JP2019177203A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing an interest of a player with respect to control related to an assist time state.SOLUTION: In a game machine, counter storage means 198 has a first control counter 198a that AT state control means 200 executes a process related to the end of the AT state when a value to be stored is 0 and a second control counter 198b that the AT state control means 200 executes a process related to the continuation of the AT state when a value to be stored is 0. The AT state control means 200 can execute a predetermined process advantageous to a player when a value to be stored by the first control counter 198a is a predetermined value and a value to be stored by the second control counter 198b is a value different from 0.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  In the gaming machine described above, by executing the assist time state as the effect state for executing the winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the winning combination, it is possible to change the winning probability of the winning role and to easily acquire the game medium. The configuration is known. In addition, as an effect in the assist time state, a technique is disclosed in which a group of characters (hereinafter referred to as “character group”) displayed on the liquid crystal display device is increased / decreased, and the control in which the assist time state continues is associated with the increase / decrease of the character. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-96173

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, different character groups are displayed in the left side region and the right side region of the liquid crystal display device, and each character group is configured according to the progress of the game. The production to reduce the character is executed. When the assist time state continues, an effect of continuing to display the character group in the left region in the longitudinal direction and ending the display of the character group in the right region in the longitudinal direction is executed. In addition, when the assist time state ends, an effect of continuing to display the character group in the region on the right side in the longitudinal direction and terminating the display of the character group in the region on the left side in the longitudinal direction is executed. By executing such an effect, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, control relating to the continuation of the assist time state can be expressed by a change in the number of characters, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  However, in the effect relating to the increase or decrease of characters executed in the assist time state in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, for example, a large number (for example, 10 people) of characters are displayed in one area on the left side or the right side in the longitudinal direction, If an effect is performed in which a small number of characters (for example, one person) are displayed in the left side or the other side of the right side in the longitudinal direction, the continuation or end of the assist time state can be estimated by the effect during the assist time state. Therefore, there is a problem that the player's interest in the control related to the assist time state is lacking.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the player with respect to the control related to the assist time state.

The present invention includes a plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means (120) for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of roles including a small role and a replay are successful;
A start switch (230) for detecting a start operation by the player;
A stop switch (240) provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel;
Based on the detection of the start operation by the start switch, the plurality of reels are rotated, based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch and the result of the internal lottery determined by the internal lottery means. Reel control means (130) for controlling to stop the reel;
A winning determination means (140) for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the active line in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped. ,
Assist time state control means (200) for performing control to shift between an assist time state in which a winning assist control for assisting winning of the plurality of types of winnings is executed and a non-assist time state in which the winning assist control is not executed. )When,
Counter storage means (198) having a plurality of control counters for storing values changed by the assist time state control means,
The assist time state control means is capable of executing a determination state that is started at a predetermined opportunity and determines whether or not to enter the assist time state after completion.
The counter storage means,
If the value remembers becomes the first value, the previous SL first control counter the assist time state control means processing relating to the end of the assist time state is executed (198a),
Serial when the value of憶becomes a second value, the pre-Symbol second control counter which the assist time state control means processing relating to the continuation of the assist time state is executed (198b), has,
The assist time state control means is for the player when the value stored in the first control counter is a predetermined value and the value stored in the second control counter is different from the second value. An advantageous predetermined process can be executed,
It is characterized by that.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can improve the interest of the player with respect to control regarding an assist time state can be provided.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. (A) is the winning mode of the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 8 and the common bell combination that are won in the normal state and the bonus establishment state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, in particular, the stop button pressing order and the winning combination FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining the relationship between JAC1 and JAC2 that are won in the bonus state. (A) is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, (B) is a state transition diagram regarding the assist time state controlled by the assist time state control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing which an assist time state control means performs in the 1st assist time state of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st table of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st table selection lottery table of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd table of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the control counter change lottery table of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd control counter change process performed in the 1st assist time state process shown in FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the 2nd control counter change lottery table selection table of the game machine of embodiment of this invention, (B) is a figure which shows the 1st control counter change lottery table selection table. (A) is a figure which shows the 2nd control counter change lottery table of the game machine of embodiment of this invention, (B) is a figure which shows a 1st control counter change lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st control counter change process performed in the 1st assist time state process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st assist time completion | finish determination process performed in the 1st assist time state process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the probability change lottery table of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the replacement determination process performed in the 1st assist time state process shown in FIG.

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

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

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

  The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 each have an outer peripheral surface divided into 21 regions (hereinafter referred to as “frames”) at regular intervals. One of the symbols is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (not shown) as a reel driving means, and each of them is driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping motor, and the number of drive pulses of the stepping motor And by controlling the pulse width and the like, the frame can be stopped in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit and a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the stepping motor rotationally drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 according to the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is cut off. As the rotation of the stepping motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

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

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and an effective line is set depending on the combination of the display positions of each reel. It is set. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number, is set to three in any of the normal state, bonus established state, and bonus state described later. Then, when medals corresponding to the specified insertion number are inserted, the effective line L1 constituted by the middle stage of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is activated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is controlled by the game control means 100 as a control board. The game control means 100 receives various input signals from the input means of the medal insertion switch 210, a bet switch 220 as a plurality of operation detection means, a start switch 230, and a stop switch 240, and executes various games. The operation of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, and the acoustic device 340 is controlled based on the calculation result. The functions of the game control means 100 are various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, or a predetermined information stored in advance in a ROM, etc. It is realized by software consisting of these programs.

  Further, the game control means 100 includes an insertion acceptance means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, An effect control unit 180, a storage unit 190, an assist time state control unit 200, and a game information management unit 205 are included. Each means constituting the game control means 100 reads and executes each control program stored in advance in the storage means 190 when executing each control process.

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the predetermined insertion number is accepted as a game start operation by the player. In addition to triggering the rotation of the reels R1 to R3, the internal lottery means 120 described later triggers the internal lottery.

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

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

  In the lottery table selection process, the internal lottery table stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 is selected based on the current gaming state to use the internal lottery table. To do.

  In each internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535) is associated with various combinations such as replays, small roles, bonuses, and loses (non-winning). . Here, an internal lottery table selected when the gaming state is the normal state (hereinafter referred to as “first internal lottery table 191A”) and an internal lottery table selected when the gaming state is the bonus establishment state. (Hereinafter, described as “second internal lottery table 191B”), the winning probabilities of the small roles are set to be the same, and as the small roles, the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 8, the common bell role, and the missing role Are associated with random numbers. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) as a bonus continuous operating device related to the first type special bonus is provided as a bonus, and the first internal lottery table. In 191A, BB is set as a lottery target. The second internal lottery table 191B is different from the first internal lottery table 191A in the winning probability of replay, and the first internal lottery table 191B uses the replay as the lottery instead of BB and lose in the first internal lottery table 191A. The replay winning probability is set to be higher than that of the table 191A. In the internal lottery table (hereinafter referred to as “third internal lottery table 191C”) selected when the gaming state is a bonus establishment state, random numbers are associated with JAC1 and JAC2 as small roles.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (A), in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, bell A, bell B, special small combination A1, special small combination are given as winning small combinations (hereinafter referred to as “winning combination”). There are A2, Special Small Role A3, Special Small Role A4, Special Small Role B, Common Bell Role and Missed Role (not shown). The hitting bell 1 to the hitting bell 8 as the first winning mode, the common bell role, and JAC1 and JAC2 as the second winning mode are set.

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

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

  In the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 4, the bell A, any one of the special small roles A 1 to A 4, and the special small portion B are selected and won. Further, in the hit order bell 5 to the hit order bell 8, the bell B, any one of the special small roles A1 to A4, and the special small role B are selected and won. Here, the special small roles A1 to A4 are winning combinations that can be won when the stop button B1 is first stopped (hereinafter referred to as “first stop operation”). This is a winning combination in which no winning combination (losing) may occur depending on the pressing timing. Also, Bell A, Bell B, and special small role B that can be won when winning the hit order bell 1 to the hit order bell 8 can be won when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first stopped, respectively. It is a winning combination and is configured to win regardless of the timing of pressing each stop button. The batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 8 each wins one of the bell A or the bell B and two special small roles, both of which are combinations of winning prizes that are won in duplicate. Are configured differently.

  In the following description, the batting order in which the bell A can be awarded when the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 4 is won, and the batting order in which the bell B can be won when the batting order bell 5 to batting order bell 8 are won, Also described. The batting order in which the bell A cannot be won when the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 4 is won and the batting order in which the bell B cannot be won when the batting order bell 5 to batting order bell 8 are won are also referred to as an incorrect answer batting order.

  As for the common bell role, Bell A and Bell B will be won. When a common bell combination is won, either the bell A or the bell B is configured to be able to win a prize regardless of the hitting order and the pressing timing. The missed combination is a small role that is configured to be able to win when the stop button B1 is properly pressed, and the winning probability is lower than the other small roles of the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 8 and the common bell part. It is comprised so that it may become.

  The payouts for the bell A, the bell B, and the common bell combination are set to a payout number (e.g., eight) that is greater than the predetermined number of inserts at the time of winning. In addition, the special small combination A1 to the special small combination A4, the special small combination B, and the missed combination are set to a payout number (for example, one) smaller than the predetermined insertion number at the time of winning.

  Next, JAC1 and JAC2 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3B, JAC1 wins with Bell A and Bell B overlapping. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, JAC2 wins the special small combination A1 to special small combination A4, the special small combination B, and the missing combination.

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

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won based on the result of the random number determination process is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, OFF state) to the winning state (second flag state). , ON state). In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning winning combinations is set to a winning state. The lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190.

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

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

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

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

  The reel control unit 130 refers to a logic calculation process for obtaining a stop position of the rotating reel by logic calculation and a stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190, so that the reel control unit 130 rotates. Table reference processing for determining the stop position is performed.

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

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

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

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

  The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194 of the storage means 190, the display is made on the active line L1 when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination that has been set is a predetermined winning combination. The winning combination is such that the presence / absence of a winning combination of BB, replay, bell, and spilling can be determined (hereinafter referred to as “winning determination”) based on the symbol combination displayed on the active line L1 in a state where each reel is stopped. A judgment table is prepared.

  In this embodiment, the bell A and the bell B are, as described above, when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed in the correct hit order when the hit order bell 1 to the hit order bell 8 is selected, or when the common bell role is selected, It is configured to be able to win a prize regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3. That is, the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination of Bell A and Bell B are arranged on the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressed detection position. Yes. Similarly, the replay and the special small part B are configured so that a winning can be surely performed regardless of the pressing timing of each stop button. On the other hand, BB, special small combination A1 to special small combination A4, and missed combination combination, each stop button is stopped in a state where the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination of each winning combination is located within the range of the number of sliding symbols Arranged on each reel so as to be displayed on the effective line L1 when operated.

  And in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, each process is performed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140 in the winning determination process. As each process executed based on the winning combination determination result, for example, when a small combination wins, a process for determining the number of medals to be paid out to the payout control means 150 is performed, and when a replay wins. Causes the replay processing means 160 to execute processing without consuming medals in the next game, and when a bonus is won, processing to shift the gaming state to the gaming state transition control means 170 is performed.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each combination, and a medal corresponding to the determined number of payouts is used as a payout device. Control to cause the hopper unit 320 to pay out is performed. In the present embodiment, the dividends for a plurality of types of bell combinations set to a number of payouts greater than the specified input number are all set to eight. Further, the payouts for the special small roles A1 to A4, the special small roles B, and the overdrawing roles that are set to the number of payouts smaller than the specified number of insertions are all set to one.

  The replay processing means 160 determines that the symbol combination indicating the replay winning is stopped and displayed on the active line L1 by the winning determination means 140, and when the replay wins, the player inserts medals owned by the player for the next game. The replay process (re-game process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game is performed without the need for. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion that automatically inserts the same number of medals as the previous game without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). Processing is performed, and the next start operation for the start lever SL is waited in a state where the same effective line L1 as that of the previous game is set.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state among the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state. Here, one condition may be defined as the game condition transition condition, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are set, the game is based on the fact that any one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied, or that all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. The state can be shifted to another gaming state. In the present embodiment, the gaming state transition control means 170 has a normal state, a bonus establishment state, and a bonus state as the gaming state, but is not limited to this, for example, a normal state or a bonus establishment state. You may have the replay time state (RT state) from which the winning probability of a replay differs, and you may have several RT state from which the winning probability of a replay each differs.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the bonus establishment state is possible. Specifically, when the BB is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the bonus establishment state. Further, in the normal state, among the first internal lottery table 191A to the third internal lottery table 191C, the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3, for example, and BB is set as the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 191A is performed.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the BB is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the second internal lottery table 191B among the first internal lottery table 191A to the third internal lottery table 191C. In the second internal lottery table 191B, as described above, since BB is the winning combination associated with the carry-over possible flag, BB is excluded from the lottery target, and replay is the lottery target instead of BB. . For this reason, the second internal lottery table 191B is set to have a higher replay win probability than the first internal lottery table 191A.

  In the bonus establishment state, as described above, the lottery flag corresponding to BB is maintained in the winning state until BB wins. When the winning symbol combination of BB is displayed on the active line L1, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state.

  The bonus state is a gaming state that shifts when the winning symbol combination of BB is displayed on the active line L1. In the bonus state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the third internal lottery table 191C having a configuration in which the winning probability of the small role is different from the other internal lottery tables among the first internal lottery table 191A to the third internal lottery table 191C.

  In the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state. The gaming state transition control means 170 performs control to end the bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state when medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 100) are paid out. In the present embodiment, the end condition for the bonus state is determined by the total number of medals paid out. However, the end condition may be determined by the number of games in the bonus state or the number of wins for small roles. Further, the bonus state may be one in which an end condition is set so as to end in one game.

  The effect control means 180 is based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 195 and relates to effects related to the game, such as display effects performed using the display device 330 and sound effects performed using the audio device 340, for example. Take control. Specifically, when the player operates the respective components of the slot machine 1 for the operation of the medal insertion, the single bet button BT, the maximum bet button MB, the start lever SL, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3, or the like When a game event such as a state change occurs, the first reel is turned on or blinking, the display content of the display device 330 is changed, the sound is output from the speaker, and the start signal is output from the start switch 230. By performing an effect using the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that delays the start of rotation of the R1 to the third reel R3, an effect for exciting the game or an execution control for assisting the game is performed. .

  Further, the effect control means 180 causes each component constituting the effect device 300 to execute an effect based on each effect state. In the present embodiment, the production control unit 180 acquires a random number from the random number storage area of the random number generation unit 110 for each lottery process using a random number, and a plurality of production lotteries stored in the production lottery table storage unit 196. Each lottery process is executed using an effect lottery table necessary for each lottery process.

  The assist time state control means 200 (hereinafter referred to as “AT state control means 200”) executes an assist time state (AT state) in which winning assistance control for assisting winning of the winning combination is executed, and winning assistance control is executed. Control to shift between the non-assist time state (non-AT state) that is not performed is executed. In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 executes winning assistance control for displaying the correct batting order on the game information display unit DS when winning the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 8 among a plurality of types in the AT state. For example, the effect control means 180 causes the effect control means 180 to perform a winning assistance effect informing the correct hitting order by the effecting device 300 such as an effect of displaying the correct answering order on the display device 330.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the AT state control means 200 has a normal non-assist time state (normal non-AT state) and a chance zone state (CZ state) as the non-AT state. The AT state control means 200 has a first AT state and a second AT state as AT states.

  The normal non-AT state is a non-AT state where the winning assist control is not executed and is a state executed when not in the CZ state, and is a state that continues until a transition is made to another state. In the normal non-AT state, the AT state control means 200 determines a predetermined lottery condition such as when a predetermined predetermined winning combination is won or when a predetermined number of games are executed. When the above is established, the CZ lottery for determining whether to shift to the CZ state by lottery is executed. Further, in the normal non-AT state, when the AT state control means 200 wins a specific winning combination different from the predetermined winning combination (for example, a winning combination with a lower probability of winning than other winning combinations in the internal lottery) The AT lottery for determining whether to shift to the AT state by lottery is executed.

  The CZ state is a state that shifts when the CZ lottery is won in the normal non-AT state, and has a higher probability of shifting to the AT state than the normal non-AT state. In the CZ state, the AT state control unit 200 sets a value (for example, 10 games) corresponding to a predetermined number of games in a CZ end determination counter (not shown) of the storage unit 190 at the start of the CZ state, and wins the winning combination. Regardless of whether or not it shifts to the AT state for every game, the AT lottery is executed, and the AT lottery is executed only when a predetermined winning combination is won. Normally, the state is more easily shifted to the AT state than the non-AT state. If the AT lottery is won, the AT state control means 200 executes control to shift from the CZ state, which is a non-AT state, to the AT state. Further, the AT state control unit 200 executes a game for a preset number of games (for example, 10 games) without winning the AT lottery, and when the value stored in the CZ end determination counter becomes 0, Transition from the CZ state to the normal non-AT state ends the CZ state.

  In the AT state, when the AT lottery executed in the normal non-AT state and the CZ state is won, and when a predetermined number of games (for example, 1000 games) are executed without entering the AT state, This is a transitional state. In the AT state, as described above, the AT state control means 200 executes the winning assist control for displaying the correct hit order on the game information display section DS when winning the hit order bell 1 to the hit order bell 8 among a plurality of types of roles. The effect control means 180 is caused to execute a winning assist effect in which the effect device 300 informs the correct hitting order. For this reason, the AT state makes it easy for the player to win medals, and is advantageous for the player regarding the payout of medals.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 shifts to the first AT state in the AT state when shifting from the normal non-AT state or the CZ state to the AT state. In the first AT state, the AT state control unit 200 changes at least one of the value stored in the first control counter 198a and the value stored in the second control counter 198b among the control counters included in the counter storage unit 198. A counter lottery is performed to determine whether or not. Then, when the value stored in the first control counter 198a becomes “0” which is the first value, the AT state control unit 200 executes control to end the first AT state and shift to the normal non-AT state. To do. Further, the AT state control means 200, when the value stored in the second control counter 198b becomes “0” which is the second value, based on the game information managed by the game information management means 205 described later, Benefits that are advantageous to the user. Here, the benefits advantageous to the player granted by the AT state control means 200 include, for example, a control process for shifting from the first AT state to the second AT state. In addition, when a privilege based on the game information is granted, the AT state control unit 200 controls to shift to the first AT state after the game based on the granted privilege is completed. That is, in the present embodiment, one set of first AT states from the start of the first AT state until the value of the first control counter 198a or the second control counter 198b becomes 0 and the first AT state ends or the AT state continues. Until the value of the first control counter 198a becomes 0 and the first AT state ends, a plurality of sets of first AT states can be executed (looped).

  In the first AT state, the AT state control means 200 causes the effect control means 180 to execute control for causing the display device 330 to display the current value stored in the first control counter 198a and the value stored in the second control counter 198b. . In addition, the AT state control unit 200 executes control for causing the display device 330 to display an effect suggesting the first table (see FIG. 6) and the second table (see FIG. 8) that are currently used. Let

  Here, as the effect suggesting the first table and the effect suggesting the second table, for example, when the value becomes 0, the value stored in the first control counter 198a that ends the first AT state is “5”. When the value of the second control counter 198b in which the AT state continues when “0” becomes “4”, the AT state control means 200 causes the display device 330 to store the character (corresponding to the value stored in the first control counter 198a). The effect control means produces an effect of displaying five persons (hereinafter also referred to as “first characters”) and displaying four characters (hereinafter also referred to as “second characters”) corresponding to values stored in the second control counter 198b. The first table is suggested by the first character displayed on the display device 330 and the second table is displayed by the second character displayed on the display device 330. It suggests.

  The AT state control means 200 competes between the first character and the second character when reducing the value stored in the first control counter 198a or reducing the value stored in the second control counter 198b. The effect control means 180 is caused to execute an effect that ends the display of the character losing the game.

  The control process at the time of performing the production | generation which reduces a 1st character or a 2nd character is demonstrated using a specific example. First, the control process at the time of performing the production | presentation which reduces a 1st character is demonstrated. When the value stored in the first control counter 198a is “5” and the value “1” is won in the first control counter change lottery to be described later, the AT state control means 200 determines the value of the first control counter 198a. The stored value is changed (subtracted) from “5” to “4” (see step S33 to step S35 in FIG. 13). When executing this process, the AT state control means 200, as an effect executed on the display device 330, competes between the first character and the second character, and the first character loses five people. The effect control means 180 executes an effect in which one character is changed (decreased) to display four people.

  Next, the control process at the time of performing the production | presentation which reduces a 2nd character is demonstrated. When the value stored in the second control counter 198b is “4” and the value “1” is won in the second control counter change lottery described later, the AT state control unit 200 determines that the second control counter 198b The stored value is changed (subtracted) from “4” to “3” (see step S21 to step S25 in FIG. 10). When this process is executed, the AT state control means 200, as an effect executed on the display device 330, competes between the first character and the second character and loses the second character. The effect control means 180 is caused to execute an effect in which two characters are changed (decreased) to display by three people.

  As described above, the AT state control unit 200 is configured to cause the effect control unit 180 to perform display linked with the process of changing the value stored in the first control counter 198a or the value stored in the second control counter 198b. ing. When the first character becomes zero in the effect executed by the effect control means 180, that is, when the value stored in the first control counter 198a becomes "0", the AT state control means 200 The first AT state is terminated and the normal non-AT state is entered. On the other hand, when the second character becomes zero in the effect executed by the effect control means 180, that is, when the value stored in the second control counter 198b becomes “0”, the AT state control means 200 The effect control means 180 executes an effect that informs that the AT state continues, and a privilege according to the game information is given after the first AT state is finished, and the first AT state is started again after the privilege is given. The next set of first AT states is then executed.

  In the present embodiment, the display device 330 displays the value stored in the first control counter 198a and the value stored in the second control counter 198b as the number of persons of the first character and the second character, respectively. For example, when the physical strength of the first character and the physical strength of the second character are converted and displayed, and the value stored in the first control counter 198a or the value stored in the second control counter 198b becomes 0, the control is performed. An effect that the physical strength of the character corresponding to the counter is 0 may be executed to continue the AT state or end the first AT state.

  Details of each control process executed by the AT state control means 200 in the first AT state and details of the first table and the second table will be described later. In the following description, the value stored in each control counter is also referred to as “stored value”.

  The second AT state is an AT state that can be shifted from the first AT state. In the second AT state, the AT state control means 200 performs a probability change lottery for determining whether to change the probability of changing at least one of the first control counter 198a and the second control counter 198b in the counter lottery for each game. Execute. Then, the AT state control means 200 ends the second AT state and shifts to the first AT state when a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games) are executed.

  The game information management means 205 manages game information by recording, as game information, the control executed by each means constituting the game control means 100 in the first AT state. Here, the control recorded as the game information includes, for example, the number of games executed from the start of the first AT state until the stored value of the second control counter 198b becomes 0, or the lottery table used in the first AT state. The stored value of the first control counter 198a when the stored value of the second control counter 198b becomes 0 is included. Details of the game information management means 205 will be described later.

  Note that the functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. Further, in the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.) or a controller. This can be realized by assigning to In the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not essential constituent requirements. These device units can virtually realize their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330).

2. Control Process in First AT State Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 16, details of the control process related to the first AT state executed by the AT state control means 200 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

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FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing each control process executed by the AT state control means 200 in the first AT state in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment. Although not shown in FIG. 5, the AT state control means 200 can win the bell A and the bell B when winning one of the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 8 in the internal lottery. The winning assist control for displaying the correct hit order on the game information display unit DS and the control for causing the effect control means 180 to execute the effect of displaying the correct answer order on the display device 330 as the winning assist effect.

  First, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the first AT initial setting process executed in the first game in the first AT state has been executed (S1). In this process, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the first initial setting flag that is set when the first AT initial setting process is executed, so that the current game shifts to the first AT state. It is determined whether or not it is the first game after that and it is necessary to execute the first AT initial setting process. Note that the AT state control means 200 is not limited to the configuration for determining whether or not the first AT initial setting process needs to be executed using the first initial setting flag, but for example, the stored value of the first control counter 198a or the first It may be configured to determine whether or not the first AT initial setting process needs to be executed by determining whether or not the stored value of the 2 control counter 198b is 1 or more.

  If it is determined in step S1 that the first AT initial setting process has not been executed (NO), the AT state control means 200 executes the first AT initial setting process shown in steps S2 to S7. In the first AT initial setting process, first, the AT state control means 200 executes a first control counter initial value lottery (S2). In this process, the AT state control unit 200 sets the first control counter initial value in which one of the values “1” to “5” is associated with each of a plurality of random numbers from the first AT state control table storage unit 197. A lottery table (not shown) is acquired. Then, the AT state control unit 200 obtains a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the obtained random number with the first control counter initial value lottery table stored in the first AT state control table storage unit 197, and compares the random number. Based on the result, the initial value of the first control counter 198a is set.

  Next, the AT state control means 200 executes a first table selection lottery (S3). In this process, the AT state control means 200 performs the first table A1 to the first table A5 shown in FIG. 6 (hereinafter, all of the first table A1 to the first table A5 are collectively referred to as “first table An”). Among these, a process of selecting which first table to use in the game in the first AT state by lottery is executed. The first table An is a data table stored in the first AT state control table storage unit 197, and each of the first lottery parameter A11 to the first lottery parameter A51 (hereinafter referred to as the first lottery parameter A11 to the first lottery). All of the lottery parameters A51 are collectively described as “first lottery parameter An1”), second lottery parameter A12 to second lottery parameter A52 (hereinafter referred to as second lottery parameter A12 to second lottery parameter). All of A52 are collectively described as “second lottery parameter An2”). The first lottery parameter set in each first table is a parameter referred to in a first control counter changing process (see FIG. 13) described later. Further, the second lottery parameters set in each first table are parameters that are referred to in a second control counter changing process (see FIG. 10) described later.

  Details of the first table selection lottery for setting which one of the first tables An to be used by the AT state control means 200 will be described. The AT state control means 200 first selects the first table selection lottery table stored in the first AT state control table storage means 197 with reference to the initial value of the first control counter 198a set in the process of step S2. To do.

  FIG. 7 is a first table selection lottery table stored in the first AT state control table storage unit 197. As shown in FIG. 7, the first table selection lottery table has a configuration in which the first table associated with the random number is different for each initial value of the first control counter 198a. For example, in the process of step S2, the first table selection lottery table selected when the initial value of the first control counter 198a is set to 4 is any one of the first tables An for each of a plurality of random numbers. Four are associated. The AT state control unit 200 acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the acquired random number with the selected first table selection lottery table, and selects the first table based on the comparison result.

  After selecting the first table to be used in the first AT state by the process of step S3, the AT state control means 200 executes a first setting process for associating the stored value of the first control counter 198a with the selected first table. (S4). In this process, the AT state control means 200 executes a process for associating the stored value of the first control counter 198a with one of the first tables selected in the process of step S3.

  Here, the AT state control means 200 associates the first table with the stored value of the first control counter 198a at random. For example, when the initial value of the first control counter 198a is set to “4” in the process of step S2 and the first table A1 to the first table A4 are selected in the process of step S3, the AT state control unit 200 The stored value “1” of the 1 control counter 198a is associated with any one of the four first tables A1 to A4 determined by lottery. The stored value “2” of the first control counter 198a is determined by lottery and associated with any one of the three first tables except the first table associated with the stored value “1”. Similarly, the first table is associated with the stored value “3” and the stored value “4”.

  By executing the first setting process, the AT state control unit 200 determines which first table to refer to when executing a first control counter change process and a second control counter change process described later. be able to.

  Next, the AT state control means 200 executes a second table group selection lottery (S5). In the present embodiment, as the second table stored in the first AT state control table storage unit 197, five types of second tables are set for each of the groups B to D as shown in FIG. Then, the AT state control means 200 selects any one of the groups B to D, selects any or all of the second tables set in the selected group in the subsequent processing, A game in the 1AT state is executed.

  In the process of step S5, the AT state control unit 200 first selects a second table group selection lottery in which one of groups B to D is associated with each of a plurality of random numbers from the first AT state control table storage unit 197. A table (not shown) is acquired. Then, the AT state control unit 200 acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the acquired random number with the second table group selection lottery table, and selects one of the groups B to D based on the comparison result. Then, the second table to be selected is determined in the subsequent processing.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the second table set for each group has a difference between the first lottery parameter and the second lottery parameter. Specifically, the second table B1 to the second table B5 set in the group B (hereinafter, all of the second table B1 to the first table B5 are collectively referred to as “second table Bn”). The first lottery parameter B11 to the first lottery parameter B51 (hereinafter, all of the first lottery parameter B11 to the first lottery parameter B51 are collectively referred to as “first lottery parameter Bn1”) and second The total value of the lottery parameter B12 to the second lottery parameter B52 (hereinafter, all of the second lottery parameter B12 to the second lottery parameter B52 are collectively referred to as “second lottery parameter Bn2”) is “16 And the second table C1 to the second table C5 (hereinafter referred to as the second table C1 to the first table C5) set in the group C. The total value of the first lottery parameter C11 to the first lottery parameter C51 and the second lottery parameter C12 to the second lottery parameter C52 set in the “second table Cn” is “ 19 ”and set to the second table D1 to the second table D5 set in the group D (hereinafter, all of the second table D1 to the first table D5 are collectively referred to as“ second table Dn ”). The total value of the first lottery parameter D11 to the first lottery parameter D51 and the second lottery parameter D12 to the second lottery parameter D52 is “24”.

  In other words, the first lottery parameters and the second lottery parameters set in the second table Bn are the first lottery parameters and the second lottery parameters set in the second table Cn, respectively. It tends to be smaller than each first lottery parameter and each second lottery parameter set in the second table Dn. Further, each first lottery parameter and each second lottery parameter set in the second table Dn include each first lottery parameter and each second lottery parameter set in the second table Bn, Each of the first lottery parameters and the second lottery parameters set in the second table Cn tends to be larger. Details of the influence of the difference between the first lottery parameters and the second lottery parameters set in the second table will be described later.

  After executing the process of step S5, the AT state control means 200 executes the second control counter initial value lottery (S6). In this process, the AT state control unit 200 sets the second control counter initial value in which any one of the values “1” to “5” is associated with each of a plurality of random numbers from the first AT state control table storage unit 197. A lottery table (not shown) is acquired. Then, the AT state control unit 200 acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the acquired random number with the second control counter initial value lottery table stored in the first AT state control table storage unit 197, and compares the random number. Based on the result, the initial value of the second control counter 198a is set.

  Next, the AT state control means 200 executes a second table selection lottery (S7). In this process, the AT state control means 200 executes a lottery process substantially similar to the first table selection lottery executed in step S3, and from a plurality of second tables set in the group selected in the process of step S5, It is selected by lottery which second table is used in the game in the first AT state.

  After selecting the second table to be used in the first AT state by the process of step S7, the AT state control means 200 executes a second setting process for associating the stored value of the second control counter 198b with the selected second table. (S8). In this process, the AT state control means 200 executes a process of associating the stored value of the second control counter 198b with any one of the second tables selected in the process of step S7, as in the process of step S4. To do.

  By executing the second setting process, the AT state control unit 200 determines which second table to refer to when executing a first control counter change process and a second control counter change process, which will be described later. be able to.

  Then, the AT state control means 200 sets the first AT initial setting flag to ON (S9). By this processing, the AT state control unit 200 sets the first AT initial setting flag stored in the storage unit 190 to ON, and the first AT initial setting process has already been executed in the subsequent games in the first AT state. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that it is not necessary to execute the first AT initial setting process.

  If it is determined in step S1 that the first AT initial setting process has been executed (YES), the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the stored value of the first control counter 198a is the same number as the initial value. Is determined (S10). In this process, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the stored value of the first control counter 198a has been changed from the initial value determined in the process of step S2 by a first control counter change process (see FIG. 13) described later. judge.

  If it is determined in step S10 that the stored value of the first control counter 198a is not the same number as the initial value (NO), the AT state control means 200 sets the stored value increase flag set in the probability changing lottery described later. Whether or not is ON is determined (S11). In this process, when it is determined that the stored value increase flag is ON (YES), the AT state control means 200 adds 1 to the stored value of the first control counter 198a (S12). In this process, the AT state control means 200 adds 1 to the stored value of the first control counter 198a. Further, when the AT state control means 200 adds 1 to the stored value of the first control counter 198a, in the subsequent processing, the AT state control means 200 associates with the stored value of the first control counter 198a after the addition in the processing of step S4. Use a table. Specifically, the first table A2 is associated with the stored value “3” of the first control counter 198a in the process of step S4, and the stored value of the first control counter 198a at the start of the process of step S12 is “2”. ", The AT state control means 200 adds 1 to the value stored in the first control counter 198a to" 3 ", and uses the first table A2 in the subsequent processing. Thus, the stored value increase flag is a flag that is referred to by the AT state control means 200 to determine whether or not to increase the stored value of the first control counter 198a in the process of step S12.

  After executing the first AT initial setting process shown in steps S2 to S9, after executing the process of step S12, in the process of step S10, it is determined that the stored value of the first control counter 198a is the same number as the initial value. If it is determined (YES) or if it is determined in the process of step S11 that the stored value increase flag is OFF (NO), the AT state control means 200 executes a replacement determination process (S13). In this process, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not to execute a replacement process for switching the stored value of the first control counter 198a and the stored value of the second control counter 198b.

  Next, the AT state control means 200 executes a control counter change lottery (S14). In this process, the AT state control means 200 performs “first control counter change”, “second control counter change” for each of a plurality of random numbers from the first AT state control table storage means 197 shown in FIG. A normal control counter change lottery table associated with any of “no change in control counter” is acquired. Then, the AT state control unit 200 acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the acquired random number with the normal control counter change lottery table stored in the first AT state control table storage unit 197, and determines the comparison result. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first control counter change or the second control counter change is won.

  The AT state control means 200 executes the control counter change lottery using the special control counter change lottery table shown in FIG. 10 when the control counter change probability increase flag is turned ON in the probability change lottery described later. . As shown in FIG. 10, the special control counter change lottery table is configured to have a higher probability of winning the “second control counter change” than the normal control counter change lottery table.

  Next, the AT state control unit 200 determines whether or not the first control counter change is won (S15). In this process, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the first control counter change is won in the process of step S14, and if it is determined that the first control counter change is won (YES), A first control counter changing process is executed in which control related to changing the stored value of the one control counter 198a is executed (S16).

  If it is determined in step S15 that the first control counter change has not been won (NO), the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the second control counter change has been won (S17). . In this process, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the second control counter change is won in the process of step S14, and if it is determined that the second control counter change is won (YES), A second control counter changing process is executed in which the control related to the change of the stored value of the two control counter 198b is executed (S18).

  After determining whether the second control counter change has not been won after the processing of step S16 and step S18 or in the processing of step S17 (NO), the AT state control means 200 performs the first AT end determination processing. Is executed (S19), and the control process executed during one game in the first AT state is terminated. In this process, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not to end the first AT state, and if the first AT state continues, each means constituting the game control means 100 is executed in the current game. The game information is recorded as game information in the game information management means 205.

<Second control counter change process>
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the second control counter changing process executed in step S18 of the first AT state process shown in FIG. The details of the second control counter change process and the first control counter change process (see FIG. 13), the replacement process (see FIG. 16), and the first AT end determination process (see FIG. 14), which will be described later, An example will be described in which group B is selected in the process of step S5 of the first AT state process (see FIG. 5). Even when the group C or the group D is selected in the process of step S5, the same process as when the group B is selected is executed.

  First, the AT state control means 200 executes a second control counter change lottery (S21). In this process, the AT state control means 200 first obtains a second control counter change lottery table selection table stored in the first AT state control table storage means 197 shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 refers to the second lottery parameter An2 set in the first table An and the second lottery parameter Bn2 set in the second table Bn, By comparing with the second control counter change lottery table selection table acquired from the first AT state control table storage means 197, the second control counter change lottery table is acquired.

  For example, when the stored value of the first control counter 198a is “4” and the stored value “4” of the first control counter 198a is associated with the first table A1, as shown in FIG. The lottery parameter A12 is “3”. Further, when the stored value of the second control counter 198b is “3” and the stored value “3” of the second control counter 198b is associated with the second table B2, as shown in FIG. The lottery parameter B22 is “2”. The AT state control means 200 compares the value “3” of the second lottery parameter A12 with the value “2” of the second lottery parameter B22 based on the second control counter change lottery table selection table. Then, the second control counter change lottery table S21B is selected as the second control counter change lottery table.

  FIG. 12A shows a second control counter change lottery table. As shown in FIG. 12A, in the second control counter change lottery table S21A to the second control counter change lottery table S21E, values “0” to “2” are associated with a plurality of random numbers, respectively. . When executing the second control counter change lottery, the AT state control unit 200 acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the acquired random number with the second control counter change lottery table, and based on the comparison result. It is determined whether the second control counter change lottery is won, that is, whether the value “1” or “2” is won.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 12A, the AT state control means 200 selects when the value of the second lottery parameter An2 is larger than the value of the second lottery parameter Bn2. The method of executing the second control counter change lottery using the second control counter change lottery tables S21B and S21C is selected when the value of the second lottery parameter An2 and the value of the second lottery parameter Bn2 are the same number. It is easier to win the value “1” or “2” than when the second control counter change lottery is executed using the second control counter change lottery table S21A. Further, the AT state control means 200 uses the second control counter changing lottery tables S21D and S21E to be selected when the value of the second lottery parameter An2 is smaller than the value of the second lottery parameter Bn2. When executing the change lottery, the value “2” is not won, and the second control counter change lottery selected when the second lottery parameter An2 and the second lottery parameter Bn2 are the same number The value “1” is harder to win than when the second control counter change lottery is executed using the table S21A.

  That is, the AT state control means 200 of the present embodiment increases the second lottery parameter An2 set in the first table An as the second lottery parameter Bn2 set in the second table Bn increases. It is configured to make it easier to win the change of the second control counter in the two-control counter change lottery.

  Note that the second control counter change lottery table S21F shown in FIG. 12A is used when the process of step S21 is executed in a state where the second control counter change probability increase flag is ON in the probability change lottery described later. This is a second control counter change lottery table to be used, and is configured to always win one of the values “1” to “3” in the second control counter change lottery. When the second control counter change probability increase flag is ON, the AT state control means 200 determines the second lottery parameter An2 set in the first table An and the second lottery set in the second table Bn. Regardless of the parameter Bn2, the second control counter change lottery is executed using the second control counter change lottery table S21F.

  After executing the process of step S21, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the change of the second control counter 198b has been won (S22). In this process, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not a value other than the value “0” has been won in the process of step S21, and the change of the second control counter 198b is not won, that is, in the process of step S21. When it is determined that the value “0” is won (NO), the second control counter changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S21 that a value other than the value “0” has been won (YES), the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the winning value is 2 or more (S23). ). In this process, when it is determined that the winning value is 2 or more (YES), the AT state control means 200 determines the second table to be stopped by lottery (S24).

  In the process of step S24, the AT state control unit 200 selects the second table associated with the current stored value of the second control counter 198b from the second table selected in the process of step S7 of the first AT state process. A process of canceling use of any one of the second tables excluding the table is executed. Specifically, the current stored value of the second control counter 198b is “3”, the second table B2 is associated with the stored value “3”, and the second table selection lottery executed in step S7. When the second table B1 to the second table B3 are selected from the second table Bn, the AT state control means 200 selects either the second table B1 or the second table B3 by lottery, The use of the second table selected in the lottery is stopped.

  Here, for example, the second table B1 selected by lottery is associated with the stored value “1” of the second control counter 198b, and the second table B3 not selected by lottery is stored in the second control counter 198b. When the value is associated with the value “2”, the AT state control unit 200 executes a correction process for newly executing the process of associating the second table B3 with the stored value “1” of the second control counter 198b. . For example, the AT state control means 200 has a second table in which the stored value of the second control counter 198b is “3” and is associated with the stored value “1” of the second control counter 198b in the process of step S24. When it is decided to stop using the second control counter 198b, the second control counter 198b is changed to a value stored in the second control counter 198b in the process of changing the stored value of the second control counter 198b, which will be described later. Since the correction is made so that the second table associated with the stored value “2” of the counter 198b is used, it is possible to prevent the second table used in the subsequent processing from being lost.

  If it is determined that the value won in the process of step S21 is the value “1” after the process of step S24 is executed or in the process of step S23 (NO), the AT state control means 200 performs the second control. A process of changing the stored value of the counter 198b is executed (S25), and the second control counter changing process is ended. In this process, the AT state control means 200 changes the stored value of the second control counter 198b by subtracting the value determined in the process of step S21 from the current stored value of the second control counter 198b.

  As described above, in the first AT state, when the stored value of the second control counter 198b becomes 0, a privilege based on the game information managed by the game information management means 205 is given to the player. Yes. In other words, the AT state control means 200 of the present embodiment determines that the second lottery parameter An2 of the first table An associated with the current stored value of the first control counter 198a is large and the second control counter 198b When the second lottery parameter Bn2 of the second table Bn associated with the current stored value is small, a privilege based on the game information managed by the game information management unit 205 is easily given. ing.

  In addition, as described above, the second table Bn, the second table Cn, and the second table Dn have a tendency that the second lottery parameter is “second table Dn> second table Cn> second table Bn”. It is in. That is, in the first AT state, when the second table Dn is selected as the second table, the stored value of the second control counter 198b is less likely to decrease than when the other second table is selected. It is configured.

<First control counter change process>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the first control counter changing process executed in step S16 of the first AT state process shown in FIG.

  First, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the stored value of the first control counter 198a is “1” (S31). In this process, when it is determined that the stored value of the first control counter 198a is “1” (YES), the AT state control means 200 determines that the AT state is continued after the end of the first AT state. It is determined whether or not the continuation confirmation flag set to ON is ON (S32). If it is determined in the process of step S32 that the continuation confirmation flag is ON (YES), the AT state control means 200 changes the stored value of the first control counter 198a to “0” by the subsequent process. In order to prevent this from happening, the first control counter changing process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S31 that the stored value of the first control counter 198a is not "1" (NO) or if it is determined in step S32 that the continuation confirmation flag is OFF (NO), AT The state control means 200 executes the first control counter change lottery (S33). In this process, the AT state control means 200 first obtains a first control counter change lottery table selection table stored in the first AT state control table storage means 197 shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 refers to the first lottery parameter An1 set in the first table An and the first lottery parameter Bn1 set in the second table Bn, By comparing with the first control counter change lottery table selection table acquired from the first AT state control table storage means 197, the first control counter change lottery table is acquired.

  For example, when the stored value of the first control counter 198a is “4” and the stored value “4” of the first control counter 198a is associated with the first table A1, as shown in FIG. The lottery parameter A11 is “3”. Further, when the stored value of the second control counter 198b is “3” and the stored value “3” of the second control counter 198b is associated with the second table B2, as shown in FIG. The lottery parameter B21 is “1”. The AT state control means 200 compares the value “3” of the first lottery parameter A12 and the value “1” of the first lottery parameter B22 based on the first control counter change lottery table selection table. The first control counter change lottery table S33C is selected as the first control counter change lottery table.

  FIG. 12B shows the first control counter change lottery table. As shown in FIG. 12B, in the first control counter change lottery table S33A to the first control counter change lottery table S33E, values “0” and “1” are associated with a plurality of random numbers, respectively. . When executing the first control counter change lottery, the AT state control unit 200 acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the acquired random number with the first control counter change lottery table, and based on the comparison result. It is determined whether the first control counter change lottery is won, that is, whether the value “1” is won.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 12B, the AT state control means 200 selects when the value of the first lottery parameter An1 is larger than the value of the second lottery parameter Bn1. The first control counter change lottery using the first control counter change lottery tables S33B and S33C is selected when the value of the first lottery parameter An1 is equal to the value of the first lottery parameter Bn1. The value “1” is harder to win than when the first control counter change lottery is executed using the first control counter change lottery table S33A. The AT state control means 200 uses the first control counter changing lottery tables S33D and S33E that are selected when the value of the first lottery parameter An1 is smaller than the value of the second lottery parameter Bn1. When the change lottery is executed, the first control counter change lottery is selected using the first control counter change lottery table S33A selected when the value of the first lottery parameter An1 and the value of the first lottery parameter Bn1 are the same. It is easier to win the value “1” than in the case of execution.

  That is, the AT state control means 200 of the present embodiment increases the first lottery parameter An1 set in the first table An as the first lottery parameter Bn1 set in the second table Bn increases. The 1 control counter change lottery is configured to make it difficult to win the change of the first control counter.

  The first control counter change lottery table S33F shown in FIG. 12B is used when the process of step S33 is executed in a state where the first control counter change probability decrease flag is ON in the probability change lottery described later. It is the 1st control counter change lottery table used, and it is constituted so that the probability of winning the value “0” in the first control counter change lottery will be high. When the first control counter change probability decrease flag is ON, the AT state control unit 200 sets the first lottery parameter An1 set in the first table An and the first lottery set in the second table Bn. The first control counter change lottery is executed using the first control counter change lottery table S33F regardless of the parameter Bn1 for use.

  After executing the process of step S33, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the change of the first control counter 198b has been won (S34). In this process, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the value “1” is won in the process of step S33, and the change of the first control counter 198a is not won, that is, the value “0” in the process of step S33. When it is determined that “I” has been won (NO), the first control counter changing process is terminated.

  In the process of step S34, when it is determined that the value won in the process of step S33 is the value “1” (YES), the AT state control unit 200 changes the stored value of the first control counter 198a. Is executed (S35), and the first control counter changing process is terminated. In this process, the AT state control means 200 changes the stored value of the first control counter 198a by subtracting the value determined in the process of step S33 from the current stored value of the first control counter 198a.

  As described above, in the first AT state, when the stored value of the first control counter 198a becomes 0, the first AT state is ended and the normal non-AT state is entered. That is, the AT state control means 200 of the present embodiment uses the first lottery parameter An1 of the first table An associated with the current stored value of the first control counter 198a and the second control counter 198b. When the first lottery parameter Bn1 of the second table Bn associated with the current stored value is small, the probability that the AT state will continue is increased.

  In addition, as described above, the second table Bn, the second table Cn, and the second table Dn have a tendency that the first lottery parameter is “second table Dn> second table Cn> second table Bn”. It is in. That is, in the first AT state, when the second table Dn is selected as the second table, the stored value of the first control counter 198a is more likely to decrease than when the other second table is selected. It is configured.

<First AT end determination process>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the first AT state end process executed in step S19 of the first AT state process shown in FIG.

  First, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the stored value of the first control counter 198a is 0 (S41). In this process, when it is determined that the stored value of the first control counter 198a is 0 (YES), the AT state control means 200 ends the first AT state and enters the normal non-AT state which is the non-AT state. Transition (S42).

  If it is determined in step S41 that the stored value of the first control counter 198a is not 0 (NO), the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the stored value of the second control counter 198b is 0. Is determined (S43). In this process, when it is determined that the stored value of the second control counter 198b is 0 (YES), the AT state control means 200 gives a privilege based on the game information managed by the game information management means 205. (S44).

  Here, as the privilege granted based on the game information, the first AT is shifted to the second AT state in which a probability changing lottery described later is executed for each game during a preset number of games (for example, 4 games). The first benefit is the second benefit that starts when the continuation confirmation flag is set to ON, and the first AT state that is shifted to the second AT state and started after the end of the second AT state, and the first lever by pressing the start lever SL. A freeze that temporarily interrupts the progress of the game is generated by delaying the rotation of the reels R1 to R3, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are artificially rotated and stopped in the reel control means 130 during the freeze. And a lottery to determine whether or not to stock the first AT state that is started with the continuation confirmation flag set to ON every time the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. The third privilege that is executed and the pseudo rotation and stop of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are executed a plurality of times (for example, four times) and continue for a plurality of games (for example, eight games), and continued for each game. There is a fourth privilege in which a lottery for determining whether or not to stock the first AT state that is started with the confirmation flag set to ON is executed. The degree of expectation that a medal can be obtained when each privilege is granted is first privilege <second privilege <third privilege <fourth privilege. In addition, the AT state control means 200 is configured to grant a privilege while maintaining the AT state and start the first AT state after the game based on the granted privilege is ended when any privilege is granted. Has been. Note that the freezing is only required to temporarily stop the progress of the game. In addition to the one that delays the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 described above, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3, the single bet button The operations for the BT and the max bet button MB may be temporarily invalidated.

  After executing the process of step S42 or step S44, the AT state control means 200 turns off the first AT initial setting flag (S45), and ends the first AT end determination process. In this process, the AT state control means 200 ends the first AT state based on the stored value of the first control counter 198a or the second control counter 198b becoming 0, so that the next first AT state starts. Sometimes the first AT initial setting flag is turned OFF in order to execute the first AT state initial setting process.

  As described above, the AT state control unit 200 according to the present embodiment ends the first AT state based on the fact that the stored value of the first control counter 198a becomes the first value “0” in the first AT state. When it is determined that the state after the end of the first AT state is normally set to the non-AT state and the first AT state is ended based on the stored value of the second control counter 198b becoming the second value “0”, the state is changed to the AT state. After giving any one of the 1st privilege-the 4th privilege, it is constituted so that it may determine with starting the 1st AT state. In other words, the first AT state of the present embodiment is started by winning the AT lottery in the normal non-AT state or the CZ state as a predetermined trigger, and is a determination state in which it is determined whether or not to enter the AT state after the end. It is composed.

  In the slot machine 1, the stored value of the first control counter 198a and the stored value of the second control counter 198b are determined based on the lottery result of the control counter change lottery (see step S14 in FIG. 5) and the first control counter change lottery. Since it is determined based on the lottery result (see step S33 in FIG. 13) and the lottery result in the second control counter change lottery (see step S21 in FIG. 10), the first control counter 198a must be Either the stored value or the stored value of the second control counter 198b is not necessarily changed. In other words, the slot machine 1 plays a game at a determination timing which is a timing for determining whether to shift to the normal non-AT state after the end of the first AT state or to give a privilege based on the game information while continuing the AT state. The control counter change lottery, the first control counter change lottery, and the second control counter change lottery can be changed. For this reason, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, whether or not to enter the AT state after the end of the first AT state is not determined until immediately before the end of the first AT state, and the player's interest in controlling the AT state is improved. Can do. The control counter change lottery, the first control counter change lottery, and the second control counter change lottery constitute the counter lottery and the determination timing change lottery in the present embodiment.

  If it is determined in the process of step S43 that the stored value of the second control counter 198b is not 0 (NO), the AT state control means 200, the second control counter change probability increase flag, the control counter change probability increase flag Or the first control counter change probability decrease flag (hereinafter, the second control counter change probability increase flag, the control counter change probability increase flag, and the first control counter change probability decrease flag are collectively referred to as “probability change flag”). It is determined whether or not is set to ON (S46). In this process, if it is determined that any of the probability change flags is ON (YES), the AT state control means 200 executes a probability change flag end lottery (S47). In this process, the AT state control means 200 executes a lottery to determine whether or not to turn off the currently set probability change flag.

  Next, the AT state control unit 200 determines whether or not the end of the probability change flag is won in the process of step S47 (S48). In this process, when it is determined that the probability change flag has been won (YES), the AT state control means 200 turns off the set probability change flag (S49). As described above, the AT state control unit 200 maintains the probability change flag won in the probability change lottery executed in the process of step S50 in the ON state until the end of the probability change flag is won in the process of step S47. It is configured.

  After executing the process of step S49, when it is determined in the process of step S46 that both probability change flags are OFF (NO), or when it is determined in the process of step S48 that the probability change flag has not been won. (NO), the AT state control means 200 acquires the probability change lottery table shown in FIG. 15 from the first AT state control table storage means 197, and executes the probability change lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the probability change lottery table is set to ON for each of a plurality of random numbers, so that the second control counter 198b is changed in the second control counter change process (see FIG. 10). The second control counter change lottery table S21F (see FIG. 12A) that is easy to use is set to ON, and the first AT state process (see FIG. 5) is set to ON. ), A special control counter change lottery table (see FIG. 9) that facilitates the execution of the second control counter change process is used, and the control counter change probability increase flag is set to ON so that the first control In the counter change process (see FIG. 13), the first control counter change lottery table S33F ( 12 (B)) is used, and by setting the flag to ON, the stored value of the second control counter 198b becomes 0 and a privilege based on game information is given. When the stored value of the first control counter 198a is decreased from the initial value by being set to ON and the continuation confirmation flag that the stored value of the first control counter 198a does not become 0 until the value is turned ON, the first control counter One of the stored value increase flag in which the stored value of 198a is increased by 1 and the loss (non-winning) are associated with each other. In the process of step S50, the AT state control unit 200 acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the acquired random number with the probability change lottery table, and either of the probability change flags based on the comparison result, the continuation confirmation flag And whether the stored value increase flag is set to ON. Then, the AT state control unit 200 sets the probability change flag determined to be turned ON to ON.

  For this reason, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is advantageous for the player in the control counter change lottery, the first control counter change lottery, and the second control counter change lottery during the execution of the first AT state. Therefore, the player's interest in the first AT state can be improved.

  Further, as described above, the AT state control means 200 is configured to execute the probability changing lottery at the time of execution of each game in the second AT state. For this reason, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment executes the probability changing lottery with a higher probability when the transition is made from the first AT state to the second AT state, and therefore after the end of the second AT state. The probability of executing the control counter change lottery, the first control counter change lottery, and the second control counter change lottery with the probability changed by the probability change lottery at the start of the first AT state to shift to, The player's interest in the first AT state after the end of the second AT state can be improved. Here, the second AT state constitutes the high probability lottery state in the present embodiment.

  After executing the process of step S50, the AT state control unit 200 causes the game information management unit 205 to record the game information (S51), and ends the first AT end determination process. As described above, the game information management unit 205 determines the number of games executed from the start of the first AT state until the stored value of the second control counter 198b becomes 0, and the lottery table (second table used in the first AT state). Which one of the groups in the table is used), the stored value of the first control counter 198a when the stored value of the second control counter 198b becomes 0, and the like are recorded as game information. And the game information management means 205 sets a point according to the recorded game information.

  Details when the game information management means 205 sets points will be described. The game information management means 205 gives more points as the number of games executed from the start of the first AT state until the stored value of the second control counter 198b becomes 0 is smaller. In addition, the game information management means 205 gives more points as the stored value of the first control counter 198a becomes larger when the stored value of the second control counter 198b becomes zero.

  Then, the AT state control means 200 is configured to give a more advantageous privilege to the player as the points given by the game information management means 205 based on the game information in the process of step S44 described above. .

  That is, the game information management unit 205 wins the change of the stored value of the second control counter 198b with a high frequency in the second control counter change process, and the privilege based on the game information in a state where the number of games executed in the first AT state is small. Although the advantageous result for the player regarding the grant of the privilege that is granted, the number of games executed in the first AT state is small because the number of games executed in the first AT state is small, Regarding the number of medals obtained in the AT state that the number of medals obtained by winning the bell A and the bell B when the player wins the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 8 is small, the number of games in the first AT state increases. If the result is more disadvantageous to the player than if It is possible to improve the player's interest for the control related.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the display device 330 performs an effect of notifying that the AT state continues when the first character and the second character compete and the number of second characters reaches zero. The Further, the AT state control means 200 changes the value of the second control counter 198b corresponding to the number of second characters according to the result of the second control counter change lottery executed in the second control counter change process (see FIG. 10). To do. That is, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment cannot control the end of the first AT state or the continuation of the AT state. For this reason, for example, in the second control counter change process, if the change in the stored value of the second control counter 198b is won at a high frequency, the first character wins over the second character on the display device 330. On the other hand, the number of games executed in the first AT state decreases so as to be proportional to this. In such a case, from the viewpoint of the player, although the first character wins over the second character, the number of times the game is executed in the first AT state is less than when the first character wins over the second character. There may be a feeling of loss because the number of medals won is small. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the number of games in the first AT state is relatively small because the first character has won the second character, the player is given an advantageous privilege to the AT state. The motivation to end the first AT state that is currently being executed is given, and care is taken between the losses that may have been given to the player when the AT state continues to be determined early. be able to.

  Further, when the game information management means 205 gives points based on the group of the second table used in the first AT state process, the points to be given increase in the order of “group D> group C> group B”. This is because when the group D is selected in which the stored value of the second control counter 198b is less likely to decrease and the stored value of the first control counter 198a is likely to decrease, than when the other second table group is selected. This is because the transition from the first AT state to the normal non-AT state is easy, and the possibility of a disadvantageous result for the player is high. With this configuration, the game information management unit 205 records, as game information, that the group D, which is likely to have a disadvantageous result for the player, is recorded, and the stored value of the second control counter 198b is stored in the state where the group D is selected. In the case of “0”, more points are awarded than when the other second table group is selected, and in the process of step S44 by the AT state control means 200, the player gives more points than the other benefits. An advantageous privilege can be given, and the player's interest in the control related to the first AT state can be improved.

<Replacement judgment process>
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the replacement determination process executed in step S13 of the first AT state process shown in FIG.

  First, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the stored value of the first control counter 198a is “1” (S61). In this process, when it is determined that the stored value of the first control counter 198a is not “1” (NO), the AT state control means 200 ends the replacement determination process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stored value of the first control counter 198a is “1” (YES), the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the stored value of the second control counter 198b is 3 or more. Determine (S62). In this process, when it is determined that the stored value of the second control counter 198b is 2 or less (NO), the AT state control means 200 ends the replacement determination process.

  If it is determined in step S62 that the stored value of the second control counter 198b is 3 or more (YES), the AT state control means 200 determines the stored value of the first control counter 198a and the second control counter 198b. An exchange lottery for determining whether or not to execute an exchange process for exchanging the stored value is executed (S63). In this process, the AT state control unit 200 associates either “execution of replacement process” or “losing (non-winning)” with each of a plurality of random numbers from the first AT state control table storage unit 197. A replacement lottery table (not shown) is acquired. Then, the AT state control unit 200 obtains a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the obtained random number with the replacement lottery table stored in the first AT state control table storage unit 197, and based on the comparison result, “ It is determined whether or not “execution of replacement process” is won.

  Next, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the exchange process execution is won in the exchange lottery (S64). In this process, if it is determined that the exchange lottery is a loss (non-winning) (NO), the AT state control unit 200 ends the replacement determination process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the exchange process is won in the exchange lottery (YES), the AT state control means 200 executes the exchange process (S65).

  Thus, the AT state control means 200 of the present embodiment is in a state where the stored value of the first control counter 198a is “1” and the stored value of the second control counter 198b is 3 or more, that is, the first When the control counter change process (see FIG. 13) is executed, there is a high probability that the stored value of the first control counter 198a is changed to 0, and the second control counter 198b is changed by the second control counter change process (see FIG. 10). The probability that the stored value is changed to 0 is low, and the probability of transition from the first AT state to the normal non-AT state is high, and the probability of transition from the first AT state to the normal non-AT state is reduced. It is comprised so that it can be made to.

  For example, when the replacement process is executed, the effect control unit 180 displays the display device when the stored value of the first control counter 198a is “1” and the stored value of the second control counter 198b is “5”. In 330, one first character and five second characters are displayed. By executing the replacement process, the stored value of the first control counter 198a is changed from “1” to “5”. In response to the stored value of the second control counter 198b being changed from “5” to “1”, the first character is displayed by five people and the second character is displayed by one player. To do.

  Therefore, the probability that the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is determined to shift to the non-AT state after the end of the first AT state when the stored value of the first control counter 198a approaches the first value “0” in the first AT state. Even when the value becomes higher, the stored value of the first control counter 198a may be moved away from the first value “0” by the replacement process, and the interest and tension of the player with respect to the first AT state can be improved. it can.

  After executing the process of step S65, the AT state control means 200 turns on the continuation confirmation flag (S66), and ends the replacement determination process. In this process, the AT state control means 200 turns on the continuation confirmation flag so that the player whose stored value of the first control counter 198a was easily reduced from the stored value of the second control counter 198b is replaced by the replacement process. Is executed, the stored value of the first control counter 198a becomes the first value “0” before the stored value of the second control counter 198b becomes the second value “0”. Can be prevented, and the interest of the player in the game can be improved.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, whether or not to enter the AT state after the end of the first AT state is determined by the stored value of the first control counter 198a and the stored value of the second control counter 198b. In addition, an exchange process (see step S65 in FIG. 16) for exchanging the stored value of the first control counter 198a and the stored value of the second control counter 198b can be executed. 2 When there is a bias in the stored value of the control counter 198b, the value stored in each control counter may be replaced by the replacement process, so whether or not the AT state is set after the end of the first AT state. The player cannot be inferred, and the player is interested in the control related to the AT state executed in the first AT state until the end of the first AT state. Bets can be, it is possible to improve the player's interest for the control related to AT state.

3. In this embodiment, in the first AT state, the stored value of the first control counter 198a and the stored value of the second control counter 198b are changed, and the stored value of the first control counter 198a is the first value. When the first AT state ends, the normal AT state is shifted to the non-AT state. When the stored value of the second control counter 198b becomes the second value, the first AT state ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stored value of the first control counter 198a and the stored value of the second control counter 198b are changed to change the stored value of the first control counter 198a. When the stored value becomes the first value, the game next to the game in which the stored value of the first control counter 198a becomes the first value is set to the non-AT state, and the stored value of the second control counter 198b becomes the first value. When the value is 2 In addition, the game after the game in which the stored value of the second control counter 198b becomes the second value may be set to the AT state, and the stored value of the first control counter 198a and the stored value of the second control counter 198b are obtained. The present invention can be applied regardless of whether the AT state or the non-AT state is changed. In such a configuration, the state in which the stored value of the first control counter 198a and the stored value of the second control counter 198b are changed constitutes the determination state.

  In the present embodiment, the counter lottery is executed for each game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, the slot machine 1 The display effect may be displayed on the display device 330 by pressing down an effect button provided separately, and the counter lottery may be executed each time the effect button is pressed down.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 gives the player of the probability change flag, the continuation confirmation flag, and the stored value increase flag in the probability change lottery (see step S47 in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15). It is configured to determine whether or not any of the advantageous flags is set to ON, but is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the advantageous flag for the player, in the first control counter change lottery Set one of the flags to ON, including a flag that is disadvantageous to the player, such as a flag that enables the first control counter change lottery table to be selected more easily than the value “1”. It may be configured to determine whether or not to set.

  When configured in this way, the slot machine 1 changes the probability of an adverse result, for example, so that the stored value of the first control counter 198a is significantly larger than the stored value of the second control counter 198b in the first AT state. However, depending on the result of the probability change lottery, even if the interest for the state after the end of the first AT state is reduced due to certainty that the privilege based on the game information is given, Whether or not the AT state is reached after the end of the 1AT state cannot be estimated until immediately before the end of the first AT state, so that the player's interest in the state after the end of the first AT state can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 is configured such that the stored value of the first control counter 198a is “1” and the stored value of the second control counter 198b is 3 or more, that is, the first control counter 198a. The stored value of the second control counter 198b and the stored value of the second control counter 198b are configured to be able to execute the replacement process in a state unfavorable to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the stored value of the first control counter 198a However, the replacement process may be executed in a state that is significantly larger than the stored value of the second control counter 198b and is advantageous to the player. When configured in this way, the slot machine 1 is surely given a privilege based on game information, and even if the interest for the state after the end of the first AT state is reduced, If the replacement process is executed, it will be disadvantageous to the player as soon as possible, so it can be estimated until just before the end of the first AT state whether the AT state is entered after the end of the first AT state. Therefore, the player's interest in the state after the end of the first AT state can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 executes winning assistance control for displaying the correct answer order on the game information display section DS when the hit order bell 1 to the hit order bell 8 are won in the AT state, and the display The effect control means 180 is configured to cause the effect control means 180 to execute the winning assist effect, which is to notify the correct hitting order by the effect device 300 such as the effect of displaying the correct answer order on the device 330. Instead, it may be configured to execute only the winning assistance control for displaying the correct hit order on the game information display unit DS.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 sets the AT state after the end of the first AT state based on the stored value of the first control counter 198a and the stored value of the second control counter 198b in the first AT state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) can be executed at the start of the first AT state. If a lottery is performed to determine whether to change the number of games in which the first AT state continues during the first AT state, and the AT state is determined after the end of the first AT state, the first AT state The privilege granted to the player may be changed according to the number of medals paid out.

  In the present embodiment, when changing the stored value of the first control counter 198a, the AT state control means 200 subtracts the value determined by the first control counter change lottery from the stored value of the first control counter 198a. Thus, the stored value of the first control counter 198a is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the value determined by the first control counter change lottery is added to the stored value of the first control counter 198a. Thus, the stored value of the first control counter 198a may be changed, and the stored value of the first control counter 198a may be changed based on the value determined by the first control counter change lottery. In such a configuration, the first value may be a preset value (for example, “5”). The same applies to the case where the stored value of the second control counter 198b is changed. Also, in this configuration, the AT state control means 200 replaces the stored value of the first control counter 198a with the stored value of the second control counter 198b, so that the stored value of the first control counter 198a becomes the first value. It is preferable that the replacement lottery is executed when the value is deviated from this value.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 executes a control counter change lottery every time a game is executed in the first AT state, and the first control counter change process or the first control counter change lottery according to the lottery result of the control counter change lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control counter changing lottery may be executed in the case of a predetermined winning combination. When configured in this way, the AT state control means 200 is configured to execute the control counter changing process when, for example, the hitting bell 1 to 8 and the common bell combination are won. May be. In addition, in the control counter change lottery executed when the hitting bell 1 to the hitting bell 8 is won, the AT state control means 200 supports a plurality of random numbers for “second control counter change” and “no control counter change”. In the control counter change lottery executed when the replay is won using the attached control counter change lottery table, a plurality of random numbers are associated with “first control counter change” and “no control counter change”. You may be comprised so that a control counter change lottery table may be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 is configured to execute control processing in the first AT state based on the probability change flag set to ON when a plurality of probability change flags are set to ON. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a plurality of probability change flags are set to ON, one of the probability change flags set to ON is selected by lottery, and the selected probability change flag is selected. The control process in the first AT state is executed based on the first AT state, and the control process in the first AT state based on the probability change flag that has not been selected is configured to be executed after the selected probability change flag is turned OFF. May be.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 executes the effect of notifying the correct batting order when winning in the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 8 as the winning assistance effect, and when winning the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 8. Not. For example, in the CZ state, the effect control unit 180 depresses the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 in any one of the batting order 1 to the batting order 6, and wins a special replay having a different winning symbol combination from the replay that can be won in normal times. It may be configured such that a winning assistance effect displayed on the display device 330 can be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 adopts the BB of the first type special bonus as a bonus state, but is not limited to this, for example, the challenge bonus (CB) of the second type special bonus. It may be adopted. In this case, it is necessary to configure so that the expected value for medal acquisition in the CB state is 100% or more.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to have the game control means 100 as a control board, but is not limited thereto, and for example, has a main control board and a sub control board as control boards. It may be configured. When configured in this manner, the slot machine 1 has control means for executing lottery processing and reel control related to the progress of games such as internal lottery on the main control board, and so-called AT as control processing related to effects. Each sub-control board may be provided with each control means for executing a control process including whether to win or not and lottery related to AT. In addition, the control process including the main control board is executed for the control process including whether the AT is successful or the lottery related to the AT, and the control means forming the sub control board is executed for the control process related to the effect. May be.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (game machine): 120 ... Internal lottery means: 130 ... Reel control means: 140 ... Winning determination means: 200 ... Assist time state control means: 205 ... Game information management means: 198 ... Counter storage means: 198a ... First control counter: 198b ... Second control counter: 230 ... Start switch: 240 ... Stop switch: L1 ... Effective line: R1 ... First reel: R2 ... Second reel: R3 ... Third reel

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of roles including a small role and a replay are successful;
A start switch for detecting a start operation by a player;
A stop switch that is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detects a stop operation for stopping each reel;
Based on detection of the start operation by the start switch, the plurality of reels are rotated, based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch and the result of the internal lottery determined by the internal lottery means. Reel control means for controlling to stop the reel,
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the active line;
Assist time state control means for performing control to shift between an assist time state in which a winning assist control for assisting winning of the plurality of types of winnings is executed and a non-assist time state in which the winning assist control is not executed;
Counter storage means having a plurality of control counters for storing values changed by the assist time state control means,
The assist time state control means is capable of executing a determination state that is started at a predetermined opportunity and determines whether or not to enter the assist time state after completion.
The counter storage means,
If the value remembers becomes the first value, the first control counter processing relating to the end of the previous SL-assisted time state the assist time state control means executes,
Serial when the value of憶becomes a second value, the process according to the continuation of the previous SL-assisted time state and a second control counter for executing said assist-time state control means,
The assist time state control means is for the player when the value stored in the first control counter is a predetermined value and the value stored in the second control counter is different from the second value. An advantageous predetermined process can be performed;
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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