JP6653821B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a plurality of gaming states different in ease of transition to a special gaming state advantageous to a player.

A slot machine is known as a gaming machine having a plurality of gaming states that are different in ease of transition to a special gaming state advantageous to a player such as an AT (Assist Time) or an ART (Assist Replay Time).
For example, the slot machine described in Patent Literature 1 has a high-probability state in which it is easy to shift to the special game state and a low-probability state in which it is difficult to shift to the special game state in a normal game state disadvantageous to the player.
The transition to the special game state is executed by the winning of the transition lottery performed when a predetermined minor role or the like (for example, a rare minor role) is won. In the high probability state and the low probability state, the winning probability in the transition lottery is determined. Are different.

The high probability state and the low probability state are, for example, a low probability state during the 0 to 255 games and a high probability state during the 256 to 385 games. It is classified according to.
Also, the normal gaming state is a gaming state in which medals decrease, and if such a state continues for a long time, the burden on the player increases. By providing a so-called ceiling function for shifting to a special game state, the burden on the player is reduced.

JP 2014-198189 A

  However, such conventional gaming machines have room for improvement.

In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine of the present invention grants a right to execute the special gaming state in a gaming machine capable of controlling a special gaming state for performing a notification for obtaining an advantageous gaming result for a player. Right grant means, and control means capable of controlling a plurality of game states having different probabilities of being granted the right to execute the special game state, wherein the plurality of game states include a first game state, And a second gaming state in which the right to execute the special gaming state is more likely to be granted than in the first gaming state. The control unit controls the gaming state until a predetermined number of specific games elapses. After controlling to the first gaming state, based on first control means capable of controlling to the second gaming state and a predetermined condition in the first gaming state , without waiting for the specific game number to elapse , before Symbol the second game-like And a second control means capable of controlling the said entitlement unit, said a long game number than a specific number of games, if the specified number of games the predetermined has passed, executing the special game state And when the control by the second control means is performed, regardless of the control by the second control means, the right to execute the special game state when the specified number of games has elapsed. Is provided .

It is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an internal configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of the gaming machine. It is a figure showing a transition relation between game states. It is a time chart figure for explaining the shortening processing which shortens the number of games which a low probability state continues. It is a time chart figure for explaining each processing when reducing the number of prescribed games up to the ceiling (pattern 1) and when not reducing the number of prescribed games (pattern 2). (A) is an example of display at the time of a winning lottery, (b) is an example of display of the number of games up to the next high probability state, and (c) is a state of entering a high probability state. And (d) is a display example when notifying that the vehicle enters the AT gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the game state control processing 1 which shortens the number of games which a low probability state continues according to the result of a shortened lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the game state control processing 2 which shortens the number of games which continue a normal game state according to the result of a shortened lottery.

  A preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

The slot machine 1 is an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, and includes a housing 1b having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 1a that covers the opening so as to be openable and closable, like a normal slot machine. I have.
The front door 1a is configured to be able to identify three consecutive symbols (identification symbols) displayed on each of the reels 41a to 41c, which are examples of variable display means, from the outside of the machine, and to operate a plurality of symbols operated by the player. The housing 1b includes operation devices (2, 2a, 3, 5), and the housing 1b mainly operates as a computer, including a plurality of devices such as a drum unit 4 that rotationally drives the reels 41a to 41c and a medal payout device 7 that pays out medals. A control unit 10, a sub control unit 20, and the like are provided.
Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute the following slot machine games.

At the start of the game, set the multiplier.
The number of medals can be set by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2. The inserted medals are detected by a medal selector 2b (medal detecting means) provided on the back surface of the front door 1a, and a predetermined number of medals are detected. The game can be started by detecting (for example, three) medals.
The number of bends can also be set by operating the bet number setting means such as the bet button 2a. By pressing the bet button 2a, medals in a data format are inserted according to the operation from the internally stored credit medals, and the game can be started by inserting a predetermined number (for example, three) of medals.

  In this state where the game can be started, the start lever 3 (start operation means) can be operated. When the start lever 3 is operated, a game is started, the reels 41a to 41c on which a plurality of symbols (identification symbols) are displayed start to change, and a plurality of roles such as replays and small roles (including a loss). ), A winning combination lottery process for determining a lottery result of the current game is executed.

  When the rotation of each of the reels 41 reaches the constant speed after the start of the fluctuation, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided as corresponding to the reels 41a to 41c and being an example of the stop operation means can be pressed (operation of the stop button 5). Validation). When each of the stop buttons 5 is operated, the reels 41a to 41c are controlled so as to stop at a combination of symbols according to the operation timing and the lottery result of the winning combination lottery process.

When each of the reels 41a to 41c stops, it is determined whether or not there is a winning based on the stop state of three symbols that are successively displayed in the vertical direction on each of the reels 41.
The prize is determined based on a combination of symbols stopped on a predetermined prize line. For example, the prize is derived on any one of a total of five prize lines of three lines, upper, middle, and lower, and two diagonal lines. The combination of symbols to be determined is determined, and as a result of the determination, a privilege according to the combination of symbols is given.

For example, the drive of the medal payout device 7 is controlled by deriving the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the hopper 7a storing the medals through the medal payout opening 7b.
Further, by deriving the combination of symbols corresponding to the re-game, the game can be played without inserting medals in the next game.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine game in which such a series of operations is performed as one game, the main control unit 10 sends a bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a start lever 3, a stop button 5, and the like from each input means. It is realized by controlling output means such as the drum unit 4 including the reels 41a to 41c and the pulse motor for rotating these reels and the medal payout device 7 based on the input.

In the slot machine 1, a game effect synchronized with such a slot machine game is also performed. For example, an image effect (see FIG. 7D) indicating transition to the AT gaming state, a fanfare sound, a lamp effect, and the like are each provided with a display 8 such as a liquid crystal TV, a speaker 9, and a light emitting unit such as an LED. It is output via output means such as a lamp 11.
Such an output unit is controlled by the sub-control unit 20. The sub control unit 20 controls these based on control commands received from the main control unit 10 at predetermined game timings.

  The slot machine 1 has the following characteristic configuration in addition to the same configuration as the ordinary slot machine.

[Game state]
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 has a plurality of transferable game states.
When roughly classified, there are a normal game state and a special game state, and the normal game state is a disadvantageous game state for a player who continues the period in which the number of tokens paid out is smaller than the number of tokens inserted. The gaming state is advantageous to the player who continues the period in which the number of tokens paid out exceeds the number of tokens inserted.

The special game state of the present embodiment is an AT that assists in deriving a symbol combination corresponding to the lottery result of the winning combination lottery process by, for example, notifying an operation order (hereinafter, referred to as a pressing order) of each stop button 5. (Assist time) It is in the gaming state.
For example, among the small wins and replays that are drawn in the winning combination lottery process, a corresponding combination of symbols can be derived for each of the six types of pressing orders performed on the stop buttons 5a to 5c. There is a designated winning combination, and in the AT gaming state, when these small combinations and re-games are won, the pressing order corresponding to each is displayed on the display 8 or the like so that a game result advantageous to the player is obtained. Notify via output means.
As a result, in the AT gaming state, the medal payout number exceeds the medal insertion number, and the gaming state becomes advantageous for the player. On the other hand, the normal gaming state is disadvantageous to a player whose medal payout number is smaller than the medal insertion number because the corresponding push order is not notified even if the small order of the push order designation or the replay is won. Become.

Further, the normal game state is further subdivided into a plurality of states as shown in FIG.
For example, the normal gaming state is subdivided into a low probability state and a high probability state.
The low-probability state and the high-probability state are examples of the first game state and the second game state, respectively, and the difference between them is the difference in the winning probability in the AT game transfer lottery that has shifted to the AT game state. For example, in the low probability state, the player wins the AT game transition lottery with the first probability, and in the high probability state, the player wins the AT game transition lottery with the second probability higher than the first probability.

Such an AT game transfer lottery is executed when the main control unit 10 detects an operation of the start lever 3.
The AT game transfer lottery can also be executed when a predetermined winning combination (for example, a rare small role such as cherry) is determined in the winning combination lottery. In this case, in the low probability state, each winning combination is determined. The lottery is performed with reference to the low probability lottery table (first probability) in which the winning probability is set. In the high probability state, the winning probability or the average probability for each winning combination is set higher than the low probability lottery table. The lottery is performed with reference to the lottery table (second probability).

[Game state transition control]
The transition between the plurality of gaming states is controlled by the main control unit 10 operating as an example of the right granting unit and the control unit.
For example, from the normal game state to the special game state (route c, route e), the game shifts from the game after the winning game on condition that the AT game shift lottery is won.
When the number of games continuing in the normal game state reaches a prescribed (ceiling) game number (Y) such as 1000 games, for example, a so-called ceiling is established, and thereafter, the normal game state shifts to a special game state (see FIG. 5). ). In this transition, the game is shifted to the special game state after passing through a predetermined sign effect or a predetermined preparation state (a state from the AT game state to the ART game state when the special game state is the ART game). be able to.
Further, the transition from the special gaming state to the normal gaming state (route d, route f) is made on condition that the number of games executed during the AT gaming state reaches a predetermined number of games or the like.

The transition control between the low-probability state and the high-probability state (route a, route b) is performed mutually when the number of games continuing in each state reaches a predetermined number of games.
In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, there is a state transition time chart in which the normal game state is divided into a low probability state and a high probability state for each number of games.

[State transition time chart]
The state transition time chart is a combination of each of the low-probability state and the high-probability state from the time of power-on or the end of the AT gaming state (X) to the prescribed (ceiling) number of games (Y), and the number of games to be continued in each state. For example, if the power is turned on or the end of the AT gaming state (X) is set to 0 game (hereinafter, “game” may be referred to as “G”), the following 300 G is set to low. When the probability state 1 is set and the low probability state 1 continues for 300G, the subsequent 50G is set to the high probability state 1, and the number of games that continue in each state reaches a predetermined planned game number, and the game state is set. Are the reference (reference) data for transferring each other.
In the present embodiment, in such a state transition time chart, the main control unit 10 operates as the first control means, and when the number of specific games (for example, 300G) which continues in the low probability state elapses, the high level is reached. It shifts to the probability state.

The number of games in each of the low-probability state and the high-probability state on the state transition time chart can be set to an arbitrary number. For example, the high-probability state is periodically (for example, the low-probability state shown in FIG. 5). (For each state 300G), or it can be set to appear irregularly. Further, the number of games in which the high probability state continues may be a fixed number (for example, 50G shown in FIG. 5), may be set to an arbitrary number, or may be determined by lottery.
Further, the state transition time chart can be set so as to start from the high probability state.
Further, in each state of the low-probability state and the high-probability state on the state transition time chart, when the player wins the AT game transfer lottery, the state shifts to the AT game state, and after the AT game state ends, the state returns to the normal game state. At this time, the game returns to X (return to 0 game) on the state transition time chart. Then, the state transition time chart to be returned may be the same state transition time chart as the previous time, or a new state transition time chart in which the combination of the number of games to be continued in the low probability state and the high probability state is different.

[Low probability state reduction control]
On such a state transition time chart, the slot machine 1 includes a shortening means (specific game number reducing means) for reducing the longest (specific) game number in which the low probability state is to be continued.
For example, when the main control unit 10 operates as the second control unit (reduction unit), the number of games in which the low probability state continues is reduced as described below.

The reduction in the number of specific games in which the low-probability state continues can be executed, for example, when the main control unit 10 wins the shortened lottery.
The shortened lottery is a lottery process performed in the low-probability state to reduce the number of games that continue in the low-probability state, and is executed, for example, at the operation timing of the start lever 3. The shortened lottery can also be executed when a predetermined winning combination (for example, a rare small combination such as cherry) is determined in the winning combination lottery.
When the shortening lottery determines whether or not there is a shortening, and when the shortening is determined, for example, 5 games, 10 games, 30 games, 50 games, 100 games, 150 games, 200 games, 300 games, 400 games, 500 games One game number is selected from a plurality of reduced game numbers, each of which has a reduced number of games, such as games and 1000 games.
Further, when it is determined that there is a reduction, it is possible to select not only the case of selecting the number of reduced games as described above but also the case of directly shifting to the next high probability state.

The selected number of games is reflected as follows in the game in which the shortened lottery is performed and in the subsequent games.
For example, a pattern A shown in FIG. 5 shows an example in which a short lottery is won in each of A1, A2, and A3.

A1 is an example in which, for example, a 100G shortened lottery is won at the time of 80G (the first condition is satisfied), whereby the same effect as a warp (jump) from 80G to 180G on the state transition time chart is obtained. Is given. As a result, the number of games up to the high probability state 1 was 220G at the time of the shortened lottery at 80G, but was reduced to 120G by warping to 180G due to the shortened lottery winning. When the number of games less than the specific game number 300G scheduled to continue in the state 1 has elapsed, the state shifts to the high probability state 1.
Also, at this time, the display 8 is operated as a notifying means, and in the game in which the shortened lottery is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in (b), a message indicating the number of remaining games up to the next high probability state can be displayed. Also, in this example, instead of displaying a message indicating that the 100G shortened lottery has been won, a message indicating that the 50G shortened lottery has been won is displayed in the selected game, and a further 50G will be displayed in the next game. The number of shortened games (100G) may be divided and displayed step by step, such as displaying a message indicating that the player has won the reduced lottery.

A2 is, for example, an example in which a short drawing lottery of 200G is won at the time of 500G (the second condition is satisfied), which is the same as a warp (jump) from 500G to 650G on the state transition time chart. Gives an effect. In this case, the reason for warping to 650G instead of 700G even though the player has won the shortening of 200G is to allow the benefits in the high probability state 2 to be fully enjoyed. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the low-probability state 2 to the high-probability state 2 without waiting for the elapse of the specific game number 300G in the low-probability state 2.
At this time, a message indicating the transition to the high probability state can be displayed on the display 8 as shown in FIG. 7C, for example.
Note that, in A2, an example in which the 200 G is abbreviated to a short drawing is described. However, 150 G may be used. In addition, instead of reducing the number of games, a direct transition to the next high probability state is selected (the second condition is satisfied). It may be an example.

A3 is an example in which, for example, a short drawing lottery of 150G is won at 850G, thereby giving the same effect as a warp (jump) from 850G to 1000G on the state transition time chart. As a result, in the entire state transition time chart, the normal gaming state is shortened, and when the number of games less than the prescribed number of games 1000G to be continued in the normal gaming state elapses, the low probability state 3 The state shifts to the ceiling state, that is, the AT gaming state.
Also, at this time, a message indicating a transition to the AT gaming state can be displayed on the display 8 as shown in FIG. 7D, for example.

Further, in the examples of A2 and A3 described above, after once performing an effect that makes it appear that the number of shortened games less than the transition to the high probability state 2 or the ceiling state has been won, the transition to the high probability state 2 or the ceiling state is further performed. It is also possible to perform a continuous or step-by-step effect of performing an effect indicating confirmation.
For example, in A2, despite having won the shortening of 200G, a shortened winning message of 100G shown in FIG. 7A is displayed, and thereafter (may be the next game after the winning game), and then FIG. Display the message indicating transition to the high probability state shown.
In addition, for example, in A3, a 100G shortened winning message shown in FIG. 7A is displayed even after the 150G shortening is won, and then a transition message to the AT gaming state shown in FIG. 7D is displayed. Is displayed.
By performing such a continuous or staged effect, the player's expectation can be maintained until the end of the effect, even if the number of shortened games less than the transition to the high probability state 2 or the ceiling state is won.
In addition, the above-described continuous or stage effect can be applied to an AT game transfer lottery. For example, a 100G shortened win message shown in FIG. After that, a transition message to the AT gaming state shown in FIG. 7D can be displayed.

Further, the way of reflecting the number of selected games is not limited to the example of the pattern A, but may be an example shown in the pattern B.
For example, the pattern B shows an example in which a short lottery is won in each of B1 and B2.

B1 is an example in which, for example, when the game is played at 200G, the player wins the shortened lottery of 200G, and shows an example in which the number of shortened games 200G is divided into 100G and reflected.
In this example, the first 100G is reflected in order to give the same effect as a warp (jump) from 200G to 300G. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the low probability state 1 to the high probability state 1 without waiting for the elapse of the specific game number 300G in the low probability state 1.
Then, at the timing of transition from the high-probability state 1 to the low-probability state 2, the remaining 100G is reflected in order to give the same effect as warping (jumping) from 350G to 450G.
As a result, the number of shortened games can be effectively reflected without any excess.

B2 is an example in which, for example, at 600G, a short lottery of 400G is won, and an example of jumping from the high probability state 2 to a ceiling state is shown.
In this example, the same effect as a warp (jump) from 600 G to 1000 G is first given with priority given to the player's profit. As a result, the gaming state shifts directly from the low probability state 2 to the ceiling state, that is, the AT gaming state. As a result, although the maximum profit expected by the player, that is, the transition to the AT gaming state, is given priority, the benefit of the high probability state 2 cannot be enjoyed. Therefore, after the end of the AT gaming state, the game normally shifts to the low-probability state 1 (X), but when such a high-probability state is jumped, the game is shifted to the high-probability state 2 and thereafter. It is also possible to shift to the low probability state 1 (X).
As a result, the number of shortened games can be effectively reflected without any excess.
When there are a plurality of jumped high probability states, it is preferable that the jumped high probability states appear continuously after the end of the AT gaming state.

  Also, in B2, despite winning the reduction of 400G, a shortened winning message of 100G (may be less than 50G) shown in FIG. 7A is displayed, and further, a high probability state shown in FIG. 7C is displayed. , And then a transition message to the AT gaming state shown in FIG. 7D can be displayed.

Such an operation as the second control means (shortening means) of the main control unit 10 is performed based on the update of the state transition G counter and the ceiling G counter stored and managed by the main control unit 10.
The state transition G counter is a counter for specifying the current (current game) position in each low probability state, and the ceiling G counter is a counter for specifying the current (current game) position in the state transition time chart. The main controller 10 performs the following control based on the respective counters.

For example, in the state transition time chart, in the case of A2, which has won the 200G short drawing at 500G, the state transition G counter indicates 150G in the low probability state 2 before performing the short drawing, and the ceiling G The counter indicates 500G in the state transition time chart.
When the short lottery is won, each counter is updated by 200 G, the state transition G counter becomes 350 G, and the ceiling G counter becomes 700 G.
The main control unit 10 compares each of the updated counters with a predetermined upper limit value.

Specifically, the state transition G counter is compared with the number of specific games continuing in the low probability state 2, and if the state transition G counter is equal to or greater than the specific game number, the state transition G counter is transitioned to the high probability state. In this comparison, when the state transition G counter has a surplus larger than the specific game number, it is preferable that this surplus is reflected in the number of games for shortening the low probability state 3 to which the transition proceeds after the high probability state 2 ends.
Further, the ceiling G counter is compared with the prescribed number of games in which the normal gaming state continues, and if the ceiling G counter is equal to or more than the prescribed number of games (1000 G), the game is shifted to the AT gaming state. When the transition to the high-probability state and the transition to the AT gaming state are simultaneously established, it is preferable to prioritize the transition to the AT gaming state.
If the short lottery is not won, all the counters are updated by one on the condition that one game is executed.

In addition, when the main control unit 10 operates as the second control unit (shortening unit), a difference is provided in the method of controlling the updating of the ceiling G counter as described below, so that the game characteristics can be varied. it can.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the short lottery is won, the ceiling G counter is updated by the number of shortened games, or only the execution of one game is performed without updating by the number of shortened games. It is assumed that any one of two patterns of whether to update the condition by plus one can be selected in advance.

Pattern 1 is an example in which the ceiling G counter is updated by the number of shortened games plus the number of games up to the ceiling. In this case, the number of shortened games k and the number of shortened games determined in the shortened winnings 1 and 2 from the prescribed game 1000G, respectively. This is the number obtained by subtracting n minutes. As a result, the ceiling state is reached when the number of games less than the prescribed game 1000G has elapsed.
As a result, the number of games before reaching the ceiling is reduced as well as the low probability state, so that the player can receive two simultaneous benefits by one shortened winning.

On the other hand, the pattern 2 is an example in which the number of games up to the ceiling is increased by one only on condition that only one game is executed, without being updated by the number of shortened games. Is a number deducted each time one game is executed, regardless of the reduced game numbers k and n determined in. As a result, in Pattern 2, the ceiling state is reached only after the prescribed game 1000G has elapsed.
As a result, the opportunity to shift to the AT gaming state can be distributed not only to the shortened lottery but also to the AT shift lottery, thereby creating a balanced game.

In pattern 2, the shortened winnings 1 and 2 do not update the ceiling G counter for the number of shortened games, but update the state transition G counter. Then, the gaming state preliminarily classified on the state transition time chart may be insufficient.
For example, in the pattern 2, although the high-probability state 1 is moved forward (approached or shifted) by the reduced game number k by updating the state transition G counter by the reduced game number k by the shortened winning 1, Since the ceiling G counter is not updated by the shortened winning 1, the position of the ceiling on the state transition time chart does not change. Then, although the predetermined state is set so that the ceiling state is set after the low probability state 3, the low probability state 3 is moved forward by the number of shortened games k, so that a blank gaming state of the number k of reduced games appears. Will do.

Therefore, each time this blank game state appears, a new game state is created. The new game state is set so that the low-probability state and the high-probability state appear alternately, and the number of games in each state continues is an arbitrary or predetermined number.
Thereby, for example, the high probability state 3 (see (a) in FIG. 6) appears after the low probability state 3 due to the shortened winning 1, and the low probability state 4 (after the high probability state 3 due to the shortened winning 2). The cycle in which (b) in FIG. 6) appears can be repeated, and the state in which the low-probability state and the high-probability state appear alternately without interruption to the ceiling can be continued.

The characteristic operation performed in the slot machine 1 described above is executed based on the following flowchart.
For example, the control of reducing the number of games in which the low probability state continues is executed based on the game state control processing 1 shown in FIG.

The game state control process 1 is a process performed in a low probability state. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the short lottery is appropriate (S1). When the winning is determined (S1-Yes), the state transition G counter is updated by the number of shortened G (S2).
On the other hand, when the short lottery is not won (S1-No), the state transition G counter is updated by plus one (S3).
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the state transition counter is equal to or greater than the number of specific games in which the low probability state continues.
When the state transition counter is equal to or more than the specific game number (S4-Yes), the state is shifted to the high probability state (s5). Thereafter, the processing is terminated. When the state transition counter is not equal to or more than the specific game number (S4-No), the low probability state is maintained. In order to complete the process, the process ends.

The transition control to the ceiling state is executed based on the game state control processing 2 shown in FIG.
The game state control process 2 is a process performed in the normal game state. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the short lottery is appropriate (S11). When the winning is determined (S11-Yes), the ceiling G counter is updated by the number of shortened G (S12).
On the other hand, when the short lottery is not won (S11-No), the ceiling G counter is updated by plus one (S13).
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the ceiling G counter is equal to or more than the prescribed number of games in which the normal gaming state continues.
If the ceiling G counter is equal to or more than the specified number of games (S14-Yes), the game is shifted to the AT game state (S15), and the process is terminated. If not, the normal game state is maintained. In order to complete the process, the process ends.
Note that the gaming state control processing 2 shows an example of the pattern 1 in which the ceiling G counter is updated by the number of shortened games, but the processing after S13 is the execution of one game without updating by the number of shortened games. It can be applied to the example of pattern 2 in which only one is updated on condition of only one.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with the shortening means for shortening the number of games in which the low probability state continues, so that the low probability state in which the AT win is not so expected can be actively reduced. , It is possible to enjoy the benefits of the high probability state where the expectation of the AT win is high. Further, the prescribed number of games up to the ceiling state can be reduced based on the reduction in the number of games in which the low probability state continues, so that the expectations of the player can be further enhanced.
In addition, since it is also possible not to reduce the prescribed number of games up to the ceiling state based on the reduction in the number of games in which the low probability state continues, it is possible to increase game variations.

On the other hand, in the conventional slot machine, although the prescribed number of games up to the ceiling state is shortened, the shortening may jump over the high probability state without executing the high probability state. Then, for example, if the shortening is executed immediately before reaching the high probability state, the high probability state is omitted, and a large number of games may remain before reaching the ceiling. In such a case, This will reduce the player's willingness to play.
According to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, all or some of the problems to be improved by the conventional slot machine can be solved.

  Although the preferred embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention has been described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

For example, in the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot machine, but may be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko (for example, a ball slot).
Further, the present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine capable of executing a game using a pseudo game medium in a data format without using a real game medium such as a medal or a game ball.

  In addition, the main control unit 10 may perform slot machine game control such as reel control, various kinds of lottery processing such as winning combination lottery, shortened lottery, AT transition lottery, control of production, game state transition control, and the like. Alternatively, the sub-control unit 20 can perform the processing independently. Further, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 can cooperate and control.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a reel driven and controlled by a motor is used as the symbol change display means, but instead of or in addition to this, the symbol such as the reel changes on a display such as a liquid crystal display. By displaying an image, the display can be used as a symbol variation display unit.

The special game state advantageous to the player is not limited to the AT game state, but may be another game state such as an ART game state or a bonus game state.
Further, the game state existing in the normal game state is not limited to two game states of a low probability state and a high probability state, and may have three or more game states. In this case, it is preferable to shorten a game state that is not advantageous to the player (for example, a game state other than the high probability state).

  In addition, with respect to the winning probability of each role in the winning combination lottery process and the winning probability in the AT game transfer lottery, a part of or all of the probabilities can be changed to any one of a plurality of stages (for example, six stages). When the function is installed, the current set value can be indicated by the number of shortened games (for example, if the 66 games are shortened, the setting is 6).

  Further, in the present embodiment, only one ceiling is set on the state transition time chart, but a plurality of ceilings can be set, thereby increasing the possibility that the jump destination becomes the ceiling when the number of games is reduced. Therefore, the expectations of the player can be increased.

  In this embodiment, the low-probability state and the high-probability state alternately appear based on a predetermined state transition time chart. However, a new high-probability state can appear in the low-probability state. . The appearance of a new high-probability state can be triggered by a predetermined lottery. For example, when a predetermined winning combination (for example, a rare small part such as cherry) is determined in a winning combination lottery in a low-probability state. A predetermined lottery can also be executed. As a result, the high-probability state appears over a predetermined number of games and the like after the game related to the win, despite the predetermined low-probability state.

1 slot machine 3 start lever 5 stop button 8 indicator (notification means)
10. Main control unit (control means, right grant means, first control means, second control means)
20 Sub-control unit 41 Reel

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In a gaming machine capable of controlling a special game state for performing a notification for obtaining a game result advantageous to a player,
Right grant means for granting a right to execute the special game state;
Control means capable of controlling a plurality of game states having different probabilities that the right to execute the special game state is granted,
The plurality of gaming states include a first gaming state, and a second gaming state in which the right to execute the special gaming state is more likely to be granted than the first gaming state,
The control means includes:
A first control unit capable of controlling the gaming state to the first gaming state until the predetermined specific number of games elapses, and then controlling the gaming state to the second gaming state;
A second control unit capable of controlling to the second game state without waiting for the specific game number to elapse based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition in the first game state;
The right grant means,
When the number of games is longer than the specific number of games and the predetermined number of games has passed, while granting the right to execute the special game state,
When the control by the second control means is performed, a right to execute the special game state is granted when the prescribed number of games has elapsed, regardless of the control by the second control means. Gaming machine to do. In a gaming machine capable of controlling a special game state for performing a notification for obtaining a game result advantageous to a player,
Right grant means for granting a right to execute the special game state;
Control means capable of controlling a plurality of game states having different probabilities that the right to execute the special game state is granted;
An informing means capable of executing at a predetermined timing a notification regarding the grant of the right to execute the special game state ,
With
The prior Symbol plurality of game state, and the first game condition, and a second game state is high probability of being granted the right to run the said special game state than in the first game condition, includes,
The control means includes:
A first control unit capable of controlling the gaming state to the first gaming state until the predetermined specific number of games elapses, and then controlling the gaming state to the second gaming state;
A second control unit capable of controlling to the second game state without waiting for the specific game number to elapse based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition in the first game state ;
The gaming machine , wherein the notifying unit is capable of executing a notification regarding control by the second control unit at the predetermined timing .

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