JP2017221424A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can improve an interest in a game of a player, and which has variety in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining win/loss of plural kinds of roles containing a small role and a replay; and advantageous period control means 200 for performing control related to shift, between an advantageous period which is a period for executing a game in which a winning auxiliary control for assisting winning of a specific role can be executed, and a non-advantageous period which is a period for executing a game in which the winning auxiliary control cannot be executed. The game machine has, as advantageous periods, a first advantageous period, and a second advantageous period in which the winning auxiliary control is executed by the advantageous period control means 200 at a frequency higher than in the first advantageous period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (swivel type gaming machine, slot machine) including a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine has an internal lottery triggered by the player's rotation start operation and starts rotating a plurality of reels, and the player's stop operation triggers an aspect according to the result of the internal lottery. The control is performed to stop a plurality of reels. The game result is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals are paid out according to the game result.

  In the above-described gaming machine, a winning combination of a combination is made by shifting from a normal rendering state, which is a rendering state in which a normal game is performed, to an assist time state, which is a rendering state in which a winning prize assisting effect is performed to assist winning a winning combination. There is a known configuration that can change the probability and make it easier to acquire game media. After the transition to the assist time state, the assist time state is established when a condition for ending the predetermined assist time state is satisfied. Has been disclosed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-204772 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in the assist time state when the difference between the number of game media paid out in the assist time state and the number of game media inserted in the assist time state exceeds a predetermined threshold value It is determined that the condition for ending is satisfied and the assist time state is ended. Here, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the production state is the normal production state, the winning assistance effect is not always executed when the winning combination for the winning assistance effect is won, and the production state Is in the assist time state, the winning assistance effect is always executed when the winning combination for winning the winning effect is selected. For this reason, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to pre-read the winning combination depending on the presence or absence of a winning assist effect in the assist time state, and the presence or absence of a winning assist effect is fixed depending on the effect state. As a result, it has become difficult to give diversity to games.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that has a variety of games and can improve the interest of the player in the game.

(1) The present invention includes a plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means (120) for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of roles including a small role and a replay are successful;
A start switch (230) for detecting a start operation by the player;
A stop switch (240) provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel;
Based on the detection of the start operation by the start switch, the plurality of reels are rotated, based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch and the result of the internal lottery determined by the internal lottery means. Reel control means (130) for performing reel stop control for stopping the reels;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the active line (L1). 140)
Between an advantageous period in which a game capable of executing a winning assist control for assisting a winning of a specific role is executed and a non-advantage period in which a game incapable of executing the winning auxiliary control is executed Advantageous period control means (200) for performing control related to the transition of
The advantageous period is
A first advantageous period;
And a second advantageous period in which the winning assist control is executed at a frequency higher than that of the first advantageous period.

  In the present invention, an advantageous period in which a game capable of executing a winning assist control for assisting the winning of a specific role is executed, and a non-advantage period in which a game incapable of executing the winning assist control is executed, Advantageous period control means for performing control related to the transition between the first advantageous period and the second advantageous period in which the winning assistance control is executed at a frequency higher than the first advantageous period; It is comprised so that it may have.

  That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the first advantageous period and the second advantageous period having a difference in the frequency at which the winning assist control is executed as the advantageous period during which the game capable of executing the winning assist control is executed. Therefore, it is possible to have a difference in the frequency of performing the winning assist control in the game after the transition from the non-advantage period to the advantageous period, and the game in the advantageous period has diversity and The interest in games can be improved.

  (2) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the advantageous period control means can execute an end process which is a process of ending the control related to the advantageous period and starting the non-advantage period in the first advantageous period. It is characterized by that.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention can execute the ending process by the advantageous period control means in the first advantageous period where the winning assist control is executed less frequently than in the second advantageous period. It is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game by having a variety of games.

(3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the advantageous period control means includes:
Starting the first advantageous period after the end of the second advantageous period;
In the first advantageous period, it is possible to execute an end process that is a process of ending the control related to the advantageous period and starting the non-advantage period;
The first advantageous period includes a plurality of types of first advantageous periods in which the conditions under which the termination process is executed by the advantageous period control unit are different.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention can start a plurality of types of first advantageous periods with different conditions under which the termination process is executed as the first advantageous period that is started after the end of the second advantageous period. The player can enjoy different game characteristics depending on the first advantageous period to be started, and the game can be more diverse and the player's interest in the game can be improved.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which has a diversity in a game and can improve the interest to a player's game can be provided.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table in the non-RT state-RT2 state, a bonus internal state, and a bonus state of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a figure explaining the winning aspect of the small role that can be won in the non-RT state to RT2 state and bonus internal state of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, (B) is a small that can be won in the bonus state It is a figure explaining the winning mode of a role. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a period transition diagram concerning the non-advantageous period and the advantageous period controlled by the advantageous period control means in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called spinning-type game machine, and is a type of game machine that performs a game using a medal as a game medium.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 as a plurality of reels is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit 320 (see FIG. 2) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower part of the reel unit in the housing. In addition, a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, and the like are mounted in the casing of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, and a control board that controls the operation of the slot machine 1 is also housed.

  The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 each have an outer peripheral surface divided into 20 regions (hereinafter, each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals. One of the symbols is arranged. Further, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (not shown) as reel driving means, and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping motor, and the number of drive pulses of the stepping motor. And by controlling the pulse width and the like, the frame can be stopped in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit and a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stepping motor rotates and drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 according to the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is cut off. Then, as the rotation of the stepping motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so that they can be opened and closed individually. The front upper door UD is provided with a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol) can be observed from the front of the slot machine 1 through the display window DW.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and an effective line is set depending on the combination of the display positions of each reel. Is set. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number, is a non-RT state to an RT2 state in which the replay winning modes are different from each other, and a bonus is provided. It is set to 3 in any gaming state of the bonus internal state that is the gaming state that is shifted when winning and the bonus state that is the gaming state that shifts when the bonus is won, corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions. When a medal is inserted, an effective line L1 constituted by the middle stages of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is activated.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line L1 in the display window DW, and when the symbol combination on the effective line L1 is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined role, As a winning combination, medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320.

  A game information display section DS is provided on the front upper door UD. The game information display unit DS includes an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, and the like. The number of medals credits, the number of medals paid out or won in one game, and the total number of medals paid out or won in a bonus state. A variety of game information such as information on the winning combination in the current game, information indicating how to press the stop buttons B1 to B3 related to the payout of medals, and the like are displayed.

  The game information display section DS includes a main control display device 500 composed of a 7-segment display, and when the specified number of medals are inserted and the start lever SL is operated, the game is won in this game. When a notification display which is a display corresponding to a winning command which is a control signal created based on winning information which is information on the winning combination is displayed and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped after the notification display is displayed. When the notification display is completed, the number of medals paid out or the number of acquired medals is displayed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, each segment of the main control display device 500 is lit and extinguished in a display mode according to the winning command, so that the player can guess which role is won in the internal lottery. Such notification display is executed.

  Further, the main control display device 500 is a dot of a 7-segment display and lights up when the advantageous period is started by the advantageous period control means 200 described later, and the advantageous period is not started, that is, is not advantageous. There is provided an advantageous period notifying unit 500A for notifying whether or not the advantageous period is started by turning off the light when the period is started.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a display device 330 for performing effects. The display device 330 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various videos and images for assisting the game or exciting the game. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for producing effects are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or exciting the game are output.

  Various operation means are provided on the front lower door DD. As the operation means, a single bet button BT for inserting one medal and a max bet button MB for inserting a predetermined number of medals as input operation means for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal. The first lever R1 to the third reel R3 are rotated and driven by a start lever SL as a game start operation means for causing the player to execute a start operation that triggers the start of the game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Stop buttons B1 to B3 as stop operation means for causing the player to execute a stop operation that triggers the stop of each of the reels R1 to R3, and an adjustment button BS for adjusting the credited medals. Is also provided.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or when the medal is credited more than the predetermined insertion number, the player presses the single bet button BT as many times as the predetermined insertion number. By performing a single bet operation or a max bet operation in which the max bet button MB is pressed, a predetermined number of inserted medals are set in the inserted state, and rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be started. Set to ready state. And when a player performs start operation with respect to the start lever SL, while rotating the 1st reel R1-3rd reel R3 by the drive of a stepping motor in a control board, the internal lottery using a random number is performed, On the condition that the rotation speeds of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are increased to a predetermined speed and become a steady rotation, the pressing operation of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is permitted, that is, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3. The stop operation by is activated.

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 (hereinafter referred to as “pressing timing”) at an arbitrary timing, the stop signal output built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is output. A stop switch 240 as a means performs an ON operation to change a reel stop signal output to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state. Here, the stop switch includes, for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure sensor, and the like.

  In addition, when the player releases the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 perform the OFF operation, and the reel stops to be output to the control board. The signal is changed from the ON state to the OFF state. Then, the control board responds to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the press timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped at the stop position.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and the number of medals according to the game result is paid out from the medal payout port MO to the medal tray MP. ing. Further, when the settlement button BS is pressed while the credited medal is stored in the gaming machine, it corresponds to the number of credits (number of credited medals) from the hopper unit 320 when the settlement button BS is pressed. A settlement process for paying out the number of medals is executed, and the medals are paid out from the medal payout exit MO to the medal tray MP.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is controlled by game control means 10 as a control board. The game control means 10 receives input signals from the input means of the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, the setting change switch 250 and the reset switch 260 as a plurality of operation detection means, Various operations for performing the above are performed, and operations of output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the acoustic device 340, and the main control display device 500 are controlled based on the calculation results. The functions of the game control means 10 are various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), hardware such as RAM, or a predetermined information stored in advance in a ROM, etc. It is realized by software consisting of these programs.

  The game control means 10 includes a setting change means 100, an insertion acceptance means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a gaming state. It includes a transition control unit 170, an effect control unit 180, a storage unit 190, and an advantageous period control unit 200. Each means constituting the game control means 10 reads and executes each control program stored in advance in the storage means 190 when each control process is executed.

  The setting change unit 100 performs control to change the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a setting key is inserted into a key cylinder constituting the setting change switch 250 provided in the power supply device housed in the storage box BX, and clockwise (or counterclockwise). When the setting key is turned, the switch of the power supply device is operated to supply power to the power supply device as a condition for permitting the change of setting (setting change permission condition). The setting change unit 100 controls the slot machine 1 to a state in which setting change is permitted (setting change permission state) when the setting change permission condition is satisfied.

  In the setting change permission state, the setting change means 100 sets the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 191 every time it receives an input signal from the reset switch 260 provided in the power supply device. ..Circuitally change in the order of setting 6 → setting 1 →. In the slot machine 1, the operation of the start switch 230 in the setting change permission state is a condition for confirming the setting, and the set value storage means is based on the start signal from the start switch 230 that is operated by operating the start lever SL. The setting value stored in 191 is confirmed and the setting change permission state is terminated. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of some winning areas among the winning areas that can be won by internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 are changed according to the setting value determined in the setting value storage means 191. The

  The insertion accepting unit 105 performs a process of validating the game start operation for the start lever SL based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions (three) during the insertion acceptance period for accepting the insertion of medals. . Specifically, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the insertion accepting unit 105 puts the inserted medals into the insertion state with the specified number of insertions as the limit in accordance with the operation of the medal insertion switch 210. Set. In addition, when the bet operation in which the single bet button BT or the max bet button MB is pressed in a state where the medal is credited is performed, the insertion accepting unit 105 performs the specified number of insertions as the bet switch 220 is activated. The credited medal is set to the inserted state with the limit of.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first depressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the predetermined number of insertions is accepted as the game start operation by the player, It is an opportunity to start the rotation of the reels R1 to R3, and an internal lottery means 120 described later is an opportunity to execute an internal lottery.

  The random number generation means 110 is means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random number can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts a numerical value so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In the present embodiment, the “random number” is not limited to a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are substantially irregular. Values that can function as random numbers are also included.

  The internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery that determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal that is output when the player executes a start operation on the start lever SL and the start switch 230 detects the start operation. This is a means for performing lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, the internal lottery table stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190 is selected based on the current gaming state to use the internal lottery table. To do. In each internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535) is associated with various combinations such as replays, small roles, bonuses, and losing. .

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table A to an internal lottery table E that are internal lottery tables selected when the gaming state is a non-RT state to an RT2 state, a bonus internal state, or a bonus state. As shown in FIG. 3, the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D selected when the gaming state is the non-RT state to the RT2 state and the bonus internal state have the same winning probability in the winning area including the small role. As the winning areas that are set and include only small roles, the winning area “bat order bell 1” to the winning area “bat order bell 6”, the winning area “common bell role”, the winning area “rare role”, and the winning area Random numbers are respectively associated with the “missing role”.

  Further, in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C, only a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) as a continuous operating device related to the first type special feature prepared as a bonus in this embodiment is won. The winning area “BB”, which is the winning area to be won, the winning area “BB & Rare”, which is the winning area where the BB and the small role are won, and the winning area where the BB and the replay are duplicated are won. The winning area “BB & Rare Replay” is set as a lottery target. On the other hand, in the internal lottery table D selected in the bonus internal state, which is a gaming state that shifts when BB is won, the random number associated with the winning area “BB” in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C is Random numbers associated with the winning area “BB & Rare Replay” and associated with the winning area “BB & Rare Replay” and associated with the winning area “BB & Rare Replay” Is associated with the winning area “Rare Replay”. In the internal lottery table E selected when the gaming state is the bonus state, a random number is associated with the winning area “JAC” as a winning area including a small role.

  FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a winning area that includes only a small combination out of winning areas that can be won in the non-RT state to the RT2 state and the bonus internal state. As shown in FIG. 4 (A), in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, bells, special small roles 1 to 6 and rare roles are given as winning small roles (hereinafter referred to as “winning roles”). The winning area “batting order bell 1” to winning area “batting order bell 6” is set as the winning area (winning mode) of the small part where multiple types of winning combinations are won in duplicate. Yes.

  Here, the “batting order” means the order in which the pressing operation is performed on the stop button B1 to the stop button B3, and includes six hitting orders of the hitting order 1 to the hitting order 6. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 is an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to an operation for stopping the third reel R3. For this reason, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 changes, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 changes.

  The batting order 1 is a batting order referred to as a so-called forward push in which a stop operation is executed in the order of the stop button B1, the stop button B2, and the stop button B3. The batting order 2 is a batting order called so-called scissors, in which stop operations are executed in the order of the stop button B1, the stop button B3, and the stop button B2. The batting order 3 is a batting order in which stop operations are executed in the order of the stop button B2, the stop button B1, and the stop button B3. The batting order 4 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of the stop button B2, the stop button B3, and the stop button B1. The batting order 5 is a batting order in which stop operations are executed in the order of stop button B3 → stop button B1 → stop button B2. The hitting order 6 is a hitting order called so-called reverse pressing in which stop operations are executed in the order of stop button B3 → stop button B2 → stop button B1.

  In the following description, the reel control means 130 starts the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and the player first presses one of the effective stop buttons B1 to B3. Also described as the first stop operation, the player can effectively stop the rotation of one reel corresponding to the stop button pressed by the first stop operation among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Depressing one of the buttons B1 to B3 is also referred to as a second stop operation, and among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, a reel corresponding to the stop button pressed by the first stop operation; Stop button B that is effective for the player in a state in which the rotation of the two reels with the reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed in the second stop operation has stopped. Also described as the third stop operation that depresses either the ~ stop button B3.

  The winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” is a winning area where the bell and any one of the special small roles 1 to 6 overlap. Here, when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed in an appropriate batting order at the time of winning in the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6”, the bell is pressed at the timing of pressing each stop button. For example, when the winning combination is a winning combination in the winning area “batting order bell 1”, when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order 1, the winning combination is made. In addition, special small role 1 to special small role 6 are pressed by stop button B1 to stop button B3 in a batting order other than the batting order that can win a bell when winning in winning area “batting order bell 1” to winning area “batting order bell 6”. It is a winning combination that can be won when operated and when each stop button is pressed appropriately. For example, when the winning area “batting order bell 1” is won, any one of batting order 2 to 6 When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the order of hitting and the pressing timing of each stop button is appropriate, a prize is awarded.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pushed down in a batting order in which the bell cannot be won when winning the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6”. In addition, when each stop button is pressed down at a pressing timing at which the special small combination 1 to special small combination 6 cannot be won, a missing (non-winning) that does not win any combination occurs. Further, in the following description, the batting order in which the bells can be won when winning in the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” is also referred to as correct answer batting order. In addition, a batting order in which a bell cannot be won at the time of winning from the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” is also described as an incorrect answer batting order.

  The winning area “common bell role” is configured such that a bell can be won and the bell can win regardless of the order of hitting and the timing of pressing. In addition, the winning area “rare role” is configured so that a rare role can be won regardless of the batting order and pressing timing, and the probability of winning is lower than the winning area including other small roles. It is configured as follows. In addition, the winning area “Missing and winning” is configured so that the winning combination can be won when the timing of pressing the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is appropriate. If the pressing timing is a pressing timing at which the winning combination cannot be won, no winning combination is made (no winning).

  The Bell payout is set to a number of payouts (for example, 9) that is larger than the specified input number. The rare combination dividend is set to the number of payouts (for example, 3) equal to the specified number of inputs. The payouts for the special small combination 1 to special special combination 6 and the missed combination are set to a payout number (for example, one) smaller than the specified number of inputs.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a winning area for a small combination that can be won in the bonus state. As shown in FIG. 4 (B), JAC has all the small roles that can be won in the non-RT state-RT2 state and bonus internal state of bell, special small role 1-special small role 6, rare role and missed role. It is a winning area that is won in duplicate. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the winning area “JAC” is won, in the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, the bell with the largest payout number at the time of winning wins with priority over other roles. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are controlled. As a result, when the winning area “JAC” is won, the bell wins regardless of the stop order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 and the pressing timing.

  Next, the winning area including replay will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the winning area including only the replay, the winning area “normal replay”, the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 6”, and winning The area “Rare Replay” is set.

  The winning area “normal replay” is a winning area set in each of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D, and is configured so that the normal replay can be won and the normal replay can be won regardless of the batting order and the pressing timing. ing. The winning area “Rare Replay” is a winning area set in each of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D, and is configured to be able to win a rare replay regardless of the batting order and pressing timing. Has been. In addition, the winning area “rare replay” is set such that the winning probability is lower than any winning area of the winning areas including replays that can be won in each internal lottery table.

  The winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 6” is a winning area set in the internal lottery table B that is selected when the gaming state is the RT1 state. The normal replay and the RT2 transition replay are performed. When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed in the batting order set in each of the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 6”, the RT2 transition replay is performed. Wins, and when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in any other order, the normal replay is won. In addition, the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 6” are configured such that the winning modes for winning a duplicate are different. Specifically, in the winning area “batting order replay 1”, the normal replay and the RT2 transition replay are won, and the winning area “batting order replay 2” is the normal replay, the RT2 transition replay, and other replays. Special Replay 1 with different winning symbol combinations wins, and the winning area “Strike Order Replay 3” overlaps with Normal Replay, RT2 Transition Replay, and Special Replay 2 with different winning symbol combinations from other replays In the winning area “batting order replay 4”, the normal replay, the RT2 transition replay, and the special replay 3 having a different winning symbol combination from other replays are selected and the winning area “batting order replay 5” The normal replay, the RT2 transition replay, and the special replay 4 with different winning symbol combinations from other replays will be selected and the winning area “ Forward replay 6 ", the normal replay, and RT2 transition replay, a special replay 5 winning symbol combination different from other replay, are configured to overlap winning. It should be noted that the reel control means 130, which will be described later, has the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 in any hit order and pressing timing when the winning area including the special replay 1 to the special replay 5 is won by the internal lottery means 120. Even when pressed, the reel stop control is executed so that the winning symbol combinations of special replay 1 to special replay 5 are not displayed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of the winning area “common bell role” and the winning area “BB & Rare Replay” are changed according to the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 191. The winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6”, the winning area “rare role”, the winning area “removal role”, and the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “Batting order replay 6”, winning area “normal replay”, winning area “rare replay”, winning area “BB”, and winning area “BB & rare role” are stored in the setting value storage means 191. Regardless of the set value, the winning probability is not changed.

  In the random number determination process, based on the start signal output from the start switch 230, a random number (lottery random number) generated by the random number generation unit 110 for each game is acquired, and the acquired random number is selected in the lottery table selection process. Compared with the lottery table, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is won based on the comparison result.

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won based on the result of the random number determination process is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, OFF state) to the winning state (second flag state). , ON state). In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning winning combinations is set to a winning state. The lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190.

  Here, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry on the winning state for the next game until winning, and a winning state are carried over for the next game regardless of the winning. A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to a non-winning state is prepared. BB is associated with the former carry-over possible flag, and the small combination and replay are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when BB is won by internal lottery, a process of carrying over the winning state of the lottery flag of BB until BB wins is performed. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery that determines whether or not the small role and replay are successful even in a game in which the winning state of the BB lottery flag is carried over. In other words, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game in which the winning state of the BB lottery flag is carried over, if a small role or replay is won, the BB lottery flag already won and the small lot won by the internal lottery A lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of combinations including a combination and a replay lottery flag is set in a winning state.

  The reel control means 130 is driven by the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by the stepping motor based on the output of the start signal from the start switch 230 that operates when the player performs a start operation on the start lever SL. The rotation drive of is started. In addition, the reel control means 130, when the rotation state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is a rotation state in which the rotation is steady rotation at a predetermined speed (for example, about 80 rpm), the stop button B1 corresponding to each reel Control for enabling the stop operation detected by the stop switch 240 when the stop button B3 is pressed is executed. The reel control means 130 stops supplying the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 when the reel stop signal is output from the stop switch 240 based on the detection of the stop operation. Then, control is performed to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. At this time, the reel control unit 130 performs control to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that are rotationally driven by the stepping motor in a manner corresponding to the lottery flag setting state, that is, the result of the internal lottery. That is, the reel control means 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is pressed. Thus, control is performed to stop the reel at the determined stop position.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed. The reel is stopped. Here, when the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the reel is stopped from the time when the stop button is pressed based on the diameter and rotation speed of each reel. Up to 4 frames can be rotated up to this point. The reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B3. The symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state is valid when the position is within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the active line L1 at the time when the operation is pressed. Control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button on which the pressing operation has been performed so that the reel is displayed at the display position on the line L1.

  Here, the reel control means 130 receives the start signal output when the start switch 230 detects the start operation, starts the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and starts one game. In this case, a waiting time (about 4.1 seconds) generally called a wait (or wait time) is set. Then, when the reel control means 130 receives the start signal from the start switch 230 within the period from the setting of the standby time until the standby time elapses, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 after the standby time has elapsed. Is configured to start rotation. With this configuration, the reel control means 130 can start a game after a minimum game time (about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed as a certain time from the start of one game to the start of the next game. .

  The reel control unit 130 refers to a logic calculation process for obtaining a stop position of the rotating reel by logic calculation, and a stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190. Table reference processing for determining the stop position is performed.

  First, in the logic calculation processing, 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated, that is, when the pressing operation of the stop button is detected according to the priority order data determined for each combination. Priorities are obtained for the stop position candidates for five frames existing in the range. Here, the reel control means 130 is a reel index which is information indicating that the reel output once has been rotated when the photo sensor provided in the reel unit 310 detects the reel position detection unit provided in each reel. And the rotation state of the reel at the time when the reel stop signal is received from the stop switch 240 using the rotation angle from the reel reference position at which the reel index is detected (calculated from the number of times of supply of the drive pulse supplied to the stepping motor). To get. Then, the stop position candidate with the highest priority among the priorities of the respective stop position candidates is determined as the actual stop position. However, in the logic calculation process, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressed detection position, and the like. When there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority, the actual stop position is determined by table reference processing.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”. In the logic calculation process, when the lottery flags relating to two or more types of winning combinations are set to the winning state, the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning form of the winning combination having the higher priority according to the priority order associated with each winning combination. The priorities of the candidates are determined so that the priorities of the candidates are higher than the candidates of the stop positions including the symbols constituting the winning form of the role having a low priority.

  Note that, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of small roles are won in the internal lottery, the method of obtaining the priority of the stop position candidates depends on the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line L1. There are a method for obtaining the priority and a method for obtaining the priority according to the number of medals to be paid out based on a payout predetermined for the small role. In the case of obtaining the priority of the stop position candidates in accordance with the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line L1, the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern that can be displayed on the effective line L1 (hereinafter, “winning symbol combination”). The priority of each stop position candidate is determined so that the priority becomes higher as the stop position increases in number. In addition, when the priority of the stop position candidates is obtained according to the number of medals paid out, the number of medals paid out based on the payout of the small role corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the active line L1 is large. The priority of each stop position candidate is determined so that the higher the priority is, the higher the stop position becomes, that is, the stop position where a small combination with a large payout can be won. However, when determining the priority of stop position candidates according to the number of paid-out medals, if a small role with the same payout is won in duplicate, each of the small positions can be won. Candidate priorities are treated as the same.

  In the logic calculation process, so-called pull-in process and kick-out process are performed as processes for obtaining reel stop position candidates. Here, the pull-in process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that the winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a combination whose lottery flag is set to a non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state in a winning form, while the symbol of the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the non-winning state Logic calculation processing is performed to obtain a candidate stop position of the reel so that it does not stop.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, with reference to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 195 of the storage means 190, display on the active line L1 when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination that has been set is a predetermined winning combination. Then, a winning determination table is provided so that the presence / absence of bonus, replay, and small role winning can be determined (hereinafter referred to as “winning determination”) based on the symbol combination displayed on the active line L1 in a state where each reel is stopped. It is prepared.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, each process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination unit 140 in the winning determination process. As each process executed based on the winning combination determination result, for example, when a small combination wins, a process for determining the number of medals to be paid out to the payout control means 150 is performed, and when a replay wins. The replay processing means 160 performs processing to be executed without consuming medals in the next game, and when a winning combination that causes a transition of the gaming state such as a bonus is won, the gaming state transition control means 170 receives the gaming state. Is performed.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each combination, and a medal corresponding to the determined number of payouts is used as a payout device. Control to cause the hopper unit 320 to pay out is performed. In the present embodiment, as described above, the payout of the bell set to the number of payouts greater than the specified number of inputs is set to nine. In addition, the dividend of the rare role set to the same number of payouts as the specified input number is set to three. In addition, the payouts of the special small roles 1 to 6 and the missed combination that are set to be less than the specified number of payouts are all set to one.

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is configured to manage the number of medals actually paid out from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. In the case where credits for medals are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits stored in the credit storage area (not shown) of the storage means 190 (credited) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of medals is performed to virtually pay out medals.

  The replay processing unit 160 determines that the symbol combination indicating the replay winning of any one of a plurality of types of replay roles described later is stopped and displayed on the active line L1 by the winning determination unit 140, and when the replay wins, A replay process (re-game process) is set for the next game, which is set to a ready state in which the game can be executed without requiring medal insertion. That is, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion process is performed in which medals for a predetermined number of insertions are automatically inserted without using a player's own medals (including credit medals). In the state where the same effective line L1 as the previous game is set, the next start operation for the start lever SL is waited.

  The gaming state transition control means 170 has an RT state transition control process for transitioning between the non-RT state and the RT2 state state, and a bonus internal state transition control process for transitioning from the current gaming state to the bonus internal state when BB is won. And a game state transition control of a bonus state transition control process for shifting from the current gaming state to the bonus state when BB wins. Here, one condition may be defined as the transition condition for each gaming state, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are set, the game is based on the fact that any one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied, or that all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. The state can be shifted to another gaming state.

  FIG. 5 is a state transition diagram showing gaming states that can be shifted from each gaming state in the RT state transition control processing executed by the gaming state transition control means 170. In the following description, the non-RT state to the RT2 state are collectively referred to as “non-bonus state”.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the non-RT state is a gaming state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and a transition from the non-RT state to the RT1 state is possible. Specifically, in the non-RT state, any one of the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” is won, and the stop button B1 to stop button B3 is pressed, and the reel controller 130 performs reel When the symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination of any of the small combination, replay, and bonus is displayed on the active line L1 by the stop control, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In the non-RT state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3 among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E, for example.

  The RT1 state is a gaming state corresponding to a normal state that can be shifted from the non-RT state and the RT2 state, and a transition from the RT1 state to the RT2 state is possible. Specifically, in the RT1 state, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed in the order in which the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 6” is won and the RT2 transition replay can be won. When the winning symbol combination of the RT2 transition replay is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, the transition is made to the RT2 state. In the RT1 state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table B in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3, for example.

  The RT2 state is a gaming state that shifts when the winning symbol combination of RT2 transition replay is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 in the RT1 state. A transition from the RT2 state to the RT1 state is possible. Specifically, in the RT2 state, any one of the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” is won, and the stop button B1 to stop button B3 is pressed, and the reel controller 130 performs the reel operation. When the symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination of any of the small combination, replay, and bonus is displayed on the active line L1 by the stop control, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In the RT2 state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E, when the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 1.5, for example, the probability of winning either a small role, replay or bonus is extremely high. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table C set high is performed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state is changed between the non-RT state and the RT2 state, thereby realizing different gaming properties in each gaming state. Specifically, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the non-RT state and the RT1 state where a normal game is executed, either a small role, a replay, or a bonus is won, or neither of them is won. It has become a constitution that is unfair (losing).

  Further, in the RT2 state in which the probability of winning the replay is set to a high probability of about 1 / 1.5, the probability of winning the winning area “normal replay” is also high, and the advantageous period control means 200 described later. By starting an advantageous time period and starting an assist time period (hereinafter referred to as “AT”), in which a winning assist control for assisting the winning of a specific role is executed, A so-called assist replay time game (hereinafter also referred to as “ART replay time”) is executed in the RT1 state in which replay is won with higher probability than the game state.

  Next, the bonus internal state transition control process among the game state transition control processes executed by the gaming state transition control means 170 will be described. The gaming state transition control means 170 executes bonus internal state transition control processing for transitioning the gaming state from the current gaming state to the bonus internal state when a winning area including a bonus is won by internal lottery. Specifically, the game state transition control means 170, for example, when a winning area including a bonus such as a winning area “BB” or a winning area “BB & Rare” is won in an internal lottery in a non-RT state, Is transferred from the non-RT state to the bonus internal state. Further, in the slot machine 1, when a winning area including a bonus is won and the bonus is not won, a game in the bonus internal state is executed in subsequent games until the bonus is won. In the bonus internal state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table D in which the winning probability of replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 7.3 among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E shown in FIG. .

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the bonus internal state, the internal lottery table has a lower replay winning probability than the RT2 state in which the probability of winning either a small role, replay or bonus in the internal lottery is set to be extremely high. The internal lottery is executed using the. As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a winning area including a bonus is won by internal lottery, the lottery flag is carried over in a winning state until the winning bonus is won. For this reason, in the slot machine 1, when winning a small combination or replay in the internal lottery in the bonus internal state, the small combination and bonus or replay and bonus are overlapped. Further, as described above, in the slot machine 1, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”. Also, in the slot machine 1, the special small roles 1 to 6 that are won when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed at an appropriate timing, and the special small roles 1 to special that are won in the winning of the missing role are selected. When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed down at the pressing timing at which the small combination 6 and the winning combination cannot be won, the winning combination is such that none of the winning combinations is won (non-winning).

  For this reason, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability of replay in the bonus internal state is set lower than the winning probability of replay in the RT2 state, so that the internal lottery can result in a loss (unwinning). By doing so, it is configured so that a state where a bonus is won independently can occur. As a result, in the slot machine 1, when the internal lottery is lost in the internal bonus state, the bonus in which the lottery flag is continuously set in the winning state can be won.

  Next, the bonus state transition control process among the game state transition control processes executed by the gaming state transition control means 170 will be described. The gaming state transition control means 170 is a bonus state transition control that transitions the gaming state from the bonus internal state to the bonus state when the winning symbol combination of BB is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control unit 130. Execute the process. When transitioning to the bonus state, the gaming state transition control means 170 starts a process of adding a value to a bonus end determination counter (not shown) which is a counter included in the storage means 190. The transition from the bonus state to the non-RT state is possible. Specifically, in the bonus state, more than 270 medals are paid out, and the value stored in the bonus end determination counter is a value corresponding to a predetermined number of payouts (in the present embodiment, the value “ 270 "), the non-RT state is entered. In the bonus state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E shown in FIG. The internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table E is performed.

  The effect control means 180 is based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 196 and relates to effects related to the game, such as display effects performed using the display device 330 and sound effects performed using the audio device 340, for example. Take control. Specifically, when the player operates the respective components of the slot machine 1 for the operation of the medal insertion, the single bet button BT, the maximum bet button MB, the start lever SL, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3, or the like When a game event such as a state change occurs, the first reel is turned on or blinking, the display content of the display device 330 is changed, the sound is output from the speaker, and the start signal is output from the start switch 230. By performing an effect using the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that delays the start of rotation of the R1 to the third reel R3, an effect for exciting the game or an execution control for assisting the game is performed. .

  Further, the effect control means 180 causes each component constituting the effect device 300 to execute an effect based on each effect state. In the present embodiment, the production control unit 180 acquires a random number from the random number storage area of the random number generation unit 110 for each lottery process using a random number, and a plurality of production lotteries stored in the production lottery table storage unit 197. Each lottery process is executed using an effect lottery table necessary for each lottery process.

  The advantageous period control means 200 is an advantageous period that is a period during which a game capable of executing a winning assist control that assists the winning of a specific combination is executed, and a non-advantage that is a period during which a game that cannot perform the winning auxiliary control is executed Control related to transition between periods is executed. The advantageous period control means 200 of the present embodiment performs a period transition process that is a control process related to transition between an advantageous period and a non-advantage period, and an advantageous period transition process that is a control process related to transition within an advantageous period. 200 A of period control means to perform, and assist time period control means 200B (AT period control means) to perform control which concerns on winning assistance control within an advantageous period.

  As a period transition process, the period control means 200A does not change when the bonus is inactive, regardless of the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 191 in the game within the non-advantage period. The advantage period is a lottery for determining whether to end the non-advantage period and start the advantageous period when winning in a winning area that can be won in any game state of the non-RT state to the RT2 state. Perform a transfer lottery. Further, the period control means 200A executes an end process that is a process of ending the advantageous period and starting the non-advantage period from the next game when the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied. Moreover, the period control means 200A turns on the advantageous period notification unit 500A when the advantageous period starts, and turns off the advantageous period notification unit 500A when the non-advantage period starts.

  In the present embodiment, the winning area that triggers the period control means 200A to execute the advantageous period shift lottery by winning the internal lottery is the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6”, and the winning area. “Rare role”, winning area “Missing role”, winning area “Normal Replay”, winning area “Rare Replay”, winning area “BB”, and winning area “BB & Rare role”. If the period control means 200A determines “start of advantageous period” in the advantageous period transition lottery, the non-advantage period ends in the current game and the advantageous period starts from the next game. The conditions under which the period control unit 200A executes the end process will be described later.

  The period control unit 200 </ b> A executes the period shift process and the shift process within the advantageous period using each data stored in the advantageous period control data storage unit 198 of the storage unit 190. Specifically, in the case of executing an extra lottery, which is a lottery for determining whether or not to extend the period for executing the second advantageous period, for example, the period control unit 200A, it is compared with the random number acquired from the random number generating unit 110. An additional lottery table, which is a lottery table, is obtained from the advantageous period control data storage means 198 and added lottery is executed. The advantageous period control data storage unit 198 also stores various flags that are set to the ON state or the OFF state by predetermined control processing executed by the period control unit 200A within the advantageous period.

  The AT period control means 200B, when the advantageous period is started by the period control means 200A, if the advantageous period started by the period control means 200A is the first advantageous period, the winning assistance that assists the winning of the specific role When the control is not executed and the advantageous period started by the period control means 200A is the second advantageous period, the winning assist control is executed. In the present embodiment, the AT period control means 200B performs internal control as a control for increasing the probability that a specific winning combination wins when winning in an internal lottery for winning areas having different winning combinations depending on the batting order in the second advantageous period. The lottery means 120 creates different winning commands according to the winning areas that have been won, and transmits the created winning commands to the main control display device 500, so that the winning area that is won in the internal lottery is any winning area. The notification display for notifying the player is configured to be able to execute a winning assist control which is a control executed by the main control display device 500. Here, winning areas subject to winning assist control include winning area “batting order bell 1” to winning area “batting order bell 6” and winning area “batting order replay 1” to winning area “batting order replay 6”. It is. Also, the role (specific role) that increases the probability of winning by winning assist control is the winning bell of winning area “batting order bell 1” to winning area “batting order bell 6”, winning area “batting order replay 1” to winning area “ RT2 transition replay at the time of winning “batting order replay 6”.

  In addition, when the winning assistance control is executed by the AT period control means 200B, the effect control means 180 is based on the winning command transmitted from the internal lottery means 120, and the winning assistance effect that is an effect for assisting the winning of the specific role. Execute. For example, when the winning command indicating that the winning area “batting order bell 1” has been won in the internal lottery is transmitted from the internal lottery means 120, the rendering control unit 180 determines the correct batting order that can win the bell. The winning assistance effect informed by is executed.

2. Details of Advantageous Period Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the details of the control process related to the advantageous period executed by the advantageous period control means 200 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing details of the non-advantage period and the advantageous period controlled by the advantageous period control means 200 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the non-advantage period is a period during which the winning assistance control by the AT period control means 200B is not executed. The period control means 200A continues the non-advantage period until a “start of advantageous period” is won in the advantageous period transition lottery in the game during the non-advantage period. In the advantageous period transition lottery, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs a “end process execution” in a first end process execution lottery that is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute an end process in a first advantageous period A to be described later. Is configured to win the “start of advantageous period” with a higher probability than the probability of winning. The period control means 200A is configured to start the second advantageous period of the advantageous period in the next game after the non-advantageous period.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the first advantageous period in which the winning assistance control by the AT period control means 200B is not executed, the first advantageous period A to which the conditions for executing the termination process are different. It has a first advantageous period C. Further, the slot machine 1 has a second advantageous period in which the winning assistance control by the AT period control means 200B is executed at a frequency higher than the first advantageous period A to the first advantageous period C.

  The period control means 200A sets a value (for example, 1500 games) corresponding to a predetermined number of games to the advantageous period end determination counter of the storage means 190 from the game that has started the advantageous period, and each time a game is executed. When the value “1” corresponding to one game is subtracted (updated) from the stored value of the advantageous period end determination counter and 1500 games are played, that is, the stored value of the advantageous period end determination counter is the value. When it becomes “0”, it is determined that the specific end condition is satisfied as a condition for ending the advantageous period, and an end process is executed to end the advantageous period and start the non-advantage period from the next game. In the end process, the period control means 200A initializes all the information used in the various control processes in the advantageous period, such as each flag set in the advantageous period and the value set in the advantageous period. It should be noted that the period control means 200A subtracts the value “1” from the stored value of the advantageous period end determination counter every time a game is executed even when BB wins during the advantageous period.

  First, the second advantageous period, which is an advantageous period that starts after the end of the non-advantage period, will be described. The second advantageous period is an advantageous period in which a so-called assist time state (AT state) in which a winning assist control by the AT period control means 200B is always executed at the time of winning a winning area to be subjected to winning assist control. In the second advantageous period, the period control unit 200A sets a value (for example, 30 games) corresponding to a predetermined number of games to a second advantageous period end determination counter (not shown) of the storage unit 190 at the start of the second advantageous period. Each time a game is executed, the value “1” corresponding to one game is subtracted (updated) from the stored value of the second advantageous period end determination counter, and 30 games are executed. In other words, when the stored value of the second advantageous period end determination counter reaches the value “0”, the second advantageous period is ended and the first advantageous period A is started from the next game. In addition, the period control unit 200A stores a value stored in the second advantageous period end determination counter (hereinafter, a value stored in each counter) when a predetermined winning area (for example, a winning area “rare role”) is won. If the addition lottery is executed to determine whether or not to add, the memory value of the second advantageous period end determination counter is added in the addition lottery, the second value is determined according to the determined value. 2 The stored value of the advantageous period end determination counter is added.

  Further, when the second advantageous period is started, the AT period control means 200B executes control for assisting in shifting the gaming state to the RT2 state and maintaining the RT2 state. Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-RT state, the AT period control means 200B cancels the execution of winning assistance control when winning in the winning area “batting order bell 1” to winning area “batting order bell 6”. The reel stop control by the reel control means 130 increases the probability that a symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination of any of the small roles, replays, and bonuses will be displayed on the active line L1, and the gaming state shifts to the RT1 state. Increase the probability of being done. In addition, when the gaming state is the RT1 state, the AT period control means 200B notifies the batting order in which the RT2 transition replay can be won when winning the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 6”. The winning assist control is executed to increase the probability that the gaming state is shifted to the RT2 state. Then, when the gaming state is the RT2 state, the AT period control means 200B executes winning assistance control at the time of winning in the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6”, and the reel control means 130 stops the reels. By reducing the probability that a symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination of any of the small roles, replays, and bonuses is displayed on the active line L1 by the control, the probability that the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 state is lowered. . The AT period control means 200B assists the winning of the bell by executing the winning assist control at the time of winning the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” even when the gaming state is the RT1 state. By doing so, it is controlled so that the player can obtain medals.

  Further, the period control means 200A executes a 1500-game game when the second advantageous period is started, when the stored value of the advantageous period end determination counter becomes “0”, that is, after the advantageous period starts. Except when the specific end condition is satisfied, the end process is not executed.

  Next, the first advantageous period A to the first advantageous period C will be described. The first advantageous period A is an advantageous period in which the winning assistance control by the AT period control means 200B is not executed when the winning area that is the target of the winning assistance control is won. In the first advantageous period A, the period control means 200A executes the first end process execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the end process in each game. Further, the period control means 200A executes the first advantageous period B shift lottery that determines whether or not to determine the start of the first advantageous period B when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. In the period control means 200A of the present embodiment, as a predetermined lottery condition, the first advantageous period B shift lottery is executed when the winning area “rare replay” or the winning area “rare role” is won by internal lottery. .

  The first advantageous period B is an advantageous period in which the winning assistance control by the AT period control means 200B is not executed when the winning area that is the target of the winning assistance control is won. In the first advantageous period B, the period control means 200A has a value (for example, 30) corresponding to a predetermined number of games in a first advantageous period B end determination counter (not shown) of the storage means 190 at the start of the first advantageous period B. Game), each time one game is executed, the value “1”, which is a value corresponding to one game, is subtracted (updated) from the stored value of the first advantageous period B end determination counter, When the game is executed, that is, when the value stored in the first advantageous period B end determination counter reaches the value “0”, the first advantageous period B is ended and the first advantageous period A is started from the next game. Further, in the first advantageous period B, the period control means 200A executes a second end process execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the end process in each game. In the second end process execution lottery, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment wins the “end process execution” with a higher probability than the probability of winning the “end process execution” in the first end process execution lottery. It is configured. Further, the period control means 200A executes a first advantageous period C shift lottery that is a lottery for determining whether or not to determine the start of the first advantageous period C when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. In the period control means 200A of the present embodiment, the first advantageous period C shift lottery is executed when the winning area “rare replay” or the winning area “rare role” is won by internal lottery as a predetermined lottery condition. .

  The first advantageous period C is an advantageous period in which the winning assistance control by the AT period control means 200B is not executed when the winning area that is the target of the winning assistance control is won. In the first advantageous period C, the period control means 200A has a value corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 100) in a first advantageous period C end determination counter (not shown) of the storage means 190 at the start of the first advantageous period C. Game), and every time one game is executed, the value “1”, which is a value corresponding to one game, is subtracted (updated) from the stored value of the first advantageous period C end determination counter, When the game is executed, that is, when the stored value of the first advantageous period end determination counter reaches the value “0”, the end process is executed to end the first advantageous period C and to determine the non-advantage period from the next game. Start.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as the first advantageous period that is started after the end of the second advantageous period, the first condition in which the termination process is executed with a predetermined probability (end process execution condition) is established. The advantageous period A, the first advantageous period B in which the end process execution condition is established with a higher probability than the first advantageous period A, and the end process execution condition is surely ensured by executing the game of 100 games after the start. And a first advantageous period C established. With this configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a low probability, a high probability, execution of a game with a predetermined number of games, and an end process are executed as the first advantageous period started after the end of the second advantageous period. The first advantageous period A to the first advantageous period C with different conditions can be started, so that the player can enjoy different game characteristics depending on the first advantageous period to be started, and the game has more diversity. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the player.

  In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment does not execute the end process unless the specific end condition is satisfied after the 1500 game has been executed since the start of the advantageous period in the second advantageous period, and the first advantageous period. Even when the specific end condition is not satisfied in the period, such as when the stored value of the first end process execution lottery, the second end process execution lottery, or the first advantageous period C end determination counter becomes “0”. It is configured to execute the end process when the end process execution condition set for each of the first advantageous period A to the first advantageous period C is satisfied, and the winning assist control is executed more than the second advantageous period. Since the termination process can be executed by the period control means 200A in the first advantageous period with a low frequency of playing, the game in the first advantageous period has more diversity and the player's interest in the game is improved. It can be.

  In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins at the time of winning from the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” if the gaming state is a gaming state other than the non-RT state by the transition process within the advantageous period. When the second advantageous period in which the auxiliary control is executed ends and the first advantageous period in which the winning assist control is not executed is started, the second advantageous period is not started unless the non-advantage period is passed. It is preferable for the player that the end process is executed promptly when the first advantageous period is started.

  In the slot machine 1 having such a configuration, the first advantageous period A and the first advantageous period B have a plurality of periods with different execution frequencies, so that an advantage within a plurality of types of first advantageous periods is obtained. By changing the expectation that the end process is executed by the in-period transition process, the gameability within the advantageous period is changed, and the game has a variety of games and the player's interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, when 100 games are executed after the first advantageous period C is started, the period control means 200A executes the end process, so that the slot machine 1 can execute 1500 games after the advantageous period starts. Even before the game is executed, if the first advantageous period C is started, the end process can be surely executed and the non-advantage period can be started, and the upper limit set in the lottery or the advantageous period By having an advantageous period having a unique upper limit number of games that does not depend on the number of games (1500 games in the present embodiment), the game within the advantageous period can be varied and the player's interest in games can be improved. it can.

  As described above, the probability that the slot machine 1 is determined to be “start of advantageous period” in the advantageous period transition lottery in the non-advantage period becomes “execution of end process” in the first end process execution lottery in the first advantageous period A. The probability is set to be higher than the probability of winning, and when the non-advantage period is started, the advantage period is set to start with a relatively high probability. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first advantageous period A functions as a pseudo normal state, the non-advantage period functions as a chance zone state (CZ state) that is more advantageous than the first advantageous period A, The first advantageous period B and the first advantageous period C function as a CZ high-probability state where the degree of expectation for the start of the CZ state is high, and the second advantageous period functions as the AT state.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, “execution of end process” is not won in the first end process execution lottery executed in the first advantageous period A or the second end process execution lottery executed in the first advantageous period B. Even in such a case, the end process is executed when the 1500 game is executed from the start of the advantageous period and the specific end condition is satisfied. For this reason, in the slot machine 1, even when the first advantageous period is started, the predetermined number of games are executed, so that the advantageous period is surely ended and the advantageous period is started again with a relatively high probability. Can start a non-advantage period, can reduce the dissatisfaction of the player who feels that the first advantageous period does not end, and can improve the player's sense of expectation that the non-advantage period starts it can.

  In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to execute the end process when a game of 1500 games is executed after the advantageous period is started and the specific ending condition is satisfied, but the advantageous period ends. However, since it is configured so that the advantageous period can be started again with a relatively high probability when starting in the non-advantage period, the end process is performed based on the fact that the second advantageous period has continued for 1500 games from the start. Even if executed, the loss period felt by the player who has finished the second advantageous period is reduced by starting the non-advantage period in which the advantageous period can be started again with a relatively high probability. be able to.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first advantageous period A having a difference in the frequency at which the winning assist control is executed as the advantageous period during which the game capable of executing the winning assist control is executed. By having the first advantageous period C and the second advantageous period, it is possible to have a difference in the frequency of performing the winning assist control in the game after the transition from the non-favorable period to the advantageous period, and the advantageous period It is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game.

3. Modification In the present embodiment, the AT period control means 200B is configured not to execute the winning assist control in the first advantageous period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning is performed with a lower probability than the second advantageous period. You may be comprised so that auxiliary control may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has a plurality of types of first advantageous periods of the first advantageous period A to the first advantageous period C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one first advantageous period. As long as it has.

  In the present embodiment, the period control means 200A is configured to start the second advantageous period first when starting the advantageous period, but is not limited thereto. The period control means 200A may be configured to start the first advantageous period from the next game that has ended the non-advantage period when it is determined to start the advantageous period. In such a configuration, the period control means 200A may be configured to be able to determine “execution of end processing” without starting the second advantageous period in the first advantageous period A to the first advantageous period C. However, if “execution of end process” is determined without starting the second advantageous period, the current first advantageous period is ended, and the winning area “batting order bell 1” is determined by internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120. When the winning area “batting order bell 6” is won, the winning period assisting control is executed by the AT period control means 200B, and the first advantageous period D in which the non-advantageous state starts from the next game is started. Need to be configured. That is, the slot machine 1 needs to have the first advantageous period D that is less frequently executed than the second advantageous period.

  When configured in this way, the slot machine 1 starts with the first advantageous period D, and even if a 1500 game game is executed after starting the advantageous period, the first advantageous period D The advantageous period is continued until the completion processing execution condition “winning assist control by AT period control means 200B at the time of winning in winning area“ batting order bell 1 ”to winning area“ batting order bell 6 ”” is established. Need to be configured. Further, in the case of such a configuration, the slot machine 1 does not necessarily execute the winning assist effect by the effect control means 180 in the first advantageous period D. In the slot machine 1 configured as described above, when there is no winning area with different winning combinations depending on the batting order as a small role, the advantageous period ends without passing through the first advantageous period D. It may be configured.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has the first advantageous period A to the first advantageous period C having different termination process execution conditions as the first advantageous period. The first advantageous period E in which the end process execution lottery is executed when winning the winning area, or the first advantageous period in which the end process is executed when the predetermined number of winnings is a preset number of times. As long as the end process execution condition is set in advance, such as F, the end process execution condition in the first advantageous period may be any condition. Also, the slot machine 1 has a first advantageous period G in which, for example, the advantageous period does not end until the game of 1500 games is executed, that is, the end process is not executed until the specific ending condition is satisfied. Also good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the period control means 200A is configured to execute an end process when a game of 1500 games is executed and the specific end condition is satisfied after the advantageous period starts, but the specific end The conditions are not limited to the execution of 1500 games. The period control means 200A favors the value calculated by dividing the value “3000” by the expected number of medals per game calculated from the expected medal acquisition value in the second advantageous period of the slot machine 1. You may determine as a value set to a period end determination counter. Specifically, the period control means 200A, for example, sets the value “3000” if the expected number of increase of medals per game calculated from the expected medal acquisition value in the second advantageous period is about 2.0. "1500", which is the result of dividing "2" by the value "2", is determined as a value to be set in the advantageous period end determination counter, and the medal per game calculated from the expected medal acquisition value in the second advantageous period If the expected increase is about 1.5, the value “2000”, which is the result of dividing the value “3000” by the value “1.5”, may be determined as the value to be set in the advantageous period end determination counter. Good. The period control means 200A may be configured to determine that the specific end condition is satisfied when the number of medals paid out in the advantageous period reaches 3000 as the specific end condition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has a winning area “bat order bell 1” to a winning area “bat order bell 6” as winning areas having different winning combinations depending on the hitting order, but is not limited thereto. For example, the winning area “batting order special bell 1” to the winning area “batting order” which is won in duplicate for the special bell in which a smaller number of dividends than the bell is set and any of the special small roles 1 to 6 It may be configured to have a special bell 6 ". When configured in this way, the AT period control means 200B notifies the batting order in which the special bell can be won at the time of winning from the winning area “batting order special bell 1” to the winning area “batting order special bell 6” by winning assist control. It is preferable to be configured so that Further, in the slot machine 1 configured as described above, in the second advantageous period, the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6”, and the winning area “batting order special bell 1” to the winning area “batting order” Winning assist control of special bell 6 and winning area “batting order replay 1” to winning area “batting order replay 6” is executed. In the first advantageous period, winning area “batting order special bell 1” to winning area “batting order” Even if it is configured to execute the winning assist control only in the special bell 6 ", there is a difference in the frequency in which the winning assist control is executed between the first advantageous period and the second advantageous period. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the period control means 200A is configured not to execute control related to the transition from the first advantageous period to the second advantageous period, but from the first advantageous period to the second advantageous period. You may be comprised so that the control which concerns on transfer can be performed. When configured in this way, the period control means 200A can execute control related to the transition from the first advantageous period to the second advantageous period in at least one first advantageous period among the plurality of types of first advantageous periods. It only has to be configured.

  In the present embodiment, the period control means 200A is configured to execute the end process only when the specific end condition ends in the second advantageous period. However, the second advantageous period is not limited to this. It is possible to have a preset end process execution condition that can be satisfied when the end process is satisfied, and to execute the end process when the end process execution condition is satisfied. When configured in this way, the period control means 200A receives a prize by the AT period control means 200B at the time of winning from the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” when the end process execution condition is satisfied. When the auxiliary control is not executed, the end process is executed after the winning assistance control is executed by the AT period control means 200B when the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” is won. Need to be configured.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the period control means 200A has a winning area “batting order bell 1” to winning area “batting order” as the winning area that triggers the advantageous period transition lottery by winning in the internal lottery in the non-favorable period. Bell 6, winning area “rare role”, winning area “removal role”, winning area “normal replay”, winning area “rare replay”, winning area “BB”, winning area “BB & rare role” However, the probability of winning the “start of advantageous period” in the advantageous period transition lottery may be different for each winning area that triggers the advantageous period transition lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the period control means 200A has a winning area “batting order bell 1” to winning area “batting order” as the winning area that triggers the advantageous period transition lottery by winning in the internal lottery in the non-favorable period. Bell 6, winning area “rare role”, winning area “removal role”, winning area “normal replay”, winning area “rare replay”, winning area “BB”, winning area “BB & rare role” ”, And when the“ start of advantageous period ”is won, the non-advantage period ends and the second advantageous period starts from the next game. When winning the “start of advantageous period” in the transfer lottery, the first advantageous period A to the first advantageous period C or the second advantageous period may be determined by lottery.In addition, the period control means 200A determines whether to start any of the first advantageous period A to the first advantageous period C or the second advantageous period for each winning area that has triggered the advantageous period transition lottery. Thus, the probability of winning in the first advantageous period A, the probability of winning in the first advantageous period B, the probability of winning in the first advantageous period C, and the probability of winning in the second advantageous period seem to be different from each other. It may be configured. Specifically, the period control means 200A has a probability of about 80% for the first advantage when winning the “favorable period start” in the advantageous period transition lottery based on winning the winning area “normal replay”. Winning period A, winning the first advantageous period B with a probability of about 10%, winning the first advantageous period C with a probability of about 5%, and winning the second advantageous period with a probability of about 5% In the case of winning the “favorite period start” in the advantageous period transition lottery based on winning the winning area “Rare Replay”, the winner will be elected to the first advantageous period A with a probability of about 20%, It may be configured to win the first advantageous period B with a probability of 10%, win the first advantageous period C with a probability of about 5%, and win the second advantageous period with a probability of about 65%. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to set a value as an initial value to a stored value of each counter, and to update a stored value of each counter by subtracting 1 every time a game is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the value “0” is set as the initial value, and updated so that 1 is added every time the game is executed, and the stored value of each counter is set. When a predetermined threshold value is reached, it may be configured that it is determined that the condition based on the stored value of each counter is satisfied and a predetermined process is executed, and a method for updating each counter is not particularly limited.

  In the present embodiment, the period control means 200A is configured to end when a predetermined number of games have been executed as a condition for the end of the second advantageous period. For example, it may be configured to end when a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Moreover, the period control means 200A may be configured to end the second advantageous period when the bell has won a predetermined number of times in the second advantageous period. The period control means 200A ends the second advantageous period when the difference between the number of medals inserted in the second advantageous period and the number of medals paid out in the second advantageous period reaches a predetermined value. It may be configured as follows. In addition, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the period control unit 200A executes a lottery to determine whether or not to end the second advantageous period in the subsequent game, and determines that the second advantageous period is ended by the lottery. It may be configured to end the second advantageous period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has BB as a bonus. In addition, for example, BB1 to BB3 are given as a plurality of bonuses that can be won in any gaming state from the non-RT state to the RT2 state. The first bonus state which shifts when the winning symbol combination is displayed on the effective line L1, and the first bonus state which shifts when the winning symbol combination of BB2 is displayed on the effective line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130. BB3 winning symbol combination on the effective line L1 by the 2 bonus state and reel stop control by the reel control means 130 A third bonus state transition when it is displayed, or may be configured to have.

  In such a configuration, the period control means 200A wins any one of BB1 to BB3 in a state where an advantageous period in which the ART game is executed is started, and the winning bonus is won to win the first bonus state to the third bonus. When the gaming state transitions to one of the bonus states, the frequency at which the AT period is ended and the winning assist control is executed based on the transition of the gaming state from the first bonus state to the third bonus state to the non-bonus state. It may be configured to start a low advantageous period. In addition, the slot machine 1 has the first specific advantageous period to the third specific advantageous period as advantageous periods in which the winning assist control is executed in a low frequency, and as a plurality of types of specific advantageous periods with different probabilities that the termination process is executed. And when the ART game is executed, when a transition is made from the first bonus state to the third bonus state, a specific advantageous period corresponding to the transitioned bonus state may be started. Specifically, the period control means 200A starts the first specific advantageous period after the end of the first bonus state when the gaming state has shifted to the first bonus state during the advantageous period in which the ART game is executed. When the gaming state shifts to the second bonus state, the second specific advantageous period starts after the end of the second bonus state, and when the gaming state shifts to the third bonus state, You may be comprised so that a 3rd specific advantageous period may be started after completion | finish.

  In addition, the period control means 200A sets an advantageous period during which the ART game is executed even after the first bonus state to the third bonus state are finished when the first bonus state to the third bonus state are shifted to when the ART game is executed. It may be configured to be able to continue, or may be configured to start a specific advantageous period corresponding to a bonus state that has shifted during the ART game after the end of the advantageous period in which the ART game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured such that the period control means 200A counts the number of games in which the second advantageous period continues in the second advantageous period. The advantageous period control data storage unit 198 may have a special counter that can be updated when a preset condition is satisfied while the advantageous period is started. When configured in this way, the period control means 200A is configured to be able to determine which of the first advantageous period A to the first advantageous period C starts based on the stored value of the special counter at the end of the second advantageous period. May be. In addition, the slot machine 1 has flag data that is set to the ON state or the OFF state in the advantageous period control data storage unit 198 when a preset condition is satisfied while the second advantageous period is started. It may be configured to be able to determine which of the first advantageous period A to the first advantageous period C starts based on the ON / OFF state of the flag data at the end of the second advantageous period.

  That is, the slot machine 1 includes the advantageous period control data storage means 198 for storing control data that can be set (updated) when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the second advantageous period, The advantageous period control means 200 has a plurality of types of first advantageous periods with different conditions under which the termination process is executed, and the advantageous period control means 200 favors the first advantageous period started after the end of the second advantageous period. The period control data storage unit 198 may be configured to be able to determine based on the control data.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to have the game control means 10 as a control board. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the slot machine 1 has a main control board and a sub control board as control boards. It may be configured. When configured in this manner, the slot machine 1 has control means for executing lottery processing and reel control related to the progress of games such as internal lottery on the main control board, and so-called AT as control processing related to effects. Each sub-control board may be provided with each control means for executing a control process including whether to win or not and lottery related to AT. In addition, the control process including the main control board is executed for the control process including whether the AT is successful or the lottery related to the AT, and the control means forming the sub control board is executed for the control process related to the effect. May be.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (game machine): 120 ... Internal lottery means: 130 ... Reel control means: 140 ... Winning determination means: 200 ... Advantage period control means: 230 ... Start switch: 240 ... Stop switch: L1 ... Effective line: R1 ... 1st reel: R2 ... 2nd reel: R3 ... 3rd reel

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A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of roles including a small role and a replay are successful;
A start switch for detecting a start operation by the player;
A stop switch that is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detects a stop operation for stopping each reel;
Based on the detection of the start operation by the start switch, the plurality of reels are rotated, based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch and the result of the internal lottery determined by the internal lottery means. Reel control means for performing reel stop control for stopping the reels;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the active line;
Between an advantageous period in which a game capable of executing a winning assist control for assisting a winning of a specific role is executed and a non-advantage period in which a game incapable of executing the winning auxiliary control is executed Advantageous period control means for performing control related to the transition of,
The advantageous period is
A first advantageous period;
A second advantageous period in which the winning assistance control is executed at a frequency higher than the first advantageous period.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The advantageous period control means is capable of executing an end process which is a process of ending the control related to the advantageous period and starting the non-advantage period in the first advantageous period.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The advantageous period control means includes:
Starting the first advantageous period after the end of the second advantageous period;
In the first advantageous period, it is possible to execute an end process that is a process of ending the control related to the advantageous period and starting the non-advantage period;
The first advantageous period includes a plurality of types of first advantageous periods in which the conditions under which the termination process is executed by the advantageous period control unit are different from each other.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that

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