JP6763570B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, a game machine (rotary body type game machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels in which symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine imparts a certain game value to a game medium such as a medal or a pachinko ball, and performs a game for acquiring such a game medium. Further, in this type of gaming machine, an internal lottery is performed and the rotation of a plurality of reels is started with the player's rotation start operation as an opportunity, and the player's stop operation is triggered as an internal lottery result. Controls to stop multiple reels. Then, the result of the game is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals and the like are paid out according to the result of the game.

In the above-mentioned game machine, the winning probability of the winning combination is changed by shifting to the assist time state (hereinafter, the assist time is also referred to as "AT") as the effecting state for executing the winning auxiliary effect for assisting the winning of the winning combination. It is known that the game medium can be easily acquired. In the game machine that executes the AT state in this way, when the so-called addition process for extending the number of remaining games in the AT state is performed, a lottery of the production pattern is performed according to the number of games added, for example, 50 games. It has been proposed that the execution of the pseudo-bonus is decided with a probability of 50% if it is added (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-136089

By the way, some game machines that execute the AT state are provided with an addition specialized state in which the above-mentioned addition processing is performed more frequently or with a higher probability than the normal AT state. When the player shifts to such an additional specialized state, he / she can expect a large amount of additional games (may be the number of medals) to be added, and the provision of this additional specialized state gives the player a taste as a game machine. It is increasing.

However, since the lottery for whether or not to shift to the additional specialized state is performed when shifting to the AT state or during the game in the AT state, the player is playing in the non-AT state. Tends to play a game only with the aim of shifting to the AT state, and there is a risk that the game performance in the non-AT state may be lacking.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving game performance even in a non-assisted time state.

The gaming machine (1) according to the present invention is
Multiple reels (R1, R2, R3) in which multiple types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and
A start switch (230) that detects the start operation by the player,
An internal lottery means (120) that performs an internal lottery to determine the winning or failing of multiple types of roles including small wins and replays, and
A stop switch (240) provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel,
The plurality of reels are rotated based on the detection of the start operation by the start switch, and the reels are being rotated based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch and the result of the internal lottery determined by the internal lottery means. The reel control means (130) that controls the reel stop to stop the reel, and
A winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning form predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the valid line (L1) while the plurality of reels are stopped. 140) and
Assist time state control means (200) that controls the transition between the assist time state in which the prize assist control for assisting the winning of a specific combination is executed and the non-assist time state in which the prize assist control is not executed. And with
The assist time state control means (200) is
In the non-assist time state, an assist time lottery for determining whether or not to start the assist time state is performed.
In the assist time state, it is possible to execute a normal state and a specialized state in which an extension process for extending the execution period of the assist time state is executed more frequently than in the normal state.
In the non-assist time state that has not won the assist time lottery, the specialization state determination state is started based on the decision to execute the specialization state .
And wherein the benzalkonium to finished the specialized state determined state based on the fact that to determine the transition to the assist time state won the assist time lottery.

The reference numerals in parentheses are for comparison with the drawings, but this is for convenience of facilitating the understanding of the invention and has no effect on the structure of the claims. It's not a thing.

According to the present invention, when it is determined to execute the specialized state in the non-assisted time state, the specialized state confirmed state is started, so that it is confirmed that the specialized state is shifted to during the game in the non-assisted time state. It is possible to provide a new playability of the invention and improve the playability.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table in the non-RT state to RT3 state of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table during CB operation in the non-RT state to RT3 state of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the small winning combination which can be won in the non-RT state to RT3 state of the gaming machine of this embodiment. (A) is a diagram for explaining the winning mode of the replay that can be won in the non-RT state and RT3 state of the game machine of the present embodiment, and (B) is a diagram for explaining the winning mode of the replay that can be won in the RT1 state. , (C) is a diagram for explaining the winning mode of the replay that can be won in the RT2 state. It is a state transition diagram of the game state in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a state transition diagram regarding the AT state in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the minus point processing in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd CZ state processing in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the confirmed rare replay winning process in the game machine of this embodiment.

Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described. It should be noted that the present embodiment described below does not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent requirements of the present invention.

1. 1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called rotating body type game machine, and is a type of game machine that plays a game using a medal as a game medium.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a reel unit composed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 as a plurality of reels is housed in a box-shaped housing composed of a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. Has been done. Further, a hopper unit 320 (see FIG. 2) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower part of the reel unit in the housing. Further, in the housing of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a control board which is equipped with a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, and the like and controls the operation of the slot machine 1 is also housed.

Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 has an outer peripheral surface divided into 20 regions (hereinafter, each region is referred to as a "frame") at regular intervals, and each frame has a plurality of types. Any of the symbols of is arranged. Further, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (not shown) as a reel driving means, and are rotationally driven around the axis of the stepping motor, respectively, and the number of pulses of the driving pulse of the stepping motor. It is provided so that it can be stopped in frame units (predetermined rotation angle unit, predetermined rotation amount unit) by controlling the or pulse width. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stepping motor rotationally drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in response to the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse is cut off from the control board. Then, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop as the rotation of the stepping motor stops.

The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable. The front upper door UD is provided with a display window DW that enables observation of the rotating state and the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, among a plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, they are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, and lower symbol) can be observed from the front of the slot machine 1 through the display window DW.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, upper, middle, and lower tiers are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and an effective line can be obtained by combining the display positions of the respective reels. It is set. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called specified number of medals, is set to 2 or 3 depending on the game state, and each game state has its own medals. When medals corresponding to the set specified number of medals are inserted, the effective line L1 composed of the middle stage of the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 and the upper stage of the second reel R2 is activated.

Then, the game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 in the display window DW, and when the symbol combination on the effective line L1 is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination, the symbol combination is determined. As a winning combination, medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320.

A game information display unit DS is provided on the front upper door UD. The game information display unit DS consists of LEDs, lamps, 7-segment displays, etc., and is the total number of medals credited, the number of medals paid out or won in one game, and the total number of medals paid out or won in a bonus state. Various game information such as the total of the above, information on the winning combination in this game, and information suggesting how to press the stop buttons B1 to B3 related to the payout of medals are displayed.

The game information display unit DS includes a main control display device 500 composed of a 7-segment display, and when a specified number of medals are inserted and the start lever SL is operated, the game is won in this game. The notification display, which is a display corresponding to the winning command, which is a control signal created based on the winning information, which is the information of the winning combination, is displayed. Further, in the main control display device 500, when the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped after the notification display is displayed, the notification display is terminated and the number of medals paid out or acquired is displayed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player can infer which combination is the winning combination in the internal lottery by turning on and off each segment of the main control display device 500 in the display mode corresponding to the winning command. Such notification display is executed.

Further, the front upper door UD is provided with a display device 330 for performing an effect. The display device 330 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various images and images for assisting the game and enlivening the game. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for producing an effect are provided on the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game and enlivening the game are output.

Various operating means are provided on the front lower door DD. As the operation means, as the insertion operation means for inserting the credited (stored) medals, the single bet button BT for inserting one medal and the max bet button MB for inserting the specified number of medals, A start lever SL as a game start operation means for causing a player to execute a start operation that triggers a game to start by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and a first rotation driven by a stepping motor. Stop button B1 as a stop operation means for causing the player to execute a stop operation that triggers each of the reels R1 to 3rd reel R3, and a settlement button BS for settlement of credited medals. Is also provided.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or the medal is credited in excess of the specified number of inserted medals, the player presses the single bet button BT the same number of times as the specified number of inserted medals. By performing a single bet operation or a max bet operation of pressing the max bet button MB, a specified number of medals are set to the inserted state, and rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be started. Set to ready state. Then, when the player executes a start operation on the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate by driving the stepping motor on the control board, and an internal lottery using a random number is performed. On condition that the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed and the rotation speed has become steady, the pressing operation of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is permitted, that is, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 The stop operation by is enabled.

After that, when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 at an arbitrary timing (hereinafter, referred to as "pressing timing"), the stop signal output built in each of the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 is output. The stop switch 240 as a means performs an ON operation, and changes the reel stop signal output to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state. Here, the stop switch is composed of, for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure sensor, and the like.

Further, when the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 which are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches corresponding to each of the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 are turned off, and the reel stops to be output to the control board. The signal is changed from the ON state to the OFF state. Then, the control board responds to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and the release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped at the stop position.

Further, a medal payout outlet MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and the number of medals according to the result of the game is paid out from the medal payout exit MO to the medal tray MP. ing. In addition, when the settlement button BS is pressed while the credited medals are stored in the game machine, it corresponds to the number of credits (the number of credited medals) from the hopper unit 320 when the settlement button BS is pressed. The settlement process for paying out the number of medals to be performed is executed, and the medals are paid out from the medal payment exit MO to the medal tray MP.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is controlled by the game control means 100 as a control board. The game control means 100 receives input signals from input means of a medal insertion switch 210, a bet switch 220, a start switch 230, and a stop switch 240 as a plurality of operation detection means, and various types for executing a game. The calculation is performed, and the operation of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the sound device 340, and the main control display device 500 is controlled based on the calculation result. The functions of the game control means 100 are various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), hardware such as RAM, or predetermined storage stored in ROM or the like in advance. It is realized by software consisting of the above programs.

Further, the game control means 100 includes input receiving means 105, random number generating means 110, internal lottery means 120, reel control means 130, winning determination means 140, payout control means 150, replay processing means 160, game state transition control means 170, and the like. The effect control means 180, the storage means 190, and the assist time state control means 200 are included. Each means constituting the game control means 100 reads out and executes each control program stored in advance in the storage means 190 at the time of executing each control process.

The insertion receiving means 105 performs a process of validating the game start operation for the start lever SL based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions during the insertion acceptance period for accepting the insertion of medals. Specifically, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the insertion receiving means 105 puts the inserted medals into the inserted state up to the specified number of inserted medals as the medal insertion switch 210 operates. Set. Further, when the betting operation in which the single bet button BT or the max bet button MB is pressed is executed while the medal is credited, the insertion receiving means 105 operates the bet switch 220 and the specified number of insertions. The credited medal is set to the inserted state up to the limit.

In the present embodiment, the input receiving means 105 is used when the gaming state controlled by the gaming state transition control means 170 is a non-replay time state to a replay time 3 state (hereinafter, the replay time is also referred to as “RT”). The specified number of inputs is set to 3 as the first specified number of inputs, and the challenge bonus (hereinafter referred to as "CB") as a type 2 special bonus is activated while the game state is from the non-RT state to the RT3 state. If so, the specified number of inputs is set to two as the second specified number of inputs. Details of each gaming state will be described later.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions is accepted as the start operation of the game by the player, and the first operation is received. It is an opportunity to start the rotation of the reels R1 to the third reel R3, and the internal lottery means 120 described later is an opportunity to execute the internal lottery.

The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating a random number for lottery. Random numbers can be generated, for example, based on the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numbers so as to circulate in a predetermined count range). In the present embodiment, the “random number” includes not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but also a value that is generated regularly, but the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. It also includes values that can function as random numbers.

The internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine the winning or not of the winning combination based on the start signal output when the player executes a start operation on the start lever SL and the start switch 230 detects the start operation. It is a means to perform, such as a lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, and a lottery flag setting process.

In the lottery table selection process, among a plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage means 191 of the storage means 190, which internal lottery table is used for the internal lottery is selected based on the current gaming state. To do. In each internal lottery table, various random numbers such as replays, small wins and bonuses, and losses (unwinned) are associated with each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535). ..

3 and 4 show internal lottery tables A to H, which are internal lottery tables selected when the game state is in the non-RT state to RT3 state and the non-RT state to RT3 state during CB operation. It is a figure. As shown in FIG. 3, the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D selected when the game state is the non-RT state to the RT3 state are set to have the same winning probability in the winning area including the small winning combination. , The winning area including the small role is the winning area "Batting order bell 1" to the winning area "Batting order bell 6", the winning area "common bell role", the winning area "rare role", and the winning area "missing role". Random numbers are associated with each of. Further, in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D, as a bonus prepared in the present embodiment, the winning area "CB", which is the winning area for winning the CB, is set as the lottery target.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the internal lottery table E to the internal lottery table H selected during the CB operation when the gaming state is the non-RT state to the RT3 state are the internals selected in the current RT state. Each of the lottery tables corresponds to a random number associated with the replay that can be won in the current RT state and the winning area "CB".

FIG. 5 shows that winning is possible depending on the winning area (winning mode) including the small winning combination that can be won in the non-RT state to RT3 state, and the operation mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3 executed at the time of winning in each winning area. It is a figure which shows a small role. As shown in FIG. 5, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the small winning orders (hereinafter referred to as "winning winning combinations") include a bell, a special small winning combination 1 to a special small winning combination 6, a rare winning combination, and a missing combination. Is prepared, and the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6" are set as the winning area (winning mode) of the small winning combination in which a plurality of types of winning combinations are won in duplicate.

Here, the "batting order" means the order in which the pressing operation is executed for the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3, and is composed of six batting orders of the batting order 1 to 6. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 corresponds to an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to the operation for stopping the third reel R3. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 changes, the stop order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 changes.

The batting order 1 is a so-called forward push, in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B1, stop button B2, and stop button B3. The batting order 2 is a so-called scissors batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B1, stop button B3, and stop button B2. Further, the batting order 3 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B2 → stop button B1 → stop button B3. Further, the batting order 4 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B2 → stop button B3 → stop button B1. Further, the batting order 5 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B3 → stop button B1 → stop button B2. Further, the batting order 6 is a so-called reverse pressing batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B3 → stop button B2 → stop button B1.

In the following description, the reel control means 130 starts the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and the player presses any of the first effective stop buttons B1 to B3. It is also described as the first stop operation, and the player is effective in the state where the rotation of one of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 corresponding to the stop button pressed in the first stop operation is stopped. Pressing any of the buttons B1 to the stop button B3 is also described as a second stop operation, and the reel corresponding to the stop button pressed by the first stop operation among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The third step is to press one of the stop buttons B1 to B3, which is valid for the player, while the rotation of the two reels with the reel corresponding to the stop button pressed in the second stop operation is stopped. Also described as a stop operation.

The winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6" is a winning area in which the bell and any one of the special small winning combination 1 to the special small winning combination 6 are won in duplicate. Here, the bell is set to the pressing timing of each stop button when the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in an appropriate batting order at the time of winning the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6". It is a winning combination that wins regardless, for example, in the case of winning the winning area "batting order bell 1", a prize is won when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order 1. In addition, for the special small winning combination 1 to the special small winning combination 6, the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in a batting order other than the batting order in which the bell can be won when the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6" is won. It is a winning combination that can be won when it is operated and the timing of pressing each stop button is appropriate. For example, when the winning area "Batting Order Bell 1" is won, either Batting Order 2 or Batting Order 6 If the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the batting order of, and the timing of pressing each stop button is appropriate, a prize is won.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in a batting order in which the bell cannot be won when the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6" is won. In addition, if each stop button is pressed at a pressing timing during which the special small winning combination 1 to the special small winning combination 6 cannot be won, a missed (non-winning) occurrence occurs in which no winning combination is won. Further, in the following description, the batting order in which the bell can be won at the time of winning in the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6" is also described as the correct batting order. In addition, the batting order in which the bell cannot be won at the time of winning in the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6" is also described as an incorrect batting order.

The winning area "common bell role" is configured so that the bell can be won regardless of the batting order and pressing timing. In addition, the winning area "rare role" is configured so that the rare role can be won regardless of the batting order and pressing timing, and the probability of winning is lower than in the winning area including other small roles. It is configured as follows. In addition, the winning area "missing role" is configured so that the missing role can be won when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed at an appropriate timing, and the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 can be won. If the pressing timing is the pressing timing at which the missed combination cannot be won, none of the winning combinations will be won (non-winning).

Next, the winning area including the replay will be described. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning area "normal replay" and the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 12" include only the replay. And, the winning area "rare replay" and the winning area "confirmed rare replay" are set.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a winning area including a replay that can be won in the non-RT state to the RT3 state, and a replay that can be won by the batting order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 executed at the time of winning in each winning area. Is. As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 6 (A), the winning area "normal replay" is an internal lottery table A selected when the gaming state is the non-RT state, and the gaming state is the RT3 state. When the internal lottery table D selected in the case, the internal lottery table E selected when the game during the CB operation in the non-RT state is executed, and the game during the CB operation in the RT3 state are executed. It is a winning area set in each of the internal lottery table H selected in, and is configured to win a normal replay and to win a normal replay regardless of the hitting order and the pressing timing.

As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 6 (B), the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6" are the internal lottery table B selected when the game state is the RT1 state. , The winning area set in the internal lottery table F selected when the game is executed during the CB operation in the RT1 state, and the normal replay and the RT2 transition replay are both won. , If the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order set in each of the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6", the RT2 transition replay wins, and the other batting order When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed, the normal replay wins a prize. Further, in the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6", the winning mode is such that the winning mode is duplicated by winning the replays such as special replay 1 to special replay 5 and the combination shown in FIG. Each is configured differently. In the reel control means 130, which will be described later, when the winning area including the special replay 1 to the special replay 5 is won by the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120, the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 are in any batting order and pressing timing. It is configured to execute the reel stop control so that the winning symbol combination of the special replay 1 to the special replay 5 is not displayed even when the pressing operation is performed.

As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 6 (C), the winning area "batting order replay 7" to the winning area "batting order replay 12" are the internal lottery table C selected when the game state is the RT2 state. , The winning area set in the internal lottery table G selected when the game is executed during the CB operation in the RT2 state, and the normal replay, the RT1 transition replay, and the RT3 transition replay. If the batting order is set in each of the winning areas "Batting Order Replay 7" to the winning area "Batting Order Replay 12", the RT3 transition replay wins if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. If the stop button B1 to stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order in which the RT3 transition replay can be won and the first stop operation is common, the normal replay wins, and the stop buttons B1 to stop in other batting orders. When the button B3 is pressed, the RT1 transition replay wins. Further, in the winning area "batting order replay 7" to the winning area "batting order replay 12", the winning mode is such that the winning mode is duplicated by winning the replays such as special replays 1 to 5 and the combination shown in FIG. Each is configured differently.

As shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 6, the winning area "Rare Replay" is a winning area set in each of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table H, and the rare replay is won, the batting order and the batting order. Rare Replay can be won regardless of the pressing timing. In addition, the winning area "Rare Replay" is set so that the winning probability is lower than any winning area in the winning area including the replay that can be won in each internal lottery table.

As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 6, the winning area "confirmed rare replay" is a winning area set in each of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table H, and is a confirmed rare replay and a normal replay. If the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed in the batting order 1 to 4, the confirmed rare replay wins regardless of the pressing timing, and the stop button B1 to the stop button in the batting order 5 and 6 are won. When B3 is pressed, the normal replay is configured to win a prize regardless of the pressing timing. In addition, the winning area "fixed rare replay" is set so that the winning probability is the second lowest after the winning area "rare replay" among the winning areas including the replays that can be won in each internal lottery table.

In the random number determination process, a random number (random number for lottery) generated by the random number generation means 110 for each game is acquired based on the start signal output from the start switch 230, and the acquired random number is selected in the lottery table selection process. It is compared with the lottery table, and it is determined whether or not the winning combination is won based on the comparison result.

In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination is set from the non-established state (first flag state, OFF state) to the established state (second flag state) based on the result of the random number determination process. , ON state). In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won in duplicate, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning combinations is set in the established state. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over non-carryable flag) is prepared, which is reset to the non-established state without carrying over the established state to the next and subsequent games regardless of winning. Further, the lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage means 192 of the storage means 190.

The reel control means 130 is the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by the stepping motor based on the output of the start signal from the start switch 230 that is operated by the player executing the start operation to the start lever SL. Starts the rotary drive of. Further, the reel control means 130 has a stop button B1 corresponding to each reel when the rotation state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 becomes a rotation state of steady rotation at a predetermined speed (for example, about 80 rpm). When the stop button B3 is pressed, the control for enabling the stop operation detected by the stop switch 240 is executed. Then, the reel control means 130 stops the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 when the reel stop signal is output from the stop switch 240 based on the detection of the stop operation. , Controls to stop each reel of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. At this time, the reel control means 130 controls to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, which are rotationally driven by the stepping motor, in a state in which the lottery flag is set, that is, in an manner according to the result of the internal lottery. That is, the reel control means 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time each button of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed. Then, control is performed to stop the reel at the determined stop position.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed. It is designed to stop the reel. Here, when the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel is determined from the diameter and rotation speed of each reel, and the reel stops from the time when the stop button is pressed. It is configured to be rotatable for up to 4 frames before it is done. In the reel control means 130, the stop button has a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button pressed among the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3. When the position is within the range of 0 to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the effective line L1 at the time when the pressing operation is performed, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set is valid. Control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button on which the pressing operation has been performed so that the reel is displayed at the display position on the line L1.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1, the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination of the winning combinations that can be won regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3 such as the bell and each replay described above are the first reels R1 to the first. In each of the three reels R3, they are arranged within a displayable range from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reels stop. In particular, among the winning symbol combinations of bells, for the symbols that can be displayed on the third reel R3, the timing of pressing the stop button B3 even when the CB is operating when the maximum number of sliding frames of the third reel R3 is one. It is arranged so that it can be displayed regardless of.

Here, the reel control means 130 receives the start signal output when the start switch 230 detects the start operation, starts the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and starts one game. In this case, it is configured to set a waiting time (about 4.1 seconds) generally called a wait (or wait time). When the reel control means 130 receives the start signal from the start switch 230 within the period from the setting of the standby time to the elapse of the standby time, the reel control means 130 receives the start signal from the start switch 230, and after the standby time elapses, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 Is configured to start spinning. With this configuration, the reel control means 130 can start the game after the minimum game time (about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed as a fixed time from the start of one game to the start of the next game. ..

The reel control means 130 refers to the logic calculation process for obtaining the stop position of the rotating reel by logic calculation and the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 193 of the storage means 190, and refers to the stop control table of the rotating reel. The table reference process for determining the stop position is performed.

First, in the logic calculation process, 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the reel position at the time when the stop switch 240 is operated, that is, when the pressing operation of the stop button is detected according to the priority data determined for each combination. The priority is obtained for the candidate stop positions for 5 frames existing in the range. Here, the reel control means 130 is a reel index which is information indicating that the reel output when the photosensor provided in the reel unit 310 detects the reel position detection unit provided in each reel has made one rotation. And, using the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel where the reel index is detected (calculated from the number of times the drive pulse supplied to the stepping motor is supplied), the reel rotation state at the time when the reel stop signal is received from the stop switch 240. To get. Then, among the priorities of the candidates for each stop position, the candidate for the stop position having the highest priority is determined as the actual stop position. However, in the logic calculation process, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the press detection position, and the like. When there are a plurality of candidates for the stop position having the highest priority, the actual stop position is determined by the table reference process.

In the logic calculation process, when the lottery flags for two or more types of winning combinations are set in the winning state, the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning form of the winning combination with the higher priority according to the priority assigned to each winning combination. The priority is obtained so that the candidate of the above has a higher priority than the candidate of the stop position including the symbol constituting the winning form of the winning combination having a lower priority. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is from the non-RT state to the RT3 state, the priority is determined in the order of "replay> small winning combination> bonus". Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the CB is in operation, the priority is determined in the order of "small role> replay> bonus". That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the reel stop control is executed when the CB is operating, when the small winning combination and the replay or the bonus are won in duplicate, the slot machine 1 takes precedence over the replay and the bonus. The symbols that make up the winning symbol combination of the winning combination are stopped on the effective line L1.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of small wins are won in the internal lottery, the priority of the stop position candidate is determined according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line L1. There are a method of finding the priority and a method of finding the priority according to the number of medals to be paid out based on a predetermined dividend for the small winning combination. When determining the priority of stop position candidates according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line L1, the priority is higher as the number of winning symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line L1 increases. The priority of each stop position candidate is obtained so as to be higher. Further, when the priority of the candidate for the stop position is obtained according to the number of medals paid out, the number of medals paid out based on the payout of the small winning combination corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the effective line L1 is large. The priority of each stop position candidate is obtained so that the stop position, that is, the stop position where a small winning combination with a large payout can be won, has a higher priority. However, when the priority of the candidate for the stop position is calculated according to the number of medals paid out, if small wins with the same payout are won more than once, each small win can be won. Candidates are treated as having the same priority.

Further, in the logic calculation process, so-called pull-in process and kick-off process are performed as processes for obtaining candidates for reel stop positions. Here, the pull-in process is a process of obtaining a candidate for a stop position of the reel so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set in the winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of obtaining a candidate for a stop position of the reel so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 makes it possible to stop the symbol of the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set in the winning state in the form of winning, while the symbol of the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set in the non-winning state is in the form of winning. A logic calculation process is performed to obtain a candidate for a reel stop position so as not to stop at.

Here, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the CB wins and the CB operates, the reel control means 130 presses the stop button B3 on the third reel R3 of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The reel stop control is executed so as to stop the rotating third reel R3 within 75 ms from the time when the reel is rotated. When stopping the rotating reel within 75 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel is from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops, depending on the diameter and rotation speed of each reel. It is configured to be rotatable for up to one frame.

In the reel stop control during CB operation, the reel control means 130 performs at least one predetermined reel of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 within 75 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed. The reel stop control may be executed so as to stop, and in the present embodiment, the third reel is within 75 ms from the time when the reel stop signal output from the stop switch 240 is detected by pressing the stop button B3. The reel stop control is executed so as to stop R3, but the stop switch 240 detects that the stop button corresponding to another reel such as the first reel R1 or the second reel R2 has been pressed, and the reel stop signal. May be configured to perform reel stop control so that the reels are stopped within 75 ms from the time when is output from the stop switch 240, and within 75 ms from the time when the reel stop signal is output from the stop switch 240. The number of reels set to stop the reels may be a plurality of reels instead of one.

The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won, based on the stopping mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, the winning determination table of the storage means 190 is displayed on the effective line L1 when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped while referring to the winning determination table stored in the storage means 194. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is in the form of a predetermined winning combination. Then, the winning judgment table is set so that it can be judged whether or not a small winning combination, a replay, or a bonus has been won (hereinafter referred to as "winning judgment") by the symbol combination displayed on the effective line L1 when each reel is stopped. It is prepared.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, each process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140 in the winning determination process. As each process executed based on the determination result of the winning combination, for example, when a small winning combination wins, a process of determining the number of medals to be paid out by the payout control means 150 is performed, and when the replay wins a prize. Causes the replay processing means 160 to perform a process of executing the next game without consuming medals, and when a bonus is won, a process of operating the bonus won by the game state transition control means 170 is performed.

The payout control means 150 performs a payout process related to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small winning combination is won, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each winning combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are used as the payout device. Control is performed so that the hopper unit 320 is paid out.

In the present embodiment, the dividend of the small winning combination is set to a different number of payouts depending on whether the payout is the first specified number of inputs or the second specified number of inputs. When the specified number of inputs is set to the first specified number of inputs, the payout of the bell is set to 9 which is larger than the first specified number of inputs, and the payout of the rare role is less than the first specified number of inputs2. The payouts for the special small winning combination 1 to the special small winning combination 6 and the missed winning combination are set to one, which is less than the first specified number of cards. In addition, when the specified number of inputs is set to the second specified number of inputs, the payout of the bell is set to 15 cards, which is larger than the number of the second specified number of inputs, and the payout of the rare role is the same as the number of the second specified number of inputs. The payouts for the special small winning combination 1 to the special small winning combination 6 and the missed winning combination are set to one, which is less than the second specified number. In the present embodiment, the CB plays a role in which the medal is not paid out at the time of winning.

The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out the number of medals specified by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time one medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is configured to be able to manage the number of medals actually paid out from the hopper unit 320 based on the input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. If medals are allowed to be credited, the number of credits (credited) stored in the credit storage area (not shown) of the storage means 190 instead of actually paying out the medals by the hopper unit 320. A credit addition process for adding the number of medals to the number of medals) is performed to virtually pay out medals.

The replay processing means 160 determines that the winning determination means 140 has stopped and displayed the symbol combination indicating the winning of any one of the plurality of types of replay combinations on the effective line L1, and when the replay wins, the next time. Performs a replay process (replay process) that sets the game to a ready state that enables the game to be executed without the need to insert medals. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the replay wins a prize, an automatic insertion process is performed in which the specified number of medals are automatically inserted without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). We wait for the next start operation for the start lever SL with the same effective line L1 as the previous game set.

The game state transition control means 170 shifts the game state between the non-RT state and the RT3 state, and changes the winning mode of the replay. The bonus winning symbol is obtained by the RT state transition control process and the reel stop control by the reel control means 130. When the combination is displayed on the effective line L1, the bonus operation control process for operating the bonus displayed on the effective line L1 and the game state transition control are performed.

FIG. 7 is a state transition diagram showing a game state that can be transferred from each game state in the game state transition control executed by the game state transition control means 170. In the following description, the non-RT state to the RT3 state in which the CB is not operating are collectively referred to as a “non-bonus state”.

First, the details of the RT state transition control process will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the non-RT state is a gaming state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and it is possible to shift from the non-RT state to the RT1 state. Specifically, in the non-RT state, any one of the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6" is won, and the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed to operate the reels by the reel control means 130. When a symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination of any of the winning combination of the small winning combination, the replay, and the bonus is displayed on the effective line L1 by the stop control, the state shifts to the RT1 state. Further, in the non-RT state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A in which the winning probability of the replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 7.3.

The RT1 state is a gaming state corresponding to a normal state that can be changed from the non-RT state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state, and the RT1 state can be changed to the RT2 state. Specifically, in the RT1 state, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order in which the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6" is won and the RT2 transition replay can be won. When the winning symbol combination of the RT2 transition replay is displayed on the effective line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, the RT2 transition state is entered. In the RT1 state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table B in which the winning probability of the replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 7.3.

The RT2 state is a gaming state in which the game shifts when the winning symbol combination of the RT2 transition replay is displayed on the effective line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 in the RT1 state. It is possible to shift from the RT2 state to the RT1 state and the RT3 state. Specifically, in the RT2 state, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order in which the winning area "batting order replay 7" to the winning area "batting order replay 12" can be won and the RT1 transition replay can be won. Either when the winning symbol combination of the RT1 transition replay is displayed on the effective line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 or the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6" A symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination of any of the small winning combination, replay, and bonus combination is on the effective line L1 by winning and pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 and the reel stop control by the reel control means 130. When it is displayed, it shifts to the RT1 state. Further, in the RT2 state, the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order in which the winning area "batting order replay 7" to the winning area "batting order replay 12" can be won and the RT3 transition replay can be won. When the winning symbol combination of the RT3 transition replay is displayed on the effective line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, the RT3 transition state is entered. In the RT2 state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table C in which the winning probability of the replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 7.3.

The RT3 state is a gaming state in which the game shifts when the winning symbol combination of the RT3 transition replay is displayed on the effective line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 in the RT2 state. It is possible to shift from the RT3 state to the RT1 state. Specifically, any one of the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6" is won, and the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed, and the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 is small. When a symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination of any of the winning combination of the winning combination, the replay, and the bonus is displayed on the effective line L1, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In the RT3 state, the probability of winning the replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 1.4, so that the probability of winning any of the small winning combination, the replay, or the bonus is set to be extremely high. An internal lottery will be held.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, different game playability is realized in each game state by transitioning the game state between the non-RT state and the RT3 state. Specifically, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the frequency of transition to the RT1 state in which a normal game is executed and the RT3 state in which the probability of winning a replay is high is suppressed, and medals are paid excessively. The RT2 state that prevents the game from being played and the RT3 state that can win a small role, a replay, or a bonus in each game with a high probability by winning the replay have different playability. There is.

Further, as described above, the winning area "batting order replay 7" to the winning area "batting order replay 12", which are replays that can be won in the RT2 state, have the same batting order and the first stop operation that can win the RT3 transition replay. When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order, the normal replay is won instead of the RT1 transition replay. That is, in the slot machine 1, the probability of transition from the RT2 state to the RT1 state is reduced to increase the probability that the game is executed in the RT2 state, thereby increasing the probability of transition from the RT2 state to the RT3 state. Is configured to allow

Next, among the bonus operation control processes executed by the game state transition control means 170, the processes executed when the CB wins a prize will be described. As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the game in which the winning area "CB" is won while the CB is not operating, the CB wins regardless of the batting order and pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. , CB winning symbol combinations and symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are configured. Further, the game state transition control means 170 operates the CB when the winning symbol combination of the CB is displayed on the effective line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130.

When the CB is activated, the game state transition control means 170 ends the CB when one game is executed. Further, the gaming state transition control means 170 is configured so that when the CB is activated, the gaming state is not changed based on the operation of the CB. For example, when the CB is won in the state where the game state is the RT2 state and the CB is operated based on the winning of the CB, the game state transition control means 170 does not have the winning and operation of the CB as the transition condition of the game state. Therefore, the CB is operated while maintaining the RT2 state, which is the current gaming state.

While the CB is operating, the gaming state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to refer to the internal lottery table corresponding to the case where the CB is operated in the current gaming state. For example, when the CB is operated while the game state is the RT1 state, the game state transition control means 170 is displayed on the internal lottery table B (see FIG. 3) which is referred to when the game state is the RT1 state. Refer to the internal lottery table F (see FIG. 4), which is the corresponding internal lottery table. As shown in FIG. 4, the internal lottery table E to the internal lottery table H correspond to the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D shown in FIG. 3, respectively, and the corresponding internal lottery tables have a replay winning mode. And the winning mode of the bonus are common.

That is, the internal lottery means 120 is configured to be able to win in the winning area "CB" which is the winning area including the bonus even though the bonus CB is operating in the internal lottery while the CB is operating. ..

Then, when the CB is in operation, the internal lottery means 120 sets the lottery flags of all the small winning combinations to the established state (ON state) regardless of the result of the internal lottery. As described above, the reel control means 130 of the present embodiment is configured to stop the winning symbol combination of the small winning combination on the effective line L1 by the reel stop control in preference to the replay and the bonus when the CB is in operation. ing. Further, as described above, the winning symbol combination of the bell can be displayed regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B3 even when the CB is operating in which the maximum number of sliding frames of the third reel R3 is one. It is a symbol combination having. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, when the CB is in operation, the bell can be won regardless of the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 and the batting order and pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. It is configured so that the player can surely win a medal by executing the game in a state where the CB is activated.

The effect control means 180 relates to an effect related to a game, such as a display effect performed by using the display device 330 and an acoustic effect performed by using the sound device 340, based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 195. Take control. Specifically, when the player operates each configuration of the slot machine 1 for inserting medals, operating the single bet button BT, the max bet button MB, the start lever SL, the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3, etc., or the game. When a game event such as a change in state occurs, the lamp and LED are lit or blinking, the display content of the display device 330 is changed, the sound is output from the speaker, and the start signal is output from the start switch 230 on the first reel. By executing an effect using the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that delays the start of rotation of the R1 to the third reel R3, an effect that excites the game and an effect that assists the game are controlled. ..

Further, the effect control means 180 causes each configuration constituting the effect device 300 to execute an effect based on each effect state. In the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 acquires a random number from the random number storage area of the random number generation means 110 for each lottery process using the random number, and a plurality of effect lottery stored in the effect lottery table storage means 196. Among the tables, each lottery process is executed using the effect lottery table required for each lottery process.

The assist time state control means 200 assists in executing a control for notifying the batting order of the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 and the winning symbol combination of the winning specific combination as the winning assistance control for assisting the winning of the specific combination. Control related to the transition between the time state (AT state) and the non-assisted time state (non-AT state) in which the winning assistance control is not executed is executed. In the present embodiment, the assist time state control means 200 wins the internal lottery means 120 as a winning auxiliary control when the winning combination is won by an internal lottery in a winning area where the winning combination differs depending on the hitting order when the AT state is started. Notification that the winning area won in the internal lottery is notified by creating different winning commands according to the winning areas and transmitting the created winning commands to the main control display device 500. The display is executed by the main control display device 500.

Here, the winning areas subject to the winning assistance control are the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6", the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 12", and the winning area. Includes "confirmed rare replay". In addition, the specific roles that increase the probability of winning by the winning assistance control are the winning bell in the winning area "Batting order bell 1" to the winning area "Batting order bell 6", the winning area "Batting order replay 1" to the winning area "Batting order replay 6". RT2 transition replay at the time of winning, RT3 transition replay at the time of winning of the winning area "batting order replay 7" to the winning area "batting order replay 12". Regarding the confirmed rare replay and the normal replay included in the winning area "confirmed rare replay", the assist time state control means 200 can win the confirmed rare replay during normal games, etc. Stop buttons B1 to stop By instructing one of the batting order 1 to the batting order 4 as the operation mode of the button B3, the winning of the confirmed rare replay is promoted. When the flow of the game is obstructed, such as when the game is being played, one of batting order 5 and batting order 6 is instructed as the operation mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3 that can normally win the replay. To encourage regular replay prizes.

Further, when the AT state is started by the assist time state control means 200, the effect control means 180 is an effect of assisting the winning of a specific combination based on the winning command transmitted from the internal lottery means 120. By notifying the batting order of the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 and the winning symbol combination of the winning specific combination, the winning assistance is an effect of instructing the player of the mode of the stop operation detected by the stop switch 240. Perform the production. For example, the effect control means 180 sets the correct batting order in which the bell can be won when a winning command indicating that the winning area "batting order bell 1" is won in the internal lottery is transmitted from the internal lottery means 120. Execute the winning assistance effect notified by.

The assist time state control means 200 executes control processing in the non-AT state and the AT state by using each data stored in the state control data storage means 197 of the storage means 190. Specifically, the assist time state control means 200 is a lottery for comparing with a random number acquired from the random number generation means 110 when executing an AT lottery, which is a lottery for determining whether or not to start the AT state, for example. The AT lottery table, which is a table, is acquired from the state control data storage means 197, and the AT lottery is executed. The state control data storage means 197 also stores various flags set to the ON state or the OFF state when the assist time state control means 200 executes the control process in the non-AT state and the AT state.

2. 2. Detailed FIG. 8 regarding the AT state is a transition diagram showing a non-AT state and an AT state controlled by the assist time state control means 200. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a normal non-assist time state (normal non-AT state) and a first chance zone state as a state controlled by the assist time state control means 200 and a non-AT state in which the winning assist control is not executed. It has a (first CZ state), a second chance zone state (second CZ state), and a specialized state fixed state, and as an AT state in which the winning assistance control is executed, a normal preparation state, an AT period setting stock state, and an assist time It has a period setting state (AT period setting state), a normal assist time state (normal AT state), and a specialized state.

First, the non-AT state in which the winning assistance control is not executed will be described. The normal non-AT state is a non-AT state in which the winning assistance control is not executed and is executed when the CZ state is not executed, and is a state that continues until another state is started. In the normal non-AT state, the assist time state control means 200 is subject to predetermined lottery conditions such as when a predetermined winning combination is won or when a predetermined number of games are executed. If it is established, the first CZ lottery for determining whether or not to decide the execution of the first CZ state is executed. In the assist time state control means 200 of the present embodiment, as a predetermined lottery condition, the first CZ lottery is executed when the winning area "rare role" is won in the internal lottery.

Further, the assist time state control means 200 determines, as a predetermined lottery condition, whether or not to determine the start of the AT state when the winning area "Rare Replay" is won in the internal lottery by the AT lottery. To execute. In the present embodiment, the assist time state control means 200 is, for example, non-AT when a predetermined number of games (for example, 1000 games) are played without shifting from the non-AT state to the AT state. It may be configured to transition from the state to the AT state.

Further, the assist time state control means 200 wins the winning area "rare role" in the internal lottery and executes the first CZ lottery, and does not win the first CZ lottery, or the winning area "rare replay" in the internal lottery. If a result that is disadvantageous to the player occurs, such as when the player wins the AT lottery and does not win the AT lottery, minus points are added according to the result and a minus point counter (not shown). ). For example, if the first CZ lottery is not won, "5" points are added, and if the AT lottery is not won, "10" points are added. Then, when the minus point stored in the minus point counter reaches the set value (for example, "50" points), the state shifts to the second CZ state assuming that the minus point condition is satisfied. Details of the processing related to this minus point (minus point processing) will be described later.

Further, when the assist time state control means 200 wins the winning area "fixed rare replay" by the internal lottery, the assist time state control means 200 shifts to the special period fixed state. The details of the process when the "confirmed rare replay" is won (confirmed rare replay winning process) will be described later. In the present embodiment, as described above, the winning area "fixed rare replay" is won by the internal lottery, and one of the batting order 5 and the batting order 6 is operated so as not to obstruct the flow of the game as described above. Instruct the mode to encourage the winning of the normal replay, and even if the normal replay wins (that is, even if the "fixed rare replay" does not win), the "fixed rare" is based on the winning of the winning area. Treat as if you won the "Replay".

The first CZ state is a state executed when the first CZ lottery is won in the normal non-AT state, and is a state in which the probability that the start of the AT state is determined is higher than that in the normal non-AT state. In the first CZ state, the assist time state control means 200 sets a value (for example, 10 games) corresponding to a predetermined number of games to the first CZ end determination counter (not shown) of the storage means 190 at the start of the first CZ state. It is configured to execute an AT lottery to decide whether or not to decide the start of the AT state for each game until it is set and the game of 10 games is executed, and the winning area with a low winning probability is executed. The AT state is more likely to start than the normal non-AT state in which the AT lottery is executed only when the "rare replay" is won. The assist time state control means 200 ends the CZ state and starts the AT state when the start of the AT state is determined by the AT lottery by the time the value stored in the first CZ end determination counter reaches the value "0". Then, when the start of the AT state is not determined by the AT lottery when the value stored in the first CZ end determination counter reaches the value "0", the CZ state is ended and the normal non-AT state is started.

Next, the AT state in which the winning assistance control is executed will be described. In the AT state, as described above, when a winning combination with a different winning combination depending on the batting order is won by an internal lottery, the assist time state control means 200 executes the winning assistance control, and the effect control means 180 assists the winning. The production is executed. Specifically, the assist time state control means 200 is used at the time of winning the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6" and the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 12". Performs winning assistance control. In addition, the assist time state control means 200 executes the winning assistance control when the winning area "determined rare replay" is won.

By executing the winning auxiliary control, in the slot machine 1, the main control display device 500 determines the correct batting order in which the bell can be won when the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6" is won. The batting order that can be notified and the RT2 transition replay can be won at the time of winning the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6" is notified by the main control display device 500, and the winning area "batting order replay 7" to The batting order in which the RT3 transition replay can be won at the time of winning the winning area "batting order replay 12" is notified by the main control display device 500.

The normal preparation state is executed when the AT lottery is won in the normal non-AT state or the first CZ state, 1000 games are executed in the non-AT state, and the like. In the normal non-AT state or the first CZ state, the gaming state is usually in the RT1 state. Therefore, by shifting to the RT3 state when actually starting the AT state, the AT state is changed to the RT state in which the probability of winning the replay is high. In order to make the so-called ART state to be executed, the assist time state control means 200 normally executes the preparation state. This normal preparation state is executed until the preset number of games (for example, 10 games) is exhausted, and during that time, the RT2 transition replay is performed when the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6" are won. , The winning auxiliary control is executed so that the RT3 transition replay is won at the time of winning from the winning area "batting order replay 7" to the winning area "batting order replay 12", and the game state is shifted to the RT3 state. Unfortunately, it is not possible to win the RT2 transition replay or the RT3 transition replay during the set number of games, and even if the transition to the RT3 state is not possible, the winning assistance control is performed in the AT period setting state that is continuously performed. Therefore, it will eventually shift to the RT3 state.

As described above, in the RT3 state, a small win, a replay or a bonus is always won, and the probability of winning the replay is set higher than in the non-RT state to the RT2 state. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT state is started and the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6" are won, the batting order in which the RT2 transition replay can be won is notified. By doing so, the game state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT2 state, and when the winning area "batting order replay 7" to the winning area "batting order replay 12" is won, the batting order in which the RT3 transition replay can be won is notified. As a result, when the game state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT3 state, the correct batting order is notified when the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 6" are won in the subsequent games. Since the RT3 state is maintained, the game in the AT state is executed in a state where the replay is won with a higher probability than in other game states, which is a so-called ART game.

In the normal preparation state in the present embodiment, a continuous production such as a story is executed across each game as an production, so even if the game shifts to the RT3 state in the middle of the set number of games, this normal preparation state is maintained. It will continue until the set number of games is exhausted, but during this time, the correct batting order that can win the bell at the time of winning from the winning area "Batting order bell 1" to the winning area "Batting order bell 6" will be assisted. , The player is in an advantageous state regarding the payout of medals as an AT state. In addition, in this normal preparation state, when the winning area "fixed rare replay" is won by the internal lottery, the winning assistance control in which either batting order 5 or batting order 6 is instructed is executed so that the production is not interrupted. In other words, since the "normal replay" wins, the player does not know whether or not the "confirmed rare replay" has been won, but in this case, the "confirmed rare replay" is internally won and becomes a specialized state. Since it is determined to shift, it is controlled to shift to the specialized state in the AT period setting state after the normal preparation state ends.

In the AT period setting state, for example, a battle-type game period in which five games are set as one set is executed, and a normal AT state game number counter (not shown) of the storage means 190, which is the period of the AT state (that is, execution of the AT state). An addition process (extension process) for adding the number of remaining games as a period) is performed, and a continuation determination process for whether or not to move to the next set is performed after the end of one set. That is, as the number of sets continues to increase, the AT state period is set according to the number of sets so that the normal AT state game number counter is added.

Further, in this continuation determination process, for example, if the number of stocks remains in the AT period setting stock state described later, the continuation to the next set is determined by consuming one of the stocks, that is, the stock The number of sets will be continued until the number of times is exhausted. Further, after the number of stocks is exhausted, a continuous lottery is performed, and when the continuous lottery is won, a determination is made to move to the next set in the continuous determination process. Then, the number of executions (number of continuations) of this set is counted by a continuation counter (not shown), and the transition determination process in which the transition lottery is performed while the transition probability to the specialized state is changed depending on the value of the continuation counter is executed. Will be done. In this transition determination process, a transition lottery is performed so that the transition probability to the specialized state is higher than the number of executions of other sets in the first set, the fifth set, etc., for example, in the tenth set. The transition determination process is executed so that the transition probability to the specialized state becomes 100% and the transition is confirmed. Further, in the continuation determination process, if the continuous lottery is not won, the AT period setting state ends and the normal AT state is entered.

The normal AT state is a state that starts when the AT period setting state ends. In the normal AT state, the assist time state control means 200 subtracts the stored value of the normal AT state game number counter set in the AT period setting state as described above by 1 each time each game in the normal AT state is executed. By doing so, the stored value of the normal AT state game number counter is updated in the direction of approaching the value "0" (that is, the initial value).

Further, the assist time state control means 200 sets the AT period again when the winning area "rare replay" or the winning area "rare role" is won in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 during the execution of the normal AT state. An additional lottery is executed, which is a lottery for determining whether or not to start the state. When the assist time state control means 200 decides to start the AT period setting state by winning in the additional lottery, it determines that the start condition of the AT period setting state has been satisfied, and when the current game ends, it is normal. The AT state is interrupted, and the AT period setting state is started from the next game. It should be noted that the normal AT state game number counter is more likely to be added in the AT period set state than in the normal AT state, and it can be said that starting the AT period set state again is itself an additional specialized state. Further, in the present embodiment, the AT period setting state is started when the additional lottery is won. However, when the additional lottery is won, the normal AT state game number counter keeps the normal AT state. The stored values may be added.

Further, the assist time state control means 200 executes a winning assist control instructing one of batting order 1 to batting order 4 when the winning area "confirmed rare replay" is won in the internal lottery during the execution of the normal AT state. That is, the "confirmed rare replay" wins. In this case, since it is internally determined that the "confirmed rare replay" is won and the state shifts to the specialized state, it is controlled to shift from the normal AT state to the AT period setting state, and the AT after the shift. It is controlled to shift to the specialized state in the period setting state.

As for the specialized state, if the transition to the specialized state is won in the transition lottery in the AT period setting state, or in other states, the winning area "confirmed rare replay" is won and the transition to the specialized state is confirmed. In this case, it is a state in which the AT period is set or the state is shifted from the specialized state confirmed state described in detail later. In the specialized state, the assist time state control means 200 has a value (for example, 10 games) corresponding to a predetermined number of games in the specialized state game number counter (not shown) of the storage means 190 at the start of the specialized state. Is added, and the value "1", which is a value corresponding to one game, is subtracted from the specialization state game number counter at each game execution to update the stored value of the specialization state game number counter and specialize. When the stored value of the state game number counter becomes the value "0", the specialized state shifts to the normal AT state and the specialized state ends.

Further, in the specialized state, the assist time state control means 200 executes a special additional lottery for determining a value to be added to the stored value of the normal AT state game number counter in each game, and the value "1" in the special additional lottery. When it is determined to add the above values, a special addition process of adding the determined value to the stored value of the normal AT state game number counter is executed. In this specialized state, an additional process (execution of the AT state in the normal state) such as winning an additional lottery in the normal AT state and executing an addition process of adding to the stored value of the normal AT state game number counter in the AT period set state. The storage value of the normal AT state game number counter is added more frequently than the period extension process), that is, it is easy to extend the period for executing the AT state, which is a state that is likely to be advantageous to the player.

Further, in the specialized state, when the assist time state control means 200 wins the winning area "rare role" and the winning area "rare replay" in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120, the normal AT state game number counter A special addition process, which is a process of determining that the value "100" is added to the stored value, is executed. That is, when the assist time state control means 200 wins the winning area "rare role" and the winning area "rare replay" in the internal lottery in the specialized state, the normal AT state continues as an advantageous privilege for the player. It is configured to execute a special addition process, which is a process of extending the period to be performed by 100 games.

When the assist time state control means 200 is executing the specialized state, the effect control means 180 executes a continuous effect having continuity in the content of the effect over a period from the start to the end of the specialized state. .. As the continuous effect executed by the effect control means 180, for example, while notifying each game of the number of games in which the specialized state is executed, the tenth game in the specialized state, that is, the last game in one set of specialized states. When the game is executed, the total value added to the normal AT state game number counter based on the result of each of the total 10 special additional lottery or special additional lottery executed in one set of specialized states is added. Execute the effect to notify.

When the stored value of the special state game number counter reaches the value "0", the assist time state control means 200 shifts to the normal AT state and ends the special state. At this time, the effect control means 180 starts a dedicated effect different from the effect when the specialized state is never executed after shifting to the AT state, that is, a large number of values are added to the normal AT state game number counter in the specialized state. The normal AT state is executed while performing an effect indicating that the game has been performed. At this time, for example, a display device such as a liquid crystal display may be provided on the front lower door DD, and the display device may display the value of the normal AT state game number counter, that is, the number of remaining games.

Next, the minus point processing from the normal non-AT state until the minus point condition is satisfied and the state shifts to the second CZ state will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a minus point process in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

The assist time state control means 200 normally executes the minus point process in the non-AT state. In this process, first, whether or not the winning area "rare role" or the winning area "rare replay" is won in the internal lottery. Is determined (S11), and if the player has not won (No in S11), the game returns as it is. If the winning area "rare role" is won in the internal lottery (Yes in S11), the first CZ lottery is executed by the assist time state control means 200 (S12), or the winning area "rare replay" is won in the internal lottery. In the case (Yes in S11), the AT lottery is executed by the assist time state control means 200 (S12). Then, the assist time state control means 200 determines whether or not the first CZ lottery or the AT lottery has been won (S13), and if the first CZ lottery is won (Yes in S13), the assist time state control means 200 is normally non-AT as described above. When the state shifts to the first CZ state and the AT lottery is won (Yes in S13), the normal non-AT state shifts to the normal preparation state as described above.

On the other hand, the assist time state control means 200 wins the AT lottery with "5" points when the first CZ lottery or the AT lottery is not won (No in S13), for example, when the first CZ lottery is not won. If not, minus points are added to the minus point counter (not shown) such as "10" points (S15). Then, it is determined whether or not the minus point is equal to or greater than the set value (S16), and if it is not equal to or greater than the set value (for example, "50" points) (No in S16), the process returns as it is. Then, when the winning area "rare role" or the winning area "rare replay" is won in the internal lottery and the games that are not won in the first CZ lottery or the AT lottery overlap and the minus points are equal to or more than the set value (Yes in S16). , The negative point condition is satisfied, that is, the condition that the result that is disadvantageous to the player is a certain amount or more is satisfied, and the game shifts to the second CZ state (S17).

Subsequently, the processing in the second CZ state will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 10. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the second CZ state processing in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

When the assist time state control means 200 shifts to the second CZ state, the value "1" is first added to the second CZ end determination counter (S21), and the AT lottery is subsequently executed (S22). In this AT lottery, for example, each game is executed, and a lottery with a different winning probability is performed according to the winning area where the winning is determined by the internal lottery. For example, the winning probability is set to 1/200 in the winning area "normal replay" and 1/2 in the winning area "rare role", and the winning probability corresponding to the winning area is set. In the present embodiment, the winning probability is set to be higher than the AT lottery normally executed in the non-AT state, but the lottery probability is the same as the AT lottery normally executed in the non-AT state. That is, the AT lottery normally performed in the non-AT state and the second CZ state may be the same. In this way, even if the AT lottery itself in the second CZ state is not advantageous to the normal non-AT state, if the AT lottery is won, the state shifts to the AT period setting stock state described later, so that the second CZ state It is a state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal non-AT state, and can be said to be a so-called chance zone.

When the AT lottery is performed as described above, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery has been won (S23), and if the AT lottery is won (Yes in S23), the state shifts to the AT period setting stock state described later. (S24). On the other hand, if the AT lottery has not been won (No in S23), it is determined whether or not the value of the second CZ end determination counter is equal to or greater than the set end value (for example, "50" game or more) (S25). If it is not equal to or more than the setting end value (No in S25), the game returns as it is. Then, if the value of the second CZ end determination counter becomes equal to or greater than the set end value without winning the AT lottery (Yes in S25), the normal non-AT state is entered.

The AT period installation stock state is a state that is started when the AT lottery is won in the second CZ state, and is a state that determines the number of stocks for the continuation determination process in the AT period setting state described above. At the same time, it is also a preparation period for shifting the game state from the RT1 state to the RT3 state in the same manner as the above-mentioned normal preparation state. That is, when the AT period installation stock state is started, the assist time state control means 200 is executed until the preset number of games is exhausted, and during that time, the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area " The winning assistance control is executed so that the RT2 transition replay is won when the batting order replay 6 is won, and the RT3 transition replay is won when the winning area "batting order replay 7" to the winning area "batting order replay 12" is won. The state shifts to the RT3 state. Further, in each game until the set number of games is exhausted, the assist time state control means 200 performs a stock lottery, and based on the winning, the stock for determining continuation in the continuation determination process in the AT period set state. Add the number of times. In this stock lottery, the probability of winning the stock and the number of stocks are set to differ depending on the winning area won in the internal lottery. For example, when the winning area "rare role" or the winning area "rare replay" is won. In addition, the stock lottery is executed so that the winning probability is high and the number of stocks is large. Then, when the set number of games is exhausted, the game shifts to the AT period set state as described above, and the set number is continued until the number of stocks is exhausted in the AT period set state.

As described above, when the minus point becomes equal to or more than the set value and the second CZ state is entered, and when the AT lottery is won and the AT period setting state is entered, the AT lottery is normally won in the non-AT state or the first CZ state. As a result, the number of times the set is executed is expected to increase according to the number of stocks compared to the case of shifting to the AT period setting state, which is advantageous for the player and is usually the first CZ lottery in the non-AT state. Even if the player does not win the AT lottery or the AT lottery, the player can be given a sense of expectation, so that the taste as a game machine can be increased.

If the winning area "confirmed rare replay" is won in the internal lottery in the second CZ state, the winning auxiliary control for instructing one of batting order 1 to 4 is executed to win the "confirmed rare replay". Prompt, end the second CZ state as it is, and shift to the specialized state. Then, after the end of the specialized state, it is considered that the AT state has been won in the second CZ state, and the state shifts to the AT period setting stock state. On the other hand, when the winning area "fixed rare replay" is won by the internal lottery in the AT period set stock state, the winning auxiliary control instructing either batting order 5 or batting order 6 is executed, and the winning of "normal replay" is performed. While prompting, the transition to the specialized state is internally determined, and the process is executed until the AT period setting stock state ends, and then the transition to the specialized state is performed after the AT period setting stock state ends. Further, when the AT period set stock state is shifted to the specialized state in this way, when the specialized state ends, the normal AT state is temporarily shifted, but the number of stocks for the continuous processing in the AT period set state remains. Assuming that the start condition of the AT period setting state is satisfied, the normal AT state is changed to the AT period setting state.

Next, the confirmed rare replay winning process when the winning area “confirmed rare replay” is won by the internal lottery in the normal non-AT state will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 11. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a confirmed rare replay winning process in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

The assist time state control means 200 determines whether or not the winning area "confirmed rare replay" has been won by the internal lottery in the normal non-AT state (S31), and the winning area "confirmed rare replay" is won by the internal lottery. If it has not been done (No in S31), it returns as it is. On the other hand, if the winning area "confirmed rare replay" is won in the internal lottery in the normal non-AT state (Yes in S31), the AT lottery is first executed (S32), and it is determined whether or not the AT lottery has been won (Yes). S33), if the AT lottery has not been won (No in S33), wait until the next game starts (No in S34), and when the next game starts (Yes in S34), again. , Return to step S32, and repeat steps S32 to S34 until the AT lottery is won. Then, when it is determined in step S33 that the AT lottery has been won (Yes in S33), the process shifts to the above-mentioned specialized state (S35). If you win the winning area "Confirmed Rare Replay" in the internal lottery in this way, it is confirmed that you will move to the specialized state, that is, you have decided to execute the specialized state, so the specialized state is confirmed based on that. The state is started. Further, if the AT lottery is won, the transition to the AT state will be decided. Therefore, the special state confirmed state that ends based on the decision and repeats the state in which the transition to the specialized state (S35) remains confirmed. It becomes.

In this AT lottery, for example, each game is executed, and a lottery with a different winning probability is performed according to the winning area where the winning is determined by the internal lottery. For example, the winning probability is set to 1/200 in the winning area "normal replay" and 1/2 in the winning area "rare role", and the winning probability corresponding to the winning area is set. In the present embodiment, the winning probability is set to be higher than the AT lottery normally executed in the non-AT state, but the lottery probability is the same as the AT lottery normally executed in the non-AT state. That is, the AT lottery normally performed in the non-AT state and the specialized state confirmed state may be the same.

In addition, when the winning area "fixed rare replay" is won by the internal lottery in the above normal non-AT state, the winning auxiliary control instructing one of batting order 1 to 4 is executed to win the "fixed rare replay". In other words, by notifying the player that the player has entered the specialized state confirmed state by winning the "confirmed rare replay", the winning assistance instructing either batting order 5 or batting order 6 Since the control is executed, that is, the "normal replay" wins, the player may not know whether or not the "confirmed rare replay" has been won. When notifying that the state has shifted to the specialized state confirmed state, the player knows that if he / she wins the AT lottery and shifts to the AT state, he / she will shift to the specialized state, so he / she is playing in the non-AT state. It is possible to detect that it is possible to shift to the specialized state at times, and it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the player even in the non-AT state. On the other hand, if you do not know whether or not "Confirmed Rare Replay" has been won, the player does not know whether or not it is confirmed that it will shift to the specialized state until it shifts to the AT state. , You can play the non-AT state with a sense of expectation until the start of the next AT state.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the AT state, the assist time state control means 200 executes the normal AT state and the additional processing of the AT state at a higher frequency than the normal AT state. It is configured to be executable, and it is decided to execute the specialized state based on the fact that the confirmed rare replay is won in the normal non-AT state, and the execution of the specialized state confirmed state is started. When the transition to the AT state is determined, the specialization state determination state is terminated, the transition to the AT state is made, and the execution of the specialization state is started. As a result, it is possible to provide a new game property that the transition to the specialized state is confirmed during the game in the non-AT state, and it is possible to improve the game property.

3. 3. Modification Example In this embodiment, the slot machine 1 decides to shift to the specialized state by winning the winning area "confirmed rare replay" in the internal lottery, and starts the specialized state confirmed state based on the determination. The above is not limited to this, but the start of the specialized state fixed state is the winning of the process of drawing a lottery for the transition to the specialized state, or the execution of a predetermined number of games (so-called ceiling) in the non-AT state. Whether it is a case where a specific winning area is won consecutively, a case where points are added under predetermined conditions and the threshold is exceeded, or a case where the transition to a specialized state is confirmed. For example, you may start on any basis.

Further, in the present embodiment, the one that ends based on winning the AT lottery in the specialized state confirmed state has been described, but not limited to this, the end of the specialized state confirmed state shifts to the specialized state. The lottery process is won, a predetermined number of games are executed in a non-AT state (so-called ceiling), a specific winning area is continuously won, or points are added under predetermined conditions. If the threshold value is exceeded, or if the game shifts to the specialized state, the game may be terminated based on anything.

Further, in the present embodiment, the “fixed rare replay” is not used as the transition replay for shifting the gaming state, but for example, the “fixed rare replay” may be used as the RT3 transition replay. In this case, since there is a winning area "confirmed rare replay" in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table H corresponding to each game state, it is possible to directly shift from any game state to the RT3 state. In addition, when the "confirmed rare replay" is set to the RT3 transition replay, and for example, when the "confirmed rare replay" is won in the normal non-AT state, the special state is set to the RT3 state and the non-AT state is set. However, since the replay probability increases until the AT lottery is won in the specialized state confirmed state, the medal consumption until the transition to the AT state can be suppressed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the one provided with the AT period setting state has been described, but it may be provided with the additional special state in which the additional processing is performed frequently after the normal AT state is started. , Even if it does not have these AT period setting states or additional special states, it may be any configuration as long as it has a specialized state.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a specific winning mode, the slot machine 1 wins a rare replay when the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order 1 to 4, and stops in the batting order 5 to 6. It has a winning area "batting order rare replay" in which a normal replay wins when the buttons B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed, but the configuration of the specific winning mode is limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. is not.

Further, in the present embodiment, the assist time state control means 200 is configured to execute a control for instructing the batting order of the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 as an operation mode instruction control, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. It may be configured to execute a control for instructing a specific symbol that can be won by stopping on the effective line L1. That is, the operation mode instruction control is not limited to the control for instructing the batting order of the stop buttons B1 to B3, but may be the control for instructing the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3, and the stop switch 240 detects it. The control may be any control that indicates the mode of the stop operation to be performed, and is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reel control means 130 is configured to display a small winning combination on the effective line L1 in preference to the bonus and the replay in the reel stop control during the CB operation. Not limited to this, the priority of small roles, replays, and bonuses may be set in advance.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured so that the bell can be won regardless of the batting order and pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3 while the CB is operating, but the present invention is not limited to this. The winning symbol combination of the bell may be configured so that winning can be performed regardless of the batting order and pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3 when the CB is not operating, and the stop switch 240 is stopped when the CB is operating. It suffices to be configured to win only when the press timing of the stop button corresponding to the reel controlled to stop within 75 ms after detecting the operation is appropriate. When configured in this way, the slot machine 1 is configured to be able to win a prize in the bell and a special small winning combination in which the payout in the second specified number of inputs is set to the same number of payouts as the bell while the CB is operating. It suffices if it is done. As for the dividend of the special small role, it is sufficient that the dividend in the second specified number of inputs is set to the same number of payouts as the bell, and the dividend in the first specified number of inputs is set to a different number of payouts from the bell. You may. In addition, the special small winning combination must be configured so that it can be won by an internal lottery in a non-bonus state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the assist time state control means 200 updates the stored value of the normal AT state game counter when the game is executed, as a condition for updating the stored value of the normal AT state game counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be configured to update the stored value of the normal AT state game number counter when the payout of medals is executed. Further, the assist time state control means 200 may be configured to update the stored value of the normal AT state game number counter when the bell wins in the normal AT state. Further, the assist time state control means 200 updates the stored value of the normal AT state game number counter by using the difference between the number of medals inserted in the normal AT state and the number of medals paid out in the normal AT state. It may be configured in. Further, when the assist time state control means 200 executes a lottery as to whether or not to end the normal AT state in the subsequent games when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and determines that the normal AT state is ended in the lottery. May be configured to terminate the normal AT state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to have the game control means 100 as a control board, but is not limited to this, and for example, the slot machine 1 has a main control board and a sub control board as control boards. It may be configured in. When configured in this way, the slot machine 1 has, on the main control board, each control means for executing lottery processing and reel control related to the progress of a game such as an internal lottery, and as a control process related to production, so-called AT. The sub-control board may have each control means for executing the control process including the winning / failing and the lottery for AT. Further, the control process including the success or failure of the AT and the lottery related to the AT is executed by the control means constituting the main control board, and the control process relating to the effect is executed by the control means constituting the sub control board. You may.

1 ... Slot machine (game machine): 120 ... Internal lottery means: 130 ... Reel control means: 140 ... Winning determination means: 200 ... Assist time status control means: 230 ... Start switch: 240 ... Stop switch: L1 ... Effective line: R1 ... 1st reel: R2 ... 2nd reel: R3 ... 3rd reel

Claims (1)

Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
A start switch that detects the start operation by the player,
An internal lottery means to perform an internal lottery to determine the success or failure of multiple types of roles including small wins and replays,
A stop switch provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel,
The plurality of reels are rotated based on the detection of the start operation by the start switch, and the reels are being rotated based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch and the result of the internal lottery determined by the internal lottery means. A reel control means for controlling the reel stop to stop the reel, and
With the plurality of reels stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning form predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the valid line.
An assist time state in which the winning assist control for assisting the winning of a specific combination is executed and a non-assisting time state in which the winning assist control is not executed, and an assist time state control means for controlling the transition between the assist time states. Prepare,
The assist time state control means
In the non-assist time state, an assist time lottery for determining whether or not to start the assist time state is performed.
In the assist time state, it is possible to execute a normal state and a specialized state in which an extension process for extending the execution period of the assist time state is executed more frequently than in the normal state.
In the non-assist time state that has not won the assist time lottery, the specialization state determination state is started based on the decision to execute the specialization state .
You exit the specialized state established state based on the fact you are elected to the assist time lottery to determine the transition to the assist-time state,
A game machine characterized by that.

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