JP2017184963A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which dissatisfaction is not caused to a game player, while preventing a game value from being given in excess to the game player.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a normal game, and an advantageous game which is usually more advantageous to a game player than the normal game. The advantageous game is set so as to play in a predetermined upper limit game period, and determines an initial period in the upper limit game period. The advantageous game is set so as to be finished when the initial period is subtracted to a predetermined value. The subtraction comprises at least first subtraction corresponding to a game process or a game result at the time when played and second subtraction corresponding to the game process or the game result different from the first subtraction. The amount of subtraction of the initial period by the second subtraction is not less than the amount of subtraction by the first subtraction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that prevents a player from being dissatisfied while preventing a player from being given excessive gaming value.

Conventionally, it has been provided with assist time (AT) and assist replay time (ART) that make it easy to win by notifying the pressing order of the stop switch corresponding to the selected small role, and when the number of games set in advance is reached, the AT There are known gaming machines that terminate ART and ART, and gaming machines that terminate AT and ART when a predetermined payout number is reached.
In such a gaming machine, there is a possibility that a situation in which the AT or ART period lasts for a long time occurs, and there is a problem that an excessive gaming value can be given to the player.
In order to solve such problems, there has been proposed a gaming machine that terminates AT when the amount of gaming value obtained by a player reaches a predetermined value (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-135837 A

However, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 is forcibly terminated even if it has a large number of remaining games in which AT can be played, and the number of remaining games that could not be played by the player is wasted. This may result in dissatisfaction and a decrease in game motivation.
Accordingly, each invention described in each claim has been made in view of the problems of the conventional techniques described above, and the object thereof is as follows.

  In other words, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that prevents a player from being dissatisfied while preventing a player from being given excessive gaming value.

Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. .
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a normal game and an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the advantageous game is set to be playable within a predetermined upper limit game period. An initial period within an upper limit game period is determined, and the advantageous game is set to end when the initial period is subtracted to a predetermined value, and the subtraction is performed at least when a game is performed. A first subtraction corresponding to a game process or a game result and a second subtraction corresponding to a game process or a game result different from the first subtraction are included, and the initial period is subtracted by the second subtraction. The amount is greater than or equal to the subtraction amount by the first subtraction.

  Here, the “advantageous game” includes a performance state in which notification regarding the winning combination such as assist time (AT) and assist replay time (ART) is performed, but is not limited to this, and there is a probability of transition to AT. This includes games advantageous to the player, such as a high AT high probability state, a chance zone, and a state in which the AT or ART game section is likely to be extended and the transition probability to the added gaming state is high.

In addition, the “upper limit game period” is a profit that can be obtained by an advantageous game triggered by one opportunity or a maximum value converted from profit. Here, the “period” refers to the number of games that an advantageous game can play, the number of game media that can be acquired during an advantageous game, and the difference between the number of game media that can be acquired during an advantageous game and the number of acquired game media. The number of differences, and the number of navigations when the advantageous game is AT, ART, etc. are included, but are not limited thereto.
The “predetermined value” includes, for example, a case where the result of subtraction from the initial period is “0”, but is not limited to this, and may be another numerical value.
In addition, the “game process or game result” includes, when a game is played, when a lottery for whether or not to subtract is won, due to a player's operation of the stop switch 50, etc. Examples include, but are not limited to, winning results.

Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that prevents the player from being dissatisfied while preventing the player from being given excessive gaming value.
In other words, in the present invention, it is set so that it is desirable to determine an initial period in which a game can be made within the upper limit game period and not to include an additional process for the period in which the game can be performed. In this case, it is possible to prevent an advantageous game from being played beyond the upper limit game period and to prevent a player from being given excessive game value. In addition, since the initial period during which the game can be played within the upper limit game period is determined, the advantageous game will not be stopped when the upper limit game period is reached, and the advantageous game period will not be interrupted. It is possible to make it possible to play all games, and it is possible to prevent the player from causing dissatisfaction.
Further, in the present invention, it is desirable that the initial period is determined from within the upper limit game period at the start of the advantageous game and that it is desirable not to include an extra process, and the upper limit game is managed by managing the game progress only by subtraction. The period will not be exceeded. Therefore, there is no need to provide a process for determining whether or not the digested game period has exceeded the upper limit game period, as in the conventional gaming machine having an upper limit process period and an upper limit game period. Processing can be simplified.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a normal game and an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the advantageous game is set to be playable within a predetermined upper limit game period, and the upper limit An initial period within the game period is determined by lottery, and the advantageous game is set to end when the initial period is subtracted to a predetermined value, and the subtraction includes at least the first subtraction and The first subtraction includes a second subtraction having a different subtraction amount, and the first subtraction and the second subtraction are set so that either one is executed, The first subtraction and the second subtraction are executed on different occasions.

  Here, the “advantageous game” includes a performance state in which notification regarding the winning combination such as assist time (AT) and assist replay time (ART) is performed, but is not limited to this, and there is a probability of transition to AT. This includes games advantageous to the player, such as a high AT high probability state, a chance zone, and a state in which the AT or ART game section is likely to be extended and the transition probability to the added gaming state is high.

The “upper limit game period” includes the number of games that an advantageous game can play, the number of game media that can be acquired during an advantageous game, the number of game media that can be acquired during an advantageous game, and the number of acquired game media. This includes, but is not limited to, the difference number, which is the difference, and the number of navigations when the advantageous game is AT, ART, or the like.
The “predetermined value” includes, for example, a case where the result of subtraction from the initial period is “0”, but is not limited to this, and may be another numerical value.
In addition, when a game is played, a lottery for whether or not to subtract is won, or due to an operation of the player's stop switch 50, etc. This includes cases depending on results, but is not limited thereto.

Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that prevents the player from being dissatisfied while preventing the player from being given excessive gaming value.
In other words, an advantageous period of game is played beyond the upper limit game period because an initial period during which the game can be played within the upper limit game period is determined, and the progress of the game is managed only by subtraction without providing an additional process for the game period. This prevents the game value from being excessively given to the player. In addition, since the initial period during which the game can be played within the upper limit game period is determined, the advantageous game will not be stopped when the upper limit game period is reached, and the advantageous game period will not be interrupted. It is possible to make it possible to play all games, and it is possible to prevent the player from causing dissatisfaction.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is further characterized in that the first subtraction and / or the second subtraction is not executed at a predetermined opportunity.
Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of extending a game period during which an advantageous game can be played.
That is, even if a gaming machine has no extra gaming period in which an advantageous game can be played, the gaming period can be extended, and the same game characteristics as a gaming machine with an extra game can be provided.
Then, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that an advantageous game may be able to be continued.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, further, the first subtraction is a subtraction of a predetermined subtraction amount, and the second subtraction is a subtraction determined by subtraction of a predetermined subtraction amount or lottery. It is a subtraction of quantity.
As a result, the first subtraction, which is a simple subtraction, and the second subtraction, which is a complex subtraction, are combined, and there is a sense of harassment (anxiety) that may be greatly subtracted, or a feeling of excitement (a feeling of uplifting). It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of scolding.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is further characterized by including a third subtraction including a case where more subtraction is performed than the second subtraction due to a player's operation.
Here, “because of the player's operation” includes, but is not limited to, a case where the player makes a mistake in pressing the predetermined stop switch 50.
Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make the player focus on the game without making a mistake.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is further characterized in that the frequency at which the first subtraction is executed is higher than the frequency at which the second subtraction is executed.
Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a change to the subtraction by combining the first subtraction that is frequently subtracted and the second subtraction that is rarely subtracted.
In particular, the first subtraction that occurs frequently but in small quantities and the second that occurs frequently but infrequently causes a balance in the influence of each subtraction occurrence, and a biased game that depends on any subtraction. Therefore, even if any subtraction occurs, game willingness and interest can be maintained.

1 is a schematic front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the arrangement | sequence of a symbol. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the input, control and output of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming state which is an embodiment of the present invention and is managed on the main control means side of FIG. 3. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of a production | presentation state. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a lottery table of AT game number lottery in the AT preparation state of FIG. 5 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a lottery table for a display game number lottery in the AT preparation state of FIG. 5 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 shows the lottery table of the second subtraction lottery in the ART state of FIG. 5 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a lottery table for lottery during a regulation period in the ART state of FIG. 5 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a lottery table for a display game number update lottery in the ART state of FIG. 5 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a process of subtracting the number of displayed games, according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a game. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart for explaining details of processing in an AT state. 14 is a flowchart for explaining details of processing subsequent to FIG. 13 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

(First embodiment)
(Game machine 10)
In the present specification, in each explanation location, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it is seen from the gaming machine 10 to the player in front of the player that is facing the gaming machine 10. The direction toward the side is the “front” direction, and the opposite direction is the “rear” direction. Similarly, the left and right directions such as “left” and “right” mean the left direction and the right direction when viewed from the player. Similarly, in the description of each member, when a definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it means a direction viewed from the player in a state where each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.

  A slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a square box-shaped housing 12 having a front opening that opens in the front direction, and a front door 14 that covers the front opening of the housing 12 so that the front opening can be opened and closed. And.

(Rotating reel 62)
At the upper part of the front door 14, an upper panel 20 made of a thin resin is provided. In the approximate center of the upper panel 20, there is a symbol 61 on the circumference of three rotating reels 62 (left rotating reel 64 on the left, central rotating reel 66 on the center, right rotating reel 68 on the right) from the front. A transparent symbol display window 16 that can be seen is formed. The symbol display window 16 is formed to show the player a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three rows and three rows when the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 stops. . The symbol display window 16 is provided on the front side of the rotary reel 62, and is used for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on an effective line 86 to be described later when the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. It is. The rotary reel 62 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

(Reel unit 60)
In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window portion 16, there are three drive motors (not shown), a total of three rotary reels 62 respectively rotated by the respective drive motors, and the drive motors. And a reel unit 60 having a unit holder (not shown) for holding the rotary reel 62 is disposed.

(Director 70)
The front door 14 is formed with an effect device 70 that informs the player of various information such as winning of a lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The effect device 70 is disposed on the front door 14 and includes a speaker 72, a display device 84, and an effect lamp 78. The rotating reel 62 is normally used for the progress of the game, but in the state where the progress of the game is stopped, an effect device is provided by showing an effect (so-called reel effect) by a behavior different from the normal rotation operation. Also used as a kind of 70.

(Speaker 72)
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 disposed on the upper left and right of the front door 14 and a lower speaker 76 disposed on the lower left and right of the front door 14.
(Display device 84)
The display device 84 is a display device for displaying various images on the screen, and constitutes an effect unit having a liquid crystal display device for displaying images including moving images.

(Direction lamp 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 disposed above the front door 14 and lower lamps 82 disposed on the left and right of the lower portion of the front door 14.

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided at the lower part of the front door 14. The front door 14 includes an operation unit 30 that is located on the lower panel 22 and protrudes toward the front of the front door 14.
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a credit function (the number of inserted coins is electronically stored) as a medal in advance by inserting medals in advance from a medal slot 38, which will be described later, as a game start condition. A function of electronically storing and managing data as data). Note that the maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.

(Stop switch 50)
Below the medal slot 38, a settlement switch 36 is provided for paying out all medals credited by the credit function. On the left side of the settlement switch 36, three stop switches 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 62 are provided in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reels 62 by operation. The stop switch 50 includes a left stop switch L for stopping the left rotation reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotation reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right rotation reel 68. have. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 62, and after the start of the display of the variation of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62, the variation of the symbols 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation is started. This is to stop the display individually.

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50, a start switch 40 is provided for starting rotation of the rotary reel 62 on condition that a medal is inserted or a max bet switch 34 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the change display of the symbol 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation.

(Max bed switch 34)
Above the start switch 40, there is provided a max bet switch 34 for substituting three medals by subtracting the number of medals that can be inserted until the maximum number of inserted medals (specifically, three) is reached from the number of credited medals. ing.
In addition to the max bet switch 34, or in place of the max bet switch 34, a single bet switch may be provided in which the number of credited medals is reduced by one and replaced with one medal.

(Storage and withdrawal means 24 etc.)
A rearward direction (backward direction) of the lower portion of the front door 14 is a so-called hopper unit that can store medals and can pay out medals, as shown in FIG. A power supply device (not shown) for supplying power to each component is disposed along with a power switch that can be operated to turn on or shut off the power.

(Medal outlet 28 etc.)
At the lower part of the front door 14, a medal payout port 28 through which medals are paid out from the storage payout means 24 is formed in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout port 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed to store medals paid out from the medal payout port 28. When the number of credited medals is less than the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are added to the number of credit medals without being paid out from the medal payout exit 28 until the number reaches 50.

(Explanation of game flow)
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables a game to be started by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34 or inserting medals. Then, by depressing the start switch 40, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started to start the game, and a role lottery is performed using a lottery table corresponding to each game state of the main control means 200 described later. Then, based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotary reel 62 and the result of the winning lottery, the gaming machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotating reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning lottery. The gaming machine 10 determines whether the combination of symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined effective line (when the combination of symbols 61 of a predetermined combination is aligned on the line, depending on the combination of symbols 61 at the time of stoppage. This is a line to which the profit is awarded, and is hereinafter referred to as the active line 86.) When the player stops on the line, the player is given a predetermined profit such as winning a prize and paying out a predetermined number of medals. . As a result, one game is completed.

  The “effective line 86” means a line to be determined by the stop symbol determining means 230 described later, and the “winning” of a small role described later has a combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the role on the effective line 86. Means. The effective line 86 of the present embodiment is composed of one line connecting the middle stage of the left rotating reel 64, the middle stage of the middle rotating reel 66, and the middle stage of the right rotating reel 68.

(Design 61)
As shown in FIG. 2, “B7 (blue 7)”, “R7 (red 7)”, “W7 (white 7)”, “B7 (blue 7)”, “W7 (white 7)”, “BR (bar)”, “BL (blank)”, “CH (cherry)”, “WM1 (watermelon 1)”, “WM2 (watermelon 2)”, “RP (replay)”, “BE (bell)” A plurality of various symbols 61 are formed.
These designs 61 are formed by sticking a tape on which each design is printed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 62. Note that the number (frame number) of the symbol 61 in FIG. 2 is not a physical number attached to the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 62, but is a virtual number for controlling the stop of each symbol 61. This is for specifying a specific symbol 61 in the program.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed inside the gaming machine 10. The control device 100 receives a main control means 200 for controlling the game state by advancing the game, and controls the effects according to the progress of the game, receiving information (commands) from the main control means 200. Sub-control means 300 is provided for controlling the effect state in order to perform the effect of notifying the player of information relating to the game content.

  Here, the operating state of the slot machine based on the control of the main control means 200 is referred to as a gaming state, and the operating state of the slot machine based on the control of the sub-control means 300 is referred to as an effect state. The main control unit 200 and the sub control unit 300 are connected by one-way communication from the main control unit 200 to the sub control unit 300 in order to prevent unauthorized operation of the main control unit 200. Communication in the reverse direction from the control means 300 to the main control means 200 is not performed (that is, not bidirectional communication). The main control means 200 receives inputs from the max bet switch 34, the settlement switch 36, the start switch 40, and the stop switch 50, performs a role lottery, and controls the operations of the reel unit 60 and the storage / dispensing means 24. The sub-control unit 300 receives a signal from the main control unit 200 and controls the operation of the effect device 70 such as the display device 84. To the output side of the sub control means 300, a speaker 72 as the effect device 70, a display device 84, and an effect lamp 78 are connected.

  Although not particularly illustrated, the main board having the main control means 200 and the sub board having the sub control means 300 are housed in dedicated board cases, respectively. Specifically, the main control means 200 is housed inside the main board case, and the sub control means 300 is housed inside the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part inside the housing 12 and the sub board case is fixed to the left side from the front inside the housing 12.

  The main control means 200 and the sub control means 300 are constituted by a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes various programs by executing a program stored in the ROM. The ROM stores programs executed by the CPU and fixed data such as various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the programs, for example, the state of the gaming machine 10 It is used as a storage area for storing the area and the lottery result of the role lottery.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with normal games (RT0, RT1) that are normally performed. There is provided an RT game (replay time) in which the winning probability of the re-game role (replay role) is set higher (or lower) than the normal game (RT0, RT1). Furthermore, a bonus game that is executed by winning a bonus transfer combination is provided (see FIG. 4). These games are controlled by the main control means 200.

In addition, there is an assist time (AT) state for assisting in order to stop the combination of the symbols 61 related to the role on the effective line 86 by notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50 or the winning symbol 61 as the production state. Is provided.
As shown in FIG. 5, the assist time (AT) state is formed so that the game is more advantageous to the player than the normal performance state (non-assist time (AT) state).

Here, a game played in the RT state is a replay time game (RT game), and a game played in the AT state is an assist time game (AT game).
An AT game can be started when a predetermined start condition is achieved, and can be ended when a predetermined end condition is achieved. Specifically, an AT game can be started when a lottery result of a combination lottery, when a predetermined transition combination is won, or when a predetermined transition lottery is won by the AT control means 260 described later, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. It can be terminated by satisfying. In addition, it is not limited to these start conditions and end conditions, You may set to the conditions of another content.

(Main control means 200)
The main control unit 200 includes a lottery selection unit 210, a reel control unit 220, a stop symbol determination unit 230, a payout control unit 240, a game control unit 250, an AT control unit 260, and a transmission unit 270. Details of each means will be described later. The AT control means 260 may be included in the sub-control means 300 instead of the main control means 200, or may be provided separately for both the main control means 200 and the sub-control means 300. .

With the above configuration, the main control means 200 performs lottery drawing, controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all the rotating reels 62 stop, and advances the game. It will function as a means.
The main control means 200 is for controlling the game and is for proceeding with the game. Hereinafter, the game in the present embodiment will be described.
When the specified number of bets (three) is set, one active line 86 (see FIG. 1) is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, 3 is set as the prescribed bet number. As a method for setting the bet number, there are a method for inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method for setting a credit medal as the bet number by operating the max bet switch 34. Then, when the start switch 40 is operated on condition that the specified bet number (three) is set, the bet number is fixed and either of a plurality of combinations is won by the combination lottery means 210 or A lottery lottery (role drawing) is performed. At almost the same time as the winning lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of rotation of the rotary reel 62 in the previous game. When elapses, rotation of all three rotary reels 62 starts.

In this embodiment, the roles are roughly classified into small roles such as a bell role, a watermelon role, a cherry role, and a chance eye (a role that involves paying out medals and a role that triggers the transition of the production state), replaying A combination (a combination that allows the next game to be started without using a medal owned by the player, a so-called replay combination) and a transition combination (a combination that accompanies a transition of the game state) are provided.
After the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, a process of accelerating the rotary reel 62 is executed, and then a predetermined sensor detects that the rotational position of the rotary reel 62 is the reference position. Is established, the stop switch 50 can be operated (stop operation enabled state).

Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. When all the three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 is stopped.
At this time, when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is arranged on the effective line 86, processing corresponding to the combination of symbols 61 is performed. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed such that a profit is given to a player when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is arranged on the active line 86. For example, when the combinations of symbols 61 corresponding to the small combination are arranged on the active line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small combination is awarded to the player.

  The winning probability of the role lottery is set in a plurality of stages, in this embodiment, six stages (SET1 to SET6), so that the setting value 1 (SET1) is the lowest and the setting value 6 (SET6) is the highest. Is set.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the re-playing role (replaying role) is arranged on the active line 86, the medal is not paid out, but the bet number is automatically used in the next game without using the medal owned by the player. Can be set and played.

(Role lottery means 210)
The role lottery means 210 executes a role lottery for determining a winning combination. That is, the role lottery means 210 is a means included in the main control means 200, and is used for performing a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing one of a plurality of roles when the start switch 40 is operated. It is. The combination lottery means 210 has a lottery table for determining whether or not a combination is won corresponding to each of RT0, RT1, RT2, bonus internal medium games, and bonus games as main classifications. A plurality of them are stored in the ROM of the main control means 200. The role lottery means 210 compares predetermined lottery data with random numbers extracted from random numbers generated by predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values within a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not it is won. The process by the combination lottery means 210 is performed in step S11 (see FIG. 12) described later.

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is a means provided in the main control means 200, and is for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The reel control unit 220 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 62 based on the lottery result of the combination lottery unit 210 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. Note that the reel control means 220 may set a condition for stopping whether or not the order (pushing order) when the stop switches 50 are operated to stop meets a predetermined condition as necessary. The processing by the reel control means 220 is performed in step S12 (see FIG. 12) described later.

(Stop symbol judging means 230)
The stop symbol determining means 230 is a means provided in the main control means 200, for storing a combination of symbols 61 on the effective line 86 when all the rotating reels 62 are stopped, and for determining a winning or the like. is there. The processing by the stop symbol determination means 230 is performed in step S13 (see FIG. 12) described later.

(Discharge control means 240)
The payout control means 240 is for performing predetermined processing such as medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. The payout control means 240 pays out medals when it is determined that the small role is winning as a result of the determination by the stop symbol determining means 230. Note that the processing by the payout control means 240 is performed in step S14 (see FIG. 12) described later.

(Game control means 250)
The game control means 250 controls the game state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the game control means 250 is roughly divided into a normal game control means 251, an RT control means 252, a bonus internal medium control means 253, and a bonus game control means 254. .

(Normal game control means 251)
The normal game control means 251 controls the progress of the “normal game”. Here, “normal game” means “RT game” (replay time game) by RT control means 252 described later, “bonus internal medium game” by bonus internal medium control means 253, and “bonus game" by bonus game control means 254. "RT0" and "RT1" described later with reference to FIG.

(RT control means 252)
The RT control means 252 controls the progress of the “RT game”. Here, “RT game” includes “RT2” described later with reference to FIG.

(Bonus internal control means 253)
The bonus internal medium control means 253 controls the progress of a “bonus internal medium game” which will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Bonus game control means 254)
The bonus game control means 254 controls a “bonus game” which will be described later with reference to FIG.
“Bonus game” shifts to “bonus internal middle game” by aligning the bonus transition role pattern, so-called “RBB” is continuously operated, and a predetermined number of medals exceeding 280 in the present embodiment. The process ends with the payout and shifts to “RT0”.

(AT control means 260)
The AT control means 260 is for controlling “AT” in the “AT state” and the “ART state”. And the production | generation etc. which alert | report the pushing order of the stop switch 50 using the production | generation control means 320 mentioned later are performed.
The “AT state” is also called “assist time”, and when the “AT state” is entered, a game (AT) in which the pressing order of the selected small role is notified is started, and a stop switch according to the notified pressing order. By operating 50, the combination of symbols of the selected small role can be stopped and displayed. For this reason, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small combination are paid out. In the present embodiment, the “AT state” is controlled by the main control means 200 side. At this time, when “RT game” controlled by the RT control means 252 on the main control means 200 side is entered, State. The “ART” state is a game state of “RT game” and “AT state”.

  The AT control means 260 also performs AT transition lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the “AT state”, AT game number lottery, display game number update lottery, second subtraction lottery, regulation period lottery, display game number, which will be described later. An update lottery is executed.

  Although the “AT state” is controlled by the AT control unit 260 arranged on the main control unit 200 side, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control unit 300 side controls all or part of the “AT state”. Also good.

(Transmission means 270)
The transmission unit 270 is for transmitting a signal to the sub-control unit 300.

(Sub-control means 300)
As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control unit 300 includes a receiving unit 310 and an effect control unit 320. Details of each means will be described later. Although not shown, the main control board 200 may be configured to provide another means for the main progress control means 200 to notify the pressing order of the stop switch 50 in the AT state performed by the effect control means 320.

With the above configuration, the sub-control unit 300 receives a signal from the main control unit 200 and performs an effect accompanying the progress of the game.
Specifically, the sub-control unit 300 outputs data defining the turning on and off of LEDs to an LED driving circuit (not shown) for driving the lamp 78, and outputs sound from the speaker 72. Data for defining audio to be output to an audio output circuit (not shown) for output, and video data to be output to a liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the display device 84 Or output data to be processed.

(Receiving means 310)
The receiving unit 310 receives a signal from the transmitting unit 270.

(Production control means 320)
The effect control means 320 controls the effects of each effect state shown in FIG. 5 according to the states of the game control means 250 and the AT control means 260.
Further, when a command for notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is received from the AT control means 260 of the main control means 200, an effect or the like for notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is executed.

(Description of the state of the game using FIG. 4)
Next, the “game state” will be described with reference to FIG.
The “game state” is managed by the main control board 200. As shown in FIG. 4, the “game state” is roughly classified into “normal game”, “RT game”, “bonus internal game” and “bonus game”. “RT” is an abbreviation for so-called “replay time”, and when “RT game” is entered, a lottery probability of winning a re-game player, that is, a re-game probability increases.
The probability of winning a re-game player in each game is set to “1 / 7.3” in “normal game”, higher than “normal game” in “RT game”, and “bonus game” Then, the re-game player is not won, that is, the winning probability is set to zero.

The “normal game” is controlled by the normal game control means 251 and includes “RT0” and “RT1”.
Transition from “RT0” to “RT1” is made when the AT role spilling symbol is stopped and displayed. Here, “AT role spilled symbol” is not shown, but for example, when the middle first stop is won as the correct role, and the push order is incorrect (stop switch 50 left first operation or right first operation) It is a symbol stopped and displayed. In “RT0”, the pressing order is not notified, and the player basically operates the stop switch 50 in the first left stop in many cases. In this case, for example, when the winning combination with the correct middle first stop is displayed, the AT spilling symbol is stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to “RT1”.

“RT game” is controlled by the RT control means 252, and “RT2”, which has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than “normal game”, and a symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus gamer who has won the bonus gamer There is a “inside bonus” which is shifted when the stop display cannot be made on the line 86.
Here, the transition from “normal game” to “RT game”, specifically, from “RT1” to “RT2”, is performed when the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, although not shown, the transition is made when the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed in the push order “correct answer” of the push order replay combination.

  If the AT role spilling symbol or the fall replay symbol is stopped and displayed in “RT2”, the process proceeds to “RT1”. Here, as described above, the “AT role spilled design” is, for example, when the middle first stop is won as the correct role, and the push order is incorrect (stop switch 50 left first operation or right first operation). It is a symbol stopped and displayed. For example, in the “RT2” game state, the push order is notified in the ART game of FIG. 5, but when the AT game ends, the push order is not notified, and the player basically sets the stop switch 50 to the left first. It is often operated by stopping. In this case, for example, when the winning combination with the correct middle first stop is displayed, the AT role spilling symbol is stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to “RT1”.

  Even during AT games, if an operation that does not follow the reported push order is performed, the AT role spilled symbol and the fall replay symbol will be stopped and the display will shift to “RT1”, but the AT state will continue and RT2 will be transferred The order in which the symbols are stopped and displayed is notified, and the process proceeds to “RT2”.

  The “bonus internal medium game” is controlled by the bonus internal medium control means 253, and shifts when a bonus transition combination is won.

The “bonus game” is controlled by the bonus game control means 254, and shifts by aligning the “bonus symbol” with the “bonus internal middle game”.
In the “bonus game”, the so-called “BB” is continuously operated, and is finished when a predetermined number of medals are paid out, for example, more than 280.
Then, after the “bonus game” is completed, the process proceeds to “RT0”.

(Description of the state of production using FIG. 5)
As shown in FIG. 5, there are “normal effect state”, “AT state”, and “bonus effect state”.

(Normal production state)
The “normal production state” is an example of “normal game”, and is a state excluding special states such as “AT state” and “bonus production state”.
During the normal performance state, the AT control means 260 performs an AT shift lottery.
In addition, the “normal performance state” of the production state includes a “low accuracy state” and a “high accuracy state”.
The “low probability state” is a state where the winning probability of the AT transition lottery is low, and the “high probability state” is a state where the winning probability of the AT transition lottery is higher than the “low probability state”.
If the AT shift lottery is won, the AT flag is turned ON and the AT state is shifted.

(AT state)
The “AT state” is an example of “an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game”. When the “AT state” is entered, a game (AT) in which the pressing order of the selected small role is notified is started, and the stop switch 50 is operated in accordance with the notified pressing order, whereby the selected small role or replay The combination of symbols of the combination can be stopped and displayed. For this reason, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small combination are paid out.

The production state of the “AT state” includes “ART ready state” and “ART state”.
The “ART ready state” is the “AT state” when the game state is “RT1” in FIG. 4, and in the state of “RT1”, the player is elected for the promotion replay which is the role to move to “RT2”. In this case, the pressing order of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the promoted replay is notified. When the stop switch 50 is operated in accordance with the notification, the RT2 symbol is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts to RT2, and shifts to the “ART state”.

(ART state)
When the state shifts to the “ART state”, an AT that is a game in which the pressing order of the selected small role is notified and RT2 are started, and by operating the stop switch 50 in accordance with the notified pressing order, The combination of symbols can be stopped and displayed. For this reason, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small combination are paid out.

The “ART state (AT state)” is set to be playable within the upper limit game period, in the present embodiment, within 1500 games.
The upper limit game period is not limited to 1500 games.
Then, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, in the present embodiment, when the number of games determined by the AT game number lottery is digested, the AT game during the ART is terminated and the AT role spilling (falling replay) ) Is displayed, the screen returns to the “normal performance state”. That is, when the number of AT games becomes “0”, the AT game is set to end in ART (AT + RT), so the notification of the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is ended, and accordingly When the fall replay is displayed, the process returns to “normal game”. In other words, the tumble replay is displayed when the left first stop wins an incorrect answer bell (for example, the middle correct answer bell) and is pressed in the incorrect order (operating the stop switch 50 with the left first stop). The symbol 61 is. Since the AT game has ended, the push order is not notified, and the player operates the stop switch 50 with the first left stop, so that the fall replay is stopped and the process shifts to “normal game”.
In addition, even in the AT state, when an operation that does not follow the notified pressing order is performed, the RT1 symbol is similarly stopped and the gaming state shifts to RT1, but the AT state is continued and the RT2 symbol is stopped and displayed. The order of pressing is notified, and the process proceeds to RT2.

Further, there are “AT level 1”, “AT level 2”, and “AT level 3” in the production state of “ART state”.
“AT level” is a state in which the winning probabilities of the second subtraction lottery described later with reference to FIG. 8 are different, “AT level 2” from “AT level 1”, “AT level 3” from “AT level 2”. This is set so that the probability of losing in the second subtraction lottery is higher.
Although not shown, for example, a level-up lottery is performed when a rare role is won, and the “AT level” is set to increase from 1 to 2 or 3 when the level-up lottery is won. .
The “AT level” up is not limited to the case where the level up lottery is won, but may be another opportunity, for example, level up every time the AT progresses.

(Bonus production state)
The “bonus effect state” is a case where the player has won the transition lottery (bonus transfer role) to the “bonus game” shown in FIG. It is a production state. When the transferred “bonus game” ends with a predetermined number of payouts, the “normal effect state” and “AT state” are restored.

(End of AT state)
The AT state is set to end when the number of AT games (initial period) to be described later is subtracted to a predetermined value, which is “0” in the present embodiment.
Here, the subtraction of the number of AT games includes a first subtraction, a second subtraction, and a third subtraction.
Note that the subtraction is not limited to the first subtraction, the second subtraction, and the third subtraction, and may be subtracted by other triggers.
The first subtraction is performed by playing a game. In this embodiment, the first subtraction is “−1” each time a game is played.
As will be described later, the second subtraction is executed when the second subtraction lottery is won. For this reason, the frequency at which the first subtraction is executed is higher than the frequency at which the second subtraction is executed.
The third subtraction is executed due to the player's operation, as will be described later.

Each subtraction is not only subtracted from the number of AT games but also subtracted from the number of displayed games.
That is, the actual number of AT games is also subtracted, and the number of displayed games displayed on the display device 84 for the player is also subtracted.

(AT game number lottery)
The AT game number lottery (initial period) will be described with reference to FIG.
The number of AT games is determined by lottery using the AT game number lottery table shown in FIG. 6 from the number of games within the upper limit game period during the AT preparation state.
Specifically, when the number of AT games is low, the probability of “35/128” is “100”, the probability of “51/128” is “200”, and the probability of “32/128” is “500”. , “1000” with a probability of “8/128”, “1500” with a probability of “2/128”, and “100”, “44/128” with a probability of “24/128” in the case of high accuracy “200”, “44/128” probability “500”, “12/128” probability “1000”, and “4/128” probability “1500”.

The number of AT games and the lottery probability are not limited to the case shown in FIG. Further, the lottery is not limited to the case where the lottery is divided into low and high accuracy, and the lottery may be uniformly performed, or the lottery probability may be changed according to other conditions.
Further, the AT game number lottery is not limited to being performed during the AT preparation state, and may be performed when the transition to the AT state is determined.

(Number of games displayed)
Next, the display game number lottery will be described with reference to FIG.
The number of displayed games is the number of games to be notified to the player among the AT game numbers determined by the AT game number lottery.
That is, not all of the determined number of AT games are shown at the start of AT, but a part thereof is not notified, and when the rare role is won or when the remaining number of games approaches 0, all or one of the unreported AT games is displayed. By notifying the section, it is possible to give an impression as if the number of AT games has been increased. As a result, even if the gaming machine manages the progress of the game only by subtraction without providing any additional means in order to prevent excessive addition of gaming value, it gives the player the same impression as the addition was made. be able to.

Specifically, when the number of AT games is “100”, “100” is drawn with a probability of “128/128” as the number of displayed games. When the number of AT games is “200”, “100” is drawn as the number of displayed games with a probability of “96/128”, and “200” is drawn as the number of displayed games with a probability of “32/128”. . When the number of AT games is “1500”, “100” is drawn as the number of displayed games with a probability of “46/128”, and “200” is drawn as the number of displayed games with a probability of “67/128”. “500” is drawn as a display game number with a probability of “12/128”, “1000” is drawn as a display game number with a probability of “2/128”, and as a display game number with a probability of “1/128”. “1500” is drawn by lottery. Then, the player is notified by displaying on the display device 84 the number of displayed games that are selected at the start of the AT state.
The transition of the number of displayed games will be described later with reference to FIG.
The display game number lottery is not limited to the case shown in FIG.
In order to achieve the above effects, it is desirable to perform a lottery for the number of displayed games. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

(Second subtraction lottery)
Next, the second subtraction lottery will be described with reference to FIG.
The second subtraction is a subtraction when the first subtraction is periodically subtracted every game (“−1” for each game), whereas subtraction is determined by lottery. Is.
Specifically, in the case of AT level 1, it is decided to perform the second subtraction (winning) with a probability of “12/128” and not to perform the second subtraction with a probability of “116/128”. In the case of AT level 2, it is determined that the second subtraction is performed with a probability of “8/128” (winning), and the second subtraction is performed with a probability of “120/128”. In the case of AT level 3, it is determined that the second subtraction is performed with a probability of “4/128” (winning), and the second subtraction is performed with a probability of “124/128”. It is decided not to perform (losing).
Note that the lottery probability of the second subtraction lottery may be set to “0/128” so that the second subtraction lottery is not won.

  Here, the subtraction amount by the second subtraction is “−5”, which is a predetermined subtraction amount in the present embodiment, but is not limited thereto, and is the same as the subtraction amount by the first subtraction “−1”. It may be determined by lottery instead of a predetermined amount of subtraction. That is, it may be greater than or equal to the subtraction amount by the first subtraction.

In addition, when the second subtraction lottery is won, a battle effect (effect that fights against enemy characters) is executed using the display device 84 and the like, and an image showing that the battle has been defeated is displayed. Since it was defeated, the player is informed that a lot will be subtracted.
In addition, when winning the second subtraction lottery, it may be notified immediately in the winning game, or a battle effect based on the lottery result of the second subtraction lottery is executed over several games, and the battle effect ends. When doing so, an image indicating that the battle was defeated may be displayed and notified.

The second subtraction lottery determines whether or not to perform subtraction in one game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of game subtractions are performed in one second subtraction lottery. It may be determined whether or not to perform.
For example, when it is determined whether or not to perform the second subtraction for five games in one second subtraction lottery, the second subtraction is executed in this game (first game), and the next game The second subtraction is not executed in the (second game), the second subtraction is executed in the next game (third game), the second subtraction is executed in the next game (fourth game), and the next Whether to execute the second subtraction in the previous game, such as not executing the second subtraction in this game (fifth game), may be determined in advance.
Thereby, compared with the case where the second subtraction lottery is performed for each game, the processing can be reduced.

Further, whether or not to execute the second subtraction is determined by lottery, but when the predetermined condition is satisfied without performing the lottery, for example, when a re-game player is won for five consecutive games, The second subtraction may be executed when a condition related to the game result is satisfied, such as when a rare combination is not won within 20 games.
As a result, a wider variety of game characteristics can be provided. In addition, by making this condition cover a plurality of games, it is possible to produce an effect that gives a sense of urgency from several games before the achievement of the condition, and it is possible to enhance the interest.

Whether or not to execute the second subtraction is determined by lottery, but if the lottery is not performed and a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, a mission that can be achieved by a player such as a pushing order game It may be determined according to the result.
Specifically, after the start switch 40 is operated, a message such as “Apply the push order!” Is displayed on the display device 84. If the player answers correctly in the push order, the second subtraction lottery is not performed and the correct answer is given in the push order. If not, the second subtraction lottery may be performed, and whether or not the second subtraction lottery is performed may be set as a condition that the player can achieve by himself / herself. Alternatively, the second subtraction may not be performed when the correct answer is made in the push order, and the second subtraction may be performed when the correct answer is not made in the push order.
Thereby, a new gameability can be added.

In addition, when it is determined to execute the second subtraction by one second subtraction lottery, the second subtraction may be executed over a plurality of games.
Specifically, when the second subtraction is won once, for example, the second subtraction may be continuously executed over five games.
Thereby, compared with the case where the second subtraction lottery is performed for each game, the processing can be reduced.
Furthermore, in this case, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game while the second subtraction is being executed, for example, depending on the result of the winning lottery or the result of the mission that the player can achieve by himself / herself, The continuous execution of the subtraction of 2 may be stopped.

Further, the second subtraction lottery is not limited to the case where each game is performed, and may be performed every predetermined number of games, for example, every 5 games or every 10 games, when a predetermined condition is satisfied. .
Thereby, the opportunity by which 2nd subtraction may be performed can be provided regularly, and a nonuniformity can be eliminated in the generation | occurrence | production timing of 2nd subtraction. By eliminating the unevenness, the player's interest and urgency can be maintained throughout the advantageous game period.

  Further, the second subtraction lottery is not limited to the case shown in FIG.

(Third subtraction)
The third subtraction includes a case where more than the subtraction amount by the second subtraction is caused due to the player's operation.
Specifically, when the winning order is won and the correct answer is not reached due to a player's stop switch 50 operation mistake or the like, the subtraction amount “−5” larger than the subtraction amount “−5” by the second subtraction is used. "-10" is subtracted.

The subtraction amount by the third subtraction is not limited to “−10”, and may be the same as the subtraction amount by the second subtraction, or may be the subtraction amount by the second subtraction instead of the predetermined amount. You may make it determine by lottery from the above subtraction amount.
The subtraction amount by the third subtraction is preferably larger than the subtraction amount by the second subtraction. With this configuration, it is possible to concentrate on the game so as not to make a mistake.

(Regulation period lottery)
Next, the regulation period lottery will be described with reference to FIG.
In the regulation period lottery, in this embodiment, whether or not the second subtraction is not executed when the role lottery result is won for a rare role such as “watermelon” or “cherry”. It is determined by.

Specifically, if the game role lottery result is “Lose”, “Replay”, or “Bell”, it will not be a lottery during the regulatory period, but only if a rare role such as “Watermelon” or “Cherry” is won. In the case of “Watermelon” winning, the “Period” of the restriction period will be drawn with a probability of “5/128”, and in the case of “Cherry”, it will be “10/128”. The “winning” of the regulation period lottery is drawn with probability.
If the lottery for the regulation period is won, the second subtraction lottery is not executed during the ten games that are the regulation period.

In addition, it is not limited to not performing the 2nd subtraction lottery, Even if the 2nd subtraction lottery is performed, the compulsory process which does not necessarily perform subtraction, such as rewriting a lottery result into a lose, is performed. It's also good.
Also, it is not limited to a lottery for a limited period only when a rare role is won, and if it is a lottery result other than a rare role, make sure that the lottery will not be “winned” even if a lottery is made for the limited period. May be.

  In addition, the second subtraction lottery is not executed when the lottery for the regulation period is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the regulation period is set when the predetermined number of times is won for the predetermined role. The subtraction lottery may not be executed, or the restriction period may be set when the restriction period lottery is not “winned” a predetermined number of times, and the second subtraction lottery may not be executed.

Further, the regulation period is not limited to 10 games, and may be the number of other games or the number of games determined by lottery.
Further, during the regulation period, the second subtraction lottery is not executed, but the first subtraction may not be executed, the third subtraction may not be executed, or A plurality of subtractions among the first subtraction, the second subtraction, and the third subtraction may not be executed.
If the first subtraction is not executed, the difference between the number of AT games (initial period) determined by the AT game number lottery and the upper limit game period is counted and the upper limit game period even if the restriction is performed. It is desirable to execute it only when it is determined that it does not exceed. For example, if the upper limit game period is 1500 games and the number of AT games (initial period) is 1450 games as a result of the AT game number lottery, and if the first subtraction is not executed, 50 games is the limit. It is desirable to be limited. In addition, the AT game is calculated backward from the expected value of the number of games to be extended when the regulation period for the first subtraction is executed from the number of games required for the regulation period and the lottery probability of the regulation period. Several lotteries (initial period) may be executed. In this case, it is desirable to set the number of AT games (initial period) with a margin to ensure that the upper limit game period is not exceeded.

  Further, during the regulation period, an extended lottery or stock lottery of the regulation period may be performed, or a lottery may be performed as to whether or not other subtraction is additionally regulated.

  Further, the regulation period lottery is not limited to the case shown in FIG.

  Also, in place of the regulation period lottery, when a lottery for transition to another gaming state is performed and the lottery for transition to the other gaming state is won, the second subtraction lottery is performed for a predetermined period, for example, 10 games. It is possible to shift to a gaming state in which is not executed, and return to the state before the transition after the other gaming state ends.

(Display game number update lottery)
Next, the display game number update lottery will be described with reference to FIG.
Whether or not the display game number update lottery updates the number of display games, that is, whether or not to further notify the number of unreported AT games that have not been reported to the player from the number of already acquired AT games (initial period) Is determined by lottery.
Specifically, when the game role lottery result is “losing”, when “replay” or “bell” is won, “losing” of the display game number update lottery is drawn, and “watermelon” is won. In the case of “6/128”, the “winning” of the display game number update lottery is drawn, and in the case of “cherry”, the “winning” is lottery in the display game number updating lottery with the probability of “12/128”. Is done.

Then, when winning the update of the number of displayed games when winning a rare role such as “Cherry”, the player is displayed by displaying the number of unannounced AT games of the number of AT games (initial period) on the display device 84. The notification is made and the performance is performed as if it was won and the lottery was won.
In addition, when winning the update of the number of displayed games, it is not limited to notifying all the numbers of unreported AT games of the number of AT games (initial period) at a time, for example, every 100 games or the number of games determined by lottery You may make it alert | report separately.
When the number of displayed games reaches a predetermined value, it may be determined that the notification is made without passing through the update lottery. Examples of the predetermined value include 0 and a value close to 0. As a result, it is possible to prevent the number of displayed games from becoming zero before all the numbers of unreported AT games are reported.
Further, the display game number update lottery is not limited to the case shown in FIG.

(Description of the process of subtracting the number of displayed games using FIG. 11)
Next, the process of subtracting the number of displayed games will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11, the display game number determined by the display game number lottery is displayed on the display device 84.
Since the first subtraction is executed as the game progresses, the number of displayed games is gradually subtracted.
When the second subtraction lottery is won, the number of displayed games is “−5”, so the number of displayed games is subtracted more rapidly than the first subtraction.

While the first subtraction is being performed again, the regulation period lottery is won, and since the second subtraction lottery is not performed during the regulation period, only the first subtraction is performed.
If there is a mistake in operating the stop switch 50 that triggers the third subtraction, the number of displayed games is subtracted more rapidly than the second subtraction.
When the display game number update lottery is won while the first subtraction is being performed again, the display game number is updated and the display game number is increased.

(Description of the basic flow of the game using FIG. 12)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, a general game control process executed by the main control means 200 for each game will be described.

  In step S10, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the main control means 200 makes it impossible to set the number of bets. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has not been operated, step S10 is performed again.

  Note that the betting number setting process is performed as a premise of this step S10. In this betting number setting process, it is determined whether or not a prescribed betting number is set as the betting number. Specifically, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the number of bets on the game has reached a prescribed number of bets (three).

  In step S11, the role lottery means 210 performs a role lottery process. At this time, the result of the winning lottery is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub-control means 300. When the combination lottery process ends, the process proceeds to the next step S12.

  In step S12, rotation variation processing of the rotating reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is performed. After the rotation reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotation speed, when the main control means 200 operates the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotation reel 62 that is rotating, the reel control means 220 causes the rotation reel 62 to The rotation is stopped. The pressing order corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the main control means 200, It is read in the subsequent processing.

In addition, after all stop operations are completed, the rotation stop information of all the rotation reels 62 is transmitted from the transmission unit 280 of the main control unit 200 to the reception unit 310 of the sub control unit 300. Then, when the rotation variation process for all the rotary reels 62 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S13.
In step S13, the stop symbol determination means 230 performs a determination process such as a winning as to whether or not a combination of symbols 61 of a predetermined role is aligned with a combination of symbols 61 on the active line 86. Here, the determination result data of the determination process such as winning is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub-control means 300. When the determination process ends, the process proceeds to the next step S14.

  In step S14, the payout control means 240 performs a payout process corresponding to the determination result of the stop symbol determining means 230. Note that if the result of the determination is that payout is not required, payout processing is not performed. Then, the process ends.

(Processing during AT)
Based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, processing in the AT state by the AT control means 260 will be described.
In step S20, the AT game number lottery shown in FIG. 6 is performed, and the AT game number determined by the lottery is set in the AT game number counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S21.
In step S21, the display game number lottery shown in FIG. 7 is performed, and the display game number determined by the lottery is set in the display game number counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S22.

In step S22, it is determined whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step S23.
On the other hand, if it is not determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, step S22 is performed again.
In step S23, the first subtraction is executed, and "-1" from the AT game number counter and "-1" from the display game number counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S24.

In step S24, it is determined whether or not the restriction period flag is ON. If it is not determined that the restriction period flag is ON, that is, if the restriction period flag is OFF, the process proceeds to the next step S25.
In step S25, it is determined whether or not the result of the combination lottery process performed in step S11 of FIG. 12 is a rare combination, that is, winning of “watermelon” and “cherry”. If it is not determined that the rare role is won, the process proceeds to the next step S26.

In step S26, the second subtraction lottery shown in FIG. 8 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S27.
In step S27, it is determined whether or not the second subtraction lottery in step S26 has been won. When it is determined that the second subtraction lottery is won, the process proceeds to the next step S28. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the second subtraction lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S29 without passing through step S28.
In step S28, the second subtraction is executed, and "-5" from the AT game number counter and "-5" from the display game number counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S29.

In step S29, it is determined whether or not the result of the winning lottery process performed in step S11 of FIG. If it is determined that the winning order is won, the process proceeds to the next step S30. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the winning order is won, the process proceeds to step S40 in FIG. 14 without passing through steps S30 and S31.
In step S30, if the player presses the stop switch 50 in the correct order, that is, if it is determined that the left stop switch L is to be operated first, the left stop switch L is first It is determined whether or not an operation has been performed. If it is not determined that the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is correct, the process proceeds to the next step S31. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is correct, the process proceeds to step S40 in the figure without passing through step S31.

In step S31, the third subtraction is executed, and "-10" from the AT game number counter and "-10" from the display game number counter. Then, the process proceeds to step S40 in FIG.
On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S24 described above that the restriction period flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step S32, where "-1" is set from the restriction period counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S33.

In step S33, it is determined whether or not the restriction period flag is “0”, that is, whether or not the restriction period remains. When it is determined that the regulation period counter is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step S34. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the regulation period counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S40 in FIG. 14 without passing through step S34.
If it is determined in step S25 described above that the winning combination is a rare role, the process proceeds to the next step S35, and the regulation period lottery in FIG. 9 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S36.

In step S36, it is determined whether or not the regulation period lottery in step S35 has been won. If it is determined that the restriction period lottery is won, the process proceeds to the next step S37. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the regulation period lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S26 described above.
In step S37, the restriction period flag is set to “ON”, and “10” is set to the restriction period counter. Then, the process proceeds to step S40 in FIG.

Next, in step S40 of FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the AT game number counter is “0”, that is, whether or not the number of AT games remains. When it is determined that the AT game number counter is “0”, the AT state is ended by turning off the AT flag of ART (AT + RT) and ending AT. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the AT game number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step S41.
Whether or not the AT game number remains is determined based on whether or not the AT game number counter is “0”, but “0” is changed to the “minus” side by the second subtraction or the third subtraction. Since there may be a case where the number of subtractions is exceeded, it may be determined whether or not the number of AT games remains depending on whether or not the AT game number counter is “0 or less”.

In step S41, it is determined whether or not the display game number counter is “0”, that is, whether or not the display game number remains. If it is not determined that the display game number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step S42. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display game number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S44 without passing through step S42 and step S43.
In step S42, the display game number update lottery of FIG. 10 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S43.

In step S43, it is determined whether or not the display game number update lottery in step S42 has been won. When it is determined that the display game number update lottery is won, the process proceeds to the next step S44. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the display game number update lottery has been won, the process returns to step S22 in FIG. 13 without passing through step S44.
In step S44, the number of displayed games is updated. That is, a numerical value corresponding to the number of unreported AT games is added to the display game number counter. Then, the process returns to step S22 in FIG.

(Modification of the first embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the upper limit game period and the initial period of the AT state are managed by the number of games, but not limited to the case of managing by the number of games. It may be.

(Acquired number)
In the case of the number of acquired cards, the upper limit game period is set to, for example, “acquisition of 3000 medals”, and the AT acquisitionable number lottery (corresponding to the AT game number lottery in FIG. 6) is set as the initial period within 3000. Done.
If, for example, 2000 cards are determined by lottery at AT acquisition, the number acquired as the first subtraction every time the game progresses, for example, “8” is acquired from the AT acquisition number when 8 medals are acquired. It will be subtracted.
When the second subtraction lottery is won, for example, 20 sheets are subtracted from the AT acquirable number.
Then, the AT state ends when the AT obtainable number reaches “0”.

(Difference number)
In the case of the difference number, the upper limit game period is set to “when the difference number reaches 1000 pieces”, for example, and the difference number lottery (corresponding to the AT game number lottery in FIG. 6) is made as the initial period within 1000 pieces. Done.
For example, if 500 cards are determined by the difference number lottery, “5” is subtracted from the difference number as a first subtraction every time the game progresses, for example, when 3 wagers and 8 medals are obtained. To go.
When the second subtraction lottery is won, for example, 10 sheets are subtracted from the difference number.
Then, when the difference number reaches “0”, the AT state ends.

(Navigation count)
In the case of the number of times of navigation, the upper limit game period is set to, for example, “when 1000 times of navigation is executed”, and as the initial period within 1000 times, the number of times that navigation is possible (corresponding to the number of lots of AT games in FIG. 6) is Done.
For example, when 700 times is determined by the number of times that navigation is possible, the game progresses, and every time the navigation is executed by winning the push forward, “-1” is calculated from the number of times that navigation is possible. .
When the second subtraction lottery is won, for example, 10 times is subtracted from the possible navigation times.
Then, the AT state ends when the possible number of navigations reaches “0”.
In addition, in the case of the number of times of navigation, not only navigation in the push order role but also suggestive effects such as a rare role suggestion may be included in the number of times of navigation. As a rare role navigation, for example, a red icon may be displayed on the display device 84 when a cherry role is won.

(Other variations)
As described above, by determining the number of AT games from a plurality of games by lottery, it is possible to gain an advantage over the approximate period of time during which the AT state can be executed, and in turn, the approximate profit amount obtained by games in the AT state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined fixed number of AT games may be given, and each AT state may be superior or inferior depending on the ease of subtraction.
In this case, the AT state has an advantageous AT state and an unfavorable AT state, and is different from the above-described second subtraction lottery (FIG. 8) and regulation period lottery (FIG. 9). For example, in the advantageous AT state, the probability of losing to the second subtraction lottery is higher than the disadvantageous AT state, and in the disadvantageous AT state, the probability of winning the second subtraction lottery is higher than the advantageous AT state, For example, in the advantageous AT state, the probability of winning the regulation period lottery is higher than the disadvantaged AT state, and in the unfavorable AT state, the probability of losing to the regulation period lottery is higher than the advantageous AT state. Even if the numbers are the same, depending on the ease of subtraction, an approximate period of time during which the AT state can be executed, and therefore, an approximate profit amount obtained by a game in the AT state may be set to be superior or inferior. In this way, by fixing the amount of the initial number of games at the start of the AT state, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming motivation that may occur when the number of initial games is small, and to play games in the AT state with a sense of expectation. Can be performed.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the second embodiment will be described with a focus on differences from the first embodiment.
In the first embodiment described above, the first subtraction and the second subtraction include the case where the same subtraction amount is subtracted. However, in the second embodiment, the first subtraction and the second subtraction are performed. Does not include the case where the same subtraction amount is subtracted, and the subtraction amounts of the first subtraction and the second subtraction are set to be different.
In the first embodiment, the first subtraction is also performed when the second subtraction is performed. In the second embodiment, the first subtraction and the second subtraction are the same. Only one of them is set to be executed.

In the first embodiment, “−1” is used as the first subtraction and “−5” is used as the second subtraction. In the second embodiment, “−10” is used as the first subtraction. “−3” as the second subtraction.
That is, in the first embodiment, the amount to be subtracted increases when the second subtraction lottery is won, but in the second embodiment, the amount to be subtracted decreases when the second subtraction lottery is won. Is.
For this reason, the subtraction becomes gradual, and the AT state can be played for a longer time than when the first subtraction is executed.
Therefore, in the first embodiment, the player desires to “lose” in the second subtraction lottery, and in the second embodiment, the player desires to “win” in the second subtraction lottery. Therefore, gameability different from that of the first embodiment occurs.

  Also, in the process of subtracting the number of displayed games shown in FIG. 11, in the first embodiment, when the second subtraction lottery is won, the number of displayed games is abruptly subtracted. In this form, when the second subtraction lottery is won, the number of displayed games is gradually subtracted.

In addition, although "-10" was illustrated as 1st subtraction and "-3" was illustrated as 2nd subtraction, it is not limited to this.
Further, the first subtraction and the second subtraction only need to have different subtraction amounts, and the count process may take any form. Specifically, in the first subtraction, a total of “−10” is subtracted by performing a plurality of subtractions, for example, subtraction of both “−3” processing and “−7” processing. When the count process is executed and the second subtraction lottery is won, as the second subtraction, one of the parts of the first subtraction, for example, the count process of “−3” is executed. Also good.

10 gaming machine 12 chassis
14 Front door 16 Symbol display window
20 Upper panel 22 Lower panel
24 Storage and withdrawal means 26 Medal tray
28 Medals outlet
30 Control section 34 Max bet switch
36 Checkout switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit 61
62 Rotating reel 64 Left rotating reel
66 Medium rotation reel 68 Right rotation reel
70 Production equipment
72 Speaker 74 Upper speaker
76 Lower speaker 78 Production lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display device 86 Effective line
100 Controller 200 Main control means
210 Role lottery means 220 Reel control means
230 Stopping pattern judging means 240 Dispensing control means
250 Game control means 251 Normal game control means
252 RT control means 253 Bonus internal medium control means
254 Bonus game control means 260 AT control means
270 Transmission means
300 Sub-control means
310 Receiving means 320 Production control means

Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. .
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a normal game and an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the advantageous game is set to be playable within a predetermined upper limit game period. An initial period within an upper limit game period is determined, and the advantageous game includes at least a first subtraction corresponding to a game process or a game result when a game is played, and the first subtraction from the initial period. It is set to end when the remaining period subtracted by the second subtraction corresponding to different game processes or game results reaches a predetermined value, and the remaining period is not added. is set to, the subtraction of the second of the initial period by subtraction state, and are more subtraction amount by the first subtraction, said game process or the game result of the first subtraction, said second The game process of subtraction When both conditions of the game result are satisfied, both the first subtraction and the second subtraction are executed, and the subtraction amount by the first subtraction and the subtraction amount by the second subtraction are calculated. A gaming machine, wherein the total is set so as not to exceed the upper limit gaming period .

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a normal game and an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the advantageous game is set to be playable within a predetermined upper limit game period. An initial period within an upper limit game period is determined, and the advantageous game includes at least a first subtraction corresponding to a game process or a game result when a game is played, and the first subtraction from the initial period. It is set to end when the remaining period subtracted by the second subtraction corresponding to different game processes or game results reaches a predetermined value, and the remaining period is not added. The subtraction includes at least a first subtraction and a second subtraction having a subtraction amount different from that of the first subtraction. The first subtraction and the second subtraction And either one is executed Are urchin set, the is which of the first subtraction and the second subtraction is performed, is determined by the lottery is executed at a predetermined trigger, the second subtractor and said first subtraction Is executed at different times, and is set so that the sum of the subtraction amount by the first subtraction and the subtraction amount by the second subtraction does not exceed the upper limit game period Gaming machine.

The gaming machine according to the present invention further determines whether or not to execute the first subtraction and / or the second subtraction by a specific trigger by a lottery, and the first lottery by the lottery. When it is decided not to execute the subtraction and / or the second subtraction, the first subtraction and / or the second subtraction is not executed for a predetermined period. To do.
Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of extending a game period during which an advantageous game can be played.
That is, even if a gaming machine has no extra gaming period in which an advantageous game can be played, the gaming period can be extended, and the same game characteristics as a gaming machine with an extra game can be provided.
Then, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that an advantageous game may be able to be continued.
The gaming machine according to the present invention further determines, by lottery, a period for notifying the player of the initial period, notifies the player of the period determined by the lottery, and sets the initial period according to a predetermined condition. Whether or not to further notify the non-notification period not yet notified to the player is determined by lottery.

Claims (6)

A normal game and an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game,
The advantageous game is set to be playable within a predetermined upper limit game period,
Determine the initial period within the upper limit game period,
The advantageous game is set to end when the initial period is subtracted to a predetermined value,
The subtraction includes at least a first subtraction corresponding to a game process or a game result when a game is performed, and a second subtraction corresponding to a game process or a game result different from the first subtraction. And
A gaming machine, wherein a subtraction amount in the initial period by the second subtraction is equal to or greater than a subtraction amount by the first subtraction. A normal game and an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game,
The advantageous game is set to be playable within a predetermined upper limit game period,
The initial period within the upper limit game period is determined by lottery,
The advantageous game is set to end when the initial period is subtracted to a predetermined value,
The subtraction includes at least a first subtraction and a second subtraction having a different subtraction amount from the first subtraction.
The first subtraction and the second subtraction are set so that one of them is executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first subtraction and the second subtraction are executed on different occasions.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first subtraction and / or the second subtraction is not executed at a predetermined opportunity. The first subtraction is a subtraction of a predetermined subtraction amount;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second subtraction is a subtraction of a predetermined subtraction amount or a subtraction of a subtraction amount determined by lottery.   5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a third subtraction including a case where the subtraction is performed more than the second subtraction due to a player's operation. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the frequency at which the first subtraction is performed is higher than the frequency at which the second subtraction is performed.