JP2019058652A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine with a variety of excitements in which winning probability in a special game state changes depending on conditions other than the set value and an internal lottery.SOLUTION: A game machine according to the present invention includes a rotating reel, start switch, stop switch, internal lottery unit, section control unit, RT state control unit, display unit, and game state control unit for determining a game state to any one of a general game state and special game state being a game state more advantageous to a player than the general game state. When the section control unit determines to shift the game section from the normal section to the advantageous section in the general game state and a first predetermined condition is satisfied in the game after the game in which the determination is made, the game state control unit performs a state shift lottery to determine whether or not to shift the game state to the special game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a slot machine.

  BACKGROUND Conventionally, there have been known gaming machines equipped with flags of a plurality of winning combinations including winning combinations in which the number of payouts of gaming media varies depending on the pressing order or pressing timing of a stop switch. In this gaming machine, a special gaming state such as ART (assist replay time) is provided to notify the player of the pressing order for winning a winning combination of gaming media (see Patent Document 1, for example). .

  In such a gaming machine, one internal formation flag is determined by internal lottery. Then, the probability of shifting to the special game state is variously different depending on the setting in which a difference is provided stepwise with respect to the winning probability of the formation flag.

  For example, in the setting 1, the probability that the cherries will hit is 5%, and in the setting 6, the probability that the cherries will hit is 8%. And the probability which multiplied the ART winning probability when Cherry wins by the winning probability of Cherry in each setting value becomes the ART winning probability in each setting value when Cherry is winning.

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  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the ART winning probability differs only depending on the ART winning probability or the set value of each formation flag. Therefore, there was a fear that the game would be monotonous.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide an entertaining gaming machine in which the winning probability of the special gaming state changes depending on conditions other than the internal lottery and the setting value.

The first invention is
A plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed,
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels based on a player's operation;
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels and stopping the rotating reels being rotated based on the operation of the player;
An internal lottery section that performs internal lottery based on an operation of the start switch by the player and establishes one flag among a plurality of winning combination flags as a winning flag;
A game state control unit that determines which of a general game state and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state is a game state;
A process relating to an instruction function that instructs the player to perform an operation relating to the normal gaming state or an event that can perform a process relating to an instruction function that instructs the player to perform an operation that affects a game segment in the game section A section that determines which of the advantageous section to progress the game in the special game state that can be played, and the normal section to progress the game in the normal game state that can not perform processing related to the instruction function A control unit,
A plurality of RT states each having a predetermined replay probability, which is a probability that the replay flag, which is a combination that enables the player to play the next game without betting the game medium, is established as the win flag An RT state control unit that determines which one of the RT states is to be selected;
Equipped with
The gaming state control unit is the case where the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the section control unit determines to shift the gaming section from the normal section to the advantageous section, and the determination is made. The game state is changed to the special game state when a first predetermined condition that the RT state control unit causes the RT state to shift to a predetermined RT state is satisfied in a game after the played game. Perform a state transition lottery to determine if it should be transitioned,
It is a gaming machine.

Further, in the first invention, when the game control unit is in the normal gaming state and the game section is the advantageous section, the section control unit satisfies a second predetermined condition. Performing mode lottery for selecting any one of a plurality of modes in which the state transition winning probability used for the state transition lottery is different,
The gaming state control unit may perform the state transition extraction based on the selected mode when the first predetermined condition is satisfied in a game after the game in which the mode extraction has been performed.

  In the first aspect of the invention, in the game in which the gaming state is the general gaming state and the gaming section is the advantageous section, the gaming state control unit satisfies a third predetermined condition. The game state may be shifted to the special game state.

The second invention is
A plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed,
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels based on a player's operation;
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels and stopping the rotating reels being rotated based on the operation of the player;
An internal lottery section that performs internal lottery based on an operation of the start switch by the player and establishes one flag among a plurality of winning combination flags as a winning flag;
A game state control unit that determines which of a general game state and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state is a game state;
A process relating to an instruction function that instructs the player to perform an operation relating to the normal gaming state or an event that can perform a process relating to an instruction function that instructs the player to perform an operation that affects a game segment in the game section A section that determines which of the advantageous section to progress the game in the special game state that can be played, and the normal section to progress the game in the normal game state that can not perform processing related to the instruction function A control unit,
A plurality of RT states each having a predetermined replay probability, which is a probability that the replay flag, which is a combination that enables the player to play the next game without betting the game medium, is established as the win flag An RT state control unit that determines which one of the RT states is to be selected;
Equipped with
In the case where the gaming state control unit determines that the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the RT state control unit shifts the RT state to a predetermined RT state, the determination is made. The game state is changed to the special game state when a first predetermined condition is satisfied in which the section control unit shifts the gaming section from the normal section to the advantageous section in the subsequent games. Perform a state transition lottery to determine if it should be transitioned,
It is a gaming machine.

In the second invention, when the section control section determines that the game state is the general game state and the RT state is the predetermined RT state, a second predetermined condition is satisfied. And performing mode extraction for selecting any one of a plurality of modes having different state transition winning probabilities used for the state transition extraction,
The gaming state control unit may perform the state transition extraction based on the selected mode when the first predetermined condition is satisfied in a game after the game in which the mode extraction has been performed.

  In the second invention, in the game in which the gaming state is the general gaming state and the RT state is the predetermined RT state, the gaming state control unit satisfies a third predetermined condition. If it is determined, the gaming state may be shifted to the special gaming state.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an entertaining gaming machine in which the winning probability of the special gaming state changes depending on conditions other than the internal lottery and the setting value.

It is a front view of a slot machine in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the symbol of the rotation reel in the slot machine of FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining transition of an RT state of the slot machine of FIG. 1; FIG. 17 is a diagram for describing a flag of a winning combination established for each RT state in the internal lottery table of the slot machine of FIG. 1; FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining possible winning combinations for each push order in the internal lottery table of the slot machine of FIG. 1; FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a section transition lottery table in the slot machine of FIG. 1; It is a figure for demonstrating the mode lottery table when a game area transfers to an advantageous area from a normal area. It is a figure for demonstrating the mode lottery table in case the mode A is selected. It is a figure for demonstrating the mode lottery table in case the mode B is selected. It is a figure for demonstrating the mode lottery table in case the mode C is selected. It is a figure for demonstrating the ART lottery table in the slot machine of FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing ART-related processing in the slot machine of FIG. 1;

[Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a slot machine as an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described. The embodiment described below is only an example of the present invention, and the embodiment of the present invention can be appropriately modified without departing from the scope of the present invention.

<Description of slot machine housing>
FIG. 1 is a view showing a chassis 10 of the slot machine 1. A front door 100 is provided on the front of the housing 10.

  The front door 100 is provided with a translucent reel window 200 at its central portion. The player can visually recognize from the reel window 200 a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface of each rotating reel 20 described later.

  Above the reel window 200, a liquid crystal screen 3 for performing various effects in the game, an electric decoration part (not shown), and a speaker (not shown) are provided.

  The liquid crystal screen 3 as a display unit displays various effect moving images (effect screen) during the game.

  The lighting unit lights or extinguishes in a predetermined pattern when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when an effect screen with a high degree of expectation is displayed, or when a specific combination is won).

  The speaker outputs predetermined BGM (background music) and SE (sound effect).

  Below the reel window 200, an operation unit 4 is provided. The operation unit 4 includes a stop switch 40, an insertion slot 41, a bet switch 42, a lever 43, a settlement switch (not shown), a stored medal display unit (not shown), and the like.

  In the insertion slot 41, a medal as an example of a game medium is inserted. Further, a medal sensor (not shown) is provided at the insertion slot 41. The medal sensor detects the insertion of a medal into the slot 41 by the player, and outputs a detection signal.

  The bet switch 42 is used when the player bets medals.

  The lever 43 functions as a start switch for rotating each rotating reel 20.

  Each stop switch 40 is provided corresponding to each rotating reel 20, and is used when the player stops each rotating reel 20 being rotated.

  Each switch of the operation unit 4 outputs an operation signal based on the operation of the player.

  Further, at the lower part of the operation unit 4, a payout opening 51 for paying out the medals and a lower tray 52 for storing the medals paid out from the payout opening 51 are provided.

  In addition to these, as shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a rotating reel unit 2 and a control unit 6. The rotating reel unit 2 and the control unit 6 are disposed inside the housing 10 together with a power supply device (not shown) for turning on / off the main power supply of the slot machine 1 and the like.

  The rotating reel unit 2 includes three rotating reels 20 provided with an arrangement of symbols as shown in FIG. 3 and three stepping motors 21 for driving them respectively. The rotating reel unit 2 is disposed near the center of the inside of the housing 10.

  The stepping motor 21 in the present embodiment stops the rotation of the rotating reel 20 within 190 ms after the stop switch 40 is operated. In addition, the stepping motor 21 rotates once in step 504. Thereby, the rotating reel rotates at a speed of 80 rotations / minute. That is, the steps to advance within 190 ms are 127 steps.

  The rotation and stop of the rotating reel 20 and the stepping motor 21 are controlled by a rotation start control unit 611 and a rotation stop control unit 612 described later.

<Description of the flow of the game>
The player first inserts a medal from the slot 41 or uses the stored medal (credit) by operating the bet switch 42 to bet the medal on the slot machine 1. When a predetermined number of medals are betted on the slot machine 1, the valid line L is activated. Thereafter, the operation of the lever 43, that is, the start of the game can be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the effective line L of the present embodiment is configured by one downward right line. In the present embodiment, one line (falling downward to the right) is validated and becomes a valid line L when the three bets, which are Max Bet, are performed.

  In addition, in the following, not only when a combination with payout of medals such as bell and watermelon wins, it is also expressed as winning that symbols corresponding to replay and RT transition lip are aligned on the effective line L.

  One game (one game) in this embodiment refers to a series of operations in which the player operates the bet switch 42, the lever 43, and the stop switch 40 to obtain the result of the game (including medal payout processing). .

  Specifically, when the lever 43 is operated (lever on) in a state where a game can be started, an internal lottery for determining a win flag is performed, and the rotation of each rotating reel 20 is started. In this state, when any one of the stop switches 40 is operated, the rotating reel 20 corresponding to the operated stop switch 40 is stopped. All the reels 20 are stopped, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out in accordance with the combination of the symbols arranged (winning) on the effective line L. This completes one game.

<Description of RT status>
The slot machine 1 has RT0 to RT2 as the RT state as shown in FIG. Note that the RT state in this embodiment transitions in only one direction. That is, although the RT state transitions from RT0 to RT1, from RT1 to RT2, and from RT2 to RT0, the RT state does not branch and transition such as transition from RT1 to RT0.

  RT0 is an RT state in which the RAM provided in the control unit 6 is cleared or a transition is made from RT2 described later. The replay probability of RT0 is 1 / 7.3. In the present specification, this replay probability is a replay probability combination winning probability including all replay player combinations such as the RT transition ripple in addition to replay. When the player wins the replay role in the previous game, the player can play the next game without betting on the medals.

  The RT1 is an RT state in which the flag of the RT1 transition ripple is established when the RT state is RT0, and the RT1 transition ripple is won. Note that the replay probability of RT1 is 1 / 7.3.

  The RT2 is an RT state in which the RT2 transition ripple flag is established when the RT state is RT1 and the RT2 transition ripple is won. The replay probability of RT2 is 1 / 1.4. When the RT state is RT2 and the RT0 transition ripple is established by the internal lottery and the RT0 transition lip is won, the RT state shifts from RT2 to RT0.

  ART is executed when the RT state is RT2. After winning the ART lottery, once the gaming state shifts to ART, the pushing order combination flag is established until the ending of the ART, with the end of the ART-capable game period (the number of ART games). Assist to inform the order of pressing to win a prize continues. In this assist, a pressing order for winning a specific pressing order among a plurality of pressing orders specified for each pressing order in one pressing order flag is informed.

  5 and 6 are explanatory diagrams of the internal lottery table T1. In the present embodiment, the pushing order flag is a flag of a combination relating to RT0 to 2 transition lips 1 to 6 and pushing order bells 1 to 12. If the stop switch 40 is operated in the correct pressing order, the pressing order included in the flags of these roles is a combination in which the corresponding symbol stop pattern is always aligned with the rotating reel 20, but the correct pressing order is notified If this is not the case, it will be difficult to align the corresponding symbol stop pattern with the rotating reel 20.

  In addition, after the gaming state shifts to ART (RT state is RT2), for example, even if the RT state shifts to RT0 due to the winning of the RT0 shift lip, the assist continues. In this case, for example, after the RT1 is assisted for winning, the RT2 transition lip is assisted for winning, and the RT state shifts to RT2 so that the RT state has a high replay probability (1 /1.4) Return to the state.

  Also, although an example in which ART is executed in RT2 is described in this embodiment, there may be RT2 not in ART. Specifically, for example, the RT state transitions from RT1 to RT2 due to the RT2 transition ripple winning during RT1 in which transition to ART is not determined.

  The switching of these RT <b> 0 to RT <b> 2 is performed by the RT state control unit 617 described later.

  The RT0 to 2 transition lip is an example of a transition combination that enables transition of the gaming state by establishing a winning combination flag in which a flag of a combination including these is established as a winning flag.

  Further, in the following description, the normal gaming state refers to a gaming state which is either an RT state of RT0 to RT2 but is neither a CZ (chance zone) which is a special gaming state nor an ART. In the following example, the special gaming state is ART. The switching between the general gaming state and the advantageous gaming state is performed by a gaming state control unit 618 described later.

<Description of Control Unit 6>
The control unit 6 mainly includes a main control unit 61 and a sub control unit 62 as shown in FIG. The main control unit 61 and the sub control unit 62 respectively include a central processing unit (CPU) used for computations, and a random access memory (RAM) and a read only memory (ROM) for storing programs or data necessary for game progression and the like. Storage unit (not shown).

<Description of Main Control Unit 61>
The main control unit 61 performs control for advancing the game, such as control of the internal lottery and the rotating reel 20. The main control unit 61 controls the stepping motor 21 and controls the rotation start or stop of the rotating reel 20 based on the player's operation on the bet switch 42, the lever 43 and the stop switch 40.

  The main control unit 61 is, as shown in FIG. 2, an internal lottery unit 610, a rotation start control unit 611, a rotation stop control unit 612, a game result determination unit 613, a hopper control unit 614, a set value control unit 615, a section control unit 616, An RT state control unit 617 and a game state control unit 618 are provided.

<Description of Internal Lottery Unit 610>
The internal extracting unit 610 performs internal extraction based on the random number acquired when the operation signal of the lever 43 is output and the internal extracting table T1 included in the internal extracting unit 610. Then, based on the result of the internal lottery, an internal lottery result signal is generated. The internal lottery result signal is transmitted from the internal lottery unit 610 to the rotation start control unit 611, the rotation stop control unit 612, and the sub control unit 62 including the effect control unit 620.

  The operation signal of the bet switch 42 is output when a predetermined number of medals are stored and the bet switch 42 is operated during the bet acceptance period (when the bet switch 42 is turned on). .

  The determination as to whether or not the operation signal of each switch has been output is made for each game. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation on each switch means an operation in which the operation signal of each switch is output.

  The internal lottery table T1 includes information on the winning combinations in each RT state as shown in FIG. 5, and information on winning combinations corresponding to winning flags and pressing order as shown in FIG. Further, although not shown, the internal lottery table T1 includes a plurality of areas in which combinations corresponding to the random numbers acquired when the lever 43 is operated are stored.

The internal lottery table T1 will be described in detail below.
The internal lottery table T1 includes information on the possible winning combination (information on the possible combination flag). In the internal lottery table T1, it is a flag of a combination that may have a column where "o" is established for each RT state, and a flag of a combination that does not have a possibility of having a blank column.

  For example, it can be understood from the column of “pure removal” in FIG. 5 that the combination flag “pure removal” may be established in RT0 and RT1, but not in RT2. In addition, "all out" is a state in which all the roles are not accepted.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the winning combination flag stored in the internal lottery table T1, there is a pressing order flag which is won when the stop switch 40 is operated in a predetermined order, and a pressing order which can be won regardless of the pressing order. It contains a non-questioning flag.

  The small winning combination is a combination of symbols in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out when winning. In addition, Replay, RT transition Lip, and the like are a combination of symbols that enables the next game without betting on a medal when winning.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the combination information stored in the internal lottery table T1 includes information on one or more possible winning combinations set for each combination flag. For example, the information on the pressing order that can be won when the stop switch 40 is operated in a predetermined order relates to the information on the pressing order that is set and the pressing order of the corresponding stop switch 40. Information is included.

  In addition, in FIG. 6, the pushing order of the stop switch 40 where the pushing order can be won is shown by the three letters in the upper part of the table. For example, "left middle right" indicates that the stop switch 40 is operated in the order of the left stop switch 40a, the middle stop switch 40b, and the right stop switch 40c. The pushing order of the pushing order is assisted when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the gaming state becomes ART). Below, the function which assists the pushing order so that a pushing order is won is called an indication function.

  In the present embodiment, all possible winning combinations set in the combination flag win at the same time. For example, if the internal lottery result is that the winning combination flag “RT1 transition message 1” is established (the winning flag is “RT1 transition message 1”), then the RT1 transition message and the normal message are simultaneously winning. In this case, the RT1 transition ripple is won only when the player presses the stop switch 40 according to the pushing order (left, middle and right) for winning the RT1 transition ripple.

  Pushing order bells 1 to 6 are composed of a middle bell from which nine medals are paid out by pushing order of one stop switch 40 and a bell spilled eye from which one medal is paid out.

  Further, the pushing order bells 7 to 12 are constituted by a middle bell from which nine medals are paid out by pushing order of the five stop switches 40 and a bell spilled mark from which one medal is paid out.

<Description of Rotation Start Control Unit 611>
The rotation start control unit 611 controls the stepping motor 21 to rotate the rotating reel 20 based on an operation signal of the lever 43. The rotation start control unit 611 controls the stepping motor 21 so that the rotating reel 20 rotates at a speed of, for example, 80 rotations / minute. Further, the rotation start control unit 611 determines that the player has operated the lever 43 when a predetermined time (4.1 seconds which is a so-called wait time) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 20 in the previous game. The rotation of the rotating reel 20 is started.

<Description of Rotational Stop Control Unit 612>
The rotation stop control unit 612 includes a rotating reel detection unit 612a, a symbol table T2, a symbol determination unit 612b, and a pressing order determination unit 612c. The rotation stop control unit 612 controls the stepping motor 21 based on the internal lottery result signal output from the internal lottery unit 610, the operation signal of the stop switch 40 by the player, and the symbol table T2. As a result, after the player operates the stop switch 40, the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 20 is stopped within 190 ms.

  The rotating reel detection unit 612a detects the position of the rotating reel 20 during rotation. Specifically, the rotating reel detection unit 612a detects the passage of a reference point (not shown) of each rotating reel 20 after the rotation of the rotating reel 20 is started. When passage of the reference point of each rotating reel 20 is detected, the rotating reel detection unit 612a outputs a detection signal indicating that the reference point of each rotating reel 20 has passed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, middle lines of all the rotating reels 20 are detection positions which are absolute positions of the slot machine 1.

  The detection signal is detected each time the reference point of each rotating reel 20 passes this detection position. The rotation reel detection unit 612a measures the step of each stepping motor 21 every time it receives a detection signal indicating that the reference point of the rotation reel 20 has passed the effective line L (every time the rotation reel 20 makes one rotation). Initialize the value (zero clear) and measure the step from zero again. Thus, the rotating reel detection unit 612a measures steps.

  Further, the rotating reel detection unit 612a detects the step of the reference point of each rotating reel 20 from the detection position which is the absolute position in the slot machine 1 based on the measured step. The position of the rotating reel 20 is detected from the step of the detected reference point. The detected position of the rotating reel 20 is output as a rotating reel position detection signal by the rotating reel detection unit 612a. The output rotation reel position detection signal is transmitted from the rotation reel detection unit 612 a to the rotation stop control unit 612 or the like.

  Further, the rotation reel detection unit 612a outputs information on the position of the rotation reel 20 when the player operates the stop switch 40 and information on the position of the rotation reel 20 when the rotation reel 20 is stopped as a stop signal. Do. The output stop signal is transmitted from the rotating reel detection unit 612a to the symbol determination unit 612b and the like.

  The symbol determination unit 612b determines the symbol on the effective line L when all the rotating reels 20 stop based on the stop signal output by the rotating reel detection unit 612a and the symbol table T2. Thereby, the symbol on the effective line L of each rotating reel 20 is determined. The determination result is transmitted as a symbol determination signal from the symbol determination unit 612b to the game result determination unit 613 or the like.

  The push order determination unit 612c determines which stop switch 40 of the three stop switches 40 the player has operated at what timing. The determination result is transmitted as a pressing order determination signal from the pressing order determination unit 612c to the game result determination unit 613 or the like.

  Unlike the above, the pressing order determination signal may be information on six pressing orders, or information on the step of the corresponding stepping motor 21 when the player operates the stop switch 40. May be

  The symbol table T2 also includes information on the stop position of the rotary reel 20 determined according to the hit flag and the symbol on the effective line L when the operation signal of the stop switch 40 is output. In this information, the stop switch 40 is operated in accordance with the pressing order of the stop switch 40, the winning possible combination corresponding to the winning flag, and the position of the rotating reel 20 when the stop switch 40 is operated. The information on the steps until the rotating reel 20 stops (the number of sliding symbols of the symbol) is included.

  Rotation stop control unit 612 rotates rotation reel 20 based on the internal lottery result signal output by internal extraction unit 610, the rotation reel position detection signal output by rotation reel detection unit 612a, and symbol table T2. Perform stop control. For example, the rotation stop control unit 612 performs the pull-in control of the rotating reel 20 so that the symbols corresponding to the winning possible combinations are aligned on the effective line L, and the symbols corresponding to the winning not possible combinations are aligned on the effective line L The kick control of the reel 20 is performed so as not to occur.

<Description of the game result determination unit 613>
The game result determination unit 613 determines the result of the game based on the internal lottery result signal output from the internal lottery unit 610 and the symbol determination signal output from the symbol determination unit 612b. The result of the game is determined based on whether the winning combination has won based on the symbols arranged on the pay line L.

  Specifically, it is determined that the winning combination has won when the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line L matches the predetermined combination of the predetermined symbols. The determination result is transmitted from the game result determination unit 613 to the hopper control unit 614 and the sub control unit 62 as a game result determination signal.

<Description of hopper control unit 614>
The hopper control unit 614 is a hopper unit (not shown) based on the game result judgment signal outputted by the game result judgment unit 613 or the operation signal outputted by operating the settlement switch (not shown) of the operation unit 4. Control).

  The medals paid out based on the game result determination signal (the medals obtained by winning) are first stored as credits. As a result of storing the medals, when the upper limit (for example, 50 sheets) of the credit is exceeded, the hopper control unit 614 controls the hopper unit. That is, medals exceeding the upper limit of credits are paid out from the hopper unit.

  In addition, when there is one or more stored medals (when the credit is 1 or more) and the settlement switch (not shown) is operated, the hopper control unit 614 controls the hopper unit. Thereby, the stored medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

<Description of the setting value control unit 615>
The set value control unit 615 executes the game progression using any one set value of a plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6) based on the operation of the store operator. This setting value is set for each slot machine 1. Information on the setting value set by the setting value control unit 615 is transmitted to the internal extracting unit 610 or the like. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of replay and the winning probability of the common bell differ depending on which set value is used.

<Description of Section Control Unit 616>
The section control unit 616 determines which of the advantageous section in which the predetermined processing can be performed and the normal section in which the predetermined processing can not be performed. Specifically, the section control unit 616 can perform a process related to an instruction function for instructing the player to perform an operation that affects the game out in the game section, or an operation that affects the game out when the game is operated. In the special section that can perform processing related to the instruction function to instruct the advantageous section to proceed the game in the special gaming state, and any of the normal section to proceed the game in the general gaming state can not perform the processing related to the instruction function Decide. As described above, in the present embodiment, the advantageous section refers to a section that can exhibit the performance of the pointing function.

  That is, the predetermined process indicates a lottery process as to whether or not the instruction function is to be exhibited (assist is performed), and a process to exhibit the instruction function. Therefore, if the gaming section is not the advantageous section, the slot machine 1 can not perform the ART lottery process (including the additional lottery process), the ART process, the CZ lottery process, the CZ process, and the like.

  The section control unit 616 forcibly ends the advantageous section when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is that the number of continuing games in the advantageous section is 1,500, or the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the number of medals in the advantageous section is 2,400. In addition, when a game area changes from an advantageous area to a normal area, the area control part 616 initializes all the parameters which concern on an instruction | indication function.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the section control unit 616 performs section transition extraction when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the gaming section is the normal section. Specifically, the section control unit 616 determines whether the game section remains the normal section or shifts to the advantageous section depending on the winning combination. In the present embodiment, the section transition extraction is performed only when the rare character is won by the internal extraction.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the game section is a normal section, if the cherries win, the probability that the game section remains a normal section is 50%, and the probability of shifting to an advantageous section is 50%. is there. When the watermelon wins, the probability that the game section remains the normal section is 70%, and the probability of shifting to the advantageous section is 30%.

  In addition, when the chance is hit, the probability that the game section remains the normal section is 0%, and the probability of shifting to the advantageous section is 100%. In addition, when a player other than a cherries, a watermelon, or a chance eye wins (hereinafter referred to as "other roles"), the probability that the game section remains as a normal section is 100%, and the probability of shifting to an advantageous section is It is 0%.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the section control unit 616 performs mode lottery based on the winning flag when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the gaming section is shifted from the normal section to the advantageous section.

  When the cherries hit the game section from the normal section to the advantageous section, the probability that mode A is selected is 90%, the probability that mode B is selected is 9%, the probability that mode C is selected Is 1%. On the other hand, when a watermelon is hit, the probability that mode A is selected is 70%, the probability that mode B is selected is 25%, and the probability that mode C is selected is 5%. In addition, when the chance is hit, the probability that Mode A is selected is 0%, the probability that Mode B is selected is 80%, and the probability that Mode C is selected is 20%.

  The section control unit 616 also performs mode lottery even when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the gaming section is an advantageous section and the second predetermined condition is satisfied in the current game. In the present embodiment, the second predetermined condition is that the internal lottery section 610 performs internal lottery when the gaming state is a general gaming state and the gaming section is an advantageous section.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the cherry blossoms while the mode A is selected, the probability that the mode A remains as 80%, the probability of transition to the mode B is 18%, and the probability of transition to the mode C is 2%. When the watermelon is hit, the probability of remaining in mode A is 60%, the probability of transition to mode B is 35%, and the probability of transition to mode C is 5%.

  In addition, when the chance is hit, the probability of remaining in mode A is 0%, the probability of transition to mode B is 70%, and the probability of transition to mode C is 30%. In addition, when the other role wins, mode A is always selected.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the cherry blossoms while the mode B is selected, the probability of transition to the mode A is 0%, the probability of remaining in the mode B is 95%, and the probability of transition to the mode C is 5%. When the watermelon is hit, the probability of transition to mode A is 0%, the probability of remaining in mode B is 90%, and the probability of transition to mode C is 10%.

  In addition, when the chance is hit, mode C is always selected. In addition, when the other role wins, mode B is always selected.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the mode C is selected, the mode C is always selected regardless of which role is won.

  In addition, the section control unit 616 turns off the maximum instruction flag indicating whether or not the number of times the instruction function has been performed has reached a predetermined number of times (one in this embodiment) when the gaming section shifts to the advantageous section. Do. In addition, the section control unit 616 turns on the maximum instruction flag when the instruction function is performed a predetermined number of times during the advantageous section.

  Further, when the game section is shifted to the advantageous section, and the specific condition is satisfied, for example, the notification section 621 described later indicates that the game section is the advantageous section in the display section (not shown). indicate. For example, “. (Dot)” is displayed on the lower right of the credit number of the stored medal display unit (not shown) to indicate that the game section is an advantageous section. The specific condition is that the indicator function is activated during the advantageous section, and the number of small players paid out except for the character (RB, CT) and the character continuous actuation device (type 1 BB, type 2 BB) It is that the average of the payout rate when you advance the game to win at the maximum exceeds 100%.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability that the game section is shifted to the advantageous section is different depending on the set value. In addition, section transition lottery is performed by the winning combination in which the winning probability differs depending on the set value. Furthermore, the winning probability is different depending on the set value for the lottery regarding the instruction function such as the transition lottery to the special game state during the advantageous section, the extension lottery of the special game state, and the continuous lottery of the special game state There is. However, in the present embodiment, for convenience of description, only an example of a specific setting value (for example, setting value 1) is described.

<Description of RT State Control Unit 617>
The RT state control unit 617 performs game progression using one of the plurality of RT states. In the plurality of RT states, as described above, the probability (replay probability) that the replay flag is established as a winning flag is predetermined.

  Further, the RT state control unit 617 changes the RT state according to the status of the game progress such as the winning combination. The trigger for shifting from each RT state to another RT state is predetermined as shown in FIG.

  Further, the notification unit 621, which will be described later, assists in the pushing order so that the RT2 transition lip wins when the RT2 transition lip hits the winning in the ART. Then, the RT state control unit 617 shifts to RT2 where the replay probability is higher than RT1 when the RT2 transition ripple is won.

  Further, the RT state control unit 617 transmits information indicating the current RT state to the effect control unit 620, the notification unit 621, etc. in addition to the internal lottery unit 610. The current RT state is displayed on a display unit (not shown), for example.

<Description of the game state control unit 618>
The gaming state control unit 618 switches the gaming state between the normal gaming state and the special gaming state. Specifically, the gaming state control unit 618 performs state transition lottery whether or not to shift the gaming state from the general gaming state to the special gaming state.

  The gaming state control unit 618 responds to the mode selected in the current game when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the first predetermined condition is satisfied in the game in which the gaming section is the advantageous section. Perform ART lottery whether or not to shift the gaming state from the general gaming state to ART. In the present embodiment, the first predetermined condition is that the maximum instruction flag is on when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the gaming section is the advantageous section, and the RT state is RT1.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the mode A is selected, the probability that the gaming state remains the normal gaming state is 40%, and the probability of winning the ART is 60%. When mode B is selected, the probability that the gaming state remains the normal gaming state is 20%, and the probability of winning the ART is 80%. When mode C is selected, the probability that the gaming state remains the normal gaming state is 0%, and the probability of winning the ART is 100%.

  Further, the gaming state control unit 618 forcibly shifts the gaming state to ART when the third predetermined condition is satisfied in the game in which the gaming state is the general gaming state and the gaming section is the advantageous section. Let In the present embodiment, the third predetermined condition is that the maximum instruction flag is off when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the gaming section is the advantageous section, and the RT state is RT1.

  When the gaming state control unit 618 decides to shift the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the ART, the information indicating that the gaming state is shifted to the ART, and the number of games provided during the ART are transferred to the ART. Generate as a signal. The ART transition signal is transmitted from the gaming state control unit 618 to the effect control unit 620 or the like. Note that this ART transition signal is also generated when a game state control process described later is performed.

  When the gaming state control unit 618 receives an internal lottery result signal indicating that the player has won the specific part when the gaming state is ART, the game state control unit 618 is additionally set to determine whether to increase the number of ART continuous games. Make a lottery. The result of the lottery is transmitted from the gaming state control unit 618 to the effect control unit 620, the notification unit 621, and the like as an ART added lottery result signal.

  Further, when the gaming state control unit 618 wins a CZ lottery for shifting the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the CZ, information indicating that the gaming state is to be shifted to the CZ is provided during the CZ The number of games is generated as a CZ transition signal. The CZ transition signal is transmitted to the effect control unit 620.

  The gaming state control unit 618 generates a normal gaming state transition signal when transitioning the gaming state from ART (or CZ), which is a special gaming state, to the general gaming state. The normal gaming state transition signal is transmitted from the gaming state control unit 618 to the effect control unit 620 and the notification unit 621.

  In addition, after generating these state transition signals, the gaming state control unit 618 shifts the gaming state from the current gaming state to another gaming state. Thereby, the gaming state control unit 618 switches the gaming state between the normal gaming state and the special gaming state.

<Description of Sub Control Unit 62>
As shown in FIG. 2, the sub control unit 62 includes an effect control unit 620 and a notification unit 621. In addition, the sub control unit 62 determines the content of the effect based on the signal transmitted from the main control unit 61. Specifically, the sub control unit 62 performs control such as control of the effect control unit 620, the notification unit 621, the electric decoration unit, and the speakers, and output of the determined effect content.

<Description of production control unit 620>
The effect control unit 620 selects an effect pattern for each game according to, for example, the internal lottery result signal, the CZ transition signal, the ART transition signal, and the normal gaming state transition signal.

  The selection of the effect pattern is performed based on a table (effect table T3) in which the content of the effect corresponding to the winning flag or the game state or the like is stored. Based on the selected effect pattern, the effect control unit 620 controls the notification unit 621, the electric decoration unit, and the speaker to output an effect.

  Further, the effect table T3 includes, for example, a prognostic effect table that may be selected when a flag of a predetermined winning combination is established or when a game state lottery is performed. The omen effect table is one of the areas stored in the effect table T3 which is selected only during a predetermined game period (prediction effect period) in which the omen effect is performed. Also, the prognostic effect is one of the effects that indicate the degree of expectation that the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state.

<Description of Notification Unit 621>
The notification unit 621 is included in the pressing order according to the signal transmitted from the main control unit 61, for example, when the pressing order flag is established as a pressing flag during ART (RT2) after winning the ART lottery. Assists in pushing order for winning a specific pushing order among a plurality of pushing order.

  In the case where the notification portion 621 indicates that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the current gaming section is the advantageous section, the winning combination of any of the push order bells 1 to 12 is established by the internal lottery. The notification of the correct push order, which is one of the push order for winning the middle bell, is notified at least once. For example, in the advantageous section and the normal gaming state, when the pushing order bell 7 is established by internal lottery, “right and left middle” which is the pushing order predetermined as the correct pushing order is informed.

<Description of ART related processing>
The ART-related processing of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the order of the processes described below can be appropriately changed without changing the gist of the present invention.

  First, the gaming state control unit 618 determines whether the gaming state is a normal gaming state (step S1).

  If the gaming state is not the normal gaming state (i.e., it is ART) (S1: NO), the gaming state control unit 618 performs ART processing (step S12). Thereafter, the ART-related processing of the present invention ends.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state (S1: YES), the section control unit 616 determines whether the gaming section is a normal section (step S2).

  If the gaming section is a normal section (S2: YES), the section control unit 616 determines whether the gaming section shifts to an advantageous section in the game (step S3).

  When the gaming section does not shift to the advantageous section (S3: NO), the ART-related processing of the present invention ends.

  When the gaming section is shifted to the advantageous section (S3: YES), the section control unit 616 turns off the maximum instruction flag (step S4).

  Next, the section control unit 616 performs mode extraction for selecting any one of a plurality of modes in which the state transition winning probability used for the state transition extraction is respectively determined (step S9).

  Returning to S2, if the game section is not a normal section (is an advantageous section) (S2: NO), the section control unit 616 determines whether or not the maximum instruction flag is on (step S5). .

  If the maximum instruction flag is on (S5: YES), the section control unit 616 performs mode lottery (step S9).

  On the other hand, when the maximum instruction flag is off (S5: NO), the internal lottery unit 610 determines whether or not the winning combination is the pushing order (one of the pushing order bells 1 to 12). (Step S6).

  If the winning combination is not the pressing order (S6: NO), the section control unit 616 performs mode lottery (step S9).

  On the other hand, when the winning combination is the winning combination (S6: YES), the notification unit 621 notifies the pressing order for winning the winning combination (step S7).

  Next, the section control unit 616 turns on the maximum instruction flag (step S8) and performs mode extraction (step S9).

  Next, the RT state control unit 617 determines whether the RT state is RT1 (step S10).

  When the RT state is not RT1 (RT0 or RT2) (S10: NO), the ART-related processing of the present invention ends.

  If the RT state is RT1 (S10: YES), the section control unit 616 determines whether the maximum indication flag is on (step S11).

  If the maximum instruction flag is off (S11: NO), the gaming state control unit 618 executes an ART process (step S12). In this case, the gaming state control unit 618 executes the ART preparation state after a predetermined number of games of the current game.

  On the other hand, when the maximum instruction flag is on (S11: YES), the gaming state control unit 618 performs ART lottery (step S13).

  Next, the gaming state control unit 618 determines whether or not the player wins the ART (step S14).

  When the player wins the ART (S14: YES), the gaming state control unit 618 executes an ART process (step S12). In this case, the gaming state control unit 618 executes the ART preparation state after a predetermined number of games of the current game.

On the other hand, when not winning the ART (S14: NO), the section control unit 616 shifts the game section to the normal section (step S15). Thereafter, the ART-related processing of the present invention ends.
The ART-related processing of the present invention is performed by the above-described procedure.

To summarize the above, the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention
A plurality of rotating reels 20 each having a plurality of symbols displayed thereon;
A lever 43 for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels 20 based on the operation of the player;
A plurality of stop switches 40 provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 20 and stopping the rotating reels 20 being rotated based on the operation of the player;
An internal lottery section 610 which performs internal lottery based on the operation of the lever 43 by the player and establishes one flag of the plurality of winning combination flags as a winning flag;
A game state control unit 618 that determines whether the game state is to be a general game state or a special game state that is a game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
Perform a process relating to a normal gaming state capable of performing processing relating to an instruction function of instructing the player to perform an operation affecting ball withdrawal in the game section or a processing relating to an instruction function instructing the player relating to an operation affecting ball withdrawal A section control unit 616 that determines which of an advantageous section for advancing a game in a special gaming state capable of playing and a normal section for advancing a game in a normal gaming state in which processing relating to an instruction function can not be performed;
Among a plurality of RT states, each having a predetermined replay probability, which is a probability that a replay flag, which is a role that enables a player to play the next game without betting a game medium, is established as a winning flag. An RT state control unit 617 which determines which RT state is to be set;
A storage medal that indicates that the gaming section is an advantageous section after the gaming section has shifted to the advantageous section and at least a predetermined condition including that the instruction function is being fulfilled is satisfied. A display unit,
Equipped with
The game state control unit 618 is a case where the game state is the normal game state, and the zone control unit 616 decides to shift the game zone from the normal zone to the advantageous zone, and the game after the decision is made When the first predetermined condition is satisfied in the game of, the state transition lottery is performed to determine whether to shift the gaming state to the special gaming state.

<Function effect>
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an entertaining gaming machine in which the winning probability of the special gaming state changes depending on conditions other than the internal lottery and the setting value.

[Other embodiments]
In the embodiment, an example in which the special gaming state is ART is described, but the special gaming state may be AT (assist time), pseudo bonus, or CZ.

  In the embodiment, an example is described in which the first predetermined condition is that the gaming state is the general gaming state, the gaming section is the advantageous section, the RT state is RT1, and the maximum instruction flag is on. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The first predetermined condition may be that the RT state shifts to RT1 in a game in which the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the gaming section is the advantageous section. Further, the first predetermined condition may be that the gaming section is shifted to the advantageous section in the game in which the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the RT state is the RT1. Also, for example, the first predetermined condition may be that the player has won the role when the RT state is RT1, or that the RT state is RT2. The first predetermined condition may be at least one of the RT state being a predetermined RT state and the fact that the maximum indication flag is on. The first predetermined condition may be that the advantageous section lamp is on. In addition, the first predetermined condition may not be that the maximum instruction flag is turned on, but may be only an instruction such as an operation order or an operation timing.

  In addition, when the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the state transition lottery may be received many times. In addition, when the first predetermined condition is satisfied, after receiving the state transition lottery only once, if it leaks to the lottery, it may be returned to the normal section. The number of times of receiving the lottery when the first predetermined condition is satisfied may be any number.

  Also, an example is described in which the second predetermined condition is the case where the internal lottery unit performs internal lottery when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the gaming section is the advantageous section, but the present invention It is not restricted to this. The second predetermined condition may be that the internal lottery section performs internal lottery when the gaming state is a normal gaming state and the RT state is RT1. Further, the second predetermined condition may be that the player operates the lever 43.

  Also, an example is described in which the third predetermined condition is a case where the gaming state is a general gaming state, the gaming section is an advantageous section, the RT state is RT1, and the maximum instruction flag is off. The invention is not limited to this. The third predetermined condition may be that the RT state transitions to RT1 in a game in which the gaming state is a normal gaming state and the gaming section is an advantageous segment, and the gaming state is a normal gaming state, and the RT state is RT1. In the game, the game section may be transferred to the advantageous section. Also, for example, the third predetermined condition may be that the RT state is RT2 or CZ, or the like, and the maximum instruction flag may be on. Also, the third predetermined condition can be used even without the concept of the maximum instruction flag.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not the first predetermined condition is satisfied in the game after the game in which the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the gaming section is determined to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section Although an example in which a state transition lottery is performed is described, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, state transition extraction may be performed if the first predetermined condition is satisfied in the game where it is determined that the game section is shifted to the advantageous section.

  In the above embodiment, the ART open probability is determined for each mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, different ART open probabilities may be defined for each open flag of each mode.

  In the above embodiment, an example is described in which the RT state transitions in only one direction, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, in the case of RT1, when the RT0 transition lip wins, it may shift to RT0.

  Further, the RT state can also be shifted by, for example, establishment or termination of a bonus such as a type 1 BB or the like, or a predetermined number of games of a specific RT state.

  Also, unlike the above embodiment, there are winnings such as a section transition lottery, a transition lottery to a special gaming state during an advantageous segment, an extension lottery of a special gaming state, and a lottery relating to instruction functions such as a continuous lottery of a special gaming state. The probability does not have to be different depending on the set value.

  In addition, the winning probability has a difference depending on the set value for the lottery regarding the instruction function such as the transition lottery to the special game state during the advantageous section, the extension lottery of the special game state, and the continuous lottery of the special game state. May be Also, it may be extracted by a winning combination in which the winning probability differs depending on the set value.

  Moreover, unlike the said embodiment, the part used as the opportunity of transfer to an advantageous section may be a part other than a rare part.

  Unlike the above embodiment, when the game section is shifted to the advantageous section, it may be displayed on the display unit that the advantageous section is in progress.

  In addition to the forced termination of the above-mentioned advantageous section, the section control unit may order all push sequences after the so-called bonus (type 1 BB, 2 types BB, RB) is won during the advantageous section, or during the advantageous section. Of the winning combinations, after the assist for winning the pressing order in which the number of medals paid out is maximum is performed at least once, the advantageous section may be shifted to the normal section at any timing. Also, as an arbitrary timing, for example, when an advantageous section such as ART ends, or when an end is determined by lottery or the like.

  In addition, when the advantageous section ends, the number of continuing games in the advantageous section, the number of differences during the advantageous section stay, and the status related to the indication function may all be initialized.

  When the setting value of the slot machine is changed by the store operator, the number of continued games in the advantageous section, the number of difference games in the advantageous section stay, and the status concerning the indication function may all be initialized.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example in which the pushing order of a pushing order is assisted is described as an example of an instruction | indication function, the content to be assisted is not restricted in pushing order. The content to be assisted may be, for example, an operation timing for stopping a symbol to be aimed by the player on each rotating reel.

  For example, in the case where one type of BB (RB or two types of BB may be used) is mounted, the section control unit performs section transition extraction even when one type of BB matches in the normal section. However, in this case, even if the section control unit decides to shift the gaming section from the normal section to the advantageous section, the gaming section does not shift to the advantageous section in the inside of one type of BB. , And may shift to the standby section.

  During the standby section, the section control unit does not count the number of continued games in the advantageous section, and the display section does not notify that the game section is the advantageous section. Further, the processing related to the instruction function is not performed in the inside of one type BB. Then, when the type 1 BB is won and the gaming state shifts to the type 1 BB, the gaming section may shift from the standby section to the advantageous section.

Reference Signs List 1 slot machine 10 housing 100 front door 2 rotating reel unit 20 (20a, 20b, 20c) rotating reel 200 reel window 3 liquid crystal screen 4 operation unit 40 (40a, 40b, 40c) stop switch 41 input port 42 bet switch 43 lever (Start switch)
51 Payout 52 Lower Plate 6 Control Unit 61 Main Control Unit 610 Internal Lottery Unit 611 Rotation Start Control Unit 612 Rotation Stop Control Unit 612a Rotation Reel Detection Unit 612b Symbol Determination Unit 612c Push Order Determination Unit 613 Game Result Determination Unit 614 Hopper Control Unit 615 set value control unit 616 section control unit 617 RT state control unit 618 gaming state control unit 62 sub control unit 620 effect control unit 621 notification unit T1 internal lottery table T2 symbol table T2 effect table

Claims (6)

A plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed,
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels based on a player's operation;
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels and stopping the rotating reels being rotated based on the operation of the player;
An internal lottery section that performs internal lottery based on an operation of the start switch by the player and establishes one flag among a plurality of winning combination flags as a winning flag;
A game state control unit that determines which of a general game state and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state is a game state;
A process relating to an instruction function that instructs the player to perform an operation relating to the normal gaming state or an event that can perform a process relating to an instruction function that instructs the player to perform an operation that affects a game segment in the game section A section that determines which of the advantageous section to progress the game in the special game state that can be played, and the normal section to progress the game in the normal game state that can not perform processing related to the instruction function A control unit,
A plurality of RT states each having a predetermined replay probability, which is a probability that the replay flag, which is a combination that enables the player to play the next game without betting the game medium, is established as the win flag An RT state control unit that determines which one of the RT states is to be selected;
Equipped with
The gaming state control unit is the case where the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the section control unit determines to shift the gaming section from the normal section to the advantageous section, and the determination is made. The game state is changed to the special game state when a first predetermined condition that the RT state control unit causes the RT state to shift to a predetermined RT state is satisfied in a game after the played game. Perform a state transition lottery to determine if it should be transitioned,
Gaming machine. The section control unit is used for the state transition extraction when the second predetermined condition is satisfied in the game in which the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the gaming section is the advantageous section. Perform mode extraction to select any one of multiple modes with different transition win rates,
The gaming state control unit performs the state transition extraction based on the selected mode when the first predetermined condition is satisfied in the game subsequent to the game in which the mode extraction is performed.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. When the third predetermined condition is satisfied in the game in which the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the gaming section is the advantageous section, the gaming state control unit sets the gaming state to the special Shift to gaming state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. A plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed,
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels based on a player's operation;
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels and stopping the rotating reels being rotated based on the operation of the player;
An internal lottery section that performs internal lottery based on an operation of the start switch by the player and establishes one flag among a plurality of winning combination flags as a winning flag;
A game state control unit that determines which of a general game state and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state is a game state;
A process relating to an instruction function that instructs the player to perform an operation relating to the normal gaming state or an event that can perform a process relating to an instruction function that instructs the player to perform an operation that affects a game segment in the game section A section that determines which of the advantageous section to progress the game in the special game state that can be played, and the normal section to progress the game in the normal game state that can not perform processing related to the instruction function A control unit,
A plurality of RT states each having a predetermined replay probability, which is a probability that the replay flag, which is a combination that enables the player to play the next game without betting the game medium, is established as the win flag An RT state control unit that determines which one of the RT states is to be selected;
Equipped with
In the case where the gaming state control unit determines that the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the RT state control unit shifts the RT state to a predetermined RT state, the determination is made. The game state is changed to the special game state when a first predetermined condition is satisfied in which the section control unit shifts the gaming section from the normal section to the advantageous section in the subsequent games. Perform a state transition lottery to determine if it should be transitioned,
Gaming machine. The section control unit is used for the state transition lottery when the second predetermined condition is satisfied in the game in which the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the RT state is the predetermined RT state. Perform mode extraction for selecting any one of a plurality of modes which are different from each other.
The gaming state control unit performs the state transition extraction based on the selected mode when the first predetermined condition is satisfied in the game subsequent to the game in which the mode extraction is performed.
The gaming machine according to claim 4. In the game in which the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the RT state is the predetermined RT state, the gaming state control unit determines the gaming state when the third predetermined condition is satisfied. Transition to the special gaming state
A gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5.

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