JP6349520B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine (slot machine: spinning machine) installed in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor, an operation in which a player inserts a game medium such as a medal into a medal slot and presses a start lever ( (Hereinafter referred to as “pressing operation”), a plurality of reels rotate, and at the same time, an internal lottery for determining whether or not the winning combination is performed. When an operation for stopping each reel (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) is performed, When the displayed symbol combination is stopped with the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern determined based on the result of the internal lottery, it is determined that the winning combination has been won, and a game medium (medal etc.) is paid out. Is.

  In recent years, in this type of gaming machine, in order to increase a player's willingness to play, a game advantageous to a player different from a normal game (hereinafter referred to as advantageous game or advantageous game state) other than a so-called bonus game , Games that set the winning probability of a predetermined role (replay) high, for example, RT (replay time), or a game that can acquire more game media than the normal state by notifying that a predetermined role has been won by production For example, there are those in which AT (assist time), ART (assist replay time), and the like are set.

  AT state and ART state (hereinafter referred to as AT state, etc.) are executed when the game state has reached the specified number of games in the normal state, or when the specified role is elected in the CZ (chance zone) that transitions with a predetermined opportunity The winning of the lottery to be transferred is the opportunity for transition. Here, the CZ (chance zone) is a specific game section, and when entering the specific game section, for example, every time a game is played, a lottery for shifting to the AT state or the like is performed. That is, it can be said that it is a game section in which the number of games played in the normal state can be shifted to the AT state or the like by itself (also referred to as “self-releasing”) before reaching the prescribed number of games (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

  In addition, when shifting to the AT state with the predetermined maximum number of games (so-called “ceiling”) among the above-mentioned prescribed number of games, than the AT state or the like when shifting to another opportunity, There is also a game in which any one of the number of games in the AT state, the continuation rate, the so-called set number, or a combination thereof is preferentially provided.

JP 2010-268859 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, even if the lottery for the transition to the CZ is won just before the ceiling, it is scheduled to reach the ceiling immediately without releasing itself, so the lottery for the transition to the AT state etc. during the CZ Is wasted, and there is a risk of giving the player a sense of loss. In addition, even if the lottery for the transition to the AT state or the like during the CZ is won just before the ceiling, the AT state or the like won by the lottery during the CZ is likely not to be preferentially compared to the ceiling AT state or the like. There was a risk of feeling disappointed (feeling of tearing).

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that prevents a player from feeling lost due to winning a lottery for a transition to an AT state or the like in a CZ just before the ceiling. .

In the first invention, a plurality of reels that variably display a plurality of types of symbols in accordance with a predetermined arrangement, an effect means capable of informing an effect according to a game situation, and a lottery determination based on a predetermined lottery probability In addition, the reel is controlled to stop in a manner corresponding to the result of the lottery, and the first game state that can be shifted to the advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player and the transition probability to the advantageous gaming state are the first game. in a gaming machine and a high set game control means capable of controlling the according to the transition of the second gaming state than a state, the game control means, game number for counting the number of games in accordance with the first game condition counting means, the game number of times the number of games counting means has counted, based on reaching a specified number of game, which is determined by the predetermined trigger, advantageous gaming management to migrate control of the the preferred gaming state And stage, based on a predetermined lottery result, before Symbol rights can grant opportunities zone management means the transition to the second game state, the chances zone management means has granted the migration of rights of the second game state A selection means for selecting either the confirmation of the transition of the second gaming state or the addition of the number of games related to the first gaming state in accordance with a player's selection operation, and the first gaming state And an addition game number determination means for determining the number of games to be added based on selection of addition of the number of games according to the above.

In the first invention, for example, as a trigger for the transition to the advantageous gaming state, the number of games in the normal state reaches a specified number, or in a so-called chance zone, winning a transition lottery executed each time a game is played When the number of games in the normal state is a little to the specified number, it may be advantageous to add the number of games until the specified number (ceiling) is reached and bring it closer to the specified number On the other hand, when the number of games up to the specified number is large, it may be more advantageous to perform a transfer lottery in the chance zone.
According to the above means, the player can select a plurality of transition opportunities to the advantageous gaming state according to the gaming situation. For example, if a small number of games are consumed, the player reaches the ceiling and has a large profit. In a chance zone, preventing players from feeling disappointed (so-called losing feeling) if they get less profit than they can expect when they reach the ceiling. It becomes possible to do. Even in situations other than the above, the player can strategically advance the game according to his / her choice, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to select a plurality of transition opportunities to the advantageous gaming state according to the gaming situation, so that the player feels defeated by winning the lottery transition to the advantageous game in the chance zone just before the ceiling. In addition, it is possible for the player to proceed with the game strategically by his / her choice, and to improve the interest of the game.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. Similarly, it is a perspective view of the slot machine with the front door opened. Similarly, it is a block diagram which shows the relationship of each component. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the winning probability of the combination in the normal state of the slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the winning probability of the combination in the big bonus internal state of the slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the winning probability of the combination in the big bonus state of the slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol of the reel of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a diagram showing an example of the effect image when the slot machine is in the AT state. Similarly, it is a diagram showing an example of the effect image when the slot machine is in the AT state. Similarly, it is a diagram showing an example of the effect image when the slot machine is in the AT state. Similarly, it is a figure which shows an example of the effect image at the time of the selection effect state of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the probability that an addition value will be selected according to a count value in the addition lottery of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the probability that a regulation value will be selected in the regulation game number lottery of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a flowchart for demonstrating the outline | summary of the control which concerns on the game processing of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a flowchart for demonstrating the outline | summary of the control which concerns on the game processing of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a flowchart for demonstrating the outline | summary of the control which concerns on the game processing of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a flowchart for demonstrating the outline | summary of the control which concerns on the game processing of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the relationship of each component of the slot machine which concerns on the modification 1 of this invention. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the probability that an addition value will be selected according to a count value in the addition lottery of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the addition value set according to the count value in the addition value selection of the slot machine which concerns on the modification 3 of this invention.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that this embodiment does not limit the present invention. In the following description, the reference direction of each part of the gaming machine will be described in accordance with the viewpoint (front view) of the player facing the front of the gaming machine.

[External configuration of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine S that is a gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a box-shaped housing 1 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 2 that is attached so that the opening of the housing 1 can be opened and closed. A display window 4 that is provided on the front upper portion of the front door 2 and that allows the reel 3 including the left left reel 3a, the middle middle reel 3b, and the right right reel 3c to be visible from the front, An effect display unit 5 provided above the window 4 and capable of displaying a plurality of types of moving images or still images, and a speaker provided at both upper corners of the front door 2 to output a plurality of types of sound effects and music. 6 and an effect lamp 7 having a plurality of types of blinking patterns are provided at the upper peripheral edge of the front door 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine S is shown on the outer peripheral surfaces of the left reel 3a, the middle reel 3b, and the right reel 3c (hereinafter also referred to as reels 3a to 3c) when the reel 3 is stopped. Of a plurality of types of symbols (see FIG. 7) arranged in 21 regions (hereinafter referred to as “frames”) at intervals, three symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, lower symbol) continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface ) Is visible through the display window 4 from the front of the slot machine S. Accordingly, nine symbols arranged in three vertical columns and three horizontal rows are visible.

  In the slot machine S, five winning determination lines L1 to L5 are set according to the combination of the positions of the frames of the reels 3a to 3c. Further, the number of medals required for one game (one game), the so-called prescribed insertion number, is set to three, and when a medal corresponding to the prescribed insertion number is inserted, five winning determination lines L1 to L5. Are all activated.

  The game result is determined by a combination of symbols of the reels 3a to 3c that are stopped and displayed on the activated winning determination lines L1 to L5 in the display window 4, and displayed on the winning determination lines L1 to L5. In the case where the symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination, medals are paid out from a hopper unit 320, which will be described later, as the combination winning.

  Further, below the display window 4 of the front door 2, a game information display section 8 is provided which is composed of an LED, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays various game states, and the game information display section 8 on the front door 2. Below is a medal insertion slot 9 into which medals are inserted and the number of medals for playing a game among medals previously inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 and electronically stored (hereinafter referred to as credits). A bet button 10 that can be set by operation (hereinafter referred to as a bet) is provided.

  On the right side of the bet button 10, an annular jog dial (operation means) 62 for selecting one of a plurality of selection targets in various effects described later displayed on the effect display unit 5 is selected by a pressing operation. Around the determination button 63 (operation means) for determination, it is provided to be rotatable 360 degrees.

  Further, below the bet button 10, the start lever 11 for starting the rotation of the reel 3 and the left reel 3a, the middle reel 3b, and the right reel 3c correspond to each of the left reel 3a and the middle reel. 3b, a left stop button 12a on the left side that can stop the rotation of the right reel 3c, a middle stop button 12b in the center, and a right stop button 12c on the right side (hereinafter also referred to as stop buttons 12a to 12c). .

  Further, a display panel 13 for displaying the model name of the slot machine S and the like is provided below the stop buttons 12a to 12c on the front surface of the front door 2, and below the display panel 13 on the front surface of the front door 2. A medal tray 15 for storing medals paid out from the medal payout opening 14 is provided.

[Internal configuration of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 2, a partition plate 1 </ b> A that divides the space into upper and lower portions is provided inside the housing 1, and the reel 3 that is visible from the display window 4 and the number of drive pulses are above the partition plate 1 </ b> A. A reel comprising a stepping motor 313 (see FIG. 3) capable of rotationally driving the reel 3 by controlling the pulse width and the like and stopping control at a predetermined angle, and a photosensor for setting a reference position of the reels 3a to 3c. A reel unit 310 having an index 315 (see FIG. 3) and the like is detachably provided.

  Above the reel unit 310, a game control means 100 which is a control board described later is installed.

  Below the interior of the housing 1 are a medal storage tank 321 for storing medals, a payout motor 322 (see FIG. 3) comprising a stepping motor, and a rotating disk (not shown) rotatably supported by the payout motor. , And a payout medal detection switch 325 (see FIG. 3) that operates every time one medal is paid out, and the stored medal can be paid out in units of one by rotating the rotating disk by a payout motor. A hopper unit 320 is provided. Above the hopper unit 320, a power supply unit 50 capable of supplying power from the outside to the slot machine S is provided.

[Overview of slot machine games]
The slot machine S rotates the reels 3a to 3c when the player inserts three medals into the medal insertion slot 9, or performs bet operation by pressing the bet button 10 with the medals credited. The ready state is controllable. When the player depresses the start lever 11, the game control means 100 controls the reels 3 a to 3 c and the stepping motor 313 to rotate the reels 3 a to 3 c based on the depressing operation of the start lever 11. In addition to starting, the internal lottery such as a combination using a random number value is executed, and the pressing operation of the stop buttons 12a to 12c is validated on the condition that the rotation speed of the reels 3a to 3c has increased to a predetermined speed. Take control.

  Subsequently, when the player depresses the stop buttons 12a to 12c at an arbitrary timing, the game control means 100 controls the stepping motor 313 and the like, so that the reels 3a to 3c are placed at the stop position according to the result of the internal lottery. Stop. The number of medals corresponding to the game result is paid out from the medal payout opening 14 to the medal tray 15. One game (one game) is performed by this series of controls and operations.

  When the player rotates the jog dial 62, the dial switch 250 (see FIG. 3) built in the jog dial 62 detects the rotation amount and the rotation direction, and a rotation operation signal indicating the rotation amount and the rotation direction. Is input to the game control means 100. Further, when the player presses the enter button 63, the enter switch 260 (see FIG. 3) built in the enter button 63 is actuated, and an actuating signal is input to the game control means 100. The game control means 100 causes the effect display unit 5 to perform a predetermined display based on the rotation operation signal. For example, as will be described later, when the CZ transition lottery is won, an effect object is displayed in the display area of the effect display unit 5 to prompt selection of either “CZ state shift” or “game count addition”. In this case, the player can rotate the jog dial 62 clockwise or counterclockwise so that one of the selected states is selected, and the player can determine the target selected by pressing the enter button 63.

Next, functions of the slot machine S of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
[Game control means 100]
The slot machine S of this embodiment is controlled by the game control means 100.
The game control means 100 receives input signals from the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., which are input means, and performs various calculations for the game control means 100 to execute the game. In addition to performing the processing, the output operation of the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the effect display unit 5, the speaker 6, the effect lamp 7, and the like, which are output means, is controlled based on the result of the arithmetic processing. The function of the game control means 100 is realized when the CPU executes software including a program stored in a predetermined memory.

  The game control means 100 includes an insertion acceptance means 110, a random number generation means 115, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 125, a winning determination means 130, a replay processing means 135, a payout control means 140, a game state transition control means 145, the number of games. It includes a counting means 150, an effect control means 155, a CZ management means 160, a selection means 165, an addition game number lottery means 170, an AT management means 175, a prescribed game number lottery means 180, a storage means 190, and the like.

  Note that the game control means 100 may be made to function separately for a main board that manages the game in an integrated manner and a sub board that performs control related to the effects. A substrate or both may be provided.

(Storage unit 190)
The storage unit 190 includes a ROM, which is a read-only storage area in which the system program in the slot machine S of the present embodiment is stored, and various data generated by the game control unit 100 (flags and operations specified by the system program). And a RAM which is a rewritable storage area used as a work area for arithmetic processing of the game control means 100.

  Specifically, as will be described below, the storage unit 190 stores an internal lottery table storage unit 191 that stores an internal lottery table, a flag storage unit 192 in which a plurality of types of flags are set, and a stop control table. Stop control table storage means 193, winning determination table storage means 194 storing a winning determination table, game number storage means 195 for storing the number of games, CZ game number storage means 196 for storing the number of games in the chance zone , An effect lottery table storage unit 197 storing an effect lottery table, an AT end determination counter 200 for determining the end of the AT state, and the like are provided.

(Input acceptance means 110)
The insertion accepting unit 110 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and performs control to validate the depressing operation of the start lever 11 that has been invalid based on the insertion of three medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions. . The reels 3a to 3c rotate when the start lever 11 that has become valid is pressed, and the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery.

  The insertion accepting means 110 sets the inserted medals in the inserted state up to a prescribed number of inserted coins according to the gaming state when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 and the medal insertion switch 210 is operated. To do. When medals exceeding the specified number of insertions are inserted from the medal insertion slot 9, the surplus medals are stored in credit storage means (not shown) of the storage means 190 as credit (internal storage) credit medals. Remembered. In this way, when the bet button 10 is pressed with the medals credited and the bet switch 220 is activated, the insertion accepting unit 110 sets the credit medals in the inserted state up to a specified number.

(Random number generator 115)
The random number generator 115 generates a random number for lottery. The random value can be generated, for example, based on a count value of an increment counter having a function of counting numerical values one by one so as to circulate a predetermined range. The random value here is not only a value that occurs randomly in the mathematical sense, but even if the occurrence itself is regular, the timing of acquisition is irregular, so the game is practically practical. A value that functions as a random number is also included.

(Internal lottery means 120)
The internal lottery means 120 is a means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal transmitted from a start switch 230 that is actuated by the player depressing the start lever 11. Random number case processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

<Lottery table selection process>
In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which internal lottery table is used for the internal lottery table among the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190.
Here, in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of gaming states are provided: a normal state, a big bonus internal state (BB1 internal state, BB2 internal state), and a big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state). The storage means 190 stores a lottery table for internal lottery in each of these gaming states. In the lottery table in each of these game states, for each of random numbers consisting of 65536 integer values from 0 to 65535, a big bonus, a replay, a small role, and an unfair election that does not win these roles ( 1) (also referred to as “displacement”).

  Specifically, bells, watermelons, cherries, and special small roles are provided as small roles, and payout according to each small role is made by payout control means 140 described later when winning a small role. Yes. Each small role has a winning probability set in the order of “special small role <cherry <watermelon <bell”. Although these small combinations can be won in duplicate, special small combinations are set as small combinations to be won independently.

  When the replay wins, replay processing is performed by replay processing means 135 described later. When the big bonus is won, as will be described later, the winning combination of the small role (for example, bell) is improved to shift to the big bonus state where the winning of the small role becomes easy, and a predetermined number of payouts (for example, 350) is paid out. Based on, the big bonus state ends.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the internal lottery table storage unit 191 has six stages (1) in which a plurality of lottery tables used in each gaming state described above are set in the slot machine S by a setting change unit (not shown). To 6) are stored in association with the set values. That is, six types of lottery tables for normal states, lottery tables for big bonus internal states, and lottery tables for big bonus states are prepared. In the lottery table selection process, a process of selecting a lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state is performed based on the set value stored in the set value storage means (not shown).

In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the correspondence relationship between the combination and the random number value is set so that the winning probability of at least one type of combination differs according to the set value. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, in the lottery table for the normal state, the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability of bonus (BB1, BB2) and the winning probability of bell, watermelon, cherry, Correspondence between a combination and a random number is set so that the winning probability of (special small combination 1, special small combination 2) is low. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the lottery table for the big bonus internal state, bonuses (BB1, BB2) are excluded from the internal lottery targets, and the higher the set value, the more likely the winning probability of the bell, watermelon, and cherry The correspondence between the combination and the random number is set so that the winning probability of the special small combination (special small combination 1, special small combination 2) decreases. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, in the lottery table for the big bonus state, big bonuses (BB1, BB2) and replay are excluded from the internal lottery, and the higher the set value, the more the bell, watermelon, cherry Correspondence between the combination and the random number value is set so that the winning probability is high and the winning probability of the special small combination (special small combination 1, special small combination 2) is low.
In addition, by making watermelon and cherry etc. a small role that can be won internally at the same time as a big bonus, or a transition lottery trigger that triggers a transition lottery to AT state, The game configuration can increase the degree of expectation for transition to CZ, which will be described later.

<Random number judgment processing>
In the random number determination process, a random number value for lottery is acquired from the random number generator 115 for each game based on the start signal from the start switch 230, and the acquired random value is stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the internal lottery table.

<Lottery flag setting process>
In the lottery flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won is set from the non-winning state to the winning state. The lottery flag setting information is stored in the flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190. In the lottery flag setting process, the flag stored in the flag storage means 192 includes a lottery flag (carry-over flag) that can carry on the internal winning state for the next and subsequent games until winning, and the next and subsequent games regardless of the winning The game is provided with a lottery flag (carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to the non-internal winning state without carrying over the internal winning state. As the combination with which the former carry-over possible flag is associated, there are big bonuses (BB1, BB2), and the small combination and replay are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag.

(Reel control means 125)
The reel control means 125 controls the rotation and stop of the reels 3a to 3c.
Specifically, the reel control means 125 controls the rotation of the stepping motor 313 to rotate the reels 3a to 3c based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by the player pressing the start lever 11. Further, the reel control means 125 stops the stop corresponding to the reels 3a to 3c after the rotation speed of the reels 3a to 3c reaches a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute) and becomes a steady rotation. The pressing operation of the buttons 12a to 12c is validated. In this enabled state, when the stop switch 240 is activated by the player pressing the stop buttons 12a to 12c, the reel control means 125 is based on the reel stop control signal from the stop switch 240. Reel stop control processing is performed to stop the reels 3a to 3c in a manner corresponding to the lottery flag setting state (internal lottery result) by stopping the supply of drive pulses to the stepping motor 313 of 310.

  The stop control table is stored in the stop control table storage unit 193, and the reel at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated, that is, when the pressing operation of the stop buttons 12a to 12c is detected according to the setting state of the lottery flag. Correspondences between the pressing detection positions, which are positions 3a to 3c, and the actual stop positions are set. In the stop control table, a relationship between the press detection position and the number of sliding symbols indicating the amount of rotation from the press detection position to the actual stop position may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

  In the stop control table, when the flags associated with two or more types of different combinations are set to the internal winning state, each reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 is determined according to the priority order determined for each combination. Correspondences between positions 3a to 3c and actual stop positions of the respective reels 3a to 3c are set. In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, priorities are determined in the order of “replay> bonus (BB1, BB2)> small role (bell, watermelon, cherry, special small role)”. When the lottery flags relating to two or more types of winning combinations are set to the internal winning state, the higher priority is given to the symbols constituting the lower-priority symbols in accordance with the priority set for each winning combination. Control is performed to stop the reels 3a to 3c so that symbols constituting the winning combination are displayed on the winning determination lines L1 to L5.

In addition, the reel control means 125 performs so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing as control for stopping the reels 3a to 3c. Withdrawal processing means that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose lottery flag is set to the internal winning state stops on the winning determination lines L1 to L5, in other words, the winning combination can be won.) This is a control process for stopping 3a to 3c. On the other hand, in the kicking process, in other words, in order to prevent the symbol corresponding to the combination whose lottery flag is set to the non-internal winning state from stopping on the winning determination lines L1 to L5, the combination that has not been won is awarded. This is a control process for stopping the reels 3a to 3c. That is, in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, in order to realize such a pull-in process and a kick process, the lottery flag setting state, the pressing timing of the stop buttons 12a to 12c, the pressing order, and the stop of the already stopped reels The stop control table is set so that the stop positions of the reels 3a to 3c change according to the positions (or the types of symbols stopped on the winning determination lines L1 to L5).
As described above, the reel control means 125 can stop the symbol of the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the internal winning state in a winning form, while the symbol of the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the non-internal winning state is displayed. Control is performed to stop the reels 3a to 3c so that they cannot be stopped in the form of winning.

  Further, the reel control means 125 determines from the reference position (the frame detected by the reel index 315) of the reels 3a to 3c based on the reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reels 3a to 3c make one rotation. The rotation state of the reels 3a to 3c can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 313).

  Further, in the stop control table for determining the stop position of each rotating reel 3a to 3c, the number of frames required for each reel 3a to 3c to stop after the stop button 12a to 12c is pressed is 5 frames (0 The reel control means 125 displays the display window when an operation that triggers the stop of the stop buttons 12a to 12c is performed in the pull-in process or kick-off process related to the reels 3a to 3c. The reels 3a to 3c are controlled so as to be able to draw a symbol of a maximum of four frames ahead from a frame located in the four.

  As shown in FIG. 7, on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3a to 3c, bonus symbol 1 “red 7”, bonus symbol 2 “white 7”, watermelon symbol “WM”, bell symbol “BL”, cherry symbol “CH” The replay symbol “RP” and the dummy symbol “DM” are arrayed. Among them, the replay symbol “RP” and the bell symbol “BL” are arranged so that the interval is within 5 frames, and when those roles are won, the stop buttons 12a to 12c are pressed. The replay symbol “RP” and the bell symbol “BL” can be drawn on the winning determination lines L1 to L5 regardless of the operation timing, the order of pressing operations, and the like.

  Similarly, according to the symbol arrangement on the left reel 3a shown in FIG. 7, the bonus symbol 1 “red 7” and the bonus symbol 2 “white 7” are arranged 5 or more frames apart from each other. For this reason, in the game where the special small role 1 (see FIG. 8) is won, if the stop button 12a is pressed down for the bonus symbol 2 “white 7” on the left reel 3a, the special small role 1 can be won. In the game where the special small role 2 (see FIG. 8) has been won and the left reel 3a is operated to depress the stop button 12a aiming at the bonus symbol 1 “red 7”, the special small role 2 can be won. I can't do it. That is, when the special small combination is won by the internal lottery, the reel control means 125 makes the symbols constituting the selected special small combination (for special small combination 1, bonus symbol 1 “red 7”, special small combination 2 “white” For “7”, the special symbol won only when the stop button 12a is pressed at a timing at which the bonus symbol 2) can be drawn into the stop position on the winning determination lines L1 to L5 within 4 frames. A pull-in process for stopping the left reel 3a is performed so that a small role can be won.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the first big which is a big bonus is obtained by combining the symbols displayed on the winning determination lines L1 to L5 in a state where the reels 3a to 3c are stopped. Bonus (BB1), second big bonus (BB2), replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, and special small combination (special small combination 1, special small combination 2) are set. In addition, “ANY” in the symbol combination indicating the winning type of cherry shown in FIG. 8 indicates that any symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel may be used.

(Winning determination means 130)
The winning determination means 130 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of each symbol on the reels 3a to 3c.
Specifically, the winning determination unit 130 refers to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190, and the winning determination line L1 when all the reels 3a to 3c are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination displayed on L5 is a predetermined winning combination.

  Based on the determination result of the winning determination means 130, a winning process is executed. For example, when the replay is won, the replay process is performed by a replay processing unit 135 to be described later. When a small role (bell, watermelon, cherry, special small role) is won, the payout control unit 140 is selected. Thus, the medal payout control process is performed, and when the bonus (BB1, BB2) is won, the game state transition control means 145 performs a game state transition control process described later.

(Replay processing means 135)
When the replay is won, the replay processing means 135 performs a replay process that is a replay process for setting the same preparation state as that of the previous game without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. Specifically, when the replay is won, the replay processing unit 135 automatically inserts the same number of medals as the previous game without inserting the medals (including credit medals) held by the player. The automatic loading process is performed. After the automatic insertion process, the slot machine S enters a standby state for the next game start operation with the same winning determination line as the previous game set.

(Payout control means 140)
The payout control means 140 performs payout control processing related to payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when the small combination wins, the payout control means 140 determines the number of medals to be paid out based on a predetermined payout for each combination, and selects a medal corresponding to the determined number of payouts. Control to pay out the unit 320 is performed. When a plurality of types of small roles win simultaneously, the total number of medals paid out based on the payout of each winning combination is determined as the number of medals paid out. However, in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, there is an upper limit on the number of medals paid out in one game, and specifically 14 is the upper limit on the number of medals paid out. Further, the payout control unit 140 can manage the number of medals actually paid out from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325.

  Further, when the credit setting state is the credit permission state, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the payout is made for the number of credited medals stored in the credit storage area of the storage unit 190. A credit addition process for adding numbers is performed to virtually pay out medals. In addition, when a replay or big bonus (BB1, BB2) is won as a result of the game, no payout is set for the replay or big bonus, so that the actual medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320. Although there is no processing, processing (0 processing) is performed in which it is formally paid out 0 medals.

(Game state transition control means 145)
The gaming state transition control means 145 is a plurality of gaming states having different internal lottery modes based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition, a normal state, a big bonus internal state (BB1 internal state, BB2 internal state), and A game state transition control process for transitioning the game state between the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state) and the CZ state is performed. A single condition may be defined as a transition condition between gaming states, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are defined, the gaming state is based on the fact that a single condition is established among a plurality of predetermined conditions, or that all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are established. Can be transferred to another gaming state.

(Normal state)
The normal state (first game state) is a game state corresponding to an initial state in which no advantageous game or the like is generated among a plurality of types of game states, and transition from the normal state to the CZ state and bonus internal state is possible. It has become. Specifically, in the normal state, when the big bonus (BB1, BB2) is won, the bonus can be shifted to the internal state, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3, and the big bonus is set. An internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table in which bonuses (BB1, BB2) are set as lottery targets.

(Big bonus internal state)
The big bonus internal state is a gaming state where the big bonus is won in the internal lottery and the bonus game is not won in the winning game, and the transition is triggered. The winning probability of replay is improved and the internal lottery is won. Until the big bonus is won, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus won in the internal lottery is maintained in the winning state. When the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” or “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the winning form of the big bonus won in the internal lottery is displayed on the winning determination lines L1 to L5, the game The state transition control means 145 performs control to shift the gaming state from the big bonus internal state to the big bonus state.

(Big bonus state)
In the big bonus state, the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” or “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the winning mode of the big bonus in the internal state of the big bonus is displayed on the winning determination lines L1 to L5. It is a gaming state that shifts when triggered. In the big bonus state, the replay is set to the non-replay lottery state excluded from the internal lottery target, the big bonus is excluded from the internal lottery target, and the winning probability of the small role is also set to a high normal state An internal lottery is performed with reference to the lottery table. In other words, in the big bonus state, the small role is won more frequently than in other gaming states, and even in the no-play replay lottery state, it is advantageous to the player over the normal state and the big bonus internal state. Gaming state (advantageous gaming state).

  In the big bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the big bonus state is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the game related to the big bonus state, and a predetermined payout is made according to the winning bonus. When medals exceeding the upper limit are paid out, the gaming state transition control means 145 performs control to end the big bonus state and shift the gaming state to the normal state. For example, when the big bonus (BB1, BB2) is won, the upper limit number of payouts is set to 350.

(CZ (chance zone) state)
The CZ state (second game state) is a game state in which each time a game is played, a lottery for shifting to the AT state (advantageous game state) is triggered by winning of a combination (other than a miss). Note that the period of the CZ state is set to any one of 20, 30, and 50 from the start. Control such as AT transition in the normal state and the CZ state is performed by a CZ management means (chance zone management means) 160 described later.

(Game number counting means 150)
The game number counting means 150 is for counting the number of games when the game state is the normal state.
Specifically, when the game count unit 150 determines that the game state is the normal state, the count value stored in the game count storage unit 195 corresponds to one game count each time a game is played. When an increment process of adding a value (for example, 1) is performed and it is determined that an advantageous game state (for example, an AT state) has started, the count value stored in the game number storage means 195 is cleared and an initial value (for example, , “0”).

(Production control means 155)
The effect control means 155 performs general control related to effects of the slot machine S by performing effect state flag setting processing and effect device control.

(Production state flag setting process)
The effect control means 155 performs a process of setting an effect state flag for indicating which of the plurality of effect states is the current effect state during the game.
In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, as the setting state (effect state) of the effect state flag, the normal effect state in which the normal effect flag is set, and the big bonus winning effect state in which the BB winning effect flag is set (BB winning effect state) ), A big bonus effect state (BB effect state) in which the BB effect flag is set, a chance zone (CZ) effect state in which the CZ flag is set, a selection effect state in which the selection state flag is set, and an AT flag are set. The assist time (AT) state is provided, and the setting information of these effect state flags is stored in the flag storage means 192. In addition, the effect lottery table storage unit 197 stores a plurality of types of effect tables constructed from effect data for executing an effect corresponding to the effect state.

  The effect control unit 155 sets one flag from the plurality of flags described above based on the gaming state controlled by the game state transition control unit 145, and shifts the effect state based on the setting of the flag. In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, it can be set to any one of the normal effect flag, the selected effect flag, or the AT flag, and the effect state is based on the set flag. As described above, a transition is made to one of the normal effect state, the selected effect state, and the AT state. Further, when the gaming state is the CZ state, the CZ effect flag is set to shift to the CZ effect state, and when the game state is also the BB1 internal state or the BB2 internal state, the BB winning effect flag is set. When the BB winning effect state is entered and the BB1 state or the BB2 state is set, the BB effect flag is set and the BB effect state is entered.

  Specifically, the normal effect state can be shifted from any effect state of the CZ effect state, the selected effect state, the AT state, or the BB effect state, and the game state (CZ state) corresponding to each effect state. Alternatively, the transition can be made when the production state (selected production state, AT state) ends. At that time, the effect control means 155 clears (deletes) the effect flag corresponding to the immediately preceding effect state, and sets (sets) the normal effect flag.

  The selected effect state can be shifted from the normal effect state, and can be transferred when the CZ transfer lottery is won in the normal state (the player has acquired the right to transfer to CZ). At that time, the effect control means 155 clears the normal effect flag and sets the selected effect flag.

  The CZ effect state can be shifted from the selected effect state, and in the selected effect state, the player can determine the shift to the CZ state and shift to the CZ state as a trigger. At that time, the effect control means 155 clears the selected effect flag and sets the CZ effect flag.

  The AT state can be shifted from the normal effect state, the CZ effect state, and the selected effect state, and can be transferred when the game state has shifted from the normal state to the AT state. At that time, the effect control means 155 clears the effect flag corresponding to the immediately preceding effect state and sets the AT flag.

  The BB winning effect state can be shifted from the normal effect state, the CZ effect state, the selected effect state, or the AT state, and can be shifted when triggered by the transition from the normal state or the like to the BB internal state. At that time, the effect control means 155 clears the effect flag corresponding to the immediately preceding effect state, and sets the BB winning effect flag.

  The BB effect state can be shifted from the BB winning effect state, and can be shifted in response to the shift from the BB internal state to the BB state. At that time, the effect control means 155 clears the BB winning effect flag and sets the BB effect flag.

(Director control)
The effect control unit 155 is based on the effect data stored in the effect table of the effect lottery table storage unit 197 of the storage unit 190, the display effect performed by the effect display unit 5, the sound effect performed via the speaker 6, or the effect Control related to the lighting effect performed through the lamp 7 is performed.
Specifically, the production control means 155 is arranged in accordance with the medal insertion into the medal insertion slot 9, the operation of the bet button 10, the start lever 11, the stop buttons 12a to 12c, the payout at the time of winning the winning combination of the role, or In response to the occurrence of a game event such as a change in the game state, the game is produced by performing control to perform various productions, and the game is excited.

(Production control in BB winning production state, BB production state)
When the production state is the BB winning production state, the production control means 155 continuously announces the bonus winning in a special production mode different from the normal production state, and when the production state is the BB production state, the special production mode is different from the normal production state. The control which performs the production | presentation which announces the winning of a small role in a special production mode is performed.

(Production control in AT state)
The effect control means 155 executes a special effect that informs (assistances) the winning of the special small role in the game when the special small role is won in the internal lottery when the production state flag is set to the AT state. Control. Specifically, the production control unit 155 determines whether or not the production state is the AT state, and on the condition that the production state flag is set to the AT state, the special small role won by the internal lottery is determined. Control for displaying the effect image informing the type in the display area of the effect display unit 5 is performed.

  For example, in a game in which special small role 1 is won by internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 9, as a special effect, a symbol combination “red 7 / BL / BL” indicating the winning mode of special small role 1 is notified to the player. An effect image for notifying the effect that red 7 is aimed at the reel 3 a is displayed in the display area of the effect display unit 5. On the other hand, in the game in which the special small role 2 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 10, an effect image for informing the player of the symbol combination “white 7 / BL / BL” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 An effect image that informs the reel 3 a that the white 7 is aimed is displayed in the display area of the effect display unit 5. As a special effect, the lamp or LED (for example, red or white) corresponding to the type of the special small role selected by operating the effect lamp 7 is turned on, or the type of the special small role selected from the speaker 6 is turned on. A corresponding sound may be output.

  As described above, the slot machine S according to the present embodiment, in a game in which the setting state of the performance state flag is the AT state, when the special small role is won, the special that notifies the player of the type of the special small role that has been won. By performing an effect, a gaming state in which a medal is more easily obtained is more likely when the effect state flag is set to the AT state than when the effect state flag is set to the normal effect state.

(Production control in CZ production state)
When the setting state of the effect state flag is the CZ effect state, the effect control means 155 is more tense than the other effect states in accordance with the game state in which the lottery to the AT state is executed every time the game is performed. Control to execute a certain effect is performed. Further, when the effect state is the CZ effect state, similarly to the AT state, control for executing the special effect is performed in the game where the special small role is won by the internal lottery.

(Production control in selected production state)
When the production state is the selected production state, the production control means 155 selects “CZ state transition (CZ entry)” and “game number addition (game number addition)” described later as production objects, as shown in FIG. The control which displays on the display area of the production | presentation display part 5 in the possible mode is performed. In addition, the effect control means 155 displays a cursor CR indicating which one of the effect objects indicating “CZ state transition” or “game number addition” is selected in accordance with the operation of the jog dial 62 by the player. Control is performed so that the effect mode indicating that the selected effect object is determined is displayed in the display area of the effect display unit 5 in accordance with the operation of the decision button 63.

(CZ management means 160)
The CZ management means (chance zone management means) 160 performs control related to a chance zone (CZ) in which a lottery that triggers the transition to the AT state is performed.

(CZ lottery process)
The CZ management unit 160 refers to a chance zone lottery table (not shown) with a chance of winning a specific small role (for example, watermelon, cherry) that is an opportunity for CZ transition when the gaming state is a normal state. A lottery (CZ transition lottery) for determining whether or not to shift to (CZ) is performed.

(CZ game number lottery process)
After winning the CZ transition lottery (giving the player the right to transition to CZ), the CZ manager 160 draws the number of games in the CZ state when the transition is confirmed by the selection unit 165 described later. (CZ game frequency lottery) is performed.
Specifically, the CZ management unit 160 obtains a predetermined random number value, and the CZ game number of times corresponding to the random number value is 0 (out of), 20 times, 30 times, 50 times, etc. The CZ game number lottery is performed with reference to the CZ game number lottery table storing the CZ count value set so as to correspond to the number of games related to the state.
Further, the CZ management unit 160 stores the CZ count value determined by the lottery in the CZ game number storage unit 196 and sets a CZ flag in the flag storage unit 192.
Further, the CZ management means 160 performs lottery for the number of CZ games each time a game is played in the CZ state, and a value corresponding to one game number from the CZ count value stored in the CZ game number storage means 196 ( For example, a decrement process for subtracting 1) is performed, and the CZ flag is deleted from the flag storage unit 192 based on the fact that the CZ count value has become, for example, “0” by the decrement process, and the CZ gaming state is terminated.

(Selection means 165)
When the selection means 165 wins the CZ transition lottery by the CZ management means 160 (the player has acquired the right to transition to CZ), the selection means 165 transitions the gaming state to the CZ state (hereinafter simply referred to as “CZ state transition”). In other words, a selection process is performed in which whether or not the count value lottery by the addition game number lottery means 170 described later is added to the game number storage means 195 is determined according to the operation of the jog dial 62 and the decision button 63 by the player.

Specifically, the selection unit 165 determines that the CZ transition lottery by the CZ management unit 160 has been won, and the operation of the dial switch 250 and the determination switch 260 is changed to “CZ state transition” or “game count addition”. Is enabled as a means for selecting one of the above, and a selection state flag is set in the flag storage means 192.
Then, based on the input signal by the operation of the dial switch 250, either “transition of CZ state” or “addition of the number of games” is selected, and the selected state is set based on the input signal by the operation of the decision switch 260. Decide either.

(Additional game number lottery means 170)
Based on the fact that the selection means 165 determines the above-mentioned “addition of the number of games”, the addition game number lottery means 170 draws an addition value to be added to the count value stored in the game number storage means 195 (addition). Value lottery), and the addition value determined as a result of the lottery is added to the count value of the game number storage means 195.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the addition value lottery, the probability that the addition value is drawn by the relationship with the count value is set. As the count value is smaller, there is a possibility that more addition values may be drawn. Yes, the larger the count value, the higher the possibility that a smaller added value will be drawn. This balances the advantage to the player in “CZ state transition” and “adding the number of games”. Thus, the count value reaches the specified value by adding the addition value selected by the addition game number lottery means 170 to the count value. Further, if the count value exceeds the specified value as a result of the addition, it is handled as the same value as the specified value.

  Specifically, when the count values are “0 to 200” and “201 to 400”, the probability that “10” is selected as the added value is “50%”, and the probability that “20” is also selected is “ “25%”, the probability of selecting “30” is “15%”, the probability of selecting “40” is “5%”, the probability of selecting “50” is “3%”, The probability that “100” is selected is set to be “2%”. When the count value is “401 to 600”, the probability that “10” is selected as the added value is “64%”, the probability that “20” is selected is “20%”, and “30” is also selected. The probability that “40” is selected is “4%”, the probability that “50” is selected is “2%”, and the probability that “100” is selected is “1”. % ". When the count value is “601 to 900”, the probability that “10” is selected as the added value is “75%”, the probability that “20” is selected is “15%”, and “30” is also selected. The probability that “40” is selected is “3%”, the probability that “50” is selected is “1.5%”, and the probability that “100” is also selected is “5%”. It is set to be “0.5%”. When the count value is “901 to 999”, the probability that “10” is selected as the addition value is “80%”, the probability that “20” is selected is “10%”, and “30” is also selected. The probability is “3%”, the probability that “40” and “50” are selected is “1%”, and the probability that “100” is selected is “0%”.

The addition game number lottery means 170 determines the determination of “addition of the number of games” by the selection means 165, performs the addition lottery based on the probability based on the determination, and determines the added value determined as a result of the addition lottery. Then, it is added to the count value of the game number storage means 195.
By adding the added value to the count value of the number-of-games storage means 195, the count value approaches the specified number of games that triggers the transition to the AT state. Therefore, it is surely advantageous without consuming medals for the added value. It is possible to shorten the time for the transition to the gaming state.

(AT management means 175)
A transition opportunity to the AT state (advantageous game state) is set according to a lottery or a case where the number of games reaches a specified number, and the AT management means (advantageous game management means) 175 has a respective transition opportunity. Management related to.

(AT lottery)
In the CZ gaming state, the AT management means 175 performs a lottery (first AT lottery) related to the transition to the AT state every time a game is performed, and in the first AT lottery, the winning of a combination (other than a miss) is a predetermined opportunity. Whether or not the random number value for the AT lottery was acquired, and the acquired random number value was compared with the first AT lottery table stored in the production lottery table storage means 197, and the AT lottery was won according to the comparison result Determine whether or not. In the first AT lottery table, for example, each of the random numbers for AT lottery is associated with “normal winning”, “special winning”, or “out of”, and as a result of the AT lottery, winning ( In the case of normal winning or special winning), an AT flag is set in the flag storage means 192, and control for starting the AT state from the next game is performed. As described above, the game count unit 150 resets the count value stored in the game count storage unit 195 to 0 when the AT state starts. In the first AT lottery, the slot machine S of the present embodiment is set such that the probability of “normal winning” is 25%, the probability of “special winning” is 5%, and the probability of “out” is 70%. .

  On the other hand, the AT management unit 175 determines that the count value counted by the game number counting unit 150 and stored in the game number storage unit 195 becomes the same value as the prescribed value determined by lottery of the prescribed game number lottery unit 180 described later. As a trigger, one of the predetermined AT lottery random values is acquired, the acquired random number value is compared with the second AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197, and 1 is selected according to the comparison result. The second AT lottery for determining the two winning modes is performed. In the second AT lottery table, for example, each of the random numbers for AT lottery is excluded from the outlier and is associated with either “normal winning” or “special winning”, and either winning as a result of the lottery When winning in the mode, the AT management unit 175 performs control to set the AT flag in the flag storage unit 192 and start the AT state from the next game. The slot machine S of the present embodiment is set so that the probability of “normal winning” is 20% and the probability of “special winning” is 80% in the second AT lottery.

  For example, when a value “300” corresponding to 300 game times is set in a prescribed game number storage unit 198 described later, the game number counting unit 150 updates the count value of the game number storage unit 195 in increments. When the count value becomes 300, that is, the value (300) stored in the prescribed game number storage means 198 and the count value (300) stored in the game number counting means 150 are the same value. When the determination is made, the second AT lottery is performed, and based on the lottery result, an AT flag is set in the flag storage unit 192 and the AT state is started.

(Additional value setting process)
The AT management means 175 performs a process of setting a predetermined addition value to the count value of the AT end determination counter 200 based on the winning of the AT lottery. In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the addition values set when the result of the AT lottery is “normal winning” or “special winning” are set to be different.

  Specifically, when the result of the AT lottery is “Normal Winning”, “50” is set in the AT end determination counter 200 as a count value corresponding to 50 games, and the “Special Winning” is also set. In some cases, “300” is set in the AT end determination counter 200 as a count value corresponding to 300 games. The added value is not limited to the above example, and can be set arbitrarily. In addition, when the small role or the like (cherry, watermelon, etc.) is won in the game in the AT state, the count value of the AT end determination counter 200 It may be possible to add a predetermined added value to.

(AT end judgment)
The AT management means 175 performs a decrement process for subtracting a value (for example, “1”) corresponding to the number of times of one game from the count value of the AT end determination counter 200 every time a game is played in the AT state. The decrement process of the count value of the AT end determination counter 200 is started from the next game of the game won in the AT lottery. Then, based on the count value of the AT end determination counter 200 reaching, for example, “0”, the AT management unit 175 determines that the AT state end condition is satisfied, and is set in the flag storage unit 192. The AT flag is cleared and the AT state is terminated.

(Regular game number lottery means 180)
The specified game number lottery means 180 performs a specified game number lottery (specified game number lottery) that can trigger the transition to the next AT state when the AT state ends.
As shown in FIG. 14, for example, in the specified game number lottery, the probability is set so as to correspond to each predetermined game section (hereinafter referred to as specified game number distribution), and in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, The probability that “200” is selected as the specified value corresponding to the specified number of games is 1%, the probability that “500” is selected is 4%, and the probability that “600” or “700” is also selected is 10%. %, The probability that “800”, “900”, or “1000” is selected is set to be 25%.
Further, the prescribed game number lottery means 180 determines whether or not the AT state has ended, and performs the prescribed game number lottery based on the probability based on the determination that the AT state has ended. As a result of the prescribed game number lottery, The specified value is set in the specified game number storage means 198, and when the setting of the slot machine S is changed, the specified game number lottery is performed.

  Note that the function of the slot machine S of the present embodiment can be virtually realized by a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, a program that causes a computer to function as the game control means 100 of the slot machine S of the present embodiment is downloaded by downloading it from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. Function can be realized. In the above computer system, the input means corresponding to the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc. are those for operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.) or a controller. This function can be realized by virtually assigning these functions. In the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements. Instead of these, these functions can be virtually realized by controlling an image displayed and output on the effect display device.

(Processing flow of the slot machine S of this embodiment)
The outline of the game process of the slot machine S of the present embodiment will be described based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 15, the game number counting means 150 is based on the fact that the start signal from the start switch 230 is input based on the player pressing the start lever 11 (YES in S100). Is determined to be the normal state (YES in S105), the count value of the game number storage means 195 is incremented (S110). When the AT management unit 175 determines that the count value stored in the number-of-games storage unit 195 and the specified value determined by the lottery of the specified game number lottery unit 180 are the same value (YES in S115), As shown in FIG. 16, the second AT lottery is performed (S116). As a result of the lottery, in the case of normal winning (YES in S117), for example, “50” is set as the count value of the AT end determination counter 200 (S118), and the AT flag is set in the flag storage unit 192 (S119). On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is not a normal win (NO in S117) and a special win is made (S120), for example, “300” is set as the count value of the AT end determination counter 200 (S121), and the AT is stored in the flag storage means 192. A flag is set (S119). The game control means 100 (AT management means 175) performs control to start the AT state from the next game in which the AT flag is set as described above.

  Returning to FIG. 15, it is determined that the count value stored in the number-of-games storage unit 195 and the specified value determined by the lottery of the specified game number lottery unit 180 are not the same value (NO in S115), and the CZ transition opportunity If the winning cherry or watermelon is won (YES in S123), the CZ management means 160 performs a CZ transition lottery (S125). As a result of the CZ transition lottery, if the winning is made (YES in S130), the selection means 165 performs a selection process for selecting either “CZ state transition” or “game number subtraction” (S135). When “CZ state transition” is confirmed according to the operation of the jog dial 62 and the decision button 63 by the player (YES in S140), as shown in FIG. 17, the CZ management means 160 performs the CZ game number lottery (S141). As a result of the lottery, the determined CZ count value is set in the CZ game number storage means 196 (S142), and the CZ flag is set in the flag storage means 192 (S143). The game control means 100 (CZ management means 160) performs control to start the CZ state from the next game in which the CZ flag is set as described above.

Returning to FIG. 15, when “addition of number of games” is confirmed (S150) instead of “CZ state transition” (NO in S140) according to the operation of the jog dial 62 and the decision button 63 by the player, the number of added games is drawn. The means 170 performs an addition value lottery (S155), and the addition value determined as a result of the addition lottery is added to the count value of the game number storage means 195. As a result of the addition, if the count value is equal to or greater than the specified value (YES in S170), the second AT lottery is performed as shown in FIG.
If NO in step S100, the process of S100 is repeated. If NO in steps S105, S123, S130, S140, and S170, the game process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the prescribed game number lottery means 180 determines the end of the AT state (YES in S400), the prescribed game number lottery means 180 performs the prescribed game number lottery (S410), and determines the prescribed value determined as a result of the lottery. Set in the game number storage means 198.

  According to the game processing as described above, depending on the situation, such as when it is better to digest the game to the specified number and shift to the AT state, or when it is better for the player to shift to the AT state by lottery by CZ on their own , Because the player can select an opportunity to enter the AT state (lottery), for example, the situation just before the ceiling that it is likely to reach the ceiling and obtain a large profit if the number of games is exhausted Thus, in the chance zone, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling disappointed (so-called defeat) when the profit less than the high profit that can be expected when reaching the ceiling is obtained. Even in situations other than the above, the player can strategically advance the game according to his / her choice, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the following modifications and changes can be made to the present embodiment without departing from the gist of the present invention.
(Modification 1)
As shown in FIG. 19, an AT start determination counter 199 for determining the start of the AT state by the AT management unit 175 is provided in the storage unit 190. Specifically, the AT start determination counter 199 stores a specified value (for example, “200”) determined as a result of the specified game number lottery by the specified game number lottery means 180 as the count value. When the AT management means 175 determines that the game state is the normal state, the AT management means 175 determines a value corresponding to the number of games for one time from the count value stored in the AT start determination counter 199 each time a game is played (for example, 1 ) Is decremented. The decrementing process of the count value of the AT start determination counter 199 is started from the next game of the game in which the AT state is finished. Then, 200 games are played, and when the count value of the AT start determination counter 199 reaches, for example, “0”, the AT management means 175 obtains one of the predetermined AT lottery random values. Then, the obtained random number value is compared with the second AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage means 197, and one winning mode (normal winning or special winning) is determined according to the comparison result. I do.

  As described above, since the AT management unit 175 and the AT start determination counter 199 perform the alternative functions of the game number counting unit 150, the game number storage unit 195, and the specified game number storage unit 198, the slot machine of the present embodiment described above. The game number counting means 150, the game number storage means 195, and the prescribed game number storage means 198 in S can be omitted.

  In this case, the selection means 165 can determine “game number subtraction” in which a subtraction value described later is subtracted from the count value of the AT start determination counter 199 instead of “game number addition”. Instead of the means 170, a subtraction game number lottery means 171 is provided. The subtraction game number lottery means 171 performs a subtraction value lottery (subtraction value lottery) for subtracting the count value stored in the AT start determination counter 199 based on the fact that the selection means 165 determines “game number subtraction”. The subtraction value determined as a result of the subtraction lottery is subtracted from the count value of the AT start determination counter 199.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the subtraction value lottery, the probability that the subtraction value is drawn by the relationship with the count value is set, and the larger the count value, the larger the subtraction value may be drawn. The smaller the count value, the less likely (or none).
Specifically, when the count value is “1 to 99”, the probability that “10” is selected as the subtraction value is “80%”, the probability that “20” is selected is “10%”, and “ The probability that “30” is selected is “3%”, the probability that “40” and “50” are selected is “1%”, and the probability that “100” is also selected is “0%”. Is set. When the count value is “100 to 399”, the probability that “10” is selected as the subtraction value is “75%”, the probability that “20” is selected is “15%”, and “30” is also selected. The probability that “40” is selected is “3%”, the probability that “50” is selected is “1.5%”, and the probability that “100” is also selected is “5%”. It is set to be “0.5%”. When the count value is “400 to 599”, the probability that “10” is selected as the subtraction value is “64%”, the probability that “20” is selected is “20%”, and “30” is also selected. The probability that “40” is selected is “4%”, the probability that “50” is selected is “2%”, and the probability that “100” is selected is “1”. % ". When the count value is “600 to 799” or “800 to 999”, the probability that “10” is selected as the subtraction value is “50%”, and the probability that “20” is selected is “25%”. The probability that “30” is selected is “15%”, the probability that “40” is selected is “5%”, the probability that “50” is selected is “3%”, and “100” is also selected. Is set to be “2%”.

  Since the subtraction value is subtracted from the count value of the AT start determination counter 199 by the subtraction game number lottery means 171, the count value approaches a value (for example, “0”) that triggers the transition to the AT state. It is possible to reliably reduce the time for the transition to the advantageous gaming state without consuming the medal of the minute.

(Modification 2)
The lottery probability of the addition value lottery by the addition game number lottery means 170 is always constant regardless of the count value. For example, regardless of the count value, the probability that “10” is always selected as the addition value is “50%”, the probability that “20” is selected is “25%”, and “30” is also selected. The probability is “15%”, the probability that “40” is selected is “5%”, the probability that “50” is selected is “3%”, and the probability that “100” is also selected is “2%”. To be set to be.

(Modification 3)
Instead of the addition game number lottery means 170, an addition game number selection means (not shown) is provided. The addition game number selection means selects a predetermined fixed value (for example, a value “30” corresponding to the number of games for 30 times) as the addition value (addition value selection), and adds it to the count value.

Further, the addition game number selection means may select a variation value that varies according to the count value stored in the game number storage means 195. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, when the count value is “0 to 200”, “300” is selected as the addition value, and when the count value is “201 to 400”, “200” is selected as the addition value. When the count value is “401 to 600”, “100” is selected as the addition value, and when the count value is “601 to 900”, “50” is selected as the addition value and the count value is “901 to 999”. ”,“ 10 ”is selected as the addition value.
Thus, since a constant value or a variation value corresponding to the count value can be reliably added to the count value, a player who wants to play a game steadily can proceed with the game.
It should be noted that the addition game number lottery means 170 and the addition game number selection means are respectively provided so that the selection means selects whether the player determines the addition value by lottery or the addition value by selection. Good.

(Modification 4)
A so-called “push order” is set instead of the above-mentioned special small combination (special small combination 1, special small combination 2). The “push order combination” is a “combination” in which a winning combination is given when the pressing order of the pressing operation of the stop buttons 12a to 12c is correct, and no winning combination is won or a different combination is won. Specifically, when the pressing order of the pressing operation (for example, the pressing order bell) is correct, the winning order is won and nine medals are paid out. When the answer is incorrect, the kicking process is performed on the winning determination lines L1 to L5. No payout is made so as not to stop any of the winning combinations, or a difference is provided in the payout number between the correct answer and the incorrect answer so that a predetermined winning combination (not shown) wins and pays out one piece.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the AT state, the effect control unit 155 establishes (wins) a push order (for example, a push order bell) as a special effect in a game where the push order is won in the internal lottery. Then, control is performed to display in the display area of the effect display unit 5 an effect image for notifying the player of the order of the stop operations of the stop buttons 12a to 12c set in advance as the correct pressing order. As a special effect, auxiliary lamps (not shown) provided below the display window 4 of the front door 2 in correspondence with the reels 3a to 3c are used, and the player's stop button in the order in which the reels 3a to 3c are to be stopped. Illuminates in accordance with the pressing operation of 12a to 12c, and outputs a voice ("press right", "press center", "press left", etc.) to notify the pressing order of the stop buttons 12a to 12c from the speaker 6 You may make it let it.

  Due to this special effect (push order notification) in the AT state, the player is not aware of the symbol (without pressing the symbol), and simply presses the stop buttons 12a to 12c according to the effect, so that the normal game (normal effect) You can expect to win more medals than

(Modification 5)
As a gaming state managed by the gaming state transition control means 145, a replay time state in which the winning probability of replay is set higher (about 1 / 1.3) than the normal state is set.
In this case, special replays (special replay 1 and special replay 2) that are not shown are set as transition triggers (RT transition triggers) related to the replay time state, and normal replay and special replay are simultaneously performed in the internal lottery table. A winning area of “push order replay” to win is provided.
When the winning area of this “push order replay” is won, the special replay 1 is performed when the stop buttons 12a to 12c are stopped in the order previously set as the correct push order (the push order is correct). Is selected and the special replay 2 is set to win if the stop operation of the stop buttons 12a to 12c is not performed in the order set in advance as the correct answer pressing order (the pressing order is incorrect). .
When the special replay 1 wins in the normal state, the state shifts to the replay time state, and when the special replay 2 wins in the replay time state, the state shifts to the normal state.

  In other words, the transition from the normal state to the replay time state is triggered by the winning of special replay 1 by the correct push order at the time of winning in the push order replay winning area, and the transition from the replay time state to the normal state is a push order replay. The special replay 2 won by winning an incorrect answer in the pressing order at the time of winning in the winning area.

Here, in the AT state, when the winning area of the push order replay is won, a special effect for notifying the push order is performed. Therefore, the player simply presses the stop buttons 12a to 12c in accordance with the effect to enter the replay time state. It is possible to shift and maintain the state.
As a result, a so-called ART (assist replay time) state is established. In the ART state, the RT state with a high replay win probability is maintained for a predetermined period, and the correct answer push order is announced when the push order (special small role) is won. This is an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to a player who increases the number of medals as a result of winning a special small role.
In addition, the transition opportunity which concerns on a replay time state is not limited to said aspect.

S slot machine, 3 reel, 5 effect display unit, 6 speaker, 7 effect lamp, 100 game control means, 145 game state transition control means, 150 game number count means, 155 effect control means, 160 CZ management means, 165 selection means , 170 addition game number lottery means, 171 subtraction game number lottery means, 175 AT management means, 180 specified game number lottery means, 190 storage means, 192 flag storage means, 195 game number storage means, 196 CZ game number storage means, 197 Effect lottery table storage means, 198 prescribed game number storage means, 199 AT start determination counter, 200 AT end determination counter 230 start switch, 240 stop switch, 250 dial switch, 260 determination switch

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols according to a predetermined arrangement;
Production means capable of informing the production according to the game situation;
Based on a predetermined lottery probability, the winning combination is lottery, and the reel is controlled to stop in a manner according to the lottery result, and the first gaming state capable of shifting to an advantageous gaming state more advantageous to the player, and in an advantageous transition probability to the game state and a game control means capable of controlling the according to the transition of the second game condition that is set higher than the first game state gaming machine,
The game control means includes
Game number counting means for counting the number of games related to the first gaming state;
Advantageous game management means for performing transition control to the advantageous game state based on the fact that the number of games counted by the game number counting means has reached a prescribed number of games determined at a predetermined opportunity;
On the basis of a predetermined lottery result, and before Symbol the second rights can be granted a chance zone management means of transition to a gaming state,
When the chance zone management means grants the right to transition to the second gaming state , according to the player's selection operation, the confirmation of the transition of the second gaming state or the number of games related to the first gaming state A selection means for selecting one of the additions;
A game machine comprising: an addition game number determination means for determining the number of games to be added based on selection of addition of the number of games according to the first game state.

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