JP6160990B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  In the present invention, a set value associated with a payout rate, which is a ratio of the number of payouts to the number of game media inserted, is set in a plurality of stages, and any one of the set values in the plurality of stages is set by a predetermined setting change operation. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be selected.

Conventionally, various gaming machines such as slot machines have been used to provide entertainment for people.
For example, a slot machine includes a plurality of types of symbols on the outer peripheral surface and a rotating reel that can be driven to rotate, and after a plurality of rotating reels are stopped, a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed. In addition, entertainment is provided to the player through a game in which these rotating reels are stopped.

  The slot machine performs a role lottery regarding the success or failure of the game at the beginning of rotation of the rotating reel, and then, when the player operates the stop switch, the result of the role lottery by the lottery means triggered by the operation of the stop switch In this manner, the rotating reel that is rotating is stopped.

In general, a slot machine is set with a normal game and a special game that have different levels of difficulty in acquiring medals.
In such a slot machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game shifts from the normal game to the special game, and when the game shifts to the special game, it is easier to acquire a game that is advantageous to the player than the normal game, in other words, a medal. It is possible to suppress the decrease in game media as the game progresses.

For example, if the player shifts to a BB (Big Bonus) gaming state with a high winning probability in the small lottery lottery, the small bonus will be frequently won and many medals can be obtained.
In addition, if the re-game state shifts to the re-game state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is high, the opportunity to perform the next game without inserting medals increases, so that the decrease in medals is reduced and the game can be performed for a long time.
As such a gaming machine, when a special combination such as a BB combination is won in the combination lottery, and a so-called BB flag is established, the state shifts to a re-game combination state where the winning probability of the re-playing combination is high, and the pattern corresponding to the specific combination In general, when a setting change operation is performed before the combination is stopped and displayed, it is in an initial state.

By the way, as a gaming machine, when a setting change operation is performed in a state where a so-called BB flag is established, the gaming machine is not in an initial state, and the gaming state before the setting change operation is continued until after the setting change operation. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
When this game machine wins a special role such as a BB role in the role lottery, the game machine shifts to a re-game role state where the winning probability of the re-game role is high, and thereafter, a combination of symbols corresponding to the special role is stopped and displayed. If a setting change operation is performed before, the re-game combination state before the setting change operation is continued after the setting change operation together with the resetting of the BB flag.
According to such a slot machine, the BB flag is reset even if the gaming state before the setting change operation is reflected by maintaining the re-gaming state before the setting changing operation after the setting changing operation. It is possible to invalidate a state where a special combination such as a BB combination is won.

JP 2010-22605 A

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a setting change operation is performed in a state where the winning flag of the special combination is established, the game state before the setting change operation is simply continued as it is or returns to the initial state. Even if the setting change operation is performed, the gaming state does not shift to any new state. For this reason, no expectation can be expected for expansion of the gameability, and even if the gameplay width is narrow, the gameplay width cannot be further expanded. Therefore, even if there is a request to further expand the range of game playability, this request cannot be satisfied.

  Accordingly, each invention described in each claim has been made in view of the above-described problems of the prior art, and the object of the invention is to further expand the range of playability. Is to provide a gaming machine to become.

Each invention described in each claim is made to achieve the above-mentioned object. The features of each invention will be described below with reference to the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.

(Claim 1)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.
That is, the invention described in claim 1 is provided with a plurality of rotating reels (10) having a plurality of types of symbols (10A) written on the outer peripheral surface, and a plurality corresponding to these rotating reels (10). Triggered by the operation of the stop switch (13) for stopping the corresponding rotating reel (10), lottery means (61) for lottery determination for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations are successful, and the operation of the stop switch (13) A stop control means (62) for stopping the rotating reel (10) that is rotating in a manner according to the result of the winning lottery by the lottery means (61). When a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed when 10) is stopped, a transition is made to a game state different from the previous game state, and a plurality of types of transition roles having different transition destinations are provided, Corresponds to the payout rate, which is the ratio of the number of payouts to the number of game media input A gaming machine (1) in which a set value set in a plurality of stages is set and one of set values set in a plurality of stages can be selected by a predetermined setting change operation. After winning, if the combination of the symbol (10A) corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed, a re-playing combination that allows the next game to be played without a betting on the game medium is provided. As game states, there are multiple types of game states with different winning probabilities for winning the re-gamer in the role lottery, and the game state before the setting change continues until the setting change when the setting is changed The game state continuation means (66) is provided, and the plurality of types of transition combinations are provided with a special combination that is won only when a predetermined set value is set, and the special combination is won with a predetermined set value. Change the game state, Even if the setting value is set to a setting value that is not won by the special combination, by continuing the gaming state before the setting change by the gaming state continuation means, in the gaming state that is not executed in the setting value It is characterized in that the game can be executed .

(Claim 2)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 2 is the invention described in claim 1, and has the following characteristic points.
That is, in the invention according to claim 2, a specific gaming state is set in advance as a gaming state corresponding to the specific combination as the gaming state in the gaming machine (1), and the setting value of the specific combination is the predetermined value. It is characterized in that it can be won only when the game state is the specific game state.

(Claim 3)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 3 is the invention described in claim 1 or 2 described above, and has the following characteristics.
That is, the invention according to claim 3 is provided with at least two or more types of the unique combination, and among the setting values set in a plurality of stages, at least two or more setting values are set as the predetermined setting values, Among the predetermined setting values, one specific setting value corresponding to one specific role is set, and the specific role is won in a specific gaming state corresponding to the specific role. When the game state is changed to a different setting value corresponding to another unique combination after the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination is displayed, the game state is changed. The different game states continued by the continuation means (67) are formed to be specific game states corresponding to different unique combinations.

(Effects of claims 1 and 2)
The present invention configured as described above has the following effects.
That is, according to the first and second aspects of the invention, when a predetermined value is set, a special combination that is won only by the predetermined set value is won, and a symbol corresponding to the specific combination is selected. When the combination is stopped and displayed, it shifts to another gaming state. Thereafter, even if the setting is changed while staying in the other gaming state, the gaming state is continued as it is even after the setting is changed by the gaming state continuation means.
Here, the other gaming state is a gaming state that shifts based on the winning of a special combination that is won only when a predetermined set value is set, and a setting in which a special combination does not exist as a lottery candidate for a winning lottery In terms of value, it is a gaming state where it is conventionally impossible to stay. Nevertheless, in the present invention, it is possible to stay in the gaming state even when a set value without a specific combination is set. Therefore, even if a setting value is set that does not have a special combination that is a transition to the gaming state, a gaming state in which the user can stay at the setting value is created. Can be created, the range of playability is further expanded, and the object is achieved.
In the conventional case, the gaming state that can be shifted at any setting value is merely shifted based on the winning of the winning combination, and the range of gaming is not widened.

(Effect of claim 3)
According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the following effect can be obtained.
That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention, at least two or more kinds of unique roles are provided, and among the setting values set in a plurality of stages, at least two kinds of setting values are set as the unique role setting values. A combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination and winning the specific combination in a state in which the specific combination setting value corresponding to the combination is set and the specific gaming state corresponds to the specific combination Since the different game states that have been transferred due to the display of the game state can be made a game state in which a specific combination corresponding to another specific combination setting value can be won, the first combination of two or more types of unique combination While winning from the last to the last one, each time you change to the next set value each time you move to the next specific gaming state corresponding to the next unique role. I will go To go can create a new game development, thereby, it is possible to further broaden the gaming property, it is possible to realize a game of rich variety.

It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the setting change operation part which concerns on the said embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control apparatus which concerns on the said embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific role of the setting 1 which concerns on the said embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific role of the setting 2 which concerns on the said embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific role of the setting 3 which concerns on the said embodiment. It is a game transition diagram for demonstrating the transition of the game state which concerns on the said embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process which concerns on the said embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change process which concerns on the said embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the sub control process which concerns on the said embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Embodiments that are embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(Outline of slot machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 that is a gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of rotating reels 10 each having a plurality of kinds of symbols 10A on the outer peripheral surface, and these rotating reels 10 are simultaneously rotated. Then, the player is caused to stop the rotation reel 10 so that the symbols 10A of the rotation reel 10 have a predetermined combination.
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body cabinet 2 having a rectangular front shape in order to accommodate various devices of the slot machine 1.
The main body cabinet 2 is a box-shaped member having the entire front surface opened. And in the main body cabinet 2, the front door 3 for closing the opening is provided rotatably.

A central portion in the vertical direction of the front door 3 is an operation unit 4 for performing a gaming operation of the slot machine 1. A key for locking the front door 3 is located near the right end of the operation unit 4 in FIG. 1. Is provided with a key hole 11 into which a medal is inserted and a medal slot 12 into which a medal as a game medium is inserted.
A plurality of stop switches 13 that are operated when stopping the rotation of the plurality of rotary reels 10 are provided in the central portion of the operation unit 4 in FIG.
A plurality of stop switches 13 are provided corresponding to the plurality of rotating reels 10 and are operated to stop the corresponding rotating reels 10.

A bet switch 14 for setting the number of medals to be bet is provided above the left end of the stop switch 13 in FIG.
Further, on the left side of the stop switch 13 in FIG. 1, a start switch 15 that is operated when starting the rotation of the rotary reel 10 is provided.
A checkout switch 16 is provided above the left end of the start switch 15 in FIG. 1 for returning the stored medals.

A lower panel 21 on which characters, illustrations, and the like indicating the model of the slot machine 1 are provided below the operation unit 4 in FIG. Note that a backlight device (not shown) that illuminates the lower panel 21 from behind is provided on the back side of the lower panel 21.
Further, an elliptical lower speaker 22 that outputs various sounds is provided below the lower panel 21. Further, below the lower speaker 22, a medal receiving portion for storing the paid-out medals. 23 is provided.

Further, in the upper part of FIG. 1 of the operation unit 4, a numerical value display unit 31 for performing digital display such as the number of credits, which is the number of medals stored inside the slot machine 1, and the number of medals paid out by winning. And a notification lamp 32 for notifying internal states such as the states of various flags established by winning a winning lottery performed inside the slot machine 1.
A symbol display window 33 formed in a rectangular shape in the horizontal direction is provided above the numerical display 31 and the notification lamp 32 in FIG. The symbol 10A of the rotating reel 10 housed inside the main body cabinet 2 is visible through the symbol display window 33.

The symbol display window 33 is provided with a winning line that is a reference position when the symbol 10A written on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 10 is stopped and displayed.
As the winning line, for example, three symbols 10A arranged in each of the upper, middle and lower rows out of a total of nine symbols 10A arranged in the symbol display window 33 in the vertical and horizontal directions, respectively. "Upper line winning line", "Middle line winning line" and "Lower line winning line" passing through, "Right down winning line" passing through three symbols 10A diagonally arranged in the upper left, center and lower right, A line that passes through three appropriate symbols 10A, such as a “upward winning line” that passes through three symbols 10A arranged diagonally at the center and upper right, can be used.

Above the symbol display window 33, there is provided a liquid crystal panel type display device 41 capable of displaying moving images. Around the display device 41 and the symbol display window 33, a plurality of effects arranged in an inverted U shape so as to surround the display device 41 and the symbol display window 33 in FIG. A lamp 42 is provided.
Further, in the vicinity of the upper left and right corners of the front door 3 in FIG. 1, upper speakers 43 for outputting various sounds are provided.

Here, the lower speaker 22, the display device 41, the effect lamp 42, and the upper speaker 43 are selected when a winning flag corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is established in the winning / losing lottery performed inside the slot machine 1 for each game. The effect means 5 for performing the notification effect performed in the above.
When the winning flag is established in the role lottery, for example, when the BB flag is established, the producing means 5 produces an effect operation for lighting or blinking the effect lamp 42, an effect operation for generating a winning sound from the speakers 43 and 22, and a display. Winning flag to the player by activating any one of the production operations such as the production operation that displays the image for production on the screen of the device 41, or by operating these two or more or all of them simultaneously. A notification effect for informing the establishment of is performed.

Inside the main body cabinet 2, a reel unit 6 including a motor (not shown) that rotatably supports the three rotary reels 10 described above and drives the rotary reels 10 to rotate is provided. The reel unit 6 is arranged on the back side of the symbol display window 33 so that the symbol can be visually recognized through the symbol display window 33.
A hopper unit 7 is provided below the reel unit 6 inside the main body cabinet 2 to store medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 12 and to pay out the stored medals to the player as necessary. It has been.
In FIG. 1 above the reel unit 6, a control device 50 for controlling the operation of devices provided in the slot machine 1, for example, the reel unit 6 and the hopper unit 7, is provided.

In the left side of the hopper unit 7 in FIG. 1, a power supply unit 8 that supplies power to each device provided in the slot machine 1, for example, the reel unit 6 and the hopper unit 7, is close to the hopper unit 7. Are arranged.
A medal selector 9 is provided on the back side of the front door 3 to determine whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 12 is appropriate.
The medal selector 9 is provided with a medal sensor 9A such as a photo interrupter that is an optical proximity sensor, for example, in order to detect a medal passing through the inside.

(Setting change operation section 51)
Here, as shown in FIG. 2, a setting change operation unit 51 for performing a setting change operation is provided on the front portion of the power supply unit 8.
That is, in the slot machine 1, the setting value associated with the payout rate, which is a ratio of the payout number to the medal input number, is set in a plurality of stages (for example, 6 stages). Then, by performing a predetermined setting change operation on the setting change operation unit 51 and the start switch 15, it is possible to select any of a plurality of setting values.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the setting change operation unit 51 includes a power switch 52 for turning on / off the power of the slot machine 1, a setting key switch 53 for switching from one of the setting change mode and the game mode to the other, and a plurality of steps. And a setting change switch 54 that is pressed when selecting one of the set values set in (1).

The power switch 52 is an ON / OFF switch for turning on / off the power of the slot machine 1. As will be described later, the power switch 52 is a switch that needs to be operated even during a setting change operation.
The setting key switch 53 is a lock-type switch in which a cylinder portion 53B having a key hole 53A into which a predetermined key is inserted is rotatably provided.
In the setting key switch 53, the cylinder portion 53B can be rotated from one of the ON position and the OFF position to the other while the key is inserted into the key hole 53A. Further, the key hole 53A of the setting key switch 53 can be inserted and removed only at the OFF position.
The slot machine 1 starts in a setting change mode when the power switch 52 is turned on after the setting key switch 53 is turned on in a state where the power is cut off, while the setting key switch 53 is in the OFF position. When the power switch 52 is turned on, the game mode is set to start.

The setting change switch 54 is a push button type switch, and serves as a setting change switch in the setting change mode, and functions as a reset switch in the game mode.
In the slot machine 1, when the setting value is not the maximum value in the setting change mode, when the setting change switch 54 is pressed once, “1” is added to the setting value, thereby changing the setting value. On the other hand, when the set value is the maximum value, the set value is returned to the minimum value by a pressing operation, whereby the set value is changed.
The numerical value display unit 31 displays the setting value at that time while the setting change operation is being executed. The numerical display unit 31 will be described in detail later.

In the slot machine 1, the setting value changed by the setting change switch 54 is determined by operating the start switch 15 after the setting changing operation by the setting change switch 54. Here, the start switch 15 also serves as a setting change confirmation switch for confirming the setting value changed by the setting change switch 54.
The slot machine 1 is configured so that a game can be played by switching from the setting change mode to the game mode by setting the setting key switch 53 to the OFF position after confirming the set value by operating the start switch 15. .

(Control device 50)
The control device 50 includes, for example, a CPU that performs signal calculation processing, and includes a ROM and a RAM as storage media, and an I / O that inputs and outputs signals to and from the outside. Of these, the number of CPUs is not limited to one, but may be controlled by two or more CPUs. Further, the CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like may be integrated to form a one chip. The CPU performs various controls by reading a program stored in the ROM.
Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the control device 50 includes a game-related device, for example, a game control device 60 that controls the operation of the reel unit 6, and an effect-related device, for example, the operation of the display device 41. An effect control device 70 for controlling the above is provided.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the I / O input section of the control device 50 includes the medal sensor 9A, the bet switch 14, the start switch 15, the stop switch 13, the settlement switch 16, and the setting change operation section. 51 is connected.
On the other hand, the reel unit 6, the hopper unit 7, the numerical value display unit 31, the notification lamp 32, the display device 41, the effect lamp 42 and the speakers 43 and 22 are connected to the I / O output unit of the control device 50. .

(Game control device 60)
As shown in FIG. 3, the game control device 60 includes a lottery means 61 for performing a lottery determination for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are successful, a rotary reel control means 62 for controlling the operation of the reel unit 6, and a stopped rotary reel 10 A stop symbol determination means 63 for determining a symbol to be displayed, a payout control means 64 for controlling the operation of the hopper unit 7, and a setting change control means 65 for performing a setting value change process by operating the setting change operation unit 51. The game state continuation means 66 is provided for continuing the game state before the setting change operation until after the setting change operation.

  The lottery means 61 includes a part lottery table storage means 61A for storing a part lottery table in which a winning area having a size corresponding to the winning probability is formed for each part in order to perform part lottery, and a predetermined numerical range ( For example, whether or not to determine the success / failure determination means 61B by referring to the above-described combination lottery table with the numerical value extracted from the loop counter that repeatedly performs the counting process of 0 to 65535), and the lottery determination that the determination determination unit 61B should reference Means lottery table changing means 61C for selecting / changing a table is provided.

The lottery table storage means 61A stores a plurality of types of lottery tables corresponding to set values and game states.
Each of the winning lottery tables stored in the winning lottery table storage means 61A defines each winning combination and the lost region with the predetermined numerical range counted by the loop counter as the entire region.

  Here, as a combination that is subject to a lottery of a combination lottery, when a combination of corresponding symbols is stopped and displayed, a combination of a small combination in which the number of medals corresponding to the combination is paid out and the corresponding combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. In addition, a special combination that makes the game state more advantageous to the player and a re-playing combination that can be played again without newly inserting a game medal in the next game are set.

More specifically, as the small role, the “bell” role consisting of the symbol combination of “bell bell bell” and the three types of symbols written on each of the three rotating reels 10, ie, watermelon A 27 kinds of “watermelons 1 to 27” in which watermelon B and watermelon C are appropriately combined are provided.
A typical example of “watermelon 1-27” will be described in detail. The watermelon 1 is a small role consisting of the symbol combination “watermelon A / watermelon A / watermelon A”, and the watermelon 2 is , “Watermelon A / Watermelon A / Watermelon B” is a small role consisting of a combination of symbols, Watermelon 3 is a small role consisting of “Watermelon A / Watermelon A / Watermelon C”, and Watermelon 26 is “Watermelon C / Watermelon C / The small role is a combination of symbols “Watermelon C / Watermelon B”, and the watermelon 27 is a small role consisting of “Watermelon C / Watermelon C / Watermelon C”. In short, “watermelons 1 to 27” are small combinations made up of different combinations of symbols.

As a re-playing player, in addition to “Replay E” consisting of “Replay, Replay, and Replay” symbol combinations, multiple types of “Replay A˜” including symbol combinations different from “Replay, Replay, and Replay” symbol combinations. D "is provided.
As a special combination, a “BB (Big Bonus)” combination including a bonus symbol combination such as “7, 7, 7” is provided. In addition, the combination which concerns on this invention is not limited to the above combination, The addition of another combination and substitution with another combination can be performed suitably.

Further, the gaming state in the slot machine 1 includes first to fourth replay time (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT”) states and seventh RT states, which have different winning probabilities for winning re-games in the role lottery. A non-RT state is provided.
Furthermore, a bonus state is provided in which a game in which the winning probability of a small combination is set higher than in the first to fourth RT states, the seventh RT state, and the non-RT state is continuously performed.
This bonus state is started when a combination of symbols corresponding to the BB combination is stopped and displayed after the BB flag is established in the combination lottery and the BB flag is established, and a predetermined number of medals or more are paid out. Then it ends.
Here, as the gaming state, there is an internal medium state that is a gaming state in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the BB combination is not stopped and the BB flag is still established although the BB combination is won.

If any combination wins as a result of the combination lottery, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is established in the game control device 60. That is, when the winning combination is a small combination, the small combination winning flag is set. When the special combination (for example, BB combination) is selected, the special winning flag (for example, the BB flag) is set to replaying (replay). Re-game role winning flags are established respectively. The small winning combination flag and the re-playing winning combination winning flag are reset only for the game, but the special winning flag (for example, the BB flag) is not reset until the special winning combination is won. That is, in the case of a special winning, the winning right is carried over after the next game.
The combination lottery table changing means 61C is for selecting and determining a combination lottery table to be used from a plurality of combination lottery tables according to the gaming state and the set value of the slot machine 1.

Here, the slot machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of game states having different winning probabilities for winning the re-gamer (replay) in the combination lottery for each set value. More specifically, the slot machine 1 is provided with the aforementioned non-RT state, first to fourth RT states, seventh RT state, internal medium state, and bonus state as gaming states.
The combination lottery table stored in the combination lottery table storage means 61A is provided with a plurality of types corresponding to each of the above-described gaming states in the settings 1 to 3, and a plurality of types in each set value. Different game states are used.

For example, it is assumed that the slot machine 1 is provided with three setting values “1” to “3”. Then, the slot machine 1 is provided with the non-RT state, the first to fourth RT states, the seventh RT state, the internal middle state, and the bonus state as the gaming states in the settings 1 to 3, respectively.
The combination lottery table corresponds to each of the non-RT state, the first to fourth RT states, the seventh RT state, the internal medium state, and the bonus state at one set value, and the non-RT combination lottery table, the first to fourth RTs. Eight types of role lottery table, 7th RT role lottery table, internal middle role lottery table and bonus role lottery table are provided, and 24 types of role lottery tables are provided in all three stages of settings 1 to 3. . These 24 types of winning lottery tables are stored in the winning lottery table storage means 61A.
Note that the setting of the slot machine 1 is not limited to the three stages of settings 1 to 3, but may be set to any of the six stages of settings 1 to 6, and the number of setting values should be set as appropriate in implementation. Can do.

Here, the success / failure determination means 61B refers to the role lottery table stored in the role lottery table storage means 61A and refers to the role lottery table corresponding to the set value and game state at that time so as to perform the role lottery. It has become.
In other words, when one of the setting values from setting 1 to setting 3 is set, the success / failure determination means 61B performs the role lottery using the role lottery table corresponding to the setting value and the gaming state at that time. It has become.
The combination lottery tables corresponding to the same gaming state are formed so that, in principle, the winning probability of the BB combination etc. increases in order from setting 1 to setting 3.
For example, the winning lottery table is formed so that the probability of winning the BB winning combination is higher in setting 3 than setting 1.
As a result, the slot machine 1 changes the setting value from the low setting to the high setting, in other words, when the setting value is changed from the younger number indicating the setting stage to the older one, the winning probability of the BB role increases, If the probability is high, the possibility of winning is naturally increased, so that the payout rate can be adjusted by changing the set value.

In addition, different combinations of lottery tables are provided corresponding to each gaming state at each set value. More specifically, the combination lottery table is provided with areas such as a small combination, a BB combination, a re-playing combination, and a lose according to the game state. The specific combination lottery table is provided with a unique combination area that does not exist in the other combination lottery tables.
In the following, a combination provided in each combination lottery table and a unique combination in a specific combination lottery table will be described.

First, the role lottery table group of setting 1 including the role lottery tables corresponding to each of the non-RT state, the first to fourth RT states, the seventh RT state, the internal middle state, and the bonus state in setting 1 will be described, and then set 2 and 3 will be described in order.
The set 1 combination lottery table group includes a non-RT combination lottery table corresponding to each of the non-RT state, the first to fourth RT states, the seventh RT state, the internal medium state, and the bonus state, the first to fourth RT combination lottery tables, 7RT role lottery table, internal middle role lottery table and bonus role lottery table are included.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the non-RT role lottery table includes a winning region for the BB role, a winning region for the small role groups 1 to 27, a winning region for the replay E, and an unillustrated loss region. It has become. In the non-RT role lottery table, there is no winning area for a unique role.

The first RT role lottery table includes a winning region for the BB role, a winning region for the small role groups 1 to 27, a winning region for the replay A, a winning region for the replay D, a winning region for the replay E, A region is formed.
Of the combinations that have a winning area in the first RT combination lottery table, Replay A is a unique combination of the first RT combination lottery table in setting 1, and the winning area is the winning area of the unique combination in the first RT combination lottery table It has become.
In addition, Replay A is a transition role that triggers a transition from the first RT state to the second RT state when the corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed, and is a unique role corresponding to the setting 1, and the setting 1 It is a special role that is won only when is set.
And the replay D is also a transition role, and this replay D is a transition opportunity to shift from the first RT state to the seventh RT state when the corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the replay E is a normal replay game that is neither a transitional role nor a specific role.

Here, the transition combination is an opportunity to shift to a gaming state different from the previous gaming state when a combination of predetermined symbols 10A is stopped and displayed when all the rotating reels 10 are stopped. Refers to the role.
And, when the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped and displayed, the BB combination is an opportunity to shift to a bonus state that is a different gaming state than before, so a transition combination that triggers a transition to another different gaming state It corresponds to.
Also, the special combination is a specific combination corresponding to a predetermined set value among the settings 1 to 3, and means a combination that is not won if the set value is not set. Moreover, it is a candidate for the lottery by the lottery means 61, and in the present invention, it is also the aforementioned transitional combination.

In the second RT combination lottery table, a winning region for the BB combination, a winning region for the small role groups 1 to 27, a winning region for the replay E, and a lost region (not shown) are formed. In the non-RT role lottery table, there is no winning area for a unique role.
In the third RT combination lottery table, a winning region for the BB combination, a winning region for the small role groups 1 to 27, a winning region for the replay E, and a lost region (not shown) are formed. Also in this third RT combination lottery table, there is no winning area for a unique combination.

The fourth RT combination lottery table is formed with a winning region for the BB combination, a winning region for the small role groups 1 to 27, a winning region for the replay E, and a lost region (not shown). The fourth RT combination lottery table does not include a winning area for a unique combination.
The seventh RT combination lottery table includes a winning region for the BB combination, a winning region for the small role groups 1 to 27, a winning region for the replay E, and an unillustrated loss region. It should be noted that there is no unique winning area in the seventh RT lottery table.

The internal middle combination lottery table is formed with a winning area for the small role groups 1 to 27, a winning area for the replay E, and a lost area (not shown). Note that there is no unique winning area in the internal mid-lot lottery table.
In the bonus combination lottery table, only the winning region of the small combination group and the bell combination is formed. The bonus combination lottery table does not have a winning area for a unique combination.

  The set 2 combination lottery table group includes a non-RT combination lottery table corresponding to each of the non-RT state, the first to fourth RT states, the seventh RT state, the internal medium state, and the bonus state, the first to fourth RT combination lottery tables, 7RT role lottery table, internal middle role lottery table and bonus role lottery table are included.

The non-RT role lottery table of setting 2 is the same as the non-RT role lottery table of setting 1, and as shown in FIG. 5, the winning region of the BB role, the winning regions of the small role groups 1 to 27, A winning area for the replay E and a lost area (not shown) are formed. Note that the non-RT combination lottery table does not have a winning area for a unique combination.
The first RT combination lottery table includes a winning region for the BB combination, a winning region for the small role groups 1 to 27, a winning region for the replay D, a winning region for the replay E, and a lost region (not shown). It has become. Note that the first RT combination lottery table does not include a winning area for a unique combination.

The 2nd RT combination lottery table is formed with a winning region for the BB role, a winning region for the small role groups 1 to 27, a winning region for the replay B, a winning region for the replay E, and an unillustrated loss region. It has become.
Of the combinations having a winning area in the second RT combination lottery table, Replay B is a unique combination in the second RT combination lottery table, and the winning area is a winning area of an original combination in the second RT combination lottery table. Yes.
In addition, the replay B is a transitional role that becomes a transition trigger for transitioning from the second RT state to the third RT state when the corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed, and is a unique role corresponding to the setting 2, and the setting 2 It is a special role that is won only when is set.

In the third RT combination lottery table, a winning region for the BB combination, a winning region for the small role groups 1 to 27, a winning region for the replay E, and a lost region (not shown) are formed. Also in this third RT combination lottery table, there is no winning area for a unique combination.
The fourth RT combination lottery table, the seventh RT combination lottery table, the internal middle combination lottery table, and the bonus combination lottery table in setting 2 are the same as those in setting 1, and the description thereof is omitted.

  The set 3 combination lottery table group includes a non-RT combination lottery table corresponding to each of the non-RT state, the first to fourth RT states, the seventh RT state, the internal intermediate state, and the bonus state, the first to fourth RT combination lottery tables, 7RT role lottery table, internal middle role lottery table and bonus role lottery table are included.

The non-RT combination lottery table and the first RT combination lottery table in setting 3 are the same as those in setting 2, and the description thereof is omitted.
As shown in FIG. 6, the second RT combination lottery table includes a winning region for the BB combination, a winning region for the small role groups 1 to 27, a winning region for the replay E, and an unillustrated loss region. It has become. In this second RT combination lottery table, there is no unique combination winning area.

The 3rd RT role lottery table includes a winning region for the BB role, a winning region for the small role groups 1 to 27, a winning region for the replay C, a winning region for the replay E, and a lost region (not shown). The winning area is omitted.
Of the combinations having a winning area in the third RT combination lottery table, Replay C is an original combination in the third RT combination lottery table, and the winning area is a winning area of the unique combination in the third RT combination lottery table. Yes.
In addition, the replay C is a transition role that becomes a transition trigger for transition from the third RT state to the fourth RT state when the corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed, and is a unique role corresponding to the setting 3, It is a unique role that will not be won if is not set.
The fourth RT combination lottery table, the seventh RT combination lottery table, the internal middle combination lottery table and the bonus combination lottery table in the setting 3 are the same as those in the settings 1 and 2, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the above, the lottery means 61 determines the success / failure of a plurality of types of combinations including the specific combination corresponding to the set value when the predetermined set value including the specific combination as a candidate for the lottery is set. It is formed to perform a role lottery.
For example, in the state in which setting 1 is set in which replay A, which is a unique combination, is included as a candidate for lottery, lottery means 61 selects replay A corresponding to setting 1 when the gaming state transitions to the first RT state. It is formed so that a combination lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations (see FIG. 4) are included is performed.
In addition, the lottery means 61, in a state where the setting 2 including the replay B that is a special combination as a candidate for the lottery is set, the replay B corresponding to the setting 2 when the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. It is formed so that a combination lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations (see FIG. 5) are included is performed.
Further, the lottery means 61, in a state where the setting 3 is set in which the replay C that is a special combination is included as a candidate for the lottery, the replay C corresponding to the setting 3 is displayed when the gaming state shifts to the third RT state. It is formed so that a combination lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations (see FIG. 6) are included is performed.

At this time, the settings 1 to 3 are predetermined setting values that allow the special combination to be won.
That is, setting 1 is a predetermined setting value that allows winning of Replay A that is a unique combination, setting 2 is a predetermined setting value that allows winning of Replay B that is a unique combination, and setting 3 is It is a predetermined set value that allows winning of Replay C, which is a unique combination.
In addition, as a gaming state of the slot machine 1, a specific gaming state is set in advance as a gaming state corresponding to the unique combination.
That is, in the setting 1, the first RT state is set as a specific gaming state as the gaming state corresponding to the replay A which is the special combination, and in the setting 2, the second RT state is set as the gaming state corresponding to the replay B which is the special combination. It is set as a specific gaming state, and in setting 3, the third RT state is set as a specific gaming state as a gaming state corresponding to the replay C that is a special role.

The unique combination can be selected when the set value is a predetermined set value corresponding to the set value and the game state is a specific game state corresponding to the set value.
That is, the replay A can be won when the set value is set to 1 and the gaming state is the first RT state.
Replay B can be won when the set value is set to 2 and the gaming state is the second RT state.
Replay C can be won when the set value is set to 3 and the gaming state is the third RT state.

Here, there are three types of unique combinations, that is, Replay A, Replay B, and Replay C, that is, two or more types.
In addition, the setting 1, the setting 2 and the setting 3 are respectively predetermined setting values. In other words, two or more kinds of setting values are the predetermined setting values.

Returning to FIG. 3, in determining whether or not the winning / failure determination unit 61B determines whether or not the winning lottery table is stored, the appropriate lottery table stored in the winning lottery table storage unit 61A is stored in advance in the winning lottery table changing unit 61C. The winning lottery table selected by the winning lottery table changing means 61C is selected and held.
Then, the success / failure determination means 61B causes the loop counter described above to repeat counting processing within a predetermined numerical range, reads the count value of the loop counter at the timing when the start switch 15 is operated, and holds the read numerical value. It is formed so as to determine whether or not it is true by referring to the winning lottery table.

  The role lottery table changing means 61C is configured to hold the changed setting value each time a setting change operation is performed. Then, when the combination lottery table changing unit 61C holds the changed setting value, the gaming state at that time and the setting that is retained are stored in the combination lottery table stored in the combination lottery table storage unit 61A. The winning lottery table corresponding to both of the values is selected, and the selected winning lottery table is held in the success / failure determination means 61B.

The rotary reel control means 62 is triggered by the operation of the start switch 15 to start all three rotary reels 10 at the same time, and the stop switch 13 is triggered to operate the corresponding rotary reel 10 to stop. Is to do.
More specifically, when the rotating reel control means 62 starts the rotating operation of the three rotating reels 10, the rotating reel control means 62 performs an acceleration process until the rotating speed reaches a predetermined steady speed, and the rotating speed of the rotating reel 10 is predetermined. When the steady speed is reached, the rotational speed control process is performed so that the rotary reel 10 rotates at a predetermined steady speed.

On the other hand, the rotating reel control means 62 performs stop control of the rotating reel 10 in addition to starting control of the rotating reel 10, as described above.
That is, the rotating reel control means 62 may also serve as a stop control means for stopping the rotating reel 10 in a manner corresponding to the result of the lottery by the lottery means 61, triggered by the operation of the stop switch 13. is there.
This rotary reel control means 62 detects an index provided on the rotary reel 10 with a proximity sensor, thereby specifying the origin position at the rotation angle position of the rotary reel 10 and a stepping motor for driving the rotary reel 10 to rotate. The number of steps, which is the number of applied drive voltage pulses, is counted, and the rotational angle position of the rotary reel 10 is specified based on the counted number of steps.

Then, the rotating reel control means 62 uses the symbol that can be stopped on the effective winning line when the stop switch 13 is operated as a reference so that the number of symbols moved in the rotation direction from this symbol does not exceed a predetermined number. The rotating reel 10 is stopped.
Here, when the stop switch 13 is operated, the movement of N symbols (N: natural number) from the reference symbol in the rotation direction and stopping is called “slip N frames”, and the number of symbols moved. Is called the “number of frames”, and the maximum number of frames is called the “maximum number of smooth frames”. Here, for example, 4 frames can be adopted as the “maximum number of smooth frames”.

In the above, when the stop switch 13 is operated, the rotary reel control means 62 stops the rotary reel 10 without sliding the design, or slides the rotary reel 10 within a range not exceeding the maximum number of sliding frames. It is formed to stop.
More specifically, the rotating reel control means 62 is a pull-in control for stopping the rotating reel 10 so that when any of the winning combinations is won in the winning lottery, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning winning combination is stopped and displayed. The winning combinations other than the winning combination are configured to perform kicking control for stopping the rotary reel 10 so that the corresponding symbol combination is not stopped and displayed.
On the other hand, when the result of the lottery is lost, the rotary reel control means 62, when stopping the rotation of the rotary reels 10, on any valid winning line, the combination of symbols constituting any combination is also included. Kick-off control is performed so that they are not aligned.

Here, the lottery means 61 may establish a plurality of winning flags, for example, when a plurality of small roles are won in combination by lottery, or when a re-gamer is won in a state where the BB flag is established. It is possible. In this case, the rotary reel control means 62 performs the pull-in control for the plurality of winning combinations for which the winning flag is established based on the preset priority order.
For example, “re-playing combination”> “small combination”> “bonus combination” can be set as the priority order when the revolving reel control unit 62 performs the pull-in control. Note that the priority in the pull-in control is not limited to “re-playing combination”> “small combination”> “bonus combination”.

At this time, the rotating reel control means 62 wins one of the small role groups 1 to 27 in the role lottery by the lottery means 61, and thereafter, the three stop switches 13 are pressed in a preset correct answer order. In this case, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 13, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role is stopped and displayed.
Further, the rotary reel control means 62 is adapted to avoid the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to the bell combination when the three stop switches 13 are pressed in a different hitting order from the correct answering order. In this case, when the stop switch 13 is pressed at an appropriate timing, the rotating reel control means 62 combines the symbols corresponding to any one of the three kinds of watermelon roles according to the press timing of the stop switch 13. Is stopped.
Further, when the three stop switches 13 are pressed in a hit order different from the correct hit order, the rotary reel control means 62 does not correspond to any combination when the stop switch 13 is not pressed at an appropriate timing. A blank symbol which is a combination of the above is stopped and displayed.

The stop symbol determination means 63 determines whether or not the symbols arranged on the effective winning line are in a combination according to the combination when all the rotating reels 10 are stopped.
That is, the stop symbol determination means 63 determines that a winning combination is obtained when the symbols arranged on the effective winning line are a combination of symbols corresponding to the small role when all the rotating reels 10 are stopped. A command to pay out the number of medals according to the combination is sent to the payout control means 64.
Further, the stop symbol determination means 63 determines the gaming state when the symbols arranged on the effective winning line are a combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination (BB combination) when all the reels 10 are stopped. Is shifted to the special game state (BB state).
Further, the stop symbol determination means 63 is used for the next game when the symbols arranged on the effective winning line when the all-reel 10 is stopped are a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-playing combination. It is assumed that a medal is inserted, and the next game can be started even if the medal is not actually inserted.
Further, the stop symbol determination means 63, when all the reels 10 are stopped, when the symbols arranged on the effective winning line are, for example, a combination of symbols according to the replay A that is a transition combination, The gaming state is shifted to the second RT state, which is a gaming state corresponding to the transition combination.

The payout control means 64 activates the hopper unit 7 and controls the payout operation when the settlement switch 16 is operated or when it is determined that the winning symbol determination means 63 has won a prize. ing.
More specifically, when the settlement switch 16 is operated, the payout control means 64 causes the hopper unit 7 to perform a payout operation for paying back the number of medals according to the number of credits. When receiving a payout command, the hopper unit 7 is caused to perform a payout operation for paying out the number of medals.

The setting change control means 65 is for performing processing for changing the game settings based on the operation signal from the setting change operation unit 51.
More specifically, the setting change control means 65 has a function of switching the operation mode of the slot machine 1 from one of the game mode and the setting change mode to the other based on a signal from the setting key switch 53.
Specifically, the setting change control means 65 activates the slot machine 1 in the setting change mode when the power switch 52 is turned on while the cylinder portion 53B of the setting key switch 53 is in the ON position. It is like that.
On the other hand, when the slot machine 1 is in the setting change mode and the cylinder portion 53B of the setting key switch 53 is moved to the OFF position, the setting change control means 65 moves the slot machine 1 from the setting change mode to the game mode. It is supposed to be moved to.
ing.

The setting change control means 65 has a function of changing the set value based on a signal from the setting change switch 54 when the setting change switch 54 is operated in a state where the slot machine 1 is in the setting change mode. I have.
More specifically, the setting change control means 65 holds the latest setting value inside, and when the setting change switch 54 is operated after shifting to the setting change mode, every time the setting change switch 54 is operated. The set value is changed by performing an increment process on the held set value.
Specifically, if the setting change control means 65 shifts to the setting change mode in the setting 2 state, the setting change control means 65 is set to “2” which is the held setting value every time the setting change switch 54 is pressed. Increment processing for adding “1” is performed to update the set value.
Then, when the setting change switch 54 is repeatedly pressed, the setting change control means 65 updates the set value to “1”, “2”, “3”, and the set value is “3” which is the maximum value. When the value reaches, return processing is performed to return the setting value to the initial value “1” and update, and after the return processing, the increment processing is resumed.

Further, the setting change control means 65 has a function of confirming the setting value changed by operating the setting change switch 54.
Specifically, the setting change control means 65, when the set value is changed by the operation of the setting change switch 54, when the start switch 15 is operated, the setting value data signal indicating the updated setting value is selected by the lottery drawing. It is sent to the table change means 61C, and the role lottery table acquisition process for acquiring the role lottery table group corresponding to the set value from the role lottery table storage means 61A is performed by the role lottery table change means 61C, thereby confirming the set value. It is supposed to let you.

By the way, the numerical value display unit 31 provided above the stop switch 13 of the front door 3 includes a plurality of 7-segment indicators, and the first-digit 7-segment indicator is displayed during the setting change operation. In addition, the setting value at that time and the gaming state at that time are displayed on the 7-segment display in the first digit.
For example, the first digit of the numerical value display 31 displays Arabic numerals “1” to “3” for each of the settings 1 to 3.
The gaming state displayed in the second digit on the numerical display 31 is limited to the first to third RT states and the bonus state. For each of the first to third RT states and the bonus state, “ 1 ”to“ 4 ”are indicated by Arabic numerals.
The numerical value display unit 31 does not display or displays “0” for game states other than the first to third RT states and the bonus state. Note that the display of the gaming state by the numerical display unit 31 may be omitted.

When the setting change operation is performed and the setting value is changed by the setting change control means 65, the gaming state continuation means 66 continues the gaming state before the setting change until the setting change.
More specifically, the game state continuation means 66 is a setting lot value table that the lottery means 61 refers to in the role lottery when the setting change control means 65 changes the setting value by a setting change operation. However, the lottery means 61 adopts the same game state as before the setting change.
For example, when the setting is setting 1 and the gaming state is the first RT state, the first RT combination lottery table of setting 1 is used as the combination lottery table that the lottery means 61 refers to in the combination lottery. When the setting change control means 65 is changed from setting 1 to setting 2 by an operation, the gaming state continuation means 66 draws the first RT combination lottery table of setting 2 as a combination lottery table that the lottery means 61 refers to in the combination lottery. The means 61 is used.

(Production control device 70)
The production control device 70 controls the operation of the display device 41, the production lamp 42 and the speakers 43 and 22 according to the result of the role lottery and the progress of the game, and executes the production operation that produces the game. It is. Specifically, the effect control device 70 excites the game by displaying a specific image on the display device 41, lighting or blinking the effect lamp 42, or outputting a predetermined sound from a speaker. The production is performed.

Here, the slot machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of effect states set according to the progress of the game, and the effect control device 70 makes a transition from one effect state to another effect state. It has come to be.
In the slot machine 1, as a production state, a normal production that raises the game is performed, but a normal production state in which a notification production for notifying the player that the game has been won is not performed, and that the game has been won in the role lottery. By providing a notification effect to notify the player of the player, an AT state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal effect state is provided.

Here, after the start of the AT state, the slot machine 1 performs a notification effect that notifies the operation order of the stop switch 13, and when the player operates the three stop switches 13 in the notified operation order, The combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line.
Thereby, the AT state is an effect state in which more small roles can be won than in the normal effect state in which the notification effect is not performed, that is, an effect state in which a player acquires a larger number of medals. In other words, the gaming state in the AT state (for example, the seventh RT state) is an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the gaming state in which the rendering state is in the normal rendering state (for example, the first RT state). It has become.

The effect control device 70 determines to switch the effect state to the AT state with a predetermined trigger when the effect state is the normal effect state.
Specifically, the effect control device 70 performs the lottery when the game state is the first RT state, the effect state is the normal effect state, and is not in the penalty period described later. When a predetermined small role such as a watermelon role or a bell role is won, an AT lottery is performed to determine whether or not the production state is switched to the AT state, and when the AT lottery is won, the production state is switched to the AT state. ing.

  In addition, when the set value is setting 3, the game state is the third RT state, the effect state is the normal effect state, and it is not in the penalty period described later, the effect control device 70 performs replay by lottery drawing. When C is won and the symbol combination corresponding to Replay C is stopped and displayed, the effect state is switched to the AT state. Incidentally, when the combination of symbols corresponding to Replay C is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the fourth RT state.

The above-mentioned “penalty period” refers to a period during which switching of the production state to the AT state is prohibited, specifically, a period during which execution of AT lottery is prohibited.
When the stop switch 13 is operated when the effect state is the normal effect state and the game state is any one of the non-RT state and the first to third RT states, the effect control device 70 is shown in FIG. When the middle, right or right stop switch 13 is first operated, a predetermined number of games (for example, 8 times) is thereafter set as a penalty period.

Here, the effect control device 70 sets a predetermined number of games played in the AT state (for example, about 30 to 80 times) as one set, and after the effect state has shifted to the AT state, When done, the AT state is terminated.
Note that the AT state is not limited to the completion of the predetermined number of games, but is performed by a continuous lottery that determines whether or not to continue the AT state after the predetermined number of games have been consumed. May be terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control device 70 as described above includes a game number counting means 71 for counting the number of games in the AT state, and from one effect state to another effect state among a plurality of types of effect states. An effect state switching control means 72 that performs switching, an effect data storage means 73 that stores effect data relating to a plurality of types of effect operations, and an effect execution means 74 that executes each of a plurality of types of effects are provided.

The initial value of the game number counting means 71 is set to a predetermined value (for example, “50”).
The game number counting means 71 is provided with a counter for counting down the number of games after the effect state shifts to the AT state. That is, the game number counting means 71 counts down from a predetermined number of games (for example, “50”) each time a game is played when the effect state shifts to the AT state. The predetermined number of games is not limited to “50”, and may be other values such as “30” or “100”.

Incidentally, the effect control device 70 is provided with an AT state flag for managing the AT state as a management flag for managing each effect state.
That is, the production control device 70 performs the production control in the AT state when the AT state flag is established, and performs the production control in the normal production state when the AT state flag is not established. Yes.

The production state switching control means 72 performs production state switching control by establishing or releasing the AT state flag which is a management flag.
The production state switching control means 72 wins a predetermined small role (for example, a watermelon role or a bell role) in the role lottery when the production state is the normal production state and the gaming state is the first RT state. Then, the AT state flag is established, and the effect state is switched to the AT state.
Thereby, in the slot machine 1, the effect state is shifted from the normal effect state to the AT state. Incidentally, if the slot machine 1 wins the replay D in the role lottery with the AT state flag being established, and the symbol combination corresponding to the replay D is stopped and displayed, the seventh RT state (the first ART) Status) is started.

In addition, when the set value is set to 3, the effect state is the normal effect state, and the game state is the third RT state, the effect state switching control means 72 wins the replay C in the winning lottery, and When the symbol combination corresponding to Replay C is stopped and displayed, the AT state flag is established and the effect state is switched to the AT state.
Thereby, in the slot machine 1, the effect state shifts from the normal effect state to the AT state, and the game state shifts to the fourth RT state, and as a result, the second ART state is started.

  On the other hand, when the effect state shifts to the AT state, the effect state switching control unit 72 cancels the AT state flag and switches from the AT state to the normal effect state when the count value of the game number counting means 71 becomes “0”. It is like that.

The effect data storage means 73 stores effect data related to the effect operation.
In the effect data storage means 73, as effect data, effect operation control data related to the execution timing of the effect operation and the interlocking pattern, image data related to the image displayed on the display device 41, and sound generated from the speakers 43 and 22 Sound data, lighting patterns of the lighting lamps 42, lighting data relating to the lighting order, and the like are stored.

  Here, the production operation control data includes the timing at which the production operation is executed (for example, at the start of the bonus state, when shifting to the second ART state, when winning in the continuous lottery, etc.) Operation (for example, operation of the start switch 15, operation of the stop switch 13, etc.), contents of the production operation corresponding to the above-mentioned timing and switch operation (for example, lighting pattern of the production lamp 42, voice output from the speaker, In addition, the image data is displayed on the display device 41).

The effect executing means 74 is for executing the effect operation based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 73.
Further, the effect execution means 74 has a function of executing a notification effect that notifies the player of the winning combination in the winning lottery when the effect state is the AT state.
That is, the effect execution means 74 does not specifically notify the player of the winning combination in the winning lottery, but performs the notification effect informing the operation order of the three stop switches 13. ing.
Such an effect execution means 74 of the stop switch 13 in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell combination is stopped and displayed as the correct operation order when multiple types of small combinations of the small combination groups 1 to 27 are won. A bell notification effect for informing the player of the operation order is performed.

At this time, if the gaming state is any one of the non-RT state, the second to fourth RT states, and the seventh RT state, one of the small role groups 1 to 27 is won in the role lottery, and then the stop switch If the pressing timing of the stop switch 13 is inappropriate when 13 is pressed, a blank symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display window 33.
When this blank symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the non-RT state, the second to fourth RT states, and the seventh RT state, the game state is shifted from the previous gaming state to the first RT state (normal gaming state). ing.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is one of the fourth RT state and the seventh RT state and the production state is the AT state, if one of the small role groups 1 to 27 is won in the role lottery, The effect execution means 74 performs a notification effect, and performs a notification effect (bell notification effect) for notifying the player of the correct operation order. This notification effect is an avoidance notification effect that avoids the stop display of the blank symbol and consequently avoids the transition to the first RT state (normal game state).

Further, when the effect state is the AT state, the effect executing means 74 performs a replay notification effect for notifying the player of the correct operation order of the stop switch 13 when the replays A to D or the replay E are won by the role lottery. It is supposed to run.
When the stop switch 13 is operated in accordance with the correct operation sequence of the stop switch 13 shown in the replay notification effect, the combination of symbols corresponding to the re-gamer is stopped and displayed.

  As the bell notification effect and the replay notification effect, numbers (for example, “2, 1, 3”, “1, 2, 3”, etc.) indicating the operation order of each stop switch 13 are displayed on the screen of the display device 41. And a notification effect for outputting a sound indicating the operation sequence of the stop switch 13 (for example, “middle, left, right”, “left, middle, right”, etc.) from the speaker can be employed. .

  The slot machine 1 as described above is set to one unique combination setting value corresponding to one unique combination and is in a specific gaming state corresponding to the specific combination, and is won for the specific combination. In addition, the game state continuation means 66 is displayed when the setting is changed to another set value corresponding to another unique combination after the game combination is shifted to a different game state by displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination. The different game states continued by are formed so as to be a specific game state corresponding to another unique combination.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the blank symbol is stopped and displayed in the non-RT state, the second to fourth RT states, and the seventh RT state, the slot machine 1 returns the gaming state to the first RT state. It has become. In other words, the first RT state is set to the normal gaming state that should return from the non-RT state, the second to fourth RT states, and the seventh RT state, triggered by the stop display of the blank symbol.

In the non-RT state, the first to fourth RT states, and the seventh RT state, when the BB combination is won and the combination of symbols corresponding to the BB combination is stopped and displayed ("bonus display" in FIG. 7). Abbreviated), and the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.
On the other hand, in the non-RT state, the first to fourth RT states, and the seventh RT state, when the BB combination is won, and thereafter, the combination of symbols corresponding to the BB combination is not stopped and displayed (in FIG. 7, “bonus not displayed”). The gaming state does not shift to the bonus state, but instead shifts to the internal middle state in which the BB flag is established.

If the BB combination is won and the combination of symbols corresponding to the BB combination is stopped and displayed in the internal state (hereinafter abbreviated as “bonus display” in FIG. 7), the gaming state is , It is supposed to shift to the bonus state.
When a predetermined number (for example, “297”) of medals is paid out after shifting to the bonus state, the state shifts to the non-RT state. When the blank symbol is stopped and displayed in the non-RT state, the state is shifted to the first RT state.

On the other hand, when it is in the first RT state, when the replay D that is the transition to the seventh RT state is won, and then the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay D is stopped and displayed, A transition is made to the seventh RT state.
Before the transition to the seventh RT state, the effect state has shifted to the AT state, and in the AT state, when the replay D is won, the operation order of the stop switch 13 is changed by the notification effect. To be notified. As a result, the slot machine 1 is formed so as to be in the first ART state in most cases when the slot machine 1 shifts to the seventh RT state.
When a predetermined number of games (for example, 50) is performed after the transition to the seventh RT state, the first ART state is ended, and the avoidance notification effect is not performed, whereby the blank symbol cannot be avoided and the blank symbol is avoided. The stop display indicates that the state is shifted to the first RT state.

Here, as described above, as described above, replays A to C are provided.
Then, setting 1 is set as one unique combination setting value corresponding to Replay A, and the first RT state is set as a specific gaming state corresponding to Replay A.
As one unique combination setting value corresponding to Replay B, setting 2 is set, and as the specific gaming state corresponding to Replay B, the second RT state is set.
As one specific combination setting value corresponding to the replay C, setting 3 is set, and as the specific gaming state corresponding to the replay C, the third RT state is set.

In the above, in a state where the setting is set to 1 corresponding to Replay A and is in the first RT state corresponding to Replay A, the combination of symbols corresponding to Replay A is stopped and displayed while winning Replay A. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the state is shifted to the second RT state.
When this setting 1 is set and the first RT state corresponding to the replay A is set, the probability of winning the replay A is set to about 1/10.
Then, after the slot machine 1 shifts to the second RT state, when the setting is changed to the setting 2 corresponding to the replay B, the second RT state is continued by the gaming state continuation means 66, which is a unique role of the setting 2 The second RT state corresponding to the replay B is formed.

In addition, the slot machine 1 is set to the setting 2 corresponding to the replay B and is in the second RT state corresponding to the replay B, and wins the replay B and the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay B. Is displayed in a stopped state, the state shifts to the third RT state.
When the setting 2 is set and the second RT state corresponding to the replay B is set, the probability of winning the replay B is set to about 1/10.
Then, after the slot machine 1 shifts to the third RT state, when the setting is changed to the setting 3 corresponding to the replay C, the third RT state is continued by the gaming state continuation means 66, which is a unique role of the setting 3. The third RT state corresponding to the replay C is formed.

Furthermore, the slot machine 1 is set to the setting 3 corresponding to the replay C and is in the third RT state corresponding to the replay C, and wins the replay C, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the replay C. Is displayed in a stopped state, the state shifts to the fourth RT state.
When the setting 3 is set and the third RT state corresponding to the replay C is set, the probability of winning the replay C is set to about 1/10.
The slot machine 1 is formed so as to be in the AT state at the same time as the transition to the fourth RT state, and thereby the second ART state advantageous to the player.

When a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 times) have been completed after the transition to the second ART state, the second AT state is terminated and the avoidance notification effect is not performed. The display is stopped by a symbol, so that the first RT state is entered.
Here, the winning probabilities of the replaying players (replays A to D and replay E) in the non-RT state, the first RT state, and the second RT state are set to a relatively low low probability, and the replaying player wins in the third RT state. The probability is set to a medium probability higher than the former, and the winning probability of the re-gamer in the fourth RT state and the seventh RT state is set to a higher probability than both the former and the latter.

(Operation of slot machine 1)
Hereinafter, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a main control process that is a process in the game control device 60 of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  When the slot machine 1 is powered on, the game control device 60 first performs a setting change process in step S1000 as shown in FIG. 8 regardless of whether or not a setting change operation is performed. This setting change process will be described in detail later. When the setting change process in step S1000 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S2000.

In step S2000, whether or not a medal is bet is determined by operating the bet switch 14 or the like. If it is determined in step S2000 that a medal is bet, the process proceeds to the next step S2100. On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S2000 that a medal is bet, a standby process is performed in which step S2000 is repeated until a medal is bet.
In step S2100, it is determined whether the start switch 15 has been operated. If it is determined in step S2100 that the start switch 15 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step S2200. On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S2100 that start switch 15 has been operated, a standby process is performed in which step S2100 is repeated until start switch 15 is operated.

In step S2200, the lottery means 61 performs a lottery drawing. Note that lottery result data indicating the result of the role lottery is transmitted to the effect control device 70. When the role lottery is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S2300.
In step S2300, a process for starting all the three rotary reels 10 at once is performed. When all three rotary reels 10 start rotating in this step S2300, the process proceeds to the next step S2400.

  In step S2400, it is determined whether stop switch 13 has been operated. If it is determined in step S2400 that the stop switch 13 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step S2500. On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S2400 that the stop switch 13 has been operated, standby processing is performed in which step S2400 is repeated until the stop switch 13 is operated.

In step S2500, stop processing of the rotating reel 10 corresponding to the operated stop switch 13 is performed. When the rotating reel 10 stops, the process proceeds to next step S2600.
In step S2600, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all rotary reels 10 has stopped. If it is determined in step S2600 that the rotation of all the rotating reels 10 has stopped, the process proceeds to the next step S2700. If it is not determined that the rotation of all the rotating reels 10 has stopped, the process returns to step S2400. .
In step S2700, stop display symbol determination processing for determining a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the effective winning line is performed, and data indicating the determination result is transmitted to the effect control device 70. When the stop display symbol determination process is completed in step S2700, the process proceeds to next step S2800.

In step S2800, processing according to the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed is performed.
For example, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a small combination such as a bell combination or a watermelon combination is stopped and displayed, in step S2800, the number of medals corresponding to the combination is paid out.
If the combination of symbols corresponding to the re-gamer is stopped and displayed on the active winning line, in step S2800, the same number as the number of bets made in the previous game is processed in order to execute the re-game. Processing for automatically betting medals is performed.

Here, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the transition combination is stopped and displayed, a process of shifting to the gaming state corresponding to the transition combination is performed.
For example, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the BB combination as the transition combination is stopped and displayed, in step S2800, processing for shifting to a bonus state that is a gaming state corresponding to the bonus combination is performed.
If the combination of symbols corresponding to Replay A is stopped and displayed when the set value is set to 1 and the first RT state is set, in step S2800, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. Processing is performed.
On the other hand, after the transition to the second RT state, when the blank symbol is stopped and displayed on the active winning line, in step S2800, processing for returning the gaming state to the first RT state is performed.

Next, the setting change process performed in step S1000 of the main control process as described above will be described.
When the setting change process is started, as shown in FIG. 9, first, in step S1100, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 53 is ON.
If it is determined in step S1100 that the setting key switch 53 is ON, the operation mode of the slot machine 1 is shifted from the game mode to the setting change mode, and the process proceeds to the next step S1200.
On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S1100 that the setting key switch 53 is ON, the setting change process is terminated and the process returns to the main control process.

In step S1200, a process for displaying the set value at that time on the numerical value display unit 31 and a process for storing the gaming state at that time are performed. When the set value at that time is displayed on the numerical value display unit 31, the process proceeds to the next step S1300.
In step S1300, it is determined whether or not the setting change switch 54 has been operated. If it is determined in step S1300 that the setting change switch 54 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step S1400. If it is not determined in step S1300 that the setting change switch 54 has been operated, the process jumps to step S1500.

In step S1400, a process for displaying the set value after setting on the numerical value display unit 31 and a reset process for the established winning flag, for example, a bonus flag, are performed. When the set value after setting is displayed on the numerical value display unit 31, the process proceeds to the next step S1500.
In step S1500, it is determined whether or not the start switch 15 that is a setting change confirmation switch has been operated. If it is not determined in step S1500 that the setting change confirmation switch has been operated, the process returns to step S1300. If it is determined that the setting change confirmation switch has been operated, the process proceeds to next step S1600.

In step S1600, a confirmed set value display process for displaying the confirmed set value on the numerical display unit 31, and a confirmed set value registration for registering the confirmed set value in a storage means such as an internal register provided in the game control device 60 Processing and a game state continuation process for continuing the game state before the setting change is performed by registering the game state stored in step S1200 in an internal register or the like of the game control device 60. When these processes are completed, the process proceeds to the next step S1700.
Here, when the fixed set value registration process and the game state continuation process are performed, the combination lottery table changing unit 61C changes the lottery table corresponding to the registered set value and game state.

In step S1700, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 53 has been turned OFF. If it is determined in step S1700 that the setting key switch 53 has been turned OFF, the process proceeds to the next step S1800. On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S1700 that the setting key switch 53 has been turned off, standby processing is performed in which step S1700 is repeated until the setting key switch 53 is turned off.
In step S1800, a game mode transition process for shifting from the setting change mode to the game mode is performed. When the transition to the game mode is completed, a series of setting change control is also completed, and the process returns to the main control process.

Next, sub control processing by the effect control device 70 will be described.
When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on and the game control device 60 is activated, the effect control device 70 is also activated so that the effect control of the effect control device 70 proceeds in synchronization with the game control of the game control device 60. It has become.
When the production control device 70 starts the sub-control processing, as shown in FIG. 10, first, in step S3000, it is determined whether or not the production state is a normal production state. More specifically, in step S3000, since the lottery result of the AT lottery for determining whether or not to switch the effect state to the AT state is lost, it is determined whether or not the normal effect state is continued.
If it is determined in step S3000 that the effect state is the normal effect state, the process proceeds to step S3100. If the effect state is not determined to be the normal effect state, the process proceeds to step S3200.

In step S3100, an effect process according to a normal effect state is performed in which a normal effect according to the progress of the game, in other words, a normal effect without performing a notification effect informing the player of the result of the lottery. The When the effect process according to the normal effect state is completed, the sub control process is also completed.
In step S3200, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the first AT state. More specifically, in step S3200, it is determined whether or not the AT state has been entered because the AT lottery for determining whether or not to switch the effect state to the AT state has been won.
If it is determined in step S3200 that the effect state is the AT state, the process proceeds to step S3300. If the effect state is not determined to be the AT state, the process proceeds to step S3400.

In step S3300, it is determined whether or not the winning combination to be notified in the winning lottery is won. If it is determined in this step S3300 that the combination that should be notified in the combination lottery is won, the process proceeds to the next step S3400. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the combination that should be notified in the combination lottery is determined, the next step S3400 is performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to step S3500.
In step S3400, an effect process according to the AT state, that is, an effect effect process for performing an effect effect informing the player of the winning combination in the role lottery is performed. When this notification effect process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S3500.
In step S3500, a decrement process for subtracting “1” from the number of games n is performed. When this decrement process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S3600.

In step S3600, it is determined whether or not the number of games n is “0”. If it is determined in step S3600 that the number of games n is “0”, the process proceeds to step S3700. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the number of games n is “0”, the effect process according to the AT state is performed. It is completed and the sub-control processing is also completed.
Step S3700 is the last process in the AT state. In step S3700, an AT state end process for initializing the AT state is performed as a process for ending the AT state. In this AT state end process, the number of games n is initialized and set to “50”. When the AT state end process is completed, the effect process according to the AT state is completed, and the sub control process is also completed.

(Effect of this embodiment)
According to this embodiment as described above, the following effects can be obtained.
That is, when a predetermined set value, for example, in a state where the setting 1 is set, the replay A that is won only by the setting 1 is won, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the replay A is stopped and displayed. A transition is made from the first RT state to the second RT state, which is another gaming state. Thereafter, even if the setting is changed to setting 2 or 3 while staying in the second RT state, the second RT state is continued as it is even after the setting is changed by the game state continuation means 66.
Here, the second RT state is a gaming state that shifts based on the winning of replay A that is won only when setting 1 is set, and in setting 2 or 3 where replay A does not exist as a lottery candidate for the role lottery Is a gaming state in which it is impossible to stay. Nevertheless, in the present embodiment, it is possible to stay in the second RT state even when the setting 2 or 3 where the replay A does not exist is set. Therefore, even when the setting 2 or 3 in which the replay A that is the transition to the second RT state does not exist is set, the second RT state in which the stay can be made in the setting 2 or 3 is created. It can create a new gaming state that does not exist.
As for setting 2 and replay B, and setting 3 and replay C, as in the case of setting 1 and replay A, staying in a gaming state that was conventionally impossible to stay with different setting values is used. Since this is possible, a new gaming state can be created from this point as well, and the range of gaming can be further expanded.

Here, the first, second, and third RT states are set as the gaming states corresponding to the replays A, B, and C as the special roles, and the setting values corresponding to the replays A, B, and C are set as 1, respectively. 2 and 3, since Replay B is not in the second RT state in setting 2, it will not win, and after Replay B has won, the symbol corresponding to Replay B will be stopped and displayed. Even if the state is shifted to the third RT state, the next replay C will not be won if setting 2 is maintained.
Here, after the transition to the third RT state, if the setting is changed from setting 2 to setting 3, the gaming state before the setting change is continued by the gaming state continuation means 37 until after the setting change. After the third RT state is established, the replay C can be won, and after winning the replay C, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay C is stopped and displayed, the state is shifted to the fourth RT state, that is, the second ART state. Become.
For this reason, if the fixed value is fixed to one, it is not possible to win the special role, but changing the setting creates a new gaming state that makes it possible to easily win the special role. Can broaden the range of interests.

  Moreover, in the game hall where the slot machine 1 is installed, when the slot machine 1 set in the setting 2 shifts from the second RT state to the third RT state, the business hours of the game hall are ended, If the setting is changed from setting 2 to setting 3, when business is started the next morning, the state immediately shifts to the second ART state, and a gaming state advantageous to the player is accidentally established, and the game is started when the business starts. It is possible to provide an advantageous gaming state for the player.

Furthermore, while the setting change operation is being executed, the setting value and the game state at that time are displayed on the numerical value display unit 31. Therefore, when the setting change operation is performed after the end of business, the numerical value display unit 31 If it sees, in the state set to another setting value, it can be confirmed whether the specific game state which can win a transfer combination is materialized.
For example, when the slot machine 1 set to the setting 2 shifts from the second RT state to the third RT state, when the game hall is closed and the setting change operation is performed after the end of the operation, the numerical value display unit 31 is displayed. If it sees, it will be understood that it is in the 3rd RT state in setting 2. For this reason, if the game hall side wants, by changing the setting to setting 3, an advantageous gaming state can be intentionally provided to the player at the start of business the next morning, while if the game hall side does not desire, the setting change is performed. In this case, provision of an advantageous gaming state can be prevented.

  Also, three types of replays A, B, and C are provided as unique combinations, three types of settings 1, 2, and 3 are provided as specific combination setting values, and settings 1, 2, and 3 are set for replays A, B, and C, respectively. The first, second, and third RT states are provided as specific game states corresponding to the respective replays A, B, and C, and the first replay A is not won unless it is the first RT state in the first setting 1. After the transition from the first RT state to the next second RT state by the winning of Replay A and the corresponding symbol combination stop display, the setting is changed from setting 1 to the next setting 2 and the next replay B In summary, the winning combination of one unique role and the transition to the next game state by the stop display of the corresponding symbol and the setting change to the next unique role setting value are chained together. It is possible to win special roles one after another So that the replays A, B, and C are won in stages from the first to the last, and the first, second, and third RT states are shifted from the first to the last one after another, and By sequentially changing the settings 1, 2, and 3, it is possible to create a new game development that reaches the final second ART state, and from this point, the range of interest in the game is expanded. be able to.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, The deformation | transformation in the range which can achieve the objective of this invention, improvement, etc. are included.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, three types of replays A, B, and C are provided as the special combination and three types of settings 1, 2, and 3 are provided as the specific combination setting value.
More specifically, the replay C may be provided as a unique combination, and the replay C may be won only in the third RT state in the setting 3. In this case, each of the replays A, B, and D, which are other re-game players, can be won in any of the set values 1 to 3.
In the above-described embodiment, the unique combination can be won only in one gaming state at one set value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It's okay.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the predetermined number of games in the AT state in the first ART state and the predetermined number of games in the AT state in the second ART state are set to the same value (50 times). However, the number of games is different. May be. For example, the predetermined number of games in the AT state in the first ART state may be made larger than the predetermined number of games in the AT state in the second ART state.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the special combination is won only when a predetermined set value is set, and when a different set value other than the predetermined set value is set, the special combination is won in the combination lottery. However, in a game, when a setting value other than a predetermined setting value is set, the special combination may be won very rarely in the combination lottery.

1 Slot machines as gaming machines
10A design
10-turn reel
13 Stop switch
61 Lottery means
62 Rotating reel control means also serving as stop control means
67 Game state continuation means

Claims (3)

A plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of types of symbols on the outer peripheral surface, a plurality of stop reels corresponding to these rotating reels, which stop the corresponding rotating reels, and whether or not a plurality of types of roles are to be determined A plurality of types of lottery means for performing a role lottery, and a stop control means for stopping the rotating reel in rotation in a mode according to the result of the role lottery by the lottery means, triggered by operation of the stop switch When the rotating reel is stopped, when a combination of the corresponding predetermined symbols is displayed, the combination is shifted to a gaming state different from the previous gaming state, and a plurality of types having different transition destinations. Setting values associated with a payout rate, which is a ratio of the number of payouts with respect to the number of game media inserted, are set in a plurality of stages, and a plurality of setting values are changed by a predetermined setting change operation A game machine and it is possible to select one of set value to floors,
After winning the winning combination, if a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed, a re-playing combination that allows the next game to be played without a betting on the game medium is provided.
As the gaming state in the gaming machine, a plurality of types of gaming states having different winning probabilities for winning the re-gamer in the role lottery are provided,
At the time of setting change, a game state continuation means for continuing the game state before the setting change until after the setting change is provided,
The plurality of types of transition roles are provided with a unique role that is won only when a predetermined set value is set ,
When a special combination is won with a predetermined setting value and the gaming state is changed, even if the setting value is set to a setting value that does not win the specific combination due to the setting change, it is set by the gaming state continuation means A gaming machine characterized in that a gaming state that is not executed with the set value can be executed by continuing the gaming state before the change . As a gaming state in the gaming machine, a specific gaming state is set in advance as a gaming state corresponding to the specific role,
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the special combination can be won only when the set value is the predetermined set value and the game state is the specific game state. Machine. At least two kinds of the special roles are provided,
Among the setting values set in a plurality of stages, at least two kinds of setting values are set as the predetermined setting values,
Among the predetermined setting values, one specific value corresponding to one specific combination is set, and the specific combination is won in a specific gaming state corresponding to the specific combination. In addition, the game state is continued when the setting is changed to another setting value corresponding to another unique combination after transitioning to a different gaming state by displaying a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the different game states continued by means are formed to be a specific game state corresponding to another unique combination.

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