JP2017202075A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of imparting motivation to continue playing a game to a player.SOLUTION: Advantageous game management means 120, 150 include: advantageous game preparation means 150 which can perform an advantageous game lottery for determining whether or not to execute an advantageous game on the basis that a specific winning combination is won in an internal lottery; and accumulative value management means 120 performing accumulative processing accumulating prescribed value set in accordance with a won specific winning combination. The advantageous game preparation means 150 performs specific advantageous game processing that improves the advantageous degree of processing related to an advantageous game on the basis that an accumulative value by the accumulative processing has reached a prescribed reference value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as one of gaming machines, a spinning machine (slot machine) having a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. In this type of gaming machine, when a player inserts a medal, which is one of the game media, and performs a start operation, the reel rotates and an internal lottery that determines whether or not a winning combination is performed and a stop operation is performed. When the reels stop and the combination of symbols displayed on the stopped reels stops in an internal lottery, a combination of symbols indicating a predetermined winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination, It is determined that the winning combination has been won, and predetermined processing such as payout of game media is performed.

  In addition, in this type of gaming machine, an advantageous gaming state in which a large number of gaming media can be acquired (paid out) is provided as a gaming state, and a specification that is a trigger for a transition lottery related to the transition to the advantageous gaming state The winning of a combination (rare small combination whose winning probability is lower than that of other combinations) is greatly related to the number of payouts of game media (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-236702 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the specific role is an opportunity for the lottery to enter the advantageous gaming state, so the expectation for the winning of the specific role is high, but on the other hand, the specific role that is difficult to win is won. However, if you do not win the transition lottery, you will be disappointed. Therefore, if the specific combination is won but the transition lottery is not won, the interest in the game is lowered, and if it continues, the player may stop the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a player motivation to continuously play a game.

  The first invention is based on the start operation, performs control to start the variation of the symbols arranged in a plurality of columns and internal lottery that can determine whether or not the winning combination, and the combination of the symbols stopped based on the stop operation A game control means for performing predetermined processing determined in advance, a notification means capable of notifying a special effect for assisting the winning of the combination, and an advantageous game in which the special effect is notified by the notification means. An advantageous game management means capable of managing, wherein the advantageous game management means determines whether or not to play the advantageous game based on winning a specific combination in the internal lottery Advantageous game preparation means capable of executing advantageous game lottery, and cumulative processing for accumulating a predetermined value set corresponding to the selected special combination based on winning of the specific combination in the internal lottery Value management means The advantageous game preparation means includes a specific advantageous game process for improving an advantageous degree of a process related to the advantageous game to be performed thereafter based on the cumulative value obtained by the cumulative process reaching a predetermined reference value. To do.

  In the first invention, for example, in a normal game that is not an advantageous game (normal state), the values corresponding to the specific combination when the specific combination is won are accumulated, and the accumulated value (cumulative value) is a predetermined standard. Based on the fact that the value has been reached, it is possible to improve the advantage of processing related to the advantageous game performed thereafter.

  Here, the advantage in the advantageous game is a winning probability such as a lottery performed in order to continue the advantageous game for a longer time, for example, more than the initial number of games set at the beginning of the advantageous game. The probability of winning the initial number of games, the winning probability of the extra lottery that determines whether or not to add the additional number of advantageous games, the probability of winning more games out of the extra number of games, specifying It is the winning probability of a role. Further, improving the advantage means improving the winning probability of any one or more of the above lotteries, which can ultimately increase the number of advantageous games, and continue the advantageous games for a longer time. It becomes possible to do.

In this way, the winning of a specific combination is managed with a value (point), and the specific combination is handled not only as an opportunity for an advantageous game lottery but also as a factor for determining an advantage of processing related to the advantageous game. As a result, even if you won a specific role but did not win the advantageous game lottery, the value (points) is accumulated (added) at the same time, so you can alleviate the disappointment of the player Is possible.
Furthermore, since the cumulative value reaches the reference value and the probability that the specific advantageous game process is performed increases as the specific combination is won, it is possible to give the player motivation to continue the game.

  In addition, for example, in the advantageous game, the cumulative process is performed in response to the winning of the specific role, thereby improving the advantage of the process related to the next advantageous game based on the cumulative value in the normal game after the advantageous game ends. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, for example, by determining the reference value by lottery and making it easy to fluctuate for each lottery, for example, when the reference value is set low, it is easy to achieve the cumulative value reference value, When the reference value is set high, it is possible to provide a state where it is difficult to achieve the cumulative reference value, to diversify the game state, improve the gameability, and improve the fun of the game be able to.

  In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the advantageous game preparation means sets the cumulative value below the reference value when the cumulative value below the set reference value exists as a result of the cumulative processing. The specific advantageous game process is executed based on the cumulative value exceeding the set reference value, and is different from the specific advantageous game process based on the cumulative value exceeding the reference. A special advantageous game process is executed.

In the second invention, when there is a cumulative value below the reference (base point), the specific advantageous game process is executed based on the cumulative value below the reference, and there is a cumulative value exceeding the reference (extra point). The special advantageous game process different from the specific advantageous game process is executed based on the cumulative value exceeding the reference.
In other words, when the cumulative value exceeds the reference value, not only the specific advantageous game process is executed based on the cumulative value below the reference value, but also the special advantageous game process can be executed based on the cumulative value exceeding the reference value. . Thus, an opportunity to execute two types of advantageous game processes can be obtained, and the advantageous game processes can be executed in stages according to the accumulated state of values. Timing of each process may be executed synchronously or asynchronously.

  In addition, for example, even if the special advantageous game process is more advantageous than the specific advantageous game process, even if the advantageous game lottery based on the winning of the specific role may frequently be missed, the cumulative value exceeding the reference value The motivation to continue the game can be given by the benefit of the more advantageous special advantageous game processing obtained when the game is acquired.

  According to a third aspect, in the second aspect, the specific advantageous game process is preferentially a process related to the start of the advantageous game, and the special advantageous game process is a process for continuing the advantageous game. Shall be preferential.

  In the third invention, according to the accumulated value, for example, a process related to the start of an advantageous game is given preferential treatment as a specific advantageous game process. Here, preferential treatment for the start of an advantageous game means, for example, that the winning probability of the advantageous game lottery is improved (including making the winning probability 100%) than the case where the preferential treatment is not given. It is to increase the initial number of games set at the start. Further, as a special advantageous game process, a process for continuing the advantageous game is preferentially performed. Here, preferential processing for continuing an advantageous game means, for example, improving the winning probability of an extra lottery to increase the number of advantageous games executed at a predetermined opportunity during an advantageous game, For example, the number of games to be added is increased, and the number of games is increased (increased) by such preferential processing, so that advantageous games continue.

  Also, advantageous games are managed by the number of game media to be paid out based on the winning of the combination (management such that the end condition for advantageous games is satisfied by paying out the set number of game media to be paid out) In this case, as a special advantageous game process, a lottery that increases the number of game media that can be paid out in an advantageous game may be performed to increase the number of advantageous games played.

  In addition, when advantageous games are managed based on the number of times that a predetermined combination is won in the game (management that satisfies the advantageous game end condition by winning the set number of winning combinations) As the advantageous game process, a lottery that increases the number of winning combinations in the advantageous game may be performed to increase the number of advantageous games played.

  According to the present invention, motivation to continuously play a game can be given to a player.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Similarly, it is a block diagram which shows the relationship of each component of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the transition opportunity of the gaming state and gaming state of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the addition point table of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the defined number point table of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the initial game frequency table of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the success / failure lottery table of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the frequency | count lottery table of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the loop lottery table of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a flowchart for explaining main processing of the slot machine. Similarly, it is a flowchart for explaining main processing of the slot machine. Similarly, it is a flowchart for explaining main processing of the slot machine. Similarly, it is a flowchart for explaining main processing of the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the advantage determination lottery table of the slot machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the advantageous frequency lottery table of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the advantageous loop lottery table of a slot machine.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine S that is a gaming machine of the present embodiment is capable of inserting or paying out medals as game media, for example, a box-shaped casing 1 and an opening on the front side of the casing 1. And a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R (hereinafter also collectively referred to as reels 3L to 3R) housed in the housing 1. Each of the reels 3L to 3R has an outer peripheral surface divided into 21 in the rotation direction, and a plurality of types of symbols (for example, a replay symbol, a bell symbol, a watermelon symbol, a cherry symbol, a bonus symbol, etc.) are preliminarily provided in the partitioned region. Arranged in a predetermined order. On the front surface of the front door 2 are a display window 4 that allows the symbols (upper, middle, and lower symbols) of the reels 3L to 3R to be visible from the front, and the number of credit medals that will be described below, below the display window 4. And a game information display unit 8 comprising a 7-segment display having a credit number display for displaying (limited to 50 at the maximum), a payout display for displaying the number of payout medals at the time of winning, etc. Yes.

  A medal with a built-in medal detection switch 9a (see FIG. 2) that can be inserted into the operation unit OP projecting forward from the front surface of the front door 2 and can be turned on when the inserted medal passes. The number of medals for performing one game from a credit medal (to be described later) based on the insertion slot 9 and the bet switch 10a (see FIG. 2) built in by pressing operation being turned on. And a bet button 10 that enables setting (hereinafter referred to as a bet). Here, the credit medal is medal information (one credit per medal) stored in the main memory 200 described later based on the medal being inserted into the medal slot 9. In addition, the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R can be started on the front vertical surface of the operation unit OP based on the fact that the start switch 15a (see FIG. 2) that protrudes forward and is incorporated by pressing operation is turned on. Corresponding to each of the start lever 15 and the reels 3L to 3R, the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R can be stopped based on the fact that the built-in stop switch 16a (see FIG. 2) is turned on by the pressing operation. A left stop button 16L, a middle stop button 16C, and a right stop button 16R (hereinafter collectively referred to as stop buttons 16L to 16R) are provided. Furthermore, a medal tray 19 for storing medals paid out from the medal payout opening 18 is provided below the operation unit OP.

  Above the display window 4 in the front door 2, an effect display device 5 that constitutes an effect device (notification means) 600 (see FIG. 2) that can display a plurality of types of moving images or still images, and a plurality of types of sound effects. And a speaker 6 for outputting music and an effect lamp 7 having a plurality of types of flashing patterns are provided, so that information relating to the game can be notified.

  In the display window 4, one winning determination line L is set in the left-right direction. The winning determination line L becomes effective when a predetermined number (for example, three) of medals are inserted (set). When the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line L, the winning combination is determined and processing corresponding to winning of the winning combination is executed as described later.

  Inside the housing 1 are a reel unit 30 (see FIG. 2) including a reel 3L-3R and a drive source for rotating the reels 3L-3R, and a medal storage tank (not shown) for storing inserted medals. A hopper unit 32 (see FIG. 2) capable of paying out stored medals in units of one sheet, a power supply unit (not shown) capable of supplying power from the outside to the slot machine S, and a main described later A substrate 100 and a sub-substrate 500 (both see FIG. 2) are provided. The main board 100 and the sub board 500 are connected by unidirectional communication capable of transmitting a signal only from the main board 100.

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

(Main board 100)
As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 100 is a control board for comprehensively controlling the game, and an on signal (in the on state) from the medal detection switch 9a, the bet switch 10a, the start switch 15a, or the stop switch 16a. In addition to performing various arithmetic processes for advancing the game, the output operations of the reel unit 30 and the hopper unit 32 are controlled based on the results of the arithmetic processes.
The function of the main board 100 is realized when the CPU executes software including a program stored in a predetermined memory.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the main board 100 includes a game control means 110, a point management means (advantageous game management means, cumulative value management means) 120, and a prescribed number point determination means (advantageous game management means). , Cumulative value management means) 130, AT management means (advantageous game management means, advantageous game preparation means) 150, and main memory 200.
Here, the main memory 200 stores a ROM in which the system program in the slot machine S of the present embodiment is stored, and various data such as a flag used in the system program generated in the main board 100 and a calculated value. At the same time, it is constituted by a RAM used as a work area. In the main memory 200, for example, a main flag storage unit 201, an AT end determination counter 202, and a point counter 203 are set as storage areas for storing information required for processing by the game control unit 110 and the like. A point table 204, a specified number point table 205, a normal initial number table 206, an advantageous initial number table 207, a success / failure lottery table 208, a number lottery table 209, a loop lottery table 210, and the like are stored.

(Game control means 110)
The game control means 110 manages the progress of the game and operates the start lever 15 and wins based on whether a predetermined number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 or a credit medal is bet. Processing to validate the determination line L is performed. Subsequently, when the start lever 15 is pressed (start operation), the game is started, the reels 3L to 3R are controlled to rotate, and an internal lottery described later is executed, so that the rotation speeds of the reels 3L to 3R are predetermined. On the condition that the speed has been increased, a process for enabling the operation of the stop buttons 16L to 16R is performed. Subsequently, when the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed (stop operation), the stop control table (stored in the main memory 200) so that the reels 3L to 3R stop at the stop positions according to the result of the internal lottery. The stop control is performed with reference to (not shown). Whether or not a symbol combination (hereinafter simply referred to as symbol combination) indicating the winning pattern of the winning combination with reference to a winning determination table (not shown) stored in the main memory 200 is displayed on the winning determination line L. If it is determined that the winning combination is based on the display of the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern of the winning winning combination (game result), the dividend of the winning combination (the medal of the winning winning combination) A control is performed to cause the hopper unit 32 to pay out medals corresponding to the number of payouts), and the medals are paid out from the medal payout port 18 to the medal tray 19 (predetermined processing), and the game is finished.

  Further, the game control means 110 does not insert medals (including credit medals) possessed by the player based on the fact that a replay is won among the roles to be described later, and the same number as the number inserted in the previous game. An automatic insertion process (predetermined process) for automatically inserting the medals for the minute is performed. For the big bonus, control is performed to change a gaming state (to shift to another gaming state), which will be described later, when winning or winning.

  The game control means 110 transmits information related to the result of the above processing such as internal lottery and gaming state to the sub-board 500 as a command signal.

  In this specification, the reels 3L to 3R are rotated by pressing the start lever 15, and then the reels 3L to 3R are stopped by pressing the stop buttons 16L to 16R. As a result, the reels 3L to 3R are displayed on the winning determination line L. The process until the processing based on the symbol combination is completed will be described as a unit game, that is, one game (one game, hereinafter the unit is referred to as “G”).

Hereinafter, main processing and control performed by the game control unit 110 will be described in detail.
(Internal lottery)
The game control unit 110 obtains a random value generated by a random number generation unit (not shown) provided on the main board 100 when the start lever 15 is pressed, and based on the obtained random number value, the main board One internal lottery table corresponding to a gaming state to be described later is referred to from a plurality of internal lottery tables (not shown) provided in 100, and collated with values of fields and the like in which information relating to the role of the internal lottery table is stored Then, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether the winning combination is successful.

  In the internal lottery table (field) to be referred to, various values such as a small role, replay, big bonus, etc. and a value corresponding to the above random number range (for example, 0 to 65535) It is set so that one of the winnings that are not won will correspond.

  For example, the small role consists mainly of “bell” consisting of symbol combinations mainly composed of bell symbols, “cherry” consisting of symbol combinations in which cherry symbols are displayed on at least the reel 3L, and mainly composed of watermelon symbols. "Watermelon" consisting of symbol combinations and multiple "special small roles" and "special small roles" consisting of appropriate symbol combinations for each symbol are set. The number is set to be different. The cherry, watermelon, and special small combination are set as an opportunity for a lottery to shift to an advantageous game state such as a bonus state or an AT state (advantageous game lottery), which will be described later, or an extra lottery lottery during an AT game.

  In addition, in the internal lottery table, a winning combination in which a plurality of types of small roles are associated with the same value so that a plurality of types of small roles (for example, bells and special small roles) are simultaneously won in one internal lottery. A plurality of types of “batting order small roles” are set as areas (fields). Depending on the type of the winning order small winning combination, the winning small combinations vary depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons 16L to 16R (for example, bell or So that either one of the special small roles wins).

Replays A to D are set as replays.
Also, in the internal lottery table, multiple types of “batting order replays” are set as winning areas in which multiple types of replays are associated with the same value so that multiple types of replays are won simultaneously in one internal lottery. Depending on the type of hit order replay that has been won, the replay to be awarded differs depending on the order of pressing the stop buttons 16L to 16R (so that any one of the replays A to D wins).

  A plurality of internal lottery tables are set according to a gaming state (normal state, bonus internal state, and bonus state) described later, and a big bonus is set as a lottery target in the internal lottery table X corresponding to the normal state. However, in the internal lottery table Y corresponding to the bonus internal state and the internal lottery table Z corresponding to the bonus state, the big bonus is excluded from the lottery targets.

  Further, in the internal lottery tables X and Y, there are cases where a plurality of types of batting order miniatures are won, and batting order replay may be won, and in the internal lottery table Z, the bell (the bell is small in batting order). (It is different from the bell that wins in combination), and the internal lottery tables X, Y, and Z may be won independently by cherries, watermelons or special small roles, respectively. Thus, each value is set for each combination. The replay setting state will be described when the replay lottery state is described later.

(Reel control processing)
The game control means 110 performs a reel control process for controlling the rotation and stop of the reels 3L to 3R.
In the reel control process, the reel rotation control for rotating the reels 3L to 3R mainly based on the pressing operation of the start lever 15, and the reels 3L to 3R based on the pressing operation of the stop buttons 16L to 16R, the result of the internal lottery. The symbols attached to the reels 3L to 3R are fluctuated and stopped by performing the reel stop control for stopping in a manner according to the above.

  In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the game control means 110 performs the reel stop control as appropriate when the batting order small role or batting order replay is elected, so that the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pushed, in other words, the reels 3L to 3R. Depending on the stop operation sequence, the reel (symbol) stop position is determined and the winning combination is controlled to be different.

Here, the correct answer pressing order and the incorrect answer pressing order are set in advance for the batting order small combination, and when the batting order small combination is won in the internal lottery, the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the correct pressing order. In such a case, the reels 3L to 3R are controlled so that the bell wins regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons 16L to 16R, and when the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the incorrect pressing order, The reels 3L to 3R are controlled to stop so that the special small combination wins regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons 16L to 16R.
Note that because the bell has a higher payout than the special small role, the player operates more in the correct push order when winning the batting order small role than in the incorrect push order. It can be acquired. Further, based on the winning of the special small role, the replay lottery state described later falls from the replay high probability state to the replay low probability state.

  On the other hand, in the batting order replay, the correct pressing order or the like like the batting order small role is not set, but depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons 16L to 16R, the replays A and B that do not affect the change in the gaming state. Or replay C, which is the opportunity for the replay lottery state to be described later to fall from the replay high probability state to the replay low probability state, and replay D, which is also the opportunity to promote the replay low probability state to the replay high probability state, The reels 3L to 3R are controlled to stop so as to win regardless of the pressing timing of 16L to 16R.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the gaming state transition control, the normal state is set as the initial state, and in the normal state, when the big bonus is won by the internal lottery, the bonus internal state is shifted to the bonus state. Control is performed so that the bonus state is terminated when the total number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 200) in the bonus state, and the state is shifted to the normal state.

Here, in each game state, the replay lottery state is set in each of the corresponding internal lottery tables X, Y, and Z so that the winning probability of replay is different.
The normal state is set so as to be able to shift between a low replay probability state (replay winning probability is 1 / 7.3, for example) and a replay high probability state (replay winning probability is 1 / 1.5, for example). Yes. The bonus internal state is set to the replay probability state (replay winning probability is 1 / 3.7, for example), and the bonus state is set to the no replay lottery state (replay is excluded from the lottery).

  The game control means 110 sets the replay high probability state in response to the replay D winning in the replay low probability state in the normal state, and the replay low probability in response to the replay C or special small role winning in the replay high probability state. Set to state.

  The game control means 110 sets or deletes a flag corresponding to the game state or the replay lottery state in the main flag storage means 201 set in the main memory 200 (hereinafter also referred to as “clear”). Control to shift (set) the state or lottery state of each replay is performed, and accompanying this, internal lottery tables X, Y, and Z referred to in each gaming state are set.

(Point management means 120)
The point management means (advantageous game management means, cumulative value management means) 120 manages predetermined points (value, unit: P) related to the execution conditions of the specific advantageous game processing described later. Specifically, a point lottery is executed, and a cumulative process of accumulating the number of points (values) won is performed.

  In the normal state, the point lottery is performed with reference to the addition point table 204 (see FIG. 4) stored in the main memory 200, for example, triggered by the winning of a specific role such as cherry or watermelon in the internal lottery, The lottery result points are determined.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the addition point table 204, for example, the winning probability of the number of points when cherry is won is 74% for “1P”, 20% for “5P”, 5% for “10P”, “20P” is 1%, the probability of winning the number of points when watermelon is won is “3P” 78%, “10P” and “15P” 10% each, “20P” 2% The winning probabilities of the number of points when winning is set to 84% for “5P” and 5% for “10P”, “15P”, and “20P”, respectively. The winning probabilities of cherry, watermelon, and special small role are in the relationship of cherry> watermelon> special small role.

  The accumulation process is performed by adding (accumulating) the number of points won as a result of the point lottery to the point counter 203 set in the main memory 200.

  The upper limit of points that can be stored by the point counter 203 is set to, for example, “999P”, and more points can be stored than a specified number of points described later. In addition, when the number of points reaches this upper limit, a special advantageous privilege may be given.

  The point management unit 120 performs a point determination process for determining whether or not the accumulated points (cumulative value) accumulated in the point counter 203 has reached a specified number of points described later.

  The point management unit 120 deletes the accumulated points stored in the point counter 203 after the point determination process.

(Prescribed number point determination means 130)
The prescribed number point determination means (advantageous game management means, cumulative value management means) 130 performs a prescribed number point lottery for determining the prescribed number points set in the point counter 203.

  Here, the specified number of points is a reference value related to the execution condition of the specified advantageous game process described later, and when the cumulative point of the point counter 203 reaches a specified number of points (for example, 100P), the specified advantageous point is obtained. The game process execution condition is satisfied.

  The specified number point lottery is executed in order to reset the specified number points every time the bonus game which is an advantageous game or AT game ends, and is stored in the main memory 200 when the bonus state or AT game ends. This is performed with reference to the prescribed number point table 205 (see FIG. 5), and the prescribed number point is determined as a result of the lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the specified number point table 205, for example, the winning probability of the specified number point is 85% for “100P”, 10% for “75P”, 5% for “50P”, and “25P”. It is set to be 1%.

  By setting the specified number of points step by step in this way, the lower the specified number of points won by the specified number of points lottery, the easier the specific advantageous game process execution conditions can be satisfied. It is possible to set a gaming state in which the execution condition of the specific advantageous game process cannot be easily satisfied, and to diversify the game and improve the interest of the game.

  The prescribed number point determining means 130 performs a prescribed number point setting process for setting the prescribed number point determined by the prescribed number point lottery as a cumulative point threshold (reference value) for the point counter 203, and setting a bonus flag or When the AT flag is set, in other words, when the bonus state or AT game is started, the set specified number of points is deleted.

(AT management means 150)
AT management means (advantageous game management means, advantageous game preparation means) 150 performs management related to the AT state (advantageous game state) and games in the AT state (hereinafter also referred to as AT game (advantageous game)).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the AT state is a selectable gaming state set in advance together with the non-AT state in the normal state, and the winning probability of the combination is the same as the normal state, and In the game in which the hitting order replay is won, the production control means 510 described later facilitates winning of a predetermined combination (bell or replay D) based on a command signal from the AT management means 150 (main board 100). A special effect (first special effect and second special effect, which will be described later) is notified to the notification means, for example, the effect display device 5, the speaker 6, or the effect lamp 7 or the like.

  In the AT state, a special effect is executed, and as will be described later, when a batting order small role is won in the internal lottery, a special small role (an opportunity to fall into a replay low probability state and a relative dividend) It is easy to win a bell with a relatively high payout without winning a prize, and if you win the batting order replay, it will be replay D or replay, which is an opportunity to promote to a replay high probability state. Replay A or B that does not affect the lottery state of the player can be easily won, so that it is easy to promote to the replay high probability state, and the replay C that is a chance to fall to the replay low probability state Since it is easy to maintain a replay high probability state that has once been transferred without winning a prize, games that are advantageous to players who are less likely to consume medals and who are more likely to win medals It has become a game). The state in which the AT state is set and the replay lottery state is set to the replay high probability state is referred to as an assist replay time (ART) state (see FIG. 3).

  The AT management unit 150 switches between the AT state and the non-AT state (start and end of the AT state) by setting and canceling the AT flag with respect to the main flag storage unit 201 of the main memory 200.

  The AT management means 150 shifts from the non-AT state to the AT state in the non-AT state (for example, the normal state or the bonus state) based on the fact that the specific combination cherry, watermelon or special small combination is won in the internal lottery. An AT lottery (advantageous game lottery) is performed to determine whether or not (winning) or not (non-winning or off).

The AT management means 150 sets the AT flag when the AT lottery is won and makes the transition to the AT state, and then starts the AT game based on the transition to the ART state with a high replay probability state. Then, the initial number lottery for determining the initial number of games of the AT game (processing related to the start of the advantageous game) is performed.
The initial number lottery is performed with reference to either the normal initial number table 206 or the advantageous initial number table 207 stored in the main memory 200.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the accumulated points of the point counter 203 do not exceed the specified number of points as a result of the point determination processing by the point management unit 120, the AT management unit 150 performs the normal initial count table 206 ( If the initial initial number lottery is performed with reference to FIG. 2 and it is determined that the cumulative number of points exceeds the specified number of points, the advantage that is favored over the normal initial number table 206 as a specific advantageous game process With reference to the initial number table 207 (see FIG. 2), an advantageous initial number lottery (a process related to the start of a preferential advantageous game) is performed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6A, in the normal initial number table 206, the winning probability of the initial number of games is 30% for “30G”, 30% for “40G”, 30% for “50G”, “60G” is set to be 10%.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the advantageous initial number table 207, the winning probability of the initial number of games is 30% for “40G”, 50% for “50G”, 15% for “100G”, “ 200G "is set to 5%.

  The AT management means 150 sets an initial number setting that sets a value (for example, “50”) corresponding to the initial number of games determined by the normal or advantageous initial number lottery to the count value of the AT end determination counter 202 stored in the main memory 200. Process.

  In the present embodiment, by performing the above-described series of processing, even if the specified combination is won, even if it is not the AT lottery and it is not easy to shift to the AT state or the like, it is added based on the selection of the specified combination When the accumulated points exceeded the specified number of points, the AT management means 150 performs the advantageous initial number lottery and the initial number setting process as the specific advantageous game process in the AT game. Will be preferentially treated. In other words, by providing a new function for the winning of the specified role, even if the winning of the specified role does not lead to a winning such as AT lottery, etc. A tamper can be given.

The AT management means 150 performs a decrement process for decrementing the count value of the AT end determination counter 202 every time an AT game is performed, and that the count value of the AT end determination counter 202 has reached “0” as a result of the decrement process. Based on, the AT flag is erased to end the AT state and end the AT game. As described above, the AT game is managed by setting the initial number of games determined by the initial number lottery as one set.
The AT management means 150 starts the decrement processing from the next game (AT game start game) in which the AT state and the replay high probability state are set in a superimposed manner (ART state).

  Note that the AT management means 150 also ends the AT state even when a big bonus is won in the AT state. In this case, even if the value of the AT end determination counter 202 is reset, the AT management means 150 carries over the value of the AT end determination counter 202, sets the AT state again after the big bonus ends, and starts the AT game. Then, the number of games for the remaining count value may be digested.

  The AT management means 150 determines that the next game in the ART state is the start game of the AT game.

  The AT management means 150 adds a predetermined value to the count value of the AT end determination counter 202 (hereinafter referred to as “addition”) in an AT game or an AT state before the AT game (to continue the advantageous game). Process). That is, when the extra process is performed in the AT state, the initial game number determined by the initial number lottery is added (increased) to the count value added by the extra process.

  In the add-on process, an add-on determination lottery to determine whether or not to add an AT game, an add-on determination lottery, and an add-on determination lottery (hereinafter also referred to as the first win of the add-on) will be added to determine the number of games to be added Number of lotteries, addition processing for adding (increase) a value corresponding to the determined number of extra games to the count value of the AT end determination counter 202, and winning probability (loop rate) of a loop execution lottery described later An extra loop lottery is performed to determine

  The extra lottery lottery is executed with reference to the winner lottery table 208 (see FIG. 2) stored in the main memory 200 based on the winning of the cherry, watermelon, or special bonus.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the success / failure lottery table 208 indicates that the winning probability of the extra success / failure lottery is, for example, 15% when the winning combination is cherry, 30% when the watermelon is selected, It is set to be 50%.

  The extra number lottery is executed with reference to the number lottery table 209 (see FIG. 2) stored in the main memory 200 based on the winning of the extra lottery lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the number-of-times lottery table 209, when the winning combination at the time of winning the extra lottery is cherry, the probability that 10G is won as the extra number of games is “35%” and 20G is “30%”. , 30G is set to “25%”, 50G and 100G are set to “5%”, respectively, and if the winning combination is a watermelon, the probability of winning 10G as an additional number of games is “50%”, and 20G If “25%”, 30G is set to “23%”, 50G and 100G are each set to “1%”, and the winning combination is a special small role, the probability that 10G will be won as the number of extra games is “ “85%” and 20G are set to “12%”, and 30G, 50G, and 100G are set to “1%”, respectively.

  In the extra loop lottery, the loop rate is determined with reference to the loop lottery table 210 (see FIG. 2) stored in the main memory 200 based on the winning of the extra lottery lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the loop lottery table 210 shows that the probability of winning “0%” as the loop rate (substantially out of place) is 85% when the winning combination at the time of winning the winning lottery is Cherry, 90% for special small roles, 98% for special small roles, and the probability of winning 50% as a loop rate, 10% for cherry, 8% for watermelon, special small The probability of winning a winning combination of 1% and a loop rate of "90%" is 5% for cherry, 2% for watermelon, and 1% for special small roles. Each is set as follows.

  The AT management means 150 performs a loop execution lottery that determines whether or not to execute the extra number lottery and addition processing based on the loop rate determined by the extra loop lottery. Without performing the lottery determination, the extra number lottery and the addition process based on the extra number lottery are executed, and the loop execution lottery is again performed based on the loop rate. The AT management means 150 repeats the loop processing until the loop execution lottery is removed. If the loop management lottery is lost, the AT management unit 150 does not execute the loop processing and clears the loop rate determined by the additional loop lottery.

  The AT management unit 150 transmits a command signal necessary for an effect control unit 510 (described later) to perform an effect related to the AT state to the sub-board 500 in a timely manner.

(Direction processing)
Next, the rendering process of the slot machine S of this embodiment will be described. The sub-board 500 is in charge of controlling the overall performance. The functions of the sub board 500 are realized by the CPU executing software including a program stored in a predetermined memory, like the main board 100.

(Sub-board 500)
Based on the input of the command signal from the main board 100, the sub board 500 performs various arithmetic processes for executing an effect in accordance with the progress of the game, and based on the result of the arithmetic process, the effect device 600 ( Control of the output operation such as a production by (see FIG. 2).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub board 500 includes an effect control unit 510 and a sub memory 590.
Here, the sub memory 590 includes various types of data such as a ROM that stores a program related to effects in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, flags used in the program related to effects generated in the sub board 500, and calculated values. And a RAM used as a work area. Specifically, the sub-memory 590 stores a table for storing information necessary for each process provided by the sub-board 500, information related to the result of the process, and the like.

(Production control means 510)
The effect control means 510 performs an effect state setting (transition) process for setting an effect state according to the game state from a plurality of types of effect states at a predetermined opportunity in order to execute the effect in accordance with the progress of the game.

  For example, a normal effect state corresponding to the normal state, a bonus winning effect state corresponding to the bonus internal state, a bonus effect state corresponding to the bonus state, an AT effect state corresponding to the AT state, etc. are set as the effect state, respectively. Has been. The effect control unit 510 sets a corresponding effect state based on a command signal related to a game state or the like from the main board 100.

  The effect control means 510 performs control for shifting (setting) the effect state by setting or deleting a flag corresponding to the effect state in the sub flag storage means (not shown) set in the sub memory 590.

  The effect control means 510 refers to an effect data storage area (not shown) of the sub memory 590 in which effect data is stored based on a command signal related to winning of a role or winning from the main board 100 and an effect state. Then, effect control related to the display effect performed via the effect display device 5 which is one of the effect devices 600, the sound effect performed via the speaker 6, or the illumination effect performed via the effect lamp 7 or the like is performed.

  For example, when the effect state is the normal effect state, the effect control means 510 performs a general effect using the character or the like of the slot machine S of the present embodiment. For example, an effect suggesting replay or winning of a small role, winning a big bonus, or a sign effect that suggests the possibility of transition to the AT state over several games, or performed in succession to the sign effect, Control is performed to execute a result effect that displays the presence / absence of a bonus or the result of AT lottery.

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

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

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

  In the AT production state, the production control means 510 pushes the stop buttons 16L to 16R that can win the replay A, B, or D when one of the plurality of batting order replays is won in the internal lottery. A control is performed to cause the effect display device 5, the speaker 6, or the effect lamp 7 to execute the second special effect informing the order. As the second special effect, in order to win the replay A, B, or D, various effects can be adopted as in the first special effect.

  Further, in the AT effect state, the effect control means 510 has won the initial game number determined by the initial number lottery, the fact that the extra lottery is won in the extra process, the extra game number, the extra loop lottery, the loop execution lottery, etc. Control to display the effect on the effect display device 5 is performed.

  Here, as the production mode, not only the effect of winning the number of extra games, the extra loop lottery or the loop execution lottery is notified immediately, but also after a few games from the elected game, or the number of extra games won You may make it alert | report collectively by the last game of AT game.

(Main flow related to games)
With reference to FIGS. 10-14, the flow which concerns on the main processes of the slot machine S is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 10, when the bonus state or AT game is over (YES in S100), the specified number point determination means 130 executes a specified number point lottery (S110), and the selected specified number point is counted as a point counter. It is set to 203 (S120). If the bonus state or the end of the AT game is not recognized in the process of step S100 (NO in S100), the point management unit 120 repeats the process.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11, when the specific role such as cherry or watermelon is won (YES in S200), the point management means 120 executes a point lottery (S210), and the winning point is displayed as a point counter. A point addition process to be added to 203 is performed (S220). In the process of step S200, the point management unit 120 repeats the process if the specific combination winning is not recognized (NO in S200).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the AT management means 150, when a specific role such as cherry or watermelon is won (YES in S300), coincides with the point lottery and point count addition processing by the point management means 120 described above. If the AT lottery is executed (S310), if the AT lottery is won (YES in S320), the AT flag is set (S330), and if the AT lottery is not won (NO in S320), step The process is terminated by skipping S300. Note that, in the process of step S300, the AT management unit 150 repeats the process when the winning of the specific combination is not permitted (NO in S300).

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the AT game starts (shifts to the ART state) (S400 YES), the point management means 120 determines whether or not the accumulated points of the point counter 203 have reached a specified number of points. Processing is performed (S410), and if it is determined that the accumulated points have reached the specified number (YES in S420), the AT management means 150 refers to the advantageous initial number table 207 to determine the advantageous initial number lottery (specification). An advantageous game process is executed (S430), and an initial number setting process (specific advantageous game process) for setting the winning (determined) initial game number in the AT end determination counter 202 is performed (S440).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process in step S410 that the accumulated points have not reached the specified number of points (NO in S420), the AT management unit 150 refers to the normal initial number table 206 to perform the normal initial number lottery. Is executed (S450), and initial number setting processing is performed (S440).

  In this way, when a specific role such as cherry or watermelon is won, even if it is out of AT lottery, points that become factors that increase the probability that the initial number of games of AT games will be preferentially added are added Therefore, the disappointment of the player can be alleviated, and the more points are added, the higher the expectation for the AT game in which the initial number of games is set, which will motivate the game to continue.

  In addition, by changing the specified number of points (reference value) by lottery, when the specified number of points is set low, it is easy to achieve the specified number of accumulated points or the specified number of points is set high. In such a case, it is possible to provide a state where it is difficult to achieve the specified number of accumulated points, to diversify the gaming state, to improve the gameability, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Other embodiments)
The following other embodiments will be described as necessary assuming that they have the same configuration requirements and functions as the above-described embodiment unless otherwise described. For example, the point management unit 120, the AT management unit 150, and the like described below have functions that are not in the above-described embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the point management unit 120 performs, as the point determination process, a first determination process that determines whether or not the accumulated points of the point counter 203 have reached a specified number of points (in the embodiment described above). If the first judgment process is affirmative (when it is judged that the cumulative points have reached the specified number of points), the specified number of points has been exceeded. A second determination process is executed to determine whether or not there is a cumulative number of minutes (exceeding reference cumulative value, hereinafter referred to as an extra point).

  The point management means 120 executes the point determination process (first determination process, second determination process) at a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 G), or when the AT lottery is won or not.

  The point management means 120 clears the cumulative points (the cumulative value below the reference, hereinafter referred to as the base point) stored in the point counter 203 after the first determination process, and the extra points after the second determination process. To clear.

If the first determination process is affirmative, the AT management means 150, for example, has an advantageous AT lottery (specific advantageous game process, advantageous advantage that has been preferentially improved) as compared to the AT lottery of the above embodiment. The process related to the start of the game) is executed. On the other hand, if the result of the first determination process is a negative determination (when it is determined that the cumulative points have not reached the specified number of points), the AT management unit 150 does not execute any process.
Even if the AT management means 150 deviates from the advantageous AT lottery, if it is determined that there is an extra point as a result of the second determination process, the advantageous AT lottery is again performed according to the extra point. Or a process for forcibly winning an AT lottery (for example, a lottery using a lottery table with a winning probability of 100%).
On the other hand, if the AT management means 150 wins the advantageous AT lottery and determines that there is an extra point as a result of the second determination process, the AT management unit 150 gives a preferential treatment to the extra process according to the extra point. The added advantage processing (special advantageous game processing, processing for continuing the preferential advantageous game) is performed. Note that if the result of the second determination process is that the extra point does not exist, the AT management unit 150 does not execute any process related to the extra point.

  Specifically, as the advantageous extra process, for determining whether or not one or more of the initial number lottery, the extra lottery lottery, the extra number lottery, or the extra loop lottery by the AT management means 150 are given preferential treatment The preferential lottery

  As will be described later, the lottery determined as the preferential target by the preferential target lottery is performed with reference to the advantageous lottery table in which the winning probability and the lottery target value are preferentially set, compared to the case where the preferential target is not selected (the embodiment). Is called.

  In the advantageous lottery table, the initial probability number table 207 (see FIG. 6) set with a higher probability of winning more initial games than the normal initial number table 206 is set, and the winning probability is set higher than the winning lottery table 208. Advantageous lottery table 308 (see FIG. 14), advantageous number lottery table 309 (see FIG. 15) in which the winning probability is favored over the number lottery table 209, and advantageous loop lottery in which the winning probability is favored over the loop lottery table 210 A table 310 (see FIG. 16) is set.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the advantageous winning / losing lottery table 308 indicates that the winning probability of the extra winning / losing lottery is, for example, 30% when the winning combination is cherry, 50% when the watermelon is selected, and when the special winning combination is Is set to 75%.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the advantageous number lottery table 309, when the winning combination at the time of winning the extra lottery lottery is cherry, the probability that 50G is won as the extra number of games is “35%”, and 80G is “30%” ”, 100G is set to“ 25% ”, 200G and 300G are set to“ 5% ”, respectively, and when the winning combination is a watermelon, the probability of winning 50G as an additional number of games is“ 50% ”, 80G Is set to be “25%”, 100G is “23%”, 200G and 300G are “1%”, and if the winning combination is a special small role, the probability of winning 50G as the number of added games is “85%” and 80G are set to “12%”, and 100G, 200G, and 300G are set to “1%”, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the advantageous loop lottery table 310, the probability that “0%” is won as the loop rate (substantially out of place) is added, and when the winning combination at the time of winning the lottery lottery is cherry, 70% , 80% for watermelon, 90% for special small roles, and the probability of winning 80% as a loop rate is 25% for cherry, 15% for watermelon, The probability of winning 5% for a special small combination and “90%” as a loop rate is set to 5% for any of cherry, watermelon, and special small combination.

  When the initial number lottery is determined as a preferential target by the preferential treatment lottery, the AT management means 150 performs the initial number lottery with reference to the advantageous initial number table 207, and determines that the extra lottery lottery is determined as the preferential target. If the advantageous lottery is determined with reference to the advantageous lottery table 308 and the additional number lottery is determined as the preferential target, the additional number lottery is performed with reference to the advantageous number lottery table 309 and the additional loop lottery is preferentially performed. When the target is determined, an additional loop lottery is performed with reference to the advantageous loop lottery table 310.

  In the present embodiment, by performing a series of processes as described above, the cumulative number of points is determined based on the specified number of points (reference value), the base point equal to or less than the specified number of points, and the extra points exceeding the specified number of points. By using it divided into stages, a privilege can be given to a player divided into a plurality.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, it is possible to give the following deformation | transformation and change with respect to these embodiment within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. Moreover, it is possible to combine suitably each structural member, process, conditions, etc. in said one Embodiment of this invention, and the following modification.

(Modification 1)
In the above embodiment and other embodiments, bonus games and AT games are provided as advantageous games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a pseudo bonus that can be transferred via a chance zone state may be provided. .

  Here, the pseudo bonus is in the ART state in practice and is managed by the AT management means 150, but is managed by the number of medals paid out unlike the AT game. Moreover, in the pseudo bonus, the display control is performed by the effect control means 510 in a manner that approximates a big bonus that is different from the AT game effect state.

  The chance zone state is a state in which a lottery state of a pseudo bonus lottery described later is preferentially managed, and is managed by the chance zone management means 140. The state where the lottery state is preferentially mentioned here means, for example, that the winning probability of the pseudo bonus lottery is in a high probability state and / or the winning of the opportunity so that the execution probability of the pseudo bonus lottery is high. It is a state where the probability is improved. In the chance zone state, the effect control unit 510 executes an effect with a sense of tension and expectation more than other effect states in accordance with the gaming state in which the pseudo bonus lottery is executed with a high probability.

  In the non-AT state, the chance zone management means 140 performs a chance zone transition lottery for shifting to the chance zone state in response to the winning of a specific role such as cherry or watermelon in the internal lottery, and the winning of the lottery Then, a chance zone state in which a predetermined number of games (for example, 12G) is set as one set is started.

  In the chance zone state, the AT management means 150 performs a pseudo bonus lottery triggered by the winning of a specific role such as cherry or watermelon, starts the AT state triggered by the winning of the lottery, and then, based on the special performance Based on the fact that the bonus replay, which is a trigger for the transition to the replay high probability state, is won and the replay high probability state is entered and the state is shifted to the ART state, the pseudo bonus game is started.

  In the pseudo bonus game, the AT management means 150 counts the number of medals paid out and, based on the fact that the cumulative total has reached 200, cancels the pseudo bonus flag, ends the pseudo bonus state, and ends the pseudo game. .

  For example, when it is determined that the accumulated points of the point counter 203 have reached a specified number of points based on the point determination processing by the point management unit 120 as in the above-described embodiment when the state is shifted to the chance zone state, the pseudo bonus The winning probability of the lottery may be improved, or the pseudo bonus lottery may be forcibly won.

  Further, as in the other embodiment, the chance zone management unit 140 and the AT management unit 150 may control the chance zone state and the pseudo bonus by using the base point and the extra point.

  Specifically, when the first determination process by the point management unit 120 is affirmative in the normal state, the chance zone management unit 140 changes the gaming state from the normal state to the chance zone state based on the base point. The AT management means 150 improves the winning probability of the pseudo bonus lottery in the chance zone state based on the extra point determined by the second determination process, or forcibly makes the pseudo bonus lottery win. Also good.

(Modification 2)
In the above embodiment and other embodiments, the AT game is managed by the number of games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be managed by the number of medals paid out during AT games. That is, the AT game end condition may be determined by the total number of medals paid out during AT game. Accordingly, the number of AT games can be increased by increasing the number of medals that can be paid out in AT games.

  In this case, instead of lottery processing for managing the number of games, lottery processing for appropriately managing the number of medals to be paid out is performed.

  For example, in place of the “initial number lottery” in the above embodiment, the AT management unit 150 executes an initial payout lottery for determining the number of medals to be paid out (number of payouts) as an AT game end condition. Instead of “lottery”, a payout addition determination lottery is executed to determine whether or not the number of payouts is to be added, and instead of “lottery for lottery”, a payout number lottery for determining the number of payouts to be added Execute.

  In addition, the AT management means 150 does not give a value corresponding to the number of games to the AT end determination counter 202 but the payout possible number determined by the lottery (initial payout lottery, payout extra lottery, payout lottery, etc.). An addition process is performed, and the value corresponding to the number of medals actually paid out is stored in the AT end determination counter 202 when the medals are paid out based on the winning of a small role or the like in an AT game. A process of subtracting from the available payout number is performed.

(Modification 3)
Further, instead of managing the AT game by the number of games, it may be managed by the number of winning of a predetermined combination (for example, replay, bell, etc.). That is, the AT game end condition may be determined by the number of winnings such as a bell during AT game. Accordingly, the number of AT games can be increased by increasing the possible number of winning combinations in AT games.

  In this case, instead of lottery processing for managing the number of medals to be paid out, lottery processing for managing the number of winning combinations is appropriately performed.

  For example, the AT management unit 150 determines the number of winning combinations (the number of possible winnings) stored in the AT end determination counter 202, which is an AT game end condition, instead of the “initial number lottery” in the embodiment. Execute the lottery, and instead of the “Additional lottery lottery”, perform the winners lottery lottery to determine whether or not to increase the number of possible winners, and win instead of the “extra lottery” A winning lottery is performed to determine the number.

  In addition, the AT management means 150 is not the value corresponding to the number of games for the AT end determination counter 202, but the combination determined by the lottery (the initial lottery lottery, the winning number extra lottery, the lottery lottery, etc.). An addition process for adding the number of possible winnings is performed, and a decrementing process for decrementing from the number of possible winnings stored in the AT end determination counter 202 is performed based on the winning of the combination in the AT game. In addition, a predetermined combination to be targeted may be determined in advance, may be arbitrarily selected by the player, or may be determined by lottery.

(Modification 4)
In the above-described embodiment and other embodiments, the point management unit 120 adds (cumulatively) points corresponding to the selected specific combination to the point counter 203 when the specific combination is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, points may be added to the point counter 203 only when a shift to AT lottery, pseudo bonus lottery, chance zone shift lottery, or the like executed upon winning of a specific combination is made. Also, more points may be added to those who are out of the lottery than in the case of winning.

(Modification 5)
In the above embodiment and other embodiments, only in the normal state, the cumulative process is performed in response to the winning of the specific role, and based on the cumulative points by the cumulative process, the specific advantageous game process or special process related to the AT game to be performed thereafter is performed. Although advantageous game processing is performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the AT state or bonus state (bonus internal state), the cumulative processing is performed in response to the winning of a specific role, and based on the cumulative points by the cumulative processing Thus, the specific advantageous game process and the special advantageous game process may be performed in the normal state and the AT state after the advantageous game ends.

  Thus, for example, when the accumulated points reach a specified number of points in the AT state or the bonus state, the advantage of processing related to the AT game in the normal state or AT game after the end of the AT state or bonus state. (Winning probability of each lottery) can be improved.

  In this case, the specified number of points set in the point counter 203 are deleted at the time of winning the AT lottery or at the time of winning the bonus, and the specified number of points determined by the specified number of points at the start of the AT game or at the transition to the bonus state are used. Make a new setting.

(Modification 6)
In the above embodiment and other embodiments, one value is set for the point counter 203 as the specified number of points. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of values determined by lottery may be set. Good.

  For example, the prescribed number point determination means 130 executes a prescribed number point lottery to determine a plurality of prescribed number points, and sets the determined prescribed number points in the point counter 203. The specified number of points multiple lottery is performed based on a predetermined opportunity, for example, the end of the AT game or the bonus state, and a plurality of (for example, four) random numbers (for example, 1 to 999) within a predetermined range. A predetermined number of points are determined by acquiring a value (for example, 25P, 50P, 100P, 300P).

  The predetermined number of points determined in plural is, for example, from a low value to a first specified number point (for example, 25P), a second specified number point (for example, 50P), a third specified number point (for example, 100P), a fourth specified number point ( For example, 300P) and the Nth specified number point (NP) are set in stages. On the other hand, the first requirement is satisfied when the accumulated points of the point counter 203 reach the first specified number point (25P), and the second requirement is satisfied when the second specified number point (50P) is reached. When the third specified number point (100P) is reached, the third requirement is satisfied, and when the fourth specified number point (300P) is reached, the fourth requirement is satisfied. In this case, when each requirement from the first requirement to the fourth requirement is satisfied, each privilege to be granted may be the same, but different from each other, for example, first requirement <second requirement <third As the requirement level becomes higher as requirement <fourth requirement, the value of the privilege may be improved.

  The privilege to be given here determines whether or not one or more or all of the addition processing (the initial number lottery by the AT management means 150, the extra lottery lottery, the extra number lottery, or the extra loop lottery are given preferential treatment. Preferential treatment lottery), and the higher the required requirement level, the more the preferential treatment lottery or the lottery win probability.

(Modification 7)
In the above embodiment and other embodiments, the prescribed number point determining means 130 is provided and the prescribed number point can be changed for each lottery by the prescribed number point lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this and may be determined in advance. . In this case, the predetermined number of points may be single or plural.

(Modification 8)
In the other embodiment, the AT management means 150 performs the preferential treatment lottery based on (existence / existence) of the extra points. Instead, the preferential treatment lottery is gradually performed according to the number of extra points. The preferential object may be enlarged or reduced. For example, the larger the number of extra points, the more the lottery among the initial number lottery, the extra lottery lottery, the extra number lottery, and the extra loop lottery will be favored, and the smaller the number of extra points, the fewer lottery will be favored. Make it easier. Specifically, in the preferential treatment lottery table referred to in the preferential treatment lottery, for example, when the extra point is the first value (for example, 100P) or more, all the lotteries are the second value (for example, 50P) or more. If it is less than the first value, any three of the lotteries will be selected, and if it is less than the second value, any one of the lotteries will be selected so that it will be subject to preferential treatment. The probability is set, and the AT management means 150 executes the preferential treatment lottery with reference to the preferential treatment lottery table.

(Modification 9)
In the other embodiment, when it is determined that there is an extra point, a single advantageous lottery table (an advantageous initial number table 207, an advantageous initial / invalid lottery table 308, an advantageous number lottery) according to the lottery related to the advantageous extra process. Various lotteries (advantage addition processing) are performed with reference to the table 309 and the advantageous loop lottery table 310). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of lottery tables to be referred to in each lottery are provided according to the winning probability. In this way, the AT management means 150 may determine a lottery table to be referred to from a plurality of lottery tables according to the number of extra points.

  For example, when the extra point is a first value (for example, 100P) or more, the first advantage winning / lottery table having a high winning probability, and for the second value (for example, 50P) or less, the winning probability is Is a moderate second advantage / lottery table, and if it is less than the second value, the third advantage / lottery table with a low win probability is easily determined as the lottery table to be referred to. Note that the third advantageous win / fail lottery table is set to have a higher win probability than the winner / lottery table 208 in the embodiment.

(Modification 10)
In the other embodiment, when it is determined that the accumulated points have reached the specified number of points, the advantageous AT lottery (specific advantageous game process) is executed based on the base points. Even if the specified number of points is not reached, the advantageous AT lottery may be performed by changing the winning probability of the AT lottery according to the accumulated points. For example, the lower the cumulative points are, the lower the percentage of preferential treatment (winning probability in advantageous AT lottery), and the lower (higher) the prescribed number of points, the preferential proportion (winning probability in advantageous AT lottery). To increase. Specifically, when the winning probability of the AT lottery is set to 10%, for example, when the preferential treatment rate is low, for example, 1% is added, and the winning probability of the advantageous AT lottery is set to 11%, and the preferential treatment rate is high. In some cases, for example, 30% is added, and the winning probability of the advantageous AT lottery is set to 40%. In this modification, the preferential treatment rate is set to be the highest when the accumulated points reach the specified number.

(Modification 11)
In the other embodiment, the advantageous AT lottery is executed based on the base point, and the advantageous addition process is performed based on the extra point, so that both processes are executed in time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing may be performed simultaneously.
Further, the special advantageous game process based on the extra point may be more advantageous than the specific advantageous game process based on the base point, or vice versa.

3 reel, 5 effect display device, 100 main board, 110 gaming state control means, 120 point management means, 130 prescribed number point determination means, 150 AT management means, 200 main memory, 201 main flag storage means, 202 AT end determination counter , 203 point counter, 204 addition point table, 205 specified number point table, 206 normal initial number table, 207 advantageous initial number table, 208 unsuccessful lottery table, 209 number of times lottery table, 210 loop lottery table 500 sub-board, 510 effect control means 590 Sub memory, 600 Production equipment S Slot machine

Claims (3)

Based on the start operation, the control for starting the variation of the symbols arranged in a plurality of rows and the internal lottery that can determine whether or not the winning combination is determined, based on the stop operation, predetermined based on the combination of the stopped symbols A game control means for performing a predetermined process, a notification means capable of notifying a special effect for assisting the winning of the combination, and an advantageous game management capable of managing an advantageous game in which the special effect is notified by the notification means A gaming machine comprising means,
The advantageous game management means is capable of executing an advantageous game lottery for determining whether or not to play the advantageous game based on the fact that the specific combination is won in the internal lottery;
A cumulative value management means for performing a cumulative processing for accumulating a predetermined value set corresponding to the selected specific combination based on winning the specific combination in the internal lottery,
The advantageous game preparation means executes a specific advantageous game process for improving an advantage of a process related to the advantageous game to be performed thereafter based on the fact that the cumulative value obtained by the cumulative process has reached a predetermined reference value. A gaming machine characterized by The advantageous game preparation means is a result of the accumulation process,
When the below-reference cumulative value below the set reference value exists, the specific advantageous game process is executed based on the below-reference cumulative value.
When there is a cumulative reference value exceeding the set reference value, a special advantageous game process different from the specific advantageous game process is executed based on the cumulative value exceeding the standard. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The specific advantageous game process shall be given preferential treatment for the start of the advantageous game,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the special advantageous game processing is preferentially processed for continuing the advantageous game.

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