JP2021037182A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine comprising novel management means capable of easily avoiding a winning of a special symbol combination becoming disadvantageous to a player by winning, regardless of the player's skill of Meoshi (depressing a button at right timing).SOLUTION: A game machine comprises a plurality of rotary reels, a start switch and a plurality of stop switches, an internal lottery section executing an internal lottery with an operation of the start switch, a rotary reel control section, a setup value control section for setting a setup value for regulating an advantage degree to a game, and a game state setup section for setting one game state out of a plurality of game states. In a state where drawing a special symbol combination that becomes disadvantageous to a player by winning an internal lottery and before winning the drawn special symbol combination, when the setup value is changed to a setup value same to or different from the setup value currently set by the setup value control section, the game state setup section sets a game state to a special symbol combination carry-over state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

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

Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine having an advantageous section in which an AT game can be executed and a normal section in which an AT game cannot be executed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-079881

By the way, for a game machine capable of AT game such as the above-mentioned game machine, a special role (so-called bonus) such as a kind of BB is applied by two-card hang, which is not generally used, and then the game is played by three-card hang. Therefore, there is a game machine configured to carry over the bonus established by multiplying two cards without winning a prize. Such a bonus is often a so-called penalty bonus, in which once a prize is won, the AT lottery is not performed until the end, or the game is forced to play without increasing the number of medals.

In such a game machine, if the penalty bonus has not been carried over, in preparation for opening the store, after winning the penalty bonus with two cards, you can try to prevent the penalty bonus from winning, or during the penalty bonus In order to confirm the behavior of, it is necessary to make a push so that a penalty bonus is won, and the hall staff may be required to have the skill of push.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a new management means that can easily avoid winning a special role, which is disadvantageous to a player by winning a prize, regardless of the skill of the player.

The gaming machine of one aspect of the present invention
Multiple rotating reels with multiple symbols arranged on them,
A start switch and multiple stop switches that can be operated by the player,
An internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery in response to an operation of the start switch performed while all the rotary reels are stopped, and an internal lottery unit.
When the start switch is operated while all the rotary reels are stopped, the rotary reel is rotated, and when the stop switch is operated while the rotary reel is rotating, the inside is said. A rotary reel control unit for stopping the rotary reel corresponding to the operated stop switch according to the winning combination by lottery and the timing at which the stop switch is operated is provided.
When all the rotating reels are stopped and the combination of the symbols set for each winning combination by the internal lottery is arranged on a predetermined effective line, the combination is arranged on the effective line. It is a game machine that wins a prize corresponding to the combination of the above symbols.
A setting value control unit that sets a setting value that defines the degree of advantage for the game,
It also has a game state setting unit that sets one game state from a plurality of game states.
As a winning combination by the internal lottery, when the stop switch is operated to stop all the rotating reels, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the effective line is always arranged to win the prize, and the prize is won. Has a special role that is disadvantageous to the player,
As a game state, there are a special role carry-over state in which the special role is won by the internal lottery but the prize of the special role is carried over, and a special role non-carry-over state in which the prize of the special role is not carried over. ,
The game state setting unit
When the special combination is won by the internal lottery and is changed to the same or different set value as the set value currently set by the set value control unit in the state before the winning special combination is won. , The game state is set to the special role carry-over state.

According to the gaming machine of the above-described aspect, the set value is the same as or different from the set value currently set by the set value control unit in the state before the special combination is won by the internal lottery and the special combination is won. When changed to, the game state is set to the special role carry-over state. When the game state is changed to the same or different setting value as the set value currently set by the setting value control unit, the game state is set to the special role carry-over state. To do. With such a configuration, regardless of the skill of pushing, when the stop switch is operated to stop all the rotating reels, the combination of the corresponding symbols is always arranged on the effective line to win the prize of the special role. It can be avoided. As a result, it is possible to realize a gaming machine having a new management means that can easily avoid winning a special role, which is disadvantageous to the player by winning, regardless of the skill of the player.

The front view of the slot machine which is the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. The block diagram of the slot machine of FIG. The figure which shows the arrangement of the rotary reel of the slot machine of FIG. The schematic diagram which shows the effective line of the slot machine of FIG. The figure for demonstrating the 1st game state of the slot machine of FIG. The figure for demonstrating the 2nd game state of the slot machine of FIG. The figure for demonstrating the 3rd game state of the slot machine of FIG. The figure for demonstrating the game section of the slot machine of FIG. The figure for demonstrating the contents of the internal lottery table of the slot machine of FIG. The flowchart for demonstrating the prize avoidance processing of the special role of the slot machine of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 (an example of a game machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a rectangular parallelepiped housing 10. The housing 10 has an opening (not shown) on the front surface (that is, the surface on the front side in the paper surface penetrating direction in FIG. 1), and a plate-shaped front door 20 that can open and close the opening.

The front door 20 has a translucent display window 21 provided at a substantially central portion thereof, and is lockably attached to the housing 10. The display window 21 is arranged so that a plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43, which will be described later, can be visually recognized in a state where the opening of the housing 10 is closed by the front door 20.

Further, the housing 10 has a liquid crystal display device 22, an illumination device 23, and a speaker 24, which are examples of display devices. Each of the liquid crystal display device 22, the illumination device 23, and the speaker 24 is arranged above the display window 21 of the front door 20. Various effects during the game are performed using the liquid crystal display device 22, the illumination device 23, and the speaker 24. For example, the liquid crystal display device 22 displays various effect images (effect moving images) during the game, and displays predetermined information and the like. Further, the illumination device 23 turns on or off in a predetermined pattern when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the speaker 24 outputs a predetermined sound when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

Further, the housing 10 has a payout port 25 for paying out medals, a lower plate 26 for storing medals paid out from the payout port 25, and an operation unit 30. Each of the payout port 25, the lower plate 26, and the operation unit 30 is arranged below the display window 21 of the front door 20.

The operation unit 30 is provided on the medal insertion slot 31 for inserting medals as an example of the game medium, the bet switch 32 for betting medals, and the front door 20 so as to be operable. It has a start switch 33 that rotates 42, 43, and stop switches 34, 35, 36 that are operably provided on the front door 20 and stop the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 by operation. Each switch of the operation unit 30 outputs an operation signal based on the operation of the player. Further, the medal insertion slot 31 is provided with a medal sensor (not shown), which detects the insertion of a medal into the medal insertion slot 31 by the player and outputs a detection signal.

In addition, the operation unit 30 is provided with a settlement switch (not shown), a storage medal display unit (not shown) as an example of the display unit, and the like. In addition to the number of stored medals, the stored medal display unit is configured to be able to display that the game section described later is an advantageous section.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a control device 100 that controls the entire slot machine 1, a rotary reel unit 40, a rotary reel position detection sensor 44, and a hopper unit 50 that pays out medals. .. The control device 100, the rotary reel unit 40, the rotary reel position detection sensor 44, and the hopper unit 50 change the set values of the power supply device (not shown) for turning on / off the main power supply of the slot machine 1 and the slot machine 1. It is arranged inside the housing 10 together with the operation unit 45 and the like operated by the administrator at the time of the operation.

The rotary reel unit 40 is arranged substantially in the center inside the housing 10, and drives a plurality of rotary reels (three rotary reels 41, 42, 43 in this embodiment) and the rotary reels 41, 42, 43. It is composed of stepping motors 61, 62, 63. Each of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 has a substantially cylindrical shape, and as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of rotary reels 41, 42, 43 are arranged on the surface thereof at intervals along the circumferential direction of each rotary reel 41, 42, 43. A symbol and a reference point (not shown) are provided. The reference point is arranged at the center of the zeroth symbol (bell A) of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43, for example.

Here, the outline of the game performed in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

As shown in FIG. 1, when playing a game with the slot machine 1, first, medals (that is, credits) stored by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 31 or operating the bet switch 32 are used. Then bet the medal. When a predetermined number of medals (for example, 1 to 3) are bet, the valid line is activated and the start switch 33 can be operated, that is, the game can be started. Become. At this time, medals inserted in excess of the specified number of medals set according to the gaming state and the like are stored as credits.

As shown in FIG. 4, the effective line is a virtual line for determining the winning of the winning combination, and the symbols of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 displayed on the display window 21 are set to 1 by the effective line. They are connected one by one. In this slot machine 1, the effective line is composed of, for example, a downward-sloping line 70, and is activated by betting a predetermined number of medals (for example, 3 medals). As an example, the symbols displayed on the display window 21 of the slot machine 1 are three symbols for each rotating reel.

When the start switch 33 is operated in a state where the game can be started, a lottery (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery) performed by a computer in the slot machine 1 is performed, and the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are rotated. It will be started. When any of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 is operated in this state, the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 corresponding to the operated stop switches 34, 35, 36 are stopped and hit the display window 21. The result according to the role played is displayed. When all the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the winning combination, and one game ends. In this embodiment, when all the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped and the combination of symbols set for each winning combination by the internal lottery is arranged on the effective line 70, the effective line 70 It is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the combination of the symbols placed above has won. It should be noted that the case where the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination does not stop on the effective line 70 (so-called loss) is also included in the winning.

A series of operations for obtaining the result of the game by operating the bet switch 32, the start switch 33, and the stop switches 34, 35, 36 in this way is called a game. The unit of the game is a game, and one game is called a unit game.

Further, during the game, one game section is set from the plurality of game sections, and one game state is set from the plurality of game states. Then, an internal lottery is performed based on the set game section and game state. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the gaming state includes a first gaming state, a second gaming state, and a third gaming state.

The first gaming state is a gaming state for determining the type of replay combination (see FIG. 9) and the winning probability among the winning combinations (hereinafter, simply referred to as winning combinations) by internal lottery, and as an example. As shown in FIG. 5, it is composed of RT0 and RT1.

RT0 is set when the second game state shifts from the special role execution state to the special role non-carryover state, or when the game state is initialized (for example, when the RAM is cleared) (that is, the first game state is set). Shift from RT1 to RT0). Further, the first gaming state immediately after the slot machine 1 is installed in a store or the like is also set to RT0. In other words, the first game state is all set to RT0 except when the first-class BB or the second-class BB is implemented.

RT1 is set when the second game state shifts from the special role non-carry-over state to the special role execution state (that is, the first game state shifts from RT0 to RT1). In RT1, as shown in FIG. 9, there is no possibility of winning all the replay combinations and special roles (in this embodiment, a plurality of types of special roles, that is, one type BB and two types BB). Further, in RT1, the section transition lottery described later and the AT lottery described later are not performed. If the player wins the 2nd class BB and wins a prize to move to RT1, all the winning combinations will be paid out as 2 cards (that is, 2 cards) regardless of the winning combination.

In the second game state, the special role non-carry-over state in which the winning of the special role won by the internal lottery (that is, the first-class BB and the second-class BB) is not carried over, and the winning of the special role won by the internal lottery are carried over. Includes the carry-over state of the special role and the special role implementation state for carrying out the winning special role.

The special role non-carry-over state is when the number of medals paid out from the transition to the special role implementation state exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 180 or 2), or the game state is initialized (for example, RAM is cleared). It is set when a predetermined condition such as (hours) is satisfied.

The special role carry-over state is set when the special role is won by an internal lottery and the predetermined conditions described later are satisfied.

The type BB is a character continuous operation device (so-called big bonus) related to a type special character, and as shown in FIG. 9, when three medals (that is, the maximum number of medals inserted) are bet (that is, the maximum number of medals inserted). This is a special role that can only be won when 3 cards are hung. The second-class BB is a continuous-acting device for the second-class special bonus, and as shown in FIG. 9, when two medals, which are less than the maximum number of inserted medals, are bet (so-called two medals). It is a special role that may be won only (when hanging).

In both the first-class BB and the second-class BB, when the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated to stop all the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43, the corresponding combination of symbols is always arranged on the effective line to win a prize. In other words, even if the order or timing of operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 is changed, the first-class BB and the second-class BB can avoid winning in the winning game unless the predetermined conditions described later are satisfied. Can not. If one special role is carried over, the other special role will not be drawn. That is, for example, in the state where the second type BB is carried over, the lottery of the first type BB is not performed. Further, although the flags of the first type BB and the second type BB are configured so as not to disappear even if the set value is changed, they may be configured to disappear.

It should be noted that the first-class BB and the second-class BB are examples of special roles (so-called penalty bonuses) that are disadvantageous to the player by winning a prize. "If you win a prize, it will be disadvantageous for the player" means "By winning a prize, the expectation of winning medals will be relatively negative, and the number of medals will continue to decrease." "Expected value of acquisition will decrease", "AT lottery will not be performed by winning a prize and time will be wasted", "Lottery related to the instruction function will not be performed, or instructions may be generated. It also means that "the number of games required to reach the ceiling does not decrease" or "the number of games required to reach the ceiling does not decrease" or "it is disadvantageous compared to the case where the prize is won and the case where the prize is not won". On the contrary, "it is advantageous for the player to win a prize" means "it is advantageous to compare the case where the prize is won and the case where the prize is not won".

For example, in the slot machine 1, when a type BB is won, the section transition lottery and the AT lottery are not performed until the number of medals acquired after the type BB prize exceeds 180. In addition, in the RB implementation state, one piece is won in most games, and the ball output rate is less than 100%. It is disadvantageous for the player. In addition, when a prize is won in the 2nd class BB, a section transition lottery and an AT lottery are performed until the number of medals won after winning the 2nd class BB exceeds 2 (that is, between 2 games). Absent.

The special role implementation state is set when a special role is won and a prize is won by an internal lottery. If you win a prize in the first type BB and move to the special role implementation state, you will shift to the first type BB implementation state, and if you win a prize in the second type BB, you will shift to the second type BB implementation state. When the second game state is a kind of BB execution state, if the RB (that is, JAC1 to 4 in FIG. 9) is won by an internal lottery and a prize is won, the state shifts to the RB execution state. The RB implementation state shifts to a kind of BB implementation state by digesting 12 games or winning 8 times. In the 1st class BB implementation state, the game is played with 3 or 2 cards, in the RB implementation state that shifts from the 1st class BB implementation state, the game is played with 3 cards, and in the 2nd class BB implementation state, the game is played with 2 cards. Will be done.

The third gaming state is a state for determining the effect performed during the game, and as an example, as shown in FIG. 6, it is composed of a general gaming state and an AT state.

The general game state is a state in which the instruction function does not occur, and is set, for example, after changing the set value, after clearing the RAM, after the end of AT, and until the AT lottery is won. As an example, the AT lottery is performed according to the winning combination by the internal lottery when the first game state is RT0 and the game section is an advantageous section.

The AT is an example of a special game state in which the instruction function is generated, and the number of games elapsed since the third game state shifts to the AT reaches the number of games that can be played in the AT state (that is, the number of AT games). It is set until it is done. At the AT, the push order of the push order combination with the payout of medals is notified.

The game section is a state for determining whether or not the processing related to the instruction function is performed, and as an example, as shown in FIG. 7, it is composed of an advantageous section and a normal section.

The advantageous section is a section in which processing and lottery related to the instruction function can be executed, and the advantageous section ends after the game section wins the section transition lottery performed based on the result of the internal lottery performed in the normal section. It is set until the conditions are met. The advantageous section includes an advantageous section in which the third gaming state progresses in the general gaming state and an advantageous section in which the third gaming state progresses in the special gaming state (that is, the AT state).

The normal section is a section in which processing and lottery related to the instruction function cannot be executed, and is set when an advantageous section is not set as a game section. In the normal section, the third gaming state progresses in the general gaming state.

The instruction function is a function that teaches the player the operation procedure (for example, the push order of the push order combination) or the operation method that affects the ball ejection by some method, and for example, the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are predetermined. The function to instruct the push order of the push order winning combination that can be won by operating according to the operation procedure of, or the position of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 when the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated in advance. A function that indicates the operation position of a winning combination when the operation position is specified. That is, AT is set as the third gaming state only when the gaming section is an advantageous section.

Next, the control device 100 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 100 includes a main control unit 110 and a sub control unit 120.

Each of the main control unit 110 and the sub control unit 120 includes a CPU for performing calculations and the like, a ROM and a RAM for storing programs or data necessary for the progress of a game, and the like. The main control unit 110 includes an internal lottery unit 111, a rotary reel control unit 112, a game result determination unit 113, a section control unit 114, a game state control unit 115, a measurement unit 116, and a set value control unit 117. And controls to advance the game. The sub control unit 120 has an effect control unit 121, and controls for performing various effects and the like.

Each of the main control unit 110 and the sub control unit 120 described below is a function realized by the CPU executing a predetermined program.

The internal lottery unit 111 has a plurality of internal lottery tables, and performs internal lottery in response to the reception of the operation of the start switch 33. Specifically, the internal lottery unit 111 determines the game state when the operation of the start switch 33 is accepted, and selects the internal lottery table based on the determined game state. Then, the internal lottery unit 111 performs an internal lottery based on the selected internal lottery table and the random number acquired when the operation of the start switch 33 is accepted.

For example, the winning combination is determined based on the internal lottery table shown in FIG. This internal lottery table is provided for each of the first gaming state (in other words, the RT state) and the second gaming state, and has information on the winning area that may be won by the internal lottery. At least one combination of symbols is set in this winning area.

In FIG. 9, in each of the RT state and the second gaming state, the winning area that may be won is indicated by “◯”, and the winning area that is not likely to be won is indicated by “x”. That is, each internal lottery table is provided with a plurality of areas (number areas) in which the roles corresponding to the random numbers acquired when the start switch 33 is operated are stored. Each of the above is associated with the winning region indicated by “◯” in FIG.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, all the winning combinations set in the winning winning area are set to win at the same time. For example, as winning roles, push order roles with medal payouts (that is, "left correct answer bell", "middle / left / right bell", "middle / right / left bell", "right / left / middle bell" and If you win the "right / middle / left bell"), you will win each bell and one medal at the same time. As a result, if the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated according to the push order of the push order combination, each bell to which eight medals are paid out wins a prize and stops in an order different from the push order of the push order combination. When the switches 34, 35, 36 are operated, a loss or a single winning combination is won. In addition, when the second game state is the two-kind BB implementation state, the symbol corresponding to the bell with the correct push order stops on the effective line 70 for the winning push order combination, regardless of the push order, and two medals. Will be paid out.

The rotary reel control unit 112 controls the stepping motors 61, 62, 63 of the rotary reel unit 40 in response to the reception of the operation of the start switch 33 or the stop switches 34, 35, 36, and the rotary reels 41, 42, The rotation of 43 is started or stopped (that is, the rotation of the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 is controlled).

For example, when the start switch 33 is operated while all the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped, the rotary reel control unit 112 rotates all the rotary reels 41, 42, 43. When the stop switches 34, 35, 36 corresponding to the rotating rotary reels 41, 42, 43 are operated while any of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 is rotating, the rotary reel control unit 112 changes. , Stops the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 corresponding to the operated stop switches 34, 35, 36.

When stopping the rotary reels 41, 42, 43, the rotary reel control unit 112 uses the winning combination by internal lottery and the timing at which the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated (that is, the stop switches 34, 35). , 36 positions of the corresponding rotary reels 41, 42, 43 when the operation is accepted), the pull-in control or the kick-off control is performed. The pull-in control is a control for stopping the rotation of each of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 so as to pull the symbol corresponding to the winning combination onto the effective line 70. The kick-off control is a control for stopping the rotation of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combinations are not aligned on the effective line 70.

The game result determination unit 113 determines the result of the game based on the result of the internal lottery and the result of the stop control of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43. The result of the game includes, for example, a determination as to whether or not the winning combination has won a prize based on the symbols aligned on the effective line.

Further, the game result determination unit 113 controls the hopper unit 50 and pays out medals based on the result of the determined game or the reception of the operation of the settlement switch. The medals paid out based on the result of the game (that is, the medals obtained by winning or winning the winning combination) are first stored as credits. Then, when the credit upper limit (for example, 50 cards) is exceeded as a result of storing the medals, the medals exceeding the upper limit are paid out from the hopper unit 50. Further, when the settlement switch is operated when there are one or more stored medals (that is, when the credit is one or more), the stored medals are paid out from the hopper unit 50.

Further, for example, when the third game state shifts to the AT, the game result determination unit 113 outputs a signal indicating that the third game state shifts to the AT to the hall computer and notifies the administrator.

The section control unit 114 sets a game section from a plurality of game sections (in this embodiment, a normal section and an advantageous section).

Specifically, when the game section is a normal section, the section control unit 114 performs a section transition lottery, which is a lottery for whether to leave the game section as the normal section or set it as an advantageous section. When the section transition lottery is won, the game section is set as an advantageous section. Whether or not the section transition lottery is successful is determined by, for example, whether or not the winning combination (that is, the winning combination subject to the lottery) is won by the internal lottery.

The section transition lottery may or may not have a difference in winning probability depending on the set value of the slot machine 1. When a difference is provided in the winning probability of the section transition lottery, for example, it may be realized by setting a setting difference in the winning probability in the internal lottery of the lottery target combination, or it is performed when the lottery target combination is won by the internal lottery. It may be realized by setting a difference in the winning probability of the lottery.

Further, when the game section is an advantageous section, the section control unit 114 determines whether to leave the game section as an advantageous section or set it as a normal section. In this embodiment, the section control unit 114 determines whether or not the general gaming state is set when the gaming state is AT (that is, when the gaming section is an advantageous section), and determines that the general gaming state is set. If so, the game section is set from the advantageous section to the normal section.

Further, in the section control unit 114, the number of games (that is, the number of advantageous section digestion games) elapsed since the game section measured by the measurement unit 117 is set as the advantageous section reaches a predetermined value (for example, 1500 games). If this is the case, or if the difference in the number of medals after the game section is set to the advantageous section reaches a predetermined value (for example, 2400), the game section is forcibly set from the advantageous section to the normal section.

When the game section shifts to the advantageous section, the section control unit 114 operates the instruction function during the advantageous section, and the accessory (that is, RB or CT) and the accessory continuous operation device (that is, a kind BB). Or, only when the average payout rate exceeds 100% when the game is advanced so that the small winning combination is paid out and the maximum number of winning prizes is exceeded except for the second type BB), via the display unit provided on the operation unit 30. , Indicates that it is an advantageous section.

The game state control unit 115 sets one game state from a plurality of game states. The game state control unit 115 includes an RT state control unit 1151 and a game state setting unit 1152.

The RT state control unit 1151 sets one RT state in which an internal lottery is performed from among a plurality of RT states (R0 and RT1 in this embodiment).

Specifically, as described above, the RT state control unit 1151 sets the first game state to RT0 when the second game state shifts to the special role non-carryover state, and the second game state is the special role execution state. When shifting to, the first game state is set to RT1.

The game state setting unit 1152 sets one game state from the plurality of second game states (that is, the special role non-carry-over state, the special role carry-over state, and the special role execution state), and sets a plurality of third game states (that is, the special role carry-over state and the special role execution state). That is, one game state is set from the general game state and the AT state).

For example, when the game state setting unit 1152 wins a special role (that is, type BB and type 2 BB) by internal lottery and satisfies a predetermined condition, that is, after winning a special role by internal lottery, this special If the set value is changed to the same or different set value as the set value currently set by the set value control unit 117 in the state before the winning combination is won, the second game state is set to the special combination carry-over state. In the special role carry-over state, the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are controlled so that the carry-over special role is not won by winning and winning a role other than the special role (for example, replay or bell).

In this case, when one game section selected from a plurality of game sections is set by the section control unit 114, the setting of the second game state is carried over to the special role according to the set game section. You may decide whether to leave it as it is or change it to the special role non-carryover state.

Whether or not at least one of the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43 is rotating is based on whether or not there are rotary reels 41, 42, and 43 that are not stopped and controlled by the rotary reel control unit 112. Judged.

Further, when the second game state is the special combination execution state and the game state setting unit 1152 is changed to the same or different set value as the set value currently set by the set value control unit 117, the second game state setting unit 1152 is second. Change the game state setting from the special role implementation state to the special role non-carryover state.

Further, the game state setting unit 1152 sets a value when the second game state is a special combination carry-over state and is changed to the same or different set value as the set value currently set by the set value control unit 117. Depending on the state of the game progress when is changed, it is possible to decide whether to leave the setting of the second game state in the special role carry-over state or to shift to the special role non-carry-over state. The game progress state refers to the progress of the operation performed during one game until the start switch 33 is operated and all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are stopped.

For example, when one of the three rotary reels 41, 42, and 43 is stopped, the game state setting unit 1152 does not change the setting of the second game state in the special role carry-over state, and the three rotary reels. If two of 41, 42, 43 are stopped, or if all three rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are not stopped, the setting of the second game state is changed to the special role non-carryover state. To do.

Further, the game state setting unit 1152 determines whether or not the third game state is set to AT (that is, whether or not the AT is hit) based on the result of the AT lottery.

Specifically, when the game state setting unit 1152 determines that the AT lottery performed when the first game state is RT0 and the game section is an advantageous section is won, the third game state is set to the special game. Set to state (ie AT). When the third game state is set to AT, the game state setting unit 1152 notifies the push order of the push order combination with the payout of medals. Notification of the push order of the push order combination is performed, for example, via the liquid crystal display device 22.

For example, the measurement unit 116 determines the number of games (that is, the number of advantageous section digestion games) that have elapsed since the game section was set as the advantageous section based on the result of the game determined by the game result determination unit 113, and The difference in the number of medals after the game section is set as the advantageous section is measured. Further, the measuring unit 117 measures the time elapsed from the starting point set after all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 have reached steady rotation.

The set value control unit 117 is set to one of a plurality of set values (six in this embodiment) having different degrees of advantage for the game (for example, machine allocation) when the administrator operates the operation unit 45. To set. The difference in the degree of advantage is realized, for example, by providing a difference in the winning probability of the internal lottery for a predetermined combination. In addition, the set value control unit 117 sets the transfer rate to the advantageous section, the AT lottery, the AT addition lottery, and the like.

An example of how to set the set value is shown below. This method is performed in the order of (1) to (7).
(1) Open the front door 20.
(2) Turn off the main power of the slot machine 1. By turning off the main power supply of the slot machine 1b, all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are stopped, but the winning determination is not performed by stopping the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43.
(3) Insert the setting change key at a predetermined position on the operation unit 45 to change the setting change mode from off to on.
(4) Turn on the main power of the slot machine 1.
(5) The current set value is displayed on, for example, the storage medal display unit of the operation unit 30. By operating a predetermined button, the set value displayed on the storage medal display unit is adjusted to the desired set value.
(6) Operate the start switch 33. By operating the start switch 33, the set value of the slot machine 1 is changed to the set value displayed on the storage medal display unit.
(7) Change the setting change mode from on to off and pull out the setting change key.

The effect control unit 121 determines the effect for each game based on, for example, the game state in which the internal lottery is performed and the result of the internal lottery, and determines the effect for each game, and the liquid crystal display device 22, the illumination device 23, and the speaker 24. The determined effect is output via.

For example, when the effect control unit 121 wins the first-class BB and the second-class BB by internal lottery, the effect control unit 121 notifies the winning of the first-class BB and the second-class BB via the liquid crystal display device 22.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 9, the winning avoidance process of the second type BB of the slot machine 1 will be described. The control described below is performed by the control device 100 executing a predetermined program.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the second type BB is hit by an internal lottery (step S1), the game state setting unit 1152 determines whether or not all the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43 are stopped (step S2). ..

When it is determined that all of the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43 are stopped, the second type BB wins a prize (step S5), and the winning avoidance process of the second type BB ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that all the rotary reels 41, 42, and 43 are not stopped, the game state setting unit 1152 is changed to the same or different set value as the set value currently set by the set value control unit 117. It is determined whether or not it is (step S3).

If it is determined that the set value is not the same as or different from the currently set set value, the process returns to step S2, and it is determined whether or not all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are stopped again.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the set value is the same as or different from the currently set value, the game state setting unit 1152 shifts the second game state to the special role carry-over state (step S4), and two types are used. BB winning is avoided. As a result, the winning avoidance process of the second type BB is completed. In addition, the prize avoidance treatment of the first type BB is also performed in the same manner as the prize avoidance treatment of the second type BB.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1, a special role (in this embodiment, a type BB and a type 2 BB) that is disadvantageous to the player by winning a prize by an internal lottery is won and before this special role wins a prize. In the state, when the set value is changed to the same as or different from the set value currently set by the set value control unit 117, the game state (that is, the second game state) is set to the special role carry-over state. With such a configuration, regardless of the skill of pushing, when the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated to stop all the rotary reels 41, 42, 43, the combination of symbols corresponding to the effective line 70 is always used. It is possible to avoid the winning of the first-class BB and the second-class BB in which the reels are arranged and won. As a result, it is possible to realize a slot machine 1 having a new management means that can easily avoid winning a special role, which is disadvantageous to the player by winning, regardless of the skill of the player.

In addition, the type 2 BB wins only in the internal lottery performed when the number of medals (2 in this embodiment) smaller than the maximum number of medals (3 in this embodiment) is inserted. there is a possibility. Generally, the slot machine 1 inserts a maximum number of medals to play a game. For this reason, the player can win the so-called penalty bonus type 2 BB only in the internal lottery performed when a number of medals other than the maximum number of medals are inserted. It reduces the possibility of accidentally winning a second class BB.

Further, the game state setting unit 1152, which forms a part of the game state control unit 115, is the same as or the set value currently set by the set value control unit 117 when the second game state is the special combination execution state. When the setting value is changed to a different value, the setting of the second game state is changed from the special role implementation state to the special role non-carryover state. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a slot machine 1 having a new management means that can easily avoid winning a special role, which is disadvantageous to the player by winning, regardless of the skill of the player.

In addition, in the special role carry-over state, the carry-over type BB and type 2 BB are controlled so as not to win by winning and winning a role other than the type 1 BB and the type 2 BB. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a slot machine 1 having a new management means that can easily avoid winning a special role, which is disadvantageous to the player by winning, regardless of the skill of the player.

Further, the game state setting unit 1152 changes the set value when the second game state is changed to the same or different set value as the set value currently set by the set value control unit 117 when the special combination carry-over state. Depending on the state of the game progress at the time, it is determined whether to leave the setting of the second game state in the special role carry-over state or to shift to the special role non-carry-over state. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a slot machine 1 having a new management means that can easily avoid winning a special role, which is disadvantageous to the player by winning, regardless of the skill of the player.

Further, a display device 22 for displaying an effect determined based on the result of the internal lottery is further provided, and the winning of the first-class BB and the second-class BB is notified via the display device 22. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a slot machine 1 having a new management means that can easily avoid winning a special role, which is disadvantageous to the player by winning, regardless of the skill of the player.

Further, in the game state setting unit 1152, one game section selected from a plurality of game sections is set, and the first-class BB or the second-class BB is hit by an internal lottery, and the first-class BB or the second-class BB is won. If the set value is changed to a set value different from the set value currently set by the set value control unit 117 in the state where is carried over without winning a prize, the second game state is changed according to the set game section. Decide whether to leave the setting in the special role carry-over state or change it to the special role non-carry-over state. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a slot machine 1 having a new management means that can easily avoid winning a special role, which is disadvantageous to the player by winning, regardless of the skill of the player.

It should be noted that the slot machine 1 wins a special role (for example, type BB and type 2 BB) that is disadvantageous to the player by winning a prize by internal lottery, and the set value is controlled in the state before this special role wins. When the setting value is changed to the same as or different from the setting value currently set by the unit 117, an arbitrary configuration capable of setting the setting of the second game state to the special role carry-over state can be adopted.

For example, the two-kind BB is configured so that there is a possibility of winning only when the internal lottery is performed with two sheets, but not limited to this, when the internal lottery is performed with three sheets. It may be configured so that there is a possibility of winning. Similar to the second type BB, the first type BB can also be configured so that there is a possibility of winning when the internal lottery is performed by hanging two sheets.

The slot machine 1 may include at least one special role that is disadvantageous to the player by winning a prize as a winning combination by internal lottery.

When there is a possibility of winning multiple types of special roles by internal lottery, whenever at least one special role operates the stop switches 34, 35, 36 to stop all the rotating reels 41, 42, 43. It suffices that the combination of the corresponding symbols is arranged on the effective line and is configured to win a prize.

The second game state setting process shown below by the game state setting unit 1152 may be configured so that any one or more of them are performed, and the transition of any second game state is not performed. It may be configured.
-When the second game state is the special combination execution state and the setting value is changed to the same or different setting value as the setting value currently set by the set value control unit 117, the setting of the second game state is executed as a special combination. Change from the normal state to the non-carry-over state of the special role in the normal state.
-When the second game state is changed to the same or different set value as the set value currently set by the set value control unit 117 when the special role carry-over state is set, the state of the game progress when the set value is changed. Depending on the situation, it is determined whether the setting of the second game state is left in the special role carry-over state or changed to the special role non-carry-over state.
-One game section selected from a plurality of game sections is set, and in the state before the special combination is won by the internal lottery and this special combination is won, the set value control unit 117 is currently set. When the setting value is changed to a setting value different from the set value, the setting of the second game state is performed according to the set game section or based on whether or not the display indicating that the section is advantageous is displayed. Decide whether to leave the special role carry-over state or change it to the special role non-carry-over state.

Further, for example, it is assumed that the slot machine 1 is configured to freeze in a state where it has won a special role by an internal lottery. In this case, the setting of the second game state is changed from the special combination execution state only when a predetermined operation (for example, change to the same or different setting value as the currently set setting value) is performed during the freeze. It may be changed to the special role non-carry-over state of the normal state. In addition, freeze means that the start of rotation of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 is delayed more than usual, or the operation of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 is temporarily performed for a predetermined period from the start of rotation of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43. One of the stop switches 34, after the rotation of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 has started, and before all the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 have stopped (that is, before the special combination has won a prize). , 35, 36 is a state in which the stop switches 34, 35, 36 cannot be operated for a predetermined period from the time when the, 35, 36 is operated. It is also possible to configure the winning game that wins the special role to freeze. In this case, the occurrence of a freeze signals a special winning combination, and the user can be prompted to change the set value.

In the special role carry-over state, it is controlled so that the carried-over special role is not won by winning or winning a role other than the special role (for example, type BB and type 2 BB), but the carry-over is not limited to this. Any control can be adopted in which the special role is not won.

The winning of the special role is not limited to the liquid crystal display device 22, and may be configured to be notified by, for example, the illumination device 23 or the speaker 24, or a separate accessory may be provided to notify via this accessory. It may be configured as.

The first-class BB and the second-class BB can be configured as follows.
-In the special role carry-over state, the first-class BB and the second-class BB may be configured to win a prize. In this case, the first-class BB and the second-class BB operate the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 at a predetermined timing and / or in a predetermined order when, for example, a predetermined combination (for example, a cherry) is hit as a result of the internal lottery. You may be configured to win a prize by doing so, or if you win a loss as a result of the internal lottery, you may be configured to win 100% regardless of the order and timing of operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36. May be good.
-A kind of BB can be configured to win a prize only when the game is played with three cards. In addition, the two-kind BB can be configured to win only when the game is played with two cards.
-A combination of symbols corresponding to the effective line 70 when only one of the first type BB and the second type BB operates the stop switches 34, 35, 36 to stop all the rotary reels 41, 42, 43. May be arranged and configured to win a prize.
By combining these configurations, it is possible to expand the range of new management means that can easily avoid winning a special role regardless of the skill of the player. For example, if a special role (for example, type 2 BB) that may be won only with two cards is carried over and the second game state shifts to the special role carry-over state, it is special when playing with three cards. The role does not win, but a special role can be won by playing with two cards. Further, the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 may be operated at a predetermined timing and / or in a predetermined order to keep the player from playing while avoiding the winning of the special role.

The slot machine 1 has, but is not limited to, a type BB and a type 2 BB as special roles that are disadvantageous to the player if a prize is won. For example, it may be a special role (that is, a second special role) that is advantageous to the player if either one of the first-class BB and the second-class BB is won. When a special role that is disadvantageous to the player wins a prize, the game result determination unit 113 outputs a signal indicating that the second game state has shifted to the special role execution state.

For example, when the slot machine 1 has a second special combination, the game state setting unit 1152 is currently set by the set value control unit 117 when the second game state is the special combination carry-over state. If the setting value is changed to the same as or different from the set value, the setting of the second game state is left as the special role carry-over state, or the special role is not carried over, depending on the type of the special role carried over. It may be configured to determine whether to transition to a state. For example, if the special role that is disadvantageous to the player is carried over by the game state setting unit 1152, the setting of the second game state is not changed in the special role carry-over state, and the prize is won. When the second special role that is advantageous to the player is carried over, the setting of the second game state can be configured to be changed to the special role non-carryover state. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a slot machine 1 having a new management means that can easily avoid winning a special role, which is disadvantageous to the player by winning, regardless of the skill of the player.

The special role that is disadvantageous to the player if a prize is won is not limited to the character continuous operation device related to the first type special character and the character continuous operation device related to the second type special character, but also the first type special character (RB) and the second type. It may be a special accessory or an ordinary accessory.

The conditions for forcibly setting the advantageous section to the normal section by the section control unit 114 are not limited to the number of advantageous section digestion games reaching 1500 games and the difference number of advantageous sections reaching 2400. Under conditions different from these conditions, the advantageous section may be forcibly set in the normal section, or the condition for forcibly setting the advantageous section in the normal section may not be provided. For example, when the number of advantageous section digestion games reaches 1500 games, the advantageous section is forcibly set as the normal section, but when the difference number of advantageous sections reaches 2400, the advantageous section is forced to the normal section. It may be configured so that it is not set as a target. Further, for example, except when the advantageous section is forcibly set as the normal section, once the game section is set as the advantageous section, a so-called bonus (for example, a kind BB) is won once or , The advantageous section may not be set to the normal section until the push order of the push order combination (for example, the push order bell) that maximizes the payout of medals is notified once.

When the set value of the slot machine 1 is changed, the game section may be set to inherit the state immediately before the set value of the slot machine 1 is changed, or is set to a preset initial state. (Ie, it may be initialized).

In the above embodiment, the average of the payout rates when the instruction function is activated during the advantageous section and the game is advanced so that the small winning combination is paid out and the maximum number of winnings is obtained except for the accessory and the accessory continuous operating device. It is configured so that the advantageous section is displayed on the display unit only when the value exceeds 100%, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the game section shifts to the advantageous section, the display unit may be configured to always indicate that the advantageous section is in progress.

In the above embodiment, when the game section shifts to the advantageous section, the section control unit 114 is configured to display that the game section is the advantageous section via the display unit provided in the operation unit 30. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the liquid crystal display device 22 may be configured to also serve as a display unit, or the display unit may be omitted so as not to indicate that the game section is an advantageous section. After the display unit displays that it is an advantageous section, it may or may not continue to display that it is an advantageous section until the advantageous section ends.

The control device 100 is an FPGA (field-programmable gate array) or an FPGA (field-programmable gate array) specially designed to realize a predetermined function only by hardware instead of a CPU that executes a predetermined function in cooperation with software. , ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) may be included.

The main control unit 110 and the sub control unit 120 may be provided on different substrates or may be provided on the same substrate. That is, the main control unit 110 and the sub control unit 120 may each include a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like, or may share the CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

The push order combination is not limited to the case where a prize is won by operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 in a predetermined push order. For example, the push order combination may be won by operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 at a predetermined position, or in addition to the predetermined position, the stop switches 34, 35, 36 may be won in a predetermined push order. You may win a prize by operating.

The internal lottery table is not limited to the information shown in FIG. 9, but may include any other information depending on the design of the slot machine.

At least one effective line may be set, and two or more effective lines may be set.

If possible, the configuration of the main control unit 110 may be provided in the sub control unit 120, or the configuration of the sub control unit 120 may be provided in the main control unit 110.

By appropriately combining any of the various embodiments or modifications, the effects of each can be achieved. In addition, combinations of embodiments or examples or combinations of embodiments and examples are possible, and features in different embodiments or examples are also possible.

1 Slot machine 10 Housing 20 Front door 22 Liquid crystal display 33 Start switch 34, 35, 36 Stop switch 41, 42, 43 Rotating reel 45 Operation switch 100 Control device 115 Game state control unit 1151 RT state control unit 1152 Game state setting unit 117 Set value control unit

Claims (9)

Multiple rotating reels with multiple symbols arranged on them,
A start switch and multiple stop switches that can be operated by the player,
An internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery in response to an operation of the start switch performed while all the rotary reels are stopped, and an internal lottery unit.
When the start switch is operated while all the rotary reels are stopped, the rotary reel is rotated, and when the stop switch is operated while the rotary reel is rotating, the inside is said. A rotary reel control unit for stopping the rotary reel corresponding to the operated stop switch according to the winning combination by lottery and the timing at which the stop switch is operated is provided.
When all the rotating reels are stopped and the combination of the symbols set for each winning combination by the internal lottery is arranged on a predetermined effective line, the combination is arranged on the effective line. It is a game machine that wins a prize corresponding to the combination of the above symbols.
A setting value control unit that sets a setting value that defines the degree of advantage for the game,
It also has a game state setting unit that sets one game state from a plurality of game states.
As a winning combination by the internal lottery, when the stop switch is operated to stop all the rotating reels, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the effective line is always arranged to win the prize, and the prize is won. Has a special role that is disadvantageous to the player,
As a game state, there are a special role carry-over state in which the special role is won by the internal lottery but the prize of the special role is carried over, and a special role non-carry-over state in which the prize of the special role is not carried over. ,
The game state setting unit
When the special combination is won by the internal lottery and is changed to the same or different set value as the set value currently set by the set value control unit in the state before the winning special combination is won. , A game machine that sets the game state to the special role carry-over state. When the start switch is operated while all the rotary reels are stopped after a predetermined number of game media have been loaded, the internal lottery is performed and the rotary reels rotate.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special combination may win only in the internal lottery performed when the number of the gaming media is less than the maximum number of the gaming media. The game state is set by winning the special role and winning the special role by the internal lottery performed in the special role carry-over state, the special role non-carry-over state, and the special role non-carry-over state. Has a special role implementation status
The game state setting unit
When the gaming state is the special combination execution state and the setting value is changed to the same or different setting value as the setting value currently set by the setting value control unit, the setting of the game state is changed to the special combination execution state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, which is changed from the above to the non-carry-over state of the special role. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein in the special role carry-over state, the special role carried over is controlled so as not to win a prize by winning a role other than the special role and winning a prize. The game state setting unit
When the game state is changed to the set value that is the same as or different from the set value currently set by the set value control unit when the special combination carry-over state is set, the game progresses when the set value is changed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which determines whether to leave the setting of the gaming state in the special role carry-over state or shift to the special role non-carry-over state according to the state. As the winning combination by the internal lottery, it has a plurality of types of the special roles.
The game state setting unit
When the gaming state is changed to the set value that is the same as or different from the set value currently set by the set value control unit when the special combination is carried over, the special combination is carried over according to the type of the special combination. , The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which determines whether to leave the setting of the gaming state in the special role carry-over state or shift to the special role non-carry-over state. As a plurality of types of the special role, when the stop switch is operated to stop all the rotating reels, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the effective line is always arranged to win a prize, and the game is won by winning. Has a second special role that is advantageous to the person
The special role carry-over state is a gaming state in which the special role or the second special role is won by the internal lottery, but the winning of the special role or the second special role is carried over, and the special role is carried over. The non-carry-over state is a gaming state in which the winning of the special role or the second special role is not carried over.
The game state setting unit
When the gaming state is changed to the set value that is the same as or different from the set value currently set by the set value control unit when the special combination is carried over, and the second special combination is carried over. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the setting of the gaming state is changed to the special role non-carry-over state. Further provided with a display device for displaying an effect determined based on the result of the internal lottery.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the winning of the special role is notified via the display device. The normal section, which is a normal section in which the processing and lottery related to the instruction function cannot be executed, and the normal section progresses in a general game state in which the instruction function related to the payout does not occur, and the processing and lottery related to the instruction function. The internal lottery is performed from a plurality of game sections including the advantageous section which is a feasible section and which progresses in the general game state or the special game state in which the instruction function related to the payout occurs. Further provided with a section control unit for setting one said game section,
The game state setting unit
In a state in which one game section selected from the plurality of game sections is set, the special combination is won by the internal lottery, and the winning special combination is not awarded, the set value control unit performs the setting value control unit. When the setting value is changed to a setting value different from the currently set value, the game state setting is left in the special role carry-over state or the game state is carried over according to the set game section. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, which determines whether to shift to the special role non-carry-over state.

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