JP4630603B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine (pachi-slot) or the like.

  In recent game machines, the bonus information won for the bonus is carried over after the next game, and the bonus can be saved by controlling so that the pictures corresponding to the bonus carried over are not arranged for a predetermined period. There is a playground. And, as one of such game machines, in order to appropriately raise the player's expectation during the bonus carry-over period, an effect called “predictive effect” that suggests the possibility of bonus release to the player Various game machines have been proposed to perform the above.

  For example, Non-Patent Document 1 has a “true sign effect” that allows a bonus to be released during a carry-over period of bonus, and a sense of expectation that a bonus may be released to a player although the bonus cannot be aligned. There has been proposed a game stand that performs “fake precursor effect” for giving.

Futabasha, May issue of Pachislot capture magazine, April 21, 2003, p. 4-p. 7

  However, since the player cannot determine whether or not the bonus effect will be released in the effect mode of the precursor effect on the conventional game machine, the player has no choice but to wait for the release of the bonus, There was a problem that the player's sense of expectation could not be sufficiently increased during the sign production.

  The present invention was made in order to solve such problems, and more effectively enhances the player's interest during the sign production while maintaining the player's expectation by the sign production. The purpose is to provide a playable table.

  The present invention provides a profit mode that is advantageous to a player, a disadvantage that is more disadvantageous to the player than the profit mode, a first disadvantageous mode that shifts to the profit mode, and a transition that is limited to the profit mode. And a plurality of types of game modes including two disadvantage modes, and the game mode can be shifted from the disadvantage mode to the profit mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A gaming machine comprising a game mode control means, wherein during the first and second disadvantage modes, a prelude effect is provided to indicate to the player that the game mode may shift to the profit mode. And the probability of establishment of the predetermined condition in the first and second disadvantage modes in which the precursor effect is performed is that of the predetermined condition in the disadvantage mode other than the first and second disadvantage modes. By being set higher than the standing probability is obtained by solving the above problems.

  According to the present invention, in addition to the player's expectation for the transition to the profit mode due to the sign effect, the player can also have the expectation for the transition to the profit mode due to the establishment of the predetermined condition. It is possible to more effectively enhance the player's interest during the sign production while maintaining the player's expectation.

  The predetermined condition is established when a predetermined winning combination is won internally and the predetermined winning combination is won a predetermined number of times, and the first and second winning combinations are established. If the winning probability of the predetermined winning combination in the disadvantage mode is set higher than the winning probability of the predetermined winning combination in the disadvantage mode other than the first and second disadvantage modes, By increasing the winning probability of the winning combination, the player can be given a sense of expectation that the predetermined condition will be established, and the interest of the player can be more effectively enhanced. Here, “winning a predetermined winning combination a predetermined number of times” is not limited to a case where a predetermined winning combination is continuously won over a plurality of games, but is intermittently determined across a plurality of games. Including a case where a predetermined winning combination appears continuously as a result. Further, in this “intermittent”, if the predetermined number of games has not elapsed since the first winning, the “continuous winning” is recognized even if the predetermined number of games are missed (for example, 10G (game) Of these, 3G-5G missed the prize three times, but it was recognized as "continuous prize" because it was intermittently awarded the predetermined winning role in 1G, 2G, 6G, 7G, which was 10G before the first prize. Or if a predetermined number of games have not passed since the first winning, and if the winning is missed a predetermined number of times, it is not recognized as “continuous winning” (for example, 10G from the first winning 10G 1G, 4G, 6G, and 10G, which are pre-elapsed, have intermittently won a predetermined winning combination, but have missed the winning three times in 7G-9G and may not be recognized as “continuous winning”.

  In this case, if the winning probability of the predetermined winning combination in the first disadvantageous mode and the winning probability of the predetermined winning combination in the second disadvantageous mode are made the same, Even if the game mode is the second disadvantageous mode without knowing whether the game mode is the first disadvantageous mode or the second disadvantageous mode, the first disadvantageous mode It will be possible to give the player the same expectation.

  Further, the game mode control means shifts the game mode to the profit mode when the number of games in the first disadvantageous mode reaches a predetermined number even when the predetermined winning combination is not won. If configured to do so, either (1) when a predetermined winning combination is won a predetermined number of times, or (2) when a predetermined number of games is consumed in the first disadvantageous mode If applicable, it becomes possible to shift to the profit mode, and the player's expectation can be further enhanced.

  Furthermore, the game mode control means further comprises a counting means for counting the number of times that the gaming mode has shifted to the second disadvantageous mode, and the gaming mode control means has a predetermined number of transitions to the second disadvantageous mode. If the game mode is configured so as to be able to shift to the profit mode when it reaches, the so-called “harm” state in which the transition to the profit mode is restricted and stays in the second disadvantageous mode is long-term Can be avoided, and excessive loss of the player can be prevented.

  Furthermore, if the determination of the end or continuation of the precursor effect is determined by lottery, the number of games for performing the precursor effect can be varied, compared with a case where the number of games for performing the precursor effect is fixed. In addition, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel a monotonous feeling during the game, and it is not necessary to count the number of games for performing the precursor effect, and the control becomes easy.

  In addition, if a means for informing the player of the possibility of the predetermined condition being provided in advance, before the stop button is pressed (the game It is possible to know in advance (before the result is finalized) and to further increase the player's expectation.

  Furthermore, a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of patterns, a start switch for starting the rotation of the reels, and a corresponding one of the reels are provided, and the rotation of the reels is individually stopped. And a lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a predetermined winning combination is won by lottery, and a reel stop control means for stopping the reel based on a determination result of the lottery means and an operation of the stop switch. And when the combination of the pictures displayed by the reels at the time of the stop is a combination of pictures predetermined corresponding to the winning prize winning in the inside, it is configured to win the winning combination For example, it can be applied to a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain an excellent effect that it is possible to more effectively enhance the interest of the player during the sign production while maintaining the player's expectation by the sign production.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine (game table) according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100. FIG.

  Inside the center of the main body 101 of the slot machine 100, three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, and right reel 112) having a plurality of types of patterns arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of each pattern is printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by sticking this belt-like member to a predetermined circular frame member. When viewed from the player, approximately three patterns on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the pattern display window 113 so that a total of nine patterns can be seen. Then, by rotating each of the reels 110 to 112, the combination of the patterns that can be seen by the player varies. In the present embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating each picture displayed on the picture display window 113 is disposed on the back of each of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that this backlight is shielded for each pattern so that each pattern can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. During this time, the light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel is configured to pass therethrough. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the pattern on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target pattern is displayed on the winning line 114.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp that indicates an effective winning line. An effective winning line is determined in advance by the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 100. Of the five winning lines 114, for example, when one medal is inserted, the middle horizontal winning line is valid, and when two medals are inserted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are added. When three medals are inserted and three medals are inserted, the five added with the right-down winning line and the upper-right winning line become effective as the winning line. Note that the number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five.

  The start lamp 121 is a lamp that informs the player that the reels 110 to 112 are in a state of being able to rotate. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal insertion is not required) when a replay game that is one of the winning games in the previous game is won. It is a lamp to inform. The notification lamp 123 is a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (for example, a bonus such as BB (big bonus) or RB (regular bonus)) is won internally in an internal lottery described later. The medal insertion lamp 124 is a lamp that notifies that a medal can be inserted. The payout number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The number-of-games display 126 is an indicator for displaying an error display when a medal is inserted, which will be described later, the number of games during the big bonus game (in the BB game), the number of winnings of a predetermined winning combination, and the like. The stored number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The medal insertion buttons 130 and 131 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, every time the medal insertion button 130 is pressed, a maximum of three are inserted one by one, and when the medal insertion button 131 is pressed, three are inserted. The medal slot 134 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the medal insertion button 130 or 131, or the actual medal can be inserted from the medal insertion slot 134. The payment button 132 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them to the medal tray 156 from the medal payout opening 155. The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed.

  The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch for performing a game start operation. That is, when a desired number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 134 and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 are rotated as a trigger, and the game is started. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are buttons for performing a stop operation on the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are provided corresponding to the reels 110 to 112. When any one of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is operated, any one of the corresponding reels 110 to 112 is stopped.

  The door key 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted. The medal payout exit 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals. The medal tray 156 is a container for collecting medals paid out from the medal payout opening 155. In this embodiment, the medal tray 156 employs a tray that can emit light, and may be referred to as a tray lamp hereinafter.

  The upper lamp 150, the side lamp 151, the center lamp 152, the waist lamp 153, the lower lamp 154, and the saucer lamp 156 are decorative lamps for exciting the game. The effect device 157 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display device having a door (shutter) that can be freely opened and closed attached to the front surface. The effect device 157 displays various types of information such as a small role notification. The sound hole 160 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 controls the main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game, the sub-control unit 400 that controls various devices according to the command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the effect device 157. And a display control unit (not shown).

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described.

  The microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as “Main CPU”) 310 serves as a center of control in the slot machine 100, and exchanges control signals and data with peripheral units via the bus 370. The random number generator 311 generates a random number, and includes a plurality of counters, a clock oscillator, a frequency divider, a latch circuit, and the like. The random value generated by the random number generator 311 is stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 313 via the bus 370 and is sent to the Main CPU 310 as necessary. There are a plurality of types of random number values, and each is used according to the processing content. The main CPU 310 has a medal sensor 320 for detecting a medal inserted from the insertion slot of the medal insertion slot block 134 via the input interface 360 and the bus 370, a start lever sensor 321 for detecting an operation of the start lever 135, and a stop button 137. When any one of the buttons 139 to 139 is pressed, a stop button sensor 322 for detecting which stop button is pressed, and when any one of the medal insertion buttons 130 and 131 is pressed, which medal insertion button is pressed. A medal insertion button sensor 323 for detecting whether or not a settlement button switch 324 that operates when the settlement button 132 is pressed is connected.

  A ROM (read-only memory) 312 is one of storage means for storing programs for performing various controls, various table data to be described later, and the like. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 313 has a work area for programs processed by the Main CPU 310 and is one of storage means for storing variable data and the like. In the present embodiment, the ROM and the RAM are employed as described above, but it goes without saying that other storage means can be employed. This also applies to the sub-control unit described later. Also, a motor control unit 330 that controls a motor (not shown) that drives the rotation of the reels 110 to 112, and a hopper control unit 331 that controls a medal payout device (so-called hopper: not shown), an input / output interface 332 and The main CPU 310 is connected via a bus 370. The effect lamps / indicators 340 in the figure are lamps such as the winning line display lamp 120, the start lamp 121, and the replay lamp 122 shown in FIG. 1, the payout number display 125, and the number of games display 126. Are collectively shown, and are connected to the Main CPU 310 via the output interface 342 and the bus 370. The output interface 350 transmits various main control commands to the input interface 440 of the sub-control unit 400 based on instructions from the Main CPU 310.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as SubCPU) 410 receives various commands transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface 440 and the bus 430, and controls the sub-control unit 400 as a whole according to the contents of the received commands. To do. The ROM 411 is one of storage means for storing programs and data for controlling the sub-control unit 400 as a whole. The RAM 412 has a work area for programs processed by the SubCPU 410, and is one of storage means for storing variable data and the like. The backlight 420 is a light that illuminates the design of the reel, and is turned on / flashing / turned off in accordance with an instruction from the SubCPU 410. The effect lamp 421 collectively represents the upper lamp 150, the side lamp 151, the center lamp 152, the waist lamp 153, the lower lamp 154, and the tray lamp 156, and is turned on / flashed / extinguished according to instructions from the SubCPU 410. The backlight 420 and the effect lamp 421 are connected to the SubCPU 410 via the bus 430 via the output interface 422. The musical tone signal forming unit 460 forms a musical tone signal based on the control signal and data delivered from the SubCPU 410 and outputs the musical tone signal. The musical sound signal is amplified by an amplifier 461 and then output as a sound from a speaker (specifically, an upper speaker and a central speaker) 462. The output interface 450 transmits various control data to a display control unit (not shown) based on an instruction from the SubCPU 410. Based on this control data, the display control unit controls the effect device 157.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the pattern arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram in which a pattern arrangement applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, and right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  As shown in the figure, each reel 110 to 112 has a plurality of types of patterns arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). In the figure, each picture is shown in simplified form with characters, but in actuality, various designs, for example, “bell”, a picture or the like simulating a yellow bell is drawn. The numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the patterns on the reels 110 to 112. For example, a replay pattern is arranged on the number 0 frame of the left reel 110, a red 7 pattern is arranged on the number 1 frame of the middle reel 111, and a replay pattern is arranged on the number 2 frame of the right reel 112. Yes.

  Further, detection means (not shown) for detecting the rotational positions of the reels 110 to 120 is provided in the vicinity of the reels 110 to 112 in the slot machine 100. This detection means is composed of, for example, an optical sensor composed of a light projecting part and a light receiving part, and a certain length provided on each reel 110 to 112 between the light projecting part and the light receiving part of this optical sensor. The light-shielding piece passes through. Based on the detection result of the light shielding piece by the optical sensor, the position of the pattern in the rotation direction on each reel 110 to 112 is determined, and each reel 110 to 110 is displayed so that the target pattern is displayed on the winning line 114. 112 is stopped.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming state of the slot machine 100 includes a “normal game” and a “BB game” which will be described later, and a winning combination described below is adopted for each gaming state. Needless to say, the types of winning combinations in each gaming state are not limited to the winning combinations shown in the present embodiment, and can be arbitrarily adopted.

<Normal game>
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations in normal games, the corresponding pattern combinations, the number of medals to be paid out, and the internal winning probability (when three medals are inserted).

  Here, there are internal winning probabilities from setting 1 to setting 6, and a staff in the game hall can arbitrarily select any one. However, setting 1 to setting 6 are all common regarding the internal winning probability of the winning combination. The internal winning probability is explanatory data described for easy understanding of the explanation, and is specifically as follows. That is, the range of random values (0 to 65535) acquired at the time of winning lottery internal lottery is divided into several regions (regions corresponding to the size of each internal winning probability), and each region receives each winning prize. The internal winnings and losing of the roles are associated with each other. These pieces of information are stored in the ROM 312 of the main control unit 300 as a winning combination lottery table. In the winning combination lottery, whether or not the internal winning of the winning combination is determined is determined by which range the acquired random number value belongs. A similar method is adopted for each lottery data described later.

  There are a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), a small role, and a replay (replay) as a winning combination of the normal game.

  “Big Bonus (BB)” is a winning combination in which a big bonus game (BB game) is started by winning. In this embodiment, a predetermined number (15 in this case) of medals is paid out when winning. Corresponding picture combinations are “red 7-red 7-red 7”, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” and “white 7-white 7-white 7” in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the flag is carried over for BB. That is, when BB is won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 of the main control unit 300), but even if the BB is not won in the game, the flag remains until winning. The standing state is maintained, and it is assumed that BB is in the internal winning state even after the next game.

  “Regular bonus (RB)” is a winning combination in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning. In this embodiment, a predetermined number (15 in this case) of medals is paid out when winning. Corresponding picture combinations are “red 7-red 7-black 7” and “blue 7-blue 7-black 7” in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, flag carryover is performed for RB as well as BB described above.

  The “small role” is a role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and in this embodiment, the small role is a cherry, a watermelon, or a bell. Corresponding pattern combinations and the number of payouts are as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry”, the pattern of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 is represented by “−”, which indicates that the pattern corresponding to the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any pattern.

  The “replay” (replay) is a winning combination in which a game can be performed without winning a medal in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. In the case of the present embodiment, the corresponding pattern combination is “replay-replay-replay”. A plurality of types of replay lottery data are prepared, and lottery data with high probability and low probability are prepared (details will be described later). Further, in the present embodiment, when the “replay” pattern is arranged four times in succession, the state where the BB winning is impossible (or difficult) becomes the state where the BB winning is possible (or easy). The state in which the replay patterns are arranged four times in succession is hereinafter referred to as “replay quadruple”.

<BB game>
In the BB game, although not shown, the following winning combinations are set in addition to the small combinations described above. It should be noted that for the small combination in the BB game, the number of medals paid out and the internal winning probability can be different from those of the normal game.

  The winning combination of the BB game in this embodiment includes a shift regular bonus (SRB) and a combination.

  The “shift regular bonus (SRB)” is a winning combination in which a shift regular bonus game (SRB game) is started by winning. When winning, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals is paid out. In the case of the present embodiment, the corresponding pattern combination is “replay-replay-replay”.

  The “combination” is a winning combination that is won only during the SRB game, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals is paid out by winning. In the case of the present embodiment, the corresponding combination of patterns is “replay-replay-replay”.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the types of gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described.

  As described above, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 includes a normal game and a BB game. The BB game is further classified into a “BB general game” and an “SRB game”.

  Although the content of the BB game can be considered in plural types, in this embodiment, it is possible to win the SRB during the BB game, and when this is won, the SRB game is started. In the BB game, whether a predetermined number of medals is acquired in the BB general game (for example, when the number of medals acquired by winning reaches 360), or whether the SRB game is performed a predetermined number of games ( For example, the BB game ends when any of the conditions of (when the SRB game ends twice) is satisfied. That is, for example, when the SRB game ends, the game returns to the BB general game, or the BB game ends (when the SRB is won at the 30th time of the BB general game and the SRB is started).

  In the SRB game, either a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 12 times) an accessory game is played, or a combination of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 8 times) is awarded. It is a game whose completion condition is establishment.

<Game mode>
Next, the game mode of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing state transition in the game mode.

  In the slot machine 100, a plurality of types of game modes (six types of RT0 to RT5 modes in the present embodiment) are set. This game mode is roughly divided into a profit mode that is relatively advantageous to the player and a plurality of disadvantage modes that are disadvantageous to the player. In the disadvantage mode, a prize for the BB game is obtained. In addition to being regulated, the number of times the BB game is won internally is recorded (stocked). On the other hand, in the profit mode, winning for the BB game is allowed, and medals can be released by the BB game. That is, the disadvantageous mode is the “stock mode” of the BB game, and the profit mode constitutes the “release mode” of the BB game. The regulation of winning for the BB game is performed by a reel stop process described later.

  In the present embodiment, the RT0 mode is set as the profit mode, and the modes RT1 to RT5 are set as the disadvantage modes. Hereinafter, the relationship between each game mode will be described in detail.

  The RT0 mode (bonus release state) shifts to any of the RT1, RT2, and RT5 modes. The transition condition to the RT1, RT2, RT5 mode (RT0 mode end condition) is the case where, in the RT0 mode, the BB game is internally won in a state where the flag indicating the internal winning of the BB game is not set (hereinafter referred to as “BB game”). This is the case where the BB game is over. Whether to shift to the RT1, RT2, or RT5 mode is determined by lottery by a game mode lottery process described later. The RT0 mode is a game in which each transition probability to the RT1, RT2, and RT5 modes is defined. There are multiple types of mode transition lottery data (two RT types of type A and type B in this embodiment), and the transition probability to the RT1, RT2, and RT5 modes differs depending on the “RT type”. This RT type is also determined by lottery by the game mode lottery process.

  The RT1 (normal A) and RT2 (normal B) modes are shifted to either the RT3 or RT4 mode. The transition condition to the RT3, RT4 mode (termination condition of the RT1, RT2 mode) is a case where the number of games set in the RT1, RT2 mode is consumed. The number of games in the RT1 and RT2 modes is variable, and is determined by lottery by the game mode lottery process. Furthermore, whether to shift to the RT3 or RT4 mode is determined by lottery.

  These RT1 and RT2 modes are basically modes that play the same role, but both have different transition probabilities to RT3 mode and RT4 mode, and RT2 mode has different transition probabilities to RT3 and RT4 modes. There are a plurality of types of game mode transition lottery data (two RT types of type A and type B in this embodiment), and the transition probability to the RT3 and RT4 modes differs depending on the RT type. Further, the number of games in the RT2 mode is set to be shorter than the number of games in the RT1 mode.

  The RT3 mode (gase precursor state: second disadvantageous mode) shifts to one of the RT1, RT2, and RT4 modes. The transition condition from the RT3 mode to the RT1 or RT2 mode is when the number of games set in the RT3 mode is consumed. In addition, the number of games in the RT3 mode is variable, and is determined by lottery by a game mode lottery process. Further, whether to shift to the RT1 or RT2 mode is determined by lottery.

  On the other hand, the transition condition from the RT3 mode to the RT4 mode is when the number of transitions to the RT3 mode reaches a predetermined number (8 times in the present embodiment).

  The RT4 mode (genuine precursory state: first disadvantageous mode) can be shifted to the RT0 mode, which is a profit mode. The transition condition to the RT0 mode (RT4 mode end condition) is a case where the number of games set in the RT4 mode is consumed. In addition, the number of games in the RT4 mode is variable, and is determined by lottery by a game mode lottery process.

  The RT5 mode (fast haste villa state) shifts only to the RT0 mode. The transition condition to the RT0 mode (RT5 mode end condition) is a case where the number of games set in the RT5 mode is consumed. In addition, the number of games in the RT5 mode is variable, and is determined by lottery by a game mode lottery process.

  In addition, when “replay 4 series” is established while the game mode is in the disadvantage mode of RT1 to RT5, the game mode is forcibly shifted to the RT0 mode. In addition, when a reel stop control table for a specific winning combination is selected in the reel stop process described later, the game mode is forcibly shifted to the RT0 mode or the RT5 mode (details will be described later).

  In the present embodiment, the transition relationship between the game modes is only the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. 5, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various transition relationships may be set. For example, the transition from the RT3 mode to the RT0 mode may be performed with a small probability (for example, a range of less than 10% or several percent).

  In addition, as a condition advantageous to the player, when the number of transitions to the RT3 mode reaches a predetermined number, the transition to the RT4 mode is forcibly performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Other conditions advantageous to the player may be adopted. For example, in the case of an AT (assist time) -equipped machine, the number of assist time rights may be given.

<Sign production>
Next, the indication effect will be described.

  The “prediction effect” means an effect that suggests to the player that the game mode may shift from the stock mode (disadvantage mode) to the release mode (profit mode), and the main control unit 300 or the sub-control unit 400 The sign production is performed as the production means.

  As described above, since the transition to the RT0 mode, which is the release mode, is made after the RT4 mode, which is the stock mode, this precursor effect is mainly performed when the game mode is the RT4 mode. This precursor effect in the RT4 mode is particularly called “genuine precursor effect”.

  However, if this precursor effect is limited to only the RT4 mode, the player who is playing in other stock modes may feel bored, so the same precursor effect is also performed in the RT3 mode. . In the present embodiment, except for a specific case, the transition from the RT3 mode to the RT0 mode is not made (because the transition from the RT3 mode to the RT0 mode is limited). This is called “Gase precursor effect (false precursor effect)”. As described above, by performing the precursor effect in the RT3 and RT4 modes, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation in the stock mode.

  In addition, as the contents of the precursor effect, an effect that is not executed in the other stock modes (RT1, RT2 mode) may be performed, or in the other stock modes, the RT3, RT4 mode is executed. A production with a high probability may be performed. In short, it is sufficient if the player feels a sign production. In addition, the precursor effect may be completely common between the RT3 mode and the RT4 mode, or a plurality of precursor effects may be prepared and a part of them may be shared. In addition, various methods are conceivable as specific effects of the sign effect. For example, a decorative lamp such as the upper lamp 150 is blinked, the door of the effect device 157 is opened, or the liquid crystal of the effect device 157 is displayed. It is conceivable to perform animation display using a display device.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, the main process of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing of the main control unit 300.

  Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the Main CPU 310 of the main control unit 300, and the Main CPU 310 repeatedly executes the main control unit main process of FIG.

  When power is turned on to the slot machine 100, first, various initialization processes are executed. Thereafter, in step S101 of the main control unit main process, a process related to medal insertion is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not medals have been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on according to the number of medals inserted. It is not necessary to insert a medal when winning the re-game in the previous game.

  In step S102, a process related to a game start operation is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined.

  In step S103, a valid pay line 114 is determined.

  In step S104, the random number generated by the random number generator 311 is acquired.

  In step S105, the winning combination internal lottery is performed using the random value acquired in step S104 and the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 312. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination is won internally, the winning combination flag is internally turned ON. When BB is internally won, one BB internal winning number counter set in a predetermined area on the RAM 313 is added. This internal winning number counter indicates the number of BB stocks. Note that the random value acquired in step S104 is used not only for the winning combination internal lottery but also for the lottery when the reel stop control table is selected.

  In step S106, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started. At this time, referring to the stop position data selection table based on the internal lottery result in step S105, one of the reel stop control tables is selected (details will be described later).

  In step S107, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected as the reel stop selected in step S106. Stop based on the control table.

  In step S108, a winning determination is performed. Here, it is determined that a winning combination has been won when a picture combination corresponding to an internally winning winning combination or a winning combination with a flag carryover is displayed on the activated winning line 114. For example, if “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the validated winning line 114, it is determined that the bell is won. In addition, the flag corresponding to the winning winning combination is reset, and in the case of BB winning, one BB internal winning number counter is further subtracted.

  In step S109, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  In step S110, a game state control process is executed. In this gaming state control process, control for changing the gaming state is performed. For example, in the case of a BB winning or an SRB winning, a BB game or an SRB game is prepared to be started next time. Prepare to start normal games from If the BB internal winning number counter is 1 or more at the end of the BB game, the BB internal winning flag is turned ON.

  In step S111, a game mode control process is executed. Here, processing relating to the transition of the game mode described below is performed.

  As described above, one game is completed, and thereafter the game proceeds by repeating the main control unit main process.

<Game mode control processing>
Next, the game mode control process (step S111) in the main control unit main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game mode control process.

  In step S201, it is determined whether or not a specific winning combination is won. If a specific winning combination is won, the process proceeds to step S202. If not, the process proceeds to step S203. As the specific winning combination, various winning combinations can be adopted. In the present embodiment, the cherry shown in FIG. 4 is used as the specific winning combination.

  In step S202, the above-described RT type lottery is performed, and in this embodiment, either type A or type B is selected as the RT type.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not the BB internal winning flag is ON. If the BB internal winning flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, if the BB internal winning flag is OFF, that is, if the bonus is in progress or there is no bonus internal winning, the processing is terminated.

  In step S204, it is determined whether or not the current game is a game at the end of the BB game. At the end of the BB game, it is time to change the game mode from the RT0 mode to any of the RT1, RT2, and RT5 modes. Therefore, at the end of the BB game, the process proceeds to step S214 to shift to the game mode. If not, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, it is determined whether or not “BB game first win” is met. If the BB game is won for the first time, the process proceeds to step S214 to shift to the game mode, and if not, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, it is determined whether or not the reel stop control table selected in step S106 of the main control unit main process is a specific table (a table in which “replay (replay)” is provided in the present embodiment). If this specific table is selected, one replay counter is added in step S207. If not, the replay counter is cleared to 0 in step S208, and the process proceeds to the next step S209. The replay counter is stored in a predetermined area on the RAM 313.

  In step S209, it is determined whether or not the replay counter is 4, that is, whether or not “4 replays” has been established. If the “replay quadruple” is established, the process proceeds to step S214 to forcibly shift the game mode to the RT0 mode. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, it is determined whether the reel stop control table selected in step S106 of the main control unit main process is a table for a specific winning combination. If a specific winning combination table is selected, the process proceeds to step S214 to forcibly shift the game mode to the RT0 or RT5 mode. Otherwise, the process proceeds to the next step S211.

  In step S211, it is determined whether or not there is a release state or bonus internal winning. If so, the process ends. If not, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S212, one RT game counter indicating the number of games in each mode (RT1 to RT5) of the stock mode is decremented by one, and the process proceeds to step S213. The RT game counter is stored in a predetermined area on the RAM 313.

  In step S213, it is determined whether or not the RT game counter is zero. If the RT counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S214 to shift to the game mode, and if not, the process ends.

  In step S214, a game mode information flag is set, and the process proceeds to step S215.

  In step S215, game mode lottery processing is performed. Here, processing relating to the lottery of the game mode described below is performed.

<Game mode lottery processing>
Next, the game mode lottery process (step S215) in the above-described game mode control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game mode lottery process.

  First, in step S301, game mode lottery information is acquired. The game mode lottery information is information used to select the game mode by lottery, and is numerical information of 0 to 6 updated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the numerical information indicates the fulfillment of the corresponding condition, and different lotteries are performed depending on the fulfilled condition. The game mode lottery information is stored in a predetermined area on the RAM 313.

  FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between the game mode lottery information and the conditions under which the game mode lottery information is updated.

  As shown in the figure, first, when the BB game ends, 0 is set in the game mode lottery information. When the number of games is completed in the RT1 mode, 1 is set in the game mode lottery information. Thereafter, when the number of games is completed in each mode of the RT2 to RT4 modes, 2 to 4 are set in the game mode lottery information, respectively.

  If a specific reel stop control table (R4, CH2, SU2 in this embodiment) is selected when the reel stop control table is selected in step S106 described above, 4 is set in the game mode lottery information. These reel stop control tables are tables for forcibly shifting the game mode to the RT0 mode.

  Further, when the replay counter becomes 4, that is, when “replay 4 stations” is established, 5 is set in the game mode lottery information in order to forcibly shift the game mode to the RT0 mode. When the number of games is completed in the RT5 mode, 6 is set in the game mode lottery information.

  Returning to FIG. 8, in step S302, it is determined whether or not the game mode lottery information acquired in step S301 is 5. When the game mode lottery information is 5 (that is, when “replay 4-run” is established), the process proceeds to step S303, and the game mode is set to the RT0 mode.

  On the other hand, if the game mode lottery information is not 5, the process proceeds to step S304, and lottery data for selecting the next game mode by lottery is acquired.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram showing the correspondence between game mode lottery information and lottery data.

  As shown in the figure, RT mode transition lottery data 1 to 5 are assigned to game mode lottery information 0 to 6, respectively. In step S304, one RT mode transition lottery data is first selected from the game mode lottery information acquired in step S301 based on this correspondence. For example, when the game mode lottery information is 1, RT mode transition lottery data 2 is selected as the lottery data.

  10 and 11 are diagrams showing the transition probabilities of the respective game modes determined by the respective RT mode transition lottery data 1 to 5 and the setting of the internal winning probabilities 1 to 6 shown in FIG. In addition, in the same figure, description is abbreviate | omitted about the transition probability of setting 2-5 of an internal winning probability.

  In step S304, a transition probability is further selected from the selected RT mode transition lottery data according to the internal winning probability setting (1 to 6). For example, when the RT mode transition lottery data 2 shown in FIG. 10B is selected, the game mode of the transition destination is the RT3 mode or the RT4 mode, and when the internal winning probability is set to 1, the RT3 mode is 220. With a probability of / 256, transition to the RT4 mode is made with a probability of 36/256, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, for the RT mode transition lottery data 1, three types of data “type A”, “type B”, and “first hit BB game” are prepared.

  “Type A” is set such that the transition probability to RT2 mode is higher than the transition probability to RT1 or RT5 mode, and “Type B” has the transition probability to RT2 mode and the transition probability to RT5 mode. Each of them is set to 50% and the transition probability to RT1 is set to 0%, and “BB game first hit” has a transition probability to RT1 mode of 192/256 and a transition probability to RT2 mode of 62/256. , The transition probability to RT5 is set to be 2/256.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10C, two types of data “Type A” and “Type B” are also prepared for the RT mode transition lottery data 3, and “Type A” is set to RT3. The transition probability is set to be higher than the transition probability to RT4, and “type B” is set so that the transition probability to RT4 is higher than the transition probability to RT3. The transition condition from “type A” to “type B” is when a specific reel control table is selected. The transition condition from “type B” to “type A” is that the game mode is RT3 mode. It is when it moved to.

  The RT mode transition lottery data 5 shown in FIG. 11 (B) is lottery data selected when the game mode lottery information is 4-6, but all when the game mode lottery information is 4-6. It is set to shift to the RT0 mode. Therefore, when the game mode lottery information is 4 to 6, the process proceeds to step S306 without referring to the RT mode transition lottery data in step S304, and the game mode may be updated to the RT0 mode.

  Returning to FIG. 8, in step S305, based on the RT mode transition lottery data acquired in step S304, a game mode as a transfer destination is selected by lottery, and in the next step S306, the game mode is selected according to the lottery result in step S305. Update.

  In step S307, it is determined whether or not the currently selected game mode is the RT0 mode. If the game mode is the RT0 mode, the process is terminated. If it is not the RT0 mode, the process proceeds to step S308.

  In step S308, it is determined whether or not the currently selected game mode is the RT3 mode, that is, whether or not the mode is shifted to the RT3 mode. If it is not at the time of transition to the RT3 mode, the process proceeds to step S312. If it is at the time of transition to the RT3 mode, the process proceeds to step S309.

  In step S309, the RT mode counter is updated (added by 1). This RT mode counter is stored in a predetermined area on the RAM 313, and counts the number of times of transition to the RT3 mode.

  In step S310, whether or not the count value of the RT mode counter updated in step S309, that is, the number of times of transition to the RT3 mode has reached a predetermined value (8 times in the present embodiment) (that is, the so-called “falling ceiling”). Or not) is determined. Here, the term “hammer” refers to a state in which the gaming table does not shift to the profit mode for a long period of time, that is, a state in which a disadvantageous state for the player continues for a long time. If the number of transitions to the RT3 mode has reached the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S311; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S312.

  In step S311, the game mode is set to the RT4 mode. As a result, since the RT4 mode shifts to the RT0 mode (profit mode), it is inevitably possible for the player to escape from the “hanging”.

  Since the player cannot determine from the appearance whether the current game mode is the RT3 or RT4 mode, the “ceiling” that is the upper limit of the number of transitions to the RT3 or RT4 mode is set to the player. There is no worry to be realized.

  Next, in step S312 and subsequent steps, processing for setting the number of games in the game mode is performed.

  First, in step S312, lottery data for determining the number of games is acquired according to the setting of the game mode and the internal winning probability. In this embodiment, when determining the number of games, first, a system is adopted in which a reference game number is determined by lottery based on lottery data for each setting, and the reference game number is corrected with a correction value, and the number of games is not fixed as much as possible. I am doing so.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the standard number of games, the lottery data, and the range of correction values for each internal winning probability setting (1-6) in each mode of RT1-5. In the figure, a part of the lottery data corresponding to the settings 2 to 5 is omitted.

  In step S312, lottery data is acquired from the game mode transferred this time and the internal winning probability setting. For example, when the game mode transferred this time is the RT1 mode and the setting is 1, the number-of-games lottery data in RT1 shown in FIG. 12A is referred to, and each reference game number (193, 161. .33, 1) lottery data (44/256, 54/256... 14/256, 2/256) is acquired.

  In step S313, a lottery of the number of games is performed based on the lottery data acquired in step S312. Thereby, the reference number of games in each game mode is determined.

  In step S313, a correction process for correcting the reference number of games by the correction value and determining the number of games is performed. This correction process is performed within the range of correction values shown in FIG. 12, and each correction value is selected equally by lottery.

  For example, in the RT1 mode, when the standard number of games is 193, the correction value range is 0 to 32, so one of the correction values from 0 to 32 is selected by lottery with a probability of 1/33. Is done. Then, the number of games is determined by adding the correction value selected in the lottery and the standard number of games.

  As can be seen from FIG. 12, in the case of this embodiment, the number of games is 1 to 225 times in the RT1 mode, 11 to 107 times in the RT2 mode, 9 to 17 times in the RT3 mode, and 1 time in the RT4 mode. The range of 20 times and the RT5 mode are set to 2 times or 6 times. As described above, in the present embodiment, the RT1 mode may be set to have a larger number of games than other game modes, which is a so-called “fitting mode”. The RT2 mode is often set with a smaller number of games than the RT1 mode, but this also has a relatively large number of games. In other words, in this embodiment, the fitting period is adjusted in the two types of RT1 and RT2 modes, and the fitting between the RT1 mode and the RT2 mode sometimes causes the fitting to be prolonged and sometimes the fitting is finished in a relatively short period. Yes.

  In step S314, the RT game counter is updated with the number of games determined in step S313, and the process ends.

<Reel stop processing>
Next, the reel stop process (step S107) in the main control unit main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel stop process.

  In step S401, it is determined whether or not the stop buttons 137 to 139 are input. If there is an input from the stop button, the process proceeds to step S402, and if there is no input from the stop button, the process ends.

  In step S402, stop position data set corresponding to the reel for which the stop operation in step S401 has been performed is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S403. The stop position data and its acquisition process will be described later.

  In step S403, the picture position passing through the reference position set in the picture display window 113 when the stop button is operated is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S404, stop position data for the pattern positions for the four patterns scheduled to pass from the pattern position acquired in step S403 is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S405, a pattern position for which stop permission is set is searched from the stop position data acquired in step S404, and the process proceeds to step S406.

  In step S406, the difference between the pattern position determined as a result of the search in step S405 and the pattern position at the time of the stop operation acquired in step S403 is calculated as the number of pull-in frames and converted to the number of driving pulses of the pulse motor. Set to the pull-in counter. This pull-in counter is stored in a predetermined area on the RAM 313.

  In step S407, a stop state is set, and the process ends. Thereafter, a drive pulse is supplied until the pull-in counter becomes 0 in the interrupt processing, and when the pull-in counter becomes 0, the drive pulse is switched to the all-phase excitation pattern to stop the reel.

<Acquiring stop position data>
Next, stop position data acquisition (step S402) in the reel stop process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 shows a flowchart showing the flow of stop position data acquisition and a stop position data selection table.

  The reel stop data acquisition is a process of setting stop position data corresponding to the winning combination determined in the internal lottery process.

  In step S501, data relating to the current gaming state is acquired from the stop position data selection table, and the process proceeds to step S502.

  In step S502, data related to the internal lottery result (internal winning combination) determined in the winning combination internal lottery (step S105) in the main process of the main control unit is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S503.

  In step S503, a stop position data selection table is first selected based on the gaming state acquired in step S501. Note that the stop position data selection table in FIG. 14 is an example of a table when the game state is a general game (normal game).

  Next, the stop position data number corresponding to the internal winning combination acquired in step S502 and the current game mode (RT0 to RT5) is selected from the data of the selected stop position data selection table. For example, when the cherry is won internally and the game mode is one of the RT0, RT4, and RT5 modes, “CH1” is set as the stop position data number (indicated as “data No” in the figure). Selected.

  In step S504, the stop position data number selected in step S503 is acquired and stored in a predetermined area on the RAM 313. In the reel stop process described above, stop position data is specified based on the stop position data number, and reel stop control is performed.

  Hereinafter, the above-described reel stop process will be supplementarily described using the stop position data shown in FIG.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of reel stop position data. Stop position data (upper stage) when R1 is selected as the internal position for replay and R1 is selected as the stop position data number, and internal win for replay and the stop position data number It is the figure which each showed stop position data (lower stage) when R2 is selected. The R1 stop position data shown in the upper part of the figure is stop position data that can be replayed by reel stop control, whereas the R2 stop position data shown in the lower part of the figure is replayed by reel stop control. Stop position data that cannot be aligned. “Picture numbers” in the figure correspond to numbers 0 to 20 in the picture arrangement of FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 3 as well, for example, when the replay is aligned on the right down winning line using the R1 stop position data, if “blue 7” of the picture number 12 of the left reel 110 is stopped in the middle stage. In the upper left column, “replay” of the picture number 11 of the left reel 110 is arranged. This relationship is indicated by the ◎ marks indicated by the vertical axis “first stop left (retraction +0)” and the horizontal axis “picture number 12” in the R1 stop position data of FIG. Further, information of stop ID = 1 is stored at the position indicated by the vertical axis “first stop left (stop ID)” and the horizontal axis “picture number 12”, and the control data of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 is stored. It is indicated that the data of stop ID = 1 should be referred to. Note that stop ID = 0 in the figure means that there is no data to be referred to.

  There are 1 to 4 banks in the data of stop ID = 1, but paying attention to bank 1, the position indicated by the vertical axis “second and third stop (bank 1)” and the horizontal axis “picture number 12” The positions indicated by the vertical axis “second and third stop right (bank 1)” and the horizontal axis “picture number 13” are marked with ●. This means that if the “replay” of the pattern number 12 of the middle reel 111 is stopped in the middle middle stage and the “cherry” of the pattern number 13 of the right reel 112 is stopped in the middle middle stage, the replay is aligned to the right down winning line. It shows that you can.

  That is, it is understood that when the reels 110 to 112 are stopped based on the R1 stop position data, a replay is won.

  On the other hand, consider the case where replays are aligned on the middle horizontal winning line using the R2 stop position data of FIG. For example, since the position indicated by the vertical axis “first stop left (retraction +0)” and the horizontal axis “picture number 0” of the R2 stop position data is marked with ◎, first, the picture of the left reel 110 in the left middle stage. Stop “replay” of number 0. The middle reel 111 may be controlled by referring to the data of the stop ID = 1, which is the link destination, but the picture number of the middle reel 111 capable of aligning “replay” in the middle middle. All of 4, 7, 12, 16, and 20 are set so that they cannot be selected (not marked with ●), and replays cannot be aligned on the middle horizontal pay line.

  That is, it is understood that when the stop control of each reel 110 to 112 is performed based on the R2 stop position data, no replay is won.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, in RT3 and RT4 modes, the selection probability of R1 stop position data in which replay pattern combinations are aligned is 1 / 2.6, and the re-R1 stop position in which replay pattern combinations are not aligned. The data selection probability is 1 / 1.6. On the other hand, in the RT1 and RT2 modes, the selection probability of the R1 stop position data is 1 / 6.2, and the selection probability of the R2 stop position data is 1 / 1.2, which is higher than the RT1 and RT2 modes. The mode has a higher replay winning probability (appearance rate). Therefore, in the RT3 and RT4 modes, replays frequently occur, and it is possible to increase the expectation that the “replay 4 series” of the player may be established.

  Note that the selection rate in the stop position data selection table may be changed depending on the game mode. For example, the data NO. The selection rate of R3 is fixed to 1/300 regardless of the game mode, but the selection rate may be changed for each game mode. Other data NO. The same applies to R4 and the like.

<Sub control section main processing>
Next, the main process of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S601, it is determined whether a command from the main control unit 300 has been received. If a command has been received, the process proceeds to step S602. If a command has not been received, the determination in step S601 is repeatedly executed, and command reception is waited for.

  In step S602, the received command is analyzed.

  In step S603, an effect process is executed. Here, processing related to various effects described below is performed.

  The SubCPU 410 of the sub-control unit 400 repeatedly executes the above processing unless it detects a power failure or the like.

<Direction processing>
Next, the effect process (step S603) in the above-described sub-control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect process.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not the command received in step S601 of the sub-control unit main process is a reel control table information command. If the command is a reel control table information command, the process proceeds to step S702; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S702, it is determined whether or not the stop position data selection table is R1 in FIG. 15, that is, whether or not the replay has been internally won. When the internal winning is performed for replay, the process proceeds to step S703, and when not winning, the process proceeds to step S711, and other effect processing is performed.

  In step S703, a replay notification lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform replay notification.

  In step S704, it is determined whether or not the replay notification lottery is won based on the replay notification lottery result in step S703. If the replay notification lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S705. On the other hand, if the replay notification lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S711, and other effect processing is performed.

  In step S705, one replay notification mode is selected from among a plurality of replay notification modes.

  In step S706, an effect corresponding to the replay notification mode selected in step S705 is performed.

  In step S707, it is determined whether or not the command received in step S601 of the sub-control unit main process is an RT information command. If the command is an RT information command, the process proceeds to step S708. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S711. Go ahead and perform other effects. Since the sub-control unit 400 can acquire RT information by this RT information command, the sub-control unit 400 can grasp the presence or absence of bonus stock. Further, in a gaming machine that does not have a bonus stock function, the sub-control unit 400 can recognize that a bonus has been established and is in a latent state. Note that the “game table without the stock function” is a game table that does not store a plurality of internal winnings in the BB game, but stores only one, for example. As a result, in a gaming machine that does not have a stock function, a “bonus latent state” can be configured, and control similar to the transition of the gaming mode according to the present invention can be realized by the release timing of this latent state. Can do. In addition, the number of internal winnings of the BB game may be counted using a BB internal winning number counter stored in a predetermined area on the RAM 313, or if the BB internal winning number counter is not provided, for each game. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the information (BB flag) which shows having won internally to a BB game may be set to the internal winning information transmitted to the sub-control part 400 (ON).

  In step S708, it is determined whether or not the game mode is the RT3 or RT4 mode. If the game mode is the RT3 or RT4 mode, the process proceeds to step S709, and if not, the process proceeds to step S711 to perform other effect processing. Here, a special effect lottery for determining whether or not to perform the precursor effect is also performed.

  In step S709, it is determined whether or not a special effect (a sign effect in the present embodiment) is being performed. If a sign effect is being performed, the process proceeds to step S710. On the other hand, if it is not during the sign production, the process proceeds to step S711 to perform other production processes.

  In step S710, it is determined whether or not the sign effect is to be ended by a special effect continuation end lottery, and the end or continuation of the sign effect is determined.

  According to the slot machine 100 according to the example of the present embodiment, the game mode shifts to the RT0 mode (profit mode) during the RT4 mode (first disadvantageous mode) and the RT3 mode (second disadvantageous mode). In addition to performing a precursor effect to suggest the possibility to the player, the establishment probability of the “replay quadruple” (predetermined condition) in the RT3 and RT4 modes in which the precursor effect is performed is determined in the RT1 and RT2 modes (first and first). In addition to the expectation of the transition to the profit mode due to the precursor effect, the profit mode due to the establishment of the predetermined condition Can also provide a sense of anticipation of the transition to, and more effectively enhance the player's interest during the sign production while maintaining the player's expectation by the sign production Door can be.

  In addition, “4 replays” is established when “Replay” (predetermined winning combination) is won internally, and “Replay” won internally is won 4 times (predetermined number of times). In addition, since the winning probability of “Replay” in the RT3 and RT4 modes is set higher than the winning probability of “Replay” in the RT1 and RT2 modes, the “Replay” winning probability increases for the player. It is possible to give a sense of expectation for the establishment of “Replay Quadruple” and to further enhance the interest of the player.

  Further, since the winning probability of “Replay” in the RT4 mode and the winning probability of “Replay” in the RT3 mode are the same, the player knows whether the current gaming mode is the RT4 mode or the RT3 mode. Therefore, even if the game mode is the RT3 mode, the player can have the same expectation as the RT4 mode.

  Further, the game mode control process (game mode control means) is configured to shift the game mode to the RT0 mode when the number of games in the RT4 mode reaches a predetermined number even when the “replay” is not won. Therefore, the transition to the RT0 mode can be made if either (1) the “replay” is won four times in succession or (2) the predetermined number of games is exhausted in the RT4 mode. It becomes possible, and it can raise a player's expectation more.

  Furthermore, an RT mode counter (counting means) for counting the number of times that the game mode has shifted to the RT3 mode is provided, and the game mode control processing is performed when the number of times of transition to the RT3 mode reaches eight times (predetermined number). Since the game mode can be shifted to the RT0 mode, it is possible to avoid the so-called “falling” state of staying in the RT3 mode in which the transition to the RT0 mode is restricted. , Excessive loss of the player can be prevented.

  Furthermore, since the determination of the end or continuation of the precursor effect is configured to be determined by lottery, the number of games for performing the precursor effect can be varied, compared with the case where the number of games for performing the precursor effect is fixed, It is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel a monotonous feeling during the game, and it is not necessary to count the number of games in which the sign effect is performed, and the control is easy.

  In addition, since there is an effect process (notification means) for informing the player in advance of the possibility of the establishment of “replay quadruple”, a stop button indicating that the player may shift to the RT0 mode. It is possible to know in advance before pressing (before the game result is finalized), and the player's sense of expectation can be further enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, an example of a slot machine using medals (coins) as a game medium has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a slot machine using game balls as a game medium ( It can also be applied to so-called pachilot).

  Further, the slot machine 100 in the above embodiment is a so-called ST (stock) mounting machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be an AT (assist time) mounting machine, for example. The “first disadvantage mode” and the “second disadvantage mode” according to the present invention correspond to “RT4 mode” and “RT3 mode” in the ST-equipped machine, respectively, and “bonus bonus” in the AT-equipped machine. Corresponds to "latent state" and "gase state".

  Further, the “predetermined condition” in the present invention is not limited to “replay 4 series”, but other conditions may be adopted, and the “predetermined winning combination” in the present invention is also limited to “replay”. is not.

  In addition, the replay winning probability in the RT4 mode and the replay winning probability in the RT3 mode are the same, but it is sufficient that the player does not know whether the current mode is the RT3 or RT4 mode. It is not always necessary to set the winning probabilities in the RT3 and RT4 modes to be the same.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention controls the replay probability (winning probability) to a replay high probability state in which a lottery is performed with a higher probability than the normal gaming state, subject to a bonus internal winning. You may control so that a bonus may be arranged by ending. If the replay high probability state is an internal lottery and the replay is won internally, even if the reel control table that displays the 100% replay pattern combination is selected, the replay pattern combination is displayed by lottery (selection). The reel control table to be selected may be selected. The condition for controlling the replay high probability state may be other conditions.

  The present invention can be applied to game machines represented by slot machines and the like.

1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention. Circuit block diagram of main control unit and sub-control unit in the slot machine A diagram showing the arrangement of the patterns applied to each reel in the same slot machine in a planar manner A figure showing the types of winning combinations in the normal game of the slot machine, the corresponding pattern combinations, the number of medals paid out, and the internal winning probability The figure which showed the state transition of game mode of the same slot machine Flowchart showing the main process of the main control unit in the slot machine Flowchart showing game mode control processing in the slot machine Flow chart showing game mode lottery processing in the slot machine A diagram showing a correspondence relationship between game mode lottery information and conditions for updating game mode lottery information in the slot machine (A), and a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between game mode lottery information and lottery data (B). The figure which shows the transition probability of each game mode (RT1, RT2, RT3) defined by each RT mode transition lottery data and the setting of the internal winning probability in the same slot machine. The figure which shows the transfer probability of each game mode (RT4, RT5) defined by each RT mode transfer lottery data and the setting of the internal winning probability in the slot machine The figure which showed the range of the standard number of games, the lottery data, and the correction value for every setting of the internal winning probability in each gaming mode in the same slot machine Flowchart showing reel stop processing in the slot machine The flowchart which shows stop position data acquisition in the same slot machine, and the figure which showed the stop position data selection table which a stop position data acquisition process refers to The figure which showed an example of the stop position data of the reel in the slot machine Flow chart showing the sub-control unit main process in the slot machine Flowchart showing effect processing in the slot machine

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Slot machine 101 ... Main body 102 ... Front door 110, 111, 112 ... Reel 113 ... Picture display window 114 ... Winning line 120 ... Winning line display lamp 121 ... Start lamp 122 ... Replay lamp 123 ... Notification lamp 124 ... Medal insertion Lamp 125 ... Number of payouts display 126 ... Number of games display 127 ... Number of stored storages display 128 ... Reel panel lamps 130, 131 ... Medal insertion button 132 ... Checkout button 133 ... Medal return button 134 ... Medal insertion port 135 ... Start lever 137 138, 139 ... Stop button 140 ... Door key 150 ... Upper lamp 151 ... Side lamp 152 ... Center lamp 153 ... Lumbar lamp 154 ... Lower lamp 155 ... Medal payout opening 156 ... Medal tray 157 ... Production device 160 ... Sound hole 162 ... Title panel 300 ... Main control unit 400 ... Sub control unit

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of patterns, a start switch for starting the rotation of the reel, and a stop switch provided for each of the reels, for individually stopping the rotation of the reel And lottery means for determining whether or not the internal winning of the predetermined winning combination is won by lottery, and reel stop control means for stopping the reel based on the determination result of the lottery means and the operation of the stop switch,
When the combination of the pictures displayed by the reels at the time of stoppage is a combination of pictures predetermined in correspondence with the internal winning winning combination, it is configured to win the winning combination,
A profit mode advantageous to the player, a first disadvantage mode that is more disadvantageous to the player than the profit mode, and a transition to the profit mode is limited, and a second disadvantage that is limited to the profit mode. And a disadvantageous mode including a plurality of types of gaming modes, and a game mode control means capable of shifting the gaming mode from the disadvantageous mode to the profitable mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A game machine equipped with
During the first and second disadvantage modes, performing a precursor effect to suggest to the player that the game mode may shift to the profit mode,
The probability of establishment of the predetermined condition in the first and second disadvantage modes in which the precursor effect is performed is higher than the probability of establishment of the predetermined condition in the disadvantage mode other than the first and second disadvantage modes. Set ,
The predetermined condition is established when a predetermined winning combination is won internally, and the predetermined winning combination is won a number of times in succession, and the first and second disadvantages are satisfied. The winning probability of the predetermined winning combination in the mode is set higher than the winning probability of the predetermined winning combination in the disadvantage mode other than the first and second disadvantage modes, and the first disadvantage mode The winning probability of the predetermined winning combination in the same as the winning probability of the predetermined winning combination in the second disadvantageous mode,
The predetermined winning combination is
Re-gamer who can play the game without inserting medals in the next game by winning,
The reel stop control means includes
In the second disadvantageous mode, when the re-playing combination is won internally by the lottery means, the re-playing combination is supported so that the re-gaming combination wins with the same winning probability as the first disadvantageous mode. A game machine characterized in that the reel is stopped using stop position data capable of aligning combinations of pictures to be performed .

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