing flow of slot machine S)
With reference to FIGS. 3-5, the flow of the succession lottery etc. based on the winning of an opportunity part, and the screen transition accompanying it are demonstrated.
In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the effect image displayed on the effect display unit 5 is an initial state without succession ((i) shown in FIGS. 3 to 5) that is not won in the succession lottery, and weak. The cherry succession state ((ii) shown in FIGS. 3 to 5) that has been won in the succession lottery based on the winning of cherry, and the watermelon succession state that has been won in the succession lottery based on the winning of weak watermelon (see FIG. 3 to 5 shown in FIG. 5), and in the cherry succession state, winning the succession lottery based on the weak watermelon election, or in the watermelon succession state, winning the succession lottery based on the weak cherry election and the cherry The watermelon succession state ((iv) shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5) is set.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the effect image displayed on the effect display unit 5 is (i) in the no succession state, for example, an internal lottery, (a) a succession lottery is performed based on the fact that a weak cherry is won. When (a1) succession lottery is won, (ii) transition to the cherry succession state. On the other hand, if (a2) the succession lottery is not won, the (i) no succession state is maintained. Here, (a) based on the fact that a weak cherry is won, a lottery for shifting to an advantageous gaming state is performed.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect image displayed on the effect display unit 5 is (i) in the no succession state, for example, an internal lottery, and (b) a succession lottery based on the fact that a weak watermelon is won. (B1) When winning the succession lottery, (iii) transition to the watermelon succession state. On the other hand, if (b2) succession lottery is not won, (i) no succession state is maintained. Here, based on the fact that (b) the weak watermelon has been won, a lottery for shifting to the advantageous gaming state is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the effect image displayed on the effect display unit 5 is (ii) in the cherry succession state, for example, in the internal lottery, (c) based on the fact that the weak cherry is won, If (c1) the succession lottery is won, (ii) the cherry succession state is maintained, and (c2) if the succession lottery is not won, (i) transition to the no succession state. Here, (c) the lottery to shift to the advantageous gaming state is performed based on the winning of the weak cherry and the cherry that is the successor (successive state).

  Similarly (ii) In the cherry succession state, for example, in the internal lottery, (d) the succession lottery and the succession lottery are performed based on the fact that the weak watermelon is won, and (d1) the succession lottery related to the weak watermelon is won. If the succession lottery related to the weak cherry is not won, (iii) transition to the watermelon succession state. On the other hand, if (d2) winning the succession lottery relating to weak watermelon and winning the succession lottery relating to weak cherry, (iv) transition to the cherry and watermelon succession state. On the other hand, if (d3) the succession lottery relating to weak watermelon is not won and the succession lottery relating to weak cherry is won, (ii) the cherry succession state is maintained. On the other hand, if (d4) the succession lottery relating to weak watermelon is not won and the succession lottery relating to weak cherry is not won, (i) transition to the no succession state. Here, (d) the lottery for the transition to the advantageous gaming state is performed based on the fact that the weak watermelon has been won and the cherry that is the successor (successive state).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the effect image displayed on the effect display unit 5 is (iii) in the watermelon succession state, for example, in the internal lottery, (e) based on the fact that the weak watermelon is won, If (e1) the succession lottery is won, (iii) the watermelon succession state is maintained, and (e2) if the succession lottery is not won, (i) transition to the no succession state. Here, (e) the lottery to shift to the advantageous gaming state is performed based on the fact that the weak watermelon has been won and the watermelon that is the successor (successive state).

  Similarly (iii) in the watermelon succession state, for example, in the internal lottery, (f) the succession lottery and the succession lottery are performed based on the fact that the weak cherry is won, and (f1) the succession lottery related to the weak cherry is won. If the succession lottery related to weak watermelon is not won, (ii) transition to the cherry succession state. On the other hand, when (f2) winning the succession lottery related to the weak cherry and winning the succession continuous lottery relating to the weak watermelon, (iv) transition to the cherry and watermelon succession state. On the other hand, if (f3) the succession lottery relating to the weak cherry is not won and the succession lottery relating to the weak watermelon is won, (iii) the watermelon succession state is maintained. On the other hand, if (f4) the succession lottery relating to the weak cherry is not won and the succession lottery relating to the weak watermelon is not won, (i) transition to the no succession state. Here, (f) the lottery for the transition to the advantageous gaming state is performed based on the fact that the weak cherry is won and the watermelon that is the successor (successive state).

  In this way, since the successor role changes according to the success / failure results of the succession lottery and the succession continuous lottery, the lottery aspect of the transition lottery changes, and the gameability can be improved. In addition, even if the lottery is shifted to the advantageous gaming state, the succession state can be maintained as long as the succession lottery continues to be won, so the winning probability of the transition lottery is maintained with improvement. Thus, it is possible to continue a state advantageous to the player. Further, the successor displayed on the effect display unit 5 is displayed by linking the effect image displayed on the effect display unit 5 to the succession state, in other words, by clearly indicating the symbol corresponding to the successor role on the effect display unit 5. Motivation to continue the game until the symbol corresponding to the erasure disappears, and the player can take over the succession to be performed at the time of winning the next weak opportunity role while grasping the inheritance state based on the display state A game can be performed in anticipation of the transfer lottery based on the winning of the combination and the weak opportunity combination. As a result, it is possible to improve the game operation rate, in other words, to prevent at least a decrease in the operation rate after winning the weak opportunity.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a series of processes in the case of weak opportunity winning will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, when the start lever 15 of the slot machine S is pressed (YES in S100), the game control means 110 performs an internal lottery (S110), and as a result, when a weak opportunity is won ( If YES in S120, the advantageous game management means performs a successor flag determination process for determining whether or not a successor flag is set (S125). If it is determined that the successor flag is set (S130) YES), based on the successor flag type (for example, cherry successor flag or watermelon successor flag), a transition lottery is performed assuming that the corresponding role (for example, weak cherry or weak watermelon) is won (S140) . More specifically, the chance zone management means 530, which is an advantageous game management means, performs a successor combination flag determination process (S125), and if it is determined that the successor combination flag is set (YES in S130), the successor combination Based on the type of flag (weak cherry or weak watermelon), a chance zone lottery, which is a transition lottery, is performed assuming that the corresponding combination is won (S140). Also, the AT management means 540, which is an advantageous game management means, similarly performs the successor flag determination process (S125). If it is determined that the successor flag is set (YES in S130), the AT flag is determined as the successor flag type. Based on that, the AT lottery which is a transition lottery is performed assuming that the corresponding winning combination is won (S140).

  The succession lottery means 520 performs a succession lottery to determine whether or not to maintain the succession state of the successor in the event that the transition lottery (chance zone lottery, AT lottery) is out of place (YES in S145). (S150), if the succession lottery is won (YES in S160), the successor flag is maintained, and if the succession lottery is not won (NO in S160), the successor flag is cleared (S165) The process proceeds to step S180. On the other hand, as a result of the transfer lottery, if winning (NO in S145), all successor flags are cleared (S170), and the process ends.

  Then, the advantageous game management means performs a transfer lottery based on the winning of the weak opportunity (S180). More specifically, the chance zone management means 530, which is an advantageous game management means, performs a chance zone lottery based on the winning of the weak opportunity (S180). The AT management means 540, which is an advantageous game management means, performs an AT lottery based on the winning of the weak opportunity (S180).

  On the other hand, if the advantageous game management means determines in step 130 that the successor combination flag is not set (YES in S130), the process of steps S140 to S165 is not performed, and the transition lottery based on the winning of the weak opportunity combination (S180). Since the chance zone management means 530 or the AT management means 540, which is an advantageous game management means, the detailed description of the processing related to step S180 is omitted above.

Then, when the succession lottery means 520 is out of the result of the transfer lottery (chance zone lottery, AT lottery) (YES in S185), when the next weak opportunity is won, the succession lottery means 520 is based on the previous weak opportunity win. A succession lottery is performed to determine whether or not to inherit the right to perform the transfer lottery, that is, whether or not to set the successor combination flag (S190). As a result of the succession lottery, if the winning is made (YES in S200), the successor combination flag corresponding to the won weak opportunity is set in the flag storage means (S210). On the other hand, if the succession lottery is not won, (NO in S200), the process is terminated without performing any processing.
As a result of the transfer lottery, when winning (NO in S185), all successor flags are cleared (S170), and the process is terminated.

If the start lever 15 is not pressed in step S100 (NO in S100), the process does not proceed until the start lever 15 is pressed, and the same process is repeated. Further, if the weak opportunity is not won in step S120 (NO in S120), or if the succession lottery is lost in step S200 (NO in S200), the subsequent processing is not performed and the processing ends.
In step S210, when the successor combination flag is set in the flag storage unit, if the same successor combination flag is already set, the successor combination flag is overwritten.

  By performing a series of processes as described above, it becomes possible to transfer the rights related to the transfer lottery based on the opportunity, increase the chances of the transfer lottery, and increase the winning probability of the transfer lottery. Increase the expectation of winning, give motivation to continue playing games, prevent at least the decline in the operating rate of gaming machines after winning the weak opportunity role, and the lottery mode of the transition lottery according to the succession lottery results By changing the game, the playability can be improved and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  In the above description, when the weak opportunity is elected twice, the opportunity is expressed as “previous opportunity”, “ For the sake of convenience, the term “subsequent opportunity” is used. However, if the weak opportunity is won more than twice (for example, three or more times), the previous opportunity becomes the rear opportunity from the relationship between each other. Needless to say, the late trigger can be the previous trigger.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the following modifications and changes can be made to the present embodiment without departing from the gist of the present invention. Moreover, it is possible to combine suitably each structural member, process, conditions, etc. in said one Embodiment of this invention, and the following modification.

(Modification 1)
In the embodiment of the present invention described above, the succession lottery means 520 performs the succession lottery in response to the winning of the weak opportunity, and enables the transfer of the rights related to the transfer lottery based on the winning of the weak opportunity. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the right relating to the transfer lottery based on the winning of the strong opportunity may be inherited. Further, a succession lottery that can inherit the right only in a specific game section (for example, 50 games) may be performed.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the succession lottery means 520 clears all successor combination flags based on winning the transition lottery to the advantageous gaming state. May be maintained. That is, for example, even in the chance zone state that is an advantageous gaming state, the successor combination flag is set, and when a weak opportunity is won in the internal lottery, a pseudo bonus lottery based on the successor combination flag and Since the pseudo bonus lottery based on the winning of the weak opportunity is performed, the winning expectation degree (winning probability) of the pseudo bonus lottery can be increased. Also, in the AT state, which is an advantageous gaming state, the successor flag will be set, and if a weak opportunity is elected in the internal lottery, a special zone lottery based on the successor flag and a weak opportunity Since the special zone lottery based on the winning is performed, the winning expectation degree (winning probability) of the special zone lottery can be increased.
Thereby, game nature can improve and the interest of a game can be improved.

(Modification 3)
In the embodiment of the present invention described above, when winning the succession lottery based on the winning of the weak opportunity role, at the time of the next weak opportunity role winning, the weak opportunity role winning the succession lottery and the weak opportunity role winning the internal lottery Based on the above, the transition lottery, that is, the transition lottery for two weak moments is performed, but is not limited thereto, and the transition lottery for one strong moment is performed instead of the transition lottery for two weak moments May be.
Further, in the first modification, when the right relating to the transfer lottery based on the winning of the strong opportunity is succeeded, as in the case of the weak opportunity in the embodiment of the present invention, the strong opportunity and the internal lottery won in the succession lottery The transition lottery based on the strong opportunity combination won, that is, the transition lottery for 2 times the strong opportunity role is performed, but is not limited to this. You may make it perform a transfer lottery. Here, the winning probability of the transition lottery is assumed to be weak trigger <strong trigger <strongest trigger.

(Modification 4)
In the embodiment of the present invention described above, the chance zone state and the AT state are adopted as the advantageous gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a big bonus or a pseudo bonus may be adopted. In that case, the game state control means 110 for managing the success / failure of the big bonus and the pseudo bonus management means 545 for managing the success / failure of the pseudo bonus are adopted as the advantageous game management means, and the same as the advantageous game management means of the embodiment of the present invention. In addition, a lottery (transition lottery) related to a big bonus or a pseudo bonus is performed based on the winning of a small role including watermelon or cherry and the fact that a successor flag is set in the successor flag storage means.

(Modification 5)
In the embodiment of the present invention described above, the succession lottery means 520 performs the succession lottery related to the previous opportunity when the previous opportunity role is won, but is not limited thereto, and when the subsequent opportunity role is won. A succession lottery related to the previous opportunity may be performed. In this case, for example, the sub-memory 590 stores the winning information of the weak opportunity based on the internal lottery, and the succession lottery means 520 performs the succession lottery based on the winning information of the weak opportunity. To do. In any case, when the succession lottery related to the previous opportunity combination is won, the transfer lottery is performed based on the winning of the previous opportunity combination and the subsequent opportunity combination.

(Modification 6)
In the embodiment of the present invention described above, the transition lottery to the advantageous gaming state based on the successor role is performed at the time of winning the weak opportunity role (rear opportunity role), but is not limited thereto, and other roles You may make it perform at other specific timings, such as winning of (for example, a strong opportunity combination).

Further, for example, the succession lottery means 520 performs the succession lottery based on the winning of the weak opportunity in the specific game section, with the final game in the specific game section (for example, 10 games) as the specific timing, and the advantageous game management means Will make the transition lottery based on the successor who has won the succession lottery in the last game of this particular game section (or if each win has been won in different games) It may be. In this case, the advantageous game management means is based on the succession lottery in the final game without performing the transfer lottery based on the weak opportunity in the game where the weak opportunity is won in the specific game section (excluding the final game). The transition lottery is performed collectively, but the transition lottery based on the weak opportunity may be performed in the game won by the weak opportunity, and the transition lottery based on the succession lottery may be further performed in the final game. .
Thereby, it is possible to give motivation to continue the game until the final game of the specific game section (until the transition lottery based on the successor is performed).

In addition, for example, after a bonus or AT game ends, a predetermined timing of a predetermined number of games (eg, 100, 200, 300, 500 games, etc.) is used as a specific timing, and the succession lottery means 520 Based on the winning of the weak opportunity, the advantageous game management means, in the game that has consumed the predetermined number of games, the successor (several In the case of winning the game, a transfer lottery may be performed based on the respective triggers won by different games. In this case, the advantageous game management means performs the transfer lottery based on the weak opportunity even during the specific timing.
Thereby, the motivation to continue the game can be given until the predetermined number of games is completed (until the transition lottery based on the successor is performed).

S slot machine, 3 reel, 5 effect display unit, 100 main board, 110 gaming state control means, 190 main memory, 500 sub board, 510 effect control means, 520 succession lottery means, 530 chance zone management means, 540 AT management means 545 pseudo bonus management means, 550 specialized zone management means, 590 sub memory, 600 rendering means

Claims (3)

A game that performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not a combination including a trigger combination is based on a rotation operation of a reel having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and performs a predetermined process based on a combination of symbols of the stopped reels Control means, and advantageous game management means for performing a transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to an advantageous gaming state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player based on the winning of the opportunity,
The advantageous game management means, when performing the transfer lottery, allows the transfer lottery to be executed based on the respective triggers won in different games. The advantageous game management means comprises a succession lottery means for performing a succession lottery for determining whether or not to inherit the right to perform the transition lottery based on the winning of the opportunity role,
The advantageous game management means, when it is determined that the right to perform the transfer lottery is to be inherited as a result of the succession lottery, performs the transfer lottery based on the respective triggers won in different games. The gaming machine according to claim 1. A display device for displaying the gaming state;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display device displays a symbol corresponding to the opportunity to be the target of the transfer lottery.