JP2021069542A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: Control is shifted from a normal section to an advantageous section. The advantageous section is completed when 1500 games are performed in the advantageous section and when a difference number in an advantageous section reaches 2400. The advantageous section is composed of a chance mode and an informing mode, and operation order for allowing bell winning to be satisfied is reported if a pressing order bell is won when shifting to the informing mode. A shift lottery regarding whether control is shifted to an informing mode is held in the chance mode, and an additional lottery regarding whether the number of net increased tokens is increased is held in the informing mode. Winning probabilities of the shift lottery and the additional lottery are changed according to an RT state at that time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

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

As a game machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel can be visually recognized through the display window. Then, the effective line is set when the player inserts a medal, and then the player operates the start lever to create a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as "BB") role or a small role inside the slot machine. A lottery for a role such as a re-game is performed, and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts to rotate, the stop switch is operated to sequentially stop each reel and end one game. Then, when all the reels stop rotating, if the combination of the winning combination and the corresponding symbol on the effective line stops, a prize will be awarded, and the player will be given a privilege to pay out medals and a privilege to shift the game state. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

In recent years, as a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, in addition to the BB state that shifts when the BB prize is established, the probability of winning the re-game is higher than that of the normal gaming state, and when a predetermined combination is won, a predetermined role is determined. Some have an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as "ART") state for notifying the operation order of the stop switch for establishing a prize.

JP-A-2002-355364

In the gaming machines as illustrated above, further improvement of the gaming interest is required.

The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as illustrated above, but also applies to other gaming machines that cyclically display a plurality of types of patterns and end the cyclic display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means. It's a problem.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the game entertainment.

In the invention according to claim 1, a plurality of cyclic display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start operation means operated to start cyclic display of the symbols, a lottery means for performing a combination lottery, and the like. A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and the winning combination that has won the lottery of the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination have formed a predetermined combination at the effective position and stopped. Based on this, in a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player as a prize establishment, an advantageous state in which an instruction function for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be activated as a gaming state. When the game has a normal state in which the instruction function does not operate and a predetermined upper limit number of games is played in the advantageous state, the advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state, and When terminating the advantageous state, an erasing means for erasing the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous state, and a provision for shifting to the specified game period when the transition condition is satisfied in the predetermined game period. A game period transition means and a predetermined game period transition means for shifting from the predetermined game period to the predetermined game period when a predetermined number of games are played in the predetermined game period are provided, and from the specified game period. When the game shifts to the predetermined game period, the transition condition is less likely to be satisfied than the predetermined game period before the shift to the predetermined game period. The predetermined game period and the predetermined game period. The configuration is such that the performance related to the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on the case, and the specified number of times is set to be larger than the upper limit number of times.

It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The front view of the slot machine in one Embodiment. A perspective view of a slot machine showing a state in which the front door is closed. A perspective view of a slot machine showing the front door open. Rear view of the front door. Front view of the housing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the design which can be seen from a display window, and a combination line. An explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the winning mode and the privilege to be given. Block diagram of a slot machine. A flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. A flowchart showing normal processing. A flowchart showing a lottery process. The figure which shows the correspondence relationship between the index value and a winning combination in a three-card game. The figure which shows the correspondence relationship between the index value and a winning combination in a two-card game. A flowchart showing a reel control process. A flowchart showing RT state processing. The flowchart which shows the BB state processing. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating transition of game state. An explanatory diagram for explaining the transition of the game section. A flowchart showing a section lottery process in a normal section. The flowchart which shows the game section processing in a normal section. A flowchart showing a section lottery process in the chance mode. A flowchart showing the game section processing in the chance mode. A flowchart showing the end determination process. A flowchart showing a section lottery process in the notification mode. The flowchart which shows the game section processing in a notification mode. The figure which shows the correspondence relationship between the index value and a winning combination in the three-card game in the 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the correspondence relationship between the index value and a winning combination in a two-card game. A flowchart showing RT state processing. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating transition of game state.

(First Embodiment)

Hereinafter, an embodiment when applied to a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 open, and FIG. 4 is a front view. A rear view of the door 12 and FIG. 5 are front views of the housing 11.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape with an open front surface as a whole, and is attached by hitting a nail against so-called island equipment at the time of installation in the game hall.

A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front thereof, and the front door 12 is provided with bearing portions 14a at positions corresponding to the respective support shafts 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates around the opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. It is movably supported, and the front opening side of the housing 11 can be opened or closed by rotating the front door 12. Further, the front door 12 is locked so as not to be opened by the locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right end side of the front door 12, and is configured so that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided near the center of the front door 12. Three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, 26R are formed side by side on the game panel 25, and the inside of the slot machine 10 can be visually recognized through the respective display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into one to form a common display window.

As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting a variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R, which are formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape), respectively. Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported so that its central axis is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R correspond one-to-one with the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. .. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, respectively. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate in the forward direction, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are projected as if they are moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R.

Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be rotationally driven individually, that is, independently by driving each stepping motor. .. The stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving, for example, a drive signal of 500 pulses (hereinafter, also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is set by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. Further, in the reel unit 31, reel index sensors for detecting that the reel has rotated once are installed in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Then, when the reel index sensor detects that the reel has rotated once, a detection signal is output to the main control device 101, which will be described later, each time the detection is performed. Therefore, the main control device 101 shifts the angular positions of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction) thereof. More specifically, 20 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch a symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 25 pulses (= 500 pulses ÷ 20 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps a symbol that is visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R by the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, and the display window. It is possible to perform control such as stopping a predetermined symbol at a position visible from 26L, 26M, 26R.

Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R will be described.

FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 20 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. In addition, numbers 1 to 20 are assigned to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and these numbers are symbols that can be visually recognized by the main control device 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. It is a number for recognizing, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number will be used for explanation.

The symbols include a "cherry" symbol (for example, the 20th on the left reel 32L), a "watermelon" symbol (for example, the 19th on the left reel 32L), a "bell" symbol (for example, the 18th on the left reel 32L), and " "Red 7" symbol (for example, 17th on the left reel 32L), "Replay" symbol (for example, 16th on the left reel 32L), "Star" symbol (for example, 15th on the left reel 32L), "BAR" symbol (for example, 15th on the left reel 32L) For example, there are eight types: the 12th of the left reel 32L) and the "white 7" symbol (for example, the 7th of the left reel 32L). Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols are completely different in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

Each display window 26L, 26M, 26R is formed so that three of the 20 symbols attached to the corresponding reels can be visually recognized as the entire symbol. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols can be visually recognized through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

In this slot machine 10, a total of five combination lines are set, three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction so as to connect the positions where these nine symbols can be visually recognized. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, as the combination line in the horizontal direction, the upper line L1 connecting the upper symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the middle symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are used. The connected middle line L2 and the lower line L3 connecting the lower symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are set. Further, as a combination line in the diagonal direction, a right-down line L4 connecting the upper design of the left reel 32L, the middle design of the middle reel 32M, and the lower design of the right reel 32R, and the lower design of the left reel 32L, the middle stage of the middle reel 32M. A design and a right-up line L5 connecting the upper design of the right reel 32R are set. Then, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated combination line, that is, the valid line, a privilege of paying out a predetermined number of medals as a game medium is given as a winning result, or the game state is changed. Benefits are given.

In this slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 7B, only the middle line L2 is set as an effective line. More specifically, in the slot machine 10, it is possible to bet three medals to start the game and to bet two medals to start the game. In either case. Even if there is, only the middle line L2 is set as an effective line. The four combination lines of the upper line L1, the lower line L3, the right-down line L4, and the right-up line L5 are not regarded as effective lines. In the following, a game played by betting three medals is also referred to as a "three-card game", and a game played by betting two medals is also referred to as a "two-card game".

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a combination of symbols to be won and a privilege given when the prize is won.

There are BB1 prize and BB2 prize as the state transition prize in which only the transition of the game state is performed.

When the "Red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, BB1 wins. If the "red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the "white 7" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, a BB2 prize is awarded. However, the BB1 prize is a winning mode that is established only in the three-card game, and the BB2 prize is a winning mode that is established only in the two-card game. When these BB prizes are established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

There is a re-game prize as a prize that is given the privilege of the re-game that allows the game of the next game to be played without inserting a medal.

If the "replay" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on any combination line, a replay prize is awarded. More specifically, in addition to the case where the "replay" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L2, the "replay" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the lower line L3. Even if the combination of symbols to be different is stopped on the middle line L2, the re-game prize will be awarded. As a combination of symbols that will be a prize for replay in appearance, for example, a combination of "red 7" symbol, "watermelon" symbol, "watermelon" symbol, a combination of "BAR" symbol, "watermelon" symbol, "watermelon" symbol, etc. There is. If the re-game prize is established, the privilege of the re-game in which the next game is a 3-card game is given if the game is 3 cards, and the privilege of the re-game in which the next game is a 2-card game in the case of a 2-card game. Is given.

Small role prizes for which medals are paid out include watermelon prize, cherry prize, bell prize, and supplementary role prize.

When the "watermelon" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, the watermelon wins and three medals are paid out in both the three-card game and the two-card game. When the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L stops on the effective line, a cherry prize is won and three medals are paid out in both the three-card game and the two-card game.

If the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on any combination line, a bell will be won and 9 medals will be paid out in both 3-card and 2-card games. Will be. More specifically, in addition to the case where the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L2, the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the upper line L1. When the combination of different symbols stops on the middle line L2, nine medals are paid out as a bell prize. As a combination of symbols that will be a bell prize in appearance, for example, a combination of "red 7" symbol, "star" symbol, "star" symbol, a combination of "BAR" symbol, "cherry" symbol, "BAR" symbol, etc. is there. Further, although the details of the combination of the symbols to be won are omitted, when the supplementary winning combination is established, one medal is paid out in either the three-card game or the two-card game.

In the following, the combination of each winning symbol and the corresponding symbol will also be referred to as a combination of winning symbols. For example, the combination of BB2 symbols is a combination of symbols that wins BB2, that is, a combination of "red 7" symbols, "red 7" symbols, and "white 7" symbols. Further, the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to each winning symbol are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the BB2 symbol is a “red 7” symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, and a “white 7” symbol on the right reel 32R.

On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 operated to start the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes a start operation means or a start operation means that is operated to start rotating the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, that is, to start the variable display of the symbol. When the start lever 41 is operated with a predetermined number of medals inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

On the right side of the start lever 41, button-shaped stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. The stop switches 42 to 44 are arranged directly below the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped, and when the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In that case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute a stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of the symbol based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

A medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided on the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium. Further, paying attention to the fact that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting medals by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by the selector 46 as a passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal passage switching solenoid 46a, and the medal is guided to the discharge passage 48 side when the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is not excited, and the medal is guided to the discharge passage 48 side when the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is excited. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12, and is returned to the player.

The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 for storing medals and a payout device 53 for paying out medals to the player. The payout device 53 discharges medals to the opening 48a provided in the discharge passage 48 by rotating a rotating plate for medal payout (not shown), and pays out medals to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, on the right side of the hopper device 51, a spare tank 54 is provided to prevent medals exceeding a predetermined amount from being stored in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the spare tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored above the height at which the guide plate 52a is provided, the medals are stored in the spare tank 54.

A button-shaped return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 are jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically interlocked and the medals packed in the selector 46 are medals. It is designed to be returned from the discharge port 49.

On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as a game medium at a time is provided. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. Also, note that while the medal insertion slot 45 involves the operation of directly inserting medals by the player, each credit insertion switch 56 to 58 only involves the operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the stored memory. For example, it can be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting a game medium.

A checkout switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing surplus inserted medals and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals until the predetermined maximum value (50 medals) is reached. When the settlement switch 59 is operated in the stored and stored state, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal outlet 49 as a real medal. In this case, paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the settlement switch 59 constitutes a settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored and stored game medium.

Below the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R of the game panel 25, there is a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals that are credited, and the number of remaining medals that display the number of medals remaining to be paid out by the end of the BB state. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided, respectively. These display units 60 to 62 are composed of a 7-segment display, but it is naturally possible to replace them with a liquid crystal display or the like.

On the upper part of the front door 12, there is an upper lamp 63 that lights up or blinks as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right lamps that sound various sound effects as the game progresses and notify the player of the game state. The speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player are provided. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be considered to be due to the main display unit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 65 is used. It is called an auxiliary display unit 65. On the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65, an upper lamp 63, a speaker 64, and a display control device 81 for driving the auxiliary display unit 65 are provided.

A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 houses the power supply device 91 inside, and also includes a power supply switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each part including the main control device 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting the error state of the slot machine 10. The setting key insertion hole 73 is for the hole manager or the like to adjust the medal output. That is, the winning probability of the slot machine 10 can be set by the hall manager or the like inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and operating the ON operation. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when the error state is reset, but also when the winning probability of the slot machine 10 is changed and when the RAM is cleared.

Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that controls and manages the game is attached to the housing 11.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centered on the CPU 102, which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

On the input side of the main controller 101, there is a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has made one rotation), and a start detection sensor that detects the operation of the start lever 41. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a for individually detecting the operation of each stop switch 42 to 44, insertion medal detection sensor 45a for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion port 45, and medals to be paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensor 56a to 58a that individually detects the operation of each credit insertion switch 56 to 58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72. Various sensors such as the sensor 72a and the setting key detection sensor 73a that detects that the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 and the ON operation is performed are connected, and the signals from these various sensors pass through the input / output port 104. It is designed to be output to the CPU 102 via.

Further, a power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 is equipped with a power supply unit 91a that supplies drive power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91b, and the like.

The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power cutoff state and generates a power failure signal not only when the power is cut off but also when the power supply is cut off by the power switch 71. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of DC 12 volt in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply is cut off when this drive voltage drops to less than 10 volt, for example. It is configured to output a power failure signal. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104, and the CPU 102 recognizes the power failure signal to execute the power failure process described later. Further, the power failure signal is also configured to be supplied to the display control device 81.

The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a regulated voltage of 5 volts, which is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main control device 101, even when the output voltage drops to less than 10 volts. As the time for outputting this regulated voltage, a sufficient time is secured for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101.

On the output side of the main control device 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating each reel 32L, 32M, 32R), a medal passage switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, and a credit An external centralized terminal board 121 or the like capable of transmitting information to a display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, a hall management device (not shown), or the like is connected via an input / output port 104. There is.

The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate in which a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving the signal from the main control device 101, the display control device 81 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base that executes auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101, which is the main base that controls and manages the game. The various display units 60 to 62 may also be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

The CPU 102 described above has a ROM 105 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 102, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for securing the data, various processing circuits required in the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit, as well as a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. A main memory as a storage means is configured by the ROM 105 and the RAM 106, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 26 is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

The RAM 106 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 91 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 106 contains a memory for temporarily storing various types of data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a winning combination, and stop information used when stopping control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In addition to the stop information storage area 106b for storing the game, the state information storage area 106c for storing the game state such as the BB state, the section information storage area 106d for storing the game section, and the like, a backup area is provided. ing.

The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like (including power cutoff by operating the power switch 71. The same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including turning on the power by operating the power switch 71, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power was cut off based on the information in the backup area. .. Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by a power failure process (see FIG. 10), and restoration of each value written in the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

Further, the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 is configured so that a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Then, when the power is cut off, the NMI interrupt process as the power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

Subsequently, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control device 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (at a cycle of 1.49 msec in this embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. There is an NMI interrupt process that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, among these processes, the processes related to the progress of the game, that is, the timer interrupt process and the normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 26.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing that is periodically executed by the main control device 101, and a timer interrupt is generated by the CPU 102 of the main control device 101, for example, every 1.49 msec.

First, in the register save process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure flag is set, and if the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103 to execute the power failure process.

Here, the outline of the power failure processing will be described.

When the power supply is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main control device 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, the main control device 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets the power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in the RAM 106.

In the power failure processing, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed, and if the transmission is not completed, the main processing is terminated and the timer interrupt processing is restored to end the command transmission. When the command transmission is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. After that, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, when the power failure is resolved, the RAM determination value for determining whether the data in the RAM 106 is normal is calculated and stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in case the power supply is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of the case where the power failure flag is erroneously set due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state has been restored. Therefore, writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the timer interrupt processing is restored. If the power failure signal is continuously output, it goes into an infinite loop as it is. By the way, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output even under the infinite loop, and if the power failure signal is no longer output, the process shifts to the main process.

Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

That is, in step S104, the watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor, which is a rotating cylinder drive motor, is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the insertion medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the reading result is normal or not. Performs sensor monitoring processing to monitor the number. In step S108, a timer subtraction process for subtracting the values of each counter and timer is performed. In step S109, counter processing is performed to output the result of counting the number of bets on medals and the number of payouts to the external centralized terminal board 121.

In step S110, a command output process for transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command, which will be described later, to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data to be displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting process is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display the corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, a port output process for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the values of the registers saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 are returned to the corresponding registers in the CPU 102. After that, in step S115, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

Next, a normal process for performing main control related to the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S201, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing is performed to enable the game. In the pre-start process, the display control device 81 or the like waits until the initialization is completed. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S215 is performed.

As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random number value used in the previous game) is cleared. After that, in step S204, a start waiting process is performed.

In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not the re-game winning is established in the previous game. If the re-game winning is established, the automatic insertion process of automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is ended. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, if the re-game prize is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If the re-game winning is not established, the sensor abnormality confirmation process for confirming whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring processing step S107 of the timer interrupt processing is performed, and the abnormality is found. If it has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state, and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the reading result of the sensor is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated, and if the settlement switch 59 is operated, a medal return process that pays out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal. I do. Whether or not the medal insertion or credit insertion switches 56 to 58 have been operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process after the medal return process is completed or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated. If any of these is performed, the medal insertion process for changing the number of bets is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. If neither the medal insertion nor the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is terminated as it is.

After the start waiting process is completed, in step S205, it is determined whether or not the number of bets on the medals has reached the specified number. In this slot machine 10, "2" and "3" are set as specified numbers. If the number of bets has not reached the specified number, the process returns to the start waiting process in step S204, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. When the number of bets has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. If the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process in step S204, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed.

On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a specified number of medals are bet, so the game is started in order to start the game. It means that a command has occurred. In such a case, the effective line setting process for setting the middle line L2 as the effective line is performed in step S207, and the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is switched to the non-excited state in step S208 to prohibit bet acceptance. After that, the lottery process of step S209, the reel control process of step S210, the medal payout process of step S211, the RT state process of step S212, the BB state process of step S213, the game section process of step S214, and the effect instruction process of step S215 are performed. This is executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free run counter at that time. The free run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hard circuit in the RAM 106 after confirming the operation of the start lever 41. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire random numbers at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid problems such as synchronization. The hard circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

After acquiring the random numbers, in step S302, a lottery table for determining the winning or failing of the winning combination is selected. The slot machine 10 has five types of gaming states: RT0 state, RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state, and BB state. Therefore, in step S302, the current game state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the game state flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table corresponding to the game state is selected. Further, in this slot machine 10, six stages of winning probabilities from "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation. Thereby, it is possible to set which winning probability the internal processing is to be executed based on. In step S302, the lottery table having the lowest expected medal payout value is selected when the setting state is "setting 1", and the lottery table having the highest expected medal payout value is selected when the setting state is "setting 6".

The lottery table will be briefly described. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV is set. FIG. 13 is a table showing the correspondence relationship between each index value IV and the winning combination, and the correspondence relationship between each index value IV and the point value PV at the time of three-card game in each game state of “setting 3”. .. FIG. 14 is a table showing the correspondence relationship between each index value IV and the winning combination, and the correspondence relationship between each index value IV and the point value PV at the time of two-card game in each game state of “setting 3”. ..

After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and the determination value DV used when determining the validity of the winning combination is set in the subsequent step S304. In this determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV to the current determination value DV. In the initial judgment value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current judgment value DV, and the current index value IV, 1 and the corresponding point value PV are added to the new judgment value. The judgment value is DV.

After that, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the winning combination corresponds to the index value IV. In the winning / failing determination of the winning combination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If it exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 5, in step S306, a winning flag indicating that the middle and left and right bells have been won is set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

By the way, if the set winning flag is not the BB1 winning flag indicating that BB1 has been won or the BB2 winning flag indicating that BB2 has been won, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is set with the corresponding winning flag. It is reset after the end of the game (see S203 of normal processing). On the other hand, when the winning flag is the BB1 winning flag or the BB2 winning flag, these winning flags are reset on condition that the corresponding winning is established. That is, the BB1 winning flag and the BB2 winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the BB1 winning flag or the BB2 winning flag is carried over, the corresponding winning flag is set if the winning combination other than BB1 and BB2 is won, and the corresponding winning if the BB1 and BB2 are won. Do not set the flag. Therefore, for example, if the BB2 is won in the two-card game and the three-card game is performed with the BB2 winning flag carried over, the BB1 is not won. In the following, the BB1 winning flag and the BB2 winning flag are collectively referred to as the BB winning flag.

If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, the index value IV is added by 1 in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a role corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index value IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined as to whether or not it is correct, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the combination is correct is continued. At this time, in step S304, the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV are added to the judgment value DV (that is, the current judgment value DV) used for the winning / failing judgment of the previous combination to obtain a new judgment value DV. In step S305, the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is performed based on the determination value DV.

By the way, when the winning / failing of the winning combination is determined using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, in the RT0 state, the probability of winning the middle stage replay is about 1/3, left middle right bell, left and right middle bell. , Middle left and right bell, middle right left bell, right left middle bell, right middle left bell are each about 1/9.0 probability, watermelon and cherry are each about 1/50 probability, BB1 The probability of winning is about 1/10. In the RT0 state in the three-card game, the event of winning the lower re-game, the event of winning all the compensators, and the event of winning the BB2 do not occur. In addition, the probability of not winning any of the roles is about 1/18 if the BB winning flag is not carried over, and about 1 / 6.4 if the BB winning flag is carried over.

When the winning or losing of the winning combination is determined using the lottery table shown in FIG. 14, in the RT0 state, the probability of winning the middle stage replay is about 1 / 2.0, left middle right bell, left and right middle bell, middle. The probability of winning the left and right bells, the middle right left bell, the right left middle bell, and the right middle left bell is about 1/660, the probability of winning each of the watermelon and cherry is about 1/50, and the probability of winning BB2. Is about 1/5.0. In the RT0 state in the two-card game, the event of winning the lower re-game, the event of winning all the compensators, and the event of winning the BB1 do not occur. In addition, the probability of not winning any of the roles is about 1/4.0 if the BB winning flag is not carried over, and about 1 / 2.2 if the BB winning flag is carried over.

After setting the winning flag in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S309, and the section lottery process related to the transition of the game section is performed. In step S310, the lottery result command is set. Here, the lottery result command refers to the display control device 81 so as to grasp various results performed in the main lottery process, specifically, the result of the winning / failing determination of the winning combination and the lottery result in the section lottery process. This is the command to be sent. However, in the normal processing, various commands such as the lottery result command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed by the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

Then, in step S311, the stop information setting process for setting the stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery process is completed. In the stop information setting process, when a plurality of wins are won among the small wins, replays, and BB wins, the stop information is set in the order of priority shown below. When the small winning combination and the BB are won, the stop information is set so that the small winning combination is given priority and the small winning combination is established, and the BB winning is established when the small winning combination cannot be established. If the re-game and BB are won, the stop information is set so that the re-game prize is preferentially established.

Next, the reel control process in step S210 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the reel control process, first, in step S401, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed.

In the rotation start process, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined weight time (about 4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the time when the reel started rotating in the previous game, and if not. Waits until the weight time elapses. When the weight time has elapsed, the weight time for the next game is reset, and the motor control initialization process for setting the rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing this process, the stepping motor control process S106 of the timer interrupt process starts the stepping motor acceleration process, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating. Therefore, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not start rotating immediately. After that, it waits until each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a constant speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and ends the rotation start process. Further, when the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting and displaying a lamp (not shown) of each of the stop switches 42 to 44. Is notified to the players and the like.

Following the rotation start process, in step S402, it is determined whether or not any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. If none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, it waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S403, and it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been generated. To do. If the stop command has not been generated, the process returns to step S402 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When a stop command is generated, the stop command command is set in step S404. Here, the stop command command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch is operated to generate the stop command. When the stop command command is set, the stop control process shown in steps S405 to S411 is performed in order to stop the rotating reel.

In step S405, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the following step S406, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. In this slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stop mode for stopping the arrival symbol reaching the base point position as it is when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated corresponds to the stop mode. A stop mode in which the reel to be stopped is stopped after sliding one symbol, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding two symbols, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding three symbols, and a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding four symbols. Five patterns of stopping modes are prepared, as well as stopping modes. Therefore, in step S406, any value of 0 to 4 is calculated as the slip number based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. After that, in step S407, the calculated slip number is added to the symbol number of the reached symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S408, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reel arrival symbol to be stopped this time and the symbol number of the stop symbol are equal, and if they are equal, the reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S409. Do. After that, in step S410, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. If all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the stop information second setting process is performed in step S411, and the process returns to step S402.

Here, the stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning flag and the stop result of the stopped reel. In this slot machine 10, when any of the left middle right bell, left and right middle bell, middle left and right bell, middle right left bell, right left middle bell, and right middle left bell is won, the stop switch 42 that generates a stop command is generated. The stop information second setting process is performed in order to change the winning mode established by the operation order of ~ 44.

The left middle right bell, left and right middle bell, middle left and right bell, middle right left bell, right left middle bell, and right middle left bell are the winning roles for both the bell and multiple compensating roles. For example, if the left middle right bell is won, stop information is set so that the bell winning is established when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of left → middle → right, and another operation order is set. Set the stop information so that the compensation winning combination is established when the operation is performed with. Similarly, if the right middle left bell is won, stop information is set so that the bell winning is established when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of right → middle → left, and other operations are performed. When the operations are performed in order, the stop information is set so that the compensation winning combination is established.

Here, the symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described. In this slot machine 10, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be stopped after sliding up to 4 symbols from the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, and the effective line is in the middle stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Is set. Therefore, when the intervals between the symbols of the same type are arranged to be 4 symbols or less, the winning symbols are stopped on the effective line when the winning symbols are obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Can be done. As shown in FIG. 6, on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the "watermelon" symbol, the "bell" symbol, and the "replay" symbol are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less. .. Therefore, when each of the above symbols becomes a winning symbol, the winning symbol can be stopped on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. On the other hand, the "cherry" symbol, the "red 7" symbol, the "white 7" symbol, the "star" symbol, and the "BAR" symbol are arranged so as to form sections separated by more than the above intervals. In order to stop on the effective line, the player needs to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol. More specifically, when the stop information is set so as to establish any of the cherry prize, the BB1 prize, and the BB2 prize, the player needs to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol. Further, even when the stop information is set so as to establish the compensation winning combination, the player needs to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 at a predetermined timing.

In the following, winning any of the left middle right bell, left and right middle bell, middle left and right bell, middle right left bell, right left middle bell, right middle left bell is called push order bell winning, and it is set at this time. The winning flag is also called the order bell winning flag.

Returning to the description of the reel control process, if it is determined in step S410 that all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, the payout determination process is performed in step S412. The payout determination process is a process of setting the number of medals to be paid out on the condition that the combinations of winning symbols are lined up on the valid line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on the effective line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a prize is established on the effective line is determined. judge. If the winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. When the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag, the winning winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, a winning result command is set in step S413 so that the display control device 81 can grasp the winning winning combination in the current game, and the reel control processing is terminated.

Next, the medal payout process in step S211 will be outlined.

In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is 0. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it is determined that the small winning combination has not been established in the previous payout determination process. In such a case, it is determined whether or not the re-game winning combination has been established based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process. If the re-game prize is not established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is, and if the re-game prize is established, the re-game setting process is performed and the medal payout process is terminated. In the start waiting process S204 described above, when it is determined that the re-game setting process has been performed, the automatic input process is performed.

On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals as the number of payouts is paid out, and the medal payout process is completed. Regarding the payout of medals Specifically, if the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the number of payouts is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. If the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit, or if the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the number of payouts, the rotating plate for medal payout is driven to eject medals from the hopper device 51. Pay out to the medal tray 50 via the exit 49. In the medal payout process, the number of payouts displayed on the payout number display unit 62 is also changed according to the payout of medals.

Next, the RT state processing in step S212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S501, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT0 state, and if it is in the RT0 state, it is determined in step S502 whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is set, this process is terminated as it is, and if the BB winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the middle stage re-game winning is established. If the middle-stage re-game prize is not established, this process is terminated as it is, and if the middle-stage re-game prize is established, the game state flag stored in the state information storage area 106c is set to RT1 in step S504. In addition to changing to the flag, 2000 is set in the remaining RT game number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c in step S505, and this process ends.

When the RT1 flag is set in step S504, the gaming state shifts to the RT1 state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the RT1 state based on the fact that the RT1 flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the RT1 state is selected.

The lottery table for the RT1 state will be briefly described. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the lottery table for the RT1 state has the same point value PV as the lottery table for the RT0 state. Therefore, even if the state shifts from the RT0 state to the RT1 state, there is no difference in the winning probability of the winning combination.

If it is determined in step S501 that the current gaming state is not the RT0 state, the process proceeds to step S506 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 state. In the RT1 state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining RT game number counter in step S507, and it is determined in step S508 whether or not the value of the remaining RT game number counter becomes 0. If the value of the remaining RT game number counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the remaining RT game number counter is 0, the state information storage area 106c is set in step S509. The stored game status flag is changed to the RT0 flag, and this process ends.

When the RT0 flag is set in step S509, the gaming state shifts to the RT0 state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the RT0 state based on the fact that the RT0 flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the RT0 state is selected.

If it is determined in step S506 that the current gaming state is not the RT1 state, the process proceeds to step S510 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the RT2 state. Although the details will be described later, when the BB state ends, the RT2 flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and 50 is set in the remaining RT game number counter. In the RT2 state, it is determined in step S511 whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S512, and it is determined whether or not the lower re-game winning is established. When the lower re-game winning is established, the game status flag stored in the status information storage area 106c is changed to the RT3 flag in step S513, and the balance provided in the status information storage area 106c in step S514 is changed. 100 is set in the RT game number counter, and this process ends.

When the RT3 flag is set in step S513, the gaming state shifts to the RT3 state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the RT3 state based on the fact that the RT3 flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the RT3 state is selected.

The lottery table for the RT3 state will be briefly described. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the lottery table for the RT3 state has the same point value PV as the lottery table for the RT0 state. Therefore, there is no difference in the winning probability of the winning combination in the RT0 state, the RT1 state, and the RT3 state.

When it is determined in step S511 that the BB winning flag is set, and when it is determined in step S512 that the lower re-game winning is not established, in step S507, the remaining RT game number counter is displayed. 1 is subtracted from the value, and it is determined in step S508 whether or not the value of the remaining RT game number counter becomes 0. If the value of the remaining RT game number counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the remaining RT game number counter is 0, the state information storage area 106c is set in step S509. The stored game status flag is changed to the RT0 flag, and this process ends.

If it is determined in step S510 that the current gaming state is not the RT2 state, the process proceeds to step S515 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the RT3 state. In the RT3 state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining RT game number counter in step S516, and it is determined in step S517 whether or not the value of the remaining RT game number counter becomes 0. If the value of the remaining RT game number counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the remaining RT game number counter is 0, the state information storage area 106c is set in step S518. The stored game status flag is changed to the RT0 flag, and this process ends.

Next, the BB state processing in step S213 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S602, and it is determined whether or not the BB winning has been established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. When the BB winning is established, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared in step S603, and the game state flag stored in the state information storage area 106c in step S604 is cleared. To the BB flag. In step S605, 30 is set in the remaining BB game number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c. By setting the BB flag in step S604, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the BB state based on the fact that the BB flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the BB state is selected.

The lottery table for the BB state will be briefly described. In the BB state lottery table, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, point values PV that are not 0 are set only at the index value IV = 11, which is a winning combination, for all of the compensating combinations. Although detailed description will be omitted, if all the compensating combinations are won, the compensating combination winning will be established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, in the BB state, regardless of whether the game is a two-card game or a three-card game, one medal is paid out by winning the full compensation role, or the medal is paid out without winning the full compensation role. Either not done or not done.

Returning to the explanation of the BB state processing, when it is determined in step S601 that the BB winning flag is not set and when it is determined in step S602 that the BB winning is not established, in step S607. It is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. When the current game state is the BB state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining BB game number counter in step S608, and whether or not the value of the remaining BB game number counter becomes 0 in step S609 is determined. judge. When the value of the remaining BB game number counter becomes 0, it means that the end condition of the BB state is satisfied. Therefore, in step S610, the game state flag stored in the state information storage area 106c is set to the RT2 flag. In step S611, 50 is set in the remaining RT game number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c, and this process ends. If the BB1 prize is established, the specified number of bets is set to 3 until the BB state ends, and if the BB2 prize is established, the specified number of bets is set to 2 until the BB state ends. Will be done. Therefore, it is not possible to play a two-card game under the BB state based on the establishment of the BB1 prize, and it is not possible to play the three-card game under the BB state based on the establishment of the BB2 prize.

When the RT2 flag is set in step S610, the gaming state shifts to the RT2 state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the RT2 state based on the fact that the RT2 flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the RT2 state is selected.

The lottery table for the RT2 state will be briefly described. In the lottery table for the RT2 state, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the point value PV assigned to the index value IV = 1 that wins the middle regame is the index value IV = 2 that wins the lower regame. It is the same as the lottery table for RT0 state except that it is assigned to. Therefore, when the state shifts to the RT2 state, the combination line in which the re-game winning is established changes from the middle line L2 to the lower line L3, although there is no difference in the winning probability between the RT0 state, the RT1 state, and the RT3 state. To do.

Returning to the explanation of the BB state processing, when it is determined in step S607 that the current gaming state is not the BB state, and when it is determined in step S609 that the value of the remaining BB game number counter is not 0, Sets the status command in step S606 and ends this process. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the game state at the end of the game (that is, the game state of the next game), and in step S606, the state information storage area. Set the game status flag set in 106c and the corresponding status command.

Here, the flow of transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.

At the time of shipment from the factory, that is, when the slot machine 10 is in the initial state, the gaming state is the RT0 state. Further, when the manager or the like of the game hall where the slot machine 10 is installed performs the RAM clear operation, all the information stored in the RAM 106 is cleared, and the game state becomes the RT0 state. In this slot machine 10, RAM can be cleared by operating the power switch 71 to turn on the power while operating the reset switch 72 from the state where the power is off.

The RT0 state ends when the middle stage re-game winning is established in a situation where the BB winning flag is not set (hereinafter, the situation is also referred to as "BB non-internal middle"). In such a case, the gaming state shifts from the RT0 state to the RT1 state. When the middle stage re-game winning is established in the situation where the BB winning flag is set (hereinafter, the situation is also referred to as "inside the BB"), the RT0 state continues without shifting to the RT1 state.

The RT1 state ends when 2000 games are played under the RT1 state. When the game is played 2000 times under the RT1 state, the game state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT0 state.

Here, when the three-card game is played, as shown in FIG. 13, the probability of winning the middle stage re-game is about 1/3, and the probability of winning the BB1 is about 1/10. Become. When two cards are played, as shown in FIG. 13, the probability of winning the middle stage re-game is about 1 / 2.0, and the probability of winning the BB2 is about 1/5.0. .. Therefore, regardless of whether it is a three-card game or a two-card game, it is more likely that the middle-stage re-game will be won before it is inside the BB. If the middle stage re-game is won before the inside of the BB, the game state can be shifted to the RT1 state, and if the BB is won before the middle stage re-game is won, the game state is changed to RT1. It will not be possible to transition to the state. Further, when the state returns from the RT1 state to the RT0 state, the game is played 2000 times under the RT1 state, so that the inside of the BB is almost the same. Therefore, when the RT1 state is restored to the RT0 state, the RT0 state will continue even if the middle stage re-game winning is established.

When the BB prize is established under the RT0 state or the RT1 state, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. The BB state ends when 30 games are played under the BB state. When the game is played 30 times in the BB state, the game state shifts to the RT2 state.

The RT2 state ends when the lower re-game prize is established in the non-internal BB. In such a case, the gaming state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT3 state. If the lower re-game prize is established inside the BB, the RT2 state continues without shifting to the RT3 state. Then, when the RT2 state continues for 50 games, the game state shifts to the RT0 state. That is, in the RT2 state, if the lower re-game is won before the BB, the RT3 state is entered, and if the BB is won before the lower re-game, the RT0 state is reached after 50 games. When the RT2 state is changed to the RT0 state, the event of changing from the RT0 state to the RT1 state does not occur because the inside of the BB is inside, and the RT0 state is continued. If 50 games are completed without winning either the lower replay or the BB under the RT2 state, the game shifts to the RT0 state while the BB is not inside. In such a case, there is a possibility of shifting from the RT0 state to the RT1 state, but the probability of winning the lower re-game or BB is about 1 in 4.2 in the case of a 3-card game, and in a 2-card game. If there is, it is about 1 / 1.4. Therefore, under the RT2 state, the event that the 50 games end without winning either the lower replay or the BB rarely occurs.

The RT3 state ends when 100 games are played under the RT3 state. When 100 games are played under the RT3 state, the game state shifts from the RT3 state to the RT0 state. As described above, the probability of winning BB1 is about 1/10 in the case of a 3-card game, and the probability of winning BB2 is about 1/5.0 in the case of a 2-card game. Therefore, when shifting from the RT3 state to the RT0 state, it is almost inside the BB, and the event of shifting from the RT0 state to the RT1 state does not occur. For example, when 100 games are played in a 3-card game, the ratio of not winning BB1 is 0.0026%.

When the BB prize is established under the RT2 state or the RT3 state, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. The BB state ends when 30 games are played under the BB state. When the game is played 30 times in the BB state, the game state shifts to the RT2 state.

As described above, the transition of the game state is the case where the BB prize is not established, the case where the RT0 state → the RT1 state → the RT0 state, and the case where only the RT0 state is established. When the BB prize is established, the case is BB state-> RT2 state-> RT3 state-> RT0 state, and the case of BB state-> RT2 state-> RT0 state. That is, in the slot machine 10, unless the RAM is cleared, there is only one chance to shift to the RT1 state.

It should be noted that the RT0 state also shifts to the case where the manager of the game hall where the slot machine 10 is installed performs a setting change operation for changing the setting state regarding the winning probability of the winning combination. The setting change operation starts after inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole and turning it on when the power is off, and then operating the reset switch 72 to select any of setting 1 to setting 6. This is an operation of pulling out the setting key from the setting key insertion hole after operating the lever 41 and turning off the setting key. However, when the above setting change operation is performed, the information in the winning flag storage area 106a is not cleared. Therefore, if the information is inside the BB before the setting change operation, it remains inside the BB even after the setting change operation. It becomes. Therefore, even if the setting change operation is performed, it is not possible to shift to the RT1 state.

In the slot machine 10, the main control device 101 manages five types of game states of RT0 state, RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state, and BB state, and main controls two types of game sections, a normal section and an advantageous section. The device 101 manages it.

Here, the outline of the game section will be described with reference to FIG.

The normal section is a game section in which a transition lottery for whether or not to shift to an advantageous section can be performed. In the normal section, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the push order bell is won. Transition to Advantageous Section If the lottery is won, the game section shifts to the advantageous section.

The normal section corresponds to each gaming state of RT0 state, RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state, and BB state. In the normal section, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified. Therefore, when the game states at that time are the RT0 state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as "non-BB state"), one game is played if the game is three-card game. A decrease of about 1.2 medals is expected for each game, and a decrease of about 1.6 medals is expected for each game played in the case of a two-card game. If the game state at that time is the BB state, it is expected that about 2.0 medals will be reduced for each game played in the case of a three-card game, and one game will be played in the case of a two-card game. It is expected that the number of medals will decrease by about 1.0 each time.

The advantageous section is a game section in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 can be notified when the push order bell is won. That is, the advantageous section is a gaming section that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section in that the operation order can be notified. The advantageous section is composed of two game modes, a chance mode and a notification mode. If you win the lottery to shift to the advantageous section in the normal section, you will shift to the chance mode of the advantageous section. When the game is played 1500 times in the advantageous section and when the difference number in the advantageous section reaches 2400, the advantageous section ends regardless of the game mode at that time. The case where the difference number in the advantageous section reaches 2400 is more specifically the case where the number of medals owned by the player in the advantageous section reaches 2400 without becoming 0, in other words, the player in the advantageous section. This is the case where the difference from the base point reaches 2400, starting from the time when the number of medals owned by the player is the smallest.

The chance mode is a game mode in which a transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the notification mode is performed. The chance mode ends when the transition lottery is won and when a predetermined number of games are played under the chance mode. When the chance mode ends, the mode shifts to the notification mode. In the chance mode, as in the normal section, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the push order combination is won. The chance mode corresponds to each game state of RT0 state, RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state, and BB state. Therefore, when the game state at that time is a non-BB state, it is expected that about 1.2 medals will be reduced for each game played in the case of a 3-card game, and 1 in the case of a 2-card game. It is expected that about 1.6 medals will be reduced each time the game is played. If the game state at that time is the BB state, it is expected that about 2.0 medals will be reduced for each game played in the case of a three-card game, and one game will be played in the case of a two-card game. It is expected that the number of medals will decrease by about 1.0 each time.

The notification mode is a game mode in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified when the push order bell is won in the case of a three-card game. The notification mode ends when the net increase in the number of medals reaches a predetermined number under the notification mode. When the notification mode ends, the advantageous section also ends and the normal section shifts to the normal section. The notification mode corresponds to each gaming state of RT0 state, RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state, and BB state. Therefore, when the game state at that time is a non-BB state, an increase of about 3.5 medals is expected for each game played in the case of a three-card game. When two cards are played, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified even in the notification mode. Therefore, in the two-card game, as in the normal section and the chance mode, it is expected that about 1.6 medals will be reduced for each game played. If the game state at that time is the BB state, it is expected that about 2.0 medals will be reduced for each game played in the case of a three-card game, and one game will be played in the case of a two-card game. It is expected that the number of medals will decrease by about 1.0 each time.

As described above, the slot machine 10 has a playability of increasing the number of owned medals by playing three cards in the notification mode.

Hereinafter, various processes performed by the main control device 101 when managing the game section will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 20 and 20 onward. In order to facilitate understanding, various processes performed by the main control device 101 in each game section will be described individually.

First, the processing in the normal section will be described.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a section lottery process in a normal section. The section lottery process is a process (see step S309, FIG. 12) that is performed after the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed in the lottery process, and is performed at the start stage of the game.

In step S701, it is determined whether or not the current game is a three-card game. In the case of a three-card game, the process proceeds to step S702, and it is determined whether or not the winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a, that is, whether or not a winning combination has been won. If the winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S703, and it is determined whether or not the winning flag is set in this game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the event of winning BB2 does not occur in the three-card game. Therefore, if the set winning flag is only the BB2 winning flag, it is determined that the winning flag is not set in this game, and if the winning flag other than the BB2 winning flag is set, it is determined. , It is determined that the winning flag is set in this game. If the winning flag is set in this game, the transition flag is set in step S704, and the section indicator 66 provided in the main control device 101 is turned on in step S705. End the process. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the section indicator is provided at a position where it can be visually recognized from the front side when the front door 12 is opened, and the manager of the amusement park or the like is currently using the section indicator depending on the lighting status. It is possible to grasp whether or not the game section of is an advantageous section. If the game this time is a two-card game, if the winning flag is not set, or if the winning flag is set but not set in this game, this process ends as it is. To do.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the game section processing in the normal section. The game section process is a process (see step S214, FIG. 11) performed after the end of the BB state process, and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S801, it is determined whether or not the transition flag is set. If the transition flag is set, it means that you have won the transition lottery in this game. In such a case, the advantageous section transition process shown in steps S802 to S808 is performed.

In the advantageous section transition process, the transition flag is cleared in step S802. In step S803, the game section flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to an advantageous flag, and in step S804, 0 is set in the section game number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d. In the following step S805, the game mode flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the chance flag. In step S806, 700 is set in the transition game number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d. In step S807, 0 is set in the mode game number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d, and in step S808, 0 is set in the difference number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d.

In the case where it is determined in step S801 that the transition flag is not set and the case where 0 is set in the difference number counter in step S808, the section command is set in step S809 and the present process is terminated. .. Here, the section command is various information about the game section at the end of the game (that is, the game section and game mode of the next game, and if it is an advantageous section, the number of games played in the advantageous section and the game played in the game mode. It is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the number of times, etc.), and in step S809, it corresponds to the game section flag, the game mode flag, and the values of various counters set in the section information storage area 106d. Set the interval command.

As described above, if any role is won in the three-card game in the normal section, the mode shifts to the chance mode in the advantageous section. As explained in the lottery process, for example, in the case of "setting 3", if the BB winning flag is not carried over, there is a probability of about 1/18 of the loss, and if the BB winning flag is carried over, about 6.4. There is a one-third chance that the deviation will occur. Therefore, the normal section ends in a few games if three cards are played. In addition, when the two-card game is played, the section does not shift to the advantageous section regardless of the result of winning or losing the combination.

Next, the processing in the chance mode of the advantageous section will be described.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a section lottery process in the chance mode. The section lottery process is a process (see step S309, FIG. 12) that is performed after the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed in the lottery process, and is performed at the start stage of the game.

In step S901, it is determined whether or not the current game is a three-card game. In the case of a three-card game, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether or not the rare role has been won. In the slot machine 10, since the watermelon and the cherry are set as the rare combination, in step S902, it is determined whether or not the watermelon winning flag or the cherry winning flag is set. If the rare role is won, the process proceeds to step S903, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 state. If the current gaming state is the RT1 state, a transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the notification mode is performed in step S904 under a high probability state, and if the current gaming state is not the RT1 state, step S905 The transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the notification mode is performed under a low probability state. In the transition lottery in the chance mode, the winning / failing judgment is performed based on the set winning flag and the random number acquired when the winning / failing judgment of the winning combination is performed. By the way, the probability of winning the transition lottery in the chance mode is, for example, in the case of setting 3, when the watermelon is won, the probability is about 1/10 in the high probability state and about 1/20 in the low probability state. If the cherry is won, it will be about 1/5 in the high probability state and about 1/10 in the low probability state. Further, although detailed winning probabilities are omitted, the winning probabilities of the low-probability states and the high-probability states of the settings 1 to 6 are such that the higher the setting, the higher the winning probabilities of the low-probability state and the high-probability state. The winning probabilities of the high probability state of setting 1 and the low probability state of setting 6 are set to be equal. In step S906, it is determined whether or not the transition lottery has been won. If the transition lottery is won, the main process is terminated after the transition flag is set in step S907, and if the transition lottery is not won, the main process is terminated as it is without setting the transition flag. If the game this time is a two-card game instead of a three-card game, or if the game this time is a three-card game but the rare role is not won, the book will be published as it is without performing the above transition lottery. End the process.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the game section processing in the chance mode. The game section process is a process (see step S214, FIG. 11) performed after the end of the BB state process, and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S1001, the end determination process is performed.

In the end determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 24, 1 is added to the value of the section game number counter in step S1101, and it is determined in step S1102 whether or not the value of the section game counter has reached 1500. .. If the value of the section game number counter is not 1500, the process proceeds to step S1106, and it is determined whether or not the re-game winning is established. If the re-game winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S1107, and the difference number adjustment process for changing the value of the difference number counter is performed.

In the difference number adjustment process, the number of medal bets (3 or 2 in the present embodiment) is subtracted from the number of medals paid out in this game, and the subtraction result is added to the difference number counter. After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the difference number counter is 0 or more. If the value of the difference number counter is less than 0, the difference number adjustment process is terminated after changing the value of the difference number counter to 0, and if the value of the difference number counter is 0 or more, the difference number is as it is. The adjustment process ends. The reason why the difference number adjustment process is not performed when the re-game winning is established is that the result of subtracting the number of medal bets from the number of medals paid out in this game is 0, so it is necessary to perform the difference number adjustment process. Because there isn't.

When it is determined in step S1106 that the re-game winning is established and when the difference number adjustment process is performed in step S1107, it is determined in step S1108 whether or not the value of the difference number counter is larger than 2400. judge. If the value of the difference number counter is 2400 or less, this process is terminated as it is.

When it is determined in step S1102 that the value of the section game number counter is 1500, and when it is determined in step S1108 that the value of the difference number counter is larger than 2400, the advantages shown in steps S1103 to S1105 are shown. The section end processing is performed, and this processing is terminated. In the advantageous section end process, the game section flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the normal flag in step S1103, and the section indicator is turned off and off in step S904. In step S1105, the initialization process associated with the end of the advantageous section is executed. In the initialization process, the process of initializing the information related to the instruction function (for example, the section game number counter value) stored in the section information storage area 106d is executed.

Returning to the description of the game section processing, in step S1002, it is determined whether or not the current game section is an advantageous section. When it is determined that the current game section is not an advantageous section but a normal section, it means that the advantageous section end processing has been performed in the end determination process of step S1001, so the section command is set in step S1010. This process ends later.

If the current game section is an advantageous section, the process proceeds to step S1003, and it is determined whether or not the current game is a three-card game. In the case of a three-player game, 1 is added to the value of the mode game number counter in step S1004, and it is determined in step S1005 whether or not the transition flag is set. When the transition flag is set, it means that the lottery for transition to the notification mode has been won. Therefore, the transition flag is cleared in step S1006 and stored in the section information storage area 106d in step S1008. Change the existing game mode flag to the notification flag. In step S1009, 120 is set in the net increase number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d. After that, the section command is set in step S1010, and this process ends.

When it is determined in step S1005 that the transition flag is not set, it means that the lottery for transition to the notification mode has not been won. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1007, and it is determined whether or not the value of the mode game number counter matches the value of the transition game number counter. If the value of the mode game number counter does not match the value of the transition game number counter, this process ends after the section command is set in step S1010. On the other hand, when the value of the mode game number counter matches the value of the transition game number counter, the game mode flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the notification flag in step S1008, and in step S1009. 120 is set in the net increase number counter. After that, the section command is set in step S1010, and this process ends.

If it is determined in step S1003 that this game is a two-card game instead of a three-card game, the section command is set in step S1010 without updating the mode game number counter, and this process ends. To do.

As described above, from the chance mode, even if the transition lottery is not won, the notification mode is entered by performing the three-card game corresponding to the value of the transition game number counter. The value set in the transition game number counter when transitioning from the normal section to the advantageous section is 700. Therefore, the event that the value of the section game number counter becomes 1500 in the end determination process of the game section process (step S1102, see FIG. 24) does not occur if three games are played. Further, since the expected value of medal payout in the chance mode is -1.2 (3 cards) or -1.6 (2 games), the value of the difference counter is set in the end determination process of the game section processing. No event exceeding 2400 (step S1108, see FIG. 24) also occurs. That is, in the present slot machine 10, when three cards are played, the event that the advantageous section ends and the normal section shifts to the normal section does not occur under the chance mode.

Next, the processing in the notification mode of the advantageous section will be described.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a section lottery process in the notification mode. The section lottery process is a process (see step S309, FIG. 12) that is performed after the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed in the lottery process, and is performed at the start stage of the game.

In step S1201, it is determined whether or not the current game is a three-card game. In the case of a three-card game, the process proceeds to step S1202, and it is determined whether or not the rare role has been won. If the rare role is won, the process proceeds to step S1203, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 state. When the current gaming state is the RT1 state, an additional lottery for whether or not to increase the value of the net increase number counter is performed in step S1204 under a high probability state, and when the current gaming state is not the RT1 state, In step S1205, the additional lottery is performed under a low probability state. In the additional lottery, the winning / failing judgment is performed based on the set winning flag and the random number acquired when the winning / failing judgment of the winning combination is performed. By the way, the probability of winning the additional lottery is, for example, in setting 3, when the watermelon is won, it is about 1/5 in the high probability state and about 1/10 in the low probability state, and the cherry. If you win, it will be about one-third in the high-probability state and about one-sixth in the low-probability state. Further, although detailed winning probabilities are omitted, the winning probabilities of the low-probability states and the high-probability states of the settings 1 to 6 are such that the higher the setting, the higher the winning probabilities of the low-probability state and the high-probability state. The winning probabilities of the high probability state of setting 1 and the low probability state of setting 6 are set to be equal. In step S1206, it is determined whether or not the additional lottery has been won. If the additional lottery is won, the value corresponding to the lottery result of the additional lottery is added to the value of the net increase number counter in step S1207, and this process is terminated. Although detailed explanation is omitted, if the additional lottery based on the watermelon winning is won, one of 30, 50, 100, and 300 is added, and if the additional lottery based on the cherry winning is won, 10, Add any of 20, 30, and 50. If the additional lottery is not won, this process is terminated as it is without changing the value of the net increase counter.

If it is determined in step S1202 that the rare role has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1208 to determine whether or not the push order bell has been won. If the push order bell has not been won, this process is terminated as it is, and if the push order bell has been won, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the bell winning in step S1209. Notify the order and end this process.

If this game is a two-card game instead of a three-card game, the additional lottery will not be performed even if the rare role is won, and the operation will be performed even if the push order bell is won. This process ends as it is without notifying the order.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the game section processing in the notification mode. The game section process is a process (see step S214, FIG. 11) performed after the end of the BB state process, and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S1301, the above-mentioned end determination process is performed, and in step S1302, it is determined whether or not the current game section is an advantageous section. When it is determined that the current game section is not an advantageous section but a normal section, it means that the advantageous section end processing has been performed in the end determination process of step S1301, so the section command is set in step S1308. This process ends later.

When the current game section is an advantageous section, the net increase number update process for updating the value of the net increase number counter is performed in step S1303. Specifically, the number of medals paid out in this game is subtracted from the value of the net increase counter, and the number of medal bets (3 or 2 in the present embodiment) is added to the subtraction result. In step S1304, it is determined whether or not the value of the net increase number counter becomes 0. If the value of the net increase counter is not 0, this process ends after the section command is set in step S1308. When the value of the net increase counter becomes 0, the advantageous section end process shown in steps S1305 to S1307 is performed, and the section command is set in step S1308 to end this process. In the advantageous section end process, the game section flag stored in the section information storage area 106d is changed to the normal flag in step S1305, and the section indicator is turned off and off in step S1306. In step S1307, the initialization process associated with the end of the advantageous section is executed. In the initialization process, the process of initializing the information related to the instruction function (for example, the section game number counter value) stored in the section information storage area 106d is executed.

Here, the playability of the slot machine 10 will be described.

In this slot machine 10, two-card game and three-card game are possible. However, when two cards are played in the normal section, even if some winning combination is won, the section does not shift to the advantageous section. Further, when two cards are played in the advantageous section, if the game mode at that time is the notification mode, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified even if the push order bell is won, and at that time. If the game mode of is the chance mode, the transition lottery is not performed. In addition, in the two-card game, the mode game number counter that triggers the transition to the notification mode is not updated, while the section game counter that triggers the transition to the normal section is updated (end determination process). , See FIG. 24). Further, in the two-card game, BB2 is won with a probability of about 1/5.0, and if the BB2 prize is established, it is necessary to reduce the number of owned medals by 30 over 30 games. Therefore, when comparing the two-card game and the three-card game, the three-card game is more advantageous for the player.

In a three-card game, there is a one-tenth chance that the BB1 will be won, and if the BB1 prize is established, it will be necessary to reduce the number of owned medals by 60 over 30 games. However, when the three-card game is played with the BB2 winning flag carried over, the event of winning the BB1 does not occur, and the event of winning the BB2 does not occur. Therefore, it is the most advantageous game for the player to play the three-card game with the BB2 winning flag carried over. Therefore, in the following, the playability when the three-card game is played with the BB2 winning flag carried over will be described.

In the normal section, if any role is won in the three-card game, it means that the lottery for transition to the advantageous section is won. For example, in the case of "setting 3", the deviation occurs with a probability of about 1 in 6.4. Therefore, the normal section ends in a few games if three cards are played.

When shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section, 700 is set as the number of transition games while starting from the chance mode (see FIG. 21).

In the chance mode, a lottery for shifting to the notification mode is performed when a rare role is won. The probability of winning the transition lottery is about 1/10 in the high probability state and about 1/20 in the low probability state when the watermelon is won, and in the high probability state when the cherry is won. If there is, it will be about 1/5, and if it is in a low probability state, it will be about 1/10. If the transition lottery is won, the mode shifts from the chance mode to the notification mode. Further, even if the transition lottery is not won, if the three-card game is played 700 times under the chance mode, the mode shifts to the notification mode (see S1003, S1004, S1007, FIG. 23). That is, in this slot machine 10, when shifting from the normal section to the chance mode, 700 times has a function as a so-called ceiling number. The advantageous section ends when 1500 games are played and when the difference reaches 2400, regardless of the game mode at that time. When the notification mode is entered based on 700 times of reaching the ceiling, the number of remaining games in the advantageous section is 800 times. In the notification mode, the operation order is always notified when the push order combination is won, so that it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 3.5 for each game played. Assuming that the game in the notification mode can be performed 800 times, an increase of about 2,700 medals can be expected. Therefore, even when the mode is changed to the notification mode based on reaching the ceiling, it can be expected that the difference number reaches 2400 and the advantageous section ends before the 1500 games are played.

When shifting from the chance mode to the notification mode, 120 is set in the net increase number counter (see FIG. 23). Therefore, when the mode is changed to the notification mode, at least 120 medals can be expected to increase. In addition, when a rare role is won in the notification mode, an additional lottery is performed as to whether or not to increase the net increase number (see FIG. 25). The probability of winning the additional lottery is about 1/5 in the high probability state and about 1/10 in the low probability state when the watermelon is won, and in the high probability state when the cherry is won. If there is, it will be about one-third, and if it is in a low probability state, it will be about one-sixth. Then, if the additional lottery based on the watermelon winning is won, any of 30, 50, 100, 300 is added, and if the additional lottery based on the cherry winning is won, 10, 20, 30, 50 Either is added. When the value of the net increase counter becomes 0, the notification mode and the advantageous section are terminated and the normal section is entered (see FIG. 26).

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the slot machine 10 is in a high probability state, the probability of winning the lottery for shifting to the notification mode is high, and the probability of winning the additional lottery is high. The high probability state corresponds to the RT1 state, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 25. As shown in FIG. 18, the RT1 state shifts only to the case where the slot machine 10 at the time of shipment from the factory is in the initial state and the case where the RAM is cleared. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, in addition to changing the setting, it is possible to change the wave of the ball output by clearing the RAM.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The RT1 state is configured to shift only to the case where the slot machine 10 at the time of shipment from the factory is the initial state and the case where the RAM is cleared. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the game in the RT1 state a special game, and the performance related to the instruction function such as the transition lottery and the additional lottery in the case of the RT1 state and the case of not the RT1 state. It is possible to make a big difference in. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The configuration is such that the RT0 state is changed to the RT1 state when the middle stage re-game winning is established while the BB is not inside. Then, when the middle stage re-game winning is established inside the BB, the RT0 state is not changed to the RT1 state. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the playability of which of the BB and the middle stage re-game wins first when shifting to the RT1 state. Further, when returning from the RT1 state to the RT0 state, it is possible to cause the possibility of being inside the BB under the RT1 state, so that it is more difficult to shift to the RT1 state than the RT0 state before the transition to the RT1 state. It becomes possible to make it.

The winning probability of BB1 is set to about 1/10, the winning probability of BB2 is set to about 1/5, and the RT1 state is set to end when 2000 games are played. With such a configuration, when the RT1 state ends and returns to the RT0 state, it is possible to make it substantially inside the BB. As a result, it becomes possible to make it difficult to shift to the RT1 state again after the end of the RT1 state.

In the two-card game, the middle-stage re-game has a probability of winning about one-half, and the BB2 has a probability of winning about one-fifth. With such a configuration, in the case where the slot machine 10 at the time of shipment from the factory is in the initial state and when the RAM is cleared, if two cards are played several times, the slot machine 10 shifts to the RT1 state or is in the RT0 state. It is possible to confirm the maintenance. As a result, it becomes possible to shift from the two-card game to the three-card game relatively quickly.

In the RT1 state, the middle stage re-game winning is established with the same probability as in the RT0 state. For example, in the RT1 state, it is possible to establish a configuration in which the lower replay prize is established instead of the middle replay prize. However, in such a configuration, if the lower re-game prize is established, there is a concern that the player may detect that the player is not in the RT1 state and end the game. This is because if the RT1 state is not set, the transition lottery and the additional lottery will be performed under a low probability state. On the other hand, if the middle stage re-game winning is established even in the RT1 state, it is possible to prevent the player from being detected by the player through the lottery result of the role whether he / she is staying in the RT0 state or the RT1 state. It becomes possible to solve the above-mentioned concerns suitably. Similarly, if the winning probability of the middle-stage re-game is different between the RT0 state and the RT1 state, there is a concern that the staying game state may be detected through the frequency of establishment of the middle-stage re-game prize. .. However, if the middle stage re-game is won and won with the same probability as in the RT0 state, the above concerns can be suitably resolved.

When the BB state ends, the configuration is such that the state shifts to the RT2 state, and the RT2 state does not shift to the RT1 state. With such a configuration, when the inside of the BB is in the RT0 state, it is possible to reduce the chance of trying to return to the RT0 state in the non-inside of the BB by establishing the BB prize.

In the case of the RT0 state and the case of the RT2 state, the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed under a low probability state. With such a configuration, it is possible to make a game in the RT1 state in which the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed under a high probability state as a special game.

When the lower re-game prize is established while the BB is not inside under the RT2 state, the configuration shifts to the RT3 state, and when 100 games are played under the RT3 state, the configuration shifts to the RT0 state. And said. Then, the configuration is such that the RT3 state does not shift to the RT1 state. With such a configuration, when the BB state ends, it is possible to return from the RT2 state to the RT0 state via the RT3 state, and it is possible to increase the possibility of being inside the BB before returning to the RT0 state. Will be. As a result, it becomes possible to make it difficult to shift to the RT1 state when shifting to the BB state.

The winning probability of BB1 is set to about 1/10, the winning probability of BB2 is set to about 1/5, and the RT3 state is set to end when 100 games are played. With such a configuration, when the RT3 state ends and returns to the RT0 state, it is possible to make it substantially inside the BB. As a result, it becomes possible to make it difficult to shift from the RT0 state to the RT1 state after the end of the RT3 state.

In the RT3 state, the middle stage re-game winning is established with the same probability as in the RT0 state. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being detected by the player through the lottery result of the winning combination, which of the RT2 state and the RT0 state and the RT3 state has been changed.

In the case of the RT3 state, the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed under a low probability state. With such a configuration, it is possible to make a game in the RT1 state in which the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed under a high probability state as a special game.

The winning probability of BB1 is set to about 1/10, the winning probability of BB2 is set to about 1/5, and the RT2 state is set to end when 50 games are played. With such a configuration, when the RT2 state ends and returns to the RT0 state, it is possible to make it substantially inside the BB. As a result, it becomes possible to make it difficult to shift from the RT0 state to the RT1 state after the end of the RT2 state. In addition, in the configuration that shifts to the RT3 state if the lower re-game prize is established while the BB is not inside, by setting the upper limit of 50 times, the RT2 state is more than necessary as a result of not winning the lower re-game. It is possible to avoid continuing for a long time.

In either of the two-card game and the three-card game, the probability of winning the re-game and the small winning combination, that is, the probability of winning other than BB, is the same in each RT state from the RT0 state to the RT3 state. With such a configuration, it is possible to uniquely associate the medal granting performance with the probability of transition to the notification mode and the number of games that can be played under the notification mode (additional performance). As a result, the game in the RT1 state can be made a special game.

When the RAM clear operation is performed, the RT0 state inside the BB is not returned. With such a configuration, for example, the manager of the game hall where the slot machine 10 is installed can return to the RT1 state on any business day.

When the setting change operation is performed, the BB winning status is maintained. With such a configuration, for example, the manager of the game hall where the slot machine 10 is installed can change the settings without worrying about the possibility of shifting to the RT1 state. Certainly, it is possible to return to the RT0 state in the non-internal BB even when the setting change operation is performed. However, with such a configuration, for example, if the manager of the amusement park does not want to shift to the RT1 state, there is a concern that the setting change may hesitate. This is because when the setting change operation is performed, it is necessary for the manager or the like of the game hall to perform the game inside the BB in advance under the RT0 state after the setting change operation is performed. On the other hand, if the configuration is such that the BB winning status is maintained when the setting change operation is performed, the above concern can be suitably resolved.

Two-card game and three-card game can be executed, and BB2 winning and BB2 winning can occur only in the two-card game. With such a configuration, after the inside of the BB2, by starting the three-card game, it is possible to perform the transition lottery to the notification mode and the additional lottery while avoiding the establishment of the BB2 prize. .. As a result, it is possible to avoid the game from becoming complicated, and it is possible to reduce the chance that the player unintentionally establishes the BB2 prize.

On the other hand, if the configuration is such that BB2 winning does not occur in the 3-card game, there is a concern that only the 3-card game may be played without the 2-card game. Then, when only the three-card game is actually played, the event inside the BB2 does not occur, so that the game is played in the RT1 state. Therefore, in this slot machine 10, when three cards are played, BB1 winning and BB1 winning can occur. With such a configuration, it is possible to urge the player to play the two-card game until it is inside the BB2 while preferably resolving the above concerns. If it is inside BB1 instead of inside BB2, it will be necessary to avoid the BB1 symbol and operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so that the BB1 prize will not be established in the three-card game, which complicates the game. Because it will end up.

The probability of winning the middle stage re-game in the two-card game was set to about one half, and the probability of winning the middle stage re-game in the three-card game was set to about one-seventh. With such a configuration, it is possible to establish a middle-stage re-game winning with a smaller number of games when playing two-card games, so it is recommended to play two-card games in the RT0 state inside the BB. It will be possible. In addition, in the two-card game, BB2 is won by about one-fifth, and in the three-card game, BB1 is won by about one-tenth. There is a high possibility that the middle stage re-game will be won. From this point of view, it is possible to encourage the player to play a two-card game in the RT0 state inside the BB.

Only in the three-card game, the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is performed, and the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed in the advantageous section. With such a configuration, it is possible to urge the game after the inside of the BB to be performed by the three-card game. As a result, when the inside of the BB is inside, it is possible to limit the opportunity to shift to the RT1 state by holding such a state.

The RT1 state is configured to end in 2000 games. In the configuration in which the information regarding the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous section is deleted when the advantageous section is terminated, the information regarding the instruction function temporarily stored in one advantageous section is referred to in the next advantageous section. It was difficult to associate one advantageous section with the next advantageous section. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the number of times the RT1 state is terminated is set to 2000 times, which is more than the upper limit of 1500 times in the advantageous section. With such a configuration, it is possible to shift to the advantageous section a plurality of times under the RT1 state, and it is possible to associate one advantageous section with the next advantageous section. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

When the notification mode ends, the advantageous section also ends. That is, when the notification mode ends, the advantageous section ends instead of shifting to the chance mode. In the slot machine 10 capable of associating the advantageous section of 1 with the next advantageous section, the notification mode of 1 and the next notification mode can be set by configuring the slot machine 10 to shift to the notification mode a plurality of times in the advantageous section of 1. There is no need to configure the configuration to associate with. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the advantageous section ends with the maximum number of games, and it is possible to increase the possibility of shifting to the advantageous section a plurality of times under the RT1 state.

The winning probability of the transition lottery in the chance mode is set to increase as the setting becomes higher. In such a configuration, while expecting the player to be able to play with a high setting game machine, there is a concern that the game itself may be avoided in consideration of the possibility of a low setting. However, in the slot machine 10 in which the transition lottery is performed under a high probability state if the state shifts to the RT1 state, it is possible to play the game with the expectation that the state is the RT1 state even if the setting is low. Further, the player who played the game in the RT1 state can play the game while expecting that the setting is not low but high. Furthermore, in a slot machine whose settings can be changed, if the player does not shift to the notification mode or the like by playing the game a reciprocal of the winning probability of the setting 6, for example, the game is often ended. After that, there was a problem that other players also avoided playing on the slot machine. However, in the slot machine 10 in which the probability of transition to the notification mode changes between the RT1 state and another RT state, and the RT1 state continues longer than the upper limit of the advantageous section, the notification mode is entered in the early operation. It is possible to increase the transition probability. As a result, even if the player who contributed to the operation in the early stage finishes the game, it is possible to arouse the game motivation of other players to try playing with the slot machine 10, and the slot machine 10 Can be expected to continue operation. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the operation of the slot machine 10 while improving the game entertainment.

(Second Embodiment)

In the first embodiment described above, the transition of the RT state does not change depending on whether the inside of the BB1 is inside or the inside of the BB2 is inside. The configuration may be such that the transition of the state changes. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, only the differences will be described below.

FIG. 27 is a table showing the correspondence between each index value IV and the winning combination, and the correspondence between each index value IV and the point value PV at the time of three-card game in each game state of “setting 3”. .. FIG. 28 is a table showing the correspondence relationship between each index value IV and the winning combination, and the correspondence relationship between each index value IV and the point value PV at the time of two-card game in each game state of “setting 3”. ..

In the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a supplementary combination is set instead of the lower replay game. More specifically, the compensating combination as a winning combination is one in which any one of a plurality of compensating combinations is provided. Therefore, if the compensating combination is won, the stop switches 42 to 44 may be missed unless the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a predetermined timing. In addition, when winning BB2, all the compensating roles are also won. Therefore, in the BB2 winning game, one of the supplementary winning combination prizes is always established, and the BB2 winning flag is carried over.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing RT state processing in the present embodiment.

In the RT state processing, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT0 state. If the current gaming state is the RT0 state, the process proceeds to step S1402, and it is determined whether or not the BB1 has been won. If BB1 is won, the game status flag stored in the status information storage area 106c is changed to the RT2 flag in step S1403, and this process ends. If BB1 has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1404, and whether or not only the compensator has been won, or more specifically, whether or not only the compensator winning flag indicating that the player has won when IV = 2 is set. Is determined. If only the compensating combination is won, the process proceeds to step S1405, and it is determined whether or not the compensating combination winning is established. If the compensation winning combination is not established, the game status flag stored in the status information storage area 106c is changed to the RT1 flag in step S1406, and this process ends. This process ends as it is when a role other than the compensation role is won and when the compensation role winning is established. If it is determined in step S1401 that the current gaming state is not the RT0 state, the process proceeds to step S1407 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 state. If the current gaming state is the RT1 state, the process proceeds to step S1408 to determine whether or not the BB1 has been won. If BB1 is won, the game status flag stored in the status information storage area 106c is changed to the RT2 flag in step S1409, and this process ends. This process ends as it is when the current game state is not the RT1 state and when the BB1 is not won.

Next, the differences in the BB state processing will be described with reference to FIG.

In the present embodiment, when it is determined in step S609 that the value of the remaining BB game number counter becomes 0, the game status flag stored in the status information storage area 106c in step S610 is not the RT2 flag but the RT0 flag. Change to. After that, this process ends without performing the process of step S611.

Here, the flow of transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.

At the time of shipment from the factory, that is, when the slot machine 10 is in the initial state, the gaming state is the RT0 state. Further, when the manager or the like of the game hall where the slot machine 10 is installed performs the RAM clear operation, all the information stored in the RAM 106 is cleared, and the game state becomes the RT0 state. In this slot machine 10, RAM can be cleared by operating the power switch 71 to turn on the power while operating the reset switch 72 from the state where the power is off.

The RT0 state ends when the compensator is not inside the BB and the compensator prize is not established while the compensator is elected, that is, when the compensator is missed. In such a case, the gaming state shifts from the RT0 state to the RT1 state. At this time, the auxiliary display unit 65 executes an auxiliary effect indicating that the state has shifted to the RT1 state. If BB1 is won before the compensation role is missed, the game state shifts from the RT0 state to the RT2 state. If BB2 is won instead of BB1, the RT0 state continues.

The RT1 state ends when BB1 is won. In such a case, the gaming state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT2 state. If BB2 is won instead of BB1, the RT1 state continues. Further, when the BB2 is won in the RT1 state, the auxiliary effect corresponding to the BB2 winning is executed in the BB2 winning game.

The RT2 state ends when the BB1 prize is established. In such a case, the gaming state shifts from the RT2 state to the BB state. Since the RT2 state is a gaming state that shifts when the inside of the BB1 is inside, the event of winning the BB2 under the RT2 state does not occur.

When the BB2 prize is established, the state shifts to the BB state regardless of the game state at that time.

The BB state ends when 30 games are played under the BB state. When the game is played 30 times in the BB state, the game state shifts to the RT0 state.

Since the processing performed by the main control device 101 when managing the game section is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

Here, the playability of the slot machine 10 will be described.

As described in the first embodiment, in the advantageous section, the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed under a high probability state in the RT1 state, and the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed in the gaming state other than the RT1 state. It is done under low probability conditions. Therefore, it is desirable that a player who desires to play a game in the notification mode plays a game in the RT1 state.

As described above, the RT1 state shifts to the case where the compensating combination is missed before the BB is won under the RT0 state. As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the event of winning only the compensating combination occurs only in the two-card game, and when the two-card game is played, the event of winning the BB1 does not occur. Therefore, in the RT0 state, when two cards are played, it is possible to shift to the RT1 state while avoiding the transition to the RT2 state.

Here, the probability that only the compensator will be elected is about one-third, and the probability that the omission will occur when only the compensator is elected is about one-half. In the two-card game, in addition to the case where only the compensator is won, the compensator prize is also established when the BB2 and all the compensators are won. The probability of winning BB2 and all compensators is about 1 in 3.3. If the BB2 and all the compensator wins are won, the compensator prize is always established. Therefore, if the compensator prize is established, it is highly possible that the inside of the BB2 is inside. Then, when the inside of the BB2 is inside, even if the compensation role is missed, the state does not shift to the RT1 state. However, in the present embodiment, if the BB2 prize is established and the state is shifted to the BB state, the RT0 state can be returned. Therefore, if the number of owned medals is reduced by 30 over 30 games in the BB state, the state can be returned to the RT1 state. To win the BB2 prize, operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the BB2 symbol in the case where only the supplementary role is won, the case where the cherry is won, and the case where the role other than BB2 is not won. Can be established by.

When the state shifts from the RT0 state to the RT1 state, the auxiliary display unit 65 executes an auxiliary effect indicating that the state has shifted to the RT1 state, and when the BB2 is won in the RT1 state, the BB2 winning game is won. The corresponding auxiliary effect is executed. Therefore, the player can grasp that the state has shifted to the RT1 state and that the inside of the BB2 has been entered through the auxiliary effect. When the inside of BB2 is in the RT1 state, the event of winning BB1 does not occur even if the three-card game is played. Further, in the three-card game, the event that the BB2 prize is established does not occur. Therefore, the player who grasps that the game is inside the BB2 can play the subsequent games with three cards to avoid the transition from the RT1 state to another game state, and the transition lottery and the additional lottery. Can be performed under a high probability state.

However, in the RT1 state, since the expected value of medals payout for the three-card game in the normal section and the chance mode is -1.4, for example, only about 36 games can be played with 50 owned medals. Further, the player needs to consider that if the player is inside the BB2 before shifting to the RT1 state under the RT0 state, 30 medals will be lost when returning to the inside of the BB non-inside.

It is also possible to shift to a three-card game while inside the BB2 without establishing a BB2 prize when the inside of the BB2 is inside the RT0 state. In such a case, it is possible to avoid shifting from the RT0 state to another gaming state. In the RT0 state, the expected value of the medal payout for the 3-card game in the normal section and the chance mode is -0.8, so that the transition lottery and the additional lottery will be performed under a low probability state, for example, 50 medals. You can play about 63 games with your own medals.

In the RT0 state, it is also possible to play a three-card game without playing a two-card game. In such a case, it is inside BB1 instead of BB2, and the gaming state shifts to the RT2 state. In the RT2 state, as in the RT0 state, the expected value of the medal payout for the three-card game in the normal section and the chance mode is -0.8, so the transition lottery and the additional lottery will be performed under a low probability state. However, for example, about 63 games can be played with 50 owned medals. However, when such a game is performed, since the BB1 winning flag is carried over, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so that the BB1 winning is not established.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the game is played in the RT1 state, the wave of the ball output becomes rough, and when the game is played in the RT0 state or the RT2 state, the wave of the ball output is gentle. It becomes a playability. Then, the player can play the game under the playability desired by the player, depending on whether the two-card game or the three-card game is played, or which BB is inside.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained in place of or in addition to the effects described in the first embodiment.

When it is inside BB1, it shifts to the RT2 state, and when it is inside BB2, the RT state at that time is maintained. Then, there is a possibility that the inside of the BB1 is inside only the three-card game, and there is a possibility that the inside of the BB2 is inside only the two-card game. With such a configuration, the player can select the RT state desired by the player himself / herself according to the number of bets. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

In the case of inside BB1, the event of winning BB2 does not occur in the two-card game, and in the case of inside BB2, the event of winning BB1 does not occur in the three-card game. With such a configuration, when the inside of BB1 or the inside of BB2 is set, it is possible to avoid the transition to the BB state by changing the number of bets in the subsequent games. As a result, it is possible to fix the RT state desired by the player while avoiding the game from becoming complicated due to an operation or the like for avoiding the establishment of the BB prize.

Only in the three-card game, the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is performed, and the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed in the advantageous section. With such a configuration, it is possible to first select the RT state desired by the player according to the number of bets, and after the transition to the RT state desired by the player, the game can be played with three cards.

In the two-card game, if the compensation role is missed inside the BB, the state is changed from the RT0 state to the RT1 state. With such a configuration, in a two-card game, a new game property is provided in which the RT state changes depending on whether the inside of the BB2 is inside or the compensation role is missed, which occurs first. It becomes possible.

When the inside of BB1 is inside the RT1 state, the RT1 state is maintained. With such a configuration, a player who does not want to shift from the RT1 state to another RT state first plays two cards in the RT1 state, and then plays three games after becoming inside the BB1 to enter the RT1 state. It will be possible to continue the game below.

In the RT1 state, when the inside of the BB1 is inside, the configuration is such that the RT1 state is changed to the RT2 state. With such a configuration, a player who desires a game with a gentle wave of balls can play three cards even if the RT0 state is changed to the RT1 state, and the inside of the BB1 is set. It is possible to shift to the RT2 state where the wave of the ball is gentle and playable.

When the BB state ends, the configuration is such that the state shifts to the RT0 state. With such a configuration, when the playability is different from the player's taste, the BB prize is established and the BB state is terminated, so that the playability is changed to the player's taste. It becomes possible to do. If the playability is different from the player's taste, for example, even though he / she wants to play the game in the RT1 state, he / she becomes inside the BB2 and RT0 before the compensation role is missed. Typical examples are when the ball is fixed in a state, or when it is desired to switch from a game with a rough wave of balls to a game with a gentle wave of balls.

Only in the three-card game, the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is performed, and the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed in the advantageous section. With such a configuration, it is possible to first shift to the RT state desired by the player in the two-card game, set the inside of the BB2, and encourage the subsequent games to be performed in the three-card game.

When the game is played in the RT1 state, the wave of the ball is rough, and when the game is played in the RT0 state or the RT2 state, the wave of the ball is gentle. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide playability that suits both tastes of a player who prefers a game with a rough wave of balls and a player who prefers a game with a gentle wave of balls. Is possible.

In the RT1 state, if a 3-card game is played, the probability of winning other than BB1 is about 1 / 1.4, and if a 2-card game is played, the player will always win a re-game or a small role. .. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the BB2 prize is unintentionally established when the player mistakenly starts the two-card game in the game after the transition to the RT1 state.

When three cards are played, the probability of winning other than BB1 under RT1 state is about 1 / 1.4, and the probability of winning other than BB1 under RT0 state and RT2 state is about 1.1. The configuration is reduced to 1 /.

With such a configuration, it is possible to make the game in the RT1 state a game in which the wave of the ball is rough, and it is possible to make the game in the RT0 state and the RT2 state a game in which the wave of the ball is gentle. .. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to select the playability according to the number of bets.

When the state is changed to the RT1 state, the auxiliary display unit 65 is configured to execute the auxiliary effect indicating that the state is changed to the RT1 state. With such a configuration, the player may play three cards after the auxiliary effect is performed. Therefore, even if the number of bets needs to be changed, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming complicated.

When BB2 is won in the RT1 state, the auxiliary effect corresponding to the BB2 winning is executed in the BB2 winning game. With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to play the game in the RT state desired by the player himself / herself. Further, in such a configuration, by playing the three-card game after the auxiliary effect corresponding to the BB2 winning is executed, it is possible to play the game in the RT1 state while avoiding the establishment of the BB2 prize. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform an operation or the like for avoiding the establishment of the BB2 prize, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming complicated.

The content is not limited to the description of each of the above-described embodiments, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(1) In the first embodiment, the probability of winning the re-game and the small winning combination is the same in each RT state from the RT0 state to the RT3 state. The probability of winning the game may be different, or the probability of winning the small winning combination may be the same, but the probability of winning the re-game may be different. Further, the probability of winning the re-game and the probability of winning the small winning combination may be different.

(2) In the first embodiment described above, the middle stage replay prize is established in the RT0 state, RT1 state, and RT3 state, and the lower stage regame prize is established in the RT2 state, but the configuration is limited to this. It goes without saying that it is not a thing. For example, the middle stage replay prize may be established in the RT0 state and the RT3 state, and the lower stage replay prize may be established in the RT1 state and the RT2 state. In addition, the upper re-game prize is established in the RT0 state, the middle re-game prize is established in the RT1 state, the lower re-game prize is established in the RT2 state, the right-up re-game prize is established in the RT3 state, and so on. The RT state and the mode in which the re-game winning prize is established may be configured to uniquely correspond to each other.

(3) In the first embodiment, the RT1 state is configured to end in 2000 games, but if the number of times is larger than 1500 times, which is the upper limit of the advantageous section, the same as in the first embodiment. Can produce the effects of. Therefore, the RT1 state may be configured to end in 3000 games, the RT1 state may be configured to end in 7000 games, or the RT1 state may be configured to end in 18000 games. If the RT1 state is configured to end in 18,000 games, the RT1 state can be continued over multiple business days unless the manager of the game hall performs a RAM clear operation or a setting change operation. Become.

(4) In the first embodiment described above, the BB winning status is maintained even if the setting change operation is performed, but the BB winning status may be returned to the inside of the BB as in the RAM clear operation.

(5) In the first embodiment described above, the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed in the RT1 state under a high probability state, and the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed in the other RT state under a low probability state. However, the transition lottery and the addition lottery may be performed in the RT1 state under a low probability state, and the transition lottery and the addition lottery may be performed in another RT state under a high probability state. Needless to say, there may be a difference in the winning probabilities of the transition lottery and the additional lottery in the RT state other than the RT1 state.

(6) In the first embodiment described above, the transition lottery and the addition lottery are performed in the RT1 state under a high probability state, and the transition lottery and the addition lottery are performed in the other RT state under a low probability state. However, in the RT1 state, only the transition lottery is performed under the high probability state, and in the other RT states, only the transition lottery is performed under the low probability state. Then, the additional lottery may be performed with a common winning probability regardless of the RT state at that time. On the contrary, in the RT1 state, only the additional lottery is performed under the high probability state, and in the other RT states, only the additional lottery is performed under the low probability state. Then, the transition lottery may be configured to be performed with a common winning probability regardless of the RT state at that time.

(7) In the first embodiment described above, one type of RT1 state is provided, but a plurality of types of RT1 states may be provided to shift from the RT0 state to any of the RT1 states. For example, the RT1 state 1 that ends in 2000 games, the RT1 state 2 that ends in 6000 games, and the RT1 state 3 that ends in 18000 games are provided. When the game winning is established, the game shifts to the RT1 state 1, when the middle-stage re-game winning is established, the transition to the RT1 state 2, and when the upper re-game winning is established, the transition to the RT1 state 3 is established.

(8) In the first embodiment, the two-card game and the three-card game can be executed, but it goes without saying that the configuration may be such that only the three-card game can be executed. .. However, in such a configuration, as described above, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so as to avoid the establishment of the BB1 prize.

(9) In the first embodiment, the number of terminations of the RT2 state is set to 50 and the number of terminations of the RT3 state is set to 100, but the number of terminations of the RT2 state and the RT3 state is arbitrary. However, in order to end the RT state after being inside the BB, it is desirable that the reciprocal of the BB winning probability be 4.5 times or more. For example, when the BB winning probability is one-fifth, the number of ends is set to 23 or more. This is because, in the case of such a configuration, the possibility that the RT state ends while the BB is not inside is less than 1% (specifically, about 0.87%).

(10) In the first embodiment described above, the configuration shifts to the RT2 state after the end of the BB state, but the configuration shifts to the RT0 state may be used. Further, although the configuration is such that the RT2 state can be changed to the RT3 state, the RT2 state may be changed to the RT0 state without providing the RT3 state.

(11) In the first embodiment described above, when the middle stage re-game winning is established while the BB is not inside, the state is changed from the RT0 state to the RT1 state. However, when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, RT0 Any configuration may be used to shift from the state to the RT1 state. For example, if the game can be played 20 times without being inside the BB, the RT0 state is changed to the RT1 state.

(12) In the first embodiment described above, when the first prize is established, the state shifts to the infinite RT1 state, and when the second prize is established, the state shifts to the infinite RT2 state, and the infinite RT1 state and the infinite RT2 state are the first prizes. Or, it is configured so that it can be moved back and forth when the second prize is established, and when it is inside the BB, it is fixed in the infinite RT state at that time, that is, even if the first prize and the second prize are established, the other The configuration may not shift to the infinite RT state.

(13) In the first embodiment, the configuration may be such that the inside of the BB is notified.

(14) In the second embodiment described above, when two cards are played in the RT1 state, the player always wins the re-game or the small winning combination. Not to mention. However, as in the second embodiment, it is desirable that the player wins the re-game or the small winning combination with a higher probability than the three-card game.

(15) In the second embodiment described above, when the BB1 is won, the game always shifts to the RT2 state. However, when the BB1 prize is established in the BB1 winning game, the player directly shifts to the RT2 state without going through the RT2 state. It may be configured to shift to the BB state. Specifically, when it is determined that the BB1 has been won in step S1402 of FIG. 29, it is further determined whether or not the BB1 prize has been established, and if the BB1 prize has not been established, the state shifts to the RT2 state in step S1403. If the BB1 prize is established, the RT state processing is terminated as it is.

(16) In each of the above-described embodiments, the transition lottery and the additional lottery are performed only in the three-card game, but the transition lottery and the additional lottery may be performed in the two-card game as well.

(17) In each of the above embodiments, the notification mode ends when the net increase number reaches 120 sheets, but the notification mode may end when the payout number reaches 120 sheets. , The notification mode may be terminated when the number of games is 50.

(18) In each of the above embodiments, the net increased number of additional lottery is performed in the notification mode, but the net increased number of additional lottery may not be performed.

(19) In each of the above embodiments, a continuous lottery may be performed in the notification mode end game, or a continuous lottery may be performed in the notification mode transition game. In addition, a continuous lottery may be performed in a predetermined game under the notification mode. Even with these configurations, if the winning probabilities of the continuous lottery are different between the RT1 state and the other RT states, it can be expected that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments will be obtained.

(20) In each of the above embodiments, 700 is set as the number of transition games when shifting to the advantageous section, but the number of transition games to be set is arbitrary. Further, the number of transition games set in the RT1 state and the other RT states may be different.

(21) In each of the above embodiments, the transition lottery is won with a probability of about one-fifth in the chance mode transition game, and thereafter, the transition lottery is won with a winning probability according to the RT state at that time every 100 games. It may be configured to be used. As described above, even when the transition lottery is performed according to the number of staying games in the chance mode, it can be expected that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained.

(22) In each of the above embodiments, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the push order bell is won under the chance mode, but the configuration is such that the stop switch 42 to 44 is notified with a lower probability than the notification mode. May be good.

(23) In each of the above embodiments, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 can be notified when the section shifts to the advantageous section, but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration, and the operation timing of the predetermined stop switch can be determined. The configuration may be notified, or the operation timing and operation method may be notified. That is, the advantageous section may be a game section in which the instruction function of the stop switch can be operated. In addition, the normal section may be a game section in which the instruction function of the stop switch for establishing the small winning combination does not operate.

(24) The combination of each symbol that wins a prize in each of the above embodiments is an example, and is not limited to the combination of these symbols. In addition, the number of combinations of symbols that can be won is arbitrary.

(25) In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine having the BB state has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the slot machine may be a slot machine having the RB state, or the BB state and the RB. It may be a slot machine having both states. Further, the slot machine may have other gaming states such as a CB state and an MB state.

(26) In each of the above-described embodiments, the configuration is such that a 3-card game and a 2-card game can be executed, but in addition to this, a 1-card game may also be executed, or a 3-card game and a 1-card game can be executed. May be an executable configuration.

(27) In each of the above embodiments, as the privilege to be given, in addition to the privilege of shifting the game state and the privilege of re-gaming, the privilege of paying out medals is provided, but the configuration is limited to such a configuration. It is not a thing, but it may be a configuration in which some privilege is given to the player. For example, a prize other than the medal may be paid out instead of the privilege of paying out the medal. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages medals owned by a player by credit, an increase in credited medals corresponds to granting a privilege.

(28) In each of the above embodiments, a slot machine in which three reels are provided in parallel and one line is provided as an effective line has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and for example, five reels are arranged in parallel. It may be a slot machine provided with the above, or a slot machine having 5 effective lines.

(29) In each of the above embodiments, a specific example of the slot machine 10 is shown, but it may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, among the slot machines, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having ball throwing and ball payout functions such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a game machine is used instead of a slot machine, only the ball can be treated as a game value in the game hall, which is a game value seen in the current game hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the locations where game machines are installed can be solved.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiment are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

Pachinko machine A1. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
As a game state, an advantageous state (advantageous section) in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be operated, a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate, and a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate. Have,
When the lottery result of the combination is the special combination (BB2) winning and the combination of the special symbols (BB2 symbols) is stopped at the effective position, the special gaming period transition means (main) for shifting to the special gaming period (BB state). The BB state transition function S604) of the control device 101 and
If the lottery result of the combination is the special combination winning and the combination of the special symbols does not stop at the effective position, the special combination winning is reserved and stored until the combination of the special symbols stops at the effective position. Reservation storage means (BB2 winning flag carry-over function of main control device 101)
If the lottery result of the combination is the specified combination (middle stage re-game) winning in the predetermined game period (RT0 state) and the combination of the specified patterns stops at the effective position, the special combination winning is specified if it is not reserved and stored. The specified game period transition means (RT1 state transition function S504 of the main control device 101) for shifting to the game period (RT1 state), and
When a predetermined number of games (2000 times) are played in the predetermined game period, a predetermined game period transition means (RT0 state transition function S509 of the main control device 101) for shifting from the predetermined game period to the predetermined game period. ) And
In the game times in which the special combination is won and the combination of the special symbols does not stop at the effective position, and the game times in which the special combination winning is reserved and stored, the specified game is started from the predetermined game period. While not shifting to the period, the configuration is such that the specified game period can be shifted to the predetermined game period.
A gaming machine characterized in that the performance relating to the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on whether the game period is the specified game period or the predetermined game period.

According to this game machine, if the specified combination is won and the combination of the specified patterns is stopped at the effective position before the special combination is won in the predetermined game period, the predetermined game period is shifted to the specified game period. On the other hand, if the special combination is won before the specified combination is won in the predetermined game period, the predetermined game period does not shift to the specified game period. Then, the performance related to the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on whether the game period is the specified game period or the predetermined game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the game playability in an advantageous state depending on which of the special combination and the prescribed combination is won first in the predetermined game period.

In addition, when a predetermined number of games are played in the specified game period, the game shifts from the specified game period to the predetermined game period. Then, when the special role winning is reserved and stored in the specified game period, the game is played in the predetermined game period in the situation where the special role winning is reserved and stored. Even if it stops at the effective position, it does not shift from the predetermined game period to the specified game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance of shifting from the predetermined game period after the end of the specified game period to the specified game period again, and it is possible to limit the number of times of transition to the specified game period. As a result, it is possible to provide a large difference in the performance of giving the game value used for the game between the specified game period and the predetermined game period.

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Pachinko machine A2. The gaming machine A1 is characterized in that when the game is played a predetermined number of times, the ratio of winning the special combination is higher than the ratio of not winning the special combination.

According to this game machine, when a specified number of games are played, the ratio of winning a special role is higher than the ratio of not winning a special role. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the proportion of special winnings reserved and stored at the end of the prescribed game period, and it is difficult to shift to the specified game period again after the end of the specified game period. It becomes possible to make it.

In addition, if the ratio of winning a special role is 99% or more when a specified number of games are played, it is possible to make a configuration that hardly shifts to the specified game period after the end of the specified game period. It becomes.

Game machine A3. In the game machine A1 or the game machine A2, the lottery result of the combination can be the specified combination winning in the specified game period, and the probability that the lottery result of the combination will be the specified combination winning is the predetermined game period. A gaming machine characterized in that the configuration is equal to that of the specified gaming period.

According to this gaming machine, in the prescribed gaming period, the prescribed winning combination is won with the same probability as the predetermined gaming period. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being detected by the player through the lottery result of the winning combination, whether he / she is staying in the predetermined game period or the prescribed game period.

Pachinko machine A4. In any of the game machines A1 to the game machine A3, when the special game period ends, the game shifts to the second predetermined game period (RT2 state), and the second predetermined game period is changed to the specified game period. A game machine characterized by having a configuration that does not shift to.

According to this game machine, when the special game period ends, the game shifts to the second predetermined game period, and the second predetermined game period does not shift to the prescribed game period. With such a configuration, when a special role is won during a predetermined game period, it is possible to reduce the chance of trying to avoid the reserved memory of the special role by stopping the combination of special symbols at an effective position. It will be possible.

Pachinko machine A5. The game machine A4 is characterized in that the performance related to the instruction function in the advantageous state is the same in the case of the predetermined game period and the case of the second predetermined game period.

According to the present gaming machine, the performance related to the instruction function in the advantageous state is the same in the case of the predetermined game period and the case of the second predetermined game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the game during the specified game period a special game.

Game machine A6. In the game machine A4 or the game machine A5, when the lottery result of the combination is won in the second predetermined combination (lower re-game) and the combination of the second specified pattern is stopped at the effective position in the second predetermined game period. , The third predetermined game period transition means (RT3 state transition function S513 of the main control device 101) for shifting to the third predetermined game period (RT3 state) if the special combination winning is not reserved and stored, and the third predetermined game. When a predetermined third predetermined number of games (100 times) is played in the period, the third predetermined game period ending means (RT0 state of the main control device 101) for shifting from the third predetermined game period to the predetermined game period. A gaming machine including a transition function S518), which is configured so as not to shift from the third predetermined gaming period to the specified gaming period.

According to this game machine, if the lottery result of the combination becomes the second specified combination winning and the combination of the second specified pattern stops at the effective position in the second predetermined game period, the special combination winning is not reserved and stored. It shifts to the third predetermined game period. Then, when a predetermined third predetermined number of games are played in the third predetermined game period, the game shifts from the third predetermined game period to the predetermined game period. There is no transition from the third predetermined game period to the specified game period. With such a configuration, when the special game period ends, it is possible to return to the predetermined game period from the second predetermined game period to the third predetermined game period, and the special role is won by the time the return to the predetermined game period. It is possible to increase the ratio of reserved memory. As a result, it becomes possible to make it difficult to shift to the specified gaming period when shifting to the special gaming period.

Pachinko machine A7. The game machine A6 is characterized in that when the third predetermined number of games are played, the ratio of winning the special combination is higher than the ratio of not winning the special combination.

According to this game machine, when a third predetermined number of games are played, the ratio of winning a special role is higher than the rate of not winning a special role. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the proportion of special winnings reserved and stored at the end of the third predetermined game period, and after the end of the third predetermined game period, the specified game period starts from the specified game period. It becomes possible to make the transition to.

In addition, if the ratio of winning a special role is 99% or more when the third predetermined number of games is played, the configuration does not almost shift to the specified game period after the end of the third predetermined game period. It becomes possible to do.

Pachinko machine A8. In the game machine A6 or the game machine A7, the lottery result of the combination can be the specified combination winning in the third predetermined game period, and the probability that the lottery result of the combination will be the specified combination winning is the predetermined value. A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming period and the third predetermined gaming period are equal to each other.

According to this gaming machine, in the third predetermined gaming period, the prescribed combination is won with the same probability as the predetermined gaming period. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being detected by the player through the lottery result of the winning combination, whether he / she is staying in the predetermined gaming period or the third predetermined gaming period.

Pachinko machine A9. The game machines A6 to A8 are characterized in that the performance related to the instruction function in the advantageous state is the same in the case of the predetermined game period and the case of the third predetermined game period. Game machine.

According to the present gaming machine, the performance related to the instruction function in the advantageous state is the same in the case of the predetermined game period and the case of the third predetermined game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the game during the specified game period a special game.

Pachinko machine A10. When any of the game machines A6 to the game machine A9 has played a predetermined number of times (50 times) in the second predetermined game period, the second predetermined game period to the predetermined game period A gaming machine provided with a second predetermined gaming period ending means (RT0 state transition function S509 of the main control device 101).

According to the game machine, when a predetermined second predetermined number of games are played in the second predetermined game period, the game shifts from the second predetermined game period to the predetermined game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the second predetermined game period from continuing longer than necessary as a result of not winning the second prescribed combination. In addition, if the special combination winning is reserved and stored before the second prescribed combination is won in the second predetermined game period, it is possible to shift to the predetermined game period with the special combination winning reserved and stored.

Game machine A11. The gaming machine A10 is characterized in that when the second predetermined number of games are played, the ratio of winning the special combination is higher than the ratio of not winning the special combination.

According to this game machine, when the second predetermined number of games are played, the ratio of winning the special role is higher than the rate of not winning the special role. With such a configuration, when shifting from the second predetermined game period to the predetermined game period, it is possible to increase the ratio of the special winning combination being reserved and stored, and the predetermined after the end of the second predetermined game period. It becomes possible to make it difficult to shift from the game period to the prescribed game period.

Game machine A12. One of the game machines A1 to the game machine A11 is characterized in that the probability that the lottery result of the winning combination is equal to the winning combination other than the special winning combination is equal in the gaming period other than the special gaming period. Game machine.

According to this game machine, the probability of winning a role other than the special role does not change when the game period shifts from the predetermined game period to the game period other than the special game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to uniquely associate the game value-adding performance used for the game with the operating performance of the instruction function in the advantageous state. As a result, it becomes possible to make the game during the specified game period a special game.

Game machine A13. When the first specific operation (RAM clear operation) is performed in any of the game machines A1 to the game machine A12, the game period is set as the predetermined game period, and the reservation storage means reserves the special combination winning. A game machine characterized in that it is equipped with a means to make it in a non-reserved state.

According to this game machine, when the first specific operation is performed, the game period becomes a predetermined game period, and the special winning combination is not reserved and stored. With such a configuration, even if the game machine is in a state after being played, it is possible to return the game machine to a state in which the game machine can be shifted to a specified game period by performing the first specific operation.

Game machine A14. The game machine A13 is characterized in that a first specific operation means (reset switch 72, power switch 71) for performing the first specific operation is provided inside the game machine.

According to this gaming machine, since the first specific operating means for performing the first specific operation is provided inside the gaming machine, only the manager of the game hall where the gaming machine is installed can perform the first specific operation. It will be possible.

Pachinko machine A15. Lottery probability changing means (winning probability setting function of the main control device 101) for changing the lottery probability of the winning combination when the second specific operation (setting change operation) is performed in any of the game machines A1 to A13. The gaming machine is characterized by comprising a holding means (RAM 106 of the main control device 101) for holding the reserved storage state of the reserved storage means when the second specific operation is performed.

According to this game machine, when the second specific operation is performed, the lottery probability of the winning combination can be changed, while the reserved memory status of winning the special winning combination is retained. With such a configuration, for example, the manager of the game hall where the game machine is installed can change the lottery probability of the winning combination without worrying about the possibility of shifting to the specified game period.

Game machine A16. In the game machines A1 to A15, the game can be started when the game value (medal) of the first bet number (2) is input and when the game value of the second bet number (3) is input. The game is characterized in that the special combination can be won and the combination of the special symbols can be stopped at the effective position only in the game based on the input of the game value of the first bet number. Machine.

According to this gaming machine, only a game based on the input of the game value of the first bet number can win a special role and the combination of special symbols can be stopped at an effective position. With such a configuration, after the special winning combination is reserved and stored, if the game is started by inputting the game value of the second bet number, it is possible to prevent the combination of special symbols from stopping at the effective position. It will be possible. As a result, it is possible to avoid complicating the game, and it is possible to reduce the chance that the player unintentionally stops the combination of special symbols at an effective position.

Pachinko machine A17. In the game machine A16, when the lottery result of the combination is the second special combination winning (BB1 winning) and the combination of the second special symbols (BB1 symbols) is stopped at the effective position, the second special gaming period (BB1 winning) A combination of the second special game period transition means (BB state transition function S604 of the main control device 101) for shifting to the BB state) and the second special combination winning result of the winning combination of the second special pattern. Does not stop at the effective position, the second reserved storage means (BB1 winning flag of the main control device 101) reserves and stores the second special combination winning until the combination of the second special symbols stops at the effective position. When the lottery result of the combination is the specified combination winning and the combination of the specified patterns is stopped at the effective position in the predetermined game period, the carry-over function) is provided. 2 If the winning of the special role is not reserved and stored, the game is shifted to the specified game period, and the game times in which the combination of the second special pattern is not stopped at the effective position while winning the second special role. In the game times in which the second special winning combination is reserved and stored, the predetermined game period does not shift to the predetermined game period, while the predetermined game period can shift to the predetermined game period. Only in the game based on the input of the game value of the second bet number, the second special combination can be won and the combination of the second special symbols can be stopped at the effective position, and the reserved storage means is the special. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the winning combination is reserved and stored, the second special winning combination is not won in the game based on the input of the game value of the second bet number.

According to this gaming machine, in a game based on the input of the game value of the second bet number, the second special combination can be won and the combination of the second special symbols can be stopped at the effective position. With such a configuration, it is possible to shift from the predetermined game period to the specified game period by assuming that the special winning combination is not reserved and stored by not performing the game based on the input of the game value of the first bet number. It is possible to avoid the game being played under the circumstances.

Pachinko machine A18. The gaming machine A17 is characterized in that it is configured to shift to the second predetermined gaming period when the second special gaming period ends, and is configured not to shift from the second predetermined gaming period to the prescribed gaming period. A game machine to be.

According to this game machine, when the second special game period ends, the game shifts to the second predetermined game period, and the second predetermined game period does not shift to the prescribed game period. With such a configuration, when the second special role is won during the predetermined game period, it is attempted to avoid the reserved memory of the second special role by stopping the combination of the second special symbols at the effective position. Opportunities can be reduced.

Pachinko machine A19. In any of the game machines A16 to A18, when the game value of the first bet number is input and the game is started, the game is started as compared with the case where the game value of the second bet number is input and the game is started. A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of winning the prescribed role is high.

According to this gaming machine, when the game is started by inputting the game value of the first bet number, the probability of winning the prescribed combination is higher than when the game is started by inputting the game value of the second bet number. Become. With such a configuration, when the special winning combination is not reserved and stored, it is possible to prompt the player to enter the game value of the first bet number and play the game.

Game machine A20. In any of the game machines A16 to A19, when the game value of the second bet number is input and the game is started, the game is started as compared with the case where the game value of the first bet number is input and the game is started. A gaming machine characterized in that the performance related to the instruction function in the advantageous state is enhanced.

According to this gaming machine, when the game is started by inputting the game value of the second bet number, the performance related to the instruction function in the advantageous state is higher than that when the game is started by inputting the game value of the first bet number. It gets higher. With such a configuration, it is possible to encourage the game after the special winning combination is reserved and stored by inputting the game value of the second bet number. As a result, when the special winning combination is reserved and stored, it is possible to limit the opportunity to shift to the specified game period by maintaining such a state.

Game machine B1. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
As a game state, an advantageous state (advantageous section) in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be operated, a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate, and a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate. Have,
When the lottery result of the combination is the special combination winning (BB2 winning) and the combination of the special symbols (BB2 symbols) is stopped at the effective position, the special gaming period transition means (BB state) is shifted to the special gaming period (BB state). BB state transition function S604) of the main controller 101 and
If the lottery result of the combination is the special combination winning and the combination of the special symbols does not stop at the effective position, the special combination winning is reserved and stored until the combination of the special symbols stops at the effective position. Reservation storage means (BB2 winning flag carry-over function of main control device 101)
When the first condition (middle stage re-game winning is established) is satisfied in the predetermined game period (RT0 state), the specified game period transition means (RT1 state transition function S504 of the main control device 101) is shifted to the prescribed game period (RT1 state). With and
When the special combination winning is reserved and stored in the predetermined game period, the predetermined game period is retained without shifting to the specified game period even if the first condition is satisfied.
A gaming machine characterized in that the performance relating to the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on whether the game period is the specified game period or the predetermined game period.

According to this game machine, if the first condition is satisfied before the special winning combination is reserved and stored in the predetermined game period, the game shifts from the predetermined game period to the specified game period. On the other hand, if the special winning combination is reserved and stored in the predetermined game period, the predetermined game period does not shift to the specified game period even if the first condition is satisfied. Then, the performance related to the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on whether the game period is the specified game period or the predetermined game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the game machine having the performance related to the instruction function in the advantageous state according to the game period, and it is possible to change the subsequent game playability depending on the timing at which the first condition is satisfied.

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Game machine B2. The gaming machine B1 is characterized in that the predetermined gaming period and the specified gaming period have a configuration in which the probability that the lottery result of the winning combination is won by a winning combination other than the special winning combination is equal. ..

According to this game machine, the probability of winning a role other than a special role is equal in the predetermined game period and the specified game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to uniquely associate the game value-adding performance used for the game with the operating performance of the instruction function in the advantageous state. As a result, it becomes possible to make the game during the specified game period a special game.

Game machine B3. When the game machine B1 or the game machine B2 is played a predetermined number of times (2000 times) in the specified game period, the above-mentioned regulation is made regardless of whether or not the special combination winning is reserved and stored. A gaming machine provided with a predetermined game period transition means (RT0 state transition function S509 of the main control device 101) for shifting from the game period to the predetermined game period.

According to this game machine, when a predetermined number of games are played in a predetermined game period, the game shifts from the specified game period to the predetermined game period regardless of whether or not the special winning combination is reserved and stored. With such a configuration, it is possible to set the specified game period as the game period for which the maximum number of times is set, and it is possible to make the game in the specified game period a special game. In addition, since the special combination winning is reserved and stored, the configuration shifts to the predetermined game period. Therefore, when the predetermined game period shifts to the predetermined game period, the predetermined game period does not shift to the prescribed game period. Can be. As a result, it is possible to limit the number of transitions to the specified game period, and it is possible to provide a large difference in the performance of giving the game value used for the game between the specified game period and the predetermined game period.

Game machine B4. In the game machine B3, when a predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 times) is played in the advantageous state, the advantageous state ending means (main control device 101) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state. The advantageous section end function S1103) and the erasing means (initialization processing function S1105 of the main control device 101) for erasing the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous state when the advantageous state is terminated. The gaming machine is characterized in that the specified number of times is set to a number larger than the upper limit number of times.

According to the gaming machine, the advantageous state ends when a predetermined maximum number of games have been played. When the advantageous state ends, the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after the transition to the advantageous state is deleted. In the configuration in which the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous state is deleted when the advantageous state is terminated, the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored in one advantageous state is referred to in the next advantageous state. It was difficult to associate one advantageous state with the next advantageous state. Therefore, in this gaming machine, the specified number of times that the specified game period ends is set to be larger than the upper limit number of times that the advantageous state ends. With such a configuration, it is possible to configure the configuration so that the advantageous state can be shifted to the advantageous state a plurality of times in the specified game period, and it is possible to associate one advantageous state with the next advantageous state.

Game machine B5. In the game machine B4, the advantageous state includes a first game mode (chance mode) and a second game mode (notification mode) in which the instruction function is activated more frequently than the first game mode. Then, when the second game mode ends, the advantageous state second end means (advantageous section end function S1305 of the main control device 101) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state is provided. A game machine to play.

According to this game machine, the advantageous state has a first game mode and a second game mode in which the instruction function operates more frequently than the first game mode, and the second game mode ends. If this is the case, the advantageous state ends and the normal state is entered. In the game machine capable of associating the advantageous state of 1 with the next advantageous state, the second game mode of 1 can be set by configuring the game machine so that the advantageous state of 1 can be shifted to the second game mode a plurality of times in the advantageous state of 1. It is not necessary to configure the configuration to associate with the next second game mode. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the advantageous state ends with the maximum number of games, and it is possible to increase the possibility of shifting to the advantageous state a plurality of times in the specified game period.

Game machine B6. The game machine B5 includes a transition determination means (transition lottery function S1105 of the main control device 101) for determining whether or not to shift from the first game mode to the second game mode, and the transition determination means A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of determining a transition from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode is higher in the defined gaming period than in the predetermined gaming period.

According to this gaming machine, the predetermined gaming period is easier to shift to the second gaming mode than the predetermined gaming period. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the performance of adding the game value during the specified game period, and it is possible to make the game during the specified game period a special game.

Game machine B7. In the game machine B6, a first setting state in which the winning probability of the winning combination is the first probability, and a second setting state in which the winning probability of the winning combination is a second probability higher than the first probability. The probability that the transition determination means determines to shift from the first game mode to the second game mode during the predetermined game period is higher in the second set state than in the first set state. A game machine characterized by having a structure that is higher than that.

According to the game machine, in the predetermined game period, the second set state is easier to shift to the second game mode than the first set state. In such a configuration, while expecting the player to be able to play with the game machine in the second set state, there is a concern that the game itself may be avoided in consideration of the possibility of the first set state. However, in this game machine, which makes it easier to shift to the second game mode if the game shifts to the specified game period, it is possible to play the game with the expectation that the game will be in the specified game period even in the first set state. Become. In addition, the player who played the game during the specified game period can play the game while expecting that it is in the second set state instead of the first set state. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation of the game machine while improving the game entertainment.

Game machine B8. In any of the game machines B1 to the game machine B7, the first condition is that the lottery result of the combination is the specified combination (middle stage re-game) and the combination of the specified patterns is stopped at the effective position. A game machine characterized by that.

According to this game machine, if the specified combination is won and the combination of the specified patterns is stopped at the effective position before the special combination is won in the predetermined game period, the predetermined game period is shifted to the specified game period. On the other hand, if the special combination is won before the specified combination is won in the predetermined game period, the predetermined game period does not shift to the specified game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the game playability in an advantageous state depending on which of the special combination and the prescribed combination is won first in the predetermined game period.

Game machine C1. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
As a game state, an advantageous state (advantageous section) in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be operated, a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate, and a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate. Have,
When the game is played a predetermined upper limit number of times (1500 times) in the advantageous state, the advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state (advantageous section ending function S1103 of the main control device 101). When,
When terminating the advantageous state, an erasing means (initialization processing function S1105 of the main control device 101) for erasing the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous state, and
When the transition condition (middle stage re-game winning is established while the BB is not inside) is satisfied in the predetermined game period (RT0 state), the specified game period transition means (RT1 state of the main control device 101) is shifted to the specified game period (RT1 state). Migration function S504) and
When a predetermined number of games (2000 times) are played in the predetermined game period, a predetermined game period transition means (RT0 state transition function S509 of the main control device 101) for shifting from the predetermined game period to the predetermined game period. ) And
When the transition from the prescribed game period to the predetermined game period is made, the transition condition is less likely to be satisfied than the predetermined game period before the transition to the prescribed game period.
The performance related to the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on whether the game period is the specified game period or the predetermined game period.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specified number of times is set to a number larger than the upper limit number of times.

According to this gaming machine, when the transition condition is satisfied in the predetermined gaming period, the transition from the predetermined gaming period to the prescribed gaming period is performed. When a predetermined number of games are played in the specified game period, the game shifts from the specified game period to the predetermined game period. Then, the performance related to the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on whether the game period is the specified game period or the predetermined game period. Further, when the predetermined game period is shifted to the predetermined game period, the transition condition is less likely to be satisfied than the predetermined game period before the transition to the prescribed game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance of shifting from the predetermined game period after the end of the specified game period to the specified game period again, and it is possible to limit the number of times of transition to the specified game period. As a result, it is possible to provide a large difference in the performance of giving the game value used for the game between the specified game period and the predetermined game period.

In addition, the advantageous state ends when a predetermined upper limit number of games is played. When the advantageous state ends, the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after the transition to the advantageous state is deleted. In the configuration in which the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous state is deleted when the advantageous state is terminated, the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored in one advantageous state is referred to in the next advantageous state. It was difficult to associate one advantageous state with the next advantageous state. Therefore, in this gaming machine, the specified number of times that the specified game period ends is set to be larger than the upper limit number of times that the advantageous state ends. With such a configuration, it is possible to configure the configuration so that the advantageous state can be shifted to the advantageous state a plurality of times in the specified game period, and it is possible to associate one advantageous state with the next advantageous state.

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Game machine C2. In the game machine C1, the advantageous state includes a first game mode (chance mode) and a second game mode (notification mode) in which the instruction function is activated more frequently than the first game mode. Then, when the second game mode ends, the advantageous state second end means (advantageous section end function S1305 of the main control device 101) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state is provided. A game machine to play.

According to this game machine, the advantageous state has a first game mode and a second game mode in which the instruction function operates more frequently than the first game mode, and the second game mode ends. If this is the case, the advantageous state ends and the normal state is entered. In the game machine capable of associating the advantageous state of 1 with the next advantageous state, the second game mode of 1 can be set by configuring the game machine so that the advantageous state of 1 can be shifted to the second game mode a plurality of times in the advantageous state of 1. It is not necessary to configure the configuration to associate with the next second game mode. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the advantageous state ends with the maximum number of games, and it is possible to increase the possibility of shifting to the advantageous state a plurality of times in the specified game period.

Game machine C3. The game machine C2 includes a transition determination means (transition lottery function S1105 of the main control device 101) for determining whether or not to shift from the first game mode to the second game mode, and the transition determination means A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of determining a transition from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode is higher in the defined gaming period than in the predetermined gaming period.

According to this gaming machine, the predetermined gaming period is easier to shift to the second gaming mode than the predetermined gaming period. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the performance of adding the game value during the specified game period, and it is possible to make the game during the specified game period a special game.

Game machine C4. In the game machine C3, a first setting state in which the winning probability of the winning combination is the first probability, and a second setting state in which the winning probability of the winning combination is a second probability higher than the first probability. The probability that the transition determination means determines to shift from the first game mode to the second game mode during the predetermined game period is higher in the second set state than in the first set state. A game machine characterized by having a structure that is higher than that.

According to the game machine, in the predetermined game period, the second set state is easier to shift to the second game mode than the first set state. In such a configuration, while expecting the player to be able to play with the game machine in the second set state, there is a concern that the game itself may be avoided in consideration of the possibility of the first set state. However, in this game machine, which makes it easier to shift to the second game mode if the game shifts to the specified game period, it is possible to play the game with the expectation that the game will be in the specified game period even in the first set state. Become. In addition, the player who played the game during the specified game period can play the game while expecting that it is in the second set state instead of the first set state. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation of the game machine while improving the game entertainment.

Pachinko machine C5. In any of the game machines C1 to the game machine C4, when the lottery result of the combination is the special combination winning (BB2 winning) and the combination of the special symbols (BB2 symbols) stops at the effective position, the special gaming period The special game period transition means (BB state transition function S604 of the main control device 101) for transitioning to (BB state) and the lottery result of the combination are the special combination winning, and the combination of the special symbols is in the effective position. If not stopped, the transition condition is provided with a reservation storage means (BB2 winning flag carry-over function of the main control device 101) that reserves and stores the special combination winning until the combination of the special symbols stops at the effective position. In the case where the reserved storage means does not reserve and memorize the special combination winning, and the predetermined game period transition means is played the specified number of times in the specified game period, the reserved storage means A gaming machine characterized in that, regardless of whether or not the special winning combination is reserved and stored, the configuration is such that the predetermined gaming period is shifted to the predetermined gaming period.

According to this game machine, the transition condition includes that the special role winning is not reserved and stored, and during the specified game period, when the specified number of games are played, the special role winning is reserved and stored. It ends regardless of whether it is present or not. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the possibility that the special winning combination is reserved and stored when the specified game period is shifted to the predetermined game period, and the transition is made from the predetermined game period before the transition to the prescribed game period. It is possible to make the configuration difficult to satisfy the conditions.

Pachinko machine C6. The game machine C5 is characterized in that when the game is played a predetermined number of times, the ratio of winning the special combination is higher than the ratio of not winning the special combination.

According to this game machine, when a specified number of games are played, the ratio of winning a special role is higher than the ratio of not winning a special role. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the proportion of special winnings reserved and stored at the end of the prescribed game period, and it is difficult for the transition condition to be established again after the end of the prescribed game period. It becomes possible to.

In addition, if the ratio of winning a special role is 99% or more when a specified number of games are played, it is possible to make a configuration that hardly shifts to the specified game period after the end of the specified game period. It becomes.

Game machine C7. The game machine C5 or the game machine C6 is configured to shift to the second predetermined game period (RT2 state) when the special game period ends, and does not shift from the second predetermined game period to the specified game period. A game machine characterized by having a configuration.

According to this game machine, when the special game period ends, the game shifts to the second predetermined game period, and the second predetermined game period does not shift to the prescribed game period. With such a configuration, when a special role is won during a predetermined game period, or when a special role is reserved and stored during a specified game period, the combination of special symbols is stopped at an effective position to win a special role. It is possible to reduce the chances of attempts to avoid the reserved memory of.

Pachinko machine C8. In the game machine C7, when the third transition condition is satisfied in the second predetermined game period, the third predetermined game period transition means (RT3 state transition of the main control device 101) is shifted to the third predetermined game period (RT3 state). When the function S513) and the predetermined third predetermined number of games (100 times) are played in the third predetermined game period, the third predetermined game period is shifted from the third predetermined game period to the predetermined game period. A gaming machine including a termination means (RT0 state transition function S518 of the main control device 101), and having a configuration that does not shift from the third predetermined gaming period to the specified gaming period.

According to this game machine, when the third transition condition is satisfied in the second predetermined game period, the game shifts to the third predetermined game period if the special winning combination is not reserved and stored. Then, when a predetermined third predetermined number of games are played in the third predetermined game period, the game shifts from the third predetermined game period to the predetermined game period. There is no transition from the third predetermined game period to the specified game period. With such a configuration, when the special game period ends, it is possible to return to the predetermined game period from the second predetermined game period to the third predetermined game period, and the special role is won by the time the return to the predetermined game period. It is possible to increase the ratio of reserved memory. As a result, it becomes possible to make it difficult to shift to the specified gaming period when shifting to the special gaming period.

Pachinko machine C9. The gaming machine C8 is characterized in that when the third predetermined number of games are played, the ratio of winning the special combination is higher than the ratio of not winning the special combination.

According to this game machine, when a third predetermined number of games are played, the ratio of winning a special role is higher than the rate of not winning a special role. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the proportion of special winnings reserved and stored at the end of the third predetermined game period, and after the end of the third predetermined game period, the specified game period starts from the specified game period. It becomes possible to make the transition to.

In addition, if the ratio of winning a special role is 99% or more when the third predetermined number of games is played, the configuration does not almost shift to the specified game period after the end of the third predetermined game period. It becomes possible to do.

Game machine C10. In any of the game machines C7 to the game machine C9, when a predetermined second predetermined number of games (50 times) are played in the second predetermined game period, the second predetermined game period to the predetermined game period The second predetermined game period ending means (RT0 state transition function S509 of the main control device 101) is provided, and the third transition condition includes that the reserved storage means does not reserve and store the special winning combination. A game machine characterized by the fact that

According to the game machine, when a predetermined second predetermined number of games are played in the second predetermined game period, the game shifts from the second predetermined game period to the predetermined game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the second predetermined game period from continuing longer than necessary as a result of the failure of the third transition condition. In addition, since the third transition condition includes the fact that the special winning combination is not reserved and stored, there is a possibility that the special winning combination is reserved and stored when shifting from the second predetermined gaming period to the predetermined gaming period. Can be increased.

Game machine C11. The gaming machine C10 is characterized in that when the second predetermined number of games are played, the ratio of winning the special combination is higher than the ratio of not winning the special combination.

According to this game machine, when the second predetermined number of games are played, the ratio of winning the special role is higher than the rate of not winning the special role. With such a configuration, when shifting from the second predetermined game period to the predetermined game period, it is possible to increase the ratio of the special winning combination being reserved and stored, and the predetermined after the end of the second predetermined game period. It becomes possible to make it difficult to shift from the game period to the prescribed game period.

Game machine D1. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
When the lottery result of the combination is the special combination (BB2) winning and the combination of the special symbols (BB2 symbols) is stopped at the effective position, the special gaming period transition means (main) for shifting to the special gaming period (BB state). The BB state transition function S604) of the control device 101 and
If the lottery result of the combination is the special combination winning and the combination of the special symbols does not stop at the effective position, the special combination winning is reserved and stored until the combination of the special symbols stops at the effective position. Reservation storage means (BB2 winning flag carry-over function of main control device 101)
When the lottery result of the combination is the second special combination (BB1) winning and the combination of the second special symbol (BB1 symbol) is stopped at the effective position, the special game period (BB state) is shifted to. The game period transition means (BB state transition function S604 of the main control device 101) and
When the lottery result of the combination is the second special combination winning and the combination of the second special symbols does not stop at the effective position, the combination of the second special symbols stops at the effective position. The second reserved storage means (the BB1 winning flag carry-over function of the main control device 101) that reserves and stores the second special combination winning, and
When the special winning combination is reserved and stored in the predetermined game period, the holding means for holding the predetermined game period (RT state processing function of the main control device 101) and
When the second special combination winning is reserved and stored in the predetermined game period, the second transition means (RT2 state transition function S1403 of the main control device 101) for shifting from the predetermined game period to the second predetermined game period (RT2 state). And with
The special combination can be won only in the game based on the input of the game value of the first bet number (2), and the combination of the special symbols can be stopped at the effective position, and the second bet number (3). ), The second special combination can be won only for the game based on the input of the game value, and the combination of the second special symbols can be stopped at the effective position.

According to this game machine, when the special combination winning is reserved and stored, the predetermined game period is retained, and when the second special combination winning is reserved and stored, the predetermined game period is changed to the second predetermined game period. Transition. Then, the special role may be won only for the game based on the input of the game value of the first bet number, and the second special role is limited to the game based on the input of the game value of the second bet number. There is a possibility of winning. With such a configuration, the player can select the game period desired by the player himself / herself according to the number of input of the game value.

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Game machine D2. In the game machine D1, when the reservation storage means reserves and stores the special combination winning, the second special combination is not won in the game based on the input of the game value of the second bet number. When the second reserved storage means reserves and stores the second special combination winning, the special combination is not won in the game based on the input of the game value of the first bet number. A game machine to play.

According to this gaming machine, when the special combination winning is reserved and stored, the second special combination is not won in the game based on the input of the game value of the second bet number, and the second reserved storage means is the second. If the special role winning is reserved and stored, the special role is not won in the game based on the input of the game value of the first bet number. With such a configuration, when either the special role or the second special role is reserved and stored, the number of input of the game value is changed in the subsequent games to enter the special game period and the second special game period. It is possible to avoid the migration of. As a result, it is possible to fix the game in a predetermined game period or a second predetermined game period while avoiding complicated games due to, for example, an operation for preventing the combination of special symbols from stopping at an effective position. Become.

Game machine D3. In the game machine D1 or the game machine D2, as a game state, an advantageous state (advantageous section) in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be operated, and the instruction function are A game mode (notification mode) in which the instruction function operates in the advantageous state only when the game has a normal state (normal section) that does not operate and the game is performed based on the input of the game value of the second bet number. A game machine characterized by having a configuration that can be transferred to.

According to this gaming machine, it is possible to shift to the gaming mode in which the instruction function is activated in the advantageous state only when the gaming is performed based on the input of the gaming value of the second bet number. With such a configuration, the game period desired by the player is first selected by the number of input game values, and after the transition to the game period desired by the player, the game value of the second bet number is input to perform the game. It becomes possible.

Game machine D4. In the game machine D1 or the game machine D2, before the reservation storage means reserves and stores the special combination winning in the predetermined game period, the lottery result of the combination becomes the specified combination (supplementary combination) and the specified pattern. Equipped with a specified game period transition means (RT1 state transition function S1406 of the main control device 101) for shifting from the predetermined game period to the specified game period (RT1 state) when the combination (missing the compensation combination) stops at the effective position. The game machine is characterized in that only the game based on the input of the game value of the first bet number can win the specified combination and the combination of the specified patterns can be stopped at the effective position.

According to this gaming machine, the game is played by inputting the game value of the first bet number in the predetermined game period, and the special combination is won before the special combination is reserved and stored, and the combination of the specified patterns is the effective position. If it stops at, the game shifts from the predetermined game period to the specified game period. With such a configuration, in the game performed by inputting the game value of the first bet number, the special combination winning is reserved and stored, and the specified combination is won and the combination of the specified patterns is stopped at the effective position. It is possible to provide a new game property in which the game period changes depending on which of the two occurs first.

Game machine D5. The game machine D4 is characterized in that when the special combination winning is reserved and stored in the specified game period, the game machine D4 is provided with a specified holding means (RT state processing function of the main control device 101) for holding the specified game period. Game machine.

According to this gaming machine, if the special winning combination is reserved and stored during the specified game period, the specified game period is retained. With such a configuration, a player who does not want to shift from the specified game period to another game period inputs the game value of the first bet number in the specified game period to play the game, and reserves and memorizes the special winning combination. This makes it possible to maintain the specified game period.

Game machine D6. In the game machine D4 or the game machine D5, when the second special combination winning is reserved and stored in the specified game period, the second transition means shifts from the specified game period to the second predetermined game period. A featured game machine.

According to this game machine, when the second special combination winning is reserved and stored in the specified game period, the game shifts from the specified game period to the second predetermined game period. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game in the second predetermined game period inputs the game value of the second bet number and plays the game even if the game shifts from the predetermined game period to the specified game period. By performing the above and storing the winning of the second special role in reserve, it is possible to shift to the second predetermined game period.

Game machine D7. In any of the game machines D4 to the game machine D6, a predetermined transition means (main control device) for shifting to the predetermined game period when the special game period ends and when the second special game period ends. A gaming machine characterized by having an RT0 state transition function of 101).

According to this game machine, when the special game period ends and when the second special game period ends, the game shifts to a predetermined game period. With such a configuration, a player who wants to play a game in a game period different from the current game period can shift to a special game period or a second special game period and end the period. It becomes possible to play a game during the desired game period.

Game machine D8. In any of the game machines D4 to the game machine D7, as a game state, an advantageous state (advantageous section) in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific winning can be activated, and the above-mentioned A game mode in which the instruction function operates in the advantageous state only when the game has a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate and the game is performed based on the input of the game value of the second bet number. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to shift to the notification mode).

According to this gaming machine, it is possible to shift to the gaming mode in which the instruction function is activated in the advantageous state only when the gaming is performed based on the input of the gaming value of the second bet number. With such a configuration, the game period desired by the player is first selected by the number of input game values, and after the transition to the game period desired by the player, the game value of the second bet number is input to perform the game. It becomes possible.

Game machine D9. The game machine D8 is characterized in that, in the specified game period, the performance related to the instruction function is higher than that of the predetermined game period and the second predetermined game period.

According to the game machine, in the specified game period, the performance related to the instruction function is higher than that in the predetermined game period and the second predetermined game period. With such a configuration, for a player who prefers a game with high performance related to the instruction function, the game value of the second bet number is changed to the specified game period in the game based on the input of the game value of the first bet number. It is possible to play a game based on the input of, and for a player who prefers a game with low performance related to the instruction function, a game based on the input of the game value of the second bet number is performed without shifting to the specified game period. It becomes possible to make it.

Game machine D10. In the game machine D9, in the specified game period, when the game is played based on the input of the game value of the first bet number, the game is performed based on the input of the game value of the second bet number. A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of winning a special role and a role other than the second special role is high.

According to this gaming machine, in the specified game period, when the game is played based on the input of the game value of the first bet number, the special role and the game are played based on the input of the game value of the second bet number. The probability of winning a role other than the second special role increases. With this configuration, if the player mistakenly inputs the game value of the first bet number and starts the game in the game after the transition to the specified game period, the combination of special symbols stops at the effective position. It is possible to reduce the chance of gambling.

Game machine D11. When a game is played on the game machine D9 or the game machine D10 based on the input of the game value of the second bet number, the predetermined game period and the second predetermined game period are more than the specified game period. 2 A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of winning a role other than a special role is high.

According to this gaming machine, when a game is played based on the input of the game value of the second bet number, the predetermined game period and the second predetermined game period are won as a role other than the second special role than the specified game period. The probability of becoming is high. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the game in the specified game period a game in which the performance related to the instruction function is improved but the wave of increase / decrease in the game value is rough, and the game in the predetermined game period and the second predetermined game period can be performed. , Although the performance related to the instruction function is lowered, the wave of increase / decrease in the game value can be made a gentle game. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to select the game playability according to the number of input game values.

Game machine D12. A game machine characterized in that any one of the game machines D4 to the game machine D11 is provided with a notification means for notifying that the specified game period has been reached.

According to the game machine, since it is notified that the specified game period has been reached, the player may input the game value of the second bet number and play the game after the notification is made. Therefore, even when the number of input of the game value needs to be changed, it is possible to suppress the game from becoming complicated.

Game machine D13. A game machine characterized in that any one of the game machines D4 to the game machine D12 is provided with a special notification means for notifying that the special role has been won.

According to this gaming machine, it is notified that a special role has been won. With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to play the game during the game period desired by the player himself / herself. Further, when this configuration is applied to the above-mentioned game machine D12, the combination of special patterns is effective by inputting the game value of the second bet number and playing the game after being notified that the special role has been won. It is possible to play a game during a specified game period while avoiding stopping at a position. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform an operation or the like for preventing the combination of the second special symbols from stopping at the effective position, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming complicated.

The above-mentioned game machine group A to the above-mentioned game machine C group may be appropriately combined, and even when they are combined, the above-mentioned action and effect can be obtained.

10 ... Slot machine as a game machine, 32 ... Reel as a circular body while forming a circulation display means, 41 ... Start operation means or start lever as a start operation means, 42 to 44 ... Stop switch as a stop operation means, 56 ... 1st credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57 ... 2nd credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58 ... 3rd credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means , 63 ... Upper lamp constituting the auxiliary effect unit or the specific effect executing means, 64 ... Speaker constituting the auxiliary effect unit or the specific effect executing means, 65 ... Auxiliary display unit constituting the auxiliary effect unit or the specific effect executing means, 81. ... A display control device constituting a sub control board or a specific effect executing means, 101 ... a main control device as a main control board, 102 ... a CPU constituting various control means such as a lottery means and a main control means.

Claims (5)

Multiple cyclic display means for cyclically displaying multiple types of patterns,
A start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means to draw a role and
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A game provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player as a winning result based on the fact that the winning combination winning the winning combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination at an effective position and stop. In the machine
As a gaming state, there are an advantageous state in which an instruction function for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be activated, and a normal state in which the instruction function does not operate.
When the game is played a predetermined upper limit number of times in the advantageous state, the advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state, and
When terminating the advantageous state, an erasing means for erasing the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous state, and
When the transition condition is satisfied in the predetermined game period, the specified game period transition means for shifting to the specified game period and the specified game period transition means
When a predetermined number of games are played in the predetermined game period, a predetermined game period transition means for shifting from the predetermined game period to the predetermined game period is provided.
When the transition from the prescribed game period to the predetermined game period is made, the transition condition is less likely to be satisfied than the predetermined game period before the transition to the prescribed game period.
The performance related to the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on whether the game period is the specified game period or the predetermined game period.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specified number of times is set to a number larger than the upper limit number of times. The advantageous state has a first game mode and a second game mode in which the instruction function operates more frequently than the first game mode, and the advantage when the second game mode ends. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an advantageous state second ending means for terminating the state and shifting to the normal state. A transition determination means for determining whether or not to shift from the first game mode to the second game mode is provided, and it is determined that the shift determination means shifts from the first game mode to the second game mode. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the probability is higher in the specified gaming period than in the predetermined gaming period. A first setting state in which the winning probability of the winning combination is the first probability and a second setting state in which the winning probability of the winning combination is a second probability higher than the first probability can be set, and the predetermined game It is characterized in that the probability that the transition determination means determines to shift from the first game mode to the second game mode during the period is higher in the second set state than in the first set state. The gaming machine according to claim 3. When the lottery result of the combination is the special combination winning and the combination of the special symbols is stopped at the effective position, the special game period transition means for shifting to the special game period and the lottery result of the combination are the special combination winning. If the combination of the special symbols does not stop at the effective position, the transition is provided with a reservation storage means for retaining and storing the special combination winning until the combination of the special symbols stops at the effective position. The condition includes that the reservation storage means does not reserve the winning of the special combination, and when the predetermined game period transition means is used for the specified number of games in the specified game period, the reservation memory The invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the means is configured to shift from the prescribed gaming period to the predetermined gaming period regardless of whether or not the special winning combination is reserved and stored. Game machine.

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