JP2016106683A5 - - Google Patents

Description

Game machine

  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”). (Referred to as “pressing” or “pressing operation”), a plurality of reels rotate and an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not a winning combination is won, followed by an operation for stopping each reel (hereinafter referred to as a stopping operation). If the combination of symbols displayed on each reel stops with the combination of symbols indicating the winning combination of the winning combination by the internal lottery, it is determined that the winning combination has been won and a series of such as paying out game media Execute the process.

  In recent years, with this type of gaming machine, a special performance is provided to assist winning a winning combination, and a player performs a reel stop operation in accordance with the special rendering. It is common to use an assist time state (hereinafter referred to as AT state), which is a game state that is easy to play, as one game specification.

  In addition, there are a wide variety of transition modes to the AT state that influences the game playability, for example, those that shift based on the winning of the transfer lottery that is performed when the specific role is won, or the points change with a predetermined opportunity, Some transitions are based on reaching a threshold.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a so-called assist that adds or subtracts points in response to winning of a winning combination, and notifies that the “small role” has been internally won and the type according to the accumulated points. A gaming machine having a configuration for performing an effect (assuming an AT state) is described.
Further, Patent Document 2 gives a bonus to the opponent monster by damaging the opponent monster with the damage according to the type of the winning combination, and subtracting the health point of the opponent monster. A gaming machine having a configuration for giving is described.

JP 2002-126174 A JP 2006-246947 A

  However, in this type of gaming machine, the transition to the AT state is confirmed when the point reaches the threshold within the predetermined number of games, and the defeat is confirmed otherwise, and the result of the point is determined by the player. Regardless of the will, the game result is reflected in a predetermined game mode. In other words, there is no room to reflect the will of the player in the flow of these series of games, and since it is a uniform game, it may be monotonous, and the game was played for a long time If so, you may get bored.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming machine that enhances the interest of the game and is less likely to get tired over a long period of time by providing a gameability that can reflect the will of the player. Objective.

1st invention, the game control means which performs the process which relates to the start of the game which includes the rotation control of the reel where the design is arranged on the outer peripheral surface and performs the process which relates to the game result by the combination of the design of the reel which has stopped , A gaming machine comprising first value management means and second value management means for managing values related to a game, and capable of shifting to an advantageous gaming state that is an advantageous gaming state at a predetermined opportunity by the gaming control means , The first value management means can set a first value, and the second value management means can set a second value determined based on the first value, and based on the second value A value relating to the advantageous gaming state can be set .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game control means for performing a process relating to the start of a game including rotation control of a reel having symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and performing a process relating to a game result by a combination of the symbols of said stopped reels ; A gaming machine comprising first value management means and second value management means for managing values related to a game, and capable of shifting to an advantageous gaming state that is an advantageous gaming state at a predetermined opportunity by the gaming control means , The first value management means can accumulate a first value, the second value management means can set a second value determined based on the first value, and the second value can be advantageously used. It can be set as the initial number of games in the gaming state .

In a third aspect based on the first aspect or the second aspect, the first value management means can set the first value in a first gaming state among a plurality of gaming states, and the second value The management means can set the second value in a second game state different from the first game state .

In a fourth aspect based on the second aspect or the third aspect, the game control means includes a reset means capable of resetting the first value and a game section management means for managing the plurality of game states. the reset means, said first value and can be reset in response to completion of a predetermined pre-Symbol gaming state, the game segment management means, when said first value is reset, initially the first gaming state Start with

According to a fifth invention, in any of the first invention to fourth invention, before Symbol second value management means, the second value set, the advantage of the game state game number or the first value Both can be selectively converted.

A sixth aspect of the invention is a game control means for performing a process relating to the start of a game including rotation control of a reel having symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and performing a process relating to a game result by a combination of the symbols of said stopped reels; A gaming value management means for managing a value related to a game, wherein the gaming control means can shift to any one of a plurality of gaming states, wherein the gaming value management means is a first game in a predetermined game. A process for making a value possible and allowing the given first value to be used as a value related to any of the plurality of gaming states is performed.

In the first to sixth inventions, it is possible to determine a second value different from the first value based on the first value that is a value relating to the game. For example, the first value and the second value may be managed in different gaming states, or the first value may be reset at a predetermined timing.
Specifically, based on the first value that can be set (accumulated) in the normal game, the second value related to the AT state is set in the advantageous gaming state (for example, the state in which the winning of the winning combination is assisted by the effect (AT state)). can do.
By having such a game mode, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  According to the present invention, by providing a game that can reflect the will of the player, the interest of the game is enhanced and it is difficult to get bored over a long period of time.

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 which shows an example of the bleed effect displayed on an effect display part in a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows an example of the bleed effect displayed on an effect display part in a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows an example of the training effect displayed on an effect display part in a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows an example of the race effect displayed on an effect display part in a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows an example of the point conversion effect displayed on an effect display part in a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows an example of the information memorize | stored in the owners information memory | storage means set to the memory | storage device in the slot machine. Similarly, in the slot machine, it is a flowchart for explaining a flow of a series of processing of a game. Similarly, in the slot machine, it is a flowchart for explaining a flow of a series of processing of a game. Similarly, in the slot machine, it is a flowchart for explaining a flow of a series of processing of a game. Similarly, in the slot machine, it is a flowchart for explaining a flow of a series of processing of a game. Similarly, in the slot machine, it is a flowchart for explaining a flow of a series of processing of a game.

  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, a slot machine S that is a gaming machine of the present embodiment is provided with a housing 1 having a front door 2 that is box-shaped and can open and close an opening on the front surface. Are 21 regions (hereinafter also referred to as frames) 0 to 20 on the outer peripheral surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 3L to 3R or reel 3). Among the multiple types of symbols (white 7 symbol W7, bell symbol BL, watermelon symbol WM, cherry symbol CH, replay symbol RP, etc.) arranged in three, A display window 4 that allows the symbols (upper, middle, and lower symbols) to be visually recognized from the front, and the number of credited medals (limited to the maximum number of 50 medals) described below below the display window 4. Display credit number indicator and A game information display unit 8 consists of 7-segment displays having a payout display unit that displays the payout medal number when the winning is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a medal constituting a game medium can be inserted on the upper surface of the operation unit OP protruding forward from the front surface of the front door 2, and a medal insertion switch 9a (see FIG. 2) provided therein. ) Is activated when a medal is inserted, and medal information is stored in a storage device 200 described later, whereby a medal insertion port 9 capable of electronically storing medals (hereinafter referred to as credit) and a pressing operation. By operating the built-in bet switch 10a (see FIG. 2), the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as a prescribed insertion number) for performing one game among the credited medals is set (hereinafter referred to as a bet). A possible bet button 10 and a built-in dial switch 11a (see FIG. 2) are operated by a rotation operation, whereby a performance displayed on an effect display unit 5 described later. A dial unit 11A that can select a target such as a character, and a decision button 11B that can determine a target such as a selected character by operating a determination switch 11b (see FIG. 2) that is built in by pressing down. And are provided. Further, a start switch 15a (see FIG. 2) built in by pressing operation is activated on the front surface of the operation unit OP, whereby the start lever 15 capable of rotating the reels 3L to 3R and the reels 3L to 3R are provided. Corresponding to each of them, a stop switch 16a (see FIG. 2) built in by a pressing operation is actuated, whereby the left stop button 16L, the middle stop button 16C, and the right stop button 16R that can respectively stop the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R. (Hereinafter, collectively referred to as stop buttons 16L to 16R) and a stop button 16 are 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 5 that constitutes the effect means 600 (see FIG. 2) and can display a plurality of types of moving images or still images, and a plurality of types of sound effects and music are output. There are provided a speaker 6 and an effect lamp 7 having a plurality of types of flashing patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the display window 4, one winning determination line L is set in the left-right direction corresponding to the middle symbol in each reel 3 </ b> L to 3 </ b> R. The winning determination line L is activated by inserting (setting) a predetermined number (for example, three) of medals in all game states (normal state, bonus internal state, bonus state) described later.

(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, and a control board 100 described later are provided. It is done. In the power supply unit, a setting change switch (in the following, referred to as setting change) for changing a “set value” capable of adjusting a so-called payout rate, which is a ratio of the number of payouts to the number of medals (the number of bets). A setting change button (not shown) having a built-in (not shown) is provided.

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

(Control board 100)
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine S of the present embodiment is provided with a control board 100 for controlling the whole game, and the control board 100 includes a medal insertion switch 9a, a bet switch 10a, a start switch as input means. 15a, the stop switch 16a and the like perform various arithmetic processes for executing the game based on the input of the input signal transmitted when the operation is performed, and the reel unit which is an output means based on the result of the arithmetic process The output operation of 310, the hopper unit 320, etc. is controlled. Further, the control board 100 plays games based on the input of input signals transmitted when the dial switch 11a, the decision switch 11b, etc. are operated, and based on the results of various arithmetic processes for executing the games. While performing an operation for assisting or enlarging, an operation state related to an effect state and an effect stage, which will be described later, an effect display unit 5, speaker 6 or effect lamp, which is the effect means 600, based on the result of the operation process. The control related to effects such as 7 is performed.
The function of the control board 100 is realized when the CPU executes software including a program stored in a predetermined memory.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the control board 100 includes a game control means 110, an effect control means 120, an effect state management means 130, a game number counting means 140, and an effect stage management means (game section). Management means) 150, parameter management means (first value management means) 160, point management means (second value management means) 170, reset means 180, and storage device 200.

  The storage device 200 stores a ROM in which the system program in the slot machine S of the present embodiment is stored, and various data such as flags used in the system program generated by the control board 100 and calculated values. It is comprised by RAM used as an area. Specifically, the storage device 200 stores a storage area (a counter or the like) for temporarily storing information required for processing by the game control unit 110, the effect control unit 120, and the like, and data to be referred to at the time of processing. Table is set.

Hereinafter, the control related to the game performed by the game control means 110 will be described.
In the following description, “lottery” (for example, internal lottery, race lottery, etc., which will be described later) adopts the same lottery player method, and lottery entities (for example, game control means 110 and point management means, which will be described later). 170 or the like) obtains one value from a random value (for example, 65536 from 0 to 65535, or 32768 from 0 to 32767) generated by random number generation means (not shown) at a predetermined opportunity. Referring to a lottery table (for example, an internal lottery table or a race lottery table, which will be described later) according to the purpose of the lottery, based on the acquired value, information set in the lottery table corresponding to the random value (for example, Information on the winning combination, success / failure, or value) is output as a lottery result.

(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, the game is started, the reels 3L to 3R are controlled to be rotated, and the winning / non-winning of the combination using the random number described above is determined (hereinafter also referred to as “losing”). The internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table stored in the storage device 200, and the operation of the stop buttons 16L to 16R is performed on condition that the rotation speed of the reels 3L to 3R has increased to a predetermined speed. Perform the process to enable. Subsequently, the reels 3L to 3R that are rotating at the stop position according to the result of the internal lottery are stored on the storage device based on the stop button 16L to 16R being pressed (stop operation of the reel 3) at an arbitrary timing. The combination of symbols indicating the winning form of the winning combination with reference to the winning determination table (not shown) stored in the storage device 200, with stop control performed by referring to the stop control table (not shown) stored in 200 It is determined whether or not (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is displayed on the winning determination line L, and based on the fact that the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern of the winning combination is displayed (game result), the winning combination is won. Is determined, the hopper unit 320 is controlled to pay out medals in the number corresponding to the payout of the winning combination (the number of medals paid out when a predetermined prize is won), and the medals are paid out. Thereby dispensed from the mouth 18 to the medal receiving tray 19 (predetermined processing) game ends.

  The game control means 110 is based on the fact that a replay is won among the roles to be described later, and does not insert medals (including credit medals) possessed by the player for the same number as the number inserted in the previous game. An automatic insertion process (predetermined process) for automatically placing medals 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 effect control means 120 as a data 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 means 110 performs control and processing related to internal lottery.
Specifically, the game control unit 110 refers to the internal lottery from a plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the storage device 200 in accordance with a game state to be described later, such as a normal state, a bonus internal state, and a bonus state. An internal lottery table selection process for selecting one to be performed is performed. In the internal lottery table, an internal lottery table A referred to in the normal state, an internal lottery table B referred to in the bonus internal state, and an internal lottery table C referred to in the bonus state are set.

  In the internal lottery table selection process, each internal lottery table to be selected is not selected for various roles such as a small role, replay, and big bonus BB for each of the above-mentioned random numbers, and these roles are not won. One of “out of” is set to correspond. The winning combination is composed of three symbol combinations (hereinafter also referred to as symbol combinations indicating winning patterns) corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively.

  Specifically, bells, watermelons, cherries, multiple special small roles, etc. are set as small roles, and the number of symbol combinations that indicate a payout or a winning pattern may differ for each small role. Is set to In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the bell is set to have a higher payout than the special small combination, and the special small combination is set so that the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning pattern is larger than the bell.

  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 A or B, a plurality of batting order smalls may win each, and in the internal lottery table C, the bell is independent, and in the internal lottery tables A to C, watermelon or cherry is independent. Correspondence between the combination and the random number value is set so that the player may win.
Further, regarding the outage, the internal lottery table A is not set as a lottery object, the internal lottery table B is set to have a very low probability (for example, 1/65536), and the internal lottery table C is out of place. The probability is set relatively high (for example, about 1 / 3.9).

  Also, one type of replay is set, and the winning probability is set to be different depending on each internal lottery table. Specifically, the winning probability (for example, about 1 / 3.9) of the replay of the internal lottery table B is set to be higher than the winning probability (for example, about 1 / 7.3) of the internal lottery table A, The internal lottery table C is not set for replay as a lottery target.

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

  The game control means 110 refers to the lottery table selected by the internal lottery table selection process on the basis of the random value acquired when the start lever 15 is pressed, and performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not the winning combination is successful.

  In addition, when the winning combination is won in the internal lottery, the game control means 110, according to the winning combination, allows a carry-over flag (a big bonus BB) that is a winning flag that can carry on the winning state for the next game until winning. And a carry-over impossible flag (corresponding to a role that is not a big bonus BB) that is a winning flag that is not carried over to the next and subsequent games regardless of whether or not a prize has been won. In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, in a game in the bonus internal state described later in which the winning flag of the big bonus BB is carried over, if a small role or replay is won, the big bonus BB can be carried over in that game. The flag and the small character or replay carry-over impossible flag are set at the same time.

(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. Within the range of 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reels 3L to 3R at the time of operation of the stop switch 16a (when pressing operation of the stop buttons 16L to 16R is detected) based on the priority order data related to winning Referring to a logic calculation process for obtaining priority with respect to the stop position candidates for 5 frames existing in the storage unit 200 and a stop control table (not shown) stored in the storage device 200, the reels 3L to 3R that are rotating are rotated. Table reference processing, which is processing for obtaining a stop position, is performed. In the reel stop control, the so-called number of sliding frames from the pressing detection position to the stop position (also referred to as a pull-in range) 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.

  In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the priority order data related to winning is set to have a relationship of “replay> small part> bonus” as the priority order, and two or more kinds of winning combinations are selected in the logic calculation process. When the flag is set, the priority is obtained according to the priority order associated with each combination. Therefore, when a replay or small role is won in the bonus internal state (a state where the winning flag related to the bonus is set), the replay or small role is given priority over the bonus by the logic calculation process. Needs priority.

  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 logic calculation processing and table reference processing as appropriate, so that when the batting order small winning combination is won, according to the six pressing orders of the stop buttons 16L to 16R. The stop position is determined and the winning combination is controlled to be different.

  Here, in the logic calculation process and the table reference process, the correct answer pressing order and the incorrect answer pressing order are set for a plurality of batting order small roles, respectively. When the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the pressing order, the bell is pressed regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons 16L to 16R, and when the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the incorrect pressing order, Regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons 16L to 16R, the logic calculation is performed so that the candidate of the stop position where the special small role can be won is the highest, and when the pressing operation is performed in the respective pressing order, Refer to the stop control table in which the actual stop position (the number of sliding frames) is set with respect to the pressed detection position so that the Determined. Here, based on the relationship between the pattern arrangement on the reel 3 and the pull-in range, when the striking order small combination is won, if the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the correct pressing order, regardless of the timing of the pressing operation. The bell always wins, but if the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the wrong answer pressing order, depending on the timing of the pressing operation, the special small role and the special small role may be won. Is set so that there is a case where there is no winning (so-called missing). In other words, the special small combination is set to be disadvantageous as a small combination for obtaining medals because the special small combination has a smaller payout as described above.

  Further, in the logic calculation process, at the time of reel stop control, a drawing process which is a control process for stopping the reels 3L to 3R so that a symbol within the drawing range can be drawn and the winning combination can be won, or During reel stop control, even if the symbol is within the pull-in range, a stop for performing a kicking process, which is a control process for stopping the reels 3L to 3R, so that a winning combination that cannot be won cannot be won. Processing for obtaining position candidates is performed.

(Game state transition control)
The game control means 110 performs game state transition control for shifting the game state between the normal state, bonus internal state, and bonus state based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition (hereinafter also simply referred to as an opportunity).

  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 in the normal state, the player can enter a bonus internal state in which the player can play a game for a longer period than in other game states. Further, control is performed to shift to the bonus state when the symbol combination indicating the winning mode of the big bonus BB is displayed on the winning determination line L, and to shift to the normal state when the bonus state ends. .

  In addition, in the 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 bonus state, and exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 100). The bonus state is terminated when the medal is paid out.

  The game control means 110 shifts the game state by setting or deleting (hereinafter also referred to as “clear”) a flag corresponding to the game state in the flag storage means (not shown) set in the storage device 200 ( Control).

Next, the peculiar gaming property of the slot machine S of the present embodiment will be described.
In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the player produces a racehorse that is a main character (effect character) of the slot machine S while playing a game and is displayed dynamically or statically on the effect display section 5 ( (Hereinafter also referred to as bleed), training (hereinafter also referred to as training), and running in the race. Also, if a player fails to bleed or nurture, or if he wishes to acquire a new racehorse, he can sell the racehorse, in which case the player will earn a sale profit and You can restart. The player can use the winnings obtained in the above-mentioned race or the money obtained by selling the racehorse (both the monetary value (game value) in the game described later) as an advantageous game (AT game described later). You can also choose to invest in bleed to get a better racehorse.
Here, a good racehorse, later parameter initial value or the increase rate of the (first value, also referred to as a first game point) is set relatively high, is set appearance favorably. In addition, for a good racehorse, a rare species or the like in which the stallion fee is set extremely high or the bleed probability (probability selected in a racehorse selection range determination process described later) is set extremely low is set. Such good racehorses and rare species have great value (game value) in the game, and there are cases where the purpose of the game is to acquire (nurture).
Hereinafter, in order to perform control and processing for achieving the above-described gameability, the slot machine S of the present embodiment has the following configuration.

(Production control means 120)
The effect control means 120 is based on a data signal from the game control means 110 and an effect state (effect state flag) described later and an effect stage (effect stage flag) described later. Referring to an effect data storage area (not shown), a display effect performed via the effect display unit 5 which is one of the effect means 600, an audio effect performed via the speaker 6, or illumination performed via the effect lamp 7 or the like Production control related to production is performed.

  In addition, the production control unit 120 performs control to display the racehorse, which is the main character of the slot machine S, on the production display unit 5, and the appearance of the racehorse depends on the basic ability, growth ability, etc. described later. Race horses (including rare species) with higher basic ability and growth ability are set to have better appearance (for example, good-looking, muscular bones).

(Production state management means 130)
The production state management unit 130 manages the normal production state and a plurality of types of production states including the AT state, and performs control to shift the production state (set to another production state) at a predetermined opportunity.
It should be noted that the production state management unit 130 is a flag storage unit in which the production state flag corresponding to the production state (for example, the normal production flag corresponding to the normal production state, the AT flag corresponding to the AT state) is set in the storage device 200. By setting or deleting (not shown), control for shifting (setting) the production state is performed.

Specifically, the production state management means 130 performs management related to a game (hereinafter also referred to as an AT game) in the AT state (advantageous game state).
As will be described later, when the value of the AT end determination counter is changed from “0” to “1” (for example, “50”), the performance state management unit 130 sets an AT flag in the flag storage unit, and Every time an AT game is started, a decrement process for decrementing the count value of the AT end determination counter is performed, and as a result of the decrement process, the value of the AT end determination counter has reached a threshold (for example, “0”) Based on the above, control for terminating the AT state is performed. The production state management means 130 also ends the AT state when the big bonus BB is won in the AT game. In this case, even if the value of the AT end determination counter is reset to the initial value, the effect state management means 130 carries over the value of the AT end determination counter so that the number of games for the remaining count value in the next AT state May be digested.

  Here, when the production state is the AT state, the production control means 120 notifies the push order (the correct push order) of the stop buttons 16L to 16R that can win the bell when the batting order small role is won in the internal lottery. 1 The special effect is controlled to be executed by the effect display unit 5, the speaker 6, or the effect lamp 7, and the player presses the stop buttons 16L to 16R according to the first special effect. Therefore, it is possible for the bell to win a prize and to receive a payout (for example, 7) larger than the prescribed number of insertions, and to increase the number of medals.

(Game number counting means 140)
The game number counting means 140 is a game number counter set in the storage device 200 for each game, specifically, every time the start lever 15 is pressed in a state where the pressing operation of the start lever 15 is enabled. An increment process of adding “1” to (not shown) is performed.
In addition, the game number counting means 140 is configured so that the value accumulated in the game number counter reaches a ceiling value (for example, “1500”) and the racehorse retires, or the jog dial 11 for selling the racehorse owned by the player. Is accumulated in the number-of-games counter on the basis of the operation (hereinafter also referred to as a sale operation) or a change in the setting of the slot machine S or a reset (so-called sub-reset) of the production state (AT state), etc. A game number counter initialization process is performed to clear the (stored) value.

(Production stage management means 150)
The production stage management means (game section management means) 150 manages a plurality of production stages (game sections) for showing the growth process of the racehorse step by step, and specifically, the racehorse in the initial state by bleed. A predetermined opportunity between multiple production stages including a talent excavation stage that can be selected (hereinafter also referred to as an initial racehorse), a training stage for growing the racehorse by training, and a competition stage for starting the racehorse that entered the race. Control to shift (set to another stage).

  The production stage management means 150 controls to change the production stage according to the number of games counted by the above-mentioned game number counting means 140, and specifically, the value stored in the game number counter ( When the number of games) is cleared, the game moves to the talent excavation stage, and when the number of games reaches the first threshold (for example, 50 games), the talent excavation stage moves to the training stage (specific game section). Based on the fact that the number of games has reached a second threshold (for example, 250 games), control is performed so as to shift from the breeding stage to the competition stage.

  Here, the production control means 120 controls each production stage so as to perform a production unique to each production stage. When the player makes a predetermined selection (determination) by operating the jog dial 11, the effect display unit 5 displays the selection target (for example, initial racehorse, growth ability, race, etc.), and the jog dial. In accordance with the operation of No. 11, the selected state and the non-selected state are specified (displayed), and when the selected target is determined, the determined state is specified (displayed).

(Talent discovery stage)
Specifically, the production control means 120 produces an effect of displaying the growth process of the racehorse from the age of 0 to 1 on the talent excavation stage, and selects an initial racehorse from a plurality of racehorses for the player. Control is performed to cause the effect display unit 5, the speaker 6, or the effect lamp 7 to execute a bleed effect, which is an effect for the effect. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the bleed effect, a plurality of stallions and a plurality of mares are displayed on the effect display unit 5 based on the result of the racehorse selection range determination process described later, and the player uses the jog dial 11. When an operation (hereinafter referred to as a bleed operation) is performed to select (determine) one of each of them, an effect is performed in such a manner that one racehorse born as a result of mating is determined as an initial racehorse. In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, as described later, one racehorse is selected from “initial racehorses” that can be selected by the player determined in the racehorse selection range determination process. The stallion and mare to be selected are substantially irrelevant, and in effect, the player has directly selected the initial racehorse displayed as a result of the bleed.

  In addition, the production control unit 120 is configured to transfer the basic ability (distance characteristics) of the initial racehorse determined by the player and information (parameters) related to the growth ability to the next production stage, the breeding stage. Based on the winning of a predetermined combination (for example, replay), a part is displayed step by step on the effect display unit 5, and in the game immediately before the breeding stage, the entire display is performed regardless of whether or not the replay is won. (After that, the player can view the parameters including the parameters at any time). Thus, by gradually displaying information such as the basic ability of the initial racehorse, it is possible to give motivation to continue playing the game at least in the talent excavation stage.

(Growth stage)
The production control means 120 produces an effect that displays the growth process of the racehorse from the age of 1 to 2 years old in the breeding stage (specific game section), an effect related to the training lottery by the parameter management means 160 described later, and the winning At the same time, control is performed to cause the effect display unit 5, the speaker 6, or the effect lamp 7 to execute a training effect that is an effect related to the training of the racehorse.

  In the training production, by selecting one from multiple types of training content (for example, pool, course chase, slope chase, etc.), you can add multiple growth abilities (speed, stamina, physical fitness) , Instantaneous power). Specifically, based on the training performance shown in FIG. 5, the player uses the jog dial 11 to perform pool training for adding speed and physical strength, course follow-up training for adding instantaneous power and speed, stamina and physical strength. By performing an operation to select one of the slope following training to be added (hereinafter referred to as training parameter selection operation), the value won in the training lottery is added to the growth ability corresponding to the training selected by the player. be able to.

(Competition stage)
The effect control unit 120 displays an effect of displaying the state of the racehorse after the age of 3 in the competition stage, or a notification effect of a race held in a predetermined game cycle (for example, every 20 games) (hereinafter referred to as a race notification effect). ), Or a race effect, which is an effect related to a race lottery or a result of the race lottery, which will be described later, is performed on the effect display unit 5, the speaker 6, or the effect lamp 7. In addition, when the racehorse is not started in the race, a stable production is performed to display the state of the racehorse at the stable. In addition, at the timing when the race notification effect in the race effect shown in FIG. 6 is performed, the player selects the race to participate from a plurality of races or declines the race (hereinafter also referred to as non-participation). It can be determined by an operation (hereinafter referred to as a race selection operation).

  The production stage management means 150 stores a production stage flag corresponding to the production stage (for example, a talent excavation flag corresponding to the talent excavation stage, a development flag corresponding to the development stage, a competition flag corresponding to the competition stage). Control to shift (set) the production stage is performed by setting or deleting the flag storage means (not shown) set to 200.

Further, the effect control means 120 is a racehorse sale effect for selling the racehorse owned as an effect performed based on the operation of the jog dial 11 by the player regardless of these effect stages, and will be described later. A point conversion effect for converting the second game point (second value), which is a game value, into another game value (such as the number of AT games) is produced by the effect display unit 5, speaker 6, effect lamp 7, etc. Control to be executed.
The player can sell the racehorse by performing a sale operation based on the racehorse sale effect, and based on the point conversion effect shown in FIG. By performing an operation for converting to the number of games (hereinafter referred to as a point conversion operation), the second game point can be converted to the number of AT games.

(Parameter management means 160)
The parameter management means (first value management means) 160 represents the ability of the racehorse and the like, and manages parameters ( first value, first game point) that affect the winning or losing of the race in the competition stage.

  The ability of the racehorse is provided with “distance suitability” such as a sprinter and a steer as basic ability, and five levels of parameters “1 to 5” (hereinafter referred to as distance suitability parameters) are set. For example, in the distance aptitude parameter, “5” is most preferential and “1” is most preferential.

  In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the bleed probability (appearance probability) of a racehorse whose distance suitability parameter is set to “5” is set to be extremely low, and such an initial racehorse is treated as a rare species. And has a high gaming value.

  In addition, “speed (SP)”, “stamina (ST)”, “physical strength (VT)”, “instantaneous power (EP)”, etc. are provided as growth abilities different from the basic abilities. 10 levels of parameters (hereinafter referred to as “growth ability parameters”) are set, and according to the above-mentioned distance suitability parameters, initial values of each growth ability (initial parameters set for the initial racehorse), The degree of growth (value to be won in the adjustment lottery described later) is set to vary. That is, the higher the distance aptitude parameter (for example, “5”), the higher the initial value and the degree of growth of the growth ability parameter corresponding to each distance aptitude.

  For example, a sprinter indicating distance aptitude is a basic ability characterized by “speed (SP)”, and is set so that the initial value and the degree of growth of “speed (SP)” are higher than other growth ability. ing. The steer indicating the distance aptitude is a basic ability characterized by “stamina (ST)”, and is set so that the initial value and the degree of growth of “stamina (ST)” are higher than other abilities. .

  In addition to the basic ability and the growth ability, a character training perfection level (hereinafter referred to as “training perfection level”) is provided, and five levels of parameters “1 to 5 (5 is the best)” (hereinafter referred to as “nurturing”). Completeness parameter) is set. The parameter management means 160 multiplies each growth ability parameter by a value corresponding to the growth completion parameter when the growth stage is completed.

Specifically, the parameter management means 160 multiplies each growth ability parameter by, for example, “2” when the growth completion parameter is “5”, and each growth ability parameter when the growth completion parameter is “4”. Is multiplied by “for example 1.5” and the growth completion parameter is “3”, for example, each growth ability parameter is multiplied by, for example, “1.2”, and if the growth completion parameter is “2”, each growth For example, when the ability parameter is multiplied by “1” and the growth completion parameter is “1”, each growth ability parameter is multiplied by, for example, “0.8”. As described above, the growth completion parameter affects the winning rate of the race (winning probability of the race lottery) by changing the growth ability parameter.
Although each growth ability parameter is multiplied by a value corresponding to the breeding completion degree parameter, the player may select a growth ability parameter to be multiplied.

  In addition to the above-mentioned abilities and the degree of completion of training, there is a “consumer physical strength” that may be consumed (decreased) by training, and is in five stages of “1-5 (5 is the most satisfied)” Parameters (hereinafter referred to as consumption physical strength parameters) are set. The value of the consumption physical strength parameter affects the results of the training lottery and the training completion degree fluctuation lottery described later.

  In addition, the racehorse is set in association with a second game point, which is a game value to be described later, which is a monetary value (hereinafter also referred to as a value parameter) in a game that changes according to the result of the race. Yes.

  Thus, the parameter management means 160 manages the parameters (first game points) relating to the racehorse including the distance aptitude parameter, the growth ability parameter, the training completion degree parameter, the consumption physical strength parameter, and the value parameter.

(Race horse selection range confirmation process)
The parameter management means 160 sets the racehorse selection range determination process in the storage device 200 for determining a plurality of racehorses that can be selected by the player based on the fact that the production stage has shifted to the talent excavation stage. This is performed with reference to a racehorse selection lottery table (not shown). In the racehorse selection lottery table, a plurality of initial racehorses are set as selection targets.

The parameter management means 160 performs the racehorse selection range determination process, and determines the range of racehorses that can be selected by the player according to the second game point (the prize or money possessed in the game) owned by the player. As the number of second game points increases, the range of initial racehorses that can be selected by the player is expanded, and racehorses with high parameters (the number of first game points is large) can be selected.
That is, determining (acquiring) a racehorse having a predetermined parameter can be said to acquire a predetermined parameter (first game point) using the second game point.
In addition, about rare species, it is necessary to satisfy | fill predetermined conditions other than a 2nd game point, and it is set so that it may become difficult to appear in a racehorse selection range determination process.

(Initial information setting process)
The parameter management means 160 refers to the basic information of one initial racehorse determined by the player, profile information such as parameters, etc., with reference to the racehorse selection lottery table, owners information storage means set in the storage device 200 ( Initial information setting processing to be stored in (not shown) is performed. As shown in FIG. 8, as a result of the initial information setting process, the owner information storage means stores the name of the racehorse selected (determined) in the talent excavation stage, the age that changes according to the predetermined number of games, and the breeding Information such as completeness, consumption physical strength, distance characteristics, earned prize money (accumulated cumulative number of second gaming points) value, growth ability information (parameters), and the like are stored.

(Training lottery)
The parameter management means 160 is a value to be added to the selected growth ability parameter based on the fact that the trainer, bell, watermelon, cherry is elected and the training parameter selection operation is performed in the training stage (for example, The training lottery for determining “0-3”) is performed with reference to the training lottery table set in the storage device 200. In the training lottery table referred to in the training lottery, since the value is set so that the growth ability corresponding to the distance characteristic is preferentially set, the parameter management means 160 sets the distance aptitude parameter set in the training lottery. The value added to the growth capacity parameter changes accordingly.

  The parameter management means 160 adds (changes) the winning value to the growth ability parameter set in the owner information storage means corresponding to the growth ability (training) selected by the training parameter selection operation. I do.

(Raising lottery variation lottery)
Further, the parameter management means 160 is set in the storage device 200 with a training perfection degree fluctuation lottery that determines whether to raise, lower, or maintain the training perfection degree parameter based on the fact that the training lottery has been won. This is done with reference to a training completion degree variation lottery table (not shown) in which a winning area, a down winning area, and a maintenance winning area are set.

(Physical strength subtraction lottery / health recovery process)
Further, the parameter management means 160 determines whether or not to deduct the consumption physical strength parameter stored in the owners information storage means (winning) or not (non-winning) based on the fact that the training lottery has been performed. The lottery is performed with reference to a subtraction lottery table (not shown) set in the storage device 200. The parameter management means 160 performs a decrement process for subtracting “1” from the consumption physical strength parameter stored in the owner's information storage means based on the winning of the physical strength subtraction lottery.

Here, as described above, the value of the consumption physical strength parameter has an influence on the results of the training lottery and the training completion degree fluctuation lottery.
Specifically, the higher the value of the consumption physical strength parameter, the higher the probability of winning in the above-mentioned training lottery (for example, “3”), or the decision to raise the training completion parameter in the above-mentioned training completion variation lottery. The probability that a lower value (for example, “0”) is won in the training lottery or the breeding completion degree parameter is decided to be lowered in the breeding perfection degree lottery as the value is lower is set. It is set to improve the probability.

  In addition, the parameter management means 160, for example, when the predetermined combination (for example, replay) is continuously won, the consumption physical strength recovery process of adding a predetermined value to the consumption physical strength parameter stored in the owner information storage means It is carried out. In the physical strength recovery process, the amount of increase in the recovery (value) of the physical strength parameter increases as the replay is continuously won.

(Raising completion degree multiplication process)
As described above, the parameter management means 160 multiplies each growth ability parameter by a value corresponding to the breeding completion degree parameter at the end of the growth stage, sets the value in the owners information storage means, and sets the growth ability parameter in the competition stage. The multiplication completion degree process is performed.

(Aging process)
The parameter management means 160 performs an aging process for improving or decreasing the growth parameter in such a manner that the racehorse changes with time in the competition stage. For example, after the peak age of the racehorse (for example, 5 years old), a process of subtracting, for example, “1” from some or all of the growth parameters year after year. Thereby, a racehorse reaches a peak or it becomes difficult to win a race, and the player can enjoy the real pleasure of the game as an aspect of the breeding game. The value to be subtracted is not limited to “1”, and may be more than that.

(Point management means 170)
The point management means (second value management means) 170 can be converted into other game values (AT game number or initial racehorse), and is a second game that is a monetary value (award or money) in the game. Manage points ( second value, unit, P). In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the point management means 170 gives the player a second game point, which is a prize according to the race, on condition that the stage of the race is the competition stage (winning the race lottery). To do.

In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the race, the cumulative acquisition award amount of racehorses (rank that varies depending on the total cumulative meter of the second game point (for example, Shin'umasen, not victory, 10 million yen or less Race characteristics such as distance (long distance or short distance) and racetrack conditions are set.

(Race lottery)
The point management means 170 determines the winning probability (winning probability) of the race from the relationship between this race characteristic and each parameter of the racehorse owned by the player, and whether or not to win the race (winning) (non-winning) ) Is determined with reference to a race lottery table (not shown) set in the storage device 200.

  For example, when a player makes a successful bleed and succeeds in breeding to create a good racehorse with high parameters, the winning rate of the race is improved. In other words, the parameters of the racehorse that the player can raise as he / she wants are the winning elements of the race, so that it is possible to improve the winning probability of the race by himself and improve the interest of the game To do.

  In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the first race (new horse game) when transitioning from the breeding stage to the competition stage is a compulsory participation type race in which the race cannot be declined. Can decide whether or not to participate in the race by the will of the player by the race selection operation of the jog dial 11 (race participation selection, race non-participation selection).

(Point addition processing)
The point management means 170, when winning the race lottery, adds a second game point, which is a prize set in advance corresponding to the race, to a point storage means (not shown) set in the storage device 200. Process.

  In the race lottery table to be referred to at the time of the race lottery, a second game point that is a prize is set corresponding to each race and the rank of the race. For example, as the second game point of the first place according to the race “5 million P”, “10 million P”, “30 million P”, “50 million P”, “100 million P”, etc. are set, and the 2nd to 5th place is the second game point of 1st place Accordingly, a value lower than that is appropriately set. When the point management means 170 wins “5 million P” in the point acquisition lottery, the point management means 170 performs a point addition process of adding the won “5 million P” to the point storage means.

  In addition, as described above, the racehorse owned by the player can be sold in accordance with the player's sale operation at any stage of the breeding stage or the competition stage. A point addition process is performed in which the second game point, which is the value parameter of the racehorse at that time, is added to the point storage means as a profit on sale. In the talent excavation stage, the racehorse owned by the player can be sold, but the second game point is not given (added).

(Point subtraction processing)
When the breeding fee (second game point) is set when the breeding operation is performed in the talent excavation stage and the initial racehorse is determined, the point management unit 170 stores the second stored in the point storage unit. A point subtraction process for subtracting a value corresponding to the stallion fee (for example, “100 million P”) from the game points is performed.

(Point conversion processing)
The point management means 170 can convert the acquired second game point (prize) into the number of AT games (the number of times of performing the first special effect).
Specifically, the point management unit 170 performs a point conversion process for converting the second game point stored in the point storage unit into the value of the AT end determination counter in accordance with the point conversion operation by the player. At this time, the conversion rate of the point management means 170 is set to a value “1” to be added to the AT end determination counter for the second gaming point “100,000 P”. That is, for example, the second game point “5 million P” corresponds to a value “50” to be added to the AT end determination counter.
In any production stage, points can be converted.

Then, the point management unit 170 performs a conversion point setting process in which the converted value (for example, “50”) is set in the AT end determination counter set in the storage device 200. As a result, the initial number of AT games is set to 50 games.
In this case, the production state management means 130 sets the AT flag based on the value of the AT end determination counter being “1” or more (for example, “50”), and shifts the production state to the AT state. .

As described above, the second game point (prize) managed by the point management means 170 is an element that expands the selection range of the initial racehorse in the talent excavation stage, and is a good racehorse, in other words, basic ability. In order to acquire a racehorse having a high initial parameter of growth ability, it is necessary to pay a considerable second game point as a consideration, so the player needs to have a considerable second game point. In other words, the more second game points are provided, the better race horses (except rare species) can be selected.
In addition, the second game point (prize) can be converted into the above-mentioned number of times of AT game navigation (the number of AT games), and the more second game points, the more Can be directly linked to the player's profits.

(Reset means 180)
The reset means 180 performs an owner information clear process for clearing all information stored in the owner information storage means based on the sale operation of the racehorse by the player, the setting change of the slot machine S, or so-called sub-reset. .

  Note that the function 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 can be realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the control board 100 from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. In the computer system, the input means (operating means) corresponding to the medal insertion switch 9a, the bet button 10, the jog dial 11, the start lever 15, the stop buttons 16L to 16R, etc. are a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. It 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, these functions are virtually controlled by controlling an image displayed and output on an effect display device (LCD or the like). realizable.

(Game specifications of this embodiment)
In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, based on the winning of the big bonus BB, the game is shifted to a bonus internal state where the winning probability of replay is higher than the normal state, and has a higher priority than each game and the big bonus BB (priority). In the bonus internal state where the winning combination (winning order small portion) or replay is won, the production state can be shifted to the AT state. As a result, in a gaming state in which the bonus internal state and the AT state coexist, the winning rate of the bell can be increased to facilitate the player to acquire a medal. Further, in the bonus internal state, if the internal lottery results in a deviation, the big bonus BB can be won, but the probability that the deviation is selected in the internal lottery is set very low (1/65536). The big bonus BB cannot be won unless the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed down in a specific manner in the game that has been lost. It is designed to allow you to stay inside the bonus.

(Processing flow of slot machine S)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13, processing related to the progress of the game in the slot machine S of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the slot machine S, when the setting is changed or sub-reset (YES in S10), the game number counting means 140 initializes the game number counter that clears the game number counter storing the number of games. Processing is performed (S20), and the effect stage management means 150 clears the effect stage flag set in the flag storage means based on the clearing of the number of games stored in the game number counter (S30). Then, a talent excavation flag is newly set (S40), and the reset means 180 performs an owner information clear process for clearing all information stored in the owner information storage means (S50). If the determination is negative in step S10 (NO in S10), the subsequent processing is not performed and the processing ends.

  FIG. 10 shows a game process flow in a game state where the effect state is not the AT state. When the start lever 15 is pressed down in a state where the operation of the start lever 15 is enabled (in S100). (Yes), the game number counting means 140 increments the game number counter (S105), the talent excavation flag is being set (YES in S110), and the racehorse information is stored in the owner information storage means. If not stored (YES in S115), the parameter management means 160 performs a racehorse selection range determination process for determining a plurality of racehorses that can be selected by the player (S117). When the player performs a bleed operation with the jog dial 11 (YES in S120), the parameter management means 160 sets the initial racehorse profile information determined by the bleed operation in the owners information storage means (S125). Then, the point management means 170 performs point subtraction processing for the initial racehorse fee (second game point) determined from the point storage means (S130).

  And when replay is won by internal lottery (YES in S135), the production control unit 120 performs control to display a part of the growth ability parameter set in the owners information storage unit on the production display unit 5 (S140). ).

  As a result of the processing in step S105, when the value of the game number counter reaches the first threshold value (for example, “50”) (YES in S145), the production stage management unit 150 finds the talent set in the flag storage unit. The flag is cleared (S150), the talent excavation stage is ended, and a breeding flag is set (S155).

If the determination in step S115 is negative (NO in S115), the process up to step S130 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S135. Similarly, if the determination in step S135 is negative (NO in S135), the process proceeds to step S145 without performing the process in step S140. Similarly, if the determination is negative in step S145 (NO in S145), the subsequent processing is not performed and the processing is terminated.
Further, regarding the bleed operation in step S120, when the determination is affirmed, the processing of step S125 immediately after the start is started. If the determination is negative (NO in S120), the process is continued until the determination is affirmed. Repeat the process.

  Here, if the player is before the processing in step S100, the player performs a sale operation for selling the racehorse by the jog dial 11 or a point conversion process for converting a prize money or the like into the number of AT games. Can do.

  Specifically, in step S100, when the start lever 15 is not depressed (NO in S100) and the player performs a sale operation (YES in S160), a sale process is performed (S165), while the player When the sale operation is not performed (NO in S160) and the point conversion operation is performed (YES in S170), the point management unit 170 uses the second game point stored in the point storage unit as the AT end determination counter. A point conversion process for converting to a value is performed (S175), and a conversion point setting process for setting the converted value in the AT end determination counter set in the storage device 200 is performed (S180). The effect state management unit 130 sets the AT flag based on the value of the AT end determination counter being changed from “0” to “1” or more, and shifts the effect state to the AT state.

  After the sale process (S165) or when the point conversion operation is not performed (NO in S170), the process is performed again from step 100.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the sale process in step S165 is different depending on the stage. That is, when the selling process is started, the state of the effect stage is determined, and when the talent excavation flag is set in the flag storage means (YES in S400), the game number counting means 140 performs the game number counter initialization process. (S405), the reset means 180 performs owner information clear processing (S410). That is, there is no addition (granting) of the second game point based on the sale of the racehorse as in other production stages.

  On the other hand, if the talent excavation flag is not set in the flag storage means in step S400 (NO in S400), and the breeding flag is set (YES in S430), the point management means 170 determines the racehorse at the time of sale. A point addition process for adding the second game point, which is the value parameter, to the point storage means is performed (S435). Then, the game number counting means 140 performs a game number counter initialization process (S440), and the effect stage management means 150 clears the breeding flag set in the flag storage means (S445) and ends the growth stage. At the same time, a talent excavation flag is set in the flag storage means (S450), and the reset means 180 performs owner information clear processing (S455).

  On the other hand, if the breeding flag is not set in the flag storage means in step S430 (NO in S430) and the competition flag is set, the point management means 170 performs point addition processing based on the sale of the racehorse ( S460). Then, the game number counting means 140 performs a game number counter initialization process (S465), and the effect stage management means 150 clears the competition flag set in the flag storage means (S470) and ends the competition stage. At the same time, a talent excavation flag is set in the flag storage means (S475), and the reset means 180 performs owner information clear processing (S480).

  Next, a negative determination is made in step S110 of FIG. 10 (NO in S110), and as shown in FIG. 11, a breeding flag is being set in the flag storage means (YES in S200), and cherry or watermelon is determined by internal lottery. When the winning combination is selected (such as “YES” in S205), the parameter management means 160 performs a training lottery to determine a value (for example, “0-3”) to be added to the growth ability parameter (S210), and wins the training lottery. If so (YES in S215), parameter addition processing is performed to add the winning value to the growth ability parameter selected by the player (S220).

  Further, when the parameter management means 160 wins the consumption physical strength subtraction lottery performed based on the execution of the training lottery (YES in S225), the parameter management means 160 performs a decrement process of the consumption physical strength parameter stored in the owners information storage means ( S230).

  Then, when the replay is continuously won in the internal lottery (winned in the previous game and won in the main game) (YES in S235), the consumption for adding a predetermined value to the consumer physical strength parameter stored in the owners information storage means A physical strength recovery process is performed (S240).

  As a result of the process in step S105 shown in FIG. 10, when the value of the game number counter reaches the second threshold value (for example, “250”) (YES in S245), the parameter management unit 160 completes the training for each growth ability parameter. The value according to the degree parameter is multiplied, and the value is set in the owner's information storage means, and the breeding completion degree multiplication process is performed (S250) to obtain the growth ability parameter in the competition stage. Then, the production stage management unit 150 clears the breeding flag set in the flag storage unit (S255), ends the talent excavation stage, and sets a competition flag (S260).

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S205 or S215 is negative (NO in S205, NO in S215), the process up to step S220 is skipped, and the process proceeds to step S225. Similarly, if the determination in step S225 is negative (NO in S225), the process of step S230 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S235. Similarly, if the determination in step S235 is negative (NO in S235), the process of step S240 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S245. Similarly, if the determination is negative in step S245 (NO in S245), the subsequent processing is skipped and the processing is terminated.

Next, the determination in step S200 of FIG. 11 is negative (NO in S200), the competition flag is being set in the flag storage means, and as shown in FIG. 12, at the timing when the race notification effect is performed (S300). In addition, if the race is not a new horse battle (YES in S305), and if a race participation operation is selected in the race selection operation by the player (YES in S310), the point managing means 170 A race lottery is performed to determine victory or defeat (S315).
On the other hand, when the race is a new horse battle in S305 (NO in S305), since it is compulsory participation, a race lottery is performed regardless of whether or not the player has performed a race selection operation (race participation selection) (S315).
If the race lottery is won (YES in S320), the second game point set in advance corresponding to the race is added to the point storage means set in the storage device 200 (S325).

  As a result of the process in step S105 shown in FIG. 10, when the value of the game number counter reaches the ceiling value (for example, “1500”) and the racehorse retires (YES in S330), the above-described sale process is performed (S335). .

On the other hand, if the determination in step S305 is negative (NO in S305), the process of step S310 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S315. Similarly, if the determination is negative in step S310 or S320 (NO in S310, NO in S320), the process is skipped to step S325, and the process proceeds to step S330. Similarly, if the determination in step S330 is negative (NO in S330), the subsequent processing is not performed and the processing ends.
Further, the execution of the race notification effect in step S300 is affirmed if the determination is not affirmed (NO in S300) because the process of step S305 immediately after the determination is affirmed when the determination is affirmed. Repeat the process until

  By performing a series of processes as described above, a player can produce (bred) and train a racehorse that is a main character of the slot machine S while performing a game, thereby cultivating a good racehorse ( Increase the first game point), you can improve the winning rate of the race (acquisition rate of the second game point), and also the winnings (second game points) earned by winning the race to the number of AT games Can be converted. In other words, depending on how a player races a racehorse, the gameability that can increase the probability of transition to AT games is employed by the so-called own power.

  Even if the breeding fails, the player can sell the racehorse (convert the first game point to the second game point) and start from the bleed (the second game point is changed to the first game). Since it is possible to train a racehorse from the beginning, it is possible to redo many times in order to raise a racehorse that you are satisfied with.

  In this way, the player changes the game points (first game point, second game point) and the advantageous game period (the number of advantageous games and the number of medals that can be earned in the advantageous game) with each other. It is possible to advance the game selectively. Thereby, the interest of a game increases and it can be set as the game property which is hard to get tired over a long period of time.

  In addition, for good race horses, rare races with extremely high stalling fees and extremely low bleed probabilities are also set, and good race horses (including rare horses) are set for players. Motivation to win can be granted.

  As described above, the slot machine S of the present embodiment has a probability of becoming bored with the game by enhancing the interest of the game by providing game characteristics including so-called upbringing game elements and performing the game for a long time. Can be lowered.

  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 AT state or the like is set as the production state managed by the production state management unit 130, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a chance zone state (hereinafter referred to as CZ state) is set. May be. Here, the CZ state is a point acquisition for determining whether to acquire the second game point (winning) or not (non-winning) based on the pressing operation in the correct pressing order when winning the batting order small role This is a state where a lottery is performed.

  Specifically, the production state management means 130 makes a transition to the CZ state (winning) or not (non-winning) based on the fact that, for example, a specific role cherry is won in the internal lottery in the normal production state. A chance zone lottery (hereinafter referred to as a CZ lottery) is determined with reference to a CZ lottery table (not shown) stored in the storage device 200.

  The production state management means 130 sets the CZ flag in the flag storage means based on the winning of the CZ lottery, starts the CZ state, and sets a predetermined value (for example, a chance zone counter (not shown)) set in the storage device 200. , “12”). The production state management means 130 performs a decrement process for decrementing the value of the chance zone counter each time a game is played in the CZ state. As a result, based on the value of the chance zone counter reaching a threshold value (for example, “0”), the CZ flag is cleared, the CZ state is ended, and the effect state immediately before the CZ state is restored.

Here, when the production state is the CZ state, the production control unit 120 produces a second special production that notifies only the stop button to be pressed first in the correct push order when the winning order small role is won in the internal lottery. Control that is executed by the speaker 6 or the effect lamp 7 is performed. When the player has won the batting order small role, the player presses the stop buttons 16L to 16R in accordance with the second special effect, and performs the operation in anticipation of the stop buttons 16L to 16R to be operated second. As a result, when the correct answer order is reached, the bell wins and can receive a dividend (for example, 7 cards) larger than the specified number of inputs, and can also receive a point acquisition lottery. .
Note that the second special effect may not be performed in the CZ state.

(Modification 2)
In the embodiment of the present invention described above, the parameter management means 160 performs the racehorse selection range determination process, thereby determining the range of racehorses that can be selected by the player according to the second game points owned by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of racehorses that can be selected by the player may be determined according to the number of games played. Thereby, a privilege can be provided with respect to the player who plays a game continuously, and also the motivation which continues a game can be provided.

(Modification 3)
In the embodiment of the present invention described above, a plurality of components (game control means 110, effect control means 120, effect state management means 130, and storage device 200) are provided on a single control board 100, and the entire game is played. Control is not limited to this, but the control board 100 is connected to the main board for overall control of the game, for example, by unidirectional communication capable of receiving signals only from the main board, and control related to the production The above-described components may be provided so as to be appropriately distributed to the main board or the sub board.

(Modification 4)
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the point conversion process converts the second game point into the AT game number. However, the AT game number may be converted into the second game point.
That is, based on the first gaming point, the second gaming point can be acquired, the second gaming point can be converted into the number of AT games and the first point, and the number of AT games can be converted into the second gaming point. Thus, points and the like can be converted cyclically, and the player can selectively advance the game by changing the game points.

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the point conversion process changes (changes) the growth ability parameter by adding the value won in the adjustment lottery based on the winning of the trainer to the growth ability parameter selected by the player. However, it is not limited to that.
For example, the growth ability parameter is determined by the distance characteristic parameter and the breeding completeness parameter. Specifically, based on the winning of the trainer, only the lottery for varying the degree of development completion is performed, and as a result of the lottery, the growth capacity parameter is determined based on the variation parameter for the degree of completion for development and the distance characteristic parameter that does not vary in principle. Calculate and determine. By not intervening the operation of the player, it becomes a simple and speedy game.

(Modification 6)
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the bleed effect is a mere effect, and one racehorse is selected by a bleed operation from a predetermined initial racehorse, but is not limited thereto. You may make it determine the growth capability parameter of the racehorse actually born by the mating. That is, you may make it determine the growth capability parameter of the racehorse born by the mating according to the growth capability parameter of the stallion and the mare.
Moreover, you may make it produce rare species by the combination of a predetermined stallion and a predetermined mare.
Further, in this case, the racehorse to be retired may be used as a stallion.

(Modification 7)
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the racehorse to be retired is to be sold, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a service in which a gaming machine and an information communication device such as a mobile phone are linked. As availability, for example, it may be registered as a directory or played against a racehorse of another user.

(Modification 8)
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, for example, “0-3” is set as a lottery target value in the training lottery, but is not limited thereto, and is a negative value (eg, “−1 to −3”). May be set to change (increase / decrease) the growth parameter.

(Modification 9)
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the game characteristics incorporate the breeding elements of the racehorse that is the character, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the city is grown, and other animals and plants are grown. It is good also as a game nature incorporating a training element.

(Modification 10)
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the point management means 170 can convert the second game point into the number of AT games, but is not limited thereto. For example, the point management means 170 may convert the second game point to be the number of medals that can be acquired in the AT game (so-called difference number). For example, the conversion rate is a value “1” added to the AT end determination counter for the second gaming point “100,000 P”.

  When the value of the AT end determination counter changes from “0” to “1” or more (for example, “50”), the performance state management unit 130 sets the AT flag in the flag storage unit and starts the AT game. In the game, the value corresponding to the medal payout number is subtracted from the value of the AT end determination counter based on the medal payout, and the value corresponding to the medal bet on the AT end determination counter is based on the bet of the medal. Addition processing is performed, and control for terminating the AT state is performed based on the result that the value of the AT termination determination counter reaches a threshold value (for example, “0”).

  In this way, by converting the second game point into the number of AT games and the number of medals that can be acquired in AT games, a predetermined game period in AT games is set, and AT games are provided to the player It becomes possible to do.

  The game state may be such that medals can be easily acquired, and a predetermined second game point (for example, 15 million P) can be converted into, for example, a bonus (for example, finished by paying out 150 medals). Also good.

(Modification 11)
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the point management means 170 gives a prize (second game point) based on the racehorse parameter (first game point) in the competition stage after the breeding stage (specific game section). Although it is possible to execute the race lottery for acquisition, the race lottery may be executed in any stage as long as it is a stage (game section) other than the breeding stage (specific game section). In this case, more stages (for example, a race-specific stage that can be expected to win more prize money than the race stage) may be set.

As mentioned above, although embodiment containing the modification of this invention was described, this invention consists of the following components.
(1) It has a game control means 110 for performing processing relating to the start of the game including rotation control of the reels 3 with symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and performing processing relating to the game results by combining the symbols of the reels 3 stopped. A racehorse in which a parameter (first game point) is set in a plurality of game values (for example, a character (eg, racehorse) selected and bred by a player in a game, the higher the first game point is, the racehorse Game value is high), monetary value in games where the points that can be earned change according to the first game points (second game points), and AT game periods that can be converted from the second game points (AT The number of games or the number of medals that can be obtained in AT games)) can be provided through the game, and the AT state (advantageous gaming state) having gaming value at a predetermined opportunity There AT game (advantageously game) capable of executing a slot machine (game machine) is S. In the slot machine S, the game control means 110 includes parameter management means (first game point management means) 160 for managing parameters (first game points corresponding to predetermined game values) of the racehorse, Point management means (second game point management means) 170 for managing the second gaming point, which is a monetary value, and the parameter management means 160 includes a plurality of predetermined stage stages (game sections). For example, the racehorse parameters can be changed based on the winning of the training lottery in the breeding stage (specific game section), and the point management means 170 can receive a prize (second) based on the racehorse parameters in the race stage after the breeding stage. Winning points (in other words, based on the racehorse parameters) (The winning probability of winning) changes) Race lottery is possible, and at any stage, the winnings, etc., are awarded for the AT game period (number of AT games and the number of medals that can be acquired in AT games). ) And the racehorse parameter, in other words, the racehorse having the predetermined parameter (first game point) can be selectively converted.

  According to the above configuration, the player, at his / her own will, has game points (first game point, second game point) and advantageous in accordance with the purpose of the game (the purpose of acquiring the game value desired by the player). It is possible to cyclically change the game period (the number of advantageous games and the number of medals and the like that can be obtained in the advantageous games), and the game can be selectively advanced. Thereby, the interest of a game increases and it can be set as the game property which is hard to get tired over a long period of time.

  For example, as the number of racehorse parameters (first game points) increases, the probability of winning a prize (second game point) is set higher, so that the racehorse (first game point) having a predetermined parameter is obtained. By repeating the conversion to, a high-parameter racehorse is obtained (the first game point is increased), and the winning probability may be improved. By converting the number of AT games and the number of medals that can be earned in advantageous games, or converting them to racehorses with higher parameters, the player can increase the game value selected by the player. The desired game can be progressed.

(2) Further, as an invention according to the above (1), the game control unit 110 manages a plurality of production stages including a reset unit 180 capable of resetting a racehorse having a predetermined parameter and a breeding stage. Means 150, the reset means 180 can reset the racehorse having a predetermined parameter at any stage, and the stage management means 150 can reset the racehorse having the predetermined parameter. After the previous talent discovery stage, the development stage starts from the beginning.

  According to the configuration of (2) above, for example, when the parameter of the racehorse is changed (for example, increased) by the training lottery of the parameter management means 160, it is not a change desired by the player (for example, increased) If the quantity is insufficient), the player can reset the racehorse having a predetermined parameter, and if it is reset, the parameter management means 160 starts again by starting the breeding stage from the beginning. Since the racehorse parameter (first game point) is changed (training lottery is performed), it is possible to repeat the breeding many times until the player desires a change (for example, a change with a large increase). it can. Thereby, the motivation with respect to a player's game is maintained, and it can be set as the game property which is hard to get tired over a long period of time.

S slot machine, 3 reels, 5 effect display unit, 100 control board, 110 game control means, 120 effect control means, 130 effect state management means, 140 game number counting means, 150 effect stage management means, 160 parameter management means, 170 Point management means, 180 resetting means, 200 storage device

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Manages game control means for performing processing related to the start of a game including rotation control of a reel having symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and performing processing related to a game result by a combination of the symbols of the stopped reels, and managing values related to the game A gaming machine that includes a first value management means and a second value management means that are capable of shifting to an advantageous gaming state that is an advantageous gaming state at a predetermined opportunity by the gaming control means ,
The first value management means can set a first value;
The second value management means can set a second value determined based on the first value, and can set a value related to the advantageous gaming state based on the second value. To play. Manages game control means for performing processing related to the start of a game including rotation control of a reel having symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and performing processing related to a game result by a combination of the symbols of the stopped reels, and managing values related to the game A gaming machine that includes a first value management means and a second value management means that are capable of shifting to an advantageous gaming state that is an advantageous gaming state at a predetermined opportunity by the gaming control means ,
The first value management means can accumulate the first value,
The second value management means can set a second value determined based on the first value, and can set the second value as the initial number of games in the advantageous gaming state. Gaming machine. The first value management means can set the first value in a first gaming state among a plurality of gaming states,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second value management means can set the second value in a second gaming state different from the first gaming state . The game control means includes a reset means capable of resetting the first value , and a game section management means for managing the plurality of game states .
It said reset means is to allow resetting the first value in response to expiration of a predetermined pre-Symbol gaming state,
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3 , wherein the gaming section management means starts the first gaming state from the beginning when the first value is reset . Before Stories second value management means, wherein the second value set, in any one of claims 1 to 4, can be converted the advantageous game state game number or any selectively to be of the first value Game machines. Manages game control means for performing processing related to the start of a game including rotation control of a reel having symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and performing processing related to a game result by a combination of the symbols of the stopped reels, and managing values related to the game A gaming value management means that is capable of transitioning to any one of a plurality of gaming states by the game control means,
The game value management means performs a process for making it possible to assign a first value in a predetermined game and making the assigned first value usable as a value related to any of the plurality of game states. A featured gaming machine.