JP2018192033A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can realize a ceiling or a chance zone in an unconventional way of thinking and increase interest of a player.SOLUTION: In an RT 3 state to be a finite game state, when a remaining game number in the RT 3 state when shift to an advantageous section occurs is within a specific range, a chance game (a TN game or a CZ game) advantageous to a player is started. For example, a TN game in which ART start probability increases is started when the remaining game number of the RT 3 state when shift to the advantageous section occurs is below a predetermined ceiling preparation game number (111 games). When the remaining game number in the RT 3 state when shift to the advantageous section occurs is within a predetermined chance zone (within 555 to 666 games), a CZ game whose ART start probability improves is started.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  As such gaming machines, those having functions such as a ceiling and a chance zone are known. Specifically, if you hit a bonus within a predetermined number of games (chance zone), there will be a gaming machine that continuously generates bonuses or a state that does not hit a bonus (above the number of ceiling games) A gaming machine configured to increase the probability of winning a bonus when it occurs is known.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, if a bonus is drawn in the chance zone, the bonus is released and continuously changed, and when the number of ceiling games is reached, the RT state is ended and the winning probability of the net loss is increased, so that it is easy to get out of the humming state. A gaming machine is disclosed.

JP 2010-227609 A

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can realize a ceiling and a chance zone with an idea that has not existed before, and can enhance the interest of the player.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and is characterized by the following.
In other words, a rotating reel for variably displaying or stopping a plurality of symbols, a start switch for variably displaying the symbol of the rotating reel, and a corresponding rotating reel symbol provided corresponding to the rotating reel. A stop switch for displaying stoppage, a winning lottery means for drawing one of a plurality of winning combinations, or a winning lottery table storing a winning area corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations, Reel control means for performing control related to the stop display of the symbol of the rotating reel based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means and the operation of the stop switch, and the rotation reel when the rotating reel stops displaying the symbol. A winning award for determining whether one of the plurality of winning roles has been won or not based on the stop position. Means, game state control means for managing the game state, push order notifying means for notifying information on the operation order of the stop switch, and execution of ART for assisting the winning of a small role by the push order notifying means ART control means for controlling the game section, and game section control means for controlling the game section, the gaming state has a finite gaming state that continues until a predetermined number of games are consumed, the gaming section, When the number of remaining games in the finite gaming state is within a specific range when the transition to the advantageous section in the finite gaming state includes an advantageous section in which the ART can be executed and a normal section in which the ART cannot be executed In addition, a chance game advantageous to the player is started.

  In addition, as the chance game, a TN game in which the ART start probability is improved, and the number of remaining games in the finite game state when the game is shifted to the advantageous section in the finite game state is determined in advance. If it is less, the TN game may be started.

  Further, the TN game may be continued until the finite game state is ended.

  In addition, the chance game includes a CZ game in which the start probability of the ART is improved, and the number of remaining games in the finite game state when the game is shifted to the advantageous section in the finite game state is within a predetermined chance zone. In some cases, the CZ game may be started.

  The present invention is as described above, and the chance game advantageous to the player is started when the number of remaining games in the finite game state when the game moves to the advantageous section in the finite game state is in a specific range. By creating a ceiling and a chance zone with an idea that has never existed before, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

  In addition, when a TN game with an increased ART start probability is provided as a chance game, and the number of remaining games in the finite game state when the game moves to the advantageous section in the finite game state is less than a predetermined number of ceiling preparation games If the TN game is started, the ceiling can be realized by the TN game, and the ART start probability can be improved.

  In addition, if the TN game is continued until the finite gaming state ends, the state in which the ART start probability is improved after entering the humming state continues, so that the player's interest is maintained even in the humming state. Can do.

  In addition, as a chance game, there is a CZ game that improves the probability of starting an ART, and when the number of remaining games in the finite gaming state when entering the advantageous section in the finite gaming state is within a predetermined chance zone, If the game is started, a chance zone can be realized by the CZ game, and the ART start probability can be improved.

It is an external view of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine schematically. It is an explanatory view showing an effective line of the slot machine. FIG. 52 shows the transition of the gaming state of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. It is the figure (the 1) which shows the symbol combination of a winning combination and a dividend when winning a winning combination. It is the figure (the 2) which shows the symbol combination of a winning combination and a dividend when winning a winning combination. It is a figure which shows the role lottery table in RT3 state. It is a figure which shows the ART lottery table in RT3 state. It is a flowchart (first half) which shows the process in RT3 state. It is a flowchart (latter half) which shows the process in RT3 state. It is a figure which shows the ART lottery table in RT3 state which concerns on the modification 1. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a transition of the gaming state of the slot machine according to Modification 2; It is a figure which shows RT transfer lottery table which concerns on the modification 2. FIG.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described by taking a slot machine 10 as an example of a gaming machine.
(Slot machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a rectangular box-shaped casing 11 and a front door 31 that is attached to the front side of the casing 11 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front door 31 is formed with a display window 12 that faces the player side.

  In addition, an operation portion 31A and a medal slot 14 for operating the slot machine 10 are provided at a substantially central portion of the front door 31 in the height direction. The operation unit 31A is provided with a bet switch 16, a settlement switch 17, a start switch 30, a stop switch 50, and the like.

  Also, below the operation unit 31A, a medal payout port 18 for paying out medals and a lower plate 31C capable of storing medals paid out from the medal payout port 18 are provided across the lower panel 31B. Yes.

  The display window 12 of the front door 31 is formed with a symbol display window 13 through which the symbol of the rear rotating reel 40 can be seen. The rotary reel 40 is disposed on the back side of the symbol display window 13 and is rotatably attached to the slot machine 10 for variably displaying or stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surface. In the present embodiment, three rotating reels 40, that is, a left reel 41, a middle reel 42, and a right reel 43 are provided, and each rotating reel 40 is individually rotatable.

  From the symbol display window 13 described above, three symbols of upper, middle, and lower levels are displayed for each of the three rotating reels 40, and a total of nine symbols are displayed through the symbol display window 13. It is displayed. An effective line is set by a combination of display positions of a total of nine symbols. The effective line is a line that defines an arrangement of symbol combinations that are effective for winning a prize among the lines that can be connected to the symbols at the display position one by one for each of the three rotating reels 40. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the line L connecting the middle symbol of the left reel 41, the middle symbol of the middle reel 42, and the middle symbol of the right reel 43 is set as an effective line. Has been. When a symbol combination associated with a winning combination is displayed along the active line, the winning combination is won.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to bet 1 to 3 medals in order to play one game, and even when one bet is placed, two medals are placed. The above-described line L is configured to be an effective line both when betting and when betting three medals.

  Inside the slot machine 10, although not shown, a control device 20 (see FIG. 2) for controlling the entire operation of the slot machine 10 is incorporated.

(Input stage)
As shown in FIG. 2, the input switch 15, the bet switch 16, the settlement switch 17, the start switch 30, the left stop switch 51, the middle stop switch 52, and the right stop switch 53 are connected to the input stage of the control device 20. ing.
The input stage is not limited to the input devices described above.

(On switch 15)
As shown in FIG. 1, the insertion switch 15 is a switch built in below the medal insertion slot 14 and is used to detect an inserted game medal. When the insertion switch 15 detects a game medal, a maximum of 50 game medals can be stored (credited) inside the gaming machine. The game medals thus credited are displayed as numerical values on the credit display unit 32 and can be used after the next game.

(Bet switch 16)
As shown in FIG. 1, the bet switch 16 is a switch located on the upper surface of the operation unit 31A. By pressing the bet switch 16, credits can be replaced with medal insertion. The game can be started by replacing the credit with the medal insertion.

(Checkout switch 17)
As shown in FIG. 1, the checkout switch 17 is a switch located at the upper left end of the operation unit 31 </ b> A and is used for paying out credited medals.

(Start switch 30)
As shown in FIG. 1, the start switch 30 is a lever located on the left side of the operation unit 31 </ b> A. When the start switch 30 is operated in a state where the game can be started, driving of a reel unit 60 described later is started, and the symbols of the rotating reel 40 are displayed in a variable manner.

(Stop switch 50)
The stop switch 50 is for stopping driving of a reel unit 60 described later. Specifically, the stop switch 50 includes three switches (left stop switch 51, middle stop switch) corresponding to each rotating reel 40 (left reel 41, middle reel 42, right reel 43), as shown in FIG. 52, a right stop switch 53), and one is arranged below each rotating reel 40. By operating the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 40, the corresponding rotating reel 40 stops rotating, and the symbol of the rotating reel 40 is stopped and displayed.

(Output stage)
As shown in FIG. 2, the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 65, and the rendering unit 66 (image display unit 67, lamp 68, speaker 69) are connected to the output stage of the control device 20.
Note that the output stage is not limited to the above-described parts.

(Reel unit 60)
Although not shown, the reel unit 60 includes three stepping motors fixed or supported by a frame and three rotary reels 40 (left reel 41, middle reel 42, and the like) fixed to the output shaft of each stepping motor. Right reel 43). Each rotary reel 40 includes a short cylindrical rotary drum and a tape-like reel tape attached around the rotary drum. On the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape, 21 symbols are displayed at equal intervals.

  In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of symbols are displayed on the surface of each rotary reel 40 in a symbol arrangement as shown in FIG.

  Specifically, the left reel 41 has “bell 1” “watermelon” “red 7” “lip” “bell 1” “cherry” “BAR1” “bell 1” “lip” “watermelon” as viewed in the rotation direction. The symbols are displayed in the order of “BAR3”, “lip”, “bell 2”, “watermelon”, “blue 7”, “watermelon”, “lip”, “bell 1”, “BAR2”, “cherry”, and “lip”.

  Further, the middle reel 42 has “lip” “bell 1” “watermelon” “red 7” “lip” “bell 1” “watermelon” “watermelon” “BAR1” “lip” “bell 1” when viewed in the rotation direction. Symbols are displayed in the order of “watermelon” “cherry” “blue 7” “lip” “bell 1” “cherry” “lip” “bell 2” “BAR3” “cherry”.

  The right reel 43 has “watermelon” “bell 1” “cherry” “lip” “red 7” “bell 2” “BAR2” “lip” “watermelon” “bell 1” “cherry” when viewed in the rotation direction. The symbols are displayed in the order of “Lip” “Blue 7” “Watermelon” “Bell 1” “BAR3” “Lip” “Watermelon” “Bell 1” “BAR1” “Lip”.

(Hopper unit 65)
As shown in FIG. 1, the hopper unit 65 is disposed inside the housing 11 and is used for paying out medals based on the result of the game.

(Director 66)
The production unit 66 performs various productions such as notification of winnings and the like under the control of the control device 20. Specifically, the rendering unit 66 includes an image display unit 67, a lamp 68, and a speaker 69.

The image display unit 67 is disposed behind a window provided above the rotary reel 40 and is used for displaying a prize notification and other effects using an LED, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, and the like. Note that the image display unit 67 is not limited to the above-described one, and for example, a rotary reel 40 dedicated to the production may be provided, and the production may be displayed using the reel design, characters, or the like.
The lamp 68 is for notifying a winning or the like by lighting or blinking of the light emitter.
The speaker 69 is for notifying a winning or the like when a winning sound is generated.

(Control device 20)
The control device 20 is for controlling the operation of the slot machine 10. The control device 20 is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. And it is comprised so that various control may be performed when CPU reads the program memorize | stored in ROM.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 20 according to the present embodiment includes a gaming state control means 100, a winning lottery means 110, a winning lottery table 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a hopper control means 150, and an effect control. It functions as means 200, push order notification control means 210, setting means 220, ART control means 230, and game section control means 240. The control device 20 is not limited to the above-described units, and may include other units.

(Game state control means 100)
The gaming state control means 100 is for managing the gaming state. The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of gaming states, and the gaming state control means 100 stores the current gaming state and the gaming state when a predetermined event that triggers the transition of the gaming state occurs. Execute the process of switching.

As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes the following gaming states (in this example, a plurality of RT states defined by the winning probability of the replay role are also included as gaming states). I have. The gaming state is not limited to the following, and an arbitrary gaming state can be provided.
(1) RT0 state (2) RT1 state (3) RT2 state (4) RT3 state (5) RT4 state

  Among these, the RT0 state is a game (RT) state that shifts when a predetermined number of games (700 games in the present embodiment) are consumed in the RT3 state described later. From this RT0 state, when an ART lottery described later is hit, the state shifts to the RT4 state, and when winning a falling lip described later, the state shifts to the RT3 state.

  The RT1 state is a state during a BB in which a BB game described later is being executed. This RT1 state is started when the BB game is started after winning the BB combination, and continues until the number of medals paid out during the BB game reaches the prescribed number and the BB game is over. When the RT1 state ends, the game (RT) state shifts to the RT3 state or the RT4 state. Specifically, in a normal game or a TN game, which will be described later, when winning the BB combination and shifting from the RT3 state to the RT1 state, control is performed to return to the RT3 state when the RT1 state ends. On the other hand, when winning the BB combination and shifting from the RT3 state to the RT1 state in the CZ game to be described later, control is performed to shift to the RT4 state when the RT1 state ends.

  The RT2 state is a state during RB in which an RB game described later is being executed. This RT2 state is started when the RB game is won and the RB game is started, and continues until the number of medals paid out in the RB game reaches the specified number and the RB game ends. When this RT2 state ends, the game (RT) state shifts to the RT3 state. That is, when winning the RB combination and shifting from the RT3 state to the RT2 state, control is performed to return to the RT3 state when the RT2 state ends.

The RT3 state is a finite game (RT) state that continues until a predetermined number of games (700 games in the present embodiment) are consumed. This RT3 state continues until 700 games are consumed, except when winning a bonus combination and starting a BB game or RB game.
Transition to the RT3 state is made when winning a fall lip (described later) in the RT0 state.

As described above, the RT3 state is entered when the BB game or RB game is terminated when the RT3 state is interrupted and the BB game or RB game ends (that is, the RT1 state or the RT2 state ends). )). When the RT3 state that has been interrupted in this way is resumed, the RT3 state continues until the remaining number of games is subtracted from the predetermined number of games and the number of games that were being executed before the interruption. For example, if the 100th game in the RT3 state shifts to the RT1 state or the RT2 state, the RT3 state is executed from the remaining 600 games when returning to the RT3 state. When the 600 games are consumed, the RT3 state ends, and the state shifts to the RT0 state or the RT4 state.
Also, the RT3 state is shifted to when the ART is finished in the RT4 state described later.

  The RT4 state is a state in which ART is being executed. In this RT4 state, the correct pressing order of the pressing order small part (bell or the like) is notified, so that the player can easily increase medals. The RT4 state is shifted to when the RT lottery is completed after the RT3 state is completed after the predetermined number of games is exhausted after the RT3 state is reached, or when the RT3 state is reached. When ART ends, the gaming (RT) state transitions to the RT3 state.

  Note that the above-described RT0 state and RT4 state are “replay high probability states” in which the winning probability of the replay role is relatively improved as compared with the RT3 state. The RT3 state is a “replay low probability state” in which the winning probability of the replay role is set relatively lower than the “replay high probability state”.

(Winning lottery means 110)
The winning lottery means 110 is for performing a lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of winning combinations. That is, a lottery for a winning combination is performed based on a predetermined lottery probability. As a result of the drawing by the winning drawing means 110, a winning flag is established when a predetermined winning combination is won, and a combination of stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 is determined in advance while the winning flag is established. It is set so that a prize is awarded on the condition that the two match, and the player is given a medal or a special game.

  Specifically, the winning lottery means 110 includes random number generating means for generating a random number within a predetermined range. The random number generated by the random number generating means is extracted at the operation timing of the start switch 30, and the extracted random number is used. A lottery is performed by collating with the lottery table 120. The winning lottery means 110 according to the present embodiment generates 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 in order to generate random numbers with 16 bits. In the winning lottery table 120 described later, a winning area is assigned to each of the 65536 random numbers, and a winning combination or a loss can be specified by checking the random number against the winning lottery table 120.

(Role drawing table 120)
The role lottery table 120 defines whether the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 corresponds to any winning combination or loss. This winning lottery table 120 stores winning areas corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations, and is specifically provided as a correspondence table between random numbers generated in the winning lottery means 110 and winning combinations. The winning lottery means 110 switches between these role lottery tables 120 according to the gaming state, the set value, and the like. Thereby, it is comprised so that a winning probability may change for every gaming state.

(Reel control means 130)
The reel control means 130 rotates the rotating reel 40 based on an effective operation signal of the start switch 30 and, although not particularly shown, recognizes the current position of the symbol based on the detection signal of the reel rotation detection sensor, The stop of the rotary reel 40 is controlled based on the lottery result of the means 110 and the effective operation timing of the stop switch 50.

  The reel control means 130 outputs an operation signal to the start switch 30 when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied, for example, when a medal is bet and a predetermined time (so-called wait time) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. Based on this, the rotation of all the rotating reels 40 is started.

  If any one of the stop switches 50 is operated while the rotating reel 40 is rotating, a stop signal is output based on the operation signal of the stop switch 50, and the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the operated stop switch 50 is rotated. Stop.

  The reel control means 130 can stop the rotary reel 40 by moving the symbols in the rotation direction with a maximum number of four frames on the basis of the symbol display position when the stop operation is performed. By such a control, when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is “losing”, the kicking control is performed so that the symbols of the three rotary reels 40 are not aligned in any winning manner. Further, when the lottery result is a predetermined winning combination, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbols of the three rotating reels 40 are in a winning manner related to the winning as much as possible.

  Such kick control and pull-in control are calculated and executed based on the result of the role drawing by the winning drawing means 110, the operation timing of the stop switch 50, the priority of the stop position, and the like. For example, when two or more types of winning combinations are won at the same time, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination with higher priority can be displayed on the effective line according to the priority order associated with each winning combination. .

  In addition, in the case of hitting the push order small part described later, when each stop switch 50 is operated in the correct push order, the symbol related to the push order small part regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Is drawn on the active line, and the push order small prize is awarded. On the other hand, when each stop switch 50 is operated in a pressing order other than the correct pressing order, the symbols related to the pressing order small combination are not aligned on the active line, and the pressing order small combination does not win. To control.

(Winning determination means 140)
The winning determination means 140 is for determining whether or not there is a winning based on the display mode when the three rotary reels 40 are stopped by operating the stop switch 50. Specifically, when all the rotation reels 40 stop rotating, it is determined that a winning combination corresponding to the symbol arrangement is won on condition that a predetermined symbol arrangement is aligned on any effective winning line. To do. If the prize is accompanied by a medal payout, a payout payout signal is output to the hopper unit 65 (or added to the credit instead of paying out the medal). Further, if the winning is to shift the gaming state, the gaming state control means 100 is notified to shift the gaming state. When the replay combination wins, an automatic betting process is performed so that the next game can be started without newly inserting a game medal.

(Hopper control means 150)
The hopper control means 150 is for operating the hopper unit 65 and controlling the payout of medals based on the payout winning signal from the winning determination means 140, the operation signal of the settlement switch 17, and the like. Note that, when the prize is accompanied by a medal payout, the payout medal may be automatically stored electronically as credits, and only the payout amount exceeding the allowable number of credits may be paid out from the hopper unit 65.

(Production control means 200)
The production control means 200 is for controlling the operation of the production unit 66 such as the image display unit 67, the lamp 68, and the speaker 69. The effect control means 200 causes effects such as winning notifications and push order notifications based on the effect data stored in the ROM.

  Note that the push order notification notifies the operation order of the stop switch 50 that can win a prize in the push order small combination when a push order small combination described later is hit. This push order notification is performed by, for example, displaying the operation order on the image display unit 67, notifying the stop switch 50 to be operated by voice from the speaker 69, or flashing the stop switch 50 to be operated. .

  Further, the effect control means 200 can cause a continuous effect to be performed over a plurality of times. By giving a story-like continuous performance under predetermined conditions, it is possible to suggest a situation that is advantageous to the player and excite the game.

(Push order notification control means 210)
The push order notification control means 210 is for controlling the push order notification in an advantageous section described later. Specifically, the push order notification control means 210 notifies the correct push order (operation order of the stop switch 50) for winning the push order small combination when winning the push order small combination. The push order small combination is a small combination or replay combination that is controlled so that winning symbols are aligned when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined push order. If the push order is not notified, it is difficult to know which push order small combination has been won, and the correct push order is unknown, so it is difficult to win a prize for the push order small combination. On the other hand, when the correct push order is notified, the push order small combination can be easily won by operating the stop switch 50 in accordance with the press order notification.

(Setting means 220)
The setting means 220 is for setting a setting value from among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player. This set value can be changed by operating a switch provided inside the locked casing 11, and can be changed by the manager of the hall in which the slot machine 10 is installed before the opening of the hall. It is set in advance after the end. Although not shown in the drawing, a different lottery table 120 is provided for each set value. By using the role lottery table 120 corresponding to the set value in the lottery, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. It has become. In the present embodiment, the set value is composed of six stages of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. From the point of view of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the player has the highest game advantage, and the smaller the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the more the game advantage is Lower. In the present embodiment, the set value has six steps. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the set value may be five steps or less.

(ART control means 230)
The ART control means 230 is for controlling the execution of ART. That is, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the push order notification is performed in the replay high probability state (RT4 state) in which the winning probability of the replay role is set higher than usual, thereby the ART (assist replay time) is set. It is supposed to be executed.

  The ART control means 230 executes ART lottery in a game in an advantageous section described later, and executes control to start ART when the ART lottery is won. Specifically, when the ART lottery is won in the RT3 state, the state shifts to the RT4 state when the RT3 state ends, and the ART is started. Further, when the ART lottery is won in the RT0 state, when the game that has won the ART lottery is completed, the state shifts to the RT4 state and the ART is started.

  The ART lottery by the ART control means 230 is executed when a winning combination executed in the game in the advantageous section hits one of “cherry 1”, “cherry 2”, and “cherry 3” to be described later ( (See FIG. 8). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when an ART lottery is performed in a normal game or a CZ game (described later), a non-winning result is always obtained, and when an ART lottery is performed in a TN game (described later). , It is set to be a result of winning.

  The ART started in this way continues until a predetermined number of ART games is consumed. When the predetermined number of ART games has been consumed, the ART control means 230 ends the ART.

(Game section control means 240)
The game section control means 240 is for controlling a game section. The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes, as game sections, a normal section in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is not notified and an advantageous section in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50 can be notified.

  The normal section is a game section that cannot assist winning a winning combination. Specifically, it is a game section in which the push order notification control means 210 cannot perform the push order notification.

  The advantageous section is a game section that can assist winning a winning combination. Specifically, it is a game section in which the push order notification control means 210 can notify the push order. In this advantageous section, the above-mentioned ART lottery is executed, and ART can be executed.

  The game section control means 240 executes an advantageous section lottery during the game of the normal section (for example, at the start of the game), and executes control to shift the gaming section to the advantageous section when the advantageous section lottery is won.

  The advantage section lottery by the game section control means 240 is a “special lip”, “bell”, “chance one sheet role”, “watermelon”, “cherry 1”, “cherry 2”, which will be described later, in the role lottery executed in the game in the normal section. “Cherry 3” “One-piece role 1” “One-piece role 3” “One-piece role 4” “One-piece role 5” “One-piece role 6” “One-piece role 7” “One-piece role” 8 ”is executed as a trigger (see FIG. 8).

  In the present embodiment, when an advantageous section lottery is won, a transition is made to an advantageous section. However, it is also possible to shift to an advantageous section without executing the advantageous section lottery. That is, “special lip” “bell” “chance one piece” “watermelon” “cherry 1” “cherry 2” “cherry 3” “one piece one” “one piece two” “one piece three” “1 You may make it transfer to an advantageous area triggered by having hit any one of the double combination 4, the single combination 5, the single combination 6, the single combination 7, and the single combination 8.

  This advantageous section continues until a predetermined number of advantageous section games are consumed or until the ART is completed. When the predetermined number of advantageous section games is exhausted or when the ART is finished, the game section shifts to the normal section.

(About the winning role)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a bonus combination for starting a bonus game by winning a prize, a replay role capable of playing a game again without newly inserting a game medal by winning, and a winning combination And a small part for paying out game medals.

  The bonus combination includes a BB combination that starts a BB game by winning and an RB combination that starts an RB game by winning. The BB game is a bonus game that is executed until a predetermined profit is given to the player, such as a predetermined number of medals being paid out. The RB game is a bonus game that is executed until a predetermined profit is given to the player, but the profit is less than that of the BB game.

If any of these roles is won as a result of the drawing by the winning lottery means 110, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. Note that the winning flag relating to the bonus combination is carried over to the next and subsequent games even if the winning flag is not won in the game in which the winning flag is established. That is, the right to win the winning role is maintained until winning. On the other hand, the winning flags relating to other winning combinations are reset if the winning flag is not won in the game in which the winning flag is established, and is not carried over to the next and subsequent games.
The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a winning combination as shown in FIGS.

  “BB1” and “BB2” are BB roles. When “BB1” is hit, as shown in FIG. 6, the rotary reel 40 so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “BB1” (a mode in which “blue 7” “blue 7” “blue 7” are arranged on the active line). Stop control is allowed. In addition, if “BB2” is hit, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “BB2” (a mode in which “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” are arranged on the active line). Is done. When these symbols are displayed and “BB1” or “BB2” is won, the BB game is started from the next game.

  “RB1” and “RB2” are RB roles. When “RB1” is hit, as shown in FIG. 6, the rotary reel 40 has a winning mode corresponding to “RB1” (a mode in which “blue 7” “blue 7” “BAR1” are arranged on the active line). Stop control is allowed. Further, if “RB2” is hit, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “RB2” (a mode in which “red 7”, “red 7”, and “BAR 1” are arranged on the active line). The When these symbols are displayed and “RB1” or “RB2” is won, the RB game is started from the next game.

  “Replay 1”, “Replay 2” and “Replay 3” are replay roles. When the player hits “Replay 1”, as shown in FIG. 6, the rotary reel 40 has a winning mode corresponding to “Replay 1” (a mode in which “Lip”, “Lip”, and “Lip” are arranged on the active line). Stop control is executed. If the player hits “Replay 2”, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is controlled so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “Replay 2” (a mode in which “Red 7”, “Red 7” and “BAR 2” are arranged on the active line). Executed. Also, if “Replay 3” is hit, stop control of the rotating reel 40 is executed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “Replay 3” (a mode in which “Red 7”, “BAR1”, and “BAR2” are arranged on the active line). Is done. When these symbols are displayed and “Replay 1”, “Replay 2”, or “Replay 3” is won, it becomes possible to play the next game without newly inserting medals.

  “Tumble Lip” is a replay role. As shown in FIG. 6, when it hits “falling lip”, it rotates so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “falling lip” (a mode in which “lip”, “lip”, “bell 1 or bell 2” are arranged on the active line). Stop control of the reel 40 is executed. When these symbols are displayed and a prize for “falling lip” is won, it becomes possible to play the next game without newly inserting medals. This “falling lip” is a trigger for RT transition as shown in FIG. When winning the “falling lip” in the RT0 state, the gaming state is shifted to the RT3 state.

  “Special Lip” is a replay role. When the “special lip” is hit, as shown in FIG. 6, the winning mode corresponding to the “special lip” (“red 7 or bell 1 or bell 2”, “bell 1 or bell 2”, “red 7 or watermelon” is lined up. The stop control of the rotary reel 40 is executed so as to form the aspect. When these symbols are displayed and a “special lip” is won, the next game can be played without newly inserting medals. This “special lip” is an opportunity to draw an advantageous section as shown in FIG. When the “special lip” is hit in the normal section, the advantageous section lottery is executed by the game section control means 240.

  "Bell" is a small role. As shown in FIG. 6, a winning mode corresponding to “Bell” (a mode in which “Bell 1 or Bell 2”, “Bell 1 or Bell 2”, or “Bell 1 or Bell 2” is arranged on the active line) is displayed. Thus, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed. When these symbols are displayed and “Bell” is won, a predetermined number (10) of medals are paid out. In addition, this "bell" is a trigger for advantageous section lottery as shown in FIG. When the “bell” is hit in the normal section, the advantageous section lottery is executed by the game section control means 240. Also, this “bell” is a push order small role. This “bell” is associated with the pressing order of the stop switch 50, and a prize is awarded only when the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct pressing order. The order in which the “bell” is answered correctly is set to be notified only during ART.

  "Lower bell" and "special bell" are small roles. When the “lower bell” is hit, as shown in FIG. 6, a winning mode corresponding to “lower bell” (a mode in which “red 7”, “watermelon”, “bell 1 or bell 2” are arranged on the active line) is formed. Stop control of the rotary reel 40 is executed. In addition, if the “special bell” is hit, the rotating reels form a winning mode corresponding to the “special bell” (a mode in which “red 7 or BAR 3”, “bell 1 or bell 2”, and “bell 1 or bell 2” are arranged on the active line). 40 stop control is executed. When these symbols are displayed and the “lower bell” or “special bell” is won, a predetermined number (10) of medals are paid out.

  “One chance chance” is a small role. If the player wins a “one chance combination”, as shown in FIG. 6, a winning mode corresponding to “one chance combination” (a mode in which “blue 7”, “lip”, “cherry or BAR3” are arranged on the active line) is formed. Thus, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed. When these symbols are displayed and a winning combination of “one chance” is won, a predetermined number (1) of medals are paid out. This “one chance chance combination” is an opportunity for advantageous section drawing as shown in FIG. When the “one chance chance” is won in the normal section, the advantageous section lottery is executed by the gaming section control means 240.

  “Watermelon” is a small role. When the “watermelon” is hit, as shown in FIG. 6, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is performed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “watermelon” (a mode in which “watermelon” “watermelon” “watermelon” are arranged on the active line). Is acceptable. When these symbols are displayed and a “watermelon” is won, a predetermined number (5) of medals are paid out. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, this “watermelon” is an opportunity for advantageous section drawing. When the “watermelon” is hit in the normal section, the advantageous section lottery is executed by the game section control means 240.

  “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2” and “Cherry 3” are small roles. When “Cherry 1” is hit, as shown in FIG. 7, the winning mode corresponding to “Cherry 1” (“Cherry” “Red 7 or Blue 7 or BAR 1 or Watermelon or Bell 1 or Cherry or Bell 2” “ANY” The stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form an embodiment in which “a symbol is acceptable”. In addition, if “Cherry 2” is hit, the rotating reel 40 is stopped so as to make a winning mode corresponding to “Cherry 2” (a mode in which “Cherry”, “Rip”, “Red 7 or Blue 7 or Watermelon” are arranged on the active line). Control is allowed. In addition, when “Cherry 3” is won, a winning mode corresponding to “Cherry 3” (“Cherry”, “BAR3”, “Red 7 or Blue 7 or BAR 1 or Watermelon or Bell 1 or Cherry or BAR 2 or BAR 3 or Bell 2” is arranged on the active line). Thus, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed. When these symbols are displayed and “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, or “Cherry 3” is won, a predetermined number (4) of medals are paid out. Note that “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, and “Cherry 3” serve as an opportunity for advantageous section drawing as shown in FIG. When the player hits “cherry 1”, “cherry 2” or “cherry 3” in the normal section, the advantageous section lottery is executed by the game section control means 240. Further, the “cherry 1”, “cherry 2”, and “cherry 3” are the triggers of the ART lottery as shown in FIG. When “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2” or “Cherry 3” is hit in the advantageous section, the ART control means 230 executes ART lottery.

  “One-piece combination 1-8” is a small combination. As shown in FIG. 7, when winning a “one-piece combination 1”, a winning mode corresponding to “one-piece combination 1” (a mode in which “bell 2”, “red 7”, and “bell 2” are arranged on the active line) is displayed. Thus, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed. In addition, if the player wins “one-piece combination 2”, the rotating reels form a winning mode corresponding to “one-piece combination 2” (an arrangement in which “bell 2”, “blue 7”, and “bell 2” are arranged on the active line). 40 stop controls are allowed. Further, if the winning combination “one-piece combination 3” is won, the rotary reel 40 is arranged so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “one-piece combination 3” (an arrangement in which “bell 2”, “BAR1”, and “bell 2” are arranged on the active line). Stop control is allowed. Further, when the “one-piece combination 4” is won, the rotary reel 40 is arranged so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “one-piece combination 4” (a mode in which “bell 2”, “BAR 3”, and “bell 2” are arranged on the active line). Stop control is allowed. In addition, if the player wins the “single winning combination 5”, the rotating reel forms a winning manner corresponding to the “single winning combination 5” (an aspect in which “bell 2” “red 7” “blue 7” are arranged on the active line). 40 stop controls are allowed. In addition, if the player wins the “single winning combination 6”, the rotating reel forms a winning manner corresponding to the “single winning combination 6” (an aspect in which “bell 2”, “blue 7”, and “blue 7” are arranged on the active line). 40 stop controls are allowed. Further, if the player wins “one-piece combination 7”, the rotary reel 40 is arranged so as to form a winning manner corresponding to “one-piece combination 7” (an aspect in which “bell 2”, “BAR1”, and “blue 7” are arranged on the active line). Stop control is allowed. Further, when the “single winning combination 8” is won, the rotary reel 40 is arranged so as to form a winning manner corresponding to “single winning combination 8” (an aspect in which “bell 2”, “BAR 3”, and “blue 7” are arranged on the active line). Stop control is allowed. When these symbols are displayed and a prize is awarded to any one of “one winning combination 1 to 8”, a predetermined number (one) of medals is paid out. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, this “one-sheet combination 1 to 8” is an opportunity combination for advantageous section drawing. When one of the “single winning combination 1 to 8” is won in the normal section, the advantageous section lottery is executed by the game section control means 240.

(RT3 status configuration)
As described above, the RT3 state according to the present embodiment is a finite game (RT) state that continues until a predetermined number of games (700 games) are consumed. The predetermined number of games is divided into several zones on the basis of the number of remaining games, and is set so that the expected value of profit obtained by the player is different for each zone. Specifically, when a transition is made to an advantageous section in the RT3 state, the number of remaining games in the RT3 state at that time is referred to, thereby identifying the zone in which the game is being executed. Then, when the number of remaining games in the RT3 state is a specific zone, a chance game advantageous to the player is started.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, two types of games, a CZ game and a TN game, are provided as chance games, and the remaining games in which the CZ game and the TN game are not executed are used as normal games. It is said. When the RT3 state is started, a normal game is initially executed.

  The CZ game is a game in which the ART start probability is improved as compared with the normal game. This CZ game is started when the number of remaining games in the RT3 state when entering the advantageous section in the RT3 state is within a predetermined chance zone (in the range of 555 to 666 games in this embodiment). Is set to In other words, when the remaining number of games in the RT3 state is 555 to 666 games, the player wins the advantage zone lottery, and the CZ game is started when the player wins the advantage zone lottery. At the start of the CZ game, the number of CZ games is determined by drawing. For example, when 20 CZ games are awarded by lottery, the CZ game is executed for 20 games from the next game.

  In addition, since the advantageous section continues during the CZ game, the ART control means 230 executes the ART lottery when it hits “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2” or “Cherry 3”. However, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, in the CZ game, the ART lottery is not won.

  However, if the BB combination is won in this CZ game, after the BB game (RT1 state) ends, the state shifts to the RT4 state, and ART is started. For this reason, the start probability of ART is improved as compared with the normal game.

  In this embodiment, the chance zone where the CZ game can be started is set within the range of 555 to 666 games, but the chance zone can be set freely. For example, a plurality of chance zones may be provided at a constant cycle. Specifically, a chance zone is executed every 100 games, a range of 601 to 650 games, a range of 501 to 550 games, a range of 401 to 450 games, a range of 301 to 350 games, and a 201 to 250 games. The chance zone may be executed within the range of

  The TN game is a game in which the ART start probability is improved as compared with the normal game and the CZ game. This TN game is started when the number of remaining games in the RT3 state when the transition to the advantageous section in the RT3 state is less than a predetermined number of ceiling preparation games (in this embodiment, less than 111 games). Is set. In other words, when the number of remaining games in the RT3 state is less than 111 games, the TN game is started when the advantageous section lottery is triggered and the advantageous section lottery is won. This TN game continues until the RT3 state ends.

  Further, since the advantageous section continues during the TN game, when the “cherry 1”, “cherry 2” or “cherry 3” is hit, the ART control means 230 executes the ART lottery. As shown in FIG. 9, in the TN game, the ART lottery is always won, so the ART start probability is improved as compared with the normal game and the CZ game.

  As described above, since the game shifts to the CZ game or the TN game depending on the number of remaining games when the game shifts to the advantageous section, the player's interest in the shift to the advantageous section can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous section started in the base game ends in one game. By configuring in this way, there is a chance to shift to an advantageous section in every game other than the chance game, so that it is easy to achieve a chance game start opportunity.

(About game flow in RT3 state)
The game flow in the RT3 state described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, when the ART is finished or a fall lip is won in the RT0 state, the state shifts to the RT3 state as shown in FIG. The first game that has shifted to the RT3 state is executed as a normal game.

  Then, as shown in step S100, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 30 is detected. When the game starts, the winning lottery means 110 is used to determine the winning combination. Then, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S110, it is checked whether or not the advantageous section has been hit. That is, when the winning combination determined in step S100 is an opportunity for the advantageous section lottery shown in FIG. 8 and the gaming section is a normal section, the advantageous section lottery is executed by the gaming section control means 240. . And when it wins an advantageous section lottery, it progresses to Step S115. On the other hand, if the winning section has not been won, the process proceeds to step S160.

  When the process proceeds to step S115, the ceiling preparation game in which the number of remaining games in the RT3 state (that is, the number obtained by subtracting the number of games executed after shifting to the RT3 state from the predetermined number of 700 games) is determined. It is checked whether it is less than the number (111 games). If it is less than the number of ceiling preparation games, the process proceeds to step S120. On the other hand, if the number is equal to or greater than the number of ceiling preparation games, the process proceeds to step S130.

  When the process proceeds to step S120, the TN game is started. This TN game continues until the RT3 state ends. Also, during this TN game, it is always an advantageous section. Then, the process proceeds to step S150.

  When the process proceeds to step S130, it is checked whether or not the number of remaining games in the RT3 state is within a predetermined chance zone (within a range of 555 to 666 games). If it is within the chance zone, the process proceeds to step S135. On the other hand, if it is outside the chance zone, the process proceeds to step S145.

  When the process proceeds to step S135, the number of CZ games is determined by drawing in order to start the CZ game. Then, the process proceeds to step S140.

  In step S140, the CZ game is started. This CZ game continues until the number of games determined in step S135 is consumed. In addition, during this CZ game, it is always an advantageous section. Then, the process proceeds to step S150.

When the process proceeds to step S145, the advantageous section is executed in the base game. The number of advantageous segment games is set to “1” and the process proceeds to step S150.
In step S150, the game section is shifted from the normal section to the advantageous section. Then, the process proceeds to step S160.

  In step S160, it is checked whether or not the ART lottery has been won. That is, when the winning combination determined in step S100 is the trigger of the ART drawing shown in FIG. 8 and the game section is an advantageous section, the ART lottery is executed by the ART control means 230. When the ART lottery is executed, as shown in FIG. 9, the base game or the CZ game is not won, and the TN game is not won. If the ART drawing is won, the process proceeds to step S165. On the other hand, if the ART lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S200 shown in FIG.

  When the process proceeds to step S165, “1” is added to the number of ART stocks. In the present embodiment, the number of times the ART lottery is won in the RT3 state is stored as the number of ART stocks. Then, if the number of ART stocks is 1 or more at the end of the RT3 state, the state shifts to the RT4 state, and an ART with a game number proportional to the stock number is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S200 shown in FIG.

  In step S200, a series of operations of the game related to the start and stop of symbol variation are executed. That is, first, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 by the reel control means 130 is started. Then, when the player operates the stop switch 50, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped. Then, the winning determination unit 140 determines the winning with reference to the stop symbol, and executes the provision of a profit such as a medal payout. Then, the process proceeds to step S205.

In step S205, it is checked whether the number of games in the advantageous section has been consumed. That is, when the advantageous section is executed in the normal game, the advantageous section ends with one game, so it is determined that the number of games in the advantageous section has been consumed. In addition, when the advantageous section is being executed in the CZ game, it is determined that the number of games in the advantageous section has been consumed when the number of CZ games is consumed. Further, when the advantageous section is executed in the TN game, the advantageous section does not end, so it is determined that the number of games in the advantageous section is not consumed. If it is determined that the number of games in the advantageous section has been consumed, the process proceeds to step S210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of games in the advantageous section has not been consumed, the process proceeds to step S215.
When it progresses to step S210, a game area is changed from an advantageous area to a normal area. Then, the process proceeds to step S215.

  In step S215, it is checked whether or not the BB combination is won in the game process of step S200. If the BB combination is won, the process proceeds to step S220. On the other hand, if the BB combination is not won, the process proceeds to step S240.

  When the process proceeds to step S220, it is checked whether the CZ game is currently being executed. If the CZ game is being executed, the process proceeds to step S225. On the other hand, if the CZ game is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S230.

When the process proceeds to step S225, “1” is added to the number of ART stocks. The added ART stock is executed after the end of the RT1 state in step S230 to be described later. That is, if the number of ART stocks is 1 or more at the end of the RT1 state, the state shifts to the RT4 state, and the number of games in proportion to the stock number is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S230.
And when progressing to step S230, it transfers to RT1 state from RT3 state, and a process is complete | finished.

When the process proceeds to step S240, it is checked whether the RB combination is won in the game process of step S200. If the RB combination is won, the process proceeds to step S245. On the other hand, if the RB combination has not been won, the process proceeds to step S250.
When the process proceeds to step S245, the process shifts from the RT3 state to the RT2 state, and the process ends.

  When the process proceeds to step S250, it is checked whether the predetermined number of games (700 games) have been consumed in the RT3 state. If the predetermined number of games has been consumed, the process proceeds to step S255. On the other hand, if the predetermined number of games has not been consumed, the process proceeds to step S270.

When the process proceeds to step S255, it is checked whether the number of ART stock is one or more. If the number of ART stock is one or more, the process proceeds to step S260. On the other hand, if the number of ART stocks is 0, the process proceeds to step S265.
When the process proceeds to step S260, the RT3 state is shifted to the RT4 state, and ART is started. Then, the process ends.
When the process proceeds to step S265, the process shifts from the RT3 state to the RT0 state, and the process ends.

  When the process proceeds to step S270, it is checked whether the number of CZ games determined in step S135 has been consumed. If the number of CZ games has been consumed, the process proceeds to step S275. On the other hand, if the number of CZ games has not been consumed, the process returns to step S100 and waits for the start of the next game.

  When the process proceeds to step S275, the CZ game is ended and the process shifts to the normal game. Then, the process returns to step S100 and waits for the start of the next game.

  According to the processing flow as described above, if the remaining number of games in the RT3 state is in the range of “700 to 667” or “554 to 111” and hits an advantageous section, the normal game continues and the ART lottery is won. No, ART is not executed. However, since the advantageous section ends in one game, there is a possibility that the advantageous section will be hit again in the next and subsequent games.

  Further, when the remaining number of games in the RT3 state is in the range of “666 to 555”, if the winning zone is hit, the CZ game is started. In this CZ game, ART is awarded on condition that the BB combination is won.

  Also, if the remaining number of games in the RT3 state is “less than 111” and hits an advantageous section, the TN game starts. In this TN game, ART is given when an ART lottery is executed by hitting “cherry 1”, “cherry 2”, and “cherry 3” which are ART lottery triggers.

  As described above, the right to execute ART is not obtained in the normal game, and the right to execute ART is obtained with a predetermined probability in the CZ game and the TN game. In the CZ game, the probability of winning the BB combination (32/65536, see FIG. 8) is the ART start probability. In the TN game, the probability of hitting “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, and “Cherry 3” (3630/65536, see FIG. 8) is the ART start probability. Therefore, the ART start probability is set to increase in the order of “TN game”> “CZ game”> “normal game”. For this reason, the player who plays the RT3 state expects the CZ game to start in the middle of the RT3 state, and has a sense of expectation for the start of the TN game even when the hamari state is reached. The interest of the player who digests the gaming state can be sustained.

  In the above flow, when the ART lottery is not won during the TN game, the state is shifted to the RT0 state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the RT3 state may be repeated again. You may shift to the RT4 state (however, the ART is not executed and the push order is not notified).

(Summary)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the RT3 state, which is a finite game (RT) state, when the remaining number of games in the RT3 state when entering the advantageous section is within a specific range, Since an advantageous chance game (TN game or CZ game) is started, it is possible to realize a ceiling and a chance zone with an unprecedented idea and enhance the interest of the player.

  Further, as a chance game, a TN game with an increased ART start probability is provided, and when the number of remaining games in the RT3 state is less than a predetermined number of ceiling preparation games when the transition to the advantageous section in the RT3 state is performed Since the game is started, the ceiling can be realized by the TN game, and the ART start probability can be improved.

  In addition, since the TN game is continued until the RT3 state ends, the state in which the ART start probability is improved after entering the humili state continues, so that the player's interest can be maintained even in the hamari state. it can.

  In addition, as a chance game, a CZ game with an increased ART start probability is provided, and when the number of remaining games in the RT3 state is within a predetermined chance zone when shifting to an advantageous section in the RT3 state, the CZ game is Since it is started, a chance zone can be realized by the CZ game, and the ART start probability can be improved.

  Also, since the number of CZ games is determined by drawing at the start of the CZ game, the number of CZ games that improve the start probability of ART becomes variable, so that the game becomes richer and the player's interest is enhanced. be able to.

  Further, the advantageous section started in the RT3 state ends in one game except during the chance game. If comprised in this way, the timing which starts a chance game can also be increased by increasing the timing which transfers to an advantageous area. That is, if the number of remaining games in the RT3 state is in a specific range (in this embodiment, less than 111 games or within the range of 555 to 666 games), there is a possibility that a chance game is started for each game. Therefore, the interest of the player can be enhanced.

(Modification 1)
In the above-described embodiment, only the TN game wins the ART lottery in the RT3 state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ART lottery may be won in the CZ game or the normal game. At this time, it is desirable that at least the winning probability of the ART lottery is set higher in the order of “TN game”> “CZ game”> “normal game”. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, it is set not to win an ART lottery in a normal game, set to win an ART lottery with a probability of “2000/65536” in a CZ game, and must be an ART lottery in a TN game. You may set to win.

When the ART lottery is won in the CZ game, “1” is added to the number of ART stocks in the same manner as when the ART lottery is won in the TN game. Then, when the RT3 state is finished, the state shifts to the RT4 state, and ART corresponding to the number of ART stocks is executed.
Note that when the ART lottery is won in the CZ game, the CZ game may continue until the end of the RT3 state.

(Modification 2)
In the embodiment described above, ART is stocked when winning the BB combination during the CZ game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and RT transfer lottery may be performed after the end of the BB game. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, at the end of the BB game (that is, at the end of the RT1 state), RT transition drawing is performed, and depending on the result, transition to the RT3 state, transition to the RT4 state, or transition to the RT0 state is performed. Or may be migrated.

  The probability of the above-mentioned RT transfer lottery is awarded to the BB role at the end of the BB game executed by winning the BB role during the CZ game (at the end of the BB via the CZ game) and during the normal game or TN game. The BB game executed at the end may be different (at the end of the BB not via the CZ game).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14A, at the end of the BB via the CZ game, the state may be shifted to the RT4 state without fail by RT transition drawing. In this way, if the BB combination is won during the CZ game, the ART can be configured to start after the BB game ends.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), at the end of the BB that is not via the CZ game, the transition to the RT0 state, the RT3 state, or the RT4 state may be made by RT transition drawing. Further, the transition probability to each state may be set higher in the order of “RT3 state”> “RT0 state”> “RT4 state”.

  Moreover, it may replace with the lottery probability of FIG.14 (b), and may use the lottery probability shown in FIG.14 (c). That is, at the end of the BB that is not via the CZ game, the state may be shifted to the RT0 state or the RT4 state by RT transition drawing. At this time, the probability of shifting to the “RT4 state” may be set to be the lowest.

  In addition, the drawing probability shown in FIG. 14D may be used instead of the drawing probability in FIG. That is, at the end of the BB that is not via the CZ game, the state may be shifted to the RT0 state or the RT3 state by RT transition drawing. At this time, the probability of shifting to the “RT3 state” may be set to be the highest.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 11 Case 12 Display window 13 Symbol display window 14 Medal insertion slot 15 Insertion switch 16 Bet switch 17 Settlement switch 18 Medal payout slot 20 Control device 30 Start switch 31 Front door 31A Operation part 31B Lower panel 31C Lower plate 32 Credits Display unit 40 Rotating reel 41 Left reel 42 Middle reel 43 Right reel 50 Stop switch 51 Left stop switch 52 Middle stop switch 53 Right stop switch 60 Reel unit 65 Hopper unit 66 Production unit 67 Image display unit 68 Lamp 69 Speaker 100 Game state control Means 110 Winning lottery means 120 Role lottery table 130 Reel control means 140 Winning determination means 150 Hopper control means 200 Production control means 210 Push order notification control Stage 220 setting unit 230 ART control means 240 game interval control means

Claims (4)

A rotating reel for variably displaying or stopping a plurality of symbols;
A start switch for variably displaying the design of the rotating reel;
A stop switch provided corresponding to the rotating reel, for stopping and displaying a symbol of the corresponding rotating reel;
A winning lottery means for drawing one of a plurality of winning roles or losing,
A role lottery table storing a winning area corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations;
Reel control means for performing control related to the stop display of the symbol of the rotating reel based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means and the operation of the stop switch;
A winning determination means for determining whether or not the winning combination is won in any of the plurality of winning combinations based on the stop position of the rotating reel when the rotating reel stops displaying a symbol;
Gaming state control means for managing gaming state;
A push order notifying means for notifying information on the operation order of the stop switch;
ART control means for controlling the execution of ART for assisting the winning of a small role by the push order notification means;
A game section control means for controlling the game section;
With
The gaming state comprises a finite gaming state that continues until a predetermined number of games are consumed,
The game section includes an advantageous section in which the ART can be executed and a normal section in which the ART cannot be executed,
A game in which a chance game that is advantageous to a player is started when the number of remaining games in the finite game state when entering the advantageous section in the finite game state is within a specific range. Machine. As the chance game, a TN game in which the ART start probability is improved,
The TN game is started when the number of remaining games in the finite game state when the game is shifted to the advantageous section in the finite game state is less than a predetermined number of ceiling preparation games. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the TN game continues until the finite gaming state ends. As the chance game, a CZ game in which the start probability of the ART is improved,
The CZ game is started when the number of remaining games in the finite game state when the finite game state is shifted to the advantageous section is within a predetermined chance zone. Item 4. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 3.

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