JP5961316B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to continuously execute a game state without performing a lottery to determine whether or not to continue the game state to be added, thereby making it possible to continue a sense of expectation of addition and play a variety of games. A unique gaming machine. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined game state is provided in which two or more types of effect modes among a plurality of types of effect modes are executed in a predetermined order, and in the predetermined game state, two or more types of effect modes are provided. Each of the predetermined production modes is executed during a predetermined game section, and in each production mode, a bonus grant lottery is performed as to whether or not a privilege is given to the player during the predetermined game segment, and a bonus is granted by the bonus grant lottery. When it is decided to be performed, an effect for notifying the result of the bonus grant lottery is performed in the effect mode, and from one of two or more effect modes executed in a predetermined gaming state to another effect mode. Is continuously executed in a predetermined order regardless of the lottery result of the privilege grant lottery. [Selection] Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and the present invention allows the game state to be continuously executed without a lottery for determining whether or not to continue the game state to be added. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a variety of games.

  Conventionally, it has an assist time (AT) and assist replay time (ART) that make it easy to win by informing the pressing order of the stop switch corresponding to the winning small role, and shifts to a gaming state in which the number of games of ART is added, There is known a gaming machine that performs a continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue the game state to be added every predetermined number of games, and continues the game state to increase the number of ART games when the continuous lottery is won. (For example, refer to paragraph number “0298” of Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-77293

However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, if the continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue the additional gaming state is not won, the additional gaming state will be terminated, so the number of ART games for the player At the same time as having a sense of expectation to add, there was also a problem of having anxiety of continuation.
Accordingly, each invention described in each claim has been made in view of the problems of the conventional techniques described above, and the object thereof is as follows.

  That is, according to the present invention, the game state is continuously executed without a lottery for determining whether or not to continue the game state to be added, so that the expectation of the addition is continued and the game is rich in change. It relates to a gaming machine that can be used.

Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve the above-described object, and the features of each invention will be described below using the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of transitioning a plurality of types of gaming states, and includes a plurality of types of effect modes, and the plurality of types of gaming states include the plurality of types when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A predetermined game state in which two or more types of effect modes are executed in a predetermined order, and each of the two or more types of effect modes is predetermined in the predetermined game state. In each of the production modes that are executed during the predetermined gaming section and executed in the predetermined gaming state, a bonus grant lottery for determining whether or not to give a bonus to the player during the predetermined gaming section is performed, and the bonus grant is performed. When it is determined that a privilege is to be granted by lottery, an effect of notifying the result of the privilege grant lottery is performed in the effect mode, and the two or more types of effect modes executed in the predetermined gaming state are performed. One from the transition to the other presentation mode, regardless of the lottery result of the bonus providing lottery, characterized in that it so as to run continuously in a predetermined order.

Here, the “privilege” includes, but is not limited to, adding the number of sets of the production mode when the game section of the production mode is managed by the number of sets with a predetermined number of games as one unit. Not.
The “predetermined game state in which two or more types of effect modes are executed in a predetermined order” includes a special mode state in which a plurality of types of specific game states are executed in a predetermined order.

In addition, in “performing a privilege grant lottery regarding whether or not to give a privilege to a player during a predetermined game segment”, when performing a privilege grant lottery for each game during a predetermined game segment, Benefits when a bonus is awarded for a specific number of games during a section, such as the first game or the last game, or when a predetermined condition is met, for example, when the result of a role lottery wins a specific role This includes, but is not limited to, a case where a grant lottery is performed or a case where a bonus grant lottery is won a plurality of times during a predetermined game section.
The “predetermined game state in which two or more types of effect modes are executed in a predetermined order” includes a plurality of predetermined game states in which the types and number of effect modes executed in the predetermined order are different, The gaming state may be determined by lottery or the like.

  In addition, since two or more types of effect modes are executed in a predetermined order in the predetermined game state, it is guaranteed that the effect mode is executed for a predetermined number of games. In the case of an advantageous game state, even if all the lottery results of the bonus grant lottery are lost, the game state is advantageous to the player. Therefore, it is desirable that the effect mode is a game state advantageous to the player.

Thereby, the transition from the production mode in which the bonus grant lottery is performed to another production mode is continuously executed in a predetermined order regardless of the lottery result of the privilege grant lottery, and the expectation of the bonus is continued. Thus, a gaming machine capable of playing a variety of games can be provided.
In addition, since the production mode is shifted regardless of the lottery result of the privilege grant lottery, there is a game in which the privilege grant lottery is executed while the execution of the production mode is guaranteed multiple times and the tension of the privilege grant lottery is tasted. Since a certain number of times are guaranteed, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of proceeding with a sense of security without worrying about interruption of a predetermined game state in which a bonus grant lottery is executed in a predetermined order.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the predetermined order is an order determined by the time when the predetermined gaming state is started, and from one of the effect modes to another The production mode is characterized by switching in that order.
Here, the “order determined by the time when the predetermined game state is started” may be determined by the time when the predetermined game state is started. It may be when a “predetermined condition” for determining execution of the state is satisfied, when power is turned on, when a setting is changed, or the like.

Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of playing a game in which the sense of expectation of the privilege is continued by switching the effect modes in the order determined by the time when the predetermined gaming state is started.
In addition, since lottery is not performed for switching the production mode, it is possible to easily switch to the next production mode after the last game of the production mode before switching, and the production modes before and after switching overlap. It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of playing all the number of games in the effect mode before and after switching without being executed.

  Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, further, during or after execution of the predetermined effect mode executed in the last order of the predetermined gaming state among the two or more types of effect modes, If a game state continuation lottery for determining whether or not to repeat a predetermined game state is performed, and the game state continuation lottery is won, the predetermined game state is executed again after the end of the predetermined effect mode. Features.

As a result, when the game state continuation lottery is won, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be expected to increase the opportunity for the player to give a privilege by executing the predetermined game state again.
In addition, by performing the game state continuous lottery in the effect mode executed in the last order, it is expected to repeat the predetermined game state compared to the case of performing the game state continuous lottery in the effect mode in the middle of the predetermined game state It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can hold the game until the end.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is further determined that a privilege is given by the privilege grant lottery performed in a predetermined production mode executed in the last order in the predetermined order. In such a case, the predetermined game state is executed again.
Thereby, when it is determined that the privilege is given by the privilege grant lottery, the privilege grant lottery repeats the predetermined game state by executing the predetermined game state again. Can also be used.
In addition, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be expected to increase the chance of giving a privilege to a player by executing a predetermined gaming state again.

By performing the game state continuous lottery in the production mode executed in the last order, the expectation that the predetermined game state will be repeated is the last compared to the case of performing the game state continuous lottery in the production mode in the middle of the predetermined game state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be held up to.
In addition, a game machine capable of informing a lottery result of repeating a predetermined gaming state through an effect relating to a lottery result of a privilege grant lottery, and further expecting to repeat a predetermined gaming state to the end Can be provided.

In addition, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the predetermined effect mode executed in the last order of the predetermined game state among the plurality of types of effect modes is other than the predetermined game state. It is determined whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied when a transition from the gaming state is possible and a transition is made from a gaming state other than the predetermined gaming state to a predetermined rendering mode executed in the last order. It is characterized by.
Here, the “game state other than the predetermined game state” includes, but is not limited to, an effect state in which notification regarding the winning combination is performed, such as an assist time (AT) and an assist replay time (ART).

  Further, using the example in the embodiment of the present invention, when a transition is made to the “Race Z” of the extra game by winning the extra transition lottery from the ART normal state, the special mode in the “Race Z” A lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a state is performed. Note that the present invention is not limited to this case.

As a result, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied when a transition is made from a gaming state other than the predetermined gaming state to a predetermined performance mode executed in the last order. When the determination is made, a predetermined gaming state is executed, and a gaming machine capable of playing a game in which the expectation of the privilege is continued can be provided.
In addition, the effect mode executed in the last order is a state in which a transition is made from a gaming state other than the predetermined gaming state, and a lottery for repeating the predetermined gaming state is performed again. It is both an entrance and an exit in the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of adding a sharpness to the game by paying particular attention to the effect mode executed in the last order.

  In addition, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the plurality of types of gaming states include a first gaming state that can be shifted to the predetermined gaming state, and the first gaming state is , Divided into a plurality of stages with different winning probabilities of the bonus grant lotion, the predetermined gaming state is shifted from the first gaming state of the stage with the highest winning probability, and the bonus grant lottery Executed in accordance with the winning probability of the stage of the first gaming state before transitioning to a predetermined gaming state, and after completion of the predetermined gaming state, the stage of the stage having the second highest winning probability It is characterized in that a transition is made to the first gaming state.

Here, the “first game state” includes an effect state in which notification regarding the winning combination such as an assist time (AT) and an assist replay time (ART) is performed, but is not limited to this. Games that are advantageous to the player are included, such as a high probability state of AT with a high transition probability, a chance zone, and a state with a high probability of transition to an additional game in which an AT or ART game section is likely to be extended.
Further, using the example in the embodiment of the present invention, the ART normal state is divided into three stages having different winning probabilities of continuous lottery, and when the highest “3” stage shifts to the special mode state. During the special mode state, a continuous lottery is performed with the winning probability of the “3” stage, and after the special mode state is finished, the game is returned from the extra game to the “2” stage ART normal game. Note that the present invention is not limited to this case.

Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the game from becoming monotonous by shifting to a gaming state having different winning probabilities.
In addition, by returning to the first gaming state with the second highest probability of winning, it is easy to level up to the first gaming state with the highest winning probability, which is the step of shifting to the predetermined gaming state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of continuing a sense of expectation for resuming the predetermined gaming state even after the predetermined gaming state ends.

1 is a schematic front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the arrangement | sequence of a symbol. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the input, control and output of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram for explaining details of the main control board of FIG. 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram for explaining details of a sub-control board in FIG. 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming state which is an embodiment of the present invention and is managed on the main control board side of FIG. 3. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of a production | presentation state. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an addition transfer lottery table. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a race classification lottery table. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the lottery table (lottery table of race victory lottery) of a continuous lottery. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a race setting table. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the ART game process of FIG. 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a game. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the details of the ART game lottery in FIG. 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining details of the ART normal game (non-race state) process of FIG. 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining details of processing in the first race state that is an embodiment of the present invention and shifts from the ART normal game of FIG. 15. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining details of processing in the second race state, which is an embodiment of the present invention and shifts from the ART normal game of FIG. 15. FIG. 16 is a flow chart for explaining details of processing in the third race state that is an embodiment of the present invention and shifts from the ART normal game of FIG. 15. FIG. 19 is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart for explaining details of processing at the end of the extra game, following FIGS. 16 to 18. FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the details of the extra game process / special mode state process subsequent to FIG. 19 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

(Game machine 10)
In the present specification, in each explanation location, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it is seen from the gaming machine 10 to the player in front of the player that is facing the gaming machine 10. The direction toward the side is the “front” direction, and the opposite direction is the “rear” direction. Similarly, the left and right directions such as “left” and “right” and the up and down directions such as “up” and “down” are also the left and right directions or the up and down directions as viewed from the player. means. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it means the direction seen from the player when each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.

  A slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a square box-shaped housing 12 having a front opening that opens in the front direction, and a front door 14 that covers the front opening of the housing 12 so that the front opening can be opened and closed. And.

(Rotating reel 62)
At the upper part of the front door 14, an upper panel 20 made of a thin resin is provided. In the approximate center of the upper panel 20, there is a symbol 61 on the circumference of three rotating reels 62 (left rotating reel 64 on the left, central rotating reel 66 on the center, right rotating reel 68 on the right) from the front. A transparent symbol display window 16 that can be seen is formed. The symbol display window 16 is formed to show the player a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three rows and three rows when the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 stops. . The symbol display window 16 is provided on the front side of the rotary reel 62, and is used for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on an effective line 86 to be described later when the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. It is. The rotating reel 62 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

(Reel unit 60)
In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window 16, there are three reel drive motors 65, a total of three rotary reels 62 that are respectively rotated by the reel drive motors 65, and the reel drive motors. A reel unit 60 having 65 and a unit holder (not shown) for holding the rotary reel 62 is disposed. The reel unit 60 is provided with a reel position sensor 63 for detecting that the rotational position of the rotary reel 62 is a reference position (reference position). The reel drive motor 65 is driven based on a drive signal for driving the reel drive motor 65 output from the main control board 200. Further, the reel unit 60 is provided with a back lamp 67 for illuminating the symbol 61 on the rotary reel 62.

(Credit indicator 87, payout number indicator 88)
Below the symbol display window section 16, a credit indicator 87 for displaying the number of stored credit medals and a total number of medals paid out from the gaming machine 10 are arranged on the left side of the credit indicator 87. A payout number display 88 is provided. These indicators are composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. The credit indicator 87 can display a 2-digit stored number, and the payout number display 88 can display a 2-digit payout number.

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided at the lower part of the front door 14. The front door 14 is provided with an operation unit 30 that is located above the lower panel 22 and protrudes toward the front of the front door 14.
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a medal to be inserted as a condition for starting the game is inserted in advance from a medal insertion slot 38 to be described later, and up to 50 credit medals can be stored as credit medals ( A function of electronically storing and managing the number of inserted sheets as electronic data. Note that the maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.
A medal insertion slot 38 for inserting medals as game media is provided on the upper right side of the operation unit 30.

(Medal selector 17)
Inside the housing 12, in the vicinity of the medal slot 38, a medal for guiding only the legitimate medal to the hopper unit 24 is selected by selecting whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 38 is legitimate. A selector 17 is provided. The medal selector 17 is provided with an insertion sensor 92 that detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 one by one.

  In addition, a medal passage (not shown) is provided inside the housing 12, and medals excluded as non-regular medals by the medal selector 17 and medals paid out from the hopper unit 24 pass through this medal passage. Are paid out from the medal payout exit 28.

(Checkout switch 36)
Below the medal slot 38 is provided a settlement switch 36 for paying out all medals credited by the credit function.

(Stop switch 50)
Three stop switches 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 62 are provided at the center of the operation unit 30 in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reels 62 by operation. The stop switch 50 includes a left stop switch L for stopping the left rotation reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotation reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right rotation reel 68. have. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 62, and after the start of the display of the variation of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62, the variation of the symbols 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation This is to stop the display individually.

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50, there is provided a start switch 40 for starting rotation of the rotary reel 62 on condition that a medal is inserted or a bet switch 32 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the change display of the symbol 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation.

(Bet switch 32)
Above the start switch 40, the number of medals inserted from the stored credit medals (the number of credited medals) is subtracted from the number of medals that can be inserted until the maximum number inserted (specifically three) is reached. A maximum bet switch 34 that replaces the insertion of three medals and a single bet switch 35 that subtracts one medal from the number of credited medals and replaces it with one medal are provided.
In the RBB, which will be described later, the above-mentioned 3 sheets are set to 2 sheets.

(Direction button switch 42)
On the right side of the max bet switch 34, an effect button switch 42 that can be operated by the player in a predetermined effect is provided.
On the back side of the front door 14, a door opening / closing switch 19, a setting change switch 46, a setting indicator 89, and the like are arranged (see FIG. 3).

(Door open / close switch 19)
The door opening / closing switch 19 is for detecting whether or not the front door 14 is closed. When the front door 14 is closed, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on when the back surface of the front door 14 and the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19 are pressed, and as the front door 14 opens, The front door 14 is turned off when the rear surface of the front door 14 is separated from the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19 and the pressing is released.
The setting change switch 46 is for changing the setting together with a setting key switch 45 of the power supply unit 43 described later.

(Setting display 89)
The setting display 89 displays the set value of the big hit probability by, for example, a small LED of 7 segments. The setting display 89 displays the setting value of the gaming machine 10, but the display is canceled when a predetermined time has elapsed after setting so that the setting value cannot be viewed from the outside.

  In the housing 12 corresponding to the lower part of the front door 14, a medal can be stored and a hopper unit 24 that can pay out the medal, and an operation for turning on or off the power is possible. A power supply unit 44 having a power switch 44 and supplying power to each component is disposed (see FIG. 3).

(Hopper unit 24)
This hopper unit 24 is provided with a hopper motor 95 that pays out medals toward the medal payout outlet 28 by driving, and detects the medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 28 one by one. Is provided near the auxiliary tank for storing medals overflowing from the medal tank of the hopper unit 24 and detects that the medal in the auxiliary tank is full and signals to the main control board 200 Is provided.

(Power supply unit 43)
The power supply unit 43 is provided with a power switch 44 that can be operated for turning on or off the power and a setting key switch 45 for setting change processing.

(Medal outlet 28 etc.)
A medal payout port 28 through which medals are paid out from the hopper unit 24 in a predetermined case is formed at the lower portion of the front door 14. Below the medal payout port 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed to store medals paid out from the medal payout port 28. When the number of credited medals is less than the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are added to the number of credit medals without being paid out from the medal payout exit 28 until the number reaches 50.

(Explanation of game flow)
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables a game to be started by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34, the single bet switch 35 or the like or by inserting medals. Then, when the start switch 40 is pressed, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started and the game is started, and a winning lottery of winning or losing a plurality of winning combinations is performed. Then, based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotary reel 62 and the result of the winning lottery, the gaming machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotating reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning lottery. The gaming machine 10 determines that the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined effective line according to the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stoppage (when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined role is aligned on the line) This is a line to which the profit is awarded, and is hereinafter referred to as the active line 86.) When the player stops on the line, the player is given a predetermined profit such as winning a prize and paying out a predetermined number of medals. . As a result, one game is completed.

  Specifically, the effective line 86 can connect one symbol 61 that can be visually recognized from the symbol display window 16 among the symbols 61 respectively displayed on the three rotating reels 62, for each rotating reel 62. Of the lines that penetrate all of the plurality of rotating reels 62 (which may be bent in the middle), the line defines the arrangement of combinations of symbols 61 that are effective for winning a prize. This line becomes the active line 86 by betting medals of a prescribed number of bets (a predetermined number, 2 or 3 in the present embodiment). The effective line 86 of this embodiment is composed of only one connecting the lower stage of the left rotating reel 64, the middle stage of the middle rotating reel 66, and the lower stage of the right rotating reel 68.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to bet two or three medals per game according to the game state of the main control board 200. Even when two medals are bet, Even when three medals are bet, the above-described valid line 86 is valid.

As shown in FIG. 2, “Red 7 (R7), Blue 7 (B7), Bar 1 (B1), Bar 2 (B2)” are formed on the surfaces of the left rotating reel 64, the middle rotating reel 66, and the right rotating reel 68. , Cherry (CY), watermelon (WM), bell (BE), replay 1 (R1), replay 2 (R2), and replay 3 (R3) ”are formed. And although not shown in figure, a combination of these symbols constitutes a plurality of types of winning combinations.
These designs 61 are formed by sticking a tape on which each design is printed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 62. Note that the number (frame number) of the symbol 61 in FIG. 2 is not a physical number attached to the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 62, but is a virtual number for controlling the stop of each symbol 61. This is for specifying a specific symbol 61 in the program.

(Director 70)
The front door 14 is provided with an effect device 70 for notifying the player of various information such as winning of the role lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The effect device 70 includes a speaker 72, an effect lamp 78, and a display device 84.

(Speaker 72)
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 disposed on the upper left and right of the front door 14 and a lower speaker 76 disposed on the lower left and right of the front door 14.

(Direction lamp 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 disposed above the front door 14 and lower lamps 82 disposed on the left and right of the lower portion of the front door 14.

(Display device 84)
The display device 84 is a liquid crystal display device for displaying various images on the screen.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed inside the gaming machine 10. This control device 100 receives a main control board 200 that controls the game state by advancing the game and information (commands) from the main control board 200, and controls the effects according to the progress of the game. And a sub-control board 300 that performs control for performing an effect of notifying the player of information related to game content.

  The main control board 200 and the sub control board 300 are connected by one-way communication from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300 in order to prevent unauthorized operation of the main control board 200. Communication in the reverse direction from the control board 300 to the main control board 200 is not performed (that is, not bidirectional communication). The main control board 200 receives inputs from the start switch 40, the stop switch 50, the max bet switch 34, and the checkout switch 36, performs a lottery drawing, and controls the operations of the reel unit 60 and the hopper unit 24. The sub control board 300 receives a signal from the main control board 200 and controls the operation of the effect device 70 such as the display device 84. On the output side of the sub-control board 300, the display device 84, the speaker 72, and the effect lamp 78 as the effect device 70 are connected.

  Although not particularly illustrated, the main board having the main control board 200 and the sub board having the sub control board 300 are housed in dedicated board cases, respectively. Specifically, the main control board 200 is housed inside the main board case, and the sub control board 300 is housed inside the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part inside the housing 12 and the sub board case is fixed to the left side from the front inside the housing 12.

  The main control board 200 and the sub control board 300 are configured by a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes various programs by executing a program stored in the ROM. The ROM stores programs executed by the CPU and fixed data such as various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the programs, for example, the state of the gaming machine 10 It is used as a storage area for storing the area and the lottery result of the role lottery.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a normal game that is normally performed is provided. There is a replay time (RT) game in which the probability of winning a re-game role (replay role) is set higher (or lower) than the normal game. Further, the main control board 200 is provided with a bonus game that is executed by winning a bonus transition combination (see FIG. 6). These games are controlled by the main control board 200.

  In addition, there is an assist time (AT) game for assisting to stop the combination of the symbols 61 related to the role on the effective line 86 by notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50 or the winning symbol 61 as the production state. Is provided.

(External terminal block 18)
Further, an external concentration terminal board 18 is provided on the right side from the front in the housing 12.
The external concentration terminal board 18 is used to output game data to the outside of the gaming machine 10, and is connected to a connection terminal (connector) wired to the main control board 200 or a connection terminal (connector) wired to an external device (not shown). ) Is a terminal board provided. The external concentration terminal board 18 is connected to a game island facility (for example, a data display) or a hall computer (not shown).

(Main control board 200)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 200 includes a role lottery means 210, a reel control means 220, a stop symbol determination means 230, a payout control means 240, a game control means 250, an AT control means 260, an extra transfer lottery means 270, Each means includes an extra lottery means 280 and a transmission means 290. Details of each means will be described later. Note that the AT control means 260, the extra transition lottery means 270, and the extra lottery means 280 may be included in the sub-control board 300 instead of the main control board 200, or the main control board 200 and the sub-control board 300 You may make it have divided into both.
The main control board 200 may have main control means including the above-described means such as the role lottery means 200 and the reel control means 200.

With the above configuration, the main control board 200 performs lottery drawing, controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all of the rotating reels 62 are stopped, and advances the game. It will function as a means.
The main control board 200 is for controlling the game, and is for progressing the game. Hereinafter, the game in the present embodiment will be described.

  When the specified number of bets (three) is set, one active line 86 (see FIG. 1) is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, 3 is set as the prescribed bet number. As a method for setting the bet number, there are a method for inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method for setting a credit medal as the bet number by operating the max bet switch 34. Then, when the start switch 40 is operated on condition that the specified bet number (three) is set, the bet number is fixed and either of a plurality of combinations is won by the combination lottery means 210 or A lottery lottery (role drawing) is performed. At almost the same time as the winning lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of rotation of the rotary reel 62 in the previous game. When elapses, rotation of all three rotary reels 62 starts.

In the present embodiment, when a role is roughly classified, a small role (a role accompanied by paying out medals), a re-playing role (a role that can start the next game without using a medal owned by the player, so-called replay) ) And transitional roles (combinations involving transition of gaming state, for example, bonus transitional roles (also simply referred to as bonus combinations, specifically, RBB1 transitional roles, RBB2 transitional roles)).
Specifically, the small role includes a weak cherry role, a strong cherry role, a bell, a chance eye, a middle cherry, and an AT that is awarded when the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined order. If a combination is included and is not operated in the predetermined order, the AT combination spilling symbol is stopped and displayed.
In addition, the re-playing role includes a push-order replay role that wins when the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined order, and the push-order replay wins in a predetermined gaming state. When operated in a predetermined order, the RT2 transition symbol and the RT3 transition symbol are stopped and displayed, and when not operated in the predetermined order, the fall replay symbol is stopped and displayed.

  After the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, a process of accelerating the rotary reel 62 is executed, and then a predetermined sensor detects that the rotational position of the rotary reel 62 is the reference position. Is established, the stop switch 50 can be operated (stop operation enabled state).

Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. When all the three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 is stopped.
At this time, when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is arranged on the effective line 86, processing corresponding to the combination of symbols 61 is performed. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed such that a profit is given to a player when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is arranged on the active line 86. For example, when the combinations of symbols 61 corresponding to the small combination are arranged on the active line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small combination is awarded to the player.
The winning probability of the role lottery is set in a plurality of stages, in this embodiment, six stages (setting 1 to setting 6), and setting 1 is the lowest and setting 6 is the highest.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the re-playing role (replaying role) is arranged on the active line 86, the medal is not paid out, but the bet number is automatically used in the next game without using the medal owned by the player. Can be set and played.

(Role lottery means 210)
The role lottery means 210 executes a role lottery for determining a winning combination. That is, the role lottery means 210 is a means included in the main control board 200, and is used for performing a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing a plurality of roles in response to the operation of the start switch 40. It is. The role lottery means 210 has a lottery table for determining whether or not a winning combination is won for the normal state, the general state, the RT state, the internal winning state, and the bonus state. Correspondingly, a plurality are provided and stored on the ROM of the main control board 200. The role lottery means 210 compares predetermined lottery data with random numbers extracted from random numbers generated by predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values within a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not it is won. The process by the combination lottery means 210 is performed in step S11 (see FIG. 13) described later.

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is a means provided in the main control board 200, and is for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The reel control unit 220 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 62 based on the lottery result of the combination lottery unit 210 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. Note that the reel control means 220 may set a condition for stopping whether or not the order (pushing order) when the stop switches 50 are operated to stop meets a predetermined condition as necessary. The processing by the reel control means 220 is performed in step S12 (see FIG. 13) described later.

(Stop symbol judging means 230)
The stop symbol determining means 230 is a means provided in the main control board 200, for storing a combination of symbols 61 on the effective line 86 when all the rotating reels 62 are stopped, and determining a winning etc. is there. The process by the stop symbol determination means 230 is performed in step S13 (see FIG. 13) described later.

(Discharge control means 240)
The payout control means 240 is for performing predetermined processing such as medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. The payout control means 240 pays out medals when it is determined that the small role is winning as a result of the determination by the stop symbol determining means 230. Processing by the payout control means 240 is performed in step S14 (see FIG. 13) described later.

(Game control means 250)
The game control means 250 controls the game state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 6, the game control means 250 is roughly divided into normal game control means 251, RT control means 252, and bonus game control means 253.

(Normal game control means 251)
The normal game control means 251 controls the progress of the “normal game”. Here, “normal game” means a game state other than “RT game” (replay time game) by the RT control means 252 described later and bonus game by the bonus game control means 253, which will be described later with reference to FIG. RT0 "and" RT1 "are included. Examples of the process by the normal game control means 251 include a normal game state process (see FIG. 14) described later.

(RT control means 252)
The RT control means 252 controls the progress of the “RT game”. Here, “RT game” includes “RT2”, “RT3” and “inside bonus” which will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Bonus game control means 253)
The bonus game control means 253 controls a “bonus game” which will be described later with reference to FIG.
The “bonus game” shifts to “bonus inside” by aligning the symbols of the bonus transfer role, so-called “BB” and “RB” are continuously operated, and a predetermined number of “RBB1” in the present embodiment, In the case of “RBB2”, the payout of more than 60 medals is completed, and the process proceeds to “RT0”.

(AT control means 260)
The AT control means 260 is for controlling the “AT game” in the “ART game” shown in FIG. And the effect etc. which alert | report the pushing order of the stop switch 50 are performed using the AT effect control means 330 mentioned later.
The “AT game” is also called “assist time”. When the game shifts to the “AT game”, a game is started in which the push order of the selected small role is notified, and the stop switch 50 is operated in accordance with the notified push order. By doing so, it is possible to stop and display the combination of symbols of the winning combination. For this reason, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small combination are paid out. In the present embodiment, the “AT game” is controlled on the main control board 200 side. At this time, when “RT game” is controlled by the RT control means 252 on the main control board 200 side, State. The “ART” state is a game state of “RT game” and “AT game”.

  In the present embodiment, the “AT game” is set so that 50 games can be played per set, and the AT control means 260 has reached the 50 games, and the lottery means is added. It is set to end the “AT game” when there is no set number stocked by the continuous lottery by 280.

  The “AT game” is controlled by the AT control means 260 arranged on the main control board 200 side, but the present invention is not limited to this, and all or part of the “AT game” is controlled on the sub control board 300 side. Also good.

(Additional transfer lottery means 270)
The extra transfer lottery means 270 performs a lottery (addition transfer lottery) as to whether or not to shift from the ART normal game shown in FIG. 7 to the extra game. An example of the process performed by the extra transfer lottery means 270 is an extra transfer lottery process (step S31) shown in FIG.
The extra transfer lottery will be described later with reference to FIG.

In addition, the extra transfer lottery means 270 includes a race type lottery means (not shown).
(Race type lottery means)
The race type lottery means performs a race type lottery which will be described later with reference to FIG. 9 when the extra transition lottery by the extra transition lottery means 270 is won. The process by the race type lottery means is performed in a race type lottery process (step S33) in FIG.
In addition, it is not limited to the case where the extra transition lottery means 270 includes the race type lottery means, but the extra transition lottery means 270 may perform the race type lottery.
That is, for example, when an item such as “non-race” is added to the lottery table of the race type lottery shown in FIG. 9 and “non-race” is determined by lottery, the game is not shifted to the extra game, You may make it determine with having lost.

(Additional lottery means 280)
The extra lottery means 280 performs a continuous lottery as to whether or not to continue the game section of the ART game during the extra game shown in FIG. 7, and in this embodiment, when the continuous lottery is won, One set of ART games is acquired.
In addition, when winning the continuous lottery, it is not limited to acquiring an ART game set, and the number of games to be added to the game section of the ART game may be acquired.
Further, the continuous lottery will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, but the lottery according to the race state counter, specifically, when the race state counter is “1”, the lottery and race state shown in FIG. When the counter is “2”, the lottery shown in FIG. 10B is performed. When the race state counter is “3”, the lottery shown in FIG. 10C is performed.
Further, the continuous lottery is a first race victory lottery process (step S52), which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, a second race victory lottery process (step S62), which will be described later with reference to FIG. This corresponds to the 3-race winning lottery process (step S72).

(Transmission means 290)
The transmission means 290 is for transmitting a signal to the sub-control board 300.

(Sub control board 300)
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control board 300 includes receiving means 310, normal effect control means 320, AT effect control means 330, and bonus effect control means 340. Details of each means will be described later. The AT effect control means 330 may be included in the main control board 200 instead of the sub control board 300.
The sub-control board 300 may include sub-control means including the above-described means such as the receiving means 310, the normal effect control means 320, and the AT effect control means 330.

With the above configuration, the sub control board 300 receives a signal from the main control board 200 and performs an effect accompanying the progress of the game.
Specifically, the sub-control board (sub-control means) 300 outputs data for turning on / off the LED to an LED drive circuit (not shown) for driving the lamp 78, or the speaker 72. Outputs data for defining the sound to be output to a sound output circuit (not shown) for outputting sound from, and outputs to a liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the display device 84 Or output data that defines the video data to be played.

(Receiving means 310)
The receiving unit 310 receives a signal from the transmitting unit 290.

(Normal production control means 320)
The normal effect control means controls the effect of the normal game shown in FIG.
Here, the normal game means a state other than AT by the AT control means 260.

(AT effect control means 330)
The AT effect control means 330 controls the effect of the AT game during a predetermined game section. For example, the AT effect control means 330 stops when receiving a command for informing the pressing order of the stop switch 50 from the AT control means 260 of the main control board 200. An effect for informing the pressing order of the switch 50 is executed.
The AT effect control means 330 performs an AT normal effect in an AT normal game (non-race state) in addition to executing an effect for notifying the pressing order (for example, displaying a video of a character training for a race on the display device 84). In addition, an additional game effect (for example, a video in which a plurality of characters develop a race and determine the order of arrival in the added game (first to third race state, special mode state) is displayed on the display device 84. Display).
The AT normal effect may be executed by an AT normal effect control unit that is separate from the AT effect control unit 330. Similarly, the extra game effect is an additional that is separate from the AT effect control unit 330. It is good also as what is performed by a game production | presentation means.

(Bonus effect control means 340)
The bonus effect control means 340 controls the effect of the bonus game shown in FIG. 6 according to the state of the game control means 250 and the AT control means 260.

(Description of the state of the game using FIG. 6)
Next, the “game state” will be described with reference to FIG.
The “game state” is managed by the main control board 200. As shown in FIG. 6, the “game state” is roughly classified into “normal game”, “RT game”, and “bonus game”. “RT” is an abbreviation for so-called “replay time”, and when “RT game” is entered, a lottery probability of winning a re-game player, that is, a re-game probability increases.
The probability of winning a re-game player in each game is set to “1 / 7.3” in “normal game”, higher than “normal game” in “RT game”, and “bonus game” Then, the re-game player is not won, that is, the winning probability is set to zero.

The “normal game” is controlled by the normal game control means 251 and includes “RT0” and “RT1”.
Transition from “RT0” to “RT1” is made when the AT role spilling symbol is stopped and displayed. “AT role spilled symbol” is not shown here, but it stops when, for example, the first stop on the left wins the wrong answer and the wrong answer is pressed (operating the stop switch 50 with the first left stop) It is a displayed symbol. In “RT0”, push order navigation is not executed, and the player operates the stop switch 50 with the left first stop. Therefore, for example, when the “left first incorrect answer” is selected, the AT role spilling symbol is stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to “RT1”.

“RT game” is controlled by the RT control means 252, and “RT2” having a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than “normal game”, “RT3” that can be transferred from the “RT2”, and bonus transferer There is a “inside bonus” which is transferred when the symbol 61 that has been elected and corresponding to the bonus transfer combination cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line 86.
Here, the transition from “normal game” to “RT game”, specifically, from “RT1” to “RT2”, is performed when the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, although not shown, the transition is made when the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed in the push order “correct answer” of the push order replay combination.

Further, the process shifts from “RT2” to “RT3” when the RT3 transition symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, in the push order “correct answer” of the push order replay combination, the transition is made when the RT3 transition symbol is stopped and displayed.
Furthermore, when the AT role spilling symbol and the fall replay symbol are stopped and displayed in “RT2” and “RT3”, the process shifts to “RT1”. Here, “AT role spilled design” means, for example, that the first stop on the left wins the incorrect answer and stops when the wrong answer is pressed (operating the stop switch 50 with the first left stop). It is a displayed symbol. For example, in “RT2”, the game state is the ART game of FIG. 7 and the push order is notified, but when the AT game is finished, the push order is not notified, and the player is in the normal push order, that is, the stop switch 50 Since the left first stop is operated as an incorrect answer, the AT role spilling symbol is stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to “RT1”.

Also, for example, in “RT3”, the game state is the ART game of FIG. 7 and the push order is notified, but when the AT game ends, the push order is not notified, and the player is in the normal push order, that is, the stop order Since the switch 50 is operated with the first left stop, the fall replay symbol is stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to “RT1”.
Even during AT games, if an operation that does not follow the reported push order is performed, the AT role spilled symbol and the fall replay symbol will be stopped and the display will shift to “RT1”, but the AT state will continue and RT2 will be transferred The order of pushing the symbols and RT3 transition symbols to stop display is notified, and the transition is made to RT3.

  “Bonus inside” is controlled by the bonus inside inside control means 253, and shifts when a bonus transition combination is won.

The “bonus game” is controlled by the bonus game control means 254, and shifts by aligning “bonus symbols” with “inside bonus”.
“Bonus games” include “RBB1” and “RBB2”. Here, “RBB1” is a continuous operation of the so-called “BB”, and ends with the payout of medals exceeding a predetermined number, for example, 280. In addition, “RBB2” is a continuous operation of so-called “RB”, and ends when a predetermined number of medals, for example, 60 medals are paid out.
Then, after the “bonus game” is completed, the process proceeds to “RT0”.

(Description of the state of production using FIG. 7)
As shown in FIG. 7, there are “normal game” and “ART game” in the state of performance.

(Normal game)
The “normal game” is a state excluding a special state such as “ART game” described later.
In “ordinary game”, the AT control means 260 performs a lottery or the like to shift to “ART game”.

(ART game)
The “ART game” is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the “normal game”. When shifting to the “ART game”, an AT game, which is a game in which the winning order of the selected small role is notified, and RT2 are started, and it is won by operating the stop switch 50 according to the notified pressing order. A combination of symbols of a small role can be stopped and displayed. For this reason, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small combination are paid out.

In the present embodiment, “ART game” is set so that 50 games can be played per set, and when the 50 games are digested, there is no number of sets stocked by the extra lottery means 280. When the AT game during ART is terminated and the AT role spilling (falling replay) is displayed, the process returns to the “normal game”. In other words, when 50 games are consumed and there is no stocked set number, since the AT game is set to end in ART (AT + RT), the notification of the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is ended. Accordingly, when the fall replay is displayed, the process returns to “normal game”. In other words, the tumble replay is displayed when the left first stop wins an incorrect answer bell (for example, the middle correct answer bell) and is pressed in the incorrect order (operating the stop switch 50 with the left first stop). The symbol 61 is. Since the AT game has ended, the push order is not notified, and the player operates the stop switch 50 with the first left stop, so that the fall replay is stopped and the process shifts to “normal game”.
In addition, when winning the lottery to shift to “ART game” performed in “normal game”, the game next to the game winning the shift lottery is shifted to “ART game”, but this is not limitative. Instead, the transition may be made through a production state such as an ART preparation state or an ART precursor state.

(ART normal game)
The “ART normal game” is a state excluding a special state such as an “add-on game” described later of the “ART game”.
In addition, in the “additional game”, an effect related to the race is executed as will be described later. In the “ART normal game”, an effect different from the effect related to the race, for example, the state where the main character trains for the race is displayed. Since the effect is performed, “ART normal game” is also referred to as “non-race state”.
In the “ART normal game”, a transition lottery to “additional game”, which will be described later using FIG. 8 and FIG.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, the ART normal game is divided into a plurality of stages having different probabilities of winning the continuous lottery by the extra lottery means 280, and the winning lottery means 270 is won for the transition lottery to the extra game. In this case, the first stage is set to the first race state, the second stage to the second race state, and the third stage to the third race state.
In the case of shifting from the ART normal game to the extra game, the ART normal game stage that returns after completion of the extra game by winning the continuous lottery by the extra lottery means 280 performed during the extra game is the third stage. Is increased by one step.

(Additional games)
“Additional game” is an example of a specific game state, and a game in which the additional lottery means 280 continuously draws whether or not to acquire an ART game game section, in this embodiment, whether or not to acquire the number of ART game sets. It is.
Then, when the continuous lottery is won, a set of the game sections of the ART game is acquired.
In addition, in the “additional game”, a race result corresponding to the result of the continuous lottery over the game section (for example, if the continuation lottery is won, the main character is first, and if lost, it is second or lower). Since the effects related to the races that are continuously notified are performed, “additional game” is also referred to as “race state”.
In addition to the effects related to the race, the effects performed in the extra game include battle effects where the characters battle each other (when the main character wins or loses when the lottery is won) or a predetermined story It may be a story production that is developed.

  As shown in FIG. 7, there are a plurality of types of extra games. In the present embodiment, “Race A”, “Race B”, “Race C”, “Race P”, “Race” are performed for each race during the extra game. Q, "Race R", "Race S", "Race T", "Race U", "Race V", "Race X", "Race Y", and "Race Z". Each race consists of multiple groups, "Race A" and "Race The first race state consisting of “B” and “Race C”, the second race state consisting of “Race P” “Race Q” “Race R” “Race S” “Race T” “Race U” “Race V”, “Race It is divided into the third race state consisting of “X”, “Race Y”, and “Race Z”.

As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 10, the extra game is divided into a plurality of stages (an example of a group of specific game states) having different winning probabilities of the continuous lottery, and from the highest stage “3” to the third race The state is set to shift from the second highest stage “2” to the second race state and from the lowest stage “1” to the first race state.
Specifically, a race state counter described later is provided, and the race state counter is updated at an appropriate timing. When the race state counter indicates “1”, the first race state is set, and the race state counter is “2”. "" Indicates the second race state, and when the race state counter indicates "3", the third race state is set.

Then, when shifting from the ART normal game to the extra game, the game section of the extra game, in this embodiment, 10 games are consumed, and then the normal game is returned to.
On the other hand, when a certain extra game (for example, race P) occurs in the special mode state, after 10 games have been consumed, the game proceeds to the next extra game (for example, race Q) according to a predetermined order described later. In other words, in the former case, the extra game is executed while sandwiching the ART normal game, and in the latter case, the extra game is continuously executed without interposing other states.
It should be noted that the number of extra games is not limited to ten, and may be determined by lottery.
In addition, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 12, in the case of “Race Z” in the third race state, when the continuous lottery by the extra lottery means 280 is won, the state shifts to the special mode state and after the completion of the “Race Z” , Without returning to the ART normal game, it shifts to the game of adding another race.
That is, a predetermined race is continuously executed in a predetermined order without performing a lottery for transitioning to another game.

In the present embodiment, the continuous lottery is performed in the first game of “additional game”.
Then, for a predetermined game section, in this embodiment, for 10 games, an effect related to the race drawn by FIG. 9 to be described later is performed, and when the continuous lottery is won as an effect for informing the lottery result of the continuous lottery. An effect that won the race will be performed, and if the lottery is lost, an effect that lost the race will be performed.
Although the continuous lottery is performed in the first game of “Additional game”, the game is not limited to this, and each game in “Additional game” may be performed or according to the result of the role lottery. You may do it.
Further, for example, in the first game of “additional game”, a continuous lottery is executed according to the result of the role lottery, and in the second and subsequent games, if the result of the role lottery is a specific result (for example, a rare role) The continuous lottery may be executed again, and the result of the continuous lottery may be rewritten so that the result of the previous continuous lottery is advantageous to the player.
The extra lottery will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Explanation of extra transfer lottery using FIG. 8)
With reference to FIG. 8, a lottery (addition transfer lottery) for determining whether or not to shift from an ART normal game to an extra game that is also an example of a specific game state will be described.
Note that the extra transfer lottery is not limited to the case shown in FIG.
During the ART normal game, the extra shift lottery means 270 determines whether to shift to the extra game using the extra shift lottery table according to the lottery result of the combination lottery means 210 by lottery.

Specifically, the lottery result of the combination lottery means 210 is a combination that belongs to a predetermined class A, in this embodiment, a combination that does not belong to a class B to a class D, which will be described later, such as a specific re-playing combination. In the case of “1%”, it is decided to move to the extra game (winning the extra transfer lottery), and in the case of the role belonging to class B, weak cherry bell in this embodiment, “20% "In the case of a role belonging to class C, in the present embodiment, a strong cherry chance, it is decided to shift to an extra game with a probability of" 50% ". In the present embodiment, in the case of a role belonging to class D, in the case of the middle tier cherry, it is determined to shift to the extra game with a probability of “100%”.
In the present embodiment, when the lottery result of the combination lottery means 210 does not belong to class A to class D, for example, in the case of losing, it is set so that the extra transfer lottery is not executed.

(Explanation of lottery by race type using FIG. 9)
The race type lottery, which is an effect executed in the extra game, will be described with reference to FIG.
The race type lottery is not limited to the case shown in FIG. 9, and the race type and the number of races drawn by the race state counter are not particularly limited to those in FIG. 9, but the race state executed in the special mode state. There are a plurality of types of races set in the counter, and it is desirable that there are a plurality of types. Further, the number of races set other than the race state counter executed in the special mode state may be one.

When the winning transition lottery in FIG. 8 is won, the race type lottery is performed according to the race state counter set according to the stage (first stage to third stage) having different winning probabilities of the continuous lottery.
Then, during the extra game, 10 games are executed in a predetermined number of games, which are effects related to the race determined by the race type lottery.

Specifically, when the race state counter that is the lowest winning probability of the continuous lottery is “1” (first stage), “Race A” is drawn with a probability of “50%” and “Race B "" Is drawn with a probability of "40%", and "Race C" is drawn with a probability of "10%".
In addition, when the race state counter at which the winning probability of the continuous lottery is the second highest is “2” (second step), “Race P” is drawn with a probability of “20%” and “Race Q” Is drawn with a probability of “20%”, “Race R” is drawn with a probability of “20%”, “Race S” is drawn with a probability of “10%”, and “Race T” is “10%”. The “race U” is drawn with a probability of “10%”, and the “race V” is drawn with a probability of “10%”.

In addition, when the race state counter with the highest winning probability of the continuous lottery is “3” (third stage), “Race X” is drawn with a probability of “10%” and “Race Y” is “10%”. The “race Z” is drawn with a probability of “80%”.
That is, a race that can be drawn and transferred by the race state counter is determined in advance.

(Description of continuous lottery using FIG. 10)
The continuous lottery will be described with reference to FIG.
The continuous lottery is not limited to the case shown in FIG.
In the first game of the extra game in which the production of the race determined by the race type lottery in FIG. 9 is performed, the continuous lottery is performed.
When the continuous lottery is won, the number of sets of ART games is stocked, and the right to execute 50 games of ART games per set is acquired.

In addition, it is not limited to the case where a lottery is performed in the first game of the race, and a lottery may be performed every game during the race, or a lottery may be performed according to the result of the role lottery.
In addition, if multiple consecutive lotteries are performed during a single race and multiple consecutive lotteries are won, the same number of ART games as one set will be stocked. However, the number of sets that are won may be stocked.

Specifically, it is divided into a plurality of groups with different winning probabilities of the continuous lottery, and as shown in FIG. 10A, the first race state “Race A”, “Race B” and “Race C” are executed. If it is, the winning lottery is won with a probability of “25%”.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the “race P”, “race Q”, “race R”, “race S”, “race T”, “race U”, and “race V” in the second race state are executed. If so, the winning lottery is won with a probability of “50%”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, when “Race X” which is the third race state is being executed, the continuous lottery is won with a probability of “50%” and “Race Y” is executed. If it is, the continuous lottery is won with a probability of “50%”, and if “Race Z” is being executed, the continuous lottery is won with a probability of “75%”.

That is, in the race type lottery shown in FIG. 9, the race that can be shifted by the race state counter is set, and in the continuous lottery shown in FIG. 10, the winning probability of the continuous lottery is set according to the race. The probability of winning the continuous lottery is set to change according to the stage of the race state counter.
That is, the “second stage” when the race state counter “2” is higher than the “first stage” when the race state counter “1”, and the race state counter “3” is higher than the “second stage”. The “third stage” at that time is set higher.
When winning the continuous lottery, the race state counter is incremented by “1” toward the highest “3”.

  Also, when “Continuous lottery” is won when “Race Z” is being executed, a special mode, which is an example of the second gaming state, is executed as will be described later with reference to FIGS. 7, 11, and 12. The

  In addition, when the continuous lottery is won, although not shown, during the race, an effect indicating that the race has been won is performed, and the player is notified that the continuous lottery has been won. On the other hand, when the continuous lottery is not won, an effect indicating that the race has been lost is performed during the race, and the player is notified that the continuous lottery was not won.

In the continuous lottery shown in FIG. 10, the probability of winning the continuous lottery changes according to the stage of the race state counter (the second stage is higher than the first stage, and the third stage is higher than the second stage). However, the present invention is not limited to this, the probability of winning is the same, and the number of sets to be acquired increases. Specifically, the first stage is set number 1, the second stage is set number 2, If the third stage wins 3 sets, or wins the same number of games with the same probability, the first stage is 30 games ART, the second stage is 50 games ART, For example, the third stage may acquire an ART of 80 games. In addition, the probability of winning decreases as the level increases, but the number of sets to be acquired when winning is increased. Specifically, the first stage has a probability of 80% and the number of sets is 50 and the second stage is 50. If you get 2 sets with a probability of 2 and 3 sets with a probability of 30% in the 3rd stage, or the chance of winning decreases as the level goes up, but if you win you will have more games ART Specifically, the first stage is an 80% probability of 30 game ART, the second stage is a 50% probability ART, and the third stage is a 30% probability of 80 game ART. You may get it.
In the present embodiment, the extra game (race P to V) set in the second race state shifts from the ART normal game (non-race state), and occurs in the special mode state. There is. In any of these cases, the continuous lottery in the extra game in the second race state is set so as to refer to the common second race victory lottery table (FIG. 10B). In addition to this, there are provided a lottery table A that is referred to when shifting from the ART normal game, and a second race victory lottery table B that is referred to when occurring in the special mode state. It is also possible to make the lottery table and the lottery value different. Similarly, a specific additional game (except for race Z, race X, and race Z) set in the third race state may occur in the case of transition from the ART normal game or in the special mode state. Therefore, it is possible to make the lottery table and the lottery value different between the ART normal game and the special mode state.

(Explanation of special mode state using FIG. 7, FIG. 11 and FIG. 12)
The special mode state will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 11, and 12.
The special mode state is not limited to the cases shown in FIGS. 7, 11, and 12.
As described above, when “Race Z” is being executed, if the winning lottery by the addition lottery means 280 is won, the special mode state is changed from the next game after the end of the race Z (10 games are consumed). Executed.
As shown in FIG. 7, the special mode state is assigned to “2”, which is one stage below “3” (see FIG. 9), which is a condition for shifting the race state counter to “Race Z”. “Race P”, “Race Q”, “Race R”, “Race S”, “Race T”, “Race U”, “Race V” and “Race Z” which can be transferred from the race state counter “2” Continuous in the prescribed order, “Race P” “Race Q” “Race R” “Race S” “Race T” “Race U” “Race V” “Race Z”, ie, “Race P” to “Race Q ”Is a state in which the transfer lottery is not performed and the lottery result of the continuous lottery is executed regardless of the lottery result.
In addition, it is not limited to the case of shifting to the next “race P” after the end of the “race Z” won in the continuous lottery, and may shift to the next “race P” from the middle of the “race Z”.

Note that the predetermined order is not limited to a fixed order, and includes an order determined by lottery or the like until the special mode state is started at the latest.
The race executed in the special mode state is not limited to a race that can be shifted from the race state counter “2”, and may be a race that can be shifted from another race state counter.

In the special mode state, continuous lottery by the lottery means 280 is performed in each race.
The continuous lottery performed in the last “Race Z” is set so that the special mode state is again determined when the continuous lottery is won. And if you win the last lottery in the last “Race Z”, “Racing P” to “Race Q” “Race R” “Race S” “Race T” “Race U” “Race V” “Race” The game is executed in the order of “Z”, and if the continuous lottery is not won, the game returns from the extra game to the ART normal game set in the race state counter “2”.
In addition, when the continuation lottery performed in the last “Race Z” is won, “Race P” to “Race Q” and the like are executed again. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When winning the continuous lottery performed in ~ V, after “Race Z” is finished, “Race P” to “Race Q” and the like may be executed again.

In addition, when the last lottery performed in the last “Race Z” is won, the special mode state is executed again. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special mode state different from the continuous lottery is repeated. If the game state continuation lottery is performed, and the game state continuation lottery is won, the special mode state may be executed again.
Further, the game state continuation lottery is not limited to being performed during the execution of the last “Race Z”, and may be performed after the execution of “Race Z”.

  In addition, the continuous lottery performed in each race that can be shifted from the race state counter “2”, “Race P” “Race Q” “Race R” “Race S” “Race T” “Race U” “Race V” It is executed using the second race victory lottery table shown in FIG. 10B, but is not limited to this, and other lottery tables, for example, those having different winning probabilities or different numbers of sets to be acquired, etc. May be used.

  Further, the continuous lottery performed in the special mode state is not limited to the set continuous lottery performed using the second race winning lottery table shown in FIG. 10B. (1) The types of benefits to be acquired in each race Different, for example, when “Race P” for acquiring a set continuation lottery and “Race Q” for acquiring an additional number of games are set, or (2) Depending on the lottery result of the role lottery means 210 in each race The winning probabilities are different. For example, in “Race P”, the winning probability is set to be higher when the winning result is the winning combination A, and in “Race Q”, the winning probability is set when the winning result is the winning combination B. If it is set to be low, (3) if the winning probability is set to be high in the next race that has won the set continuation lottery, or (4) the winning set according to the race For example, when “Race P” is set to acquire 1 set, and “Race Q” is set to acquire 2 sets, or when (1) to (4) are combined, etc. It may be.

Each race in the special mode state is stored in the race setting table shown in FIG.
That is, the race type counter “7” is “race P”, the race type counter “6” is “race Q”, the race type counter “5” is “race R”, and the race type counter “4” is “ “Race S”, the race type counter “3”, “Race T”, the race type counter “2”, “Race U”, and the race type counter “1”, “Race V” are set.
Then, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, the race type counter “7” race is started, and then the race type counters “6”, “5”, “4”, “3” are counted down from “7” by one. ”,“ 2 ”, and“ 1 ”races are started in order, thereby simplifying the management of the next race to be started.
In this embodiment, one race setting table shown in FIG. 11 is provided and referred to in each special mode state. Not limited to this, a plurality of race setting tables having different race order information for defining the race order such as the race order, race type or number of races are provided, and these are switched appropriately (for example, order selection lottery in the addition of race Z) May be referred to in the special mode state.

  In addition, it is not limited to the case of shifting to the special mode state by winning the continuous lottery by the extra lottery means 280 when “Race Z” is being executed, and when “Race Z” is not being executed, for example, In the ART normal state, the lottery for shifting to the special mode state may be performed, and when the lottery is won, the state may be shifted to the special mode state.

(Description of ART game process using FIG. 12)
The ART game process will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12, first, the ART normal game is started from “1” which is the initial value of the race state counter, and the extra transition lottery shown in FIG. 8 is performed every game, and is added to the third game of the ART normal game. When winning the transfer lottery, the race type lottery shown in FIG. 9 is performed, and after the third game is over, the game shifts to the addition game of the race (in this example, race C) determined by the race type lottery. A continuous lottery is performed in the first game of the extra game. Then, after the game number “10” for the extra game has been consumed, the continuous lottery is won in this example, so the race state counter is increased by one step from “1” to “2”, and the extra game is started from ART. Return before the start of the fourth game of normal game.

  In addition, when the transition to the 15th game of the ART normal game is won, the race type lottery shown in FIG. 9 is performed, and after the 15th game, the race determined by the race type lottery (in this example, Race R) is added to the game. A continuous lottery is performed in the first game of the extra game. Then, after the game number “10” for the extra game is digested, the continuous lottery was not won in this example, so the race state counter remains “2” and before the start of the 16th game from the extra game to the ART normal game. Return to.

  In addition, when the 24th game of ART normal game is won in the transition lottery, the race type lottery shown in FIG. 9 is performed, and after the 24th game, the race determined by the race type lottery (in this example, Race V) is added to the game. A continuous lottery is performed in the first game of the extra game. Then, after the game number “10” for the extra game has been consumed, the continuous lottery is won in this example, so the race state counter is increased by one step from “2” to “3”, and the extra game is started from ART. Return to the normal game before the start of the 25th game.

  In addition, when the player enters the 41st game of the ART normal game and wins the transition lottery, the race type lottery shown in FIG. 9 is performed, and after the 41st game is over, the race determined by the race type lottery (in this example, Race Z) is added to the game. A continuous lottery is performed in the first game of the extra game. Then, after the game number “10” is added, the game is shifted to the special mode state because the continuous lottery is won in this example.

  That is, “Race P”, “Race R”, “Race Q”, “Race S”, “Race T”, “Race U”, and “Race V” that are assigned to “2”, which is one step lower than the current race state counter “3”. Are executed successively in the order described. That is, the special mode state is continuously executed for 70 games of 10 races × 7 races. After the completion of “Race V”, “Race Z” is executed again, and during the “Race Z”, a continuous lottery that also serves as a game state continuous lottery to determine whether or not to repeat the special mode state is performed, and the continuous lottery is won. In this case, “Race P”, “Race R”, “Race Q”, “Race S”, “Race T”, “Race U”, and “Race V” are continuously executed in the order described. In this example, the continuation lottery was won in “Race Q”, “Race S”, and “Race U”, and then the continuation lottery in “Race Z” was not won. After setting to “2”, it returns to before the start of the 42nd game of the ART normal game.

If the number of games in the ART normal game is not won in the extra transfer lottery and the number of games in the ART normal game is exhausted, the number of times of winning the continuous lottery (in this example, four times in the boat mode are combined) 7 times) ART game is executed. Even in the second and subsequent ART games, the extra transfer lottery shown in FIG. 8 is performed as in the first ART game. When the stock runs out, the ART game is terminated and the normal game is resumed.
In the ART game flow shown in FIG. 12, the race state counter is set to “2” when the ART normal game has been consumed by 50 games. This race state counter is reset to the initial value “1” in advance when starting the next ART game (step S23), but may continue to be “2”.

(Description of basic flow of game using FIG. 13)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 13, a general game control process executed by the main control board 200 for each game will be described.

  In step S10, the main control board 200 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the main control board 200 makes it impossible to set the number of bets. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has not been operated, step S10 is performed again.

  Note that the betting number setting process is performed as a premise of this step S10. In this betting number setting process, it is determined whether or not a prescribed betting number is set as the betting number. Specifically, the main control board 200 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the number of bets on the game has reached a specified number of bets (three).

In step S11, the role lottery means 210 performs a role lottery process. At this time, the result of the role lottery is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300. When the combination lottery process ends, the process proceeds to the next step S12.
After this part lottery process, the ART transfer lottery by the AT control means 260, the extra transition lottery by the extra transition lottery means 270 (see FIG. 8), the race type lottery (see FIG. 9), and the continuous lottery by the extra lottery means 280 (see FIG. (See FIG. 10).

  In step S12, rotation variation processing of the rotating reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is performed. After the rotation reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotation speed, when the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotation reel 62 being rotated is operated by the main control board 200, the reel control means 220 causes the rotation of each rotation reel 62. The rotation is stopped. The push order corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed on the main control board 200, It is read in the subsequent processing.

In addition, after all stop operations are completed, the rotation stop information of all the rotation reels 62 is transmitted from the transmission unit 290 of the main control board 200 to the reception unit 310 of the sub control board 300. When the rotation variation process for all the rotary reels 62 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S13.
In step S13, the stop symbol determination means 230 performs a determination process such as a winning as to whether or not a combination of symbols 61 of a predetermined role is aligned with a combination of symbols 61 on the active line 86. Here, the data of the determination result of the determination process such as winning is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 300. When the determination process ends, the process proceeds to the next step S14.

  In step S14, the payout control means 240 performs a payout process corresponding to the determination result of the stop symbol determining means 230. Note that if the result of the determination is that payout is not required, payout processing is not performed. Then, the process ends.

(Description of processing during normal game using FIG. 14)
The ART transfer lottery process during a normal game will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S20, it is determined whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated.
If it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step S21.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 is not operated, the process returns to step S20.
In step S21, an ART transfer lottery is performed by the AT control means 260 based on the lottery result of the combination lottery process executed in step S11 of FIG. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S22.

In step S22, it is determined whether or not the ART transfer lottery performed in step S21 has been won. If it is not determined that the ART transfer lottery is won, that is, if the ART transfer lottery is lost, the process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART transfer lottery is won, the process proceeds to the next step S23.
In step S23, "1" is set in the race state counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S24.
In step S24, "50" is set as the number of ART games. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S25.
In step S25, a transition is made to the AT state. Then, the process ends.

(Description of processing during ART game using FIG. 15)
FIG. 15 is used to explain the processing during the ART normal game in which each of the addition transition lottery shown in FIG. 8 and the race type lottery shown in FIG. 9 is performed. Whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated in step S30. Is determined.
If it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step S31.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has not been operated, the process returns to step S30.
In step S31, on the basis of the lottery result of the combination lottery process executed in step S11 of FIG. 13, the AT control means 260 performs the extra transfer lottery shown in FIG. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S32.
In step S32, it is determined whether or not the extra transfer lottery performed in step S31 has been won. If it is determined that the extra transfer lottery is won, the process proceeds to the next step S33.

In step S33, the race type lottery shown in FIG. 9 is performed. The effect related to the race determined by the race type lottery is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S34.
In step S34, “10” is set as the number of extra games. The set number of extra games is set in step S51, step S56, step S57 shown in FIG. 16, which will be described later, step S61, step S66, step S67 shown in FIG. 17, step S71, step S76 shown in FIG. The number of remaining races in S77. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S35.
In step S35, it is determined whether or not the race state counter is “1”.
When it is determined that the race state counter is “1”, the process proceeds to the next step S36.
In step S36, a transition is made to the first race state of the extra game.
On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S35 that the race state counter is “1”, the process proceeds to the next step S37.

In step S37, it is determined whether or not the race state counter is “2”.
When it is determined that the race state counter is “2”, the process proceeds to the next step S38.
In step S38, the state shifts to the second race state of the extra game.
On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S37 that the race state counter is “2”, the process proceeds to the next step S39.
In step S39, a transition is made to the third race state of the extra game.
In Step S32, if it is not determined that the addition transition lottery performed in Step S31 is won, that is, if the addition transition lottery is lost, the process proceeds to the next Step S40.

In step S40, "-1" is subtracted from the number of ART games set in step S24 of FIG. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S41.
In step S41, it is determined whether or not the number of ART games is "0", that is, whether or not the number of ART games remains. If it is determined that the number of ART games remains, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of ART games does not remain, the process proceeds to the next step S42.
In step S42, the game returns to the normal game.
Even if it is determined that the number of ART games does not remain, if the number of sets of the ART game is stocked by winning the continuous lottery by the extra lottery means 280, the game becomes the ART normal game again. .

Next, the first race state of the extra game transferred in step S36 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.
The first race state includes three types of races (race A, race B, race C) drawn by the race type lottery process executed in step S33 of FIG. However, the game content itself is the same, but the first race state shown in FIG. 16 is executed in common regardless of the types of races A to C.

In step S50, it is determined whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated.
If it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step S51.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has not been operated, the process returns to step S50.
In step S51, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of races is “10”, that is, whether or not it is the first game of the race, and if it is determined that it is the first game of the race, Proceeding to step S52, if not determined to be the first game of the race, the process proceeds to step S56.

In step S52, the first race winning lottery process (continuous lottery) shown in FIG. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S53.
In step S53, it is determined whether or not the first race victory lottery has been won. If it is determined that the winner has been won, the process proceeds to the next step S54, and if it is not determined that the winner has been won, the process proceeds to step S56.
In step S54, “1” is added to the AT stock number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S55.

In step S55, the race victory flag is set to “ON”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S56.
In step S56, the remaining number of races is subtracted "-1". Then, the process proceeds to next Step S57.
In step S57, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of races is “0”, that is, whether or not the number of race games remains. If it is determined that the number of games in the race remains, the process returns to step S50. If it is not determined that the number of games in the race remains, the process proceeds to the race state end process in FIG.

Next, the second race state of the extra game transferred in step S38 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the second race state, seven types of races (race P, race Q, race R, race S, race T, race U, race U, race) selected by the race type lottery process executed in step S33 of FIG. V) is included, but each of the races P to V is different in production video and sound effects, but the game content itself is the same, so regardless of the type of each race P to V, the first shown in FIG. Two race states are executed in common.

In step S60, it is determined whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated.
If it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step S61.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has not been operated, step S60 is again performed.
In step S61, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of races is “10”, that is, whether or not it is the first game of the race, and if it is determined that it is the first game of the race, The process proceeds to step S62, and if it is not determined that it is the first game of the race, the process proceeds to step S66.

In step S62, the second race winning lottery process (continuous lottery) shown in FIG. 10B is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S63.
In step S63, it is determined whether or not the second race victory lottery has been won. If it is determined that the winner has been won, the process proceeds to the next step S64, and if it is not determined that the winner has been won, the process proceeds to step S66.
In step S64, “1” is added to the AT stock number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S65.

In step S65, the race victory flag is set to “ON”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S66.
In step S66, the remaining number of races is subtracted "-1". Then, the process proceeds to next Step S67.
In step S67, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of races is “0”, that is, whether or not the number of race games remains. If it is determined that the number of games in the race remains, step S60 is performed again. If it is not determined that the number of games in the race remains, the process proceeds to the race state end process in FIG.

Next, the third race state of the extra game transferred in step S39 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.
The third race state includes three types of races (race X, race Y, race Z) drawn by the race type lottery process executed in step S33 of FIG. However, the game content itself is the same, but the third race state shown in FIG. 18 is commonly executed regardless of the type of each race X to Z.

In step S70, it is determined whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated.
If it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step S71.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has not been operated, step S70 is again performed.
In step S71, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of races is “10”, that is, whether or not it is the first game of the race, and if it is determined that it is the first game of the race, The process proceeds to step S72, and if it is not determined that it is the first game of the race, the process proceeds to step S76.

In step S72, the third race winning lottery process (continuous lottery) shown in FIG. 10C is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S73.
In step S73, it is determined whether or not the third race victory lottery has been won. If it is determined that the winner has been won, the process proceeds to the next step S74, and if it is not determined that the winner has been won, the process proceeds to step S76.
In step S74, “1” is added to the AT stock number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S75.

In step S75, the race victory flag is set to “ON”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S76.
In step S76, the remaining number of races is subtracted "-1". Then, the process proceeds to next Step S77.
In step S77, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of races is “0”, that is, whether or not the number of race games remains. If it is determined that the number of games in the race remains, the process returns to step S70. If it is not determined that the number of games in the race remains, the process proceeds to the race state end process in FIG.

The race state end process will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S80, it is determined whether or not the race victory flag executed in steps S55, S65, and S75 is “ON”. If it is determined that the race victory flag is “ON”, the process proceeds to the next step S81, and if it is not determined that the race victory flag is “ON”, the process proceeds to step S84.
In step S81, the race victory flag is set to “OFF”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S82.

In step S82, it is determined whether or not the race state counter is "2" or less. When it is determined that the race state counter is “2” or less, “1” is added to the race state counter. That is, when the race state counter is “1”, it is “2”, and when it is “2”, it is “3”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S84.
In step S84, the extra game is terminated and the AT general state is restored.
On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S82 that the race state counter is "2" or less, that is, if the race state counter is "3", the process proceeds to the next step S85.

In step S85, it is determined whether or not the race type is “race Z”. If it is not determined that the race type lottery is “Race Z”, ie, “Race X” or “Race Y”, the process proceeds to step S84, and if the race type is determined to be “Race Z” Proceed to the next Step S86.
In step S86, the process proceeds to the special mode state shown in FIG.

The special mode state process will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S90, the race type counter is set to “7” and the race state counter is set from “3” to “2”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S91.
In step S91, a race (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the race type counter set in step S90 is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S92.
In step S92, “10” is set as the number of extra games. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S93.
In step S93, the process of the second race state of the extra game shown in FIG. 17 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S94.

In step S94, subtraction “−1” from the race type counter, that is, “6” when the race type counter is “7”, for example. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S95.
In step S95, it is determined whether or not the race type counter is “0”, that is, whether or not “race V” shown in FIG. 7 has been executed. If it is not determined that the “race V” has been executed, the process returns to step S91.
On the other hand, if it is determined that “Race V” has been executed, the process proceeds to the next step S96.
In step S96, the race type is set to “race Z” as in step S85 of FIG. 19, and the race state counter is set from “2” to “3”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S97.

In step S97, “10” is set as the number of extra games. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S98.
In step S98, the process of the third race state of the extra game shown in FIG. 19 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S99.
In step S99, it is determined whether or not the race victory flag is “ON”. When it is determined that the race victory flag is “ON”, the process proceeds to the next step S100.
In step S100, the race victory flag is set to “OFF”. And it becomes step S90 again.

On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S99 that the race victory flag is “ON”, the process proceeds to the next step S101.
In step S101, the race state counter is set to “2”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S102.
In step S102, the extra game is terminated and the normal game is returned to.

(Supplementary explanation of the embodiment)
The above-described embodiment includes features including the following technical idea.
(1) Feature point 1
(1-1) Configuration In a gaming machine capable of shifting a plurality of types of gaming states, a plurality of types of effect modes are provided, and the plurality of types of gaming states are used for a transition lottery during a stay when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Winning), etc., with a predetermined game state in which two or more types of effect modes are executed in a predetermined order among the plurality of types of effect modes, and in the predetermined game state, among the two or more types of effect modes , A predetermined effect mode is executed for a predetermined game section, and in each of the effect modes executed in the predetermined game state, a privilege whether or not to give a player a privilege during the predetermined game section When the grant lottery is performed and it is determined that the privilege is given by the privilege grant lottery, an effect of notifying the result of the privilege grant lottery is performed in the effect mode, and is executed in the predetermined gaming state 2 above The transition from one of the more than one type of effect modes to another effect mode is characterized in that it is continuously executed in a predetermined order regardless of the lottery result of the privilege grant lottery.

(1-2) Correspondence Relationship between Definition of Terms and Embodiments Here, in the “privilege”, when the game section in the production mode is managed by the number of sets with a predetermined number of games as one unit, This includes, but is not limited to, adding the number of sets in the production mode.
The “predetermined game state in which two or more types of effect modes are executed in a predetermined order” includes a special mode state in which a plurality of types of specific game states are executed in a predetermined order.

In addition, in “performing a privilege grant lottery regarding whether or not to give a privilege to a player during a predetermined game segment”, when performing a privilege grant lottery for each game during a predetermined game segment, Benefits when a bonus is awarded for a specific number of games during a section, such as the first game or the last game, or when a predetermined condition is met, for example, when the result of a role lottery wins a specific role This includes, but is not limited to, a case where a grant lottery is performed or a case where a bonus grant lottery is won a plurality of times during a predetermined game section.
The “predetermined game state in which two or more types of effect modes are executed in a predetermined order” includes a plurality of predetermined game states in which the types and number of effect modes executed in the predetermined order are different, The gaming state may be determined by lottery or the like.
Further, the “predetermined order” at this time may be an order in which a specific effect mode is executed a plurality of times in one predetermined game state, but an effect executed in one predetermined game state. It is preferable to set the order in which the modes are not executed a plurality of times (all different production modes).

In addition, since two or more types of effect modes are executed in a predetermined order in the predetermined game state, it is guaranteed that the effect mode is executed for a predetermined number of games. In the case of an advantageous game state, even if all the lottery results of the bonus grant lottery are lost, the game state is advantageous to the player. Therefore, it is desirable that the effect mode is a game state advantageous to the player.
Here, “when the predetermined condition is satisfied” corresponds to, for example, “when the third race victory lottery is won in the race Z (additional game) shifted from the ART normal game”.
Here, the “plural types of effect modes” are, for example, “an addition game in the first race state (race A to C), an addition game in the second race state (race P to V), and an addition game in the third race state. (Race X to Z) ".
Here, the “two or more types of effect modes” correspond to, for example, “the races P to V that are the added games in the second race state and the race Z that is the added games in the third race state”.
Here, the “predetermined gaming state” corresponds to, for example, a “special mode”.
Here, “execution of a predetermined production mode for each predetermined game section” means, for example, “the races P to V which are the addition games in the second race state and the race Z which is the addition game in the third addition race state, Each of them corresponds to “execute a predetermined number (10 times) of games”.
Here, “privilege grant lottery” corresponds to, for example, “continuous lottery executed in extra game, first race win lottery, second race win lottery, and third race win lottery”.
Here, “the effect of informing the result of the privilege grant lottery” is, for example, “the effect that is executed when the winning lottery in the extra game is won and the continuous lottery in the extra game is won” This corresponds to “the effect of defeating the character executed when there is no such event”.
Here, “continuous execution in a predetermined order” is, for example, “continuous addition games (race) in the order determined by the race setting table (race P → race Q → race R →... → race V)”. And then executing a specific extra game (race Z) ”.

(1-3) Operational Effects According to the feature point 1, the transition from the production mode in which the bonus grant lottery is performed to another production mode is continuously executed in a predetermined order regardless of the lottery result of the bonus grant lottery. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of continuing a sense of expectation of a privilege and playing a game rich in change.
In addition, since the production mode is shifted regardless of the lottery result of the privilege grant lottery, there is a game in which the privilege grant lottery is executed while the execution of the production mode is guaranteed multiple times and the tension of the privilege grant lottery is tasted. Since a certain number of times are guaranteed, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of proceeding with a sense of security without worrying about interruption of a predetermined game state in which a bonus grant lottery is executed in a predetermined order.

(2) Feature point 2
(2-1) Configuration The predetermined order is an order determined by the time when the predetermined gaming state is started, and switching from one of the effect modes to another effect mode is performed in the order. It is characterized by.

(2-2) Correspondence Relationship between Definition of Terms and Embodiments Here, “the order determined by the time when the predetermined game state is started” is determined by the time when the predetermined game state is started. As long as the predetermined order is satisfied, “predetermined conditions” for determining execution of a predetermined gaming state are satisfied, power is turned on, setting is changed, and the like.

(2-3) Action and Effect According to the feature point 2, it is possible to play a game in which the expectation of the privilege is continued by switching the effect mode in the order determined by the time when the predetermined game state is started. A possible gaming machine can be provided.
In addition, since lottery is not performed for switching the production mode, it is possible to easily switch to the next production mode after the last game of the production mode before switching, and the production modes before and after switching overlap. It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of playing all the number of games in the effect mode before and after switching without being executed.

(3) Feature point 3
(3-1) Configuration Whether or not to repeat the predetermined gaming state during or after execution of the predetermined rendering mode executed in the last order of the predetermined gaming state among the two or more types of rendering modes When the game state continuation lottery is performed and the game state continuation lottery is won, the predetermined game state is executed again after completion of the predetermined effect mode.

(3-2) Action and Effect According to the feature point 3, if the game state continuation lottery is won, a game that can be expected to increase the opportunity for the player to give a bonus by executing the predetermined game state again. Machine can be provided.
In addition, by performing the game state continuous lottery in the effect mode executed in the last order, it is expected to repeat the predetermined game state compared to the case of performing the game state continuous lottery in the effect mode in the middle of the predetermined game state It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can hold the game until the end.
Here, the “predetermined effect mode executed in the last order in the predetermined game state” corresponds to, for example, “the race Z (additional game) executed last in the special mode state”.
Here, “during or after execution of the predetermined effect mode” corresponds to, for example, “executed in the first game of race Z (additional game) consisting of 10 games”.
Here, “Perform a game state lottery to determine whether or not to repeat a predetermined game state” is also used in the present embodiment as the privilege grant lottery. The third race victory lottery (continuous lottery is performed in the race Z (additional game)).

(4) Feature point 4
(4-1) Configuration When it is determined that a privilege is given by the privilege grant lottery performed in a predetermined rendering mode executed in the last order in the predetermined sequence, a predetermined game state is again set. It is characterized by being executed.

(4-2) Operational Effects According to the feature point 4, when it is determined that a privilege is given by the privilege grant lottery, the privilege grant lottery is performed by executing the predetermined game state again. It can also serve as a lottery for determining whether or not to repeat a predetermined gaming state.
In addition, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be expected to increase the chance of giving a privilege to a player by executing a predetermined gaming state again.

By performing the game state continuous lottery in the production mode executed in the last order, the expectation that the predetermined game state will be repeated is the last compared to the case of performing the game state continuous lottery in the production mode in the middle of the predetermined game state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be held up to.
In addition, a game machine capable of informing a lottery result of repeating a predetermined gaming state through an effect relating to a lottery result of a privilege grant lottery, and further expecting to repeat a predetermined gaming state to the end Can be provided.
Here, “when it is determined that a privilege is given by the privilege grant lottery performed in the predetermined rendering mode executed in the last order” is, for example, “the race that is executed last in the special mode state” This corresponds to the case where the third game winning lottery (continuous lottery) executed in Z (additional game) is won and the ART game (one set) is stocked.

(5) Feature point 5
(5-1) Configuration Of the plurality of types of effect modes, the predetermined effect mode executed in the last order of the predetermined game state can be shifted from a game state other than the predetermined game state. It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied when a transition is made from a gaming state other than the gaming state to a predetermined performance mode executed in the last order.

(5-2) Correspondence Relationship between Definition of Terms and Embodiments Here, “a game state other than a predetermined game state” corresponds to, for example, an ART normal game (non-race state), and assist time (AT) Including a presentation state in which a notification regarding the winning combination is made, such as an assist replay time (ART), but is not limited thereto.
Here, “determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied” is, for example, determining whether or not “the third race victory lottery is won” (race victory flag = ON or not) (FIG. 20). Corresponds to step S99).
Further, using the example in the embodiment of the present invention, when a transition is made to the “Race Z” of the extra game by winning the extra transition lottery from the ART normal state, the special mode in the “Race Z” A lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a state is performed. Note that the present invention is not limited to this case.

(5-3) Action and Effect According to the feature point 5, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied when a transition is made from a gaming state other than the predetermined gaming state to a predetermined performance mode executed in the last order. In addition, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied by the determination, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of playing a game in which the expectation of the privilege is continued by executing a predetermined gaming state. .
In addition, the effect mode executed in the last order is a state in which a transition is made from a gaming state other than the predetermined gaming state, and a lottery for repeating the predetermined gaming state is performed again. It is both an entrance and an exit in the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of adding a sharpness to the game by paying particular attention to the effect mode executed in the last order.

(6) Feature point 6
(6-1) Configuration The plurality of types of gaming states include a first gaming state that can be shifted to the predetermined gaming state, and the first gaming state has different winning probabilities for the bonus grant lottery. Divided into a plurality of stages, the predetermined gaming state shifts from the first gaming state of the stage having the highest winning probability, and the privilege grant lottery is performed before the transition to the predetermined gaming state. It is executed according to the winning probability of the stage of the first gaming state, and after the predetermined gaming state is finished, the stage is shifted to the first gaming state of the stage having the second highest winning probability. It is characterized by.

(6-2) Correspondence Relationship between Definition of Terms and Embodiments Here, the “first game state” corresponds to, for example, an ART normal game (non-race state), and assist time (AT) or assist replay. Including a production state in which notification regarding the winning combination such as time (ART) is performed, but is not limited thereto.
Here, “a plurality of stages having different winning probabilities for the bonus grant lotion” corresponds to, for example, “three stages (first stage, second stage 2 and third stage)”.
Here, “the gaming state at the stage with the highest winning probability” corresponds to, for example, “the race Z in the third race state that shifts from the ART normal game (the winning probability is set to 70% and the highest)”. ing.
Further, using the example in the embodiment of the present invention, the ART normal state is divided into three stages having different winning probabilities of continuous lottery, and when the highest “3” stage shifts to the special mode state. During the special mode state, a continuous lottery (race P to race V) is performed with the winning probability of the “2” stage and a continuous lottery (race Z) with the winning probability of the “3” stage, and the special mode state ends. After that, the player returns to the “2” stage ART normal game from the extra game. Note that the present invention is not limited to this case.

(6-3) Operational Effects According to the feature point 6, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the game from becoming monotonous by shifting to a gaming state having different winning probabilities.
In addition, by returning to the first gaming state with the second highest probability of winning, it is easy to level up to the first gaming state with the highest winning probability, which is the step of shifting to the predetermined gaming state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of continuing a sense of expectation for resuming the predetermined gaming state even after the predetermined gaming state ends.

10 gaming machine 12 chassis
14 Front door 16 Symbol display window
17 Medal selector 18 External concentration terminal board
19 Door open / close switch 20 Upper panel
22 Lower panel 24 Hopper unit
26 Medal tray 28 Medal payout exit
30 Operation section 32 Bet switch
34 Max bet switch 35 Single bet switch
36 Checkout switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 42 Button switch for production
43 Power supply unit 44 Power switch
45 Setting key switch 46 Setting change switch
50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit 61
62 Rotating reel 63 Reel position sensor
64 Left turn reel 65 Reel drive motor
66 Medium rotation reel 67 Back lamp
68 Right-hand reel 70 Production equipment
72 Speaker 74 Upper speaker
76 Lower speaker 78 Production lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display device 86 Effective line
87 Credit indicator 88 Payout number indicator
89 Setting display 92 Input sensor
94 Dispensing sensor 95 Hopper motor
96 Overflow sensor 100 Controller
200 Main control board 210 Role lottery means
220 Reel control means 230 Stop symbol judgment means
240 payout control means 250 game control means
251 Normal game control means 252 RT control means
253 Bonus game control means 260 AT control means
270 Extra lottery means 280 Extra lottery means 280
290 Transmission means
300 Sub control board 310 Receiver
320 Normal effect control means 330 AT effect control means
340 Bonus production control means

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that can transfer multiple types of gaming states,
With multiple types of production modes,
The plurality of types of game states include a predetermined game state in which two or more types of effect modes are executed in a predetermined order among the plurality of types of effect modes when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
In the predetermined game state, among the two or more types of effect modes, each of the predetermined effect modes is executed for a predetermined game section,
In each of the production modes executed in the predetermined gaming state, during the predetermined gaming section, perform a bonus grant lottery to determine whether or not to give a privilege to the player ,
The transition from one of the two or more types of effect modes executed in the predetermined game state to another effect mode is continuously executed in a predetermined order regardless of the lottery result of the privilege grant lottery ,
The predetermined effect mode executed in the last order of the predetermined game state among the plurality of types of effect modes can be shifted from a game state other than the predetermined game state,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is determined whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied when the game state other than the predetermined game state is shifted to a predetermined effect mode executed in the last order . In a gaming machine that can transfer multiple types of gaming states,
With multiple types of production modes,
The plurality of types of game states include a predetermined game state in which two or more types of effect modes are executed in a predetermined order among the plurality of types of effect modes when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
In the predetermined game state, among the two or more types of effect modes, each of the predetermined effect modes is executed for a predetermined game section,
In each of the production modes executed in the predetermined gaming state, during the predetermined gaming section, perform a bonus grant lottery to determine whether or not to give a privilege to the player ,
The transition from one of the two or more types of effect modes executed in the predetermined game state to another effect mode is continuously executed in a predetermined order regardless of the lottery result of the privilege grant lottery ,
The plurality of types of gaming states include a first gaming state that can be shifted to the predetermined gaming state,
The first gaming state is divided into a plurality of stages with different winning probabilities of the privilege grant lottery,
The predetermined gaming state shifts from the first gaming state at the stage where the winning probability is highest, and the privilege grant lottery of the first gaming state before shifting to the predetermined gaming state. Executed according to the winning probability of the stage,
After the predetermined gaming state is ended, the gaming machine is configured to shift to the first gaming state at the stage having the second highest winning probability .

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