JP6465905B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a slot machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a plurality of combination flags including a combination of a combination having a push order (hereinafter referred to as a “push order combination flag”) by performing internal drawing based on a lever operation by a player. Among these, one flag is established as a winning flag. When the player presses the stop switch in the push order for winning the specific push order included in the push order flag that has been won by the internal lottery, A specific pushing order wins (see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-059691, A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, in a gaming state other than ART (assist replay time), the player cannot know that the push forward flag has been established. Therefore, even if the push order flag is established, as a result of the player accidentally pushing the stop switch in the correct push order, the specific push order corresponding to the push order flag only wins.

  The object of the present invention is that there is a possibility that a specific push order will win if the first stop of the stop switch by the player is correct even if the push order for winning the push order is not notified. By suggesting that there is a game machine that is rich in fun.

The present invention comprises a plurality of rotating reels each displaying a plurality of symbols,
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels based on a player's operation;
A plurality of stop switches that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels and stop the rotating reels that are rotating based on an operation of the player;
An internal drawing is performed based on the operation of the start switch by the player, and an operation order for winning by the player operating the stop switch in a predetermined operation order is determined for each operation order. An internal lottery section that establishes one flag as a winning flag among a plurality of winning flags including a winning combination flag (hereinafter referred to as an “operation order combination flag”);
A gaming state control unit that switches a gaming state between a general gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the general gaming state;
Only when the operation order flag is established as the winning flag during the advantageous gaming state, the specific operation order among the plurality of operation orders included in the operation order flag is won. An informing unit for informing the operation order;
In order for the stop switch operated by the player at the beginning of the game to win the specific operation order when the operation order flag is established as the winning flag during the general gaming state In the case of a stop switch to be operated first, the suggestion unit that suggests to the player that the specific operation order will win depending on the order of the stop switch that the player subsequently operates,
A state transition lottery unit for performing a state transition lottery for determining whether to shift the gaming state from the general gaming state to the advantageous gaming state;
A push order determination unit for determining at what timing the stop switch of the plurality of stop switches is operated by the player;
Prepared,
The pushing order determination unit determines that the operation order flag is established as the winning flag during the first predetermined number of games set during the general gaming state, and the player operates the game at the beginning of the game. next the I initially stop switch der should be operated in order to stop switch to win the specific operation sequence combination, in order to stop switch said player then operated to prize the specific operation order officers The operation order flag is established as the winning flag, and the stop switch operated by the player at the beginning of the game wins the specific operation order. A stop switch to be operated first for the player to operate, and the stop switch operated next by the player is to Any of the cases were not the stop switch to be operated to measure the number of times as a generation number,
The state transition lottery unit changes the winning probability of the state transition lottery according to the number of generations ,
The specific operation order is first set so that the operation order flag is established as the winning flag and the stop switch operated by the player at the beginning of the game wins the specific operation order. It is a stop switch to be operated, and if the stop switch operated next by the player is a stop switch to be operated in order to win the specific operation order, it is a role to be sure to win.
It is a gaming machine.

Further, in the present invention, the state transition lottery unit gradually or stepwise increases the winning probability of the state transition lottery as the number of generations increases during the predetermined number of games, It is preferable that the winning probability of the state transition drawing is lowered gradually or step by step as the number of generations decreases.

In the present invention, the push order determination unit calculates a required number of games required until the generation number reaches a predetermined number after the generation number reaches a predetermined number last time, and the state transition drawing unit It is preferable to change the winning probability of the state transition drawing according to the number of generations and the required number of games.

  According to the present invention, even when the push order for winning the push order is not notified, there is a possibility that the specific push order will win if the first stop of the stop switch by the player is correct. By suggesting that there is, it is possible to provide an amusing gaming machine.

It is a front view of the slot machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing an arrangement of symbols on a rotating reel in the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an effective line of the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view for explaining RT transition of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the format contained in the internal lottery table of the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the format contained in the internal lottery table of the slot machine of FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing suggestion processing in the slot machine of FIG. 1.

(Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a slot machine as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 1 is a view showing a housing 10 of the slot machine 1. A front door 100 is provided on the front surface of the housing 10.

  The front door 100 includes a light-transmitting reel window 200 at the center thereof. The reel window 200 is arranged such that a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface of each rotary reel 20 described later can be visually recognized.

Above the reel window 200, a liquid crystal screen 3 for performing various effects during the game, an electrical decoration (not shown), and a speaker (not shown) are provided.
The liquid crystal screen 3 displays various effect videos during the game.
The illumination part is turned on or off in a predetermined pattern when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
The speaker outputs predetermined BGM and SE (sound effect) when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  An operation unit 4 is provided below the reel window 200. The operation unit 4 includes an insertion port 41, a bet switch 42, a lever 43, a stop switch 40, a settlement switch (not shown), a stored medal display unit (not shown), and the like.

  A medal as an example of a game medium is inserted into the insertion slot 41. In addition, a medal sensor (not shown) is provided at the insertion port 41. The medal sensor detects the insertion of a medal into the insertion slot 41 by the player and outputs a detection signal.

The bet switch 42 is used when the player bets medals.
The lever 43 functions as a start switch that rotates each rotary reel 20.
Each stop switch 40 is provided corresponding to each rotary reel 20, and is used when the player stops each rotary reel 20 being rotated.
Each switch of these operation units 4 outputs an operation signal based on the player's operation.

  Furthermore, a payout port 51 for paying out medals and a lower tray 52 for storing medals paid out from the payout port 51 are provided at the lower part of the operation unit 4.

  In addition to these, as shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a rotating reel unit 2 and a control unit 6. The rotary reel unit 2 and the control unit 6 are disposed inside the housing 10 together with a power supply device (not shown) for turning on / off the main power supply of the slot machine 1.

  The rotary reel unit 2 includes three rotary reels 20 having an arrangement of symbols as shown in FIG. 3, and three stepping motors 21 for driving them. The rotary reel unit 2 is disposed near the center inside the housing 10.

  The stepping motor 21 in the present embodiment stops the rotation of the rotary reel 20 within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch 40 is operated. Further, the stepping motor 21 rotates once in 504 steps. Thereby, the rotating reel rotates at a speed of 80 rotations / minute. That is, the step to be advanced within 190 milliseconds is 127 steps.

  The rotation and stop of the rotary reel 20 and the stepping motor 21 are controlled by a rotation start control unit 611 and a rotation stop control unit 612 described later.

<Description of the game>
The player first bets medals on the slot machine 1 by inserting medals from the insertion slot 41 or using medals (credits) stored by operating the bet switch 42. When a predetermined number of medals are bet on the slot machine 1, the effective line L is activated. Thereafter, the lever 43 can be operated, that is, the game can be started.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the effective line L includes one horizontal upper line. In the present embodiment, when three sheets of Max Bet (Max Bet) are used, one effective line L (upper line) is activated.

  In addition, in the following, not only the case where a medal payout such as a bell or watermelon wins, but also a symbol corresponding to replay, RT transition lip, cherry lip, bell spilled eyes, SB spilled eyes, or 1 type BB Matching on the effective line L may also be expressed as winning.

  One game in the present embodiment refers to a series of operations in which a player operates the bet switch 42, the lever 43, and the stop switch 40 to obtain a game result (including medal payout processing). Specifically, when the lever 43 is operated in a state where a game can be started, an internal lottery for determining a winning flag is performed and the rotation of each rotary reel 20 is started.

  In this state, when any of the stop switches 40 is operated, the rotary reel 20 corresponding to the operated stop switch 40 is stopped. All the rotating reels 20 are stopped, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the combination of symbols aligned (winned) on the effective line L. Thereby, one game is completed.

<Description of gaming state (RT transition)>
As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 has a normal gaming state (RT0, RT1, RT2), an ART gaming state (RT3), and an accessory continuous actuating device (1 type BB) related to a first type special character. 1 type BB gaming state (RT4) that is a state in which is operating.

  The normal gaming state includes a normal gaming state 0 (RT0), a normal gaming state 1 (RT1), and a normal gaming state 2 (RT2).

  The normal gaming state 0 (RT0) is a gaming state that shifts after a prescribed number of medals are paid out in the 1-type BB gaming state or when the RAM provided in the control unit 6 is cleared.

  The normal gaming state 1 (RT1) is shifted when the SB (single bonus) flag is established when the gaming state is RT0, and when the player misses the SB and the RT transition SB spilling is won. A gaming state.

  The normal gaming state 2 (RT2) is a gaming state that shifts when the RT2 transition lip flag is established and the RT2 transition lip is won when the gaming state is RT1. If the player misses SB when the gaming state is RT2 and the RT transition SB spillover wins, the gaming state transitions from RT2 to RT1.

  The ART gaming state (RT3) is when the ART lottery is won, and when the gaming state is RT2, the RT3 transition lip flag is established by the internal lottery and the RT3 transition lip is won. It is a gaming state to be transferred. The ART game state is a state in which a replay (replay) winning probability is higher than in the normal game states 0 to 2.

  Once the gaming state has shifted to ART, the push order (operation order) for winning the push order (operation order) until the end of the ART after the game period (number of ART games) that can be played in ART has elapsed. Assistance to notify is continued. In this assist, a push order for winning a specific push order among a plurality of push orders defined for each push order in one push order flag (operation order flag) is notified. In the present embodiment, for example, the push order “RT3 transition lip” in the combination flag “RT3 transition lip 1” and the push order “middle stage bell” in the combination flag “left middle right bell” are specified pushes. Corresponds to the order.

  Note that after the gaming state has shifted to ART, even if the gaming state has shifted to RT1 due to winning of the RT transition SB spill, the assist continues. In this case, after shifting from RT1 to RT2, the gaming state returns to ART by shifting from RT2 to RT3.

  In FIG. 5, it is described that RT3 is in the ART gaming state, but there may be RT3 that is not in the ART gaming state. Specifically, this is a case where the gaming state shifts from RT2 to RT3 when the RT3 transition lip is won in a state where the ART lottery is not won.

  In the 1 type BB gaming state (RT4), when the gaming state is RT1 to RT3, the 1 type BB flag is established, and after the symbols corresponding to the 1 type BB are aligned on the effective line L, a prescribed number of medals are received. It is a gaming state until it is paid out. As described above, when a prescribed number of medals are paid out during RT4, the gaming state thereafter shifts to RT0.

  Hereinafter, the general gaming state refers to a gaming state that is in the normal gaming state 0 to 2 but not in the so-called CZ (chance zone). Note that CZ is one of the advantageous gaming states because ART lottery is performed with a higher winning probability than the general gaming state during that period.

  The RT transition SB spill, RT2 transition lip, RT3 transition lip, and 1 type BB are examples of transition roles that enable transition of the gaming state when these flags are established as winning flags and winning. is there. In addition, the RT transition SB spill, the RT2 transition lip, and the RT3 transition lip are specific roles that enable the corresponding symbols to be aligned on the effective line L by operating the stop switch 40 in a predetermined pressing order. It is an example.

<Description of control unit>
As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 6 mainly includes a main control unit 61 and a sub control unit 62. In addition, the control unit 6 includes a random access memory (RAM) and a read only memory (ROM) that store programs or data necessary for the progress of the game.

  The main control unit 61 performs control for advancing the game, such as internal lottery and control of the rotating reel 20. The main control unit 61 controls the stepping motor 21 and the start or end of rotation of the rotary reel 20 based on the player's operations on the bet switch 42, the lever 43, and the stop switch 40.

  The sub control unit 62 determines the content of the effect based on the signal transmitted from the main control unit 61. Specifically, the sub-control unit 62 performs control such as control of the notification unit 621, the suggestion unit 622, the electrical decoration unit, and the speaker, and the output of the determined effect content.

[Main control section]
As shown in FIG. 2, the main control unit 61 includes an internal lottery unit 610, a rotation start control unit 611, a rotation stop control unit 612, a game result determination unit 613, a hopper control unit 614, a state transition lottery unit 615, and a game A state control unit 616 is provided.

  The internal lottery unit 610 performs an internal lottery based on a random number acquired when the operation signal of the lever 43 is output and the internal lottery table T1 provided in the internal lottery unit 610. In response to the result of the internal lottery, an internal lottery result signal is generated. The internal lottery result signal is transmitted from the internal lottery unit 610 to the rotary reel unit 2 and the sub control unit 62.

  The operation signal of the bet switch 42 is output when a predetermined number of medals are stored and the bet switch 42 is operated during the bet acceptance period (when the bet switch is turned on).

  Note that whether or not an operation signal for each switch has been output is determined for each game. In the present embodiment, an operation on each switch means an operation in which an operation signal of each switch is output.

  6 and 7 are diagrams illustrating the format of information included in the internal lottery table T1. The internal lottery table T1 includes information on a winning combination with a possibility of winning in each gaming state as shown in FIG. 6, and information on winning combinations corresponding to a winning flag and a pressing order as shown in FIG. Although not illustrated, the internal lottery table T1 includes a plurality of areas (numerical area) in which a combination corresponding to a random number acquired when the lever 43 is operated is stored.

Hereinafter, the internal lottery table T1 will be described in detail.
The internal lottery table T1 includes information on a winning combination (a flag indicating a winning combination). In the internal lottery table T1, a flag “◯” is likely to be established for each RT transition, and a blank field is a flag that is not likely to be established. For example, it can be seen from the “pure loss” column in FIG. 6 that the “pure loss” flag may be satisfied in RT0 to RT2, but not in RT3 and RT4.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the winning combination flag stored in the internal lottery table T <b> 1 includes a pressing order to win when the stop switch 40 is operated in a predetermined order, and a pressing that can be won regardless of the pressing order. Includes unordered roles.

  A small role is a combination of symbols in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out when winning a prize. Replay, RT transition lip, and the like are combinations of symbols that enable the next game without betting medals when winning.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the information on the combination stored in the internal lottery table T1 includes information on one or more winning combinations set for each combination flag. For example, the information on the push order that is a winning combination when the stop switch 40 is operated in a predetermined order includes information on the set push order and the push order of the corresponding stop switch 40. Contains information.

  In FIG. 7, the pressing order of the stop switch 40 that allows the pressing order to be awarded is indicated by three characters at the top of the table. For example, “left middle right” indicates that the stop switch is operated in the order of the left stop switch 40a, the middle stop switch 40b, and the right stop switch 40c. The pushing order of the pushing order combination is assisted when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the ART gaming state is entered).

  In the present embodiment, all winning winning combinations set in the combination flag win simultaneously. For example, if the winning flag “left middle right bell” is established as a result of the internal lottery (the winning flag is “left middle right bell”), the middle bell and the bell spilling are simultaneously hit. In this case, the middle bell wins only when the player presses the stop switch 40 in the push order (“left middle right”) for winning the middle bell.

  In FIG. 7, a bell spilled in the winning winning combination column set in the combination flag “left middle right bell” indicates that the middle stage bell is regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 40 by the player. This indicates that the role does not win. Then, when the symbols corresponding to the bell spilled eyes are prepared, no medal is paid out. The watermelon or the like is a role that may be missed depending on the operation timing by the player regardless of the pressing order.

  The rotation start control unit 611 controls the stepping motor 21 based on the operation signal of the lever 43 to rotate the rotating reel 20. The rotation start control unit 611 controls the stepping motor 21 so that the rotating reel 20 rotates at a speed of, for example, 80 rotations / minute.

  The rotation stop control unit 612 includes a rotation reel detection unit 612a, a symbol table T2, a symbol determination unit 612b, and a push order determination unit 612c. The rotation stop control unit 612 controls the stepping motor 21 based on the internal lottery result signal output from the internal lottery unit 610, the operation signal of the stop switch 40 by the player, and the symbol table T2. Then, after the player operates the stop switch 40, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 20 is stopped within 190 milliseconds.

  The rotating reel detection unit 612a detects the position of the rotating reel 20 that is rotating. Specifically, the rotary reel detection unit 612a detects passage of a reference point (not shown) of each rotary reel 20 after the rotation of the rotary reel 20 is started. When the passage of the reference point of each rotating reel 20 is detected, the rotating reel detection unit 612a outputs a detection signal indicating that the reference point of each rotating reel 20 has passed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effective line L is set as a detection position that is an absolute position of the slot machine 1.

  The detection signal is detected every time the reference point of each rotary reel 20 passes this detection position. Each time the rotating reel detection unit 612a receives a detection signal indicating that the reference point of the rotating reel 20 has passed the effective line L (each time the rotating reel makes one rotation), the measured value of the step of each stepping motor 21 Is cleared to zero, and the step is measured again from zero. Thereby, the rotating reel detection unit 612a measures the step.

  Further, the rotating reel detection unit 612a detects the step of the reference point of each rotating reel 20 from the detection position that is an absolute position in the slot machine 1 based on the measured step. The position of the rotating reel 20 is detected from the detected reference point step. The detected position of the rotating reel 20 is output as a rotating reel position detection signal by the rotating reel detector 612a. The output detection signal is transmitted from the rotating reel detection unit 612a to the control unit 6.

  The symbol determination unit 612b determines a symbol on the effective line L when all the rotary reels 20 are stopped based on the rotation reel position detection signal output from the rotation reel detection unit 612a and the symbol table T2. This determination result is transmitted as a symbol determination signal from the symbol determination unit 612b to the game result determination unit 613 and the like.

  The push order determination unit 612c determines at which timing the stop switch 40 of the three stop switches 40 is operated by the player. This determination result is transmitted as a push order determination signal from the push order determination unit 612c to the state transition drawing unit 615 and the like.

  Unlike the above, the push order determination signal may be information relating to six push orders, or information relating to the step of the corresponding stepping motor 21 when the player operates the stop switch 40. May be.

  The push order determination unit 612c performs the following process when the push order combination flag is established during the normal gaming states 0 to 2 (RT0 to RT2). In other words, the push order determination unit 612c sets the push order combination flag that the game progress is as described above and the stop switch 40 operated first (first stop) among the three stop switches 40 is hit. When it is the same as the first stop procedure for winning a specific push order included, a first stop signal is generated. The first stop signal is transmitted from the push order determination unit 612c to the suggestion unit 622.

  Further, the push order determination unit 612c measures the number of times this first stop signal has been generated (hereinafter referred to as “the number of generations”). When the number of generations reaches the predetermined number, the push order determining unit 612c generates a correct answer stop number signal indicating that the number of generations has reached the predetermined number.

  In addition, the push order determination unit 612c generates the correct stop count signal, and then the number of games required until the current generation count reaches the predetermined count after the previous generation count reaches the predetermined count (hereinafter referred to as “required game count”). And the number of generations this time is initialized. The correct answer stop count signal and the required number of games are transmitted from the push order determination unit 612c to the state transition drawing unit 615.

  In this embodiment, the push order is RT2 transition lip, RT3 transition lip, and middle bell as shown in FIG.

  The symbol table T2 also includes information on the stop position of the rotary reel 20 determined according to the winning flag and the symbol on the effective line L when the operation signal of the stop switch 40 is output. The information includes the winning reel winning combination (winning winning combination) corresponding to the winning flag and the position of the rotating reel 20 when the stop switch 40 is operated. Information on the steps until the stop (number of sliding symbols of the symbol) is included.

  The rotation stop control unit 612 rotates the rotary reel 20 based on the internal lottery result signal output from the internal lottery unit 610, the rotary reel position detection signal output from the rotary reel detection unit 612a, and the symbol table T2. Perform stop control. For example, the pull-in control of the rotary reel 20 is performed so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combinations are aligned on the effective line L, and the rotating reel 20 is configured so that the symbols corresponding to the combinations not winning are not aligned on the effective line L. The kicking control is performed.

  The rotation stop control unit 612 generates the result of the rotation stop control of the rotary reel 20 as a rotary reel stop signal. The rotation reel stop signal is transmitted from the rotation stop control unit 612 to the game result determination unit 613 and the like.

  The game result determination unit 613 determines a game result based on the internal lottery result signal output from the internal lottery unit 610 and the symbol determination signal output from the symbol determination unit 612b. The result of the game is determined based on whether or not the winning combination is won based on the symbols arranged on the active line L.

  Specifically, when the combination of symbols stopped on the active line L matches a predetermined combination of symbols, it is determined that the winning combination has won. This determination result is transmitted from the game result determination unit 613 to the hopper control unit 614 and the sub control unit 62 as a game result determination signal.

  The hopper control unit 614 is based on a game result determination signal output from the game result determination unit or an operation signal output by operating a settlement switch (not shown) of the operation unit 4. To control.

  The medals paid out based on the game result determination signal (medals obtained by winning) are first stored as credits.

  As a result of storing medals, the hopper control unit 614 controls the hopper unit when the credit limit is exceeded (for example, 50). That is, medals for the amount exceeding the credit limit are paid out from the hopper unit.

  Further, when there is one or more stored medals (when the credit is 1 or more) and a settlement switch (not shown) is operated, the hopper control unit 614 controls the hopper unit. As a result, the stored medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

  The state transition lottery unit 615 performs a state transition lottery that determines whether or not to shift to an advantageous gaming state (for example, CZ, ART) that is more advantageous to the player than the general gaming state. Specifically, the state transition lottery unit 615 performs state transition lottery when a flag corresponding to, for example, a rare combination (for example, strong watermelon) is established in the normal gaming states 0 to 2 (RT0 to RT2).

  In addition to the state transition lottery triggered by the rare role, the state transition lottery unit 615 performs state transition lottery even when the correct answer stop count signal is received from the push order determining unit 612c. That is, the state transition lottery unit 615 performs state transition lottery according to the number of generations and the required number of games.

  When the state drawing lottery unit 615 wins the ART lottery, it generates information indicating that the ART lottery has been won and the number of games given in the ART gaming state as an ART lottery signal. This ART lottery signal is transmitted from the state transition lottery unit 615 to the gaming state control unit 616 and the effect control unit 620.

  In addition, when the game state is the ART gaming state, the state transition lottery unit 615 performs, for example, an additional lottery for the number of ART games when receiving an internal lottery result signal indicating that a rare role has been won. The lottery result is transmitted from the state transition lottery unit 615 to the gaming state control unit 616 and the effect control unit 620 as an ART extra lottery result signal.

  When the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the ART gaming state based on the ART lottery result signal output from the state transition drawing unit 615, the gaming state control unit 616 generates an ART preparation signal. The ART preparation signal is transmitted from the gaming state control unit 616 to the effect control unit 620 and the notification unit 621.

  In addition, the game state control unit 616 includes the total number of ART games (when the number of ART games is added) as the game period after the transition to the ART game state (the number of ART-digested games). .) Is determined. When the number of ART digest games reaches the total number of ART games and the RT transition SB spilling is won, the gaming state control unit 616 changes the gaming state from the ART gaming state (RT3) to the normal gaming state 1 (RT1). ).

  The gaming state control unit 616 outputs such information as a normal gaming state transition signal. The normal gaming state transition signal is transmitted from the gaming state control unit 616 to the effect control unit 620 and the notification unit 621.

  Thereafter, the gaming state control unit 616 outputs an ART end signal indicating that the gaming state has shifted from the ART gaming state to the normal gaming state. The ART end signal is transmitted from the gaming state control unit 616 to the effect control unit 620 and the like. Even after the ART gaming state is over, the gaming state remains at RT3 until the RT transition SB spillover is won.

[Sub-control unit]
As shown in FIG. 2, the sub control unit 62 includes an effect control unit 620, a notification unit 621, and a suggestion unit 622.

  The effect control unit 620 selects an effect pattern for each game according to, for example, an internal lottery result signal, an ART lottery result signal, an ART transition signal, and a normal gaming state transition signal.

  Selection of the effect pattern is performed based on a winning flag or a table (effect table T3) in which the contents of the effect corresponding to the game state or the like are stored. The production control unit 620 controls the notification unit 621, the suggestion unit 622, the electrical decoration unit, and the speaker based on the selected production pattern, and outputs the production.

  In addition, the effect table T3 includes, for example, a sign effect table that may be selected when a predetermined combination flag is established or when a state transition drawing is won. The sign effect table is one of the areas stored in the effect table that is selected only during a predetermined game period (prediction effect period) in which the sign effect is performed. The sign production is one of the effects suggesting the degree of expectation that the gaming state shifts to the advantageous state.

  For example, when the push advance flag is established as a win flag during the ART gaming state (RT3) after winning the ART lottery, the notification unit 621 identifies a plurality of push forwards included in the push forward. Assist the push order to win the push order.

  The suggestion unit 622 performs suggestion processing when the push order determination unit 612c generates the first stop signal during the normal gaming state 0 to 2 (in the gaming state that is neither the ART gaming state nor the 1st type BB state). . Specifically, after the suggestion unit 622 receives the first stop signal, when the player operates the correct one of the remaining two stop switches 40, the specific push order will win a prize. Make suggestions. This suggestion is, for example, that “the bell wins if the second stop is correct” is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3.

  In the normal game state, the pushing order is not assisted, so that even if the pushing order combination flag is established, the player cannot know that. According to the present invention, even in the normal gaming state where the pushing order is not assisted, the player can grasp that a specific pushing order may win if the second stop is correct. Thereby, the player can feel even more interesting by the game.

<Suggestion processing>
The suggestion process will be described with reference to FIG. Further, the order of the processes described below can be changed as appropriate without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  First, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is an advantageous gaming state (step S1). If the gaming state is the advantageous gaming state (not the general gaming state) (S1: YES), the suggestion process ends.

  When the gaming state is not the advantageous gaming state (S1: NO), after the bet switch 42 is operated and the lever 43 is operated by the player (lever on), the internal lottery unit 610 determines the winning flag. An internal lottery is performed (step S2).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a push order combination flag is established as a winning combination flag (step S3). If the push order flag is not established (S3: NO), the suggestion process ends. On the other hand, when the push order combination flag is established (S3: YES), the push order determination unit 612c determines whether or not the first stop performed by the player is correct (step S4).

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 40 that the player first pressed (first stop) was the stop switch 40 that had to be pressed first in order to win a predetermined push order. Determined.

  When the first stop performed by the player is incorrect (S4: NO), the rotation stop control unit 612 performs the second and third stop control of the rotating reel 20 based on the operation of the player ( S10). If the first stop made by the player is correct (S4: YES), the push order determination unit 612c generates a first stop signal. If the second stop made by the player is correct, a specific answer is given. The suggestion unit 622 displays that there is a possibility that the push order will win a prize (step S5).

  Next, the push order determination unit 612c measures the number of times the first stop signal has been generated (step S6). Thereafter, the push order determination unit 612c determines whether or not the number of generations has reached a predetermined number (for example, three times) (step S7).

  When the number of first stop signal generations has not reached the predetermined number (S7: NO), the rotation stop control unit 612 performs second and third stop control of the rotary reel 20 based on the player's operation (S10). ). When the number of generations has reached the predetermined number (S7: YES), the push order determination unit 612c generates a correct answer stop number signal and calculates the required number of games (step S8).

  Next, the state transition lottery unit 615 performs CZ lottery and ART lottery based on the correct answer stop count signal and the required number of games (step S9). The state transition lottery unit 615 sets the CZ lottery or ART lottery winning probability higher as the required number of games is smaller.

  Thereafter, the rotation stop control unit 612 performs second and third stop control of the rotary reel 20 based on the player's operation (S10). Next, the game result determination unit 613 determines the game result with reference to the symbols on the active line L (step S11).

<Effect>
According to the present invention, even when the push order for winning the push order is not notified, there is a possibility that the specific push order will win if the first stop of the stop switch by the player is correct. By suggesting that there is, it is possible to provide an amusing gaming machine.

(Other embodiments)
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the suggesting unit suggests that the pressing order can be awarded depending on the next pressing order on the liquid crystal screen, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. . For example, when the first stop is correct, an LED lamp (not shown) provided on the side of the reel window is lit to indicate that there is a possibility that a specific pushing order may win.

  In addition, when the first stop is correct, it is possible to suggest that there is a possibility that a specific push order may win using the first stop switch. Furthermore, it is possible to suggest that there is a possibility that a specific pushing order may win by using a voice or performing special reel control such as a so-called freeze effect.

  Moreover, although the example in which the alerting | reporting part and the suggestion part are provided separately is described in the said embodiment, embodiment of this invention is not restricted to this. For example, the notification unit may function as the suggestion unit.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which information indicating whether or not the first stop procedure for the player to win the pushing order is correct during the normal gaming state is correct, but the embodiment of the present invention. Is not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the ART gaming state, the notification unit stops assisting the pressing order during a predetermined number of games (for example, one game), and the player performs a correct first stop during that time. It can also be predicted. Then, when the player makes a correct first stop, the number of ART games may be added.

  Also, in the subsequent game, the push forward flag is triggered when it is decided to perform the suggestion process by lottery performed when a rare role is won, or when a predetermined role is won continuously. Suggestion processing can also be performed when is established.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the correct stop frequency signal is generated when the number of times that the first stop signal is generated during the general gaming state reaches a predetermined number. This is not a limitation. For example, the state transition lottery unit can measure the number of games (number of generations) in which the first stop signal is generated during a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) set during the general gaming state.

  For example, as the number of generations between the predetermined number of games increases, the state transition lottery unit can gradually or stepwise increase the winning probability of the state transition lottery. On the other hand, as the number of generations between the predetermined number of games decreases, the state transition lottery unit may gradually or stepwise reduce the winning probability of the state transition lottery.

  In the above embodiment, an example is described in which the suggestion process is always performed when the push forward flag is established as the winning flag, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to cause the push order determination unit to measure the number of games in which the player could not win the push order even though the push order flag was established as the winning flag. Then, when the number of games for which the player has not been able to win the push forward combination reaches a predetermined number, the suggestion process can be performed with the establishment of the push forward flag as a trigger.

  Further, when the required number of games is equal to or less than a predetermined number, the advantageous gaming state can be hit with a probability of 100%. Further, if the correct answer stop count signal is not generated until the number of games reaches a predetermined number (for example, the so-called ceiling game number such as 1000 games), it is possible to win the advantageous gaming state with a probability of 100%.

  In addition, when the push forward flag is established for a predetermined number of games (for example, five games) immediately after the advantageous gaming state is terminated (for example, the general gaming state immediately after the ART is terminated), the state transition drawing unit However, it is possible to make the player predict the first stop of the correct answer.

  At this time, when the player makes the correct first stop, the suggestion process is performed, and the state transition lottery unit can perform the state transition lottery (for example, the ART pullback lottery). In this case, the player can expect to return to the ART while enjoying the prediction of the correct second stop procedure. Further, the above processing may be performed not immediately after the end of ART but immediately after the end of CZ. Further, in this case, even if the first stop performed by the player is correct, the suggestion process is not performed, and when the specific push forward is won, only the fact that the specific push forward has won may be notified. .

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example in which the some operation order included in the operation order flag is provided for every operation order is described, embodiment of this invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation order flag may include an operation order for each operation order and operation timing.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is shown that the possibility of winning a specific push order when the first stop is correct is suggested, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the first stop is not correct, it may be suggested that the push forward flag has been established, or that the correct first stop operation procedure is suggested.

  Further, for example, the present invention can also be applied to a case where a gaming machine is equipped with a second-type special combination as a winning combination flag and a so-called all combination is won as a result of an internal drawing. In this case, the correct answer is the first stop regardless of the first stopped stop switch, but it can be produced as if the player had won a prize by himself.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 10 Housing | casing 100 Front door 2 Rotating reel unit 20 (20a, 20b, 20c) Rotating reel 200 Window 3 Liquid crystal screen 4 Operation part 40 (40a, 40b, 40c) Stop switch 41 Slot 42 Bet switch 43 Lever (Start) switch)
51 Discharge outlet 52 Lower tray 6 Control unit 61 Main control unit 610 Internal lottery unit 611 Rotation start control unit 612 Rotation stop control unit 612a Rotation reel detection unit 612b Symbol determination unit 612c Push order determination unit 613 Game result determination unit 614 Hopper control unit 615 State transition lottery unit 616 Game state control unit 62 Sub control unit 620 Production control unit 621 Notification unit 622 Suggestion unit T1 Internal lottery table T2 Symbol table T3 Production table

Claims (3)

A plurality of rotating reels each displaying a plurality of symbols;
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels based on a player's operation;
A plurality of stop switches that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels and stop the rotating reels that are rotating based on an operation of the player;
An internal drawing is performed based on the operation of the start switch by the player, and an operation order for winning by the player operating the stop switch in a predetermined operation order is determined for each operation order. An internal lottery section that establishes one flag as a winning flag among a plurality of winning flags including a winning combination flag (hereinafter referred to as an “operation order combination flag”);
A gaming state control unit that switches a gaming state between a general gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the general gaming state;
Only when the operation order flag is established as the winning flag during the advantageous gaming state, the specific operation order among the plurality of operation orders included in the operation order flag is won. An informing unit for informing the operation order;
In order for the stop switch operated by the player at the beginning of the game to win the specific operation order when the operation order flag is established as the winning flag during the general gaming state In the case of a stop switch to be operated first, the suggestion unit that suggests to the player that the specific operation order will win depending on the order of the stop switch that the player subsequently operates,
A state transition lottery unit for performing a state transition lottery for determining whether to shift the gaming state from the general gaming state to the advantageous gaming state;
A push order determination unit for determining at what timing the stop switch of the plurality of stop switches is operated by the player;
Prepared,
The pushing order determination unit determines that the operation order flag is established as the winning flag during the first predetermined number of games set during the general gaming state, and the player operates the game at the beginning of the game. next the I initially stop switch der should be operated in order to stop switch to win the specific operation sequence combination, in order to stop switch said player then operated to prize the specific operation order officers The operation order flag is established as the winning flag, and the stop switch operated by the player at the beginning of the game wins the specific operation order. A stop switch to be operated first for the player to operate, and the stop switch operated next by the player is to Any of the cases were not the stop switch to be operated to measure the number of times as a generation number,
The state transition lottery unit changes the winning probability of the state transition lottery according to the number of generations ,
The specific operation order is first set so that the operation order flag is established as the winning flag and the stop switch operated by the player at the beginning of the game wins the specific operation order. It is a stop switch to be operated, and if the stop switch operated next by the player is a stop switch to be operated in order to win the specific operation order, it is a role to be sure to win.
Gaming machine. The state transition lottery unit gradually or stepwise changes the winning probability of the state transition lottery according to the number of generations during the predetermined number of games.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The pushing order determination unit calculates a required number of games required until the number of generations reaches a predetermined number this time since the generation number reached a predetermined number last time,
The state transition lottery unit changes the winning probability of the state transition lottery according to the required number of games.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

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