JP4974687B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a program, and an information storage medium.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery that determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on the player's operation, and displays the game result using a combination of symbols arranged on the reel based on the result of the internal lottery. In addition, it has a function of paying out medals when a winning combination is won.

  By the way, in recent years, a replay time state in which the winning probability of replay (a role that makes it unnecessary to insert medals etc. in the next game due to winning) is set as a gaming state on many gaming machines is set, and a predetermined game is set. Control that ends the replay time state when the number of times is exhausted is adopted.

In addition, in the gaming machine that sets the replay time state described above, another replay time state is started when a predetermined role is won in the replay time state for the number of games for determining the end timing of the replay time state. It is attempted to change the end time of the replay time state by this, and a technique for shortening or extending the number of games until the replay time state ends is proposed (Patent) Reference 1).
JP 2005-224500 A

  However, in the game machines proposed in the past, when the end time of the replay time state is changed by starting another replay time state, the player is started from the time when another replay time state is started. Since the production state was changed to predict that the end time of the replay time state was changed, it was easier for the player to detect when the end time of the replay time state was changed, and the expectation was increased. It was difficult to sustain for a period.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is difficult for a change in the end time of the replay time state to be immediately detected, and the player can keep playing a game while maintaining his expectation for the change of the end time of the replay time state. It is an object to provide a gaming machine, a program, and an information storage medium that can be performed.

  (1) The present invention rotates a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface for each game, performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not a combination is successful, and performs a stop operation to a predetermined stop operation means. As a trigger, it is a gaming machine that controls to stop the plurality of reels according to the result of the internal lottery, and raises the normal state and the winning rate of the small part to which the game medium is paid out in accordance with the winning than the normal state. The gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states including a bonus state and a replay time state in which the winning rate of the replay that causes the next game to be played without requiring a game medium in accordance with the winning is raised from the normal state. The game state transition control means for performing the control to be transferred, and the first effect state or the second effect state are set as the effect state in the replay time state, and the effect device performs the effect according to each effect state. The game state transition control unit causes the game state to transition to the first replay time state triggered by the end of the bonus state, and is calculated from the start time of the first replay time state. Control that ends the first replay time state according to the number of games, and a transition of the game state to the second replay time state triggered by the display of a predetermined symbol combination in the first replay time state, Control is performed to end the second replay time state in accordance with the number of games counted from the start time of the second replay time state, and the effect control means triggers that the game state has shifted to the first replay time state. The production state is set to the first production state, and the predetermined symbol combination is displayed in the first replay time state. When the gaming state shifts to the second replay time state as a trigger, the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state is set as an end condition for the first replay time state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs control for switching the effect state in the second replay time state from the first effect state to the second effect state after reaching the number of games.

  In the present invention, the number of games set as the end condition of the first replay time state and the number of games set as the end condition of the second replay time state may be the same or different. .

  According to the present invention, the first effect state set at the beginning of the transition to the first replay time state is maintained even after the transition to the second replay time state, and is set at the beginning of the transition to the first replay time state. Since the effect state is switched from the first effect state to the second effect state after the end time is reached, it is difficult for the player to detect that the effect has shifted from the first replay time state to the second replay time state. Thus, the player can play the game while maintaining the expectation for the change of the end time of the replay time state.

  (2) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in the first replay time state, a case where a specific winning combination is won by displaying the predetermined symbol combination, and the specific winning combination and the bonus state are displayed. The internal lottery is performed so that there is a case where the bonus combination that becomes the transition opportunity of the game is double-winned, and the gaming state transition control means has won the specific single that was won in the internal lottery in the first replay time state When the winning combination is won, the game state is controlled to shift from the first replay time state to the second replay time state, and when the effect control means shifts to the second replay time state, The number of games calculated from the start time of the first replay time state at the start time of the second replay time state is less than or equal to a predetermined number of games. When the game state is shifted to the second replay time state, the effect state is set to the second effect state, and the first replay time state at the start time of the second replay time state is set. When the number of games counted from the start time exceeds the predetermined number of games, the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state is set as an end condition for the first replay time state After reaching the number of times, the production state may be set to the second production state.

  In this aspect, the predetermined number of games may be less than the number of games set as the end condition of the first replay time state.

  In this aspect, control is performed so that the time when the effect state is switched differs depending on the time when the state shifts to the second replay time state. First, when the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state at the start time of the second replay time state is less than or equal to the predetermined number of games, the game state has shifted to the second replay time state. By setting the effect state to the second effect state, the effect state is maintained in the first effect state even though a specific role is won before the predetermined number of games is consumed from the start of the first replay time state. If it is, the player can be indirectly notified that the bonus combination is won. If the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state at the start time of the second replay time state exceeds a predetermined number of games, the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state is By setting the effect state to the second effect state after the number of games set as the end condition of the first replay time state is reached, the expectation for the transition to the second replay time state is ended in the first replay time state. It is possible to allow the player to play a game while maintaining the number of games set as a condition until it is consumed. That is, according to this aspect, it is possible to set a game section in which the player's sense of expectation with respect to the change in the effect state differs depending on whether or not the predetermined number of games has been consumed in the first replay time state. Can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the game in the first replay time state, the effect control means has a number of games calculated from the start time of the first replay time state equal to or less than the predetermined number of games. In the case where the bonus combination and the specific combination are won in duplicate, in the game in which the bonus combination and the specific combination are won, control for causing the effect device to perform the effect of informing the winning of the bonus combination is performed. And when the bonus combination and the specific combination are won in the game in the first replay time state in which the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state exceeds the predetermined number of games At least the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state is set as the end condition of the first replay time state. Until it reaches the technique number of times it may be to perform the control to suspend the execution of the effect of notifying the winning of the bonus combination.

  In this aspect, control is performed to switch the timing for notifying the winning of the bonus combination according to the time when the bonus combination and the specific combination are won. First, when a bonus combination and a specific combination are won in a game in the first replay time state in which the number of games counted from the start of the first replay time state is equal to or less than the predetermined number of games, the bonus combination is won. By immediately informing the player, it is possible to realize an effect that gives a strong impression to the player that the opportunity to transition to the bonus state again in a short period of time after the bonus state ends. In addition, if the bonus combination and the specific combination are won in the game in the first replay time state in which the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state exceeds the predetermined number of games, at least the first By not allowing the bonus combination to be notified until the number of games counted from the start of the replay time state reaches the number of games set as the end condition of the first replay time state, Until the number of games set as the end condition is exhausted, the player can play the game while maintaining the expectation for winning the bonus combination. That is, according to this aspect, it is possible to set a game section in which the player's expectation for winning the bonus combination differs depending on whether or not the predetermined number of games has been consumed in the first replay time state. Can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the game where the replay is won, the plurality of reels are controlled to stop so that the replay wins regardless of the mode of the stop operation to the predetermined stop operation means. As the replay, a normal replay and a special replay in which a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern is different from the normal replay are set, and the special replay becomes a trigger for the transition to the second replay time state. It may be set as a specific combination.

  In this mode, winning regardless of the mode of the stop operation means that when the replay is won, the replay winning mode is always shown regardless of the timing of the stop operation and the order of the stop operation. It means that the symbol combination is controlled to be displayed. That is, according to this aspect, when a special replay that triggers the transition to the second replay time state is won, it is possible to always win a prize, so that a player who is not skilled in the stop operation can play. However, the operation interface environment can be improved so as not to miss the opportunity to shift to the second replay time state.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect control means starts from a game in which a predetermined condition is satisfied in the first replay time state and the second replay time state, and continues over a plurality of times. Control is performed to cause the effect device to execute a series of continuous effects in which the effect contents are changed, and the game state transition control means sets the number of games as an end condition of the second replay time state in the first replay time state. The number of games may be set to be equal to or greater than the number of games as the end condition, and the number of games that is equal to or greater than the number of games in which the series of continuous effects are executed may be set as the predetermined number of games.

  If it does in this way, even if it is a case where it transfers to the 2nd replay time state in any time in the 1st replay time state, the number of games required in order to perform a series of continuation effects can be secured. .

  (6) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, it is provided so that another bonus state different from the bonus state can be set as a gaming state, and the gaming state transition control means triggers the end of the other bonus state. The gaming state is shifted to the third replay time state, and control is performed to maintain the gaming state in the third replay time state even when the predetermined symbol combination is displayed in the third replay time state. In the third replay time state, control may be performed to cause the effect device to execute an effect corresponding to the first effect state from the start time point to the end time point.

  In this aspect, the number of games set as the end condition of the third replay time state may be the same as or different from the number of games set as the end condition of the first replay time state or the second replay time state. It may be.

  In this way, since the third replay time state does not shift to another replay time state, it is possible to increase the rarity value of the first replay time state for the player and the first replay time state. It is possible to give the player a sense of purpose for the transition to the bonus state that becomes the transition opportunity of the player and attract the interest. Also, in the third replay time state, the effect according to the first effect state is executed from the start time point to the end time point, so that the player is given the illusion that a game is being performed in the first replay time state. This can provide motivation to continue the game.

  (7) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a bonus state different from the bonus state can be set as a gaming state, and the gaming state transition control means triggers the end of the other bonus state. The game state is shifted to the fourth replay time state, and the control for ending the fourth replay time state according to the number of games calculated from the start time of the fourth replay time state, and a predetermined symbol combination in the fourth replay time state The game state is controlled to be shifted from the fourth replay time state to the second replay time state when triggered by the display, and the effect control means shifts via the fourth replay time state. In the second replay time state, the effect device performs an effect corresponding to the first effect state from the start time to the end time. It may be carried out for your.

  In this aspect, the number of games set as the end condition of the fourth replay time state may be the same as or different from the number of games set as the end condition of the first replay time state or the second replay time state. It may be.

  In this aspect, when the effect state in the second replay time state passes through the first replay time state, the effect state is switched from the first effect state to the second effect state, but via the fourth replay time state. If it is, the first performance state is maintained from the start time to the end time. By doing so, it is possible to give the player the motivation to continue the game by giving the player the illusion of playing the game in the first replay time state.

  (8) Further, according to the present invention, a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface thereof are rotated for each game, and an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is performed, and a stop operation to a predetermined stop operation means is performed. Is a program for a gaming machine that controls to stop the plurality of reels in accordance with the result of the internal lottery, and the normal state and the winning rate of the small part to which the game medium is paid out in accordance with the winning is normally set. A plurality of game states including a bonus state increased from the state and a replay time state in which the winning rate of the replay for performing the next game without requiring a game medium in accordance with the winning is increased from the normal state. A game state transition control means for performing control for shifting the game state between the first and second effect states as the effect state in the replay time state, and effects according to each effect state The computer functions as an effect control means for performing control to be executed by the effect device, and the gaming state transition control means causes the gaming state to transition to the first replay time state when the bonus state ends, and the first replay time A control for ending the first replay time state in accordance with the number of games counted from the start time of the state, and a display of a predetermined symbol combination in the first replay time state, the game state as the second replay A transition is made to the time state, and the second replay time state is controlled in accordance with the number of games counted from the start time of the second replay time state, and the effect control means controls the game state to be the first replay time. The production state is set to the first production state in response to the transition to the state, and the first replayer is set. When the gaming state shifts to the second replay time state triggered by the display of the predetermined symbol combination in the game state, the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state is the first number of games. The present invention relates to a program for performing control to switch the effect state in the second replay time state from the first effect state to the second effect state when the number of games set as the end condition of the replay time state is reached. is there.

  The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that is readable by a computer and stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the means described above.

  In the program and the information storage medium according to the present invention, each aspect shown in the above (2) to (7) can be appropriately adopted, and the computer functions as the means shown in (2) to (7). May be.

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

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs games using medals as gaming media.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In the gaming machine casing of the present embodiment, a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed.

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a step motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the step motor. By controlling the width or the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit, a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the step motor rotates and drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is interrupted, As the rotation of the step motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, three (three frames) of a plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, lower symbol) can be observed from the front of the gaming machine through the display window DW. The player's game result is determined by the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the five active lines L1 to L5 in the display window DW, and the combination of the symbols on the effective line corresponds to a predetermined combination. In the case of, medals are paid out from the hopper unit as the winning combination.

  Note that in the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is necessary to insert (bet) three medals for one game, and is effective only when the number of inserted medals (number of bets) is three. The lines L1 to L5 are all activated so that a game can be performed. If the number of medals inserted is in the range of 1 to 3, one or more of the activated lines L1 to L5 may be activated so that a game can be performed. Further, the number of activated lines may be different depending on the number of medals inserted.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays various game information such as the number of medals credited, the number of medals paid out or earned in one game, and the number of remaining bonus games. The

  In addition, the front upper door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing a game effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or for exciting the game are output.

  Further, the front upper door UD is provided with a bonus winning notification display LP1 on the right side of the display window DW, and a replay time notification display LP2 and a chance zone notification display LP3 on the left side of the display window DW. And are provided. The bonus winning notification display LP1 is a display for notifying that a bonus has been won by lighting a lamp when a bonus is won by satisfying a predetermined condition during a game. The replay time notification display LP2 is a display for notifying that the game state has shifted to a predetermined replay time state by turning on the lamp when the game state has shifted to a predetermined replay time state. The chance zone notification indicator LP3 notifies that the player is in the chance zone by turning on the lamp when the state is shifted to a replay time state (so-called chance zone) set as an opportunity to shift to a predetermined replay time state. It is a display for.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As the operation means, a bet button B0 (an example of an insertion operation means) for performing an operation for putting a stored medal into an insertion state, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotated to trigger a game. A start lever SL (an example of a game start operation means) for performing an operation, and a stop button B1 for performing an operation that triggers each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 being rotationally driven by a step motor. To B3 (an example of a stop operation means) are provided.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player is set in a ready state in which a game can be started by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or performing an operation of pressing the bet button B0. When the player depresses the start lever SL, an internal lottery using a random number value is performed on the control board, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 start rotating by driving the step motor, and the first reel The pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated) on condition that the rotation speed of the R1 to the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed and a predetermined standby time (wait time) has elapsed. .

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch of each button is turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the on state to the off state. .

  And the control board is a stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal tray MP. Yes.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by the game control means 100. The game control means 100 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. Thus, operation control of output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the speaker 340, and the like is performed. The functions of the game control means 100 are realized by various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, or software comprising a given program. Is done.

  The game control means 100 includes a random number generation means 110, a lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, an effect control means 180, and a storage means. 190 included.

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

  The lottery means 120 is a means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made based on a game start signal from a start switch 230 that is activated when a player presses a start lever SL (an example of a stop operation means). Thus, lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, flag setting processing, and the like are performed.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which of the plurality of lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 is to be used for internal lottery. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a plurality of types of gaming states can be set, and the storage unit 190 stores a lottery table for internal lottery in each gaming state. In the lottery table for each gaming state, a replay is made for each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535). Normal replay, special replay), small role (a role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out with winnings: plum, bell, red cherry, blue cherry, chance role 1, chance role 2), and bonus (various bonus states) Any combination of various combinations such as a combination (first big bonus to fourth big bonus) or a loser is associated with each other.

  In the random number determination process, a random value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generator 110 for each game based on the game start signal from the start switch 230, and the acquired random value is stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the stored lottery table.

  In the flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the flag of the winning combination determined to be won is changed from the non-internal winning state (first flag state, off state) to the internal winning state (second flag state, on Status). The flag setting information is stored in the flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190. Also, in this embodiment, a flag that can carry on the internal winning state for the next game until the prize is won (carry-over possible flag) and a non-internal winning without carrying the internal winning state for the next game regardless of the winning. A flag to be reset to a state (carry-over impossible flag) is prepared. The combination associated with the former carry-over possible flag is a bonus, and other combinations (for example, small combination, replay, etc.) are associated with the latter carry-over impossibility flag.

  The reel control means 130 steps the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on a game start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated when the player depresses a start lever SL (an example of a game start operation means). In addition to performing control to rotate by the motor, control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that are rotationally driven by the step motor in accordance with the setting state of the flag (whether or not the winning combination).

  Then, the reel control means 130 is in a state in which the pressing operation (an example of the stop operation) with respect to the stop buttons B1 to B3 (an example of the stop operation means) is validated (in principle, the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3). In a state where the speed has reached a predetermined speed and a wait time is set, the fact that the wait time has elapsed may be an additional condition for validation) When the stop switch 240 is actuated by pressing B3, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the step motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped based on the reel stop signal from the stop switch 240. Control is performed to stop each of the reels R1 to R3.

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. Specifically, referring to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190, the first reels R1 to R1 corresponding to the press timings of the stop buttons B1 to B3 (mode of stop operation) and the like. The stop position of the third reel R3 is determined, and control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the determined stop position.

  In the stop control table, the position of each reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 according to the priority order determined for each combination in the table selected when two or more types of combination flags are set to the internal winning state. And the actual correspondence position of each reel is set. In particular, in the present embodiment, priorities are determined in the order of “replay> bonus (BB)> small role”. For example, in the table selected when both the replay and bonus flags are in the internal winning state, The stop position of each reel is set so that the symbols constituting the replay winning pattern are displayed on the active line in preference to the symbols constituting the bonus winning pattern. Also, for example, in the table selected when both the bonus and small role flags are in the internal winning state, the symbols constituting the bonus winning pattern are placed on the active line in preference to the symbols constituting the small role winning pattern. The stop position of each reel is set so as to be displayed. That is, the reel control means 130, when the flags relating to two or more types of winning combinations are set to the internal winning state, the symbols constituting the winning combination having a low priority according to the priority set for each winning combination. Control is performed to stop the reels so that symbols constituting a combination with higher priority are preferentially displayed on the active line.

  The reel control means 130 performs so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing as control for stopping the reel. The pull-in process is a control process for stopping the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose flag is set to the internal winning state is stopped on the active line (so that the winning combination can be won). On the other hand, the kicking process is a control to stop the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose flag is set to the non-internal winning state does not stop on the active line (so that the winning combination cannot be won). It is processing. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in order to realize the above-described pull-in process and kick-off process, the flag setting state, the press timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the press order, the stop position of the reel that has already stopped (or the effective line) The stop control table is set so that the stop position of each reel changes according to the types of symbols stopped on L1 to L5. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the combination for which the flag is set to the internal winning state in the form of winning, while the symbol of the combination for which the flag is set to the non-winning state is in the form of winning. Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index (not shown) made of a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 detects a reference position signal detected by the reel index every time the reel rotates once. The rotation state of the current reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation shaft of the step motor) from the reference position of the reel (the frame detected by the reel index) based on It has become.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the stop control table for determining the stop position of each rotating reel, the number of frames required for each reel R1 to R3 to stop after the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed is determined. The upper limit is set to 5 frames (0 frame to 4 frames), and the reel control means 130 is an opportunity to stop the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the pull-in process and kick process regarding the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Control is performed to stop the reel so that a symbol of a maximum of four frames ahead can be drawn from a frame located in the display window DW when the operation is performed. For this reason, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, a plurality of replay symbols “RP” and plum symbols “PLM” arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. ”Is arranged so that the interval is within 5 frames, and when the replay is won or the bell is won, the replay symbol“ RP ”or the bell is displayed regardless of the pressing timing, the pressing order, etc. of the stop buttons B1 to B3. It has a symbol array that can draw the symbol “BEL” on the active line.

  The winning determination unit 140 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190, each reel is stopped. It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is a predetermined winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the bonus symbol 1 “red 7”, the bonus symbol 2 “white 7”, the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310, Plum symbol “PLM”, Bell symbol “BEL”, Replay symbol “RP”, Red cherry symbol “CH1”, Blue cherry symbol “CH2”, Special symbol 1 “DUM1”, Special symbol 2 “DUM2”, Special symbol 3 “ "DUM3" is arranged respectively. Then, depending on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line when each reel is stopped, as shown in FIG. 4, the first big bonus (BB1: an example of a bonus combination), the second big bonus (BB2), 3rd big bonus (BB3), 4th big bonus (BB4), replay (normal replay and special replay), bell, plum, chance role (chance role 1 and chance role 2), cherry (red cherry and blue cherry) A winning determination table is prepared so that the presence or absence of winning can be determined. It should be noted that “ANY” in the symbol combination indicating the cherry winning type shown in FIG. 4 indicates that any symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel may be used.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140, a control process for paying out medals, a replay process, a control process for shifting a gaming state, and the like are executed. For example, when a small role (bell, plum, chance role, cherry) wins, the payout control means 150 performs medal payout control processing, and when replay (normal replay, special replay) wins, replay processing When a replay process is performed by the means 160 and a bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4) is won, a game state transition control process for shifting the game state is performed by the game state transition control means 170.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a winning combination is won, control is performed to instruct the hopper unit 320 (paying device) the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning combination. At this time, the hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out the designated payout number of medals. If credits (internal storage) of medals are permitted, the number of credits (credits) stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 190 instead of the payout control unit 150 paying out medals. Credit addition processing for adding the payout number to the number of medals that have been made. When a replay or bonus is won as a result of the game, medals are not paid out from the hopper unit 320, but a process (0-sheet process) is executed in which formally 0 medals are paid out.

  In addition, when the replay (replay) is won, the replay processing means 160 performs replay processing (replay processing) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring medal insertion for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a replay is won, the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically set to the inserted state without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). The automatic insertion process is performed, and the next game start operation (operation of pressing the start lever SL by the player) is waited in a state where the same effective line as the previous game is enabled.

  The gaming state transition control means 170 performs a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state between the normal state, the bonus state, and the replay time state based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are defined, transitioning a gaming state to another gaming state based on the fact that one of the plurality of conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of conditions are satisfied Can do.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, as the bonus state, the first big bonus state (BB1 state), the second big bonus state (BB2 state), the third big bonus state (BB3 state), and The fourth big bonus state (BB4 state) can be set. In the bonus game in each bonus state, the winning rate of the small role is normally increased by increasing the winning probability of the small role in the internal lottery from the normal state. It is controlled to rise above the state. That is, in the BB1 state to the BB4 state, it is easy to obtain more medals in a shorter period than the normal state, and it is a gaming state (special state, bonus state) advantageous to the player.

  Next, details of each bonus state will be described.

  In the BB1 state (an example of the bonus state), as shown in A1 of FIG. 5, the first big bonus (BB1) is won in the internal lottery in the normal state, and the BB1 is in the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. It is a gaming state that shifts when triggered by the display of the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the winning form. Although not shown in FIG. 5, the game state shifts to the BB1 state even when BB1 is won in the internal lottery in the RT state A to the RT state E and BB1 wins during the RT state. In the BB1 state, in the bonus game, for example, when 456 medals have been paid out, the ending condition is satisfied. When the ending condition is satisfied, the gaming state is replayed as indicated by A2 in FIG. Control to shift to the time state A (an example of the first replay time state) is performed.

  In the BB2 state (an example of another bonus state), as shown by A3 in FIG. 5, the second big bonus (BB2) is won in the internal lottery in the normal state, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. Is a gaming state that is shifted to when the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the winning mode of BB2 is displayed. Although not shown in FIG. 5, even when BB2 is won in the internal lottery in the RT state A to the RT state E and BB2 wins during the RT state, the gaming state shifts to the BB2 state. In the BB2 state, in the bonus game, for example, it is assumed that more than 456 medals have been paid out, and when the end condition is satisfied, the game state is replayed as indicated by A4 in FIG. Control to shift to time state B (an example of a third replay time state) is performed.

  In the BB3 state (an example of another bonus state), as shown in A5 of FIG. 5, the third big bonus (BB3) is won in the internal lottery in the normal state, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. Is a gaming state that is shifted to when the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, red 7” indicating the winning mode of BB3 is displayed. Although not shown in FIG. 5, even when BB3 is won in the internal lottery in the RT state A to the RT state E and BB3 wins during the RT state, the gaming state shifts to the BB3 state. In the BB3 state, in the bonus game, for example, it is assumed that more than 146 medals are paid out, and when the end condition is satisfied, the game state is replayed as indicated by A6 in FIG. Control to shift to the time state C (an example of the fourth replay time state) is performed.

  In the BB state 4 (an example of another bonus state), as shown by A7 in FIG. 5, the fourth big bonus (BB4) is won in the internal lottery, and the BB4 is in the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The game state is shifted to when the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, white 7” indicating the winning mode is displayed. Although not shown in FIG. 5, even when BB4 is won in the internal lottery in the RT state A to the RT state E and BB4 wins during the RT state, the gaming state shifts to the BB4 state. In the BB4 state, in the bonus game, for example, when 146 medals have been paid out, the ending condition is satisfied. When the ending condition is satisfied, the gaming state is replayed as indicated by A8 in FIG. Control to shift to the time state D (an example of the fourth replay time state) is performed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as the replay time state, the replay time state A (RT state A), the replay time state B (RT state B), the replay time state C (RT state C), and the replay time state D (RT State D) and replay time state E are settable, and in each RT state game, the lottery means 120, as shown in FIG. While maintaining the internal lottery using the lottery table in which the winning probability of at least one of the normal replay and the special replay is increased from the normal state, the control for increasing the replay winning rate is performed as a result. That is, in the RT state A to the RT state E, the winning frequency of replay is higher than that in the normal state, so that it is less likely to consume medals than in the normal state, and the gaming state (special state) advantageous to the player It has become.

  The lottery table shown in FIG. 6 is a table that is selected on the condition that none of the bonuses of BB1 to BB4 is won in each gaming state, and any of BB1 to BB4 is selected in each gaming state. In the game until the winning bonus is won, an internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which BB1 to BB4 are excluded from the internal lottery targets.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, any of the bonuses BB1 to BB4 is won in the RT state A, the RT state C, and the RT state D by the lottery table for each RT state shown in FIG. When there is no internal lottery so that a special replay can be won in a single game and none of the bonuses of BB1 to BB4 are won in RT state B and RT state E The internal lottery is performed so that the special replay is not won by a single game.

  Next, details of each replay time state will be described.

  The RT state A (an example of the first replay time state) is a gaming state that transitions upon the end of the BB1 state as indicated by A2 in FIG. In the RT state A, the number of games (RT game number) as an end condition is set to 100 times, for example, and the number of games counted from the start point of the RT state A has reached 100 times, for example. As indicated by A9 in FIG. 5, control is performed to end the RT state A and return the gaming state to the normal state. In the RT state A, an internal lottery is performed so that a special replay can be won independently using a lottery table shown in FIG. 6 in a game in which none of the bonuses of BB1 to BB4 is won. As shown in A10 of FIG. 5, the RT state A is terminated when the symbol combination “RP / PLM / RP” indicating the special replay winning pattern is displayed by the winning of the special winning replay. Thus, control for shifting the gaming state to the RT state E is performed.

  The RT state B (an example of the third replay time state) is a gaming state that transitions upon the end of the BB2 state as indicated by A4 in FIG. In the RT state B, the number of games (RT game number) as an end condition is set to 100 times, for example, and the number of games counted from the start point of the RT state B reaches 100 times, for example. As indicated by A11 in FIG. 5, control is performed to end the RT state B and return the gaming state to the normal state. In RT state B, in a game in which none of the bonuses of BB1 to BB4 is won, the special replay is not won by itself using the lottery table shown in FIG. Thus, when the internal lottery is performed and the special replay is won, control is performed so as not to shift to another RT state based on the fact that the bonus is won.

  The RT state C (an example of the fourth replay time state) is a gaming state that transitions upon the end of the BB3 state as indicated by A6 in FIG. In the RT state C, the number of games as an end condition is set to 12 times, for example, and the number of games counted from the start time of the RT state C has reached 12 times, for example, as shown in A12 of FIG. As described above, the control is performed to end the RT state C and return the gaming state to the normal state. Also, in the RT state C, in a game in which none of the bonuses of BB1 to BB4 is won, the special replay can be elected with higher probability than the RT state D using the lottery table shown in FIG. As shown in A13 of FIG. 5, an internal lottery is performed, and the symbol combination “RP / PLM / RP” indicating the special replay winning form is displayed by winning the special replay that has been elected alone. Then, control is performed to end the RT state C and shift the gaming state to the RT state E. In the lottery table for RT state C shown in FIG. 6, the correspondence relationship between the winning combination and the random number value is set so that the winning probability of both the normal replay and the special replay is increased with respect to the lottery table for the normal state. However, in the lottery table for the RT state C, only the winning probability of the special replay may be set to be higher than the lottery table for the normal state.

  The RT state D (an example of the fourth replay time state) is a gaming state that transitions upon the end of the BB4 state as indicated by A7 in FIG. In the RT state D, the number of games as an end condition is set to 12 times, for example, and the number of games counted from the start point of the RT state D reaches 12 times, for example, as shown in A15 of FIG. As described above, the control is performed to end the RT state D and return the gaming state to the normal state. Also, in the RT state D, in a game in which none of the bonuses BB1 to BB4 is won, the special replay can be won independently with a lower probability than the RT state C using the lottery table shown in FIG. As shown in A16 of FIG. 5, when an internal lottery has been performed and the symbol combination “RP / PLM / RP” indicating the winning form of the special replay is displayed as a result of winning the special replay that has been elected alone. Then, control is performed to end the RT state D and shift the gaming state to the RT state E. In the lottery table for the RT state D shown in FIG. 6, the correspondence relationship between the winning combination and the random number value is set so that the winning probability of both the normal replay and the special replay is increased with respect to the lottery table for the normal state. However, in the lottery table for the RT state D, only the winning probability of the special replay may be set to be higher than the lottery table for the normal state.

  The RT state E (an example of the second replay time state) is a special replay in which the bonus is not selected in the RT state A, the RT state C, or the RT state D, as shown in A10, A13, and A16 of FIG. It is a gaming state that shifts with the winning of the game. In the RT state E, the number of games as an end condition is set to 100 times, for example, and the number of games counted from the start time of the RT state E reaches, for example, 100 times, as shown in A17 of FIG. As described above, the control is performed to end the RT state E and return the gaming state to the normal state. Further, in the RT state E, in a game in which none of the bonuses of BB1 to BB4 is won, the special replay is always won with the bonus without using the lottery table shown in FIG. Thus, when the internal lottery is performed and the special replay is won, control is performed so as not to shift to another RT state based on the fact that the bonus is won.

  Here, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the gaming state transition control means 170 counts the number of games from the start time of each RT state in the RT state A to RT state E. Specifically, at the time of transition to each RT state, a value corresponding to the number of games that will be the end condition is set in a predetermined storage area of the storage means 190, and the start lever SL is pressed every time a game is performed. As a trigger, a value corresponding to one game is decremented from a value set in a predetermined storage area of the storage means 190 at the time of transition. A value corresponding to one game is played each time a game is played by setting 0 as a value corresponding to the number of games that will be an end condition at the time of transition to each RT state in a predetermined storage area of the storage means 190. It may be incremented.

  The effect control means 180 uses a display device 330 (an example of an effect device) such as a lamp, LED, or liquid crystal display based on the effect data selected with reference to the effect table stored in the effect table storage means 195. Control relating to the sound effect to be performed using the display effect to be performed and the speaker 340 (an example of the effect device) is performed. Specifically, the lamps and LEDs are turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of gaming events such as the insertion of medals, the operation of the bet button B0, the start lever SL, and the stop buttons B1 to B3, and the display content of the liquid crystal display LCD is changed. By changing the sound or outputting sound from the speaker 340, the game is boosted or effect control for assisting the game is performed.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 has the RT effect state 1 (an example of the first effect state) or the RT effect state 2 (the second effect state) as the effect state in the RT state A, the RT state B, and the RT state E. An example of an effect state is set, and control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the speaker 340 to execute different effects depending on each effect state. In the present embodiment, when the production state is different, control for referring to the production table constructed from different production data and control for selecting different production data in the same production table are performed.

  Then, the effect control means 180 sets the effect state to the RT effect state 1 when the gaming state shifts to the RT state A, and that the symbol combination indicating the special replay winning form is displayed in the RT state A. When the gaming state transitions to the RT state E as a trigger, after the number of games counted from the start point of the RT state A reaches the number of games set as the end condition of the RT state A, the effect state in the RT state E Is controlled from RT effect state 1 to RT effect state 2.

  Further, in the case where the gaming state has shifted to the RT state E, the effect control means 180 has, for example, 50 game counts from the start point of the RT state A at the start point of the RT state E (an example of a predetermined game count). In the following cases, the production state is set to the RT production state 2 triggered by the transition of the game state to the RT state E, and the number of games counted from the start time of the RT state A at the start time of the RT state E is For example, when the number of games exceeds 50, the total number of games counted from the start of RT state A reaches, for example, 100 times (the number of games set as an end condition for RT state A). As described above, the effect state is set to the RT effect state 2.

  In addition, in the game in the RT state A in which the number of games counted from the start time of the RT state A is, for example, 50 times or less, when the BB1 and the special replay are won, the effect control unit 180 is BB1 and the special replay. In a game in which the winning combination of BB1 is won, the display device 330 or the speaker 340 is controlled to perform an effect to notify the winning of BB1, and the number of games counted from the start of the RT state A is, for example, over 50 times. In the game in state A, when BB1 and special replay are won in duplicate, the number of games counted at least from the start of RT state A is, for example, 100 times (the number of games set as the end condition of RT state A) Control is performed to suspend the execution of the effect of informing the winning of BB1 until the value is reached.

  It should be noted that the production control means 180 changes the production state from the start time to the end time in the RT production state in the RT state B that has transitioned with the end of the BB2 state and the RT state C or RT state D. 1 is set, and the display 330 and the speaker 340 are controlled to execute an effect corresponding to the RT effect state 1 in the game.

  Further, the effect control means 180 controls the lighting of the lamp of the bonus winning notification display LP1 triggered by the fact that the special replay and BB1 are won in the RT state A, and the gaming state is the RT state A, the RT state B, or The control of turning on the lamp of the replay time notification display LP2 triggered by the transition to the RT state E and the lamp of the chance zone notification display LP3 triggered by the transition of the gaming state to the RT state C or the RT state D And control to turn on.

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

2. Control Method of the Present Embodiment Next, the control method employed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, in the RT state A that shifts with the end of the BB1 state as a trigger, the special replay that wins the transition to the RT state E and the special replay together with the BB1 An internal lottery is performed so that there may be cases where duplicates are won. When a special replay that has been elected alone wins, the transition of the game state from RT state A to RT state E is permitted, and when a special replay that has been elected that overlaps with BB1 wins, or any bonus of BB1 to BB4 When the special replay is won after winning, the transition of the gaming state from the RT state A to the RT state E is prohibited based on the fact that the bonus is won. Further, in the present embodiment, the game state is changed from the RT state A to the RT state E by setting a game number equal to or greater than the number of games as the end condition of the RT state A as the number of games as the end condition of the RT state E. When is transferred, the game section where the winning probability of replay is rising is always extended.

  In the present embodiment, as a method of notifying the player that the game section in which the winning probability of replay has increased is extended, the effect is produced according to the time when the game state transitions from the RT state A to the RT state E. A method is employed in which the state is controlled so that the time when the state changes from the RT effect state 1 to the RT effect state 2 is different.

  In this embodiment, when 100 games have been consumed in the RT state A and the RT state E, the control for terminating each RT state is performed, and when the RT state A shifts to the RT state E, the RT Control is performed to change the timing for switching the effect state depending on whether or not the number of games in state A exceeds 50 (an example of a predetermined number of games).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the transition to the RT state A is triggered by the end of the BB1 state, the effect state is set to the RT effect state 1. In RT effect state 1, the effect of displaying the effect image shown in FIG. 8A on the liquid crystal display LCD is executed. Further, in this embodiment, until the game of 90 times is completed from the start of the RT state A, the effect that the effect image shown in FIG. 8A is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD is executed as the effect in the RT effect state 1. In the remaining 10 games, a series of continuation effects in which an effect image in which a story progresses is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD as the animation image changes for each game is an RT effect state. 1 is executed as an effect in No. 1. That is, a series of continuous effects are executed with a predetermined condition that the number of games counted from the start of RT state A has reached 90. The effect image shown in FIG. 8A includes a background display area and a main display area. The background display area is, for example, displayed in black and displays the number of games played until a series of continuous effects are executed, the number of medals acquired from the bonus state, and the replay time being reached. An animation image of the character is displayed in the main display area.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7A, for example, when a special replay that has been elected at the time when 40 games are digested from the start of RT state A wins, the number of games counted from the start of RT state A Is 50 times or less, the effect state is changed from the RT effect state 1 to the RT effect state 2 as the gaming state shifts from the RT state A to the RT state E. Then, when the effect state is set to RT effect state 2, the effect of displaying the effect image shown in FIG. 8B on the liquid crystal display LCD is executed. In the effect image displayed in the RT effect state 2, the color scheme of the background display area is changed to, for example, red. Thus, in the RT effect state 2, the player can recognize that the duration of the replay time has been extended because the color scheme of the background display area of the effect image is different from the effect image in the RT effect state 1. ing. In the RT effect state 2, as in the case of the RT effect state 1, the effect image shown in FIG. 8B is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD until 90 games have been consumed from the start of the RT state E. The effect is executed as an effect in the RT effect state 2, and in the remaining 10 games, the effect of continuously displaying the effect image in which the story progresses as the animation image changes for each game is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. A series of continuation effects are performed as effects in the RT effect state 2.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7B, when a special replay that has been won alone is won from the start of RT state A, for example, when 70 games are digested, the game state transitions from RT state A to RT state E. However, unlike the case of FIG. 7 (A), based on the fact that the number of games counted from the start of RT state A exceeds 50, the total number of games calculated from the start of RT state A The production state is maintained in the RT production state 1 until the number of times reaches 100. Here, in RT effect state 1, the effect image shown in FIG. 8A is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD until the number of games counted from the start of RT state A reaches 90 times. In the example shown in FIG. 7B, in the game for 20 times after the game state has shifted to the RT state E, the effect of displaying the effect image shown in FIG. 8A on the liquid crystal display LCD is executed. In 10 games, the above-described series of continuous effects is executed based on the fact that the number of games counted from the start of RT state A has reached 90.

  In the example shown in FIG. 7B, when the total number of games counted from the start of RT state A reaches 100, the effect state is changed from RT effect state 1 to RT effect state 2. Then, when the effect state is set to RT effect state 2, the effect of displaying the effect image shown in FIG. 8B on the liquid crystal display LCD is executed. At this time, in the example shown in FIG. 7B, since the number of games in the RT state E has already reached 30 when the RT effect state 2 is set, in the RT effect state 2, 60 games have been played. On the condition that it has been digested, the series of continuous effects described above as the effects in the RT effect state 2 are executed.

  In the control method of the present embodiment described above, when the number of games counted from the start time of the RT state A at the start time of the RT state E is 50 times or less as shown in FIG. The special replay won even before the game was consumed 50 times from the start of the RT state A by setting the production state to the RT production state 2 when the game state transitions to the RT state E. Regardless, when the effect image shown in FIG. 8A is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, it is possible to indirectly notify the player that the bonus is won.

  In the control method of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the number of games counted from the start time of the RT state A at the start time of the RT state E exceeds 50 times, the RT By setting the production state to RT production state 2 after the number of games counted from the start of state A reaches 100, which is set as the end condition of RT state A, the expectation for the transition to RT state E is obtained. The player can play the game while maintaining the number of games set as the end condition of the RT state A until the game is completed.

  That is, according to the control method of the present embodiment, it is possible to set a game section in which the player's expectation with respect to the change in the performance state differs depending on whether or not the predetermined number of games has been consumed in the RT state A. , Can prevent the game from becoming monotonous. In particular, according to the example shown in FIG. 7B, the RT effect state 1 set at the beginning of the transition to the RT state A is maintained even after the transition to the RT state E, and at the beginning of the transition to the RT state A. Since the production state is switched from the RT production state 1 to the RT production state 2 after the set end time has arrived, the duration of the replay time state is extended due to the transition from the RT state A to the RT state E. This makes it difficult for the player to perceive the game, and allows the player to play the game while maintaining the expectation for the extension of the duration of the replay time state.

  In the control method according to the present embodiment, the number of games (100 times) that is the termination condition of the RT state E is set to be equal to or greater than the number of games (100 times) that is the termination condition of the RT state A. Regardless of the time of the transition to the RT state E, the duration of the replay time state can be extended and based on the number of games counted from the start of the RT state A and the RT state E By setting the number of games that is equal to or greater than the number of games (10 times) in which a series of continuous effects started in this manner are executed as the number of games (50 times) as the switching timing of the effect state, Even when the time has shifted to the RT state E, it is possible to secure the number of games required to execute a series of continuous effects.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the special replay winning is set as an opportunity to shift from the RT state A to the RT state E. When the special replay is won, the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3. In any case, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are controlled so that the symbol combination “RP / PLM / RP” indicating the special replay winning pattern is always displayed, regardless of the order of the pressing operations. Has been done. That is, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a special replay that triggers the transition from the RT state A to the RT state E can be won, it is always possible to win a prize. It is possible to improve the operation interface environment so as not to miss the opportunity to extend the duration of the replay time state even for a player who is not skilled in the pressing operation to B3.

  In the present embodiment, in the RT state A, the internal lottery is performed so that there is a case where the special replay is won alone and there are cases where the special replay and BB1 are overlapped. Therefore, the special replay is won alone. The special replay wins in both cases and the case where the special replay is won together with BB1. Utilizing this fact, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment employs a technique of varying the timing for notifying the winning of BB1 in accordance with the time when the special replay and BB1 are redundantly won.

  First, in the game in RT state A in which the number of games counted from the start of RT state A is 50 or less, if BB1 and special replay are won in duplicate, As an effect of notifying the winning of BB1, control is performed to turn on the lamp of the bonus winning notification display LP1 provided on the right side of the display window DW.

  In addition, in the game in the RT state A where the number of games counted from the start time of the RT state A exceeds 50 times, when the BB1 and the special replay are won, the number of games counted from the start time of the RT state A Is suspended until execution of the effect of informing the winning of BB1 is reached 100 times set as the end condition of the RT state A, and after the completion of the RT state A, the effect image informing the liquid crystal display LCD that the bonus has been confirmed. Is displayed to notify that BB1 is won.

  As described above, when BB1 and special replays are duplicated in a game in RT state A where the number of games counted from the start of RT state A is 50 or less, BB1 win is immediately notified. By doing so, it is possible to realize an effect that strongly impresses the player that the opportunity to shift to the BB1 state again in a short period of time after the end of the BB1 state is obtained.

  In addition, in the game in the RT state A in which the number of games counted from the start time of the RT state A exceeds 50, when the BB1 and the special replay are duplicated, the winning of the BB1 is notified until the RT state A ends. By not doing so, it is possible to allow the player to play the game while maintaining the expectation for winning the BB1 until the number of games set as the end condition of the RT state A is exhausted.

  That is, according to the control method of the present embodiment, it is possible to set a game section in which the player's expectation for winning the bonus is different depending on whether or not the predetermined number of games has been consumed in the RT state A, The monotony of the game can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the RT state B and the RT state E, an internal lottery is performed so that a special replay is not won independently in a game that has not won any bonus of BB1 to BB4. When a special replay is won after winning a bonus in RT state B or RT state E, a technique is adopted that prohibits the transition of the gaming state to another RT state based on the fact that the bonus is won is doing. According to this method, the transition from the RT state B to the RT state E is not performed, and the transition from the RT state E to the RT state E is not performed again, thereby increasing the rare value of the RT state A for the player. In addition, it is possible to attract the player by giving the player a sense of purpose for the transition to the BB1 state, which is the trigger for the transition of the RT state A.

  In the present embodiment, when the transition to the RT state B is triggered by the end of the BB2 state, and when the transition is made to the RT state E via the RT state C or the RT state D, the start point to the end point The method of setting the production state to the RT production state 1 is employed. In this way, the same effect image as in the case of transition to the RT state A shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, so that the player is playing the game in the RT state A. By giving such an illusion, it is possible to give motivation to continue the game.

  Next, an example of control processing of the gaming machine that realizes the method of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 and 10.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a control process for shifting the gaming state.

  First, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the initial state is set to the normal state, and the game in the normal state is executed (step S10). When the bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4) is won during the normal state and the bonus is won (Y in step S11), the gaming state is changed from the normal state to the bonus state (BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4). State) (step S12).

  In the bonus state, the winning probability of the small role increases, and a bonus game is executed in which more medals can be acquired in a shorter time than in the normal state. The bonus state continues until medals exceeding a predetermined number (456 in the BB1 state and BB2 state and 146 in the BB3 state and BB4 state) are paid out, and when the total number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number An end condition is satisfied (Y in step S13), and the bonus state ends. When the bonus state ends, the game becomes a replay time state corresponding to the bonus state (BB1 state → RT state A, BB2 state → RT state B, BB3 state → RT state C, BB4 state → RT state D). The value corresponding to the number of times is set as the RT game number G1 (G1 = 100 for RT state A and RT state B, G1 = 12 for RT state C and RT state D), and then the gaming state is shifted to the replay time state ( Steps S14 and S15).

  In the replay time state, a replay time game in which the winning probability of at least one of the normal replay and the special replay is increased from the normal state is executed, and the RT game number G1 is decremented every time the game is performed. In the replay time state, a special replay is won (Y in step S16), and a bonus is not established in the game where the special replay is won (when the flag associated with the bonus is not set to the internal winning state). (N in Step S17), it is determined that the special replay that has been won alone is won, and the RT game number G1 is reset (Step S14). In this embodiment, when a special replay that is won in the replay time state A, the replay time state C, and the replay time state D wins, the RT game number G1 is reset to G1 = 100 and the game state is replayed. Control to shift to the time state E is performed (step S15). When the bonus is won and the bonus is won in the replay time state (Y in step S18), the replay time state is forcibly terminated and the gaming state is shifted to the bonus state (to step S12). In the replay time state, when the number of replay time games corresponding to the number of RT games G1 set in step S14 is exhausted (when the number of RT games G1 = 0: Y in step S19), the game state Is returned to the normal state (to step S10).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the setting process of the effect state in the replay time state.

  First, when the first big bonus state ends (Y in step S20), the RT game number G2 for managing the setting time of the production state is set to G2 = 100 as the gaming state shifts to the replay time state A. Then (step S21), the production state is set to RT production state 1 (step S22). In the RT effect state 1, the RT game number G2 set in step S21 is decremented every time a replay time game is performed.

  When the special replay is won in the replay time state (Y in step S23), it is determined whether or not the bonus is established (step S24). If the bonus is not established (N in step S24), the gaming state is determined. A transition is made from the replay time state A to the replay time state E, but it is determined whether or not the current number of RT games G2 is G2> 50 in order to determine whether or not to change the effect state at this time (step) S25).

  Here, if the number of RT games G2 is G2> 50 (Y in step S25), the number of games in the replay time state A is 50 times or less, so that the duration of the replay time state is immediately extended. 9 is acquired, the RT game number G1 reset in step S14 in FIG. 9 is acquired, the acquired RT game number G1 is reset as the RT game number G2 (step S29), and the effect state is changed. The RT effect state 2 is set (step S30).

  On the other hand, if the RT game number G2 is not G2> 50 (N in step S25), the effect state is maintained at the RT effect state 1 until the RT game number G2 becomes 0 (N in step S27, to step S22). . When the number of replay time games corresponding to the number of RT games G2 set in step S21 is digested (when the number of RT games G2 = 0: Y in step S27), the RT game number G1 is acquired. , G1> 0 is determined (step S28).

  When the number of RT games G1 is G1> 0 (Y in step S28), the replay time state A has ended without shifting to the replay time state E, so that the gaming state returns to the normal state. Accordingly, the effect state is set to the effect state for the normal state (step S33).

  On the other hand, when the number of RT games is not G1> 0 (N in step S28), the duration of the replay time state is extended by the game state shifting from the replay time state A to the replay time state E. Therefore, after resetting the RT game number G1 acquired at the time of determination in step S28 as the RT game number G2 (step S29), the effect state is set to the RT effect state 2 (step S30).

  Further, when the effect state is set to the RT effect state 1, and a bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4) is won in the replay time state A or the replay time state E (Y in step S26), the game As the state transitions to the bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state, BB4 state), the effect state is set to the effect state for the bonus state (step S33).

  Next, in the RT effect state 2, the RT game number G2 set in step S29 is decremented every time the replay time game is performed, and the replay time game corresponding to the RT game number G2 set in step S29 is performed. When the game is completed (when the number of RT games G2 = 0: Y in step S32), the replay time state E ends and the game state returns to the normal state, and the effect state is changed to the normal state. Is set to the effect state (step S33).

  If a bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4) is won in the replay time state E (Y in step S31), the gaming state shifts to a bonus state (BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4). Accordingly, the effect state is set to the effect state for the bonus state (step S33).

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the example in which the symbol combination indicating the special replay winning mode is displayed in the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is set as the transition opportunity of the replay time state E. The symbol combination indicating the winning mode of the specific small role and the symbol combination displayed when the winning of the specific small role is missed are displayed in the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. It may be set as a transition trigger for the replay time state E.

  In addition, for example, the number of games set as the end condition of each replay time state of the replay time state A to the replay time state E is not limited to the example described in the above embodiment and can be arbitrarily set. At this time, the duration of the replay time state is shortened by setting the number of games set as the end condition of the replay time state E to a number smaller than the number of games set as the end condition of the replay time state A. Such a configuration is also included in the scope of the present invention.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the combination used as the object of a prize judging in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the transition relation of the game state in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the structure of the lottery table used by the internal lottery in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the setting method of the production | presentation state in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is an example of the effect image displayed according to the effect state in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process example of the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process example of the gaming machine of this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1-L5 effective line, DS game information display part, LCD liquid crystal display,
LP1 Bonus Winning Notification Display, LP2 Replay Time Notification Display,
LP3 Chance zone notification display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 110 random number judgment means, 120 lottery means,
130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means, 150 payout control means,
160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means, 180 effect control means,
190 storage means, 191 lottery table storage means, 192 flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 Production table storage means,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 320 hopper unit,
330 display device, 340 speaker

Claims (7)

The result of the internal lottery is triggered by an internal lottery that rotates a plurality of reels with multiple types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface for each game, and determines whether or not the winning combination is successful. A gaming machine that performs control to stop the plurality of reels according to
The normal state, the bonus state in which the winning rate of the small role where the game medium is paid out with the winning is raised from the normal state, and the replay winning rate that allows the next game to be performed without requiring the game medium with the winning Gaming state transition control means for performing control for shifting the gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states including a replay time state increased from the normal state;
The first control state or the second effect state is set as the effect state in the replay time state, and an effect control means for performing control for causing the effect device to execute an effect corresponding to each effect state,
The gaming state transition control means is
A control for shifting the gaming state to the first replay time state triggered by the end of the bonus state, and ending the first replay time state according to the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state; When the predetermined symbol combination is displayed in the first replay time state, the game state is shifted to the second replay time state, and the number of games as the end condition of the second replay time state is set to the first replay time state. Set the number of games to be equal to or greater than the number of games that will be the end condition of the state, and perform control to end the second replay time state according to the number of games counted from the start time of the second replay time state,
The production control means
When the production state is set to the first production state, the production device executes the production suggesting that the first replay time state is staying,
When the production state is set to the second production state, the production device executes the production suggesting that the second replay time state is staying,
When the gaming state has shifted to the first replay time state, the rendering state is set to the first rendering state, and the gaming state is triggered by the display of the predetermined symbol combination in the first replay time state. Is transferred to the second replay time state, after the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state reaches the number of games set as an end condition of the first replay time state, A gaming machine that performs control to switch the effect state in the second replay time state from the first effect state to the second effect state. In claim 1,
In the first replay time state, a case where a specific winning combination is displayed by winning when the predetermined symbol combination is displayed and a case where a bonus winning combination that triggers the transition between the specific winning combination and the bonus state is won. The internal lottery has been held so that there are cases,
The gaming state transition control means is
When the specific combination won in the internal lottery in the first replay time state wins, the game state is controlled to shift from the first replay time state to the second replay time state,
The production control means
When the gaming state has shifted to the second replay time state, and the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state at the start time of the second replay time state is less than or equal to a predetermined number of games The production state is set to the second production state in response to the game state transitioning to the second replay time state, and the first replay time state is calculated from the start time of the second replay time state. When the number of played games exceeds the predetermined number of games, the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state has reached the number of games set as an end condition for the first replay time state. A gaming machine characterized in that an effect state is set to the second effect state later. In claim 2,
The production control means
When the bonus combination and the specific combination are won in the game in the first replay time state in which the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state is equal to or less than the predetermined number of games, In a game in which the bonus combination and the specific combination are won, a control is performed to cause the effecting device to execute an effect to notify the bonus combination.
When the bonus combination and the specific combination are won in the game in the first replay time state in which the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state exceeds the predetermined number of games , At least until the number of games counted from the start time of the first replay time state reaches the number of games set as the end condition of the first replay time state, the execution of the effect to notify the winning of the bonus combination is suspended A gaming machine characterized by performing control. In claim 2 or 3,
In the game where the replay is won, control is performed to stop the plurality of reels so that the replay wins regardless of the mode of the stop operation to the predetermined stop operation means.
As the replay, a normal replay and a special replay with different symbol combinations indicating a winning form are set for the normal replay,
The gaming machine, wherein the special replay is set as the specific combination that triggers the transition of the second replay time state. In any one of Claims 2-4,
The production control means
Start the game in which a predetermined condition is established in the first replay time state and the second replay time state, and cause the effect device to execute a series of continuous effects in which the effect contents continuously change over a plurality of games. Control
The gaming state transition control means is
Gaming machine and sets the number of games or more times of the game the previous SL series of continuous presentation is performed as the predetermined number of games. In any one of Claims 1-5,
As a gaming state, it is provided so that another bonus state different from the bonus state can be set,
The gaming state transition control means is
The gaming state is shifted to the third replay time state when the other bonus state ends, and the gaming state is maintained at the third replay time state even when the predetermined symbol combination is displayed in the third replay time state. Control
The production control means
In the third replay time state, control is performed to cause the effect device to execute an effect corresponding to the first effect state from the start time point to the end time point. In any one of Claims 1-5,
As a gaming state, it is provided so that another bonus state different from the bonus state can be set,
The gaming state transition control means is
A control for shifting the gaming state to the fourth replay time state triggered by the end of the other bonus state and ending the fourth replay time state according to the number of games counted from the start time of the fourth replay time state; The game state is shifted from the fourth replay time state to the second replay time state when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed in the four replay time state.
The production control means
In the second replay time state shifted via the fourth replay time state, control is performed to cause the effect device to execute an effect corresponding to the first effect state from the start time point to the end time point. To play.

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