JP2019097776A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of counting backward by predicting completion of ART and executing a performance to progress of ART.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: game section control means 240 for controlling a game section; a performance section 66 for executing a performance relating to a game; and performance control means 200 for allowing the performance section 66 to execute a performance. The game section includes an advantageous section permitting execution of an instruction function and a normal section for disabling execution of an instruction function. In the advantageous section, a predetermined upper-limit number of games are determined. The performance control means 200 determines performance contents by referring to the number of remaining games in the advantageous section in execution of a performance during execution of the instruction function.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

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

  BACKGROUND Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine which advances a game while switching the gaming state between a normal gaming state and a special gaming state (such as an ART state) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  With regard to this type of gaming machine, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration for executing a story-like effect in a series of special gaming states. In this patent document 1, the first effect is displayed based on the current value of a specific variable during the period from the start of the special game state to the end of the predetermined game number, and the period in the special game state is displayed. In periods other than the above, the second effect different from the first effect is displayed based on the current value of the specific variable. In this way, it is supposed that a story-like effect can be performed in a series of game periods of one set of special game state (AT).

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2017-164351

  However, in the configuration described in Patent Document 1 described above, since the effect contents are selected according to the number of digested ART games, the effect is not selected by reverse calculation from the end of ART. In such a configuration, the period for displaying the second effect depends on the number of ART games, and therefore, when the number of ART games is added during ART, the period for displaying the second effect also becomes long. In other words, it is difficult to execute the second effect according to the end timing of the ART because the difference between the timing to start the second effect and the end timing of the ART becomes large by the addition of the number of ART games .

  In this respect, if the effect can be selected by reverse calculation from the end of ART, the effect can be made according to the end timing of ART. For example, an effect for ending can be executed just before the end of ART. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from having useless expectations by performing control so as not to perform the additional effects of ART when ART is likely to end.

  Then, this invention makes it a subject to predict the end of ART, to reverse calculation, and to provide a game machine capable of executing effects according to the progress of ART.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is characterized by the following.
That is, a rotating reel for fluctuating display or stop display of a plurality of symbols, a start switch for fluctuating display of the symbols of the rotating reel, and a symbol of the corresponding rotating reel provided corresponding to the rotating reel A stop switch for displaying a stop, a winning means for pulling out whether a player wins or loses any of a plurality of winning combinations, and a winning combination table storing winning areas corresponding to the plurality of winning roles; Reel control means for performing control relating to stop display of the symbol of the rotating reel based on the extraction result of the winning and extracting means and the operation of the stop switch, and of the rotating reel when the reel is stopped and displayed Prize determination to determine if any of the multiple winning combinations have won or did not win based on the stop position Means, pushing order notifying means for notifying information on the operation order of the stop switch, instructing function control means for controlling execution of an instructing function for assisting the winning of a small winning combination by the pushing order notifying means, and controlling a game section Game zone control means for playing the game, an effect section for executing an effect relating to a game, and an effect control means for causing the effect section to execute the effect, and the game area is an advantageous section in which the instruction function can be executed And the normal section in which the instruction function can not be executed, the number of games serving as the upper limit is determined in advance in the advantageous section, and the effect control means performs the effect during the execution of the instruction function The content of the effect is determined with reference to the number of remaining games in the advantageous section.

  Further, the effect control means switches the content of the effect when any of one or more effect transition triggers set in advance is achieved, and the effect control means switches from the start time of the instruction function The first effect is executed, and when the second effect transition opportunity, which is one of the effect transition timings, is achieved during the execution of the first effect, the second effect is switched and executed. The second effect transfer opportunity may be achievable only when the number of remaining games is in a predetermined range.

  The effect control means may continue until the end of the advantageous section when the third effect transition opportunity which is one of the effect transition opportunity is achieved via the second effect. It may be switched and executed.

  Further, the effect control means may switch the effect contents to the third effect to be executable when the advantageous section ends without the third effect transition trigger being achieved.

  The present invention is as described above, and the advantageous section capable of executing the instruction function (ART or AT) has the number of games as the upper limit determined in advance, and the effect control means executes the effect during the execution of the instruction function. When making it play, the effect content is determined with reference to the number of remaining games of the advantageous section. According to such a configuration, the progress of the ART (or AT) is made with reference to the number of remaining games in the advantageous section (the number obtained by subtracting the number of already-digested games from the number of games serving as a predetermined upper limit). You can select the effect. Since the number of remaining games in this advantageous section is not affected by the start timing of ART or the addition of ART game number, processing is performed by calculating back from the timing when ART ends reliably (when the advantageous section reaches the upper limit) It can be performed. For example, various processing can be performed such as performing an effect for ending at the end of the ART, or not performing an additional effect for the ART when the ART is likely to end.

  In addition, the first effect is executed from the start of the instruction function, and when the second effect transition opportunity is achieved during the execution of the first effect, the second effect is switched and executed, and the second effect transition opportunity May be achievable only when the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is in a predetermined range. According to this configuration, it is possible to shift to the second effect only when the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is in the predetermined range. For example, it is possible to shift to the second effect at a timing when the ART is likely to end.

  At this time, the first effect may be configured to be able to execute the addition notification, and the second effect may be configured to be not able to execute the addition notification. With this configuration, the addition notification is not executed when the number of remaining games in the advantageous section decreases and the transition to the second effect is performed, thereby preventing the execution of the addition effect at a timing when the ART is likely to end. it can. If unnecessary additional effects are not executed, since the player does not have unnecessary expectations, the interest of the game is not impeded.

  In addition, when the third effect transition opportunity is achieved via the second effect, the third effect which continues until the end of the advantageous section may be switched and executed. By virtue of such construction, since the third effect continues until the end of the advantageous section, the third effect can be executed as an ending effect. In addition, since the third effect passes through the second effect, it is possible to enhance the player's sense of expectation for the transition to the ending effect in the second effect.

  In addition, when the advantageous section ends without the third effect transition trigger being achieved, the effect content may be switched to the third effect and executed. According to this structure, the third effect (ending effect) can be executed at the end of the advantageous section even when the third effect transition trigger is not achieved.

It is an outline view of a slot machine. FIG. 16 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a slot machine. It is an explanatory view showing an effective line of a slot machine. It is an explanatory view showing transition of a game state of a slot machine. It is a main flowchart of a slot machine. It is a flowchart of game area control processing. It is a flowchart of ART control processing. It is a flowchart (the first half) of an effect content selection process. It is a flowchart (the second half) of an effect content selection process.

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 has a rectangular box-like housing 11 and a front door 31 attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. The front door 31 is formed with a display window 12 facing the player.

  In addition, an operation portion 31A for operating the slot machine 10 and a medal insertion slot 14 are provided in a substantially central portion in the height direction of the front door 31. 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.

  Further, below the operation unit 31A, a medal payout port 18 for paying out medals and a lower tray 31C capable of storing medals paid out from the medal payout port 18 with the lower panel 31B interposed therebetween are provided. There is.

  In the display window 12 of the front door 31 described above, a symbol display window 13 is formed in which the symbol of the rotating reel 40 behind can be seen. The rotating reel 40 is disposed on the back side of the symbol display window 13 and is rotatably attached to the slot machine 10, and is used to change or stop the plurality of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surface. In the present embodiment, three rotating reels 40 of a left reel 41, a middle reel 42, and a right reel 43 are provided, and the respective rotating reels 40 can be individually rotated.

  From the above-mentioned symbol display window 13, for each of the three rotating reels 40, the upper, middle and lower three-step symbols are displayed, and a total of nine symbols pass through the symbol display window 13. It is supposed to be displayed. And an effective line is set by the combination of the display position of these nine total symbols. The effective line is a line that defines the arrangement of symbol combinations that are effective for winning among the lines formed by connecting one symbol at a display position for each of the three rotating reels 40. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a line L connecting the symbol on the middle of the left reel 41, the symbol on the middle of the middle reel 42, and the symbol on the middle of the right reel 43 is set as an effective line. It is done. When the symbol combination associated with the combination is displayed along the effective line, the combination is won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to bet (hang) 1 to 3 medals in order to play one game, and even when 1 medal is bet, 2 medals can be made. The above-described line L is configured to be an effective line also in the case of betting and also in the case of betting three medals.

  Although not shown, a control device 20 (see FIG. 2) for controlling the overall operation of the slot machine 10 is incorporated in the slot machine 10.

(Input stage)
As shown in FIG. 2, the on / off 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 above-described input devices.

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

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

(Settlement switch 17)
The settlement switch 17 is a switch located on the upper left end of the upper surface of the operation unit 31A as shown in FIG. 1, and is for refunding the credited medals.

(Start switch 30)
The start switch 30 is a lever located on the front left side of the operation unit 31A as shown in FIG. 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 symbol of the rotating reel 40 is variably displayed.

(Stop switch 50)
The stop switch 50 is for stopping the driving of the reel unit 60 described later. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the stop switch 50 includes three switches (left stop switch 51, middle stop switch) corresponding to the respective rotating reels 40 (left reel 41, middle reel 42, right reel 43). 52 and the right stop switch 53), and are disposed one by one 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, parts of a reel unit 60, a hopper unit 65, and a rendering unit 66 (image display unit 67, a lamp 68, a speaker 69) are connected to the output stage of the control device 20.
The output stage is not limited to the above-described parts.

(Reel unit 60)
The reel unit 60 includes three stepping motors (not shown) fixed or supported by a frame, and three rotating reels 40 (left reel 41, middle reel 42, and so on) fixed to the output shaft of each stepping motor. And the right reel 43). Each rotating reel 40 includes a short cylindrical rotating drum, and a tape-like reel tape attached around the rotating drum. On the outer peripheral surface of this reel tape, 20 (or 21) symbols are displayed at equal intervals.

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

(Effect part 66)
The effect unit 66 performs effects relating to various games such as notification of winning and the like under the control of the control device 20. Specifically, the effect 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 rotating reel 40, and is for displaying notification of winning or other effects by using an LED, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen 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 by the occurrence of a winning sound.

(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. The CPU reads the program stored in the ROM to execute various controls.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 20 according to the present embodiment is a game state control means 100, a winning extraction means 110, a winning selection table 120, a reel control means 130, a prize determination means 140, a hopper control means 150, an effect control. It functions as each means of the means 200, the pushing order notification control means 210, the setting means 220, the ART control means 230, the game section control means 240, and the extra lottery means 250. The control device 20 is not limited to the above-described means, and may include other means.

(Playing 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 is provided with a plurality of gaming states, and the gaming state control means 100 stores the current gaming state, and when a predetermined event that triggers the transition of the gaming state occurs, the gaming state Execute switching process.

The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has at least the following gaming states, as shown in FIG. In addition, a game state can provide not only the following but arbitrary game states.
(1) General gaming state (2) ART running state (3) Bonus game state

  Among these, the normal gaming state is an initial state set at the time of factory shipment or setting change. The normal gaming state is transitioned to when an ART or a bonus game to be described later is ended. In addition, when the setting is reset due to the setting change, the end of the advantageous section, or the like, the game may be shifted to the normal gaming state.

  The ART in-progress state is a state in which an ART described later is being executed. The state during ART transitions to when ART is started. Also, when the ART is ended, the ART in progress state is ended, and the transition to the general game state is made. The ART in-progress state is a “replay high probability state” in which the winning probability of the replay role is improved relatively to the normal gaming state.

  The bonus game state is a state in which a bonus game to be described later is being executed. The bonus game state is transitioned to when the bonus game is started. In the present embodiment, the bonus game is ended when the medal payout number in the bonus game reaches the specified number. When the bonus game ends, the bonus game state ends, and the gaming state shifts to the state before the start of the bonus game (general game state or ART in-progress state).

(Hot lottery means 110)
The winning extraction means 110 is for performing a selection of winning or losing any of a plurality of winning combinations. That is, the lottery according to the winning combination is performed based on a predetermined lottery probability. And, as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 110, the winning flag is established when winning the predetermined winning combination, and the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 is predetermined with the winning symbol while the winning flag is established. The game is awarded on condition that they coincide with each other, and the player is set to be paid out medals and to be provided with benefits such as special games.

  Specifically, the winning extraction means 110 is provided with random number generation means for generating random numbers within a predetermined range, the random numbers generated by the random number generation means are extracted at the operation timing of the start switch 30, and the extracted random numbers are used. The extraction is performed by checking the extraction table 120. The winning extraction means 110 according to the present embodiment is configured to generate 65,536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 in order to generate a random number in 16 bits. A winning area is assigned to each of the 65,536 random numbers in the role extraction table 120 described later, and a winning role or a loss can be identified by collating the random numbers in the role extraction table 120.

  The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes, as a winning combination, a bonus combination for starting a bonus game by winning, a replay combination capable of playing a game again without newly inserting game medals by winning, and a winning combination. It has the small part which pays out the game medal.

  The bonus combination includes a BB combination that starts a BB game by winning, an RB combination that starts an RB game by winning, an SB combination that starts an SB game by winning, and the like. The BB game is a bonus game which is executed until a predetermined benefit is awarded to the player, for example, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Also, although the RB game is a bonus game that is executed until a predetermined profit is given to the player, the profit is less than the BB game. In addition, the SB game is a bonus game in which only one game is executed after winning.

(Part extraction table 120)
The role extraction table 120 defines whether the random number extracted by the winning extraction means 110 corresponds to any winning combination or loss. The winning combination table 120 stores winning areas corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations, and more specifically, is provided as a correspondence table between random numbers generated in the winning extraction unit 110 and the winning combinations. The winning extraction means 110 switches and uses these role extraction tables 120 in accordance with the gaming state, the set value, and the like. Thereby, the winning probability is varied for each gaming state.

(Reel control means 130)
The reel control means 130 rotates the rotating reel 40 based on the operation signal of the effective start switch 30, and not only shows the current position of the symbol based on the detection signal of the reel rotation detection sensor, It is for controlling the stop of the rotating reel 40 based on the extraction result of the means 110 and the operation timing of the effective stop switch 50.

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

  In addition, when any stop switch 50 is operated while the rotating reel 40 is rotating, the stop signal is output based on the operation signal of the stop switch 50, and the rotation of the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the operated stop switch 50 is performed. Stop it.

  When stopping the rotating reel 40, the reel control means 130 can move and stop the symbol in the rotational direction with a maximum number of sliding frame numbers of 4 frames based on the symbol display position when the stop operation is performed. By such control, when the extraction result of the winning extraction means 110 is "loss", kick control is performed so that the symbols of the three rotating reels 40 are not aligned with any winning mode. Further, when the lottery result is a winning combination, the drawing control is performed so that the symbols of the three rotating reels 40 become the winning combination according to the winning as much as possible.

  Such kicking control and pull-in control are calculated and executed based on the result of the winning selection by the winning extraction 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 held simultaneously, pull-in control is performed so that symbol combinations corresponding to high-priority ranking combinations can be displayed on the effective line according to the priority order associated with each combination. .

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

(Prize determination means 140)
The prize determination means 140 is for determining whether or not a prize has been won based on the display mode when the three rotating reels 40 are stopped by the operation of the stop switch 50. Specifically, when the rotation of all the rotating reels 40 is stopped, it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the symbol arrangement is won, provided that the predetermined symbol arrangement is aligned on any of the activated pay lines. Do. Then, when the winning is accompanied by the medal payout, a payout winning signal is output to the hopper unit 65 (or, instead of paying out the medal, it is added to the credit). If the winning is to shift the gaming state, the gaming state control means 100 is notified to shift the gaming state. Further, when the replay player wins, an automatic bet 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 operates the hopper unit 65 based on the payout winning signal from the prize judging means 140, the operation signal of the settlement switch 17, etc., and controls the payout of medals. When the winning is accompanied by the medal payout, the payout medal may be automatically stored electronically as a credit, and only the payout amount exceeding the allowable number of credits may be paid out from the hopper unit 65.

(Effect control means 200)
The effect control means 200 is for controlling the operation of the effect part 66 such as the image display part 67, the lamp 68 and the speaker 69. Based on the effect data stored in the ROM, the effect control means 200 performs effects such as notification of winning or notification of pushing order.

  The push order notification is to notify an operation order of the stop switch 50 which can be won to the push order small combination when a push order small combination to be described later is hit. This push order notification is performed, for example, by displaying the operation order on the image display unit 67, notifying the stop switch 50 to be operated by sound from the speaker 69, or making the stop switch 50 to be operated light up. .

  Further, this effect control means 200 can perform continuous effects over a plurality of games. By performing a story-like continuous rendering under predetermined conditions, it is possible to suggest a situation advantageous to the player and to enliven the game.

  The effect control means 200 according to the present embodiment can execute at least three types of effects in the ART-in-progress state, as shown in FIG. Then, the effect control means 200 is configured to switch and execute the contents of these effects when a preset effect transition opportunity is achieved. For example, each of the effects is performed according to the stage of the ART, the first ART performs the first effect, the second ART performs the second effect, and The third ART is configured to execute the third effect.

  In addition, the number of types of effect transfer trigger may be one or plural. In this embodiment, the second effect transition opportunity which is an effect transition opportunity for transitioning to a second effect, and the third effect transition opportunity which is an effect transition opportunity for transitioning to a third effect Prepare.

  Among the effects described above, the first effect is an initial effect that is executed from the start of ART. When ART starts, this first effect is executed first. This first effect continues until the second effect transition opportunity is achieved or the ART is ended.

  In addition, the second effect is an effect that starts when the second effect transition opportunity is achieved. The second effect is effect content that brings an expectation of shifting to the third effect. For example, a well-known battle rendition (a rendition to increase or decrease an internal parameter by lottery, and a result to decide a game) is included. While the second effect is being performed, the battle effect is started by achieving a predetermined start timing, and when the battle effect is won, the process shifts to the third effect.

  Note that the second effect transfer trigger according to the present embodiment can be achieved only when the number of remaining games in an advantageous section, which will be described later, is within a predetermined range. In other words, when the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is not within the predetermined range, it is configured not to shift to the second effect. Specifically, it is determined that the second effect transition opportunity has been achieved when the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is in the range of 100 to 150 and the player wins a predetermined winning combination (presence of rare). , And to shift to the second effect. In addition, it is needless to say that the second effect transfer opportunity according to the present embodiment is merely an example, and can be appropriately changed. That is, the number of remaining games in the advantageous section can be arbitrarily changed, and it is possible to set a condition other than the rare combination.

  The third effect is a continuous effect that starts when the third effect transition opportunity is achieved. The third effect is an ending effect of notifying the player of the end of ART. This third effect is continued at least until the end of the advantageous section, and can be continuously performed even when the ART is ended. For example, if a bonus game is started while winning a bonus combination during ART, the ART is interrupted, but even in this case, the third effect can be continued. According to this structure, the third effect is seamlessly executed until the bonus game ends and the ART is resumed, so that the player can enjoy the ending effect without interruption.

  The third effect transfer trigger according to the present embodiment is a victory of battle effect in the second effect. That is, if the battle control is won during execution of the second effect, the effect control means 200 according to the present embodiment determines that the third effect transition opportunity has been achieved, and switches the contents of the effect to the third effect. Run it. On the other hand, when the battle effect is lost during the execution of the second effect, the processing for ending the ART is executed.

  The third effect is also executed when the advantageous section ends without the third effect transition timing being achieved. That is, even when the upper limit of the advantageous section is reached, but the third effect transition opportunity has not yet been achieved, the effect content is switched to the third effect and executed. Therefore, the third effect (ending effect) is always executed when the ART has not ended even if the upper limit of the advantageous section is reached.

  The third effect is selected from a plurality of stages having different display contents. In this embodiment, three stages of stage 3A, stage 3B and stage 3C are prepared. In the present embodiment, the length of the continuous effect (the number of continuing games) is set to be different for each stage. Specifically, stage 3A is a continuous effect for 50 games, stage 3B is a continuous effect for 100 games, and stage 3C is a continuous effect for 150 games. Then, the effect control means 200 is configured to select the stage with reference to the number of remaining games in the advantageous section when the third effect transition opportunity is achieved. For example, if the number of remaining games is 50 or less, select stage 3A, if the number of remaining games is 51 to 100, select stage 3B, and if the number of remaining games is 101 or more, select stage 3C It has become. As described above, as the number of remaining games is larger, the stage in which the number of continuing games is longer is selected.

  In the present embodiment, the stage is selected with reference to the number of remaining games in the advantageous section when the third effect transition trigger is achieved, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the stage is advanced according to the progress of the advantageous section You may For example, the third effect is configured to form a series of stories by being displayed in connection with stage 3A ′ → stage 3B ′ → stage 3C ′, and when the number of remaining games is 101 or more, stage 3A ′ is executed The stage 3B 'may be executed when the number of remaining games is in the range of 51 to 100, and the stage 3C' may be executed when the number of remaining games is 50 or less.

  Here, while in the first effect described above, the superimposition notification according to the result of the additional extraction to be described later is configured to be executable, in the second effect and the third effect, the result of the additional extraction. It is configured to be unable to carry out the additional notification pertaining to. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the number of remaining games in the advantageous section decreases and the second effect or the third effect is executed, the notification of the addition is not performed. During execution of the second effect or the third effect, not only the addition notification but also the addition lottery itself may not be performed.

  In the above description, three types of effects are provided as effects to be executed during ART, but other effects may be provided. For example, a specialization zone may be provided in which the winning probability of the ART game number addition and extraction is improved, and a fourth effect or the like to be executed in this specialization zone may be provided. That is, by configuring the winning probability of the additional extraction to be improved when the fourth effect is being executed rather than during the execution of the first effect, when the fourth effect is executed, the user is added to the user It may be possible to have a sense of expectation for

(Push order notification control means 210)
The pushing order notification control means 210 is for controlling pushing order notification in an advantageous section described later. Specifically, when the pushing order notification control means 210 wins the pushing order small part, it acquires the pushing order (the operating order of the stop switch 50) of the correct answer for winning the pushing order small part. The effect for notifying the pressing order of the correct answer is selected. The effect selected by the pressing order notification control means 210 is notified to the effect control means 200 and executed, whereby the pressing order notification is executed.

  The push order small combination is a small combination or a replay combination that is controlled so that the winning symbols are aligned when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined push order. If the pushing order is not notified, it is difficult to know which pushing order part was won, and because it is not possible to know the pushing order of the correct answer, it is difficult to aim for the winning order part and to win a prize. On the other hand, when the pressing order of the correct answer is notified, by operating the stop switch 50 according to the pressing order notification, it is possible to easily win the pressing order small combination.

The push order notification control means 210 controls the push order small notices to be performed only during the ART. For this reason, the push order small part is easy to win during ART, while,
During non-ART, it is difficult to win a push order small part.

(Setting means 220)
The setting means 220 is for setting a setting value out of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage to the player. This set value can be changed by operating a switch provided inside the locked case 11, and the manager of the hall in which the slot machine 10 is installed can operate before or after opening the hall. It is preset after the end. Although not shown, different combination drawing tables 120 are provided for each set value, and the combination extraction table 120 corresponding to the set values is used in combination extraction, so that the payout rate of medals changes according to the set values. It has become. In the present embodiment, the set value is composed of six steps of 1 to 6, the payout rate is the highest at 6 and the payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. From the point of payout rate, when the setting value is set to 6, the game has the highest game-related advantage, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1, the more game-related advantage is. Lower. In the present embodiment, the set value is set to six stages, but the present invention is not limited to this. The set value may be set to five stages or less.

(ART control means 230)
The ART control means 230 is for controlling the execution of the 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 in which the winning probability of the replay role is set higher than usual, whereby the ART (assist replay time) is executed. It has become.

  In the present embodiment, the ART is executed by performing the push order notification in the replay high probability state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the push order notification is performed in the non-replay high probability state. AT may be executed. Even when performing AT, there is no difference in the processing of the ART control means 230.

  The ART control means 230 executes ART lottery in a game in an advantageous section to be described later, and executes control to start the ART when the ART lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the ART is started when the ART lottery is held. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The ART may be started without the ART lottery. For example, the ART may be started at the same time as the transition to the advantageous section.

  The ART extraction by the ART control means 230 is performed, for example, by extracting the random number generated by the random number generation means at the operation timing of the start switch 30, and collating the extracted random number with the ART extraction table. In the ART lottery table, “per” or “losing” is assigned to all extractable random numbers, so “collating” or “losing” can be specified by checking the random number on the ART lottery table. it can.

  The ART started in this manner continues until it has consumed the number of ART games granted. The number of ART games is added at the start of the ART, and is also added when an additional lottery to be described later is made. Then, when the number of ART games granted is consumed, the ART control means 230 terminates 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 a game section, 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 in which the winning combination can not be assisted. Specifically, it is a game section in which the push order notification by the push order notification control means 210 can not be notified.

  Further, the advantageous section is a game section capable of assisting the winning combination in the winning combination. Specifically, it is a game section where push order notification by the push order notification control means 210 is possible. In this game section, the above-described ART can be executed (conversely, it is always an advantageous section during ART, but may be an advantageous section or a normal section during non-ART).

  The gaming zone control means 240 executes advantageous zone lottery during the normal zone game (for example, at the start of the game), and executes control to shift the gaming zone to the advantageous zone when winning the advantageous zone lottery. The advantageous section extraction by the game section control unit 240 is performed, for example, by extracting a random number generated by the random number generation unit at the operation timing of the start switch 30, and collating the extracted random number with the advantageous section extraction table. In the advantageous section extraction table, since “per” or “losing” is assigned to all extractable random numbers, “performing” or “losing” is specified by checking the random numbers in the advantageous section extraction table. be able to.

  This advantageous section continues until the predetermined upper limit game number (for example, 1500 games) is consumed. When the predetermined upper limit game number is consumed, the game section is shifted to the normal section. Note that, in addition to or in place of such processing, the advantageous section may end when the ART ends.

(Additional lottery means 250)
The extra lottery means 250 is for performing extra lottery relating to the addition of the number of ART executed games. The additional extraction means 250 performs an additional extraction during the ART, and executes an addition of the number of ART games when the additional extraction is won. The additional extraction by the additional extraction means 250 is performed, for example, by extracting the random number generated by the random number generation means at the operation timing of the start switch 30, and collating the extracted random number with the additional extraction table. In the additional extraction table, since “per” or “losing” is assigned to all extractable random numbers, “performing” or “losing” can be specified by checking the random numbers on the additional extraction table. it can. When the addition of the number of ART games is to be executed, the determined number of games may be added, or the number of added games may be determined by lottery.

(Main flow of slot machine 10)
Next, the process flow of the slot machine 10 will be described. First, the main flow of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S100 shown in FIG. 5, the operation waits until the operation of the start switch 30 is detected. If the operation of the start switch 30 is detected and the predetermined game start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the winning extraction means 110 executes the extraction, and the winning combination is determined. Then, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S110, the reel control means 130 starts the rotation of the rotating reel 40. At this time, when the current game is in the ART and the player has won the push order small combination, the push order notification control means 210 may notify the pushing order of the stop switch 50. Then, the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S115, the operation waits until the operation of the stop switch 50 is detected. When the operation of the stop switch 50 is detected, the reel control means 130 performs control to stop the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the operated stop switch 50. Then, the process proceeds to step S120.

  In step S120, the process stands by until all the reels 40 stop. When all the reels 40 have stopped, the process proceeds to step S125.

  In step S125, the winning determination means 140 determines a winning based on the display mode of the stopped rotating reel 40. As a result of the determination, if the winning combination is won, the player is given a profit according to the winning combination. Then, the process proceeds to step S130.

  At step S130, the processing shifts to a game section control process to be described later. Then, when the game section control process is completed, the process proceeds to step S135.

  At step S135, control is passed to ART control processing described later. Then, when the ART control process is completed, the process proceeds to step S140.

  In step S140, the process proceeds to an effect content selection process to be described later. Then, when the effect content selection process ends, one game ends, and the process returns to step S100 to wait for the start of the next game.

(Game section control processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the game section control process will be described. The game section control process is executed by the game section control means 240 and is a process for determining whether to shift the game section.

  First, in step S205 shown in FIG. 6, it is checked if it is in the currently advantageous section. Specifically, it is checked whether a flag indicating that it is in the advantageous section is set. If it is not in the advantageous section (if it is in the normal section), the process proceeds to step S210. On the other hand, when it is in the advantageous section, it progresses to step S230.

  When the process proceeds to step S210, it is checked whether the advantageous section transition condition has been achieved (whether the advantageous section has been selected). When the advantageous section lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S215. On the other hand, when the advantageous section lottery has not been won, the game section control process is ended.

  When the process proceeds to step S215, a flag indicating that it is in the advantageous section is set. Thus, the game of the advantageous section starts from the next game. Then, the process proceeds to step S220.

  In step S220, an initial value is set to the number of remaining games in the advantageous section. In the present embodiment, since the number of games at the upper limit of the advantageous section is 1,500, 1500 is set as the number of remaining advantageous games. The number-of-advantage zone remaining game number is a counter for subtracting one by one each time one game in the advantageous zone is consumed, and ending the advantageous zone when it becomes zero. Then, the game section control process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step S230, since the games in the advantageous section have been consumed by one game, the number of remaining advantageous sections is decremented by one. Then, the process proceeds to step S235.

  In step S235, it is checked whether the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is zero. If the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is 0 (if the number of games in the advantageous section reaches the upper limit), the process proceeds to step S240. On the other hand, when the number of advantageous zone remaining games is zero or more, the game zone control processing is ended.

  When the process proceeds to step S240, the advantageous section ends. Specifically, the flag indicating that it is in the advantageous section is cleared. At this time, if ART is being executed, then ART is simultaneously ended. Then, the game section control process is ended.

(ART control processing)
The ART control process will be described with reference to FIG. The ART control process is executed by the ART control unit 230 and is a process for controlling the start and end of the ART.

  First, in step S305 shown in FIG. 7, it is checked if it is currently in ART. Specifically, it is checked whether a flag indicating that the ART is in progress is set. If not ART, the process proceeds to step S310. On the other hand, if it is in ART, the process proceeds to step S330.

  If the process proceeds to step S310, it is checked if it is in the ART lottery if it is in the advantageous section. If an ART lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S315. On the other hand, if it is not in the advantageous section, or if ART lottery is not held, the ART control processing is ended.

  If the process proceeds to step S315, a flag indicating that the ART is in progress is set. Thereby, ART starts from the next game. Then, the process proceeds to step S320.

  In step S320, an initial value is set to the number of ART games. Since the initial value in the present embodiment is 300 games, 300 games are set in the number of ART games. The number of ART games is decremented by one each time one game in ART is consumed, and is a counter for terminating ART when it becomes zero. Then, the ART control process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step S330, the number of ART games is decremented by 1 since one game in ART is consumed. Then, the process proceeds to step S335.

  In step S335, it is checked whether an additional extraction has been won. If the player has won the additional lottery, the process proceeds to step S340. On the other hand, if the player has not won the additional lottery, the process proceeds to step S345.

  In step S340, the number of added games is determined, and the determined number of added games is added to the number of ART games. The number of games to be added may be a fixed value or may be determined by lottery. When determining the number of added games by lottery, for example, any number of added games of "10 games", "20 games", "30 games", "50 games", "100 games", "200 games" and "300 games" is determined You may do so. Then, the process proceeds to step S345.

  In step S345, it is checked whether the number of ART games is zero. If the number of ART games is 0, the process proceeds to step S350. On the other hand, when the number of ART games is zero or more, the ART control process is ended.

  If the process proceeds to step S350, the ART is ended. Specifically, it clears the flag indicating that it is in ART. Then, the ART control process is ended.

(Effect content selection process)
The effect content selection processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. The effect content selection process is executed by the effect control means 200 and is a process for switching the effect content.

  First, in step S405 shown in FIG. 8, it is checked if it is currently in ART. Specifically, it is checked whether a flag indicating that the ART is in progress is set. If not ART, the process proceeds to step S460 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is in ART, the process proceeds to step S410.

  If the process proceeds to step S410, it is checked whether the ART is to be started from the next game. In other words, it is immediately after the flag indicating that ART is being set is set, and a new game has not been started since the flag was set (whether step S 315 was executed in the previous ART control processing) Check If ART starts from the next game, the process proceeds to step S415. On the other hand, if ART has already started, the process proceeds to step S420.

  When the process proceeds to step S415, the first effect is started because the ART starts from the next game. Then, the effect content selection process is ended.

  When it progresses to step S420, it is checked whether the presentation currently performed is 1st presentation. If the first effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step S425. On the other hand, if the first effect is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S440.

  If the process proceeds to step S425, it is checked whether or not a predetermined rare role has been won. If the player has won the predetermined rare role, the process proceeds to step S430. If the player has not won the predetermined rare role, the first effect is continued, and the effect content selection process is ended.

  In step S430, it is checked whether or not the number of remaining advantageous games is within a predetermined range (100 to 150). If the number of remaining advantageous games is within the predetermined range, the process proceeds to step S435. If the number of remaining advantageous games is not within the predetermined range, the first effect is continued, and the effect content selection process is ended.

  When it progresses to step S435, it is judged that the 2nd presentation transition opportunity has been achieved, and the 2nd presentation is started. Then, the effect content selection process is ended.

  When the process proceeds to step S440, it is checked whether the effect currently being executed is the second effect. If the second effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step S445. On the other hand, if the second effect is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S460.

  When it progresses to step S445, the process which concerns on the battle production performed by 2nd production is performed. For example, when a predetermined condition is achieved, battle rendition is started, or during battle rendition, internal parameters are increased or decreased by extraction, and rendition according to the increase or decrease is performed. Then, it is checked whether or not the battle effect has ended, in other words, whether the outcome has been decided by the battle effect. If the battle effect is over and the outcome is determined, the process proceeds to step S446. On the other hand, when the battle effect is not started or when the battle effect is being executed and the result is not obtained, the second effect is continued as it is, and the effect content selection process is ended.

  If the process proceeds to step S446, it is checked whether or not the battle effect is won. If it is won by the battle effect, the process proceeds to step S450. On the other hand, when defeated by battle production, it progresses to Step S447.

  If the process proceeds to step S450, it is determined that the third effect transition opportunity has been achieved because the battle effect has been won. Then, as preparation for transition to the third effect, the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is referred to, and the stage to be transitioned is selected. For example, if the number of remaining games is 50 or less, the stage 3A is selected, if the number of remaining games is 51 to 100, the stage 3B is selected, and if the number of remaining games is 101 or more, the stage 3C is selected. Then, the process proceeds to step S475, and a third effect is started using the selected stage. Then, the effect content selection process is ended.

  On the other hand, if the process proceeds to step S447, the ART is ended since the battle production has been lost. Then, the process proceeds to step S480, and effects in non-ART (effects different from the first to third effects) are started. Then, the effect content selection process is ended.

  Further, when the process proceeds to step S460 in FIG. 9, it is checked whether the effect currently being executed is the third effect. If the third effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step S465. On the other hand, if the third effect is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S470.

  When it progresses to step S465, it is checked whether a 3rd presentation is complete | finished. In the third effect according to the present embodiment, since the number of games to be executed is determined, the third effect ends if the number of games is taken into account. When ending the third effect, the process proceeds to step S480. On the other hand, when the third effect is not ended, the third effect is continued as it is, and the effect content selection processing is ended.

  If the process proceeds to step S470, it is checked whether the number of games in the advantageous section in the current game has reached the upper limit and the ART has ended. That is, it is checked in step S240 whether or not the processing for ending the ART has been executed in the immediately preceding gaming section control processing. In the current game, when the number of games in the advantageous section has reached the upper limit and the ART has ended, the process proceeds to step S475. If not, the process proceeds to step S480.

When it progresses to step S480, the production | presentation in non-ART (a production | presentation different from the 1st-3rd production | presentation) is started. Then, the effect content selection process is ended.
When the process proceeds to step S475, the third effect is started. Then, the effect content selection process is ended.

(Summary)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the number of games serving as the upper limit is determined in advance for the advantageous section in which the ART can be executed, and when the effect control means 200 executes the effect during the ART, The effect contents are determined with reference to the number of remaining games in the advantageous section. According to such a configuration, referring to the number of remaining games in the advantageous section (the number obtained by subtracting the number of already-digested games from the number of games serving as a predetermined upper limit), the effect according to the progress of the ART is selected can do. Since the number of remaining games in this advantageous section is not affected by the start timing of ART or the addition of ART game number, processing is performed by calculating back from the timing when ART ends reliably (when the advantageous section reaches the upper limit) It can be performed. For example, various processing can be performed such as performing an effect for ending at the end of the ART, or not performing an additional effect for the ART when the ART is likely to end.

  In addition, the first effect is executed from the start of ART, and when the second effect transition opportunity is achieved during the execution of the first effect, the second effect is switched and executed, and the second effect transition opportunity is This may be achieved only when the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is in a predetermined range. According to this configuration, it is possible to shift to the second effect only when the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is in the predetermined range. For example, it is possible to shift to the second effect at a timing when the ART is likely to end.

  In addition, the first effect may be configured to be able to execute the additional notification, and the second effect may be configured to be incapable of performing the additional notification. With this configuration, the addition notification is not executed when the number of remaining games in the advantageous section decreases and the transition to the second effect is performed, thereby preventing the execution of the addition effect at a timing when the ART is likely to end. it can. If unnecessary additional effects are not executed, since the player does not have unnecessary expectations, the interest of the game is not impeded.

  In addition, when the third effect transition opportunity is achieved via the second effect, the third effect which continues until the end of the advantageous section may be switched and executed. By virtue of such construction, since the third effect continues until the end of the advantageous section, the third effect can be executed as an ending effect. In addition, since the third effect passes through the second effect, it is possible to enhance the player's sense of expectation for the transition to the ending effect in the second effect.

  The third effect is selected from a plurality of stages having different display contents, and the stage is selected with reference to the number of remaining games in the advantageous section when the third effect transition trigger is achieved. May be With this configuration, it is possible to change the content of the ending effect depending on the timing. For example, if the length of the continuous effect (the number of continuing games) is set to be different for each stage, and a stage having a length that matches the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is selected, the end of the advantageous section It is also possible to end the third effect (ending effect) almost simultaneously.

  Further, when the advantageous section ends without the third effect transition trigger being achieved, the effect content may be switched to the third effect and executed (refer to step S470 and step S475 in FIG. 9). ). According to this structure, the third effect (ending effect) can be executed at the end of the advantageous section even when the third effect transition trigger is not achieved.

  In addition, even when the ART ends during the execution of the third effect, the third effect may be continued and executable. With this configuration, for example, even when the bonus game is started while the third effect is being executed, the third effect (ending effect) can be executed without interruption.

Reference Signs List 10 slot machine 11 housing 12 display window 13 symbol display window 14 medal insertion slot 15 insertion switch 16 bet switch 17 settlement switch 18 medal payout port 20 control device 30 start switch 31 front door 31A operation section 31B lower panel 31C lower plate 32 credits Display unit 40 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 Effector 67 Image display unit 68 Lamp 69 Speaker 100 Game condition control Means 110 winning extraction means 120 winning extraction table 130 reel control means 140 winning determination means 150 hopper control means 200 effect control means 210 pressing order notification control Stage 220 setting unit 230 ART control means (instruction function control means)
240 game zone control means 250 addition lottery means

Claims (4)

A rotating reel for fluctuating display or stop display of a plurality of symbols;
A start switch for fluctuating display of the symbol of the rotating reel;
A stop switch provided corresponding to the rotating reel for stopping display of the symbol of the corresponding rotating reel;
A winning means for winning which has won or lost any of a plurality of winning roles;
A role extraction table storing winning areas corresponding to the plurality of winning roles;
Reel control means for performing control relating to stop display of the symbol of the rotating reel based on the extraction result of the winning extraction means and the operation of the stop switch;
Prize determination means for determining whether or not any of the plurality of winning combinations has been won based on the stop position of the rotatable reel when the rotatable reel stops displaying symbols;
Push order notification means for notifying information on the operation order of the stop switch;
Instruction function control means for controlling execution of an instruction function for assisting the winning of a small winning combination by the push order notification means;
Game section control means for controlling the game section;
An effect unit that executes effects relating to the game;
Effect control means for causing the effect unit to execute effects;
Equipped with
The gaming section includes an advantageous section capable of executing the instruction function, and a normal section incapable of executing the instruction function.
The number of games to be an upper limit is determined in advance in the advantageous section.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means determines an effect content with reference to the number of remaining games in the advantageous section when executing effect during execution of the instruction function. The effect control means switches the content of the effect when any of one or more effect transition triggers set in advance is achieved, and the first effect control means starts from the start of the instruction function. In addition to performing the effect, the second effect is switched to and executed when the second effect transition opportunity, which is one of the effect transition triggers, is achieved during the execution of the first effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second effect transfer opportunity can be achieved only when the number of remaining games is in a predetermined range.   The effect control means switches to a third effect that continues until the end of the advantageous section when a third effect transition opportunity, which is one of the effect transition opportunities, is achieved via the second effect. The gaming machine according to claim 2, characterized in that it is executed.   The effect control means is characterized in that, when the advantageous section ends without the third effect transition trigger being achieved, the effect content can be switched to the third effect and executed. The gaming machine according to Item 3.

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