JP2018038641A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To control a putout rate by providing a plurality of setup values, thus suppressing increase in an amount of data caused thereby in a game machine including both of a bonus and AT.SOLUTION: A slot machine 1 is so configured as to make winning probabilities of an AT permission lottery and winning probabilities of bonus winning combinations (RBB and CBB) identical in respective setup values, and not to execute an AT permission lottery in the bonus game state (RBB and CBB) and during a bonus internal winning (RT3). Further, a winning probability of a bonus winning combination "SB" as one of termination conditions of a special bonus game state CBB gets higher as a setup becomes higher. Even when the winning probabilities of the AT permission lottery are identical in respective setup values, this configuration can create differences in setup values of a transfer to the AT permission state. However, the winning probabilities of the AT permission lottery and the winning probabilities of the bonus winning combinations (RBB and CBB) are same in the respective setup values so as to commonalize the lottery value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention comprises display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns, and when all the variable display columns are stopped The present invention relates to a gaming machine that gives a player a privilege according to the symbol combination.

  In a slot machine, which is one of the gaming machines, as a means to increase the number of medals possessed by a player, a bonus game in which the winning probability of a small role is set higher than a normal state, or a role with a higher dividend is used. Some are provided with an assist time (so-called AT) for notifying information for winning. In a slot machine provided with an AT, a simultaneous winning combination for simultaneously winning a plurality of winning combinations having different payouts is set as a winning combination of winning combinations. In the simultaneous winning combination, which component combination is won is determined in advance by the pressing order of the stop switch. In the case where a simultaneous winning combination is won during the assist time, the number of medals possessed is increased by notifying the pushing order for winning the constituent combination with the highest payout. Further, in this type of gaming machine, a plurality of set values can be provided to control the payout rate (number of pieces to be inserted ÷ number of payouts × 100 [%]). For example, the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 is provided with both a bonus and an AT, and is designed so that the appearance rate of the bonus (BB) and AT increases as the set value increases.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-393 (paragraph 00052, FIG. 8 and others)

  In such a gaming machine, in addition to the need to separately provide data on lottery (lottery value) for each set value, it is also necessary to separately provide data on the AT shift lottery (lottery value) for each set value. As a result, the amount of data required to execute the game increases. In a slot machine or the like, there is a case where there is a restriction on the capacity of the data storage area, and there is a demand for minimizing the amount of data related to the role lottery or AT transfer lottery.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine equipped with both a bonus and an AT, a plurality of setting values are provided to control a payout rate, and an increase in data amount associated therewith is suppressed. For the purpose.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns. In a gaming machine in which a game medium is paid out according to a combination of symbols when all the variable display rows are stopped, a special combination having a different advantage to be given to the player according to an operation mode of the stop operation means, and a bonus A combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery for determining whether or not a combination of a plurality of combinations including a combination is won, and a payout rate of the game medium is one of a plurality of preset values. A setting value setting means to be set to the set value and an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specific combination when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means becomes a specific combination winning result winning the specific combination Possible A special game control means for performing a special game to be known, and a general game state excluding at least a bonus game state which is shifted when a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed, and does not allow the special game In a special game non-permitted state, an allowance state determining means for determining whether or not to enter a special game permissible state permitting the special game, the first set value as the plurality of set values, and the first There is a second set value that has a higher payout rate than the set value, and the probability determined to be in the special game permissible state by the permissible state determination means is the same for each set value, and for all game periods Among them, the bonus stay ratio, which is the ratio of the period in which the bonus game state is occupied, is configured such that the second set value is lower than the first set value. It is a symptom.

  According to this configuration, the second set value is higher than the first set value in the stay ratio of the general gaming state in which the determination by the allowable state determining unit is performed. In this case, since the second set value can increase the expected value of the number of times of transition to the special game permissible state than the first set value, a difference is provided in the set value regarding the transition to the special game permissible state. be able to. In addition, since the probability determined to be the special game permissible state by the permissible state determination means is the same for each set value, for example, the permissible state determination means is determined based on the AT transition lottery table In this case, common data (lottery value) can be used for each setting. That is, it is not necessary to provide data (lottery value) for each set value in order to provide a difference in the ease of transition to the special game permission state.

  Further, the winning probability of the bonus combination of the second set value in the combination lottery means may be lower than the winning probability of the bonus combination of the first set value.

  According to this configuration, the bonus stay ratio of the second set value is set to the first set value by reducing the winning probability of the bonus set having the second set value lower than the win probability of the bonus set having the first set value. It can be made lower than the bonus stay ratio of the set value.

The bonus game state is configured to end when a predetermined end condition is satisfied,
The predetermined end condition may be more easily established in the second set value than in the first set value.

  According to this configuration, the bonus setting ratio of the second set value is set to the first set value by making the second set value easier to satisfy the bonus game state end condition than the first set value. The bonus stay ratio can be lower.

  In addition, among the plurality of winning combinations, at least as the winning combination that can be won in the winning lottery during the bonus game state, the first winning combination and the number of payouts of the game medium at the time of winning are the first winning combination. There are more second small roles, and the bonus game state is configured to end at least when the game media payout reaches a prescribed number, and the first lottery in the bonus game state is terminated. The winning combination probability of the second small combination is lower in the second setting value than the first setting value, and the winning probability of the second small combination in the bonus lottery during the bonus gaming state is The second set value may be higher than the set value of 1.

  According to this configuration, the second set value can shorten the period until the bonus gaming state ends, so the bonus set ratio of the second set value is set to the bonus set ratio of the first set value. Can be lower.

It is a perspective view of a slot machine which is an example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol of a reel, Comprising: (a) shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel, (b) is a figure which shows the kind of symbol. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the main control board of FIG. 2, and a sub control board. It is a figure for demonstrating the game of the slot machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the name of a combination and the symbol combination concerning winning, and the dividend (number of payouts) when winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination group and a combination. It is a figure which shows the lottery value of each winning combination group. It is a figure which shows the comparison of the winning area of each winning combination group of setting 1 and setting 6. It is a figure showing an example of game development of setting 1 and setting 6. It is a figure for demonstrating the game of the slot machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the winning name of 2nd Embodiment, and the symbol combination concerning winning, and the payout (number of payout) when winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the winning combination group of 2nd Embodiment, and a combination. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of each winning combination group for every gaming state. It is a figure which shows the comparison of the winning area of each winning combination group of the setting 1 and the setting 6 for every gaming state. It is a figure which shows an example of the game expansion | deployment of the setting 1 and the setting 6 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of 1st Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Constitution)
In the slot machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a prescribed number (for example, three) of game media such as medals is inserted in any one of a plurality of preset gaming states. The execution of one game is started on the condition that a start switch 19 described later is operated, and is configured as shown in FIG.

  The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by a front door 5 so as to be openable and closable, and an operation plate 7 is disposed at a substantially central height of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the operation plate 7. The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally elongated display window 11. Inside the display window 11, left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R that variably display a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are disposed. As shown in FIG. 2, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a plurality of kinds of symbols (in this embodiment, “R7 (red 7)” “G7 (green 7)” “BR (BAR)”. ”“ C1 ”“ C2 ”“ BE (bell) ”“ RP ”“ MD ”“ T1 ”“ T2 ”) are provided in a predetermined arrangement.

  Also, frame numbers from 0 to 19 are sequentially attached to each symbol. In this case, for example, a reel tape on which symbols from frame numbers 0 to 19 are printed is attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 19, 18,..., 0, 19,. From the display window 11, when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating, the symbols are set to look into a total of three, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In this embodiment, as a winning line in the display window 11 used for winning determination, a so-called middle line configured by a middle stage of the left reel 13L, a middle stage of the middle reel 13M, and a middle stage of the right reel 13R is set. Yes.

  In addition, reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R (see FIG. 3) composed of stepping motors are connected to the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the reels 13L, 13M, 13R can be independently rotated. Has been. Note that a display unit of the slot machine 1 is configured by a reel unit (not shown) including the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R and the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R.

  Further, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing to insert one medal from the credit medals stored in the inside, and the maximum number inserted per game (game) from the credit medals (three in this case). Maximum bet switch 17 for instructing insertion of medals), lever-like start switch 19 for rotating each reel 13L, 13M, 13R to start variable display of each symbol, left, middle, right Left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R (stop operation means) for stopping rotation of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to stop variable display of each symbol, a settlement switch 23 for paying out credit medals, A medal slot 25 is also provided. In this embodiment, one type of three medals inserted (specified number) necessary for one game is set. Further, a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols are formed by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R correspond to the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. Is provided.

  In addition, an animation or the like is displayed almost at the center above the front plate 9 to notify the player of winning or winning, or to notify the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. A liquid crystal display 27 is provided. An explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, and speakers 31L for performing effects such as music and voice are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29. , 31R are provided. A central lamp portion 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are disposed on the left and right sides thereof. Each lamp unit 33M, 33L, 33R is provided with a light source such as a light emitting diode. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing effects such as notifying a player of winning and winning.

  In addition, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation panel 7. A lower lamp unit in which a plurality of light sources are arranged in, for example, two rows on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35. 37L and 37R are provided. Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout opening 39 for medals and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout opening 39 are provided. In addition, a winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is disposed at the lower left corner of the front plate 9. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a 2-digit stored number (up to 50).

  Also, below the credit display 45, a payout display 46 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning is arranged. Similar to the credit indicator 45, the indicator 46 is composed of two 7-segment LEDs. The payout display 46 is also used for displaying error information.

  Further, below the display window 11 of the front panel 9, information related to the control of the main control board 63 such as the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R and the result of the role lottery is notified. A notification display 60 is provided for (display). The notification display 60 includes, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. Accordingly, by changing the lighting mode of each segment included in each of the seven segment LEDs, for example, the operation mode such as the operation sequence and operation timing of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R can be notified.

  A support frame that supports the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. A hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) for discharging medals to the medal payout opening 39 is disposed below the support frame in the housing 3. Further, on the back side near the medal slot 25, a medal selector 48 (see FIG. 3) that selects whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is genuine and guides only the regular medal to the hopper unit 43. ) Is arranged. Further, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to the left side wall in the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43 when viewed from the front of the slot machine 1. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching power ON / OFF, a change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) including a key cylinder for setting change processing, and a setting change time. A reset switch 52 (see FIG. 3) used for switching the set values is provided. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs and displaying an allowable state stay ratio.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the insertion sensor 53 is provided in the medal insertion slot 25 in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3, and detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. A payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 39 one by one.

  The left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and are provided on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. When the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protrusions are detected every round and a detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In this embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the protrusions, the symbol of frame number 19 is configured to be positioned in the middle of the display window 11, respectively. .

  The hopper motor 57 is disposed in the hopper unit 43 and pays out medals toward the medal payout opening 39 by driving thereof.

  The permissible state notification lamp 80 is for notifying that the state of the slot machine 1 is an AT permissible state (corresponding to the “special game permissible state” of the present invention) described later, and is formed of, for example, an LED lamp. ing. In this embodiment, the allowed state notification lamp 80 is turned on when the AT is allowed, and is turned off when the AT is not allowed (corresponding to the “special game non-permitted state” of the present invention).

  Further, the slot machine 1 includes a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 that performs control related to the progress of the game is mounted, and a sub that performs control of effects according to the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control board 63. A sub control board 73 on which the CPU 71 is mounted is provided separately, and various data are transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one direction. The main control board 63 is strictly sealed in the board case so that it cannot be illegally accessed from the outside. In addition, various measures are taken on the substrate case so that it can be surely confirmed that it has been illegally released.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and temporarily stores data relating to the game such as the gaming state of the slot machine 1, and FIG. The flag storage area 651, the determination result storage area 652, the allowable period game number counter 653, the AT period game number counter 654, the total game number counter 655, the total allowable period game number counter 656, and the allowable state stay ratio storage area 657 are configured. A storage area is formed by the RAM 65. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and the role lottery table 671, stop table 672, AT initial number of games which are preset data shown in FIG. A program for the slot machine 1 (a game machine program) including a distribution table 673, an AT addition lottery table 674, and the like is stored.

  The main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a game machine program stored in the ROM 67 to perform processing related to the progress of the game. The main CPU 61 includes data relating to a role lottery result in a role lottery process performed by the role lottery means 103 described later, data relating to operation of operating instruments operated by players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19. Various data are transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) in a predetermined command format.

  The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 receives various data related to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61 (in the role lottery process by the role lottery means 103). The program stored in the memory 75 is executed on the basis of the result lottery result, data regarding whether or not the operation devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the start switch 19 and the like are operated, and is related to the game for the player Determine the content of the production. In addition, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the determined contents of the effect. I do.

(Main control board)
Next, the main control board 63 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling hardware. .

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 controls the game of the slot machine 1 in any one of a plurality of preset game states. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 is generally used in the normal gaming state (initial RT (NOM), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2), bonus internal winning (RT3)). A normal bonus game is executed in the normal bonus game state RBB which is shifted by winning a bonus combination (RBB1, RBB2) which is more advantageous to the player than these game states (NOM, RT1, RT2), The special bonus game is executed in the special bonus game state CBB which is shifted by winning the bonus combination (CBB1 to CBB6).

  In addition, as a game advantageous to a player that is different from the bonus game which is a game in the bonus game state (RBB), the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 described later is obtained by operating procedures of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Specified role winnings selected for specific roles (left correct bell 1 to 4, middle correct bells 1 to 4, right correct bells 1 to 4 (push order bell): see FIG. 7) to be given to players. There is an AT game (special game) that, when a result is obtained, informs the operation procedure (push order) of each advantageous stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the specific combination so as to be specified. The game control means 100 performs an AT game when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is a specific combination winning result in a game in an AT allowed state and an AT period (special game continuation period). Here, the function of executing the AT game by the game control means 100 corresponds to the “special game control means” of the present invention.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the game control means 100 includes an operation mode determination means 100a, a game state setting means 100b, an AT allowable state setting means 100c, an initial game number determination means 100d, an extra lottery means 100e, and an AT game possible state. A determination unit 100f is provided.

(1-1) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determination unit 100 a determines a player's operation mode for the slot machine 1. Specifically, the player's operation mode for various switches provided in the slot machine 1 such as the bet switches 15 and 17, the start switch 19, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the player to the medal slot 25 The mode of various operations on the slot machine 1 by the player is determined, such as the mode of the medal insertion operation.

(1-2) Game state setting means 100b
The gaming state setting unit 100b is configured to set a plurality of gaming states set in advance based on the result of the combination lottery process by the combination lottering unit 103, the determination result of the symbol combination on the active line (lower line) by the symbol determination unit 110, and the like. The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set to any one of the above.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the gaming state includes initial RT (NOM), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2), bonus internal winning (RT3), and normal bonus game. A state RBB and a special bonus game state CBB are provided. The initial RT (NOM) is a gaming state that shifts when a setting is changed as described later or after the normal bonus gaming state RBB ends.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the initial RT (NOM), when a push order bell (left correct bell 1-4, middle correct bell 1-4, right correct bell 1-4: see FIG. 7) is lost, The state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to normal RT (RT1), and the gaming state shifts to normal RT (RT1). It should be noted that the push-out bell is dropped out by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R in a push order other than the advantageous push order (9 payouts) set according to the type of push order bell. This means that none of the 9 BEs could win a prize (successful payout).

  Further, when the promotion replay (see FIG. 7) is won in normal RT (RT1), the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to advantageous RT (RT2), and the gaming state shifts to advantageous RT (RT2). . In addition, in the advantageous RT (RT2), when the push-down bell is missed, the gaming state setting unit 100b sets the gaming state to normal RT (RT1), and the gaming state shifts to normal RT (RT1).

  In the initial RT (NOM), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2), role lotteries are performed using different role lottery tables 671, respectively. For example, in normal RT (RT1), a normal RT combination lottery table 671 shown in FIG. 8 is used. In this case, in the normal RT combination lottery table 671, for each set value, a predetermined lottery value is set for each of the winning combination groups to be subjected to the combination lottery. In this embodiment, the initial RT role lottery table 671, the normal RT role lottery table 671, and the advantageous RT role lottery table 671 are all configured to be used in a special bonus normal state cbb described later. Has been. Accordingly, in the combination lottery table 671 for each gaming state, the winning combination group “shift CB” that is not won in the general gaming state (initial RT (NOM), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2)). ”Is also set for lottery, but if the winning group“ Shift CB ”is won in the general game state (initial RT (NOM), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2)) It is configured to be lost.

  In the initial RT role lottery table 671, the winning role group “Promotion Replay”, which is the target of the role lottery in the normal RT role lottery table 671, is excluded from the role lottery target. The lottery value of “normal replay” is set to the sum of the lottery value (3000) of the winning combination group “promotion replay” and the lottery value (7000) of the winning group “normal replay” in FIG. The configuration of the winning combination group to be subjected to other lottery drawing and these lottery values are set to be the same as those in the normal RT combination lottery table 671. In this embodiment, the lottery value (7000) of the winning group “normal replay” and the lottery value (3000) of the winning group “promotion replay” in the normal RT role lottery table 671 are common values. In addition, the lottery value (10000) of the winning combination “normal replay” in the initial RT combination lottery table 671 is also a common value.

The advantageous RT role lottery table 671 is a normal RT role lottery table 671 shown in FIG.
The winning group “promotion replay” that is the subject of the role lottery is excluded from the target lottery target, and the lottery value of the winning group “normal RT” is changed. In this case, the lottery value of the winning combination group “normal replay” is set to a value (for example, 37000) larger than the lottery value (7000) of the winning combination group “normal replay” in the normal RT role lottery table 671. . Therefore, the advantageous RT (RT2) has a lower probability of being lost than the initial RT (NOM) and the normal RT (RT1), and is provided as an advantageous gaming state.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5, in any of the gaming states of initial RT (NOM), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2), the winning combination (RBB1, RBB2: see FIGS. 6 and 7) is won. When the combination of the symbols on the winning line is not the symbol combination related to the bonus winning (non-winning), the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the bonus internal winning (RT3), and the gaming state is the bonus internal. Transition to winning (RT3). Further, when a bonus combination is won during bonus internal winning (RT3), the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the normal bonus gaming state RBB, and the gaming state shifts to the normal bonus gaming state RBB. Further, the normal bonus game state RBB has an end condition determined according to the type of bonus combination won (RBB1, RBB2), and the game state setting means 100b is set when the end condition according to the type is satisfied. The gaming state is set to the initial RT (NOM), and the gaming state shifts to the initial RT (NOM). In this embodiment, in the normal bonus game state RBB transferred by winning the bonus combination “RBB1”, the payout number of 200 is the prescribed number in any of the AT non-permitted state, the AT permitted state, and the AT period. Exceeding is set as an end condition. In addition, in the normal bonus game state RBB transferred by winning the bonus combination “RBB2”, it is necessary that the number of payouts exceeds the prescribed number of 100 in any of the AT non-permitted state, the AT permitted state, and the AT period. Is set to

  When a bonus combination (CBB1 to 6: see FIGS. 6 and 7) is won in any of the initial RT (NOM), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2) game states, the game state setting means 100b plays a game. The state is set to the special bonus gaming state CBB, and the gaming state shifts to the special bonus gaming state (CBB). In the special bonus game state CBB, the special bonus normal state cbb and the challenge time (CT) are alternately repeated until the number of medals paid out reaches a specified number (200 in this embodiment).

  In the special bonus normal state cbb, a different combination lottery table 671 is used depending on the gaming state when the bonus combination (CBB1 to 6) is won. For example, in the case of the special bonus game state CBB (RT1) shifted from the normal RT (RT1), the special RT normal state cbb (RT1) uses the normal RT role lottery table 671. When the winning combination group “shift CB” is won in the special bonus normal state cbb (RT1), unlike the normal RT (RT1), there is no loss. When a winning combination “SFT” composing the winning line combination group is won in a game won in the winning combination group “Shift CB”, the next one game becomes a challenge time (CT). In the challenge time (CT), the reel has fewer sliding pieces than the general gaming state (initial RT (NOM), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2)) (for example, two pieces of sliding). Is a game that is won internally, and according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, among the pullable small combinations, the small combination with higher payout is won. When the challenge time (CT) of one game is over, the special bonus normal state cbb (RT1) is restored. Further, the bonus combination “SFT” constituting the winning combination group “shift CB” may be missed, but unlike the bonus combinations “RBB1” and “RBB2”, the bonus is not carried over. Therefore, it does not shift to the challenge time (CT) unless winning in the winning game. In the special bonus game state CBB (RT1), the sum of medals paid out in the special bonus normal state cbb (RT1) and medals paid out in the challenge time (CT) exceeds a prescribed number (200), or When the winning condition “SB (single bonus)” is won before the specified number is exceeded, the closing condition is satisfied (corresponding to the “predetermined closing condition” of the present invention). The gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to normal RT (RT1) when this end condition is satisfied, and the gaming state shifts to normal RT (RT1).

  In the case of the special bonus game state CBB (NOM) shifted from the initial RT (NOM), the initial RT combination lottery table 671 is used in the special bonus normal state cbb (NOM). In the special bonus normal state cbb (NOM), when the winning combination “SFT” is won in the game selected for the winning combination group “shift CB”, the next game becomes the challenge time (CT), and the challenge time of this one game When (CT) ends, the special bonus normal state cbb (NOM) is restored. In the special bonus game state CBB (NOM), the sum of medals paid out in the special bonus normal state cbb (NOM) and medals paid out in the challenge time (CT) exceeded the prescribed number (200). If the end condition of winning the winning combination group “SB (single bonus)” is satisfied before the specified number is exceeded, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the initial RT (NOM) and The state shifts to the initial RT (NOM).

  In the case of the special bonus game state CBB (RT2) shifted from the advantageous RT (RT2), the advantageous lottery table 671 for the advantageous RT is used in the special bonus normal state cbb (RT2). In the special bonus normal state cbb (RT2), when winning the bonus combination “SFT” in a game won in the winning group “Shift CB”, the next game becomes the challenge time (CT), and the challenge time of this one game When (CT) ends, the special bonus normal state cbb (RT2) is restored. In the special bonus game state CBB (RT2), the sum of medals paid out in the special bonus normal state cbb (RT2) and medals paid out in the challenge time (CT) exceeded the prescribed number (200). In this case, or when the ending condition of winning the winning combination group “SB (single bonus)” is satisfied before the specified number is exceeded, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to advantageous RT (RT2) and The state shifts to advantageous RT (RT2).

(1-3) AT permissible state setting means 100c
The AT permissible state setting means 100c is a slot machine 1 in any one of an AT non-permitted state that does not permit AT games (special game non-permitted state) and an AT permissible state that permits AT games (special game permissible state). Is set. When the game state is an AT non-permitted state and a general game state (initial RT (NOM), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2)), and the winning combination group “special one piece combination” is won The AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT allowable state. In other words, it is assumed that the lottery value determination and determination unit 103b has won the winning combination group “special one piece combination” based on the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a of the combination lottery unit 103 based on the start of the game by the operation of the start switch 19. When the determination is made (AT allowable winning), the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT allowable state.

  On the other hand, even in the AT non-permitted state, when the normal bonus game state RBB, the special bonus game state CBB, or during the bonus internal winning (RT3), the winning combination group “special one piece combination” is won. However, the AT permissible state setting means 100c does not set the AT permissible state and maintains the AT non-permissible state. Control that is not determined to be the AT allowable state can be determined as appropriate. In this case, as one of the processing methods of the AT allowable state setting means 100c, when the AT is in the non-permitted state, the winning combination group “special one piece” When winning, regardless of the type of gaming state, it is set to the AT permissible state once, but the gaming state at that time is one of the normal bonus gaming state RBB, the special bonus gaming state CBB, or the bonus internal winning (RT3) In such a case, there is a method of immediately clearing the AT permissible state once determined, or not updating from the AT non-permitted state to the AT permissible state. As another processing method, the AT permissible state setting means 100c determines the type of gaming state before setting the AT permissible state, and the determination result is a normal bonus gaming state RBB, a special bonus gaming state CBB, a bonus internal There is a method in which the process of setting the AT permissible state is not performed in any of the winning (RT3). As in this embodiment, when the lottery value determination / determination means 103b performs the role lottery and the AT allowable lottery simultaneously (also referred to as a batch lottery method, details will be described later), the former processing method is suitable. When the role lottery and the AT allowable lottery are performed separately (also referred to as a separate lottery method, details will be described later), the latter processing method is preferable.

  At this time, the AT permissible state setting unit 100c lights the permissible state notification lamp 80 to notify that the AT permissible state can be specified. By notifying the outside that the AT is allowed, the slot machine 1 is in an abnormal state and may be faulty or illegal when an AT game is executed when the slot machine 1 is not in the AT allowed state. It can be judged immediately.

  By the way, even if you win the push order bell (left correct answer bell 1-4, middle correct answer bell 1-4, right correct answer bell 1-4), you do not know the push order to win the "BE" role except AT period It is difficult to stay at the initial RT (NOM) or the advantageous RT (RT2). Therefore, normally, when the gaming state is normal RT (RT1), the AT allowable winning is performed, and the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT allowable state. Further, after the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT allowable state, an initial game number determination means 100d described later sets an initial game number in the AT period game number counter 654 (FIG. 4). When the initial number of games is determined by the initial number-of-games determining means 100d, the AT is being prepared from non-AT. When the winning group “promotion replay” is won during the AT preparation of the normal RT (RT1), the game shifts to the advantageous RT (RT2) from the next game, and the AT period starts. During the AT period, when the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103 is a specific winning combination result (push order bell winning), an AT capable of executing an AT game that notifies an advantageous operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R The game is ready. In this embodiment, the AT period is a so-called ART because it is a period of transition to an advantageous RT (RT2) in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is set higher than the normal RT (RT1).

  In addition, the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the count value in the AT period game number counter 654, and when the AT period starts, every time a game is executed regardless of whether or not the winning order bell is won. By subtracting 1 from the count value of the AT period game number counter 654, the number of remaining games of the AT period game number (AT execution right) is counted. In addition, the AT allowable state setting unit 100c allows a game for an allowable period each time a game is executed regardless of the type of game in the game after the slot machine 1 is set to the AT allowable state (the allowable state notification lamp 80 is turned on). By adding 1 to the count value of the number counter 653, the duration of the AT allowable state is counted.

  Further, the AT allowable state setting means 100c determines that the allowable period period number of games is satisfied when the AT allowable state end condition that the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0 is satisfied, or the end condition is not satisfied. When the count value of the counter 653 reaches a predetermined value (for example, 1500), the slot machine 1 is set to the AT non-permitted state (end of the AT permitted state). Further, the AT allowable state setting means 100c turns off the allowable state notification lamp 80 when setting the slot machine 1 to the AT non-permissible state. At this time, the AT allowable state setting means 100c resets the count value of the allowable period game number counter 653 to “0” and adds the count value before the reset to the total allowable period game number counter 656.

  The AT allowable state setting means 100c maintains the AT allowable state at the timing when the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0, and falls after the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0. If the lottery is won, the AT non-permitted state may be set. The falling lottery, for example, is performed for each game won in the winning group other than the winning group “special one piece” after the end of the AT period, and falls (wins) with a probability of 1/8. To do. Further, when the winning combination group “special one piece combination” is won before winning the falling lottery, for example, the number of added games is determined by the additional lottery means 100e, and the game returns to the AT period. In the case of this configuration, when the push order bell is won between the end of the AT period and the time when the falling lottery is won, an advantageous push order is notified by the liquid crystal display 27 or the notification display 60. You may do it. By doing so, the advantageous RT (RT2) is maintained until the falling lottery is won, so ART can be performed immediately after AT return.

  Also, the AT permissible state end conditions are the conditions after winning AT permissible (the result of winning lottery after AT permissible, the number of games that have elapsed since the transition to the AT permissible state, The number of medals may be changed as appropriate. It is possible to further improve the game playability by changing various conditions for terminating the AT permissible state.

(1-4) Initial game number determining means 100d
When the winning combination group “special one piece combination” (see FIG. 7) is won in the AT non-permitted state, the lottery value determination determining unit 103b of the combination lottery unit 103 described later determines that the slot machine 1 is set to the AT permitted state. Do (AT acceptable winning). The initial game number determining means 100d is an initial continuation period of the right to execute the AT game in the game in which the lottery value determination determining means 103b has determined that the slot machine 1 is in the AT allowable state (initial period: initial game number). ) Is determined by lottery using the AT initial game number distribution table 673 (FIG. 4).

  The AT initial game number distribution table 673 is set so that, for example, 30 games and 50 games are selected with a probability of 1/2, respectively. When the initial game number determining means 100d determines the initial game number, it sets the game number in the AT period game number counter 654. Note that the AT initial game number distribution table 673 is set such that, for example, 0 game, 30 game, and 50 game are selected with a probability of 1/3, and the AT period is not set even if the AT allowable winning is performed. You may comprise so that there may be a case. In this case, when 0 game is selected by the initial game number determining means 100d, after winning the winning combination group “special 1 piece combination” and setting the AT allowable state, AT game of 1 game is performed. The AT permissible state may end, or the AT permissible state may end when a predetermined falling lottery is won after an AT game of one game.

  The initial game number determination means 100d may determine the initial number of games in the AT period by performing the above-described distribution lottery using the same lottery value as the lottery value used for the role lottery of the role lottery means 103. Alternatively, a random number value (lottery value) for distribution may be newly generated, and the above-described distribution may be performed using this.

(1-5) Additional lottery means 100e
When the winning lottery means 100e wins the winning combination group “special one piece combination” (see FIG. 7) on the condition that the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT allowable state, The number of games to be added to the initial number of games (the number of additional games) is determined. Specifically, based on the start of the game by operating the start switch 19, the lottery value determination / determination unit 103b decides to grant the right to play an AT game based on the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a of the role lottery unit 103. Then (AT right winning), the extra lottery means 100e uses the AT extra lottery table 674 to perform the extra lottery distribution lottery (game extra extra lottery). The AT extra lottery table 674 is set so that, for example, 5 games and 10 games are selected with a probability of 1/2, respectively.

  It should be noted that the AT extra lottery table 674 may be configured so that there is always an extra number of games, or there is a case where the game is distributed to a losing game where there is no extra number of games. In spite of winning, it may be possible to prevent the number of games from being acquired with a predetermined probability.

  In addition, the AT addition lottery table 674 uses a common value for each set value (outtake rate), while each table 674 shows the role lottery result after AT permission, the history of role lottery, the progress after AT permission. You may change suitably according to the number of games, the number of medal acquisition after AT permission, etc.

  In this way, it is possible to improve the security by uniquely determining whether or not the AT right is won based on the lottery value used for the role lottery, while freely designing how the extra lottery means 100e performs the extra. Therefore, the degree of freedom in designing the AT game can be increased.

  Further, the extra lottery means 100e may perform the above-mentioned number-of-games extra lottery using the same lottery value used for the winning lottery of the winning lottery means 103, or a new random value (lottery value). May be generated and used to make a lottery with the number of games added.

(1-6) AT gaming possible state determining means 100f
If the winning game group determining means 100f wins the winning role group “Promotion Replay” during the AT preparation after the winning role group “special 1 piece role” is won, and the AT preparation is made, the AT lottery means 103 When the combination lottery result is the push order bell, it is determined that the AT game is possible and the AT period flag set in the flag storage area 651 is set to ON.

  Further, when the number of games of the AT period game number counted by the AT period game number counter 654 remains, the AT game available state determination unit 100f maintains the ON setting of the flag during the AT period. In addition, when the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0, the AT game possible state determination unit 100f sets the AT period flag to OFF. In addition, when the fall lottery is performed after the end of the AT period and the AT permissible state ends when the lottery is won, the AT permissible state does not end at the timing when the AT period flag is set to OFF. When the falling lottery after the flag during the AT period is set to OFF is won, the AT permissible state ends.

(1-7) Outline of Game Next, an outline of the game executed in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The slot machine 1 is configured such that one game (game) is performed by inserting three medals, and three medals are inserted into the slot machine 1 by the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17. When the insertion is detected, a horizontal winning line (center line) at the center (middle stage) of the display window 11 becomes effective. Here, when the start switch 19 is operated, one of the preset winning lottery results is selected by the lottery processing by the winning lottery means 103 by the lottery processing using random numbers. When all the rotations of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R are started, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are discriminated by the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M and 13R. Start based on.

  After that, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are accelerated, the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are enabled, and the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are enabled. When the operation of the left stop switch 21L is detected, the left reel 13L is stopped, when the operation of the middle stop switch 21M is detected, the middle reel 13M is stopped, and when the operation of the right stop switch 21R is detected, the right reel 13R is stopped. In this manner, the rotation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  When all of the three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the rotation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped. At this time, when it stops at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle stage of the display window 11 in which the predetermined symbol is valid, that is, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed in the symbol combination related to the winning combination. When displayed on the window 11, a prize is awarded, and the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the medal payout opening 39. A predetermined profit (privilege) may be given to the player instead of paying out medals or together with paying out medals. This predetermined profit includes, for example, the same bet as the winning game without shifting to a bonus game state (RBB, CBB) by winning a bonus combination described later or inserting a new medal by winning a re-playing player described later. The number of bets that are automatically set to play the next game by number, the transition of the gaming state, and the like can be mentioned.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a bonus combination, a re-playing combination, and a small combination are set in advance as types of combinations. The bonus combination is a transition combination to the bonus game state. The re-game combination (hereinafter also referred to as “replay”) is a combination that allows the next game to be played with the same number of bets as the winning game without inserting a new medal when winning. A small combination is a combination in which a predetermined dividend (number of payouts) is obtained when winning.

Bonus combination The bonus combination is set with a plurality of combination names “RBB1”, “RBB2”, “CBB1” to “CBB6”, “SFT”, and “SB”. Here, when each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped by the symbol combination (R7-R7-R7) relating to the role name “RBB1” and the symbol combination (G7-G7-G7) relating to the role name “RBB2”, a winning is obtained. Thus, the gaming state shifts to the normal bonus gaming state RBB. When each reel 13L, 13M, 13R stops with the symbol combination set for each of the combination names "CBB1" to "CBB6", a winning is made and the gaming state shifts to the special bonus gaming state CBB. When each reel 13L, 13M, 13R stops in the symbol combination (T2-BR-T1) related to the role name “SFT”, a winning is won and the next game becomes the challenge time (CT). When each reel 13L, 13M, 13R stops in the symbol combination (C1-BR-RP) relating to the role name “SB”, a winning is made and the next one game is in a winning state for all small roles. In this embodiment, it is configured that no payout is awarded even if each bonus combination is won, but a predetermined number of payouts may be awarded.

-Re-playing role The re-playing role has a plurality of types of role names "RPC", "RTT1" to "RTT9". Here, the combination name “RPC” is a re-playing combination unrelated to the transition of the gaming state, and is a constituent combination of the winning combination group “normal replay”. Each of the role names “RTT1” to “RTT9” is a re-playing role related to the transition of the gaming state, and is a constituent role of the winning role group “Promotion Replay”. When the symbol combinations for winning the re-gamer are aligned on the winning line, the game can be played under the same conditions as the previous game without introducing new medals.

Small role A small role is set with a plurality of types of role names “BE”, “ATA1” to “ATA12”, and “CH”. Here, the role name “BE” is the winning group “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Left correct answer bell 5”, “Middle correct answer bell 1” to “Middle correct answer bell 4”, “Right correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer”. 4 ”(push order bell), each winning combination, and a winning combination (9 payouts) when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the correct push order set for each type of push order bell. Is set as The role names “ATA1” to “ATA12” are constituent members of the push order bell, and are awarded when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated in the correct push order set for each push order bell type. It is set as a winning combination (one payout number). The combination name “CH” is a component combination of the winning combination group “special one piece combination”, and is set as a combination in which an AT permissible lottery or a game lottery is performed. It should be noted that one medal is paid out when the symbol combination for winning the winning combination “CH” is aligned on the winning line.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 (corresponding to “setting value setting means” of the present invention) in FIG. 4 sets one setting value from a plurality of setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) having different payout rates. This set value is for selecting a combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102 to be described later, and each of the set values corresponds to each of a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. It is attached. Then, the setting control means 101 determines whether the change process start switch 56 is ON or OFF when the power is turned on (when the power switch 50 is turned ON), and the power is turned on when the change process start switch 56 is ON. Then, a predetermined setting change process is started. The payout rate is calculated by total payout number ÷ total input number × 100 [%]. In this embodiment, the payout rate is set to 98% for setting 1 and 115% for setting 6.

  Here, the winning probability in the lottery in each gaming state of initial RT (NOM), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2) is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of setting values (here, six types). The combination lottery table 671 shown in FIG. 4 is associated with each of the setting values in a plurality of stages. When the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall where the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value. At this time, the reset switch 52 is used, and after the setting change process is started, each time the reset switch 52 is pressed, the set value can be increased by one and changed. If the reset switch 52 is pressed during setting 6, the setting 1 is restored.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 in FIG. 4 is a setting that is set by the setting control means 101, the type of game state (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT3, BB1, etc.) controlled by the game control means 100 on the main control board 63. One lottery table is selected from a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. 4 based on the values (setting 1 to setting 6). For example, in normal RT (RT1), the table selection means 102 selects a combination lottery table 671 (normal RT combination lottery table) as a combination lottery table according to the set value (setting 1 to setting 6) of the winning probability.

(4) Role lottery means 103
The combination lottery means 103 in FIG. 4 includes a plurality of general combinations (small combination, replay combination) including a push order bell and a replay combination, and a bonus combination at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated to start the game. A combination lottery is performed in which a combination of a plurality of combinations (see FIGS. 6 and 7) is determined based on a lottery value generated based on the start of the game. In addition, the winning lottery means 103 uses the same lottery value as the lottery value used for the winning lottery when the initial RT (NOM), the normal RT (RT1), and the advantageous RT (RT2) in the AT non-permitted state. Thus, it is determined whether or not the AT-permitted role in the AT-permitted state is won (AT-permitted winning). In addition, the winning lottery means 103 uses the same lottery value as the lottery value used for the winning lottery when the initial RT (NOM), the normal RT (RT1), and the advantageous RT (RT2) in the AT allowable state. Then, it is determined whether or not the AT right role is elected (AT right elected). The role lottery means 103 includes a lottery value generation means 103a and a lottery value determination determination means 103b.

(4-1) Lottery value generation means 103a
In the lottery value generation means 103a, random number generation means constituted by an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts clock signals generated by the oscillation circuit is within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal number). The generated random numbers for lottery are extracted at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, thereby generating lottery values for role lottery, AT allowable winning determination, and AT right winning determination. Since the random number generation means is constituted by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generation means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a can be substantially handled as a random number. The lottery value generation unit 103a may generate a lottery value using a random number generated by a random number generator, or may generate a lottery value using a software random number. Further, the lottery value generation unit 103a may generate a lottery value by performing a predetermined calculation on the extracted random number value or the generated random number value.

(4-2) Lottery value determination determination means 103b
The lottery value determination / determination unit 103b determines which of a plurality of winning combination groups has been won by determining the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a.

  Specifically, the winning lottery table 671 indicates which lottery value within the range generated by the random number generation means is to be won or lost in a plurality of winning role groups shown in FIG. The correspondence between the lottery value for determination and the winning combination group is set in advance (see FIG. 8). The lottery value determination / determination unit 103b refers to the combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection unit 102, and which combination (winning combination group) the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a is set to be won, Alternatively, it is determined which of the plurality of winning combination groups has been won by determining whether it is set to lose.

  That is, for the entire range of lottery values generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a, a range of values determined to shift to the AT permissible state (AT permissible win) (for example, 3 of the winning range “1250” for the special single-player role) And a range of values that are determined not to shift to the AT allowable state (AT allowable non-winning) (for example, 70% of the winning range “1250” of the special single-player role) The lottery value determination and determination unit 103b determines whether or not the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a for the role lottery shifts to the AT-allowed state based on the start of the game. Also used for the above (collective lottery system described above). In addition, regarding the entire range of lottery values generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a, a range of values for winning the AT right (the number of games added lottery) and a range of values for not winning the AT right are stored in the role lottery table 671 in advance. The lottery value determination / determination unit 103b is set to determine whether or not the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a based on the start of the game for the role lottery is added to the number of games in the AT allowable state. Also used to do. Note that the lottery value generation means 103a newly generates a random number value (lottery value) for AT allowable lottery separately from the lottery value for the role lottery, and uses this to determine whether or not to shift to the AT allowable state. May be determined (the above-described separate lottery method). That is, first, a winning combination is determined by a lottery, a random value (lottery value) for AT allowable lottery is generated based on the winning combination, and it is determined whether to shift to an AT allowable state using this. You may do it. In this case, an AT shift lottery table may be provided separately from the role lottery table 671, and it may be determined whether or not to shift to the AT allowable state based on the random number value for AT allowable lottery and the AT shift lottery table. In the separate lottery system, the function for determining whether or not to shift to the AT permissible state using the newly generated random number (lottery value) for AT permissible lottery and the AT transition lottery table is the “permitted” It corresponds to “state determination means”.

  Further, in the part lottery table 671, some lottery values are set redundantly for winning of a plurality of parts, so that all the lottery values generated by the lottery value determination and determination unit 103b are generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a. When the range is determined, that is, as a result lottery result of the role lottery means 103, a winning combination group shown in FIG. 7 is configured. Note that among the winning combination groups shown in FIG. 7, those composed of a plurality of combinations (composition names), when the internal winning is made, the symbol combinations for all the combinations constituting the winning combination group are aligned on the winning line. Is allowed.

  In addition, when the winning combination group “special one-piece combination” is won in the AT non-permitted state, the AT permitted winning is set, and the AT permitted state setting unit 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT permitted state. Further, a lottery drawing using the AT initial game number distribution table 673 (FIG. 4) is performed by the initial game number determination means 100d. In addition, when the winning combination group “special one piece combination” is won in the AT allowable state, the AT right is selected, and the lottery means 100e adds the number of games based on the AT additional lottery table 674 (FIG. 4) and performs the lottery means 100e.

  In addition, with regard to some specific lottery values among lottery values that are not won (lost) in all the roles (winning role group) in the role lottery means 103 (FIG. 4) in the normal RT (RT1), The winning lottery means 103 in the winning RT (RT2) wins the replay as a re-playing player in the winning lottery means 103, and the lottery values excluding the specific lottery value are the winning lottery means 103 in the normal RT (RT1) and advantageous RT (RT2) The combination lottery table 671 is set so that the combination lottery results are the same.

  It should be noted that the function of determining whether or not the lottery value determination determining means 103b has won the winning combination group “special one piece combination” in the AT non-permitted state corresponds to the “allowable state determining means” of the present invention.

(5) Determination result storage means 104
The determination result storage unit 104 in FIG. 4 stores, in the first data area of the determination result storage area 652, information that can specify whether or not the bonus combination is won as a determination result by the lottery value determination determination unit 103b. Information that can specify whether or not the general combination is won is stored in the second data area of the determination result storage area 652.

  For example, a unique hexadecimal upper combination number is assigned to each bonus combination, and a unique hexadecimal lower combination number is assigned to each general combination (replay combination, small combination). Then, the determination result storage unit 104 corresponds to the combination number assigned to the combination (including the case of losing) constituting the winning combination group that is the combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit 103 in the determination result storage area 652. Store in the data area.

(6) Stop control means 105
The stop control means 105 in FIG. 4 uses the stop table 672 to change the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R based on the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R by the player and the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103. Stop control is performed. The stop control means 105 basically receives the constituent symbols within the drawable range in all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R in order to make the winning names belonging to the winning combination group determined by the winning lottery means 103 win. Stop control to stop at the middle stage. Each reel 13L, 13M, 13R has an allowable number of sliding frames (withdrawable range: normally 4 frames at maximum), so if the operation timing does not match, the symbols for winning the winning line May not be able to be aligned, and in such a case, missing (non-winning) occurs.

  The winning combination group “RBB1” is composed of only the combination name “RBB1”. Each symbol related to winning of the role name “RBB1” is arranged at a position where it may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  The winning combination group “RBB2” is composed of only the combination name “RBB2”. Since each symbol related to winning of the role name “RBB2” is arranged at a position where it may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, there is a possibility of missing.

The winning combination group “CBB” is composed of combination names “CBB1” to “CBB6”.
In this case, since the symbol related to winning in any of the constituent roles is within a range that can be drawn regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, depending on the operation timing, Make sure to win any of the names “CBB1” to “CBB6”.

  The winning combination group “Shift CB” is composed of only the combination name “SFT”. Each symbol related to winning of the role name “shift CB” is arranged at a position where it may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  The winning combination group “SB” is composed of only the combination name “SB”. Since each symbol related to winning of the role name “SB” is arranged at a position where it may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, there is a possibility that it will be missed.

  The winning combination group “normal replay” is composed only of the combination name “RPC”. The role name “RPC” is always won because the symbol related to winning is within the drawable range regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  The winning combination group “Promotion Replay” is composed of combination names “RTT1” to “RTT9”. In this case, since the symbol related to winning in any of the constituent roles is within a range that can be drawn regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, depending on the operation timing, Make sure to win any of the names “RTT1” to “RTT9”.

  The winning combination group “Left Correct Bell 1” is composed of combination names “BE”, “ATA1”, and “ATA4”. In this case, as an advantageous pushing order, it is set that the first stop is the left reel 13L. Therefore, when the left stop switch 21L is operated first, the stop control means 105 receives the winning combination “BE” having the highest payout (number of payouts) regardless of the operation order of the remaining stop switches 21M and 21R. Thus, the stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed. Each symbol related to winning of the role name “BE” is in a range that can be pulled in regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Win a prize. On the other hand, when the first stop is other than the left reel 13L, the stop control means 105 determines which of the remaining constituent roles (the role names “ATA1”, “ATA4”) according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed in order to win a crab. If the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is not within a range in which the winning symbols can be drawn into the remaining components, the remaining components (the role names “ATA1” and “ATA4”) may be missed. . Similar reel stop control is performed for the remaining push order bells (the winning combination groups “left correct answer bells 2 to 4”, “middle correct answer bells 1 to 4”, and “right correct answer bells 1 to 4”). As to the order of pushing the correct answers, the “left correct answer bells 1 to 4” all have the first stop at the left reel 13L, and the “middle correct answer bells 1 to 4” all have the first stop at the middle reel 13M and the “right correct answer” In each of the bells 1 to 4, the first stop is the right reel 13R.

  The winning combination group “special one piece combination” is composed of only the combination name “CH”. Each symbol related to winning of the role name “CH” is arranged at a position where it may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

(7) Notification display control means 106
The notification display control unit 106 in FIG. 4 controls the notification in the notification display 60 to be the notification mode determined by the notification mode determination unit 107.

(8) Notification mode determination means 107
The notification mode determination unit 107 in FIG. 4 determines the notification mode on the notification display 60 based on the combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit 103 and the state of the slot machine 1 (non-AT, AT in preparation, AT). To decide. For the notification mode determined by the notification mode determination unit 107, a command capable of specifying the type is generated by the command generation unit 108 and transmitted to the sub-control board 73. For example, when an internal winning is made to the push order bell during the AT period (advantageous RT (RT2)), the notification mode is determined such that the advantageous pushing order set according to the type is notified. In this embodiment, one of the two seven-segment LEDs of the notification display device 60 changes to a notification mode that suggests the next stop operation when the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is stopped. It is configured as follows. On the other hand, the other 7-segment LED is for specifying the type of notification mode, and is configured to continue the same notification from the notification to the final stop. As a method for informing the pressing order, for example, when only a specific segment of the seven segments is lit, the left stop switch 21L, and when only another segment different from the specific segment is lit, the middle stop switch 21M is used. The lighting positions of the segments are associated with the types of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the corresponding segments are lighted when the push order is notified.

(9) Command creation means 108
The command creation means 108 in FIG. 4 has various information such as information on the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103, information on the operation of the operation tool operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the start switch 19, and the like. A command for transmitting the above information to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) is generated. The command generated by the command creating unit 108 is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the command transmitting unit 113 as will be described later. The sub control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the command sent from the main control board 63. In other words, the command creation means 108 creates a command that indicates the content of the effect executed on the sub control board 73.

  Further, the command creation means 108 creates a command corresponding to the notification mode of the notification display 60 based on the state of the slot machine 1 and the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103. For example, a command (for example, “$ 01” in the case of “normal replay”) that can specify the type of the role constituting the result lottery result (the winning group identification number) of the role lottery means 103 is created and used for notification. A command that can specify the type of notification mode of the display 60 (for example, when the winning combination “normal replay” is won when the initial RT (NOM) is in a non-ART state, “0 (notification mode that no notification is given”). ) ”).

(10) Reel detection means 109
The reel detection means 109 in FIG. 4 sends the detection signals of the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R to the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R that drive the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Based on the number of supplied pulses, the rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected. In this case, the reel detection means 109 has a symbol positioned at a predetermined reference position (in this embodiment, for example, the middle stage of the display window 11) while the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and stopped. Each corresponding frame number is detected.

(11) Symbol determination means 110
The symbol determining means 110 in FIG. 4 determines in advance the display mode of the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R stopped by the stop control means 105 based on the rotational positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. It is determined whether or not the display mode is the displayed display mode, and it is determined whether or not the display result of the symbol when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped is a predetermined winning mode.

(12) Dispensing control means 111
The payout control unit 111 in FIG. 4 gives a predetermined privilege (profit) to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination unit 110, and the symbol determination unit 110 determines that any winning combination has been won. If a winning with a medal payout is made, the hopper unit 43 is operated after the number of stored credit medals reaches an upper limit (for example, 50 in this embodiment), and the winning combination is dealt with. A medal is paid out by the number of payouts to give a player a profit. Further, the payout control unit 111 increases the credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as a medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

  Further, when the symbol determining means 110 determines that the re-game player has won a prize, the payout control means 111 validates the winning line for the next game as if a prescribed number (three) of medals have been inserted.

(13) Medal control means 112
4 controls the operation of the medal selector 48 to switch between medal acceptance and non-acceptance.

(14) Command transmission means 113
The command transmission unit 113 in FIG. 4 transmits the command including various information created by the command creation unit 108 from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one way. In this case, the game state such as the general gaming state (NOM, RT1, RT2) and the bonus gaming state (RBB, CBB), the combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit 103, the symbol determination result by the symbol determination unit 110, and each reel 13L, 13M , 13R, and a command including information indicating the state of the slot machine 1 such as a medal payout state by the payout control means 111 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  In addition, the command transmission unit 113 transmits a command including data indicating a detection state of inserted medals by the insertion sensor 53 and operation states of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17 to the sub-control board 73. The command transmission unit 113 transmits a command including data indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated by the player to the sub-control board 73.

(15) Allowable state ratio calculation means 114
On the main control board 63, four 7-segment LEDs (not shown) are mounted. The stay ratio in the AT allowable state (allowable state stay ratio) and the ratio of the number of payouts with a bonus to the total payout number (object ratio) ) And other ratios can be displayed by the 7-segment LED. The allowable state ratio calculating unit 114 calculates an allowable state stay ratio among various ratios. In this case, the permissible state ratio calculating unit 114 increments the count value of the total game number counter 655 by 1 every time one game is consumed. The counter 655 is basically cleared without being cleared and is continuously added every time one game is consumed. Further, the permissible state ratio calculating means 114 determines whether or not the game is set to the AT permissible state by the AT permissible state setting means 100c for each game, and the game (1 Every time (game) is consumed, the count value of the total allowable period game number counter 656 is incremented by one. Similar to the total game number counter 655, the total allowable period game number counter 656 is basically configured not to be cleared. Then, the allowable state ratio calculating means 114 calculates the ratio of the period of the slot machine 1 in the AT allowable state based on the count value of the total game number counter 655 and the count value of the total allowable period game number counter 65. This ratio is stored in the allowable state stay ratio storage area 657.

  The permissible state ratio calculating means 114 calculates the ratio in the process from the stop of all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to the end of the game in each game, and sets the calculated value to the permissible state. The stay ratio storage area 657 is overwritten and stored. Instead of calculating every game, it may be calculated at a predetermined opportunity, such as when the reset switch 52 is pressed to display the ratio. At this time, when the reset switch 52 is pressed, the ratio is calculated based on the count value stored in the total game number counter 655 and the count value stored in the total allowable period game number counter 656. . In this way, the permissible state ratio calculating means 114 calculates the permissible state stay ratio not at every game but at the display timing, so that an excessive burden can be eliminated in normal game processing, and the processing efficiency. The fairness of the gaming machine can be ensured while trying to make it easier. Alternatively, the ratio may be calculated every time the total number of games reaches a certain period, and the number of times when the total number of games has reached a certain value (for example, 60%) may be stored. Further, these ratios (allowable state stay ratio, accessory ratio) may be displayed using the payout display 46.

(Sub control board)
Next, the sub control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub control board 73 in FIG. 4 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 63 and performs an effect according to the operation and state of the main control board 63. The sub-control board 73 has various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 (see FIG. 3) and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

(1) Command receiving means 200
The command receiving unit 200 in FIG. 4 receives a command including various information transmitted by the command transmitting unit 113 of the main control board 63. When receiving a command transmitted from the main control board 63, the command receiving means 200 notifies each function provided in the sub control board 73 according to the type of the command.

(2) Production content determination means 201
The effect content determining unit 201 in FIG. 4 is for determining the content of the effect according to the command received by the command receiving unit 200. Specifically, a moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from an effect pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the result of the role lottery means 103, or the like from the speakers 31L and 31R. An effect such as determining the music and sound to be played, and flashing the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually is determined. In this case, the effect content determination means 201 determines the effect content for executing the notification effect corresponding to the notification mode of the notification display 60.

  For example, the effect content determination means 201 determines the effect content to display on the liquid crystal display 27 an advantageous push order set according to the type when the push order bell is internally won during AT.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 201 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 202 and the audio control unit 203.

(3) Display control means 202
The display control unit 202 in FIG. 4 displays a moving image (image) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination unit 201, or displays the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp unit 37L. , 37R, and the like are controlled to blink simultaneously or individually.

(4) Voice control means 203
The voice control unit 203 in FIG. 4 performs control such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R and outputting voice based on data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination unit 201. .

(Game play)
Next, the playability of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, in this embodiment, lottery values of winning combination groups other than the winning combination group “SB”, such as winning combination groups related to transition to the normal bonus gaming state RBB and the special bonus gaming state CBB. Are set to the same value for each set value. In other words, the winning probabilities of bonus combinations (RBB1, RBB2, CBB1 to CBB6) are the same for each set value. In contrast, the lottery value of the winning combination group “SB” related to the end of the special bonus gaming state CBB is set to a larger value as the set value increases (setting 1: 400 → setting 6: 650). Therefore, the termination condition for the special bonus game state CBB is more easily established as the setting is higher. In addition, the lottery value of the winning combination group “special one piece combination” related to the AT allowable lottery is set to the same value for each setting value. In addition, the AT allowable lottery is not performed in the normal bonus game state RBB, the special bonus game state CBB, and the bonus internal winning RT3 even in the AT non-permitted state. According to such a configuration, the period (number of games) from the transition to the special bonus game state CBB to the end thereof becomes shorter as the set value becomes higher. Therefore, when compared in the same game period (number of games), even if the winning probabilities of bonus combinations (CBB1 to CBB6) are the same as the set value, the special bonus game state in all the game periods (total number of games) The expected value of the special bonus stay ratio (the sum of the game periods in the special bonus gaming state CBB ÷ total number of games × 100 [%]), which is the ratio of the period being the CBB, becomes lower as the set value becomes higher. In other words, when compared with the same number of games, even if the lottery value of the winning combination group “special one piece combination” for the AT permissible lottery is the same value for each setting value, the expected value of the number of times of transition to the AT permissible state However, it becomes higher as the set value becomes higher.

  A more specific description will be given with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a game development in a certain game period (hereinafter also referred to as a certain game period) in the case of setting 1 and setting 6. According to this example, since the lottery values of bonus combinations (CBB1 to CBB6) are the same between setting 1 and setting 6, the bonus game (CBB1 to CBB6) shifts to the special bonus gaming state CBB the same number of times (three times) in the fixed gaming period. I understand that. However, the lottery value of the winning combination group “SB” for the end of the special bonus game state CBB is “400 (approximately 1/140)” in the setting 1 and “650 (approximately 1/100)” in the setting 6. Therefore, setting 6 is easier to win than setting 1. As a result, the end condition of the special bonus gaming state CBB is more easily established in the setting 6, so the period of the special bonus gaming state CBB in the setting 6 is shorter than the period of the special bonus gaming state CBB in the setting 1. ing. As a result, in the state that is not the special bonus game state CBB, the setting 6 is longer than the setting 1. As described above, in the special bonus gaming state CBB, since the transition to the AT permissible state is not determined, the setting 6 has a short state where the transition to the AT permissible state is not determined, and the AT permitted state is entered. While the state in which the transition to the AT allowable state can be determined is long, the setting 1 has a long state in which the transition to the AT permissible state is not determined, and the state in which the transition to the AT permissible state can be determined. It will be short. In addition, since the lottery value of the winning combination group “special one piece combination” related to the AT permissible lottery is set to the same value in the setting 1 and the setting 6, it is possible to determine the transition to the AT permissible state The longer setting 6 has more opportunities to win the “special one piece combination” in a certain game period, and as a result, the frequency of entering the AT-permitted state is higher.

  Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, the expected value of the number of times of transition to the AT permissible state increases as the set value increases, so that a difference can be provided in the set value regarding the transition to the AT permissible state. In addition, since there is a difference in the set value regarding the transition to the AT permissible state, it is not necessary to change the lottery value of the winning combination group “special one piece combination” for the AT permissible lottery for each set value. Accordingly, by sharing the lottery value of the winning combination group “special one piece combination” among the set values, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity necessary for storing the lottery values in the role lottery table 671. In addition, although the example of the collective lottery method has been described regarding the determination of the AT permissible state, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same applies to another lottery method.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with a focus on differences from the first embodiment with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, the special bonus gaming state CBB is not set as the gaming state, and the general gaming state of initial RT (NOM), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2) The bonus internal winning (RT3) and the normal bonus game state RBB are configured. The transition conditions for each gaming state are the same as in the first embodiment.

  Along with the disappearance of the special bonus game state CBB, the configurations of the winning combination and the winning combination group are different from those of the first embodiment. As for the winning combination, as shown in FIG. 12, the bonus winning combination “CBB1 to CBB6”, “SFT” and “SB” included in the first embodiment disappears and the winning combination name is “RBB1”. It consists only of “RBB2”. The structure of the re-gamer is the same as that of the first embodiment. As for the configuration of the small role, the role name “CPA1” is added to the configuration of the small role in the first embodiment. The combination name “CPA1” has a symbol combination “C1-C1-C1” for winning, and when winning, three medals are paid out.

  As for the configuration of the winning combination group, as shown in FIG. 13, instead of the winning combination groups “CBB”, “shift CB”, and “SB” of the first embodiment, the winning combination group “common bell + special 1” "Combination" and "Three pieces" are added.

  The winning combination group “common bell + special one-piece combination” may be won only in the normal bonus game state RBB, and is composed of combination names “BE” and “CH”. When the winning group is elected internally, both the role names “BE” and “CH” are allowed to win, but in this embodiment, the role name “BE” is given priority. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled so as to win. Each symbol related to winning of the role name “BE” is arranged in a range that can be pulled in regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. In this case, the winning title “BE” is always won and nine medals are paid out.

  The winning combination group “three-piece combination” may be won only in the normal bonus game state RBB, and is composed of the combination name “CPA1”. Since some of the symbols related to winning of the role name “CPA1” are arranged at positions that may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, there is a possibility of missing. There is.

  The winning probabilities of each winning combination group will be described. For example, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 15A, in the normal RT (RT1), the bonus combination “RBB1” and “RBB2” are both set. As the value increases, the winning probability becomes lower, and the other RT winning combination groups are set with the normal RT winning lottery table 671 so that winning is performed with the same probability even if the set value changes.

  In the normal bonus game state RBB, as shown in FIG. 14 (b) and FIG. 15 (b), each winning combination is not set in a state where every game small combination is won as in the first embodiment. Winning probability is set for each group individually. In this case, other than the winning group “common bell + special one piece” (corresponding to “second small part” of the present invention) and “three pieces combination” (corresponding to “first small part” of the present invention) In each of the winning combination groups, an RBB combination lottery table 671 is set so that even if the set value changes, the winning combination is made with the same probability. In addition, the winning combination group “common bell + special one piece combination” has a higher probability of winning as the set value is higher, whereas the winning group “three pieces combination” has a lower winning probability as the set value is higher. On the other hand, the RBB combination lottery table 671 is set so that the combination of the winning probabilities of both winning combination groups has the same probability at each set value. As mentioned above, if you win the winning role group “BE”, you can get 9 payouts when you win the winning group “Common Bell + Special 1 Sheets”, and if you win the winning group “3 Boards” There is a possibility of winning a winning title “CPA1” from which a payout can be obtained. Therefore, according to such a structure of the winning combination lottery table 671, during the normal bonus gaming state RBB, the probability of winning the winning name “BE” with a larger number of payouts increases as the set value increases, so that the normal bonus gaming state RBB is entered. The number of games (the number of games until the number of payouts reaches the specified number (RBB1: 200, RBB2: 100)) from the transition to the end is configured to decrease as the set value increases. . In FIG. 15, “push order correct answer 9 combination” is a generic name of left correct bells 1 to 4, middle correct answer bells 1 to 4, and right correct answer bells 1 to 4.

  According to such a configuration, for example, setting 6 has a lower expected value of the winning number of bonus combinations (RBB1, RBB2) than setting 1, so when compared with the same number of games (game period), bonus combination (RBB1) , RBB2), the number of winning is less in setting 6. Therefore, if the number of games (bonus period) until one normal bonus gaming state RBB ends is the same for each set value, the normal bonus gaming state RBB is in all the gaming periods (total number of games). The normal bonus stay ratio (the total number of games in the normal bonus gaming state RBB ÷ total number of games × 100 [%]), which is the ratio of the period, is lower in setting 6 than in setting 1. As described above, in this embodiment, the expected value for one bonus period is configured to decrease as the set value increases, so that the one bonus period is the same as the set value. Compared to the case where the normal bonus stay ratio is increased, the normal bonus stay ratio becomes lower as the set value becomes higher. The AT allowable lottery is performed in the AT non-permitted state and the general gaming state (initial RT (NOM), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2)). Even if the winning probability of “special single player” is the same for each set value, the expected value of the number of transitions to the AT-allowed state increases as the staying ratio in the general gaming state during a certain gaming period increases. .

  A more specific description will be given with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of game development in a certain game period in the case of setting 1 and setting 6. According to this example, the winning probabilities for the winning combination groups “RBB1” and “RBB2” are set 6 (both RBB1 and RBB2 are 1/100) rather than setting 1 (both “RBB1” and “RBB2”). Since it is low, the number of transitions of the normal bonus game state RBB is larger in the setting 1 than in the setting 6 during the certain game period. Furthermore, in the winning lottery in the normal bonus game state RBB, the winning probability of the winning combination group “common bell + special one-piece winning” in which 9 medals are paid out is higher in setting 6 than in setting 1, The winning probability of the winning combination group “3 winning combinations” from which three medals are paid out is higher in setting 1 than in setting 6, and the winning probabilities of the other winning group are the same (FIG. 14B). )reference). Therefore, setting 6 is shorter than setting 1 in the period from the transition to the normal bonus game state to the end. As a result, in the state that is not the normal bonus gaming state RBB, the setting 6 is longer than the setting 1. As described above, in the normal bonus gaming state RBB, since the transition to the AT permissible state is not determined, the setting 6 is short in the state where the transition to the AT permissible state is not determined, so that the AT permissible state is entered. While the state in which the transition to the AT allowable state can be determined is long, the setting 1 has a long state in which the transition to the AT permissible state is not determined, and the state in which the transition to the AT permissible state can be determined. It will be short. In addition, since the lottery value of the winning combination group “special one piece combination” related to the AT permissible lottery is set to the same value in the setting 1 and the setting 6, it is possible to determine the transition to the AT permissible state The longer setting 6 has more opportunities to win the “special one piece combination” in a certain game period, and as a result, the frequency of entering the AT-permitted state is higher.

  Even with the configuration of this embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the bonus combination (RBB1, RBB2) is configured to be lower as the setting is higher. However, even if the winning probability of the bonus combination (RBB1, RBB2) is the same for each setting value. Good. In addition, although the example of the collective lottery method has been described regarding the determination of the AT permissible state, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same applies to another lottery method.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the first embodiment, when the winning combination group “CBB” is won internally, it is configured to always win one of the combination names “CBB1” to “CBB6” in the game, but a missed out occurs. You may comprise so that there is possibility. In this case, as shown in FIG. 17, when the winning combination group “CBB” is missed, the gaming state shifts to RT4 during the special bonus internal winning, and the role names “CBB1” to “CBB1” to “ When winning one of the “CBB6”, the special bonus game state CBB is entered. Also, the special bonus internal winning RT4 is configured not to perform the AT allowable lottery so that the higher the setting from the special bonus internal winning RT4 to the special bonus gaming state CBB, the easier the transition. In this way, the stay ratio during a certain game period in the general gaming state in which the AT allowable lottery is performed becomes higher as the setting is higher, and thus the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained. As a measure for making the transition to the special bonus gaming state CBB easier as the setting is higher, for example, a reel control is performed in which a re-game role or a small role is preferentially won over the bonus roles “CBB1 to CBB6”. It is conceivable to increase the probability of loss of RT4 during bonus internal winning as the set value increases.

  In the first embodiment described above, the lottery value is set so that the winning probability of the winning combination group “CBB” related to the transition to the special bonus gaming state CBB is the same probability in each setting value. The lottery value may be set so that the higher the setting is, the more difficult it is to win the winning combination group “CBB”. In this way, the special bonus stay ratio can be further lowered as the setting is higher, and the setting difference regarding the AT allowable lottery can be further clarified.

  In the second embodiment described above, when the winning group “common bell + special one-piece role” is won, the winning name “BE” is always won, but the role name “CH” (special It may be configured such that a winning combination “CH” may be won depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  In the second embodiment described above, the winning probabilities of the winning combination groups “RBB1” and “RBB2” are lower as the setting is higher, and the winning probability of the winning combination group “common bell + special one piece combination” is set higher. The higher the winning probability of the winning combination group “three-player role” is, the lower the setting is. However, if the normal bonus stay ratio is lower, the combination of these winning probabilities is It can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the winning combination group “common bell + special one piece combination” and the winning combination group “three pieces combination” have been described as having the possibility of winning only in the normal bonus game state RBB. It is sufficient if there is a possibility of winning in the normal bonus game state RBB, and there is a possibility of winning in the general game state as long as the normal bonus stay ratio is lower as the setting is higher.

  Moreover, although the case where there is one type of winning combination group (special one-piece combination) related to the transition to the AT permission state has been described, a plurality of types may be provided.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, when the winning group “Promotion Replay” is won internally, the winning combination “RTT1” to “RTT9” is won, and it is sure to shift to advantageous RT (RT2). However, for example, a role name “RPC (normal replay)” unrelated to the transition to RT (RT2) is added to the constituent role of the winning group “Promotion Replay”, and the stop switch 21L at the time of internal winning is added. You may comprise so that the kind of component combination to win may change with the pushing order of 21M and 21R. In this case, for example, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in a specific pushing order (pushing order of correct answers), a role related to the transition to advantageous RT (RT2) ("RTT1" to "RTT9") The system is configured such that a normal replay is won when the player is awarded a prize and is operated in any other pressing order. When the winning group “promotion replay” is internally won during AT preparation, it is recommended to notify the push order of correct answers to guide the transition from normal RT (RT1) to advantageous RT (RT2). .

  In the second embodiment described above, as the bonus combination, the combination name “SB” (single bonus) of the first embodiment may be used instead of the combination names “RBB1” and “RBB2”. Further, as the bonus combinations, the combination names “CBB1” to “CBB6” (challenge bonus) of the first embodiment may be used instead of the combination names “RBB1” and “RBB2”. In this case, in the special lottery lottery of the special bonus game state CBB which is shifted by winning the combination names “CBB1” to “CBB6”, the winning combination group “common bell + special one piece combination” increases the winning probability as the set value increases. In the winning combination group “three-player combination”, the higher the set value, the lower the winning probability. In this case, the challenge bonus does not necessarily need to be provided with six types of role names “CBB1” to “CBB6”, and can be changed as appropriate, for example, only one type.

  In addition, the process for determining whether or not the AT allowable lottery has been won and the process for determining the number of initial games when the AT allowable lottery has been won are performed at the same timing. The number of games may be invalidated. First, a determination process is performed to determine whether or not the AT allowable lottery has been won, and the initial game number is determined on the condition that the lottery has been won. Also good.

  Further, when the push order bell is won during the AT period, the “push order” is notified as an advantageous operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. For example, the stop switch corresponding to a specific reel is used. When providing a combination for determining whether or not to win an advantageous combination at the operation timing of 21L, 21M, 21R, an advantageous operation mode to be notified during the AT period is the operation timing of the specific stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. It doesn't matter. Further, both the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R and the operation timing may be related to an advantageous operation mode.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the notification display 60 is controlled by the main control board 63 has been described, but it is only necessary to be controlled by an independent one from the sub control board 73.

  In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. However, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine called a parrot that is a combination of a slot machine and a pachinko machine. In addition, when the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming value may be employed. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied to a video game by executing a computer program. Further, the display means of the present invention may be configured by sequentially displaying a plurality of symbols on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT. Further, the number of variable display columns may be two or more, and an optimal number of variable display columns may be appropriately configured according to the game mode.

  And a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, and a pattern when all the variable display columns are stopped The present invention can be widely applied to gaming machines that give benefits to players according to combinations.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row, display means), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch (stop operation means) , 27 ... Liquid crystal display (notification means, presentation means), 60 ... Notification display (notification means), 100 ... Game control means (special game control means), 101 ... Setting control means (setting value setting means), 103: Role lottery means, 103b ... Lottery value determination determination means (allowable state determination means)

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A display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns, the symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped In a gaming machine where game media is paid out in response,
A role lottery for performing a role lottery to determine whether or not one of a plurality of roles including a specific role having a different advantage given to the player according to the operation mode of the stop operation means and a bonus role is won. Means,
A set value setting means for setting the payout rate of the game medium to one set value from a plurality of preset set values;
Special game control means for performing a special game in which an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specific combination is identifiable when the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means becomes a specific combination winning result winning the specific combination When,
The special game is allowed in a general game state that excludes at least a bonus game state that is shifted when the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed, and in a special game non-permitted state that does not allow the special game. An allowable state determination means for determining whether or not to set a special game allowable state to be performed;
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As the plurality of setting values, there are a first setting value and a second setting value in which the payout rate is higher than the first setting value,
The probability determined to be in the special game permissible state by the permissible state determination means is the same for each set value,
The bonus stay ratio, which is the ratio of the period in the bonus game state among all the game periods, is configured such that the second set value is lower than the first set value. A gaming machine characterized by   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning probability of the bonus combination of the second set value in the combination lottery means is lower than the winning probability of the bonus combination of the first set value. The bonus game state is configured to end when a predetermined end condition is satisfied,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined end condition is more easily established in the second set value than in the first set value. Among the plurality of combinations, at least as a small combination that can be won in the combination lottery in the bonus game state, the first small combination and the number of payout of the game medium at the time of winning are more than the first small combination. There are many second small roles,
The bonus game state is configured to end when at least the payout of the game medium reaches a specified number,
The winning probability of the first small combination in the combination lottery during the bonus gaming state is lower in the second set value than in the first set value,
The winning probability of the second small combination in the combination lottery during the bonus game state is higher in the second set value than in the first set value. The gaming machine described.

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