JP6209193B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more specifically, in a game capable of repeating a predetermined game section, the timing at which a predetermined condition is generated becomes important, and the gameability can be increased, so that an expectation is raised. It is related with the game machine which can do.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a plurality of rotating reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a start switch for starting a variation display of the symbols of the rotating reels by a player's operation, and a plurality of rotating reels, respectively. And a plurality of stop switches for individually stopping the change display of the symbols on the rotating reels by the player's operation after the start of the display of the change of the symbols on the plurality of rotating reels, and the progress and effect of the game And a control means for notifying the outside of various effects, and the control device is a lottery for winning or losing a role (hereinafter referred to as “role lottery”). The combination of symbols related to the winning combination is effective by stopping the rotation of the rotating reel based on the result of the winning lottery and the stop operation of the stop switch. Performed for determining whether or not aligned on a line, and so as to impart a predetermined benefit, depending on the result of the determination.

  Current mainstream gaming machines have multiple types of winning modes. When a predetermined combination is won by a combination lottery of the combination lottery means, and the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is aligned on an effective line, the medal is not paid out once, but for a predetermined period of time than the normal state. Some players can play a predetermined number of games under favorable conditions (a lot of profits can be obtained) that are favorable for the player.

Regarding the transition to this advantageous state, there is a thing that can be shifted to the advantageous state by satisfying a predetermined condition a plurality of times, instead of being able to shift by winning a single game as described above. Patent Document 1).
In this prior art (Patent Document 1), on the condition that the number of times that the predetermined combination is determined as the winning combination is counted, and the number of times counted by the number counting unit reaches the predetermined number of times, Special gaming state transition means for shifting from the gaming state to the second gaming state.

That is, it is possible to shift to the second gaming state (advantageous state) on the condition that the number of times that the predetermined condition has been reached has reached the predetermined number.
In order to shift to an advantageous state, there is a condition that one of the conditions is that the same winning combination is continuously won a predetermined number of times in the winning lottery of the winning lottery means (Patent Document 2).

JP 2005-124663 A Japanese Patent No. 4544615

  In the prior art disclosed in Patent Document 1 as described above, a predetermined end condition, for example, a special game state that ends when a predetermined number of games is reached, for example, a predetermined number of times or more, for example, a predetermined specific condition. When the winning of the combination reaches a predetermined number of times or more, the game state shifts from the first game state to the second game state (an advantageous state). In this case, since it does not matter whether or not the predetermined condition (winning of the specific role) is established at any game (at any timing) in the special game state, the game is predetermined even in the special game state. There was no sense of urgency that the conditions had to be satisfied, and there was a problem that the game became relatively simple and lacked interest.

  Moreover, in the prior art according to Patent Document 2 as described above, specifically, for example, in the case where the same combination must be won consecutively in four games, three times If the same role is won consecutively and the same role is not won in the next 4th game, the expectation will be lost, giving the player a great sense of despair and weakness. there were.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention can repeatedly challenge even if it fails once toward the establishment of the predetermined condition, can continue to have a sense of expectation, and the timing at which the predetermined condition is satisfied It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine having an excellent gaming property that can be made important.

  The present invention is characterized by the following points. That is, in the gaming machine 10 that includes a normal state, an advantageous state that can be more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and a special state that determines execution of the advantageous state, the special state is terminated in the special state. A predetermined game section is defined as one period until a predetermined end condition is established, so that a plurality of cycles can be repeated. In the predetermined game section in the special state, a unit game section (hereinafter referred to as “unit game”). A plurality of “sections”) are arranged in correspondence with the execution order of the games, and a specific condition (hereinafter referred to as “specific execution condition”) is set for each unit game section corresponding to the order. ) Is established, and the right when the specific execution condition is satisfied is for the plurality of cycles until the predetermined end condition of the special state is satisfied. If the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game section corresponding to all the orders by repeating the predetermined game section until the predetermined end condition is satisfied, execution of the advantageous state can be determined. It is characterized by being formed.

According to the present invention, in the special state, a plurality of cycles are repeated with a predetermined game section as one cycle until a predetermined end condition for ending the special state is satisfied.
In the predetermined game section in the special state, a plurality of unit game sections are arranged corresponding to the execution order of the games. It is determined whether a specific execution condition is satisfied for each unit game section corresponding to this order. The right when the specific execution condition is satisfied is held for a plurality of cycles until a predetermined end condition for the special state is satisfied.

If the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game sections corresponding to all orders by repeating the predetermined game section until the predetermined end condition of the special state is satisfied, the execution of the advantageous state can be determined.
That is, when a specific execution condition is not satisfied in the unit game sections corresponding to all orders when a predetermined end condition of the special state is satisfied, execution of the advantageous state is not determined and the advantageous state is not executed.

In the present invention, whether or not the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game sections corresponding to all orders can be repeatedly challenged at a predetermined cycle until the special state is completed.
Whether or not the specific execution condition is satisfied in each unit game section until a predetermined end condition of the special state is satisfied can be challenged many times by a plurality of cycles.

  If the period is limited to only one time, specifically, for example, if the condition does not hold in all six games, the game will not move to an advantageous state. Even if the conditions are satisfied continuously in the first game, if the conditions are not satisfied in the vicinity of the final number of games such as the fifth time and the sixth time, a great feeling of despair or weakness is generated. Since the game remaining after that has been determined that the execution of the advantageous state is not determined, it becomes a so-called digestion game, which is not tense and interesting.

  In addition, it is limited to only one cycle, and when a condition more than a predetermined number of times is satisfied in the cycle (multiple games), a state that makes an advantageous state, specifically, for example, six times In a game, if a predetermined condition is satisfied for three or more times, the game will move to an advantageous state. In any of the six games (at any timing), the predetermined condition is satisfied. It does not matter whether or not to make it, and it becomes a relatively simple game.

  On the other hand, in the present invention, even if the specific execution condition is not satisfied in the order in the current cycle (multiple games), the specific execution condition is satisfied in the order in the next cycle (multiple games). Then, there is a possibility of execution of an advantageous state. For this reason, even if not all the conditions are satisfied in the current cycle, it is possible to challenge again for the specific execution condition to be satisfied in the next period while taking over the conditions that have been satisfied so far. Further, this action can be repeated until a predetermined termination condition for the special state is satisfied. For this reason, there is no feeling of great despair or weakness in a predetermined game, and it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for the establishment of conditions.

  Further, in the present invention, the timing at which the specific execution condition in each cycle is satisfied (the game that satisfies the specific execution condition in the cycle) is important. For example, if the specific execution condition is not satisfied only by the second game (the second game in the order) by the cycle, the second game (counting from the beginning) in the next cycle (multiple games) ( A game (timing) in which a specific execution condition is satisfied in each cycle (multiple games) that the specific execution condition is satisfied in the second game) is a requirement for shifting to the advantageous state. Is important. Compared to the above-described case where only the number of times that the predetermined condition is satisfied is a condition, the game (timing) in which the specific execution condition is satisfied has an excellent game characteristic (game characteristic). become.

  Here, “when the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game section corresponding to all the orders, the execution of the advantageous state is determined so as to be determined” means, for example, “the specific execution condition In the case where “satisfied” is satisfied, the execution of the advantageous state is determined only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, when the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game section corresponding to all the orders, a predetermined lottery is performed, and execution of the advantageous state is performed only when winning as a result of the lottery. Is included. In addition, when the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game section corresponding to all the orders, the execution of the advantageous state may be determined without performing lottery or the like.

Here, when the “advantageous state” is a so-called AT, the “special state” is a precursor state (so-called chance zone) of the AT. Here, the precursor state (chance zone) is a state in which transition to the advantageous state (AT) has already been confirmed, or a state in which the transition to the advantageous state (AT) can be made with a higher probability than the normal state. Such states are included.
In addition, here, the “advantageous state” is a precursor state in which a transition to a game advantageous to a player such as an AT is confirmed, or a precursor state (so-called chance zone) that can transition to the game with a high probability. In such a case, the “special state” is included as a precursor state (chance zone) of the precursor state (chance zone).
Here, when the “advantageous state” is a so-called additional specialization zone in which the number of games to be added to a predetermined game is determined, the “special state” is a so-called AT. Here, when the specific execution condition in all the unit game sections is established during the AT, the process shifts to the specialization zone.
In addition, here, the “predetermined game section” is started by a predetermined opportunity, and is started by a game section in which the number of games is fixed at a predetermined number of times, or a predetermined opportunity (for example, winning a transition lottery). The game section is established when a predetermined condition for completion (including an end condition, for example, winning or winning a predetermined role or winning another transition lottery) is established. Something that ends.
Further, here, the “unit game section (unit game section)” includes, for example, a game with one game. Of course, the number of games is not limited to one, and may be set to two or more games. This “unit game section” is not limited to that determined by the number of games, and includes a game section that is started by a predetermined trigger and ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied.

  Further, as another aspect of the present invention, there are a normal state, an advantageous state that can be more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and a special zone that can be executed during the advantageous state (for example, a so-called extra special zone). In the gaming machine 10 provided, the special zone is formed so that a plurality of cycles can be repeated with a predetermined game section as one cycle until a predetermined end condition for ending the special zone is satisfied, and the special zone In the predetermined game section, a plurality of game sections (hereinafter referred to as “unit game sections”) serving as units are arranged in correspondence with the execution order of the games, and the unit game sections corresponding to the order. Each time, a specific condition (hereinafter referred to as “specific execution condition”) is determined so as to determine whether or not the right when the specific execution condition is satisfied In the unit game section corresponding to all the orders, the predetermined game section is held until the predetermined end condition of the zone is satisfied, and the predetermined game section is repeated until the predetermined end condition is satisfied. When a specific execution condition is satisfied, the player is provided with a privilege.

According to the present invention, in the special zone, a plurality of cycles are repeated with a predetermined game section as one cycle until a predetermined end condition for ending the special zone is satisfied.
In the predetermined game section in the special zone, a plurality of unit game sections are arranged corresponding to the execution order of the games. It is determined whether a specific execution condition is satisfied for each unit game section corresponding to this order. The right when the specific execution condition is satisfied is held for a plurality of cycles until a predetermined end condition for the special zone is satisfied.

If a specific execution condition is satisfied in a unit game section corresponding to all orders by repeating a predetermined game section until a predetermined end condition of the special zone is satisfied, a privilege is given to the player.
In other words, when a specific execution condition is not satisfied in the unit game section corresponding to all orders when a predetermined end condition of the special zone is satisfied, a privilege is not given to the player, I can't get the benefits.

In the present invention, it can be repeatedly challenged at a predetermined cycle whether or not the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game sections corresponding to all orders until the special zone ends.
Whether or not a specific execution condition is satisfied in each unit game section until a predetermined end condition for the special zone is satisfied can be challenged many times by a plurality of cycles.

  If it is limited to only one cycle, specifically, for example, if a condition is not satisfied in all six games, a privilege is not given to the player. If the conditions are not satisfied in the vicinity of the final number of times such as the sixth and fifth times even if the conditions are satisfied continuously in the first six games, a great feeling of despair or weakness is generated. Become. Since the game remaining after that has been determined that no privilege is given to the player, the game becomes a so-called digestion game, and there is no tension and no interest.

  Also, it is limited to only one cycle, and a privilege is given to a player if a predetermined number of times or more is satisfied in the cycle (multiple games), specifically, for example, In six games, if a predetermined condition is satisfied for three or more games, a privilege is given to the player, and any of the six games (which Whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied at the timing of () is no longer a problem, and the game becomes relatively simple.

  On the other hand, in the present invention, even if the specific execution condition is not satisfied in the order in the current cycle (multiple games), the specific execution condition is satisfied in the order in the next cycle (multiple games). Then, a privilege may be given to the player. For this reason, even if not all the conditions are satisfied in the current cycle, it is possible to challenge again for the specific execution condition to be satisfied in the next period while taking over the conditions that have been satisfied so far. In addition, this action can be repeated until a predetermined end condition for the special zone is satisfied. For this reason, there is no feeling of great despair or weakness in a predetermined game, and it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for the establishment of conditions.

  Further, in the present invention, the timing at which the specific execution condition in each cycle is satisfied (the order in which the specific execution condition is satisfied in the cycle) is important. For example, if the specific execution condition is not satisfied only by the third game (the third game in the order) by the period, the third game (counting from the beginning) in the next period (multiple games) ( In the third game), the specific execution condition is satisfied, which is a requirement for the player to receive a privilege, and the specific execution condition is satisfied in each cycle (multiple games). The game (timing) to play becomes important. Compared to the above-described case where only the number of times that the predetermined condition is satisfied is a condition, the game (timing) in which the specific execution condition is satisfied has an excellent game characteristic (game characteristic). become.

  Further, here, it is formed so that “a bonus is given to the player when the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game section corresponding to all the orders”, but all the orders When the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game section corresponding to, a privilege is not necessarily given to the player. For example, a privilege may be given to a player only when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the case where the specific execution condition is satisfied. Specifically, when the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game section corresponding to all the orders, a predetermined lottery is performed, and only if the result of the lottery is won, A privilege may be given. In other words, when the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game section corresponding to all the orders, the player may be provided with a privilege.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention further includes display means (specifically, for example, a screen of a liquid crystal display device) having a plurality of display areas 450 corresponding to the number of the unit game sections in the predetermined game section. A display image 88) displayed above, and display control means 380 for changing the display mode of the display unit 88 to display a plurality of display modes. Is a first display mode 410 (for example, a blinking state of a predetermined color) which is a predetermined display mode, and a second display mode 420 (for example, the predetermined color) which is a display mode different from the first display mode 410. The display control means 380 selects one of the plurality of display areas 450 of the display means 88 as the selection area 430 (specifically, the current display state). The area of the unit game segment that is the target of the game ), The first display mode 410 is displayed, and in accordance with the transition of the unit game section due to the progress of the game, the selection area 430 is predetermined in the display area 450 corresponding to the unit game section transitioned due to the progress of the game. When the specific execution condition is satisfied in each unit game section, the second display mode 420 is displayed in the display area 450 corresponding to the unit game section in which the specific execution condition is satisfied. It is characterized by doing.

  According to the present invention, since the selection area 430 is set to the first display mode 410, the current unit game section (for example, the number of games is one) in a predetermined game section (for example, a game section having six games). The position of (game section) can be visually grasped. In addition, by changing to the second display mode 420 when the specific execution condition is satisfied, it is easy to visually grasp the proportion of the whole unit game section (predetermined game section) in which the specific execution condition is satisfied. It becomes.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is further provided with a role lottery means 120 for performing a lottery of the role (role lottery) based on a predetermined opportunity, and the specific execution condition is a result of the lottery, It is established by winning a predetermined combination.
According to the present invention, as a result of the role lottery of the role lottery means 120, the specific execution condition can be established only by winning. As a result, when the player operates the stop switch 50 at a predetermined timing, the winning symbol of the winning combination is stopped on the predetermined effective line 86, so that only the winning of the winning lottery is performed without performing the so-called pushing operation. Thus, it is possible to establish a specific execution condition, and it becomes easy for an unskilled person such as a beginner or an elderly person who is not used to the pushing operation to execute an advantageous state.
Here, the “display unit 88” specifically includes a roulette-like display image displayed on the screen of a liquid crystal display device, a light emitting device incorporating a lamp or LED, and the like.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is further provided with a role lottery means 120 for performing a lottery of the role (role lottery) based on a predetermined opportunity, and the specific execution condition is the result of the role lottery, It is characterized in that it is established by winning a predetermined combination and stopping the winning symbol 61 of the combination on a predetermined active line 86.
According to the present invention, the specific execution condition can be established by winning a predetermined combination as a result of the combination lottery and stopping the winning symbol 61 of the combination on the predetermined effective line 86. Thereby, a player's sense of achievement can be increased.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is further characterized in that the specific execution condition is configured to be changeable depending on the number of repetitions of the predetermined game section.
According to the present invention, the specific execution condition can be changed according to the number of repetitions of a predetermined game section. For this reason, the specific execution condition can be changed by each period, and even if the period of the specific execution condition is different, the game can be increased as compared with the same one.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is characterized in that in the unit game section in which the specific execution condition is established, the game machine 10 shifts to the next unit game section without executing the game. .
In the present invention, it is possible to skip (skip) a unit game section in which a specific execution condition is established, and as the period increases, the possibility of establishment of a specific execution condition in all unit game sections in a predetermined game section increases. I can go. Thereby, the expectation of execution of an advantageous state can be increased, so that a period increases.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is further characterized in that the specific execution condition is formed to be changeable for each unit game section corresponding to the order.
In the present invention, the specific execution condition can be changed for each unit game section corresponding to the order (for example, a game section having one game), and the game performance can be further increased.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an external front view showing a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a 1st embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a symbol table which shows arrangement | positioning of the symbol provided in each rotation reel. 1 is a block diagram showing input, control and output of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. It is a 1st embodiment of the present invention, and is a figure showing the change state in a main control unit. It is the 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the transition state in AT. 1 is an example of a display mode of a display image (display means) in a first game of a first cycle (hereinafter referred to as “first cycle”) in a special state according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an image which shows. It is 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an image which shows an example of the display mode of the display image (display means) in the 2nd game of the 1st period in a special state. It is 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an image which shows an example of the display mode of the display image (display means) in the 3rd game of the 1st period in a special state. It is 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an image which shows an example of the display mode of the display image (display means) in the 4th game of the 1st period in a special state. It is 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an image which shows an example of the display mode of the display image (display means) in the 5th game of the 1st period in a special state. It is 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an image which shows an example of the display mode of the display image (display means) in the 6th game of the 1st period in a special state. 1 is an example of a display mode of a display image (display means) in a first game of a second cycle (hereinafter referred to as “second cycle”) in a special state according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an image which shows. It is 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an image which shows an example of the display mode of the display image (display means) in the 2nd game of the 2nd period in a special state. It is 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an image which shows an example of the display mode of the display image (display means) after winning the predetermined role in the 2nd game of the 2nd period in a special state. It is a modification of the 1st embodiment of the present invention, and is an image which shows an example of a display mode of a display image (display means) in the 2nd game of the 1st period in a special state. It is the 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of the main control apparatus after a start switch action | operation. It is the 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows the process of the unit game area of a special state. It is the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an image which shows an example of the display mode of the display image (display means) in the 1st game of the 1st period in a special state. It is the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an image which shows an example of the display mode of the display image (display means) in the 2nd game of the 1st period in a special state. It is the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an image which shows an example of the display mode of the display image (display means) in the 1st game of the 1st period in a special state. It is a 5th embodiment of the present invention, and is an image which shows an example of a display mode of a display image (display means) at the time of the 1st stop operation in the 1st game of the 1st period in a special state. It is the 5th Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an image which shows an example of the display mode of the display image (display means) at the time of the 2nd stop operation in the 1st game of the 1st period in a special state. It is a 5th embodiment of the present invention, and is an image which shows an example of a display mode of a display image (display means) at the time of the 3rd stop operation in the 1st game of the 1st period in a special state. It is a 5th embodiment of the present invention, and is an image which shows an example of a display mode of a display image (display means) after the 3rd stop operation in the 1st game of the 1st period in a special state.

(First embodiment)
In the present specification, in each explanation location, when a definition or the like about the direction is not shown, the player's position is determined from the gaming machine 10 as viewed from the player who is facing the gaming machine 10. The direction toward the near side is the “front” direction, and the opposite direction is the “rear” direction. Similarly, the left and right directions such as “left” and “right” mean the left direction and the right direction when viewed from the player. Similarly, in the description of each member, when a definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it means a direction viewed from the player in a state where each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.

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

  At the upper part of the front door 14, an upper panel 20 made of a thin resin is provided. A transparent symbol display window portion 16 through which the symbols 61 on the circumference of the three rotary reels 62 can be seen is formed at the approximate center of the upper panel 20. The three rotating reels 62 described above are composed of the left rotating reel 64 on the left as viewed from the front as the first rotating reel, the middle rotating reel 66 in the center as the second rotating reel, and the middle rotating reel 66. It is located on the right side and is composed of a right rotation reel 68 as a third rotation reel. The symbol display window 16 is formed to show the player a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three rows and three rows when the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 stops. . The symbol display window 16 is provided on the front side of the rotary reel 62, and is used for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on an effective line 86 to be described later when the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. It is. The rotating reel 62 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window portion 16, there are three drive motors (not shown), a total of three rotary reels 62 respectively rotated by the respective drive motors, and the drive motors. And a reel unit 60 having a unit holder (not shown) for holding the rotary reel 62 is disposed.
The front door 14 is formed with notifying means 70 for notifying the player of various information such as winning of a lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The notification means 70 is disposed on the front door 14 and includes a speaker 72, a display device 84 that is a liquid crystal display device, and an effect lamp 78. Note that the rotating reel 62 is normally used for the progress of the game, but in the state where the progress of the game is stopped, the notification means is provided by showing an effect (a so-called reel effect) by a behavior different from the normal rotation operation. It may be used as a kind of 70.

The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 disposed on the upper left and right of the front door 14 and a lower speaker 76 disposed on the lower left and right of the front door 14.
The display device 84 is a display device for displaying various images on the screen, and constitutes an effect unit having a liquid crystal display device for displaying images including moving images.
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 disposed above the front door 14 and lower lamps 82 disposed on the left and right of the lower portion of the front door 14.

A lower panel 22 is provided at the lower part of the front door 14. The front door 14 includes an operation unit 30 that is located on the lower panel 22 and protrudes toward the front of the front door 14.
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a credit function (the number of inserted coins is electronically stored) as a medal in advance by inserting medals in advance from a medal slot 38, which will be described later, as a game start condition. A function of electronically storing and managing data as data). Note that the maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.

  Below the medal slot 38 is provided a settlement switch 36 for paying out all medals credited by the credit function. On the left side of the settlement switch 36, three stop switches 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 62 are provided in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reels 62 by operation. The stop switch 50, in order from left to right, stops the left stop switch L for stopping the left rotating reel 64, the middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotating reel 66, and the right rotating reel 68. And a right stop switch R. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 62, and after the start of the display of the variation of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62, the variation of the symbols 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation is started. This is to stop the display individually.

  On the left side of the stop switch 50, a start switch 40 is provided for starting rotation of the rotary reel 62 on condition that a medal is inserted or a max bet switch 34 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the change display of the symbol 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation. Above the start switch 40, there is provided a max bet switch 34 for substituting three medals by subtracting the number of medals that can be inserted from the credited medals until the maximum number of inserted medals is reached (specifically, three) ing.

In addition to the max bet switch 34, or in place of the max bet switch 34, a single bet switch may be provided in which the number of credited medals is reduced by one and replaced with one medal.
It should be noted that between the max bet switch 34 and the medal slot 38, an operation means 31 such as a chance switch as a switch not involved in the progress of the game may be provided. Then, a predetermined privilege may be given by causing the player to operate the chance switch as the operation means 31 once or a predetermined number of times at a predetermined opportunity.

The above-described start switch 40, stop switch 50, checkout switch 36, and max bet switch 34 constitute an operation means 31 (see FIG. 3) that can be operated by the player.
A rearward direction (backward direction) of the lower portion of the front door 14 is a so-called hopper unit that can store medals and can pay out medals, as shown in FIG. A power supply device (not shown) for supplying power to each component is disposed along with a power switch that can be operated to turn on or shut off the power.
At the lower part of the front door 14, a medal payout port 28 through which medals are paid out from the storage payout means 24 is formed in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout port 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed to store medals paid out from the medal payout port 28. When the number of credited medals is less than the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are added to the number of credit medals without being paid out from the medal payout exit 28 until the number reaches 50.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables a game to be started by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34 or inserting medals. Then, when the start switch 40 is pressed, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started to start the game, and a lottery is performed using a lottery table corresponding to each state of the main controller 110 described later. Then, based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotary reel 62 and the result of the winning lottery, the gaming machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotating reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning lottery. The gaming machine 10 determines that the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined effective line according to the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stoppage (when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined role is aligned on the line) This is a line to which the profit is awarded, and is hereinafter referred to as the active line 86.) When the player stops on the line, the player is given a predetermined profit such as winning a prize and paying out a predetermined number of medals. . As a result, one game is completed.

“Effective line 86” means a line where a winning combination is given to a player when a winning combination is placed on the line, and “winning” for a small role described later is on the effective line 86. This means that the combinations of symbols 61 corresponding to the roles are aligned. The effective line 86 of this embodiment is composed of only one inverted V-shaped line connecting the lower stage of the left rotating reel 64, the middle stage of the middle rotating reel 66, and the lower stage of the right rotating reel 68.
As shown in the symbol table of FIG. 2, “Red 7 (R7), Blue 7 (B7), Bar 1 (B1), Bar 2” are formed on the surfaces of the left rotating reel 64, the middle rotating reel 66, and the right rotating reel 68. A plurality of various symbols 61 “(B2), cherry (CY), watermelon (WM), bell (BE), replay 1 (R1), replay 2 (R2), replay 3 (R3)” are formed. In the present embodiment, although not shown in particular, the combination a, combination b, combination c,..., Etc. are set in advance by the above-described combination of symbols (so-called winning combination).

In the present embodiment, the table shown in FIG. 2 (so-called symbol arrangement table) itself is stored as data as it is, but is not necessarily limited to storing such a table. Instead of storing such a symbol arrangement table as data as it is, a stop symbol may be stored and a winning determination may be made.
These designs 61 are formed by sticking a tape on which each design is printed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 62. Note that the symbol number (frame number) of the symbol 61 in FIG. 2 is not physically assigned to the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel 62, but is a virtual number, and controls the stop of each symbol 61. This is a program for designating a specific symbol 61.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed inside the gaming machine 10. The control device 100 controls the effects according to the progress of the game in response to the main control device 110 that controls each state by advancing the game, and information (commands) and control commands from the main control device 110. In addition, a sub-control device 300 that controls each state of the effect is provided in order to perform an effect that mainly informs the player of information relating to game content.

  The main control device 110 and the sub control device 300 are connected by one-way communication from the main control device 110 to the sub control device 300 in order to prevent unauthorized operation of the main control device 110. Communication in the reverse direction from the control device 300 to the main control device 110 is not performed (that is, not bidirectional communication). The main controller 110 receives inputs from the start switch 40, the stop switch 50, the max bet switch 34, and the checkout switch 36, performs a lottery drawing, and controls the operations of the reel unit 60 and the storage / dispensing means 24. The sub control device 300 receives a signal from the main control device 110 and controls the operation of the notification means 70 such as the display device 84. On the output side of the sub-control device 300, the display device 84, the speaker 72, and the effect lamp 78 as the notification means 70 are connected.

  Although not particularly illustrated, the main board having the main control device 110 and the sub board having the sub control device 300 are housed in dedicated board cases, respectively. Specifically, the main control device 110 is housed in the main board case, and the sub control device 300 is housed in the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part inside the housing 12 and the sub board case is fixed to the left side from the front inside the housing 12.

  The main control device 110 and the sub control device 300 are configured by a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes various programs by executing a program stored in the ROM. The ROM stores programs executed by the CPU and fixed data such as various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the programs, for example, the state of the gaming machine 10 It is used as a storage area for storing the area and the lottery result of the role lottery.

In the main control device 110 of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a normal state that is normally performed is provided. The main control device 110 is provided with a replay time (RT) state in which the probability of winning the re-game combination (replay combination) is set higher (or lower) than the normal state. This RT state is controlled by the main controller 110.
In the sub-control device 300, an assist time (AT) state for assisting to stop the combination of the symbols 61 related to the combination on the effective line 86 by notifying the stop operation sequence of the stop switch 50, winning symbols, etc. Is provided.

Of course, the devices for controlling each state (main control device 110, sub-control device 300) are not limited to those described above, and each state may be controlled by the other control device, A part of the means may be partially controlled by another control device and may be controlled across both control devices. At this time, direct transmission from the sub-control device 300 to the main control device 110 is not performed, but the main control is performed by notifying the predetermined stop operation order from the sub-control device 300 and stopping the player. Information can be transmitted indirectly to the device 110.
The assist time (AT) state is formed so as to be in a special state that is more likely to give a benefit that is beneficial to the player than in the normal state (non-assist time state).

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to shift by winning the normal state which is a normal state and a lottery (transition lottery) on whether or not to shift in the normal state, and more than the normal state. And an assist time state (AT state) as a special state in which a special privilege can be granted.

  The AT state as a special state can be started when a predetermined start condition is achieved, and can be ended when a predetermined end condition is achieved. Specifically, the AT state as a special state can be shifted when a lottery result of a combination lottery, a predetermined transition combination is won, or when a predetermined transition lottery is won by the transition lottery means 330 described later. . In the AT state, the number of medals acquired by the player during the AT (or paid out to the player) is set to a predetermined payout number (a so-called acquisition specified number, specifically 360). Of course, the number is not limited to this number.

  The AT state as a special state can be executed until the number of medals acquired (paid out) by the player when it is executed according to the result of the predetermined transfer lottery reaches the specified number of acquisitions. The possible acquisition specified number is set so that it can be added by a predetermined lottery. When determining this addition, it is possible to execute an effect when adding to the specified number of acquisitions in the special state, a so-called additional effect, and as this additional effect, a reel effect using the rotary reel 62 and a display device 84. Both the display effect using and are formed to be executable.

  In addition, it is not limited to these start conditions and end conditions. Instead of the number of payouts, the actual number calculated by subtracting the number of inserted medals from the number of paid out medals instead of the number of payouts. You may set with the net increase number which is the number of acquisition of medals. Also, other contents may be set such that the number of games executed during the AT reaches a predetermined number of games (what is called an initial game number or a maximum number of games). That is, the number of games during AT may be ended by executing a predetermined number of games (so-called initial game number or maximum number of games). In addition, the maximum number of times that the stop operation order (push order) is notified (so-called navigation) is set in the combination that can be awarded in the case of a predetermined stop operation order (push order). It may be. Further, for example, these conditions may be arbitrarily combined so as to end when one of the number of games and the number of acquired medals (or a net increase) is satisfied.

  In the addition, the number of medals to be added to the specified acquisition number (or net increase) is set. Of course, regarding this addition, the number of games that can be executed may be added instead of the number of acquired medals (net increase) as described above, and the number of games and the number of acquired medals (or net increase) May be combined.

The reel effect is an effect using the rotating reel 62, and the three rotating reels 62 are rotated and stopped, the rotation direction is changed, the rotation speed is changed, the rotation acceleration is changed, and the predetermined symbol 61 is rotated. This can be done by various means. The display effect is an effect performed by a moving image or a still image displayed on the display device 84 that is a liquid crystal display device. Note that sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 72 are appropriately performed along with the display effect.
On the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device as the display device 84, a specific condition (specific execution condition) is established for each unit game section (specifically, a game section with one game) that is described later. A circular roulette-shaped display image 88 (corresponding to the display means in the claims) is displayed for displaying whether or not the player has played.
In the present embodiment, the display image 88 is displayed as an image on the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device, and a flashing display or a lighting display of an emission color described later is displayed. In particular, the screen of this liquid crystal display device is displayed. It is not limited. The display image 88 may be a light emitting device that incorporates an LED, a light, or the like and can perform blinking display or lighting display.

In the AT state as a special state, the normal state during the AT that can be started and repeated by the achievement of the start condition of the AT state, and during the normal state during the AT, an additional effect during the AT that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times States are provided (see FIG. 5).
The normal state during the AT is started with the start of the AT state, and the additional effect (addition game) can be executed in the additional effect state during the AT.

  The main control device 110 includes a role lottery means 120, a reel control means 130 (start control means 135, stop control means 140), a normal state control means 160, an RT control means 170, a freeze effect control means 230, an added effect determination execution means 390. , Special state control means 190, advantageous state control means 200, bonus control means 180 (special state control means 220), specific execution condition determination means 270, transition pointer calculation means 280, success destination lottery means 290, acquisition prescribed number count Each means includes means 210, reel production execution means 245, payout control means 250, transition lottery means 330, and transmission means 260. Details of each means will be described later.

  Note that these means are not limited to the main control device 110, but may be included in the sub-control device 300. For example, the advantageous state control means 200, special state control means 220, specific execution condition determination means 270, transition pointer calculation means 280, success destination lottery means 290, acquisition specified number count means 210, transition lottery means 330, etc. The control device 300 may have. At that time, since direct transmission of data from the sub control device 300 to the main control device 110 is not performed for preventing unauthorized operation, if such transmission is necessary, the sub control device 300 performs a stop switch. 50 is notified to the player by the notification means 70, and the information from the sub-control device 300 is transmitted through indirect transmission means such as the player performing the stop operation in the stop operation order. It is transmitted to the control device 110.

Further, the arrangement (distribution, separation) of each means with respect to the main control device 110 and the sub control device 300 is not limited to the above-described ones, and various arrangements (distribution, separation) can be made. For example, the reel unit 60 and the storage / dispensing means 24 are also controlled by the sub-control device 300, and the main control device 110 determines whether or not the role lottery means 120 or the lottery random number extraction of the role lottery has a function of determining the game win / loss. It is also possible to arrange all other means for performing the game progress and the effect progress based on the determination, in the sub-control device 300, leaving only the portion to be processed.
With the above configuration, the main control device 110 functions as means for performing a lottery of a combination, controlling rotation and stop of the rotary reel 62, and progressing the game.

The main control device 110 is mainly for controlling the game, and is mainly for making the game progress. Hereinafter, the game in the present embodiment will be described.
When the specified number of bets (three) is set, one active line 86 (see FIG. 1) is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, 3 is set as the prescribed bet number. As a method for setting the bet number, there are a method for inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method for setting a credit medal as the bet number by operating the max bet switch 34. Then, if the start switch 40 is operated on condition that the specified number of bets (3) is set, the number of bets is confirmed and either of a plurality of winning combinations is won by the winning lottery means 120 or A lottery lottery (role drawing) is performed. At almost the same time as the winning lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of rotation of the rotary reel 62 in the previous game. When (4.1 seconds) elapses, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 starts. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number is set to 3 even during a bonus game (RBB), which will be described later. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and the prescribed number is set to 2 only during a bonus game. Also good.

In the present embodiment, when a role is roughly classified, a small role (a role accompanied by paying out medals), a re-playing role (a role that can start the next game without using a medal owned by the player, so-called replay) Role) and a transitional role (a role accompanied by a transition of the state of the game or production).
After the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, a process of accelerating the rotary reel 62 is executed, and then a predetermined sensor detects that the rotational position of the rotary reel 62 is the reference position. Is established, the stop switch 50 can be operated (stop operation enabled state).
Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. When all the three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 is stopped.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed such that a profit is given to a player when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the winning combination on the active line 86 is prepared. For example, when the combinations of symbols 61 corresponding to the small combination are arranged on the active line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small combination is awarded to the player.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a state of the main control device 110, a normal state that is normally (generally) performed, and in this normal state, a bonus (RBB) is won by a role lottery of the role lottery means 120. If the symbol 61 related to the bonus transition combination does not stop on the active line 86 in spite of the fact, the internal winning state that shifts from the normal state (specifically, the RBB winning state and the RT1 state) In this internal winning state (RBB winning state, RT1 state), the game proceeds when the bonus transition symbol 61 stops on the active line 86, and the profit given to the player is greater than in the normal state. A possible bonus state (so-called big bonus (RBB), which includes a bonus state RBB1 as a special state to be described later and a special state to be described later. RBB2 to RBB2 which are bonus states other than RBB2 to 5. RBB2 to 5 have different contents of production) and special roles that can be transferred as a result of the role lottery from the normal state (specifically, SB (single bonus) state as an accessory) is provided (see FIG. 4).

  In the present embodiment, SB (single bonus) is provided as a plurality of special combinations (combinations) that can be won according to the result of the combination lottery. Specifically, this SB (single bonus) belongs to the same type as the SB as the type (class) of the combination, but there are 27 different combinations of so-called winning symbols from SB1 to SB27. .

  When the combinations of symbols 61 that can be transferred corresponding to SB1 to SB27 are aligned on the active line 86, only one game is started from the next game of the aligned games.

  In this bonus state (RBB1-5), when the bonus transition combination as a transition combination is won and the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transition combination is aligned on the active line 86, the next game of the aligned game is started. Is a game to be played.

The bonus transition combination (Big Bonus (RBB)) will be on the active line 86 after the next game even if the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transition combination is not available on the effective line 86 in the game at the time of winning. The state in which the bonus transition combination is won is valid until the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transition combination is completed (SB is not effective). Other combinations (including SB) will be invalid after the next game if the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the combination is not available on the active line 86 in the game at the time of winning.
Here, there are five types of big bonuses (RBB (a continuous action device for a first type special feature)) from RBB1 to RBB5, and the total number of medals paid out to the player during the big bonus state. Is finished when the number exceeds the preset number (specifically, 74).

In the present embodiment, the bonus states (RBB1 to 5) are mainly controlled by the main control device 110, and the prizes of the small roles are won because the lottery probability of all the small roles is higher than the normal state. It is what makes it easy.
In addition, when the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the re-playing role (replaying role) is prepared on the active line 86, the medal is not paid out, but in the next game, the bet number is automatically used without using the medal owned by the player. Can be set and played.

  The role lottery means 120 is a means provided in the main control device 110, and is for performing a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing a plurality of roles in response to an operation of the start switch 40. . The role lottery means 120 is provided with a plurality of lottery tables for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won, corresponding to each of a normal state, a bonus state, and an internal winning state as main classifications. It is stored in the ROM of the control device 110. The role lottery means 120 compares a predetermined lottery data with a random number extracted from random numbers generated by a predetermined random number generator (random number generator circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values within a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not it is won. The processing by the combination lottery means 120 is performed in step 110 (see FIG. 16) described later.

  The lottery probability used for the role lottery of the role lottery means 120 is formed to be changeable by the manager of the game hall within a preprogrammed range. Specifically, a plurality of setting values (specifically, by operating a setting change switch (not shown) in the housing 12 for changing a setting value that is a value for defining the lottery probability) Can change the lottery probability by selecting any one of 1 to 6). In the present embodiment, six set values 1 to 6 are provided, and the lottery probability is defined to be advantageous to the player in principle as the set value increases.

In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a winning number (not shown) is assigned in advance to each of the combinations including a loss in order to classify the types of the combinations including the loss. The combination lottery means 120 determines a winning number corresponding to each combination based on the result of the combination lottery.
Note that five types of bonuses RBB1 to RBB5 and 27 types of SB1 to SB27 are provided as bonus types in the bonus.

The reel control means 130 is a means provided in the main control device 110, and a start control means 135 for starting the rotation of each rotary reel 62 and a stop control for performing a stop control for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 62. Means 140.
The start control means 135 is set so as to start the rotation of the all-revolution reel 62 by the operation of the start switch 40 by the player and maintain the rotation speed in a state where a predetermined rotation speed is reached in advance. Yes.

  The stop control means 140 is based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 120 and the rotation position (stop operation timing of the stop switch 50) of the corresponding rotation reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. Stop rotation of 62. Note that the stop control means 140 may set a condition for stopping whether or not the order (stop operation order) when each stop switch 50 is stopped is matched with a predetermined condition as necessary.

  The normal state control means 160 controls the progress of the normal state. Here, the normal state in the main controller 110 refers to a state other than a bonus (RBB, SB) and bonus winning. In addition, the winning probability of the re-gamer in the normal state is set lower than the replay time (RT) in the internal winning state (RBB winning state, RT1 state).

  In the present embodiment, the RT control means 170 controls the replay time (RT) state.

  The freeze effect control means 230 is for executing a freeze effect that temporarily stops the progress of the game. Specifically, when it is determined that the transition lottery of the transition lottery means 330 is won, the freeze effect control means 230 executes the freeze effect. Note that during the freeze effect, the reel effect execution means 245 may execute a spinning effect that combines rotation, stop, reverse rotation, and the like of the rotary reel 62.

In the normal state during the AT in the special state (AT), the additional effect determination execution means 390 is performed according to a predetermined trigger (specifically, an operation timing of the start switch 40 in each game in the normal state during the AT). A determination is made by lottery as to whether or not to shift to the extra stage production state during AT (so-called extra game).
In the added game in which the added effect is executed during the AT (AT state), the added effect determination execution means 390 is a predetermined trigger (specifically, the timing of the operation of the start switch 40 in each game during the added game) In addition, as a result of the lottery during the extra game, it may be triggered by a predetermined predetermined role, and whether or not the special state (AT) is added and the specified number of medals to be added in the special state It is determined by lottery (additional game acquisition lottery).

The special state control means 190 is for controlling the special state (AT), and is for making a transition determination and a termination determination of the game section in the special state (AT).
Specifically, the special state control means 190 wins a predetermined combination for shifting to the special state (AT), and when the winning symbol of the combination can be stopped on the active line 86, the special state Move to (AT).
Further, the special state control means 190 is specially provided that the specified number of acquisitions in the special state (AT) counted by the acquisition specified number counting means 210 described later has reached a predetermined medal number (specifically, 0). The game section in the state (AT) is terminated.
When a winning lottery of the transferring lottery means 330, which will be described later, is won, the special state control means 190 sets the maximum number of medals that can be acquired during the special state (AT) (initial acquisition prescribed number).

  The advantageous state control means 200 controls an advantageous state that can be more advantageous to the player than the normal state. In the present embodiment, the advantageous state means a chance zone (CZ) that is more likely to shift to the AT state than the normal state. This chance zone having a high possibility of transition to the AT state is terminated by a predetermined number of times. Of course, the termination condition is not limited to this, and the termination condition may be terminated when a predetermined winning combination is won or according to a predetermined lottery result.

The bonus control means 180 controls a bonus game, specifically, an RBB state or an SB state.
Bonus control means 180 has special state control means 220 for controlling RBB1 as a special state.
The special state control means 220 is for controlling a special state in which execution of the advantageous state (AT state chance zone) can be determined. It is positioned as a chance zone with a high possibility of transition to an advantageous state (chance zone in the AT state). That is, this special state is a chance zone of the AT state chance zone. In the present embodiment, this special state is set to RBB1 in the bonus state (RBB1 to RBB5).
This special state (RBB1) is to be shifted to when the winning symbol is won by the winning lottery means 120 in the normal state, and the winning symbol is won, and the winning symbol can be stopped on the active line 86. It is something that can be done. Note that the condition for shifting to the special state is not particularly limited to this, and is set to shift to the special state by winning a predetermined lottery in the normal state by the transfer lottery means 330, for example. May be.
In this special state (RBB1), a predetermined game section (specifically, until the predetermined end condition for ending the special state (RBB1) (specifically, it ends with a payout number exceeding 74) is satisfied). Is formed such that a plurality of cycles can be repeated with a game interval of 6 games as one cycle.

The special state control means 220 has a game section (unit game section (specifically, one time) in a specific state (RBB1) in a predetermined game section (one cycle of six game sections). Game))) are arranged in correspondence with the order of execution of the game.
The special state control means 220 can determine the execution of the advantageous state as a chance zone that is likely to shift to the AT state when the specific execution condition by the specific execution condition determination means 270 described later is established in all unit game sections. It is what.
Here, the “specific execution condition” means that, as a result of the role lottery of the role lottery means 120, a role other than the replay role is won or lost. Of course, the “specific execution condition” is not limited to this, and can be set to other conditions. For example, as a result of the winning lottery, a winning combination other than the replay winning combination may be won, and the winning symbol relating to the winning combination may be stopped on the active line 86 and so-called winning may be set. Further, “being lost” may be removed from the specific execution condition, and the specific execution condition may be that only a combination other than the replay combination is won.

The special state control means 220 holds the rights when the specific execution condition is satisfied over a plurality of cycles until a predetermined end condition (a predetermined number of payouts) of the special state (RBB1) is satisfied. That is, the special state control means 220 grants the right when the specific execution condition is satisfied for each unit game section until a payout of more than 74 game medals, which is the special condition (RBB1) end condition, is made in a plurality of cycles. It is to hold over.
The special state control means 220 repeats a predetermined game section (a game section in which one cycle is 6 games) until a predetermined end condition (payout of more than 74 game medals) is satisfied, and responds to all orders. When the specific execution condition is established in the unit game section to be executed, the execution of the advantageous state can be determined.

That the special state control means 220 has a predetermined game section as one cycle is that the game section of the number of games of six times is set as one cycle. Transition pointers 0 to 5 corresponding to the six games in one cycle are set. This transition pointer is initially set to 0, and +1 is added every time a game is played during the special state, and is reset to 0 in the next cycle by a predetermined calculation. Specifically, of the six games in one cycle, the transition pointer 0 corresponds to the first game, the transition pointer 1 corresponds to the second game, and the transition pointer 2 corresponds to the third game. Are set such that the transition pointer 3 corresponds to the fourth game, the transition pointer 4 corresponds to the fifth game, and the transition pointer 5 corresponds to the sixth game. The transition pointers 0 to 5 are incremented by +1 by the execution of one game in one cycle by the transition pointer calculation means 280 described later, and when one cycle is reached, a predetermined calculation process is performed to reset it. Then, it is set to 0 again. A target bit (0 (OFF state) or 1 (ON state)) of the memory for recording whether or not a specific execution condition is satisfied in each of the transition pointers 0 to 5 is a specific execution condition determination unit 270 described later. It is set by.
Although the special state control means 220 is provided in the bonus control means 180, the special state control means 220 may not be provided in the bonus control means 180.
In other words, the special state is not performed in the bonus game, but can be performed in the RT state, the AT state, the ART state, or the like.

The specific execution condition determining means 270 determines the above-described specific execution condition (the result of the role lottery, winning or losing a role other than the replay role (ie, the result of the role lottery, the replay role) that no winning)) is for to determine whether or not satisfied.
Specifically, the specific execution condition determination means 270 wins the replay role as a result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 120 in each game (for each unit game section) from the first time to the sixth time in one cycle. By determining whether or not the specific execution condition is satisfied, it is determined. In the special state, the specific execution condition determination means 270 is selected for each unit game section (for each game), as a result of the role lottery, when a replay role is not won (that is, a role other than the replay role is won, or In the case of losing, it is determined that the specific execution condition is satisfied, and the target bit corresponding to the transition pointer is set to 1 (ON state). Note that the initial setting value of the target bit at the time of factory shipment is set to zero. In addition, all the target bits are set to the initial setting values at the time of transition to the special state or at the end of the special state. In the special state, the specific execution condition determination means 270 is selected for each unit game section (for each game), in the unit game section during the special state when the replay combination is won as a result of the lottery. Except when the bit is 1 (ON state), it is determined that the specific execution condition is not satisfied, and the target bit of the unit game section remains 0 (OFF state). The right when the specific execution condition is satisfied is held for a plurality of cycles until the predetermined end condition (the number of payouts exceeding 74) is satisfied. In other words, when the target bit in the unit game section is 1 (ON state), even if the replay role is subsequently won, the special condition end condition (the number of payouts exceeding 74) is satisfied. It is held over a plurality of periods.

  The transfer pointer calculation means 280 calculates a transfer pointer corresponding to the first to sixth games in each period of the special state by a predetermined calculation process. Specifically, the transition pointer calculation means 280 sets the transition pointer to 0 as an initial setting, and adds +1 each time a game is played in each period of the special state. Further, the transfer pointer calculation means 280 divides (divides) the numerical value after adding +1 by 6 and sets (stores) the remainder as a new transfer pointer. As a result, after the fifth game of each cycle is performed, 5 is set as the transition pointer, and the remainder obtained by dividing by 6 is 5. Then, after the sixth game of each cycle is performed, +1 is added to this transition pointer to become 6, and the remainder obtained by dividing the numerical value by 6 becomes 0, and in the next new cycle, transition The pointer will start from zero.

The transition pointer changes to 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 by a total of 6 games in the first period, and when it shifts to the second period, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 again. Will change. The numerical value of this transition pointer is a parameter for specifying the position of each cycle.
Thereby, the 1st-6th game of each period of a special state respond | corresponds to the transfer pointers 0-6, respectively. Then, by setting the target bit to 0 (OFF state) or 1 (ON state) for each transition pointer, the specific execution condition is set in any cycle at each of the fixed positions through a plurality of cycles. Whether or not is satisfied is determined.

If all the target bits of the transition pointers 0 to 6 are in the ON state before the special condition termination condition is satisfied, the special state control means 220 described above performs the entire order (first to sixth times). ), The execution of the advantageous state (AT state chance zone) can be determined. Specifically, whether the transition to the AT state is executed directly by the success destination lottery means 290, which will be described later, or whether the transition to the advantageous state (chance zone of the AT state) is executed, Is determined by
In this embodiment, when the transition destination lottery means 290 at the time of success determines either the transition to the AT state or the transition to the advantageous state (chance zone of the AT state) and the transition destination is set, It may be set to immediately end the special state and move from the next game to the destination game, or the special state is an advantageous state such as RBB for the player, so the destination is already set Even if the special condition end condition is satisfied, the special state that is in an advantageous state is continued until the end condition of the special state is satisfied until the end of the special state. May be set so as to be transferred to the already set transfer destination. If the special state is continued until the termination condition of the special state is satisfied, if the special state is advantageous to the player such as RBB over the normal state, the benefits of this advantageous state can be obtained. It has the effect of being able to enjoy everything until the end.

Successful migration destination lottery means 290 executes the transition to the AT state and enters the advantageous state (chance zone of the AT state) on condition that all the target bits of the transition pointers 0 to 6 are in the ON state. It is for determining which of the execution of the migration is executed by lottery.
The lottery method is the same as the lottery in the part lottery means 120.
Further, it may be set so as to shift directly to the AT state or the advantageous state (chance zone to the AT state) without performing the lottery by the successful transfer destination lottery means 290.

The acquired specified number counting means 210 is for counting the acquired specified number by subtraction (or addition) during a bonus period (RBB1-5) including a special state (RBB1) or a special period (AT). .
In the present embodiment, although not particularly illustrated, the acquisition specified number counting means 210 counts and stores the initial acquisition specified number (360) that is initially set as the number of medals that can be acquired as a special state. Both the counting means and the counting means for counting and storing the number of acquired special states (additional acquisition specified number) obtained by the addition game are added.
The acquisition specified number counting means 210 is not particularly shown, but every time a medal is paid out, a calculation means for subtracting the payout number from the acquisition specified number, and a storage means for storing a numerical value calculated by the calculation means It is equipped with.

Further, the acquisition specified number counting means 210 may count and store the total acquisition specified number obtained by adding up both the above-described initial acquisition specified number and the additional acquisition specified number.
In addition, the specified number of initial acquisition is set to 360 in advance as the special state (AT) and 74 in advance as the bonus state (RBB1 to 5) including the special state (RBB1), but is particularly limited to these. It may be less than 360 in the special state (AT) or more than 360, and less than 74 in the bonus state (RBB 1 to 5) or 74 The number may be more than. In addition, the specified number of initial acquisitions may be determined each time by lottery using random numbers.
In addition, the acquisition specified number counting means 210 is not limited to the one that subtracts the number of payouts from the initial acquisition specified number as described above, and every time a medal is paid out to the player, The special state or the special state may be terminated by adding the payout number and reaching a predetermined acquisition specified number.

The acquisition specified number counting means 210 counts the number of payouts acquired during the extra game when the special game (AT) shifts to the extra game, but is not particularly limited to this. The payout during the extra game may not be counted.
The special state control unit 190 determines the end of the game section in the special state on condition that the predetermined acquisition number counted by the acquisition predetermined number counting unit 210 has reached a predetermined number (specifically, 0).

  That is, the number counted by the acquisition specified number counting means 210 during the game section in the special state (AT) is a direct parameter for determining the end of the AT game section as the special state (AT). The special state control means 190 determines whether or not the end of the game section in the special state (AT) is determined based on whether or not the number of acquired medals has reached the maximum number of medals that can be acquired in the special state (AT). It is judged by.

  Note that, as described above, the number of medals acquired (specified number of acquisitions) is used as a parameter for determining a special state or a game section in a special state, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. Other parameters may be used as long as they can be parameters that finally determine the game section in the special state (influencing the length of the game section (which affects and limits the length)). . Specifically, the number of direct games may be used as the parameter. The maximum number of games that can be executed during an AT as a special state (so-called maximum number of games) is determined, and a bonus state (RBB1 to 5) including RBB1 as a special state, or an AT as a special state, The game may be terminated when the number of games executed during the AT reaches the maximum number of games (in this case, the number of games is added, but when subtracting, The number of games executed may be subtracted from the number of games, and the process may end when the number after subtraction reaches zero). In addition, other direct or indirect parameters that can determine (limit) the final game section, or a combination of these parameters may be used.

  The reel effect execution means 245 is for executing the reel effect as an additional effect by the rotating reel 62 that is operating as the notification means 70 in the freeze state. This reel effect execution means 245 executes the reel effect of the extra effect.

The payout control means 250 is for performing predetermined processing such as medal payout. The payout control means 250 pays out medals of a payout number determined based on a value such as a specified number (three).
The transfer lottery means 330 performs a transfer lottery during non-AT using a predetermined transfer lottery probability, and determines whether or not to shift to the AT state as a special state by lottery (transfer lottery). It is. Specifically, the transfer lottery means 330 is set to perform a transfer lottery in each game during non-AT. Of course, the trigger for carrying out the transfer lottery is not limited to this, but other predetermined triggers (for example, the timing at which a predetermined state starts or ends, or the timing at which a predetermined number of games have elapsed from a predetermined trigger) , When a predetermined role is won, etc.).

The transmission means 260 is for transmitting a signal to the sub-control device 300.
The sub-control device 300 includes a receiving unit 310, a display effect executing unit 370, and a display control unit 380.
The receiving unit 310 receives a signal from the transmitting unit 260.
The display effect executing means 370 is for executing a display effect performed by the display device 84.

The display control means 380 is for changing the display mode of the display image 88 on the display device 84 and displaying a plurality of display modes.
As will be described later, the display image 88 includes the number of unit game sections (one game) in a predetermined game section (a section in which six games are defined as one unit) (total of six games). ), A plurality of display areas 450 (specifically, six) are provided.
The plurality of display modes of the display image 88 include a first display mode 410 (flashing state of the luminescent color) which is a predetermined display mode, in addition to the luminescent color extinguishing state which is the display mode of the initial state, and the first display. A second display mode 420 (light emitting color lighting state) which is a display mode different from the mode 410 is provided. In addition to the first display mode 410, the second display mode 420, and the display mode in the unlit state, other display modes such as changing the color of the light emission color or changing the blinking time interval may be provided. Good.

Specifically, the first display mode 410 shows the state as if the internal lamp is blinking by displaying the blinking state of the emission color on the liquid crystal screen (the oblique dotted line in FIG. 6). (Refer to the fan-shaped area between the transition pointers 0 to 1 indicated by the pattern).
The second display mode 420 shows the state as if the internal lamp is lit by displaying the lighting state of the luminescent color on the liquid crystal screen (shown by the grid pattern in FIG. 7). (Refer to the fan-shaped area between the transition pointers 0 to 1).
The display control means 380 selects one of the plurality of display areas 450 of the display image 88 as the selection area 430 (the area of the unit game section that is the current game target on the area of the display image 88). As a result, the first display mode 410 is displayed.
This selection area 430 indicates the area of the unit game section that is the current game target on the area of the display image 88, and is the area of the unit game section indicated by the oblique dotted line patterns in FIGS. It will be. Specifically, for example, in FIG. 6, it is a fan-shaped region indicated by a diagonal dotted line pattern between the transition pointers 0 to 1, and in FIG. 7, it is indicated by a diagonal dotted line pattern between the transition pointers 1 and 2. 8 is a fan state area, which is a fan state area indicated by a diagonal dotted line pattern between the transition pointers 2 and 3 in FIG. 8, and in FIG. 9, a fan state indicated by a diagonal dotted line pattern between the transition pointers 3 and 4 10 is a fan-shaped area indicated by a diagonal dotted line pattern between the transition pointers 4 to 5 in FIG. 10, and in FIG. 11 is a fan-shaped area indicated by a diagonal dotted line pattern between the transition pointers 5 to 0 In FIG. 12, it is a fan-shaped area indicated by a diagonal dotted line pattern between the transition pointers 0 to 1, and in FIG. 13, it is a fan-shaped area indicated by a diagonal dotted line pattern between the transition pointers 1 and 2. . In FIGS. 6 to 13, the selection area 430 is moved in the right direction of rotation with the center of the display image 88 having a single selection area instruction arrow 440 by a predetermined angle (specifically, 60 degrees) as the center of rotation. It is alternately rotating in the left rotation direction. The selection area instruction arrow 440 points out the movement like a clock hand by rotating right and left, thereby emphasizing that the area indicated by the selection area instruction arrow 440 is the selection area 430.

The selection area 430 can visually indicate which unit game section (game) is the part that is the current game target among all six games in one cycle. Is. The display control means 380 performs an operation of switching the selection area 430 to the display area 450 corresponding to the unit game section shifted by the progress of the game in a predetermined order as the unit game section shifts by the progress of the game.
When the specific execution condition is satisfied in each unit game section, the display control means 380 displays the second display mode 420 (light emission color lighting state) in the display area 450 corresponding to the unit game section in which the specific execution condition is satisfied. . By displaying the second display mode in the lit state, the specific execution condition is established or cannot be established in the region corresponding to any position among the 6 games in one cycle. This makes it possible to visually grasp the situation.

These means may be arranged in the main control device 110, and in particular, the display effect execution means 370 and the display control means 380 may be arranged in the main control device 110 instead of the sub control device 300. .
With the above configuration, the sub-control device 300 mainly receives the signal from the main control device 110 and performs mainly the effects accompanying the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the transition state in the main control device 110 includes a normal state, an internal winning state (RT1 state, RBB winning state), a bonus state (RBB1-5), and an SB state.

  The normal state is controlled by the normal state control means 160. When the bonus (RBB) is won by the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 120 in the normal state or the SB state, the normal state or the SB state is shifted to the internal winning state (the RT1 state, the RBB winning state). In this internal winning state (RT1 state, RBB winning state), the replay lottery probability is higher than in the normal state.

  The RT state in the internal winning state (RT1 state, RBB winning state) is a state in which replay controlled by the RT control means 170 is won with high probability. In the RT state, when the combination of the RBB bonus transition symbols 61 is complete, the RBB winning state, the so-called RT1 state, shifts to the bonus state (RBB1-5). This bonus state (RBB1-5) is controlled by the bonus control means 180.

In the bonus state (RBB1 to 5), when a predetermined number, for example, 74 pieces are paid out, the RBB state is shifted to the normal state. In the bonus state (RBB1 to RBB5), the lottery probability of the re-gamer is set higher than that in the normal state. In this bonus state (RBB1 to RBB5), RBB1 that is a bonus state as a special state and RBB2 to 5 that are bonus states other than the special state are provided.
The SB state is a so-called single bonus, which can be shifted from the normal state, and is played only once, and if it is not won even if it is won, the right to win (winning flag) It is not carried over to the game of.
In the present embodiment, a state other than the RBB state and the SB state (that is, the normal state and the internal winning state) and a state other than the AT state (that is, the non-AT state) is a normal game. .

As shown in FIG. 5, the transition state (effect state) in the special state (AT) includes two states, that is, a normal state during AT and an additional effect state during AT.
When shifting to the special state (AT), the normal state during the AT is entered. In the normal state during AT, if the winning effect determination execution means 390 determines that the transition to the additional effect state during AT is selected in the lottery of whether or not to shift to the additional effect state during AT, the transition to the additional effect state during AT is performed. Transition is determined, and the transition to the extra performance state (additional game) during the AT is performed.

Note that the special state (AT) is set to end when it is determined that the end condition has been achieved when a predetermined number of medals (specified number of acquisitions) has been paid out. The extra game is executed in the extra stage during AT.
An example of the display mode of the display image 88 in the special state will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 14, the display image 88 is shown in a circular roulette shape by a display area 450 in which one period is divided into six. Each display area 450 is formed in a fan shape with a central angle of 60 degrees, and display images of different colors or the like can be displayed for each display area 450. One selection area instruction arrow 440 is displayed at the center of the circular roulette shape. The selection area instruction arrow 440 is within the range of the selection area 430, and each time the stop switch 50 is operated, the position of the selection area 430 is emphasized by alternately rotating about 60 degrees in the left rotation direction or the right rotation direction. Can be shown to the player. It should be noted that the selection area instruction arrow 440 may be advanced 20 degrees in the clockwise direction every time the stop switch 50 is operated.
On the circular roulette-like circumference of the display image 88, a total of six numerical values 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 indicating the transition pointer are displayed. For example, the migration pointer is increased by 1 from 0 to 1 by performing the first game. In addition, the migration pointer is increased from 1 to 2 by +1 by performing the second game. Here, when the sixth game is performed, the transition pointer is changed from 5 to 0.
In each of the six display areas 450 of the display image 88, in the game corresponding to the display area 450, the current game state is the number of games in the cycle, that is, the unit that is the current game target The area of the game section becomes the selection area 430 and is displayed as the first display mode (flashing display). When the specific execution condition is established in the game, the selection area 430 shifts from the first display mode (flashing display) to the second display mode (lighting display). Further, in the game, when the specific execution condition is not satisfied, the selection area 430 is turned off from the first display mode (blinking display) as if the light is turned off (in the drawing, It is an area without a white background).

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the first game of the first period (first period) in the special state, the sector area of the transition pointers 0 to 1 is the area of the unit game section that is the current game target. As a certain selection area 430 (first display mode 410), the light emission color blinks. That is, in this selection area 430, a moving image in which the fan-shaped area is blinking in the emission color (white) is displayed. The selection area instruction arrow 440 alternately and repeatedly moves the display area 450 of the transition pointers 0 to 1 in the range of the center angle of about 60 degrees in the left rotation direction and the right rotation direction. In the first game, when the specific execution condition is satisfied, the first display mode 410 (flashing state) of the display area 450 of the transition pointers 0 to 1 is shifted to the second display mode 420 (lighted display). (See FIG. 7).

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the second game of the first period (first period) in the special state, the fan-shaped area of the transition pointers 1 and 2 is the area of the unit game section that is the current game target. As a certain selection area 430 (first display mode 410), the light emission color blinks. That is, a moving image in which the emission color (white) is blinking is displayed with the sector-shaped area of the transition pointers 1 and 2 as the selection area 430. The selection area instruction arrow 440 alternately and repeatedly moves the display area 450 of the transition pointers 1 and 2 in the range of the center angle of about 60 degrees in the left rotation direction and the right rotation direction. Since the specific execution condition is satisfied in the first game of the cycle, the area of the transition pointers 0 to 1 is in the second display mode 420 (lighted display). Here, in the second game, if the specific execution condition is not satisfied, the display area 450 of the transition pointers 1 and 2 is changed from the first display mode 410 (flashing display) to a so-called off display (white background in the figure). (See FIG. 8).

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the third game of the first period (first period) in the special state, the sector area of the transition pointers 2 to 3 is the area of the unit game section that is the current game target. As a certain selection area 430 (first display mode 410), the light emission color blinks. That is, a moving image in which the emission color (white) is blinking is displayed with the sector-shaped area of the transition pointers 2 to 3 as the selection area 430. The selection area instruction arrow 440 alternately and repeatedly moves the display area 450 of the transition pointers 2 to 3 in the range of the center angle of about 60 degrees in the left rotation direction and the right rotation direction. Since the specific execution condition is not satisfied in the second game of the cycle, the areas of the transition pointers 1 to 2 are turned off (no white background in the figure). Here, in the third game, when the specific execution condition is satisfied, the display area 450 of the transition pointers 2 to 3 changes from the first display mode 410 (flashing display) to the so-called second display mode 420 (lighting display). The transition will be made (see FIG. 9).

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the fourth game of the first period (first period) in the special state, the sector area of the transition pointers 3 to 4 is the area of the unit game section that is the current game target. As a certain selection area 430 (first display mode 410), the light emission color blinks. That is, a moving image in which the emission color (white) is blinking is displayed with the sector-shaped areas of the transition pointers 3 to 4 as the selection area 430. The selection area instruction arrow 440 alternately and repeatedly moves the display area 450 of the transition pointers 3 to 4 in the range of the center angle of about 60 degrees in the left rotation direction and the right rotation direction. Since the specific execution condition is satisfied in the third game of the cycle, the area of the transition pointers 2 to 3 is in the second display mode 420 (lighted display). Here, in the fourth game, when the specific execution condition is satisfied, the display area 450 of the transition pointers 3 to 4 changes from the first display mode 410 (flashing display) to the so-called second display mode 420 (lighted display). It will shift (refer FIG. 10).

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the fifth game of the first period (first period) in the special state, the fan-shaped area of the transition pointers 4 to 5 is the area of the unit game section that is the current game target. As a certain selection area 430 (first display mode 410), the light emission color blinks. In other words, a moving image in which the light emission color (white) is blinking is displayed with the sector area of the transition pointers 4 to 5 as the selection area 430. The selection area instruction arrow 440 alternately and repeatedly moves the display area 450 of the transition pointers 4 to 5 in the range of the center angle of about 60 degrees in the left rotation direction and the right rotation direction. Since the specific execution condition is satisfied in the fourth game of the cycle, the areas of the transition pointers 3 to 4 are in the second display mode 420 (lighted display). Here, in the fifth game, when the specific execution condition is satisfied, the display area 450 of the transition pointers 4 to 5 changes from the first display mode 410 (flashing display) to the so-called second display mode 420 (lighting display). It will shift (refer FIG. 11).

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the sixth game of the first period (first period) in the special state, the sector area of the transition pointers 5 to 0 is the area of the unit game section that is the current game target. As a certain selection area 430 (first display mode 410), the light emission color blinks. That is, a moving image in which the emission color (white) is blinking is displayed with the sector-shaped area of the transition pointers 5 to 0 as the selection area 430. The selection area instruction arrow 440 rotates and moves alternately in the range of the center angle of about 60 degrees in the left rotation direction and the right rotation direction in the display area 450 of the transition pointers 5-0. Since the specific execution condition is satisfied in the fifth game of the cycle, the area of the transition pointers 4 to 5 is in the second display mode 420 (lighted display). Here, in the sixth game, when the specific execution condition is satisfied, the display area 450 of the transition pointers 5 to 0 changes from the first display mode 410 (flashing display) to the so-called second display mode 420 (lighting display). The transition is made (see FIG. 12).

  By completing the sixth game, all six games in the first period are completed. In the first cycle, the specific execution condition is not satisfied only for the second game, and the display area 450 of the second game is turned off. In other games, the specific execution condition is satisfied and the display of those games is displayed. In the area 450, the second display mode 420 (lighting display) is set. While maintaining this state, the process proceeds to the second period.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the first game of the second period (second period) in the special state, the sector area of the transition pointers 0 to 1 is the area of the unit game section that is the current game target. As a certain selection area 430 (first display mode 410), the light emission color blinks. That is, a moving image in which the light emission color (white) is blinking is displayed as the selection area 430 with the sector area of the transition pointers 0 to 1 as the selection area 430. In the first game, the specific execution condition is satisfied in the first period, and the right to satisfy the condition is held for a plurality of periods until the special state is finished. The selection area instruction arrow 440 alternately and repeatedly moves the display area 450 of the transition pointers 0 to 1 in the range of the center angle of about 60 degrees in the left rotation direction and the right rotation direction. Here, in the first game in the second period, the specific execution condition is satisfied and the right is held in the first period regardless of whether or not the specific execution condition is satisfied in the current game. The display area 450 of the pointers 0 to 1 shifts from the first display mode 410 (flashing display) to the second display mode 420 (lighting display) (see FIG. 13). Since the right to fulfill the specific execution condition remains as it is, the second display mode 420 (lighted display) is continuously displayed without displaying the blinking display of the selection area 430 (first display mode 410). Also good.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the second game of the second period (second period) in the special state, the fan-shaped area of the transition pointers 1 and 2 is the area of the unit game section that is the current game target. As a certain selection area 430 (first display mode 410), the light emission color blinks. That is, a moving image in which the emission color (white) is blinking is displayed with the sector-shaped area of the transition pointers 1 and 2 as the selection area 430. In the second game, the specific execution condition is not satisfied in the first period. The selection area instruction arrow 440 alternately and repeatedly moves the display area 450 of the transition pointers 0 to 1 in the range of the center angle of about 60 degrees in the left rotation direction and the right rotation direction. Here, in the second game of the second period, when the specific execution condition is satisfied, the display area 450 changes from the first display mode 410 (flashing display) to the so-called second display mode 420 (lighted display). The transition will be made (see FIG. 14).

As shown in FIG. 14, when the second game in the second period in the special state is finished, the specific execution condition is satisfied in the game, so that the first to sixth times through the first period and the second period. All the specific execution conditions for all the games are established.
That is, until this stage is reached, the special condition end condition is not satisfied and the special condition is continuing, and the specific execution condition is set in the unit game section corresponding to all the orders (from the first to the sixth). As a result, the execution of the advantageous state (chance zone in the AT state) can be determined. Specifically, the success destination lottery means 290 determines whether to directly shift to the AT state or to shift to the advantageous state that is the chance zone of the AT state by lottery. .
Here, in the display image 88 in FIGS. 6 to 14 described above, the selection area instruction arrow 440 is displayed in order to clearly emphasize the selection area 430. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 15, the selection area instruction arrow 440 may be omitted. In this case, the selection area 430 is grasped by the player by blinking display as the first display mode 410.

A general game control process executed by the main control device 110 for each game will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 109, the main controller 110 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the main controller 110 makes it impossible to set the number of bets. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step 110. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has not been operated, step 109 is performed again.
As a premise of this step 109, a bet number setting process is performed. In this betting number setting process, it is determined whether or not a prescribed betting number is set as the betting number. Specifically, the main controller 110 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the number of bets on the game has reached a prescribed number 3 of bets.
In step 110, the role lottery means 120 performs a role lottery process. The winning number is determined by the lottery process. Further, the transfer lottery means 330 performs a transfer lottery process. At this time, the results of the role lottery and the transfer lottery are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub-control device 300. When these processes are completed, the process proceeds to the next step 111.

In step 111, rotation variation processing (rotation start processing) of the rotating reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is performed. When the main control device 110 operates the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 62 after the rotating reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotation speed and then enters a so-called steady rotation, the stop control means By 140, the rotation of each rotary reel 62 is stopped. The stop operation sequence corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the main controller 110. Then, it is read out in the subsequent processing.
Then, when the rotation variation process for all the rotary reels 62 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step 112.

In step 112, the stop switch 50 is operated by the player, and the stop operation is performed by operating the stop switch 50. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 113.
In step 113, stop position determination processing is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 114.
In step 114, the stop control means 140 performs a rotation stop process of the rotary reel 62 at the determined stop position.

In the present embodiment, the stop control means 140 performs stop control by so-called control control. When the flag “1” is not established, this control control stops in principle with a bitter stop (no frame is slipped), and when the flag “1” is established, this control control corresponds to the flag. In order to draw the symbol on the effective line 86, it slides as much as possible (the stop position shifts due to the stop timing being delayed) and stops. In addition, when the flag “1” is not established at the time of bitter stop, but the symbols 61 related to any of the combinations are stopped and aligned on the active line 86, the stop timing is delayed. The stop position is shifted (sliding), so-called kicking stop control is performed. The stop control is not limited to this control control. A plurality of stop tables having predetermined stop positions are prepared in advance, and a stop table corresponding to the result of the lottery is selected from the plurality of stop tables. Then, stop control may be performed by table control for stopping the rotating reel 62. Further, a stop control process in which both control control and table control using a stop table are mixed may be used. Note that the control control and the table control in the stop control described above have been conventionally performed, and detailed description of the processing contents is omitted.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 115.

In step 115, the rotation stop process is performed on all the rotary reels 62, and it is determined whether or not the rotation is stopped. If it is determined that the rotation of all the rotating reels 62 is stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 116, and if it is determined that the rotation of all the rotating reels 62 is not stopped, the process returns to step 112.
Further, after all stop operations are completed, the rotation stop information of all the rotation reels 62 is transmitted from the transmission unit 260 of the main control device 110 to the reception unit 310 of the sub control device 300.
In step 116, when the symbol related to the winning combination is stopped on the active line 86 by the payout control means 250, the payout process of the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is performed. In the case where payout is not required, payout processing is not performed. Then, the process ends.
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 17, the processing of the unit game section in the special state (RBB1) will be described.

In step 211, the current pointer is acquired by the shift pointer calculator 280, and the display area 450 corresponding to this shift pointer is displayed as the selection area 430 in the first display mode 410 (flashing display) by the display controller 380. Let Specifically, when the current transition pointer is 1, a display area 450 corresponding to the transition pointer 1 (specifically, a sector area between the transition pointers 0 and 1 in FIG. 6) is displayed. It is displayed in the first display mode 410 (flashing display). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 212.
In step 212, the specific execution condition determination means 270 determines whether or not the replay combination is won as a result of the combination lottery in the current game (unit game section) in the special state. When it is determined by the specific execution condition determining means 270 that the replay role has not been won in this game, that is, as a result of the role lottery, a role other than the replay role is won, or the result of the role lottery is lost If it is, the process proceeds to the next step 213, and if it is determined that the replay combination is won, the process proceeds to the next step 218.

In step 213, the display control means 380 changes the selection area 430 to a moving image in the second display mode (lighted display). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 214.
In step 214, the specific execution condition determination unit 270 sets the target bit to 1 (ON state) with reference to the current migration pointer stored in the migration pointer calculation unit 280. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 215.
In step 215, the specific execution condition determination unit 270 determines whether all the six target bits of the transition pointers 0 to 5 are all 1 (ON state). If the specific execution condition determination unit 270 determines that all target bits are in the ON state, the process proceeds to the next step 216, and if it is determined that all target bits are not in the ON state, the step Proceed to 218.

In step 216, the transfer destination lottery at the time of successful transition is performed by the successful transfer destination lottery means 290. Specifically, either the execution of the AT state or the execution of the advantageous state as the chance zone of the AT state is determined by lottery by the success destination lottery means 290. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 217.
In step 217, the transfer destination is set based on the lottery result of the transfer destination lottery means 290 at the time of success. Although not shown in the drawing, from the next game, the set transfer destination game is started. Then, the process ends.
In this embodiment, the success destination lottery means 290 determines either the transition to the AT state or the transition to the advantageous state (chance zone in the AT state) and sets the transition destination. In this case, it is set to immediately transition from the next game to the transition destination game, but the special state ends even when the transition destination is already set without shifting from the next game to the transition destination state. The special state may be continued until the condition is satisfied.
At that time, whether to move immediately from the next game to the transition game, or continue to the special state until the end condition is satisfied, and then transition to the transition game, lottery You may make it determine by.
In addition, when the transition destination is set by the successful transition destination lottery means 290 and the special state is continued until the end condition is satisfied, the special state is continued until the end condition is satisfied, and then again, Successful transfer destination lottery means 290 may perform a re-lottery to determine either the shift to the AT state or the shift to the advantageous state (chance zone of the AT state). In this case, the migration destination setting previously set is erased and the migration destination is newly set.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step 212 that the specific execution condition determination means 270 determines that a replay role has been won, that is, the result of the role lottery has not won a role other than the replay role, and it is not a lose. In this case, in step 218, the migration pointer calculation means 280 adds +1 to the current migration pointer value, and sets the added value as a new migration pointer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 219.

  In step 219, the migration pointer calculation means 280 divides the current migration pointer by 6 and sets the remainder obtained as a new migration pointer. For example, if the current transition pointer is 3, the remainder after division by 6 is 3, and 3 is set as a new pointer. If the current transition pointer is 6, the remainder after division by 6 is 0, and 0 is set as a new pointer. As a result, +1 is added each time the game progresses, and the transition pointer is set in the order of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 0, 1, 2, 3,. . Then, the process ends.

In the present embodiment, by having the configuration as described above, the following operations and effects are achieved.
According to the present embodiment, in the special state (RBB1), a predetermined game section (a game with six games as one cycle) until an end condition (payout exceeding 74 cards) for ending the special state is satisfied. A plurality of cycles are repeated with (section) as one cycle.
In the predetermined game section in the special state (RBB1) (a game section with six games as one cycle), a plurality of (6) games per unit game section correspond to the order of game execution. Are arranged. For each unit game section corresponding to this order, it is determined whether or not a specific execution condition (winning or losing a role other than the replay role) is established. The right when this specific execution condition is satisfied is held for a plurality of cycles until the end condition for special state (payout exceeding 74 sheets) is satisfied.

Specific execution is performed in unit game sections corresponding to all orders by repeating a predetermined game section (a game section with six games as one cycle) until the end condition (exceeding 74 cards) is satisfied. When the condition is satisfied and the target bit of the transfer pointer corresponding to each unit game section is 1 (ON state), execution of the advantageous state can be determined.
That is, when the special condition end condition (payout exceeding 74 cards) is satisfied, the specific execution condition is not satisfied in the unit game section corresponding to all orders, that is, each transition pointer (0 to 5) If the target bit corresponding to is not 1 (ON state), the execution of the advantageous state is not determined and the advantageous state is not executed.

In the present embodiment, whether or not a specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game sections (first game to sixth game) corresponding to all orders is repeatedly challenged at a predetermined cycle until the special state is completed. be able to.
Whether or not the specific execution condition is satisfied in each unit game section until the end condition of special state (payout exceeding 74) is satisfied can be challenged over and over by a plurality of cycles.

  If the period is limited to only one time, specifically, for example, if the condition does not hold in all six games, the game will not move to an advantageous state. Even if the conditions are satisfied continuously in the first game, if the conditions are not satisfied in the vicinity of the final number of games such as the fifth time and the sixth time, a great feeling of despair or weakness is generated. Since the game remaining after that has been determined that the execution of the advantageous state is not determined, it becomes a so-called digestion game, which is not tense and interesting.

  In addition, it is limited to only one cycle, and when a condition more than a predetermined number of times is satisfied in the cycle (multiple games), a state that makes an advantageous state, specifically, for example, six times In a game, if a predetermined condition is satisfied for three or more times, the game will move to an advantageous state. In any of the six games (at any timing), the predetermined condition is satisfied. It does not matter whether or not to make it, and it becomes a relatively simple game.

  In contrast, in the present embodiment, even if the specific execution condition is not satisfied in this order (six games), the specific execution condition is satisfied in the next period (six games). If the specific execution condition is satisfied in the game in the order that was not performed, there is a possibility of execution in an advantageous state. For this reason, even if not all the conditions are satisfied in the current cycle, it is possible to challenge again for the specific execution condition to be satisfied in the next period while taking over the conditions that have been satisfied so far. In addition, the action can be repeated until the special condition termination condition (payout exceeding 74 sheets) is satisfied. For this reason, there is no feeling of great despair or weakness in a predetermined game, and it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for the establishment of conditions.

  Further, in this embodiment, the timing at which the specific execution condition in each cycle is satisfied (the order in which the specific execution condition is satisfied in the cycle) is important. For example, if the specific execution condition is not satisfied in the second game (the second game in the order) by the period, the second game (the order is counted) from the beginning in the next period (six games). Is the requirement for shifting to the advantageous state that the specific execution condition is satisfied in the second game). Thereby, a game (timing) in which a specific execution condition is satisfied in each cycle (six games) becomes important. Compared to the above-described case where only the number of times that the predetermined condition is satisfied is a condition, the game (timing) in which the specific execution condition is satisfied has an excellent game characteristic (game characteristic). become.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game sections corresponding to all orders, the result of the transfer destination lottery by the transfer destination lottery means 290 at the time of success is the advantageous state (AT state The execution of the advantageous state is determined only when it is determined to shift to the (chance zone), but is not particularly limited to this. Specifically, for example, when “the specific execution condition is satisfied”, the transition to the gaming state (chance zone in the AT state) is surely performed without performing the transition destination lottery of the successful transition destination lottery means 290. It may be.
Here, the “favorable state” is set to the AT state chance zone, but is not particularly limited to this, the advantageous state is set to the AT state, and the special state is set to the AT state chance zone. It is good.
Here, when the “advantageous state” is a so-called additional specialization zone, the “special state” is a so-called AT state. Here, during the AT (during one set of ATs), if the specific execution conditions in all the unit game sections from the transition pointer 0 to the transition pointer 5 are satisfied, the additional special zone will be transferred. It is.
Also, here, when the “advantageous state” is the so-called additional specialized zone chance zone (precursor), the “special state” is the so-called additional specialized zone chance zone (predictor). Things are included. Here, when the specific execution conditions in all unit game sections from the transition pointer 0 to the transition pointer 5 are satisfied in the chance zone (precursor of the precursor) of the chance zone of the additional specialization zone, the additional specialization zone Will move to the next chance zone.
Here, when the “advantageous state” is a so-called additional special zone, the “special state” is added as a special zone chance zone (a precursor). Here, when the specific execution conditions in all the unit game sections from the transition pointer 0 to the transition pointer 5 are satisfied in the chance zone (precursor) of the specialization zone that is in the special state, it is added as an advantageous state. It will be a transition to a specialized zone.
Here, the “special state” is RBB1 in the bonus state (RBB1 to RBB5). As a result of the combination lottery in the normal state, a predetermined bonus combination is won, and the selected symbol is stopped on the active line 86. However, the condition for shifting to the “special state” is not particularly limited to this. Specifically, for example, it may be set to shift to a special state by winning a predetermined transfer lottery in the normal state.

  According to the present embodiment, since the selection area 430 is set to the first display mode 410, the position of the current unit game section (one game) in the predetermined game section (six games) can be visualized. Can grasp. In addition, by changing to the second display mode 420 when the specific execution condition is satisfied, it is easy to visually grasp the proportion of the whole unit game section (predetermined game section) in which the specific execution condition is satisfied. It becomes.

  According to the present embodiment, as a result of the role lottery of the role lottery means 120, the specific execution condition can be established only by winning or losing a predetermined role (a role other than the replay role). As a result, when the player operates the stop switch 50 at a predetermined timing, the winning symbol of the winning combination is stopped on the predetermined effective line 86, so that only the winning of the winning lottery is performed without performing the so-called pushing operation. Thus, it is possible to establish a specific execution condition, and it becomes easy for an unskilled person such as a beginner or an elderly person who is not used to the pushing operation to execute an advantageous state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the specific execution condition is set to win or lose a role other than the replay role, but the specific execution condition is not necessarily limited to this. Absent. Specifically, for example, the specific execution condition is set so as to be established by winning a predetermined combination as a result of the combination lottery and stopping the winning symbol 61 of the combination on the active line 86. Is also good. In this way, as a result of the winning combination lottery, a specific winning condition can be established by winning a predetermined winning combination and stopping the winning symbol 61 of the winning combination on a predetermined active line 86. Achieving a sense of accomplishment by pushing the eyes

In this embodiment, the specific execution condition is set to the same condition in each cycle of the special state. However, the specific execution condition is not necessarily limited to this, and the specific execution condition is not limited to the predetermined condition in the special state. It may be changed according to the number of games (so-called period). That is, the specific execution condition may be formed so as to be changeable depending on the number of repetitions of a predetermined game section (cycle) in the special state. Specifically, for example, the number of roles that can satisfy the specific execution condition is set to 1 in the first period, set to 2 in the second period, and set to 3 in the third period. In this way, by changing the number of winning combinations, the first period, the second period, the third period, and so on are changed so that the specific execution condition is easily established every time a plurality of periods elapse. It is. By making it easy to establish a specific execution condition each time the cycle elapses, it is possible to increase the expectation for the establishment of the specific execution condition each time the cycle elapses. The possibility can be increased.
Also, for example, contrary to the above, the number of roles that can satisfy the specific execution condition is set to 5 in the first period, 4 in the second period, and 3 in the third period. By reducing the number of roles so as to be set to, etc., it becomes difficult to satisfy the specific execution condition every time a plurality of periods such as the first period, the second period, the third period,. It may be changed to. By making it difficult to establish a specific execution condition each time the cycle elapses, it is possible to increase the tension that the specific execution condition must be satisfied in the first cycle in which the specific execution condition is easily established. The possibility that the special state is finished before shifting to the advantageous state can be increased, and the difficulty of shifting to the advantageous state can be increased.
As described above, the specific execution condition can be changed depending on the number of repetitions (cycle) of the predetermined game section, and the game performance can be increased as compared with the same specific execution condition due to the difference in the period.

In the present embodiment, in each unit game section in each cycle, even if the specific execution condition is satisfied, the game is executed without skipping the game in the same manner. In the unit game section in which the specific execution condition is satisfied, the game may be shifted to the next unit game section without being executed (skip or skip).
Specifically, for example, in the present embodiment, when FIG. 11 ends, the process skips to the state of FIG. 13 without going through FIG. In this way, it is possible to skip the unit game section in which the specific execution condition is satisfied, and increase the possibility of the specific execution condition being satisfied in all the unit game sections in the predetermined game section as the period increases. Can do. Thereby, the expectation of execution of an advantageous state can be increased, so that a period increases.

  In this embodiment, the specific execution conditions are all set to be the same for each unit game section. However, the specific execution conditions are not necessarily limited to this, and the specific execution is performed for each unit game section even in the same period. The condition may be set to be changeable. If it does in this way, specific execution conditions can be changed for every unit game section (game section where the number of games is 1) corresponding to order, and game nature can be increased further.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the display image 88 has a circular roulette shape, each display region 450 is formed in a fan shape, and the light emission display inside the fan shape is in a blinking state or a lighting state. The 1st display mode 410 and the 2nd display mode were formed. The display image 88 is not necessarily limited to such a display mode.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, not the fan-shaped display area 450 but the circumferential path is in a blinking state (first display mode 410) or in a lighting state (second display mode). Thus, the display area 450 having the same effect as that of the first embodiment may be displayed.

(Third embodiment)
In the second embodiment, the display area 450 of the display image 88 is a circular path, whereas in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. It consists of a deformed path. Also in the present embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained by the route being in a blinking state (first display mode 410) or a lighting state (second display mode).

(Fourth embodiment)
In this embodiment, instead of the “special state” that determines the execution of the advantageous state in the first embodiment, a “special zone” that can be executed during the advantageous state (specifically, a so-called additional specialization zone) ) Is set. When the specific execution condition in the first embodiment is satisfied, instead of “the execution of the advantageous state is decidable”, in the present embodiment, when the specific execution condition is satisfied, It is formed so that a privilege is granted to a person.
Here, specifically, this privilege can increase a predetermined number of games that can be played as an advantageous state. In other words, this privilege is such that a predetermined number of games is newly added to the number of games determined as an advantageous state, and so-called additional number of games is given. Since the advantageous state is a chance zone (CZ) that is more likely to shift to the AT state than the normal state, as the number of games in the advantageous state increases, the possibility of shifting to the AT state increases. It is advantageous for.
In this embodiment, since the initial number of games in the advantageous state is determined in advance, the additional number of games is given as a privilege, but the maximum payout number that can acquire a game medal during the advantageous state is determined. When the advantageous state is set to end when the maximum payout number is reached, an additional payout number added to the maximum payout number of game medals is set as a privilege. Of course, the privilege is not limited to this, and may have other contents as long as it is advantageous to the player.
In this way, in the special zone, a plurality of cycles are repeated with a predetermined game section as one cycle until an end condition (a predetermined number of payouts) for ending the special zone is satisfied.
If the advantageous state is the AT state and the specific execution condition is satisfied in the special zone, the AT state may be added as a privilege.

  In the predetermined game section in the special zone, a plurality of unit game sections are arranged corresponding to the execution order of the games. It is determined whether a specific execution condition is satisfied for each unit game section corresponding to this order. The right when the specific execution condition is satisfied is held for a plurality of cycles until a predetermined end condition for the special zone is satisfied.

If a specific execution condition is satisfied in a unit game section corresponding to all orders by repeating a predetermined game section until a predetermined end condition of the special zone is satisfied, a privilege is given to the player.
In other words, when a specific execution condition is not satisfied in the unit game section corresponding to all orders when a predetermined end condition of the special zone is satisfied, a privilege is not given to the player, I can't get the benefits.

In the present embodiment, it can be repeatedly challenged at a predetermined cycle whether or not the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game sections corresponding to all orders until the special zone ends.
Whether or not a specific execution condition is satisfied in each unit game section until a predetermined end condition for the special zone is satisfied can be challenged many times by a plurality of cycles.

  If it is limited to only one cycle, specifically, for example, if a condition is not satisfied in all six games, a privilege is not given to the player. If the conditions are not satisfied in the vicinity of the final number of times such as the sixth and fifth times even if the conditions are satisfied continuously in the first six games, a great feeling of despair or weakness is generated. Become. Since the game remaining after that has been determined that no privilege is given to the player, the game becomes a so-called digestion game, and there is no tension and no interest.

  Also, it is limited to only one cycle, and a privilege is given to a player if a predetermined number of times or more is satisfied in the cycle (multiple games), specifically, for example, In six games, if a predetermined condition is satisfied for three or more games, a privilege is given to the player, and any of the six games (which Whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied at the timing of () is no longer a problem, and the game becomes relatively simple.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, even if the specific execution condition is not satisfied in this order (multiple games) in the current cycle (multiple games), the specific execution condition in that order in the next cycle (multiple games). If is established, there is a possibility that a privilege is given to the player. For this reason, even if not all the conditions are satisfied in the current cycle, it is possible to challenge again for the specific execution condition to be satisfied in the next period while taking over the conditions that have been satisfied so far. In addition, this action can be repeated until a predetermined end condition for the special zone is satisfied. For this reason, there is no feeling of great despair or weakness in a predetermined game, and it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for the establishment of conditions.

  Further, in this embodiment, the timing at which the specific execution condition in each cycle is satisfied (the order in which the specific execution condition is satisfied in the cycle) is important. For example, if the specific execution condition is not satisfied only by the third game (the third game in the order) by the period, the third game (counting from the beginning) in the next period (multiple games) ( In the third game), the specific execution condition is satisfied, which is a requirement for the player to receive a privilege, and the specific execution condition is satisfied in each cycle (multiple games). The game (timing) to play becomes important. Compared to the above-described case where only the number of times that the predetermined condition is satisfied is a condition, the game (timing) in which the specific execution condition is satisfied has an excellent game characteristic (game characteristic). become.

(Fifth embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the display mode of each display area 450 of the display image 88 is changed as a whole depending on whether or not the specific execution condition is satisfied in one game in the special state.
In this embodiment, each display area 450 corresponding to one game is further divided and displayed, and the specific execution condition in one game has a condition further divided into a plurality of conditions. Each time is established, the display mode of each divided area of the display area 450 can be changed.
In the present embodiment, the display image 88 includes a plurality (specifically three) of divided display areas 460 obtained by dividing the display area 450 by the number of stop switches 50 for each display area 450 corresponding to the unit game section. Have.

The display mode of the divided display area 460 includes a third display mode 471 that is a predetermined display mode (specifically, blinking display of luminescent color) and a display mode (specifically different from the third display mode 471). Is provided with a fourth display mode 472 which is a light emission color lighting display).
The display control means 380 displays any one of the plurality of divided display areas 460 of the display image 88 as the stop operation selection area 431 in the third display mode 471, and in accordance with the operation of the stop switch 50. Then, the operation of switching the stop operation selection area 431 to the stop operation selection area 431 corresponding to the order of the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order.
When the winning symbol of the winning combination by the winning combination lottery can be stopped on the active line 86 based on the stop operation of each stop switch 50, the display control means 380 is divided display areas corresponding to the order of the stop operation. In 460, the fourth display mode 472 is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 21 to 24, the display area 450 of the transition pointers 0 to 1 includes a first divided display area 461 corresponding to the first stop operation (first stop operation), and the second stop operation. The area is divided into three areas: a second divided display area 462 corresponding to (second stop operation) and a third divided display area 463 corresponding to the third stop operation (third stop operation).
In the present embodiment, when the winning symbol can be stopped on the active line 86 for each stop operation by operating each stop switch 50, each divided display area 460 is changed from the third display mode 471 to the fourth. The display mode 472 is entered. Thereby, it can be clearly notified whether or not the winning symbol can be stopped at a predetermined position for each stop operation.
In addition, after the state where all three stop operations are completed, it is determined whether or not the specific execution condition has been finally established, and the display mode is the same as that of the first embodiment. .

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the fan-shaped area with a central angle of 60 degrees in the range of the transition pointers 0 to 1 is divided into three divided display areas 460 with a central angle of 20 degrees, and each stop switch 50 Based on whether or not the winning symbol can be stopped on the active line 86 by the operation, as shown above, the third display mode 471 and the fourth display mode 472 are used. Is not to be done.
Specifically, for example, in the fan-shaped region with the central angle of 60 degrees in the range of the transition pointers 0 to 1, the timing when the first display mode 410 shown in FIG. 6 in the first embodiment is shown in FIG. The display mode of the display image 88 as shown in FIGS. 21 to 24 as described above is determined by the third display mode 471 and the fourth display mode 472. It may be as shown.
That is, in the first game of the first period, the first display mode 410 as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed in the fan-shaped region with the central angle of 60 degrees only at the beginning of the game. Thereafter, the first display mode 410 is reset, and immediately, with respect to the fan-shaped divided display region 460 having a central angle of 20 degrees corresponding to each stop operation as shown in FIGS. When the display according to the game progress is performed by the fourth display mode 472, the winning symbol can be stopped on the active line 86 in the three divided display areas 460, and when all are in the fourth display mode 472, Thereafter, the fourth display mode 472 may be reset and displayed as a second display mode 420 as shown in FIG. That is, the third display mode 471 and the fourth display mode in the fifth embodiment are displayed between the display modes of the display image 88 displayed in the first display mode 410 and the second display mode 420 in the first embodiment. The display mode of the display image 88 displayed in the display mode 472 may be interrupted and displayed.

  In the first to fifth embodiments described above, the number of games in each period (one period) of the special state is set to six times, but is not limited to this number of games (6 times). The number of games in one cycle may be set to less than 6 times, or may be set to 6 or more times.

  In addition, the number of games in each cycle is set to the same number in any special state, but even if the number of games in each cycle is set to be the same in a series of special states, the number is not necessarily the same in different special states. The number of games in one cycle may be changed by lottery or the like for each special state.

  In addition, the number of games is set to 6 in the first series of special states, the number of games is set to 5 in the next series of special states, and the number of games is set to 4 in the next series of special states. As described above, each time a series of special states elapses, the number of games in one cycle may be decreased so that a specific execution condition is easily established each time a series of special states elapses. Here, “a series of special states” means a game in a special state that is played from the start of the special state until the end of the special state (a predetermined payout number is reached) and the end. In this way, every time a series of special states are executed, the expectation that the specific execution condition is satisfied can be increased. In this case, it is necessary to reset the above-mentioned number of games by executing a predetermined number of special states or a predetermined time.

  Conversely, the number of games is set to 6 in the first series of special states, the number of games is set to 7 in the next series of special states, and the number of games is set to 8 in the next series of special states. As described above, each time a series of special states are executed, the number of games in one cycle may be increased so that a specific execution condition becomes difficult to be satisfied each time a series of special states elapses. In this way, each time a series of special states is executed, the possibility of satisfying the specific execution condition decreases, so the specific execution condition is satisfied in the first series of special states that are likely to satisfy the specific execution condition. You can increase the tension of having to. In this case, it is necessary to reset the number of games to the initial value after a predetermined number of executions of a series of special states, a predetermined time, or the like.

In the first, second, fourth and fifth embodiments described above, the roulette-like display area 450 shown in the display image 88 in one game in a special state has a fan shape with a central angle of about 60 degrees. It was set. That is, each time a game in the special state progresses once, the display image 88 is set to advance by one display area 450 (a sector area having a central angle of 60 degrees), and six games are set as one cycle. The specific execution condition must be satisfied for each game corresponding to each display area 450. Such conditions are not particularly limited to this.
Specifically, for example, the number of games of 18 is set as the number of games in one cycle, and three consecutive games correspond to the fan-shaped display area 450 with a center angle of 60 degrees in the display image 88, and the three times If the specific execution condition can be satisfied even once among the games, it may be considered that all the specific execution conditions are satisfied in the display area 450 of 60 degrees. As a result, if all the specific execution conditions can be satisfied in all six display areas 450 having a sector shape of 60 degrees, it can be considered that all the specific execution conditions in the cycle are satisfied. Good. It should be noted that the value of the number of games 3 of the three games is not limited to the value, and may be any other number of games as long as it is a plurality of games.

Furthermore, in the above example, the specific execution condition is satisfied in all three consecutive games corresponding to the fan-shaped display area 450 having a central angle of 60 degrees. The specific execution condition may be set to be satisfied. In this case, if the specific execution condition cannot be satisfied even in one game among the three consecutive games, the specific execution is performed in the 60-degree fan-shaped display area 450 corresponding to the three games. The condition is not satisfied, and in the next period, the specific execution condition needs to be satisfied again in all the three consecutive games in the area. The numerical value of the number of games 3 of the three games is not limited to the numerical value, and any other number of games may be used as long as it is a plurality of games.
Furthermore, in the first to fifth embodiments described above, the selection areas 430 are selected in the order in which they are arranged. However, the selection areas 430 are not necessarily limited to this, and are selected by lottery. It may be.

In the above-described first to fifth embodiments, a predetermined specific combination (specific combination) is determined even if the specific execution condition is not satisfied in the unit game sections corresponding to all the above-described orders. When winning (or winning a prize), it may be assumed that the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game sections corresponding to all the orders, and the privilege may be granted. This privilege includes one in which execution of the advantageous state (chance zone in the AT state) is determined, or one in which execution of the AT state is directly determined.
Further, in the first to fifth embodiments described above, when winning a predetermined specific combination, the number of payouts paid out by winning is determined as the specified number of acquisitions (payout number) as a special condition end condition. The target bit may be turned ON and the transition pointer may be advanced to the next transition pointer without subtracting from (). Since the payout number is not subtracted from the specified acquisition number, the timing at which the payout number that is the end condition of the special state reaches the specified acquisition number can be delayed, which is advantageous to the player.

10 gaming machine 12 chassis
14 Front door 16 Symbol display window
20 Upper panel 22 Lower panel
24 Storage and withdrawal means 26 Medal tray
28 Medals outlet 30
31 Operating means 34 Max bet switch
36 Checkout switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 50 Stop switch
L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch
R Right stop switch 60 reel unit
61 Design 62 Rotating reel
64 Left turn reel 66 Middle turn reel
68 Right-hand reel 70 Production equipment
72 Speaker 74 Upper speaker
76 Lower speaker 78 Production lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display device 86 Effective line
88 Display means (display image) 100 Controller
110 Main control device 120 Role lottery means
130 Reel control means 135 Start control means
140 Stop control means 160 Normal state control means
170 RT control means 180 Bonus control means
190 Special state control means 200 Advantageous state control means
210 Specified number-of-acquisition counting means
230 Freeze effect control means 245 Reel effect execution means
250 Discharge control means 260 Transmission means
270 Specific execution condition determination means 280 Transition pointer calculation means
290 Successful transfer destination lottery means 300 Sub-control device
310 Receiving means 330 Destination lottery means
370 Production execution means 380 Display control means
390 Addition effect determination execution means 410 First display mode
420 Second display mode 430 Selection area
431 Stop operation selection area 440 Selection area indication arrow
450 display area 460 split display area
461 First divided display area 462 Second divided display area
463 Third display area 471 Third display mode
472 Fourth display mode

Claims (8)

In a gaming machine comprising a normal state, an advantageous state that can be more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and a special state that determines execution of the advantageous state,
The special state is formed such that a plurality of cycles can be repeated with a predetermined game section as one cycle until a predetermined end condition for ending the special state is satisfied,
In the predetermined game section in the special state, a plurality of game sections (hereinafter referred to as “unit game sections”) serving as a unit are arranged corresponding to the execution order of the games and correspond to the order. Each unit gaming section is configured to determine whether or not a specific condition (hereinafter referred to as “specific execution condition”) is satisfied,
The right when the specific execution condition is satisfied is held over the plurality of cycles until the predetermined end condition of the special state is satisfied,
If the specific execution condition is satisfied in the unit game section corresponding to all the orders by repeating the predetermined game section until the predetermined end condition is satisfied, execution of the advantageous state is determined. A gaming machine characterized by that. In a gaming machine comprising a normal state, an advantageous state that can be more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and a special zone that can be executed during the advantageous state,
The special zone is formed such that a plurality of cycles can be repeated with a predetermined game section as one cycle until a predetermined end condition for ending the special zone is satisfied,
In the predetermined game section of the special zone, a plurality of game sections (hereinafter referred to as “unit game sections”) serving as a unit are arranged corresponding to the execution order of the games and correspond to the order. Each unit gaming section is configured to determine whether or not a specific condition (hereinafter referred to as “specific execution condition”) is satisfied,
Rights when the specific execution condition is satisfied are held over the plurality of cycles until the predetermined end condition of the special zone is satisfied,
When the predetermined execution condition is satisfied in the unit game section corresponding to all the orders by repeating the predetermined game section until the predetermined end condition is satisfied, a privilege is given to the player A gaming machine characterized in that it is formed. Display means having a plurality of display areas corresponding to the number of the unit game sections in the predetermined game section;
Display control means for displaying a plurality of display modes by changing the display mode of the display unit,
The plurality of display modes of the display means include at least a first display mode that is a predetermined display mode and a second display mode that is a display mode different from the first display mode,
The display control means includes
The first display mode is displayed using any one of the plurality of display areas of the display means as a selection area, and the selection area is played along with the transition of the unit game section as the game progresses. Performing an operation of switching in a predetermined order to the display area corresponding to the unit game section that has been shifted by the progress of
The said 2nd display mode is displayed on the said display area corresponding to the said unit game area where the said specific execution conditions were satisfied when the said specific execution conditions were satisfied in each unit game area, The Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine described in 1. Based on a predetermined opportunity, a role lottery means for performing a lottery of a role (hereinafter referred to as “role lottery”) is provided,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein the specific execution condition is established by winning a predetermined combination as a result of the combination lottery. Based on a predetermined opportunity, a role lottery means for performing a lottery of a role (hereinafter referred to as “role lottery”) is provided,
The specific execution condition is established by winning a predetermined combination as a result of the combination lottery and stopping the winning symbol of the combination on a predetermined active line. Or the gaming machine of 3.   6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, wherein the specific execution condition is configured to be changeable according to the number of repetitions of the predetermined game section.   7. In the unit game section in which the specific execution condition is satisfied, a game is not executed and a transition to the next unit game section is made. The gaming machine described in 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, wherein the specific execution condition is configured to be changeable for each of the unit game sections corresponding to the order.