JP6793693B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine, more specifically a slot machine.

Conventionally, there are known game machines equipped with flags of a plurality of combinations including winning combinations in which the number of game media paid out differs depending on the pressing order or pressing position of the stop switch. In this game machine, a special game state such as ART (assist replay time) for notifying the player of the push order for winning a winning combination of the game medium is provided (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ..

In such a game machine, one establishment flag is determined by an internal lottery. Then, the probability of shifting to the special gaming state varies depending on the setting in which the probability of winning the establishment flag is gradually different.

For example, in setting 1, the probability of winning a cherry is 5%, in setting 6, the probability of winning a cherry is 8%, and the probability of winning each combination differs depending on the set value. Then, the probability of multiplying the winning probability of the cherry at each set value by the ART winning probability when the cherry wins becomes the ART winning probability at each set value when the cherry wins.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-018804

However, in the conventional game machine, the ART winning probability differs only depending on the ART winning probability or the set value of each establishment flag. Therefore, there is a risk that the game will be monotonous.

An object of the present invention is to provide an interesting gaming machine in which the winning probability of a special gaming state changes depending on conditions other than the internal lottery and the set value.

The present invention
Multiple rotating reels displaying multiple symbols, and
A start switch that starts the rotation of the plurality of rotary reels based on the operation of the player, and
A plurality of stop switches are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels, and a plurality of stop switches for stopping the rotating reels based on the operation of the player.
An internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the start switch by the player and establishes one flag as a winning flag from the flags of a plurality of combinations.
A game state control unit that determines whether the game state is a general game state or a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state.
Processing related to the instruction function for instructing the player to perform an operation affecting the ball ejection in the game section, which can perform processing related to the instruction function for instructing the player to perform an operation affecting the ball ejection A section for determining whether to make an advantageous section in which the game proceeds in the special gaming state in which the game can be performed, or a normal section in which the game proceeds in the general game state in which the processing related to the instruction function cannot be performed. Control unit and
Multiple RT state replay probability replay flag the player is winning combination it is possible to perform the following: a game without betting the Yu technique medium is the probability that established as the winning flag is determined in advance respectively The RT state control unit that determines which of the RT states is to be set, and
When the winning flag is established, a notification unit that notifies as necessary the correct pressing order for winning the winning combination corresponding to the winning flag, and
With
For each of the plurality of RT states, a transition winning probability, which is a probability of winning a transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state from the general gaming state to the special gaming state, is predetermined. Ori,
At least one of the plurality of RT states is an RT state (hereinafter, high RT state) in which the transition winning probability of the special gaming state is higher than that of the other RT states.
In the game state control unit, the current game state is the general game state, a specific combination is won, the game section is the advantageous section, and the start switch is operated by the player. That, the symbol stop patterns corresponding to the specific combination are aligned on the rotating reel, the game medium is paid out, the game medium is not paid out, the replay is won, and the replay is not won. When the first condition, which is at least one of not being performed, is satisfied, the transition lottery is performed based on the transition winning probability defined in the current RT state.
When the flag of the combination of shifting from the RT state other than the high RT state to the high RT state (hereinafter, the high RT state transition combination) is established as the winning flag, the notification unit wins the high RT state transition combination. Do not notify the correct push order to do,
It is a game machine.

Further, in the present invention
For each of the plurality of RT states, an additional winning probability, which is a probability of winning an additional lottery for determining whether or not to increase the number of continuous games in the special gaming state, is predetermined.
In the game state control unit, the current game state is the special game state, a specific combination is won, the game section is the advantageous section, and the start switch is operated by the player. That, the symbol stop patterns corresponding to the specific combination are aligned on the rotating reel, the game medium is paid out, the game medium is not paid out, the replay is won, and the replay is not won. When the second condition, which is at least one of the above, is satisfied, the additional lottery may be performed based on the additional winning probability defined in the current RT state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an interesting gaming machine in which the winning probability of the special gaming state changes depending on conditions other than the internal lottery and the set value.

It is a front view of the slot machine in embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the arrangement of the symbol of the rotary reel in the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the RT state of the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the ART lottery table of the ultra-high accuracy mode A in the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the ART lottery table of high accuracy mode B in the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the ART lottery table of the normal mode C in the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the addition lottery table of the high accuracy mode a in the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the addition lottery table of the normal mode b in the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the flag of the combination which is established for each RT state in the internal lottery table of the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination for each push order in the internal lottery table of the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the section transition lottery table in the slot machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows ART lottery processing in the slot machine of FIG.

[Embodiment]
The slot machine as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below. The embodiments described below are merely examples of the present invention, and the embodiments of the present invention can be appropriately modified without changing the gist of the present invention.

<Explanation of slot machine housing>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a housing 10 of a slot machine 1. A front door 100 is provided on the front surface of the housing 10.

The front door 100 includes a translucent reel window 200 in the central portion thereof. From the reel window 200, the player can visually recognize a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface of each rotary reel 20 described later.

Above the reel window 200, a liquid crystal screen 3, an illumination unit (not shown), and a speaker (not shown) for performing various effects during the game are provided.

The liquid crystal screen 3 as a display unit displays various effect moving images (effect screens) during the game.

The illumination unit turns on or off in a predetermined pattern when a predetermined condition (for example, when a highly expected effect screen is displayed or when a specific combination wins a prize) is satisfied.

The speaker outputs predetermined BGM (background music) and SE (sound effect).

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

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

The bet switch 42 is used when the player bets a medal.

The lever 43 functions as a start switch for rotating each rotary reel 20.

Each stop switch 40 is provided corresponding to each rotating reel 20, and is used when the player stops each rotating reel 20.

Each switch of these operation units 4 outputs an operation signal based on the operation of the player.

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

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

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

The stepping motor 21 in the present embodiment stops the rotation of the rotary reel 20 within 190 seconds after the stop switch 40 is operated. Further, the stepping motor 21 makes one rotation in 504 steps. As a result, the rotary reel rotates at a speed of 80 rotations / minute. That is, the step to proceed within 190 msec is 127 steps.

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

<Explanation of the flow of the game>
First, the player inserts medals from the slot 41 or uses the medals (credits) stored by operating the bet switch 42 to bet medals on the slot machine 1. When a predetermined number of medals are bet on the slot machine 1, the valid line L is activated. After that, the lever 43 can be operated, that is, the game can be started.

As shown in FIG. 1, the effective line L of the present embodiment is composed of one downward-sloping line. In the present embodiment, one line (downward-sloping line) is activated and becomes an effective line L when three sheets are hung to be Max Bet.

In the following, not only when a winning combination such as a bell or a watermelon with a medal payout wins, but also when the symbols corresponding to the replay and the RT transition lip are aligned on the effective line L, it is expressed as a winning.

One game (one game) in the present embodiment means a series of operations in which a player operates a bet switch 42, a lever 43, and a stop switch 40 to obtain a game result (including a medal payout process). ..

Specifically, when the lever 43 is operated (lever on) while the game can be started, an internal lottery for determining the winning flag is performed, and the rotation of each rotating reel 20 is started. If any of the stop switches 40 is operated in this state, the rotary reel 20 corresponding to the operated stop switch 40 is stopped. All the rotating reels 20 are stopped, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the combination of the symbols aligned (winning) on the effective line L. As a result, one game ends.

<Explanation of RT status>
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 includes RT0 to RT6 as RT states. In each of these plurality of RT states, the ART winning probability and the additional winning probability are predetermined for each winning combination.

RT0 is an RT state when the RAM provided in the control unit 6 is cleared, or a transition from RT5 or RT6. The replay probability of RT0 is 1 / 7.3. In the present specification, this replay probability is a replay combination winning probability including all replays such as RT transition rips in addition to replays. If the player wins the replay role in the previous game, the player can play the next game without betting a medal.

Further, RT0 is an RT state in which the ART winning probability is set to an ultra-high probability. That is, in RT0, ART lottery is performed in the ultra-high accuracy mode A.

In the ultra-high accuracy mode A ART lottery, as shown in FIG. 5, when the cherry wins in the general gaming state, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 70%, and the probability of winning the ART is 30%. When the watermelon wins, the probability of remaining in the general game state is 30%, and the probability of winning the ART is 70%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when the chance is won, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 0%, and the probability of winning the ART is 100%. Furthermore, if a role that is neither cherry, watermelon, nor a chance eye (hereinafter referred to as "other role") is won, the probability of remaining in the general game state is 95%, and the probability of winning ART is 5%. Is.

RT1 is an RT state in which the flag shifts when the RT1 transition lip flag is established and the RT1 transition lip wins when the RT state is RT0 or RT4. The replay probability of RT1 is 1 / 7.3.

Further, RT1 is an RT state in which the ART winning probability is set to a high probability. That is, in RT1, ART lottery is performed in high accuracy mode B.

In the high-accuracy mode B ART lottery, as shown in FIG. 6, when the cherry wins, the probability of remaining in the general game state is 80%, and the probability of winning the ART is 20%. When the watermelon wins, the probability of remaining in the general game state is 50%, and the probability of winning the ART is 50%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the chance is won, the probability of remaining in the general game state is 20%, and the probability of winning the ART is 80%. If any other winning combination is won, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 100%, and the probability of winning the ART is 0%.

RT2 is an RT state in which when the RT state is RT1, the flag of the RT2 transition lip is established and the RT2 transition lip wins a prize. The replay probability of RT2 is 1 / 7.3.

Further, RT2 is an RT state in which the ART winning probability is set to the normal probability. That is, in RT2, ART lottery is performed in normal mode C.

In the normal mode C ART lottery, as shown in FIG. 7, when the cherry wins, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 90%, and the probability of winning the ART is 10%. When the watermelon wins, the probability of remaining in the general game state is 70%, and the probability of winning the ART is 30%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the chance is won, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 50%, and the probability of winning the ART is 50%. If any other winning combination is won, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 100%, and the probability of winning the ART is 0%.

RT3 is an RT state that shifts when the RT3 transition lip flag is established and the RT3 transition lip wins when the RT state is RT2. The replay probability of RT3 is 1 / 7.3. Also in RT3, ART lottery is performed in the normal mode C.

RT4 is an RT state that shifts when the RT4 transition lip flag is established and the RT4 transition lip wins when the RT state is RT3. The replay probability of RT4 is 1 / 7.3. Also in RT4, ART lottery is performed in the normal mode C.

RT5 is an RT state in which the RT5 transition lip is set when the RT5 transition lip flag is established and the RT5 transition lip is won when the RT state is RT1 to 4 or RT6. The replay probability of RT5 is 1 / 1.4. Also in RT5, ART lottery is performed in the normal mode C.

On the other hand, RT5 is an RT state in which the additional winning probability of increasing the number of continuous games of ART is set to a high probability when the game state is ART. That is, in RT5, the additional lottery is performed in the high accuracy mode a. In the additional lottery of the high-accuracy mode a, as shown in FIG. 8, when the chance eye is won, unlike the case where the winning combination other than the chance eye is won, 20 games or more are added without fail. In particular, the probability that 20 games will be awarded is extremely high at 70% when the chance is won.

RT6 is an RT state in which the flag of the RT6 transition lip is established when the RT state is RT5, and the transition is made when the RT6 transition lip is won. The replay probability of RT6 is 1 / 1.4. Also in RT6, ART lottery is performed in the normal mode C.

Also in RT6, if the game state is ART, an additional lottery is performed. However, in RT6 during ART, the additional lottery is performed with a normal probability that the additional winning probability is lower than that of RT5 during ART. That is, in RT6, the additional lottery is performed in the normal mode b.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the case of RT6 during ART, the probability that 10 games will be added is 50% in the case of the chance. In addition, the probability that 20 games will be added when the chance eye is won at RT6 during ART is 30%, and the probability of additional winning is higher than the case where the chance eye is won at RT5 during ART. Overall low.

Even when the process shifts to any of RT 0 to RT 4 during ART, the additional lottery is performed. In this case, the additional lottery is performed in the normal mode b.

ART is executed when the RT states are RT5 and RT6. After winning the ART lottery, once the game state shifts to ART, the push order role is established when the push order combination flag is established until the game period (number of ART games) that can be played in ART elapses and the ART ends. Assistance to inform the push order to win a prize continues. In this assist, the push order for winning a specific push order combination among a plurality of push order combinations defined for each push order in one push order combination flag is notified.

After the game state shifts to ART (RT state shifts to RT5 or RT6), the assist continues even if the RT state shifts to RT0, for example, due to the winning of the RT0 transition lip. In this case, for example, after the assist for winning the RT1 is made, the assist for winning the RT5 transition lip is made. Then, when the RT state shifts to RT5, it returns to the high replay probability state (1 / 1.4).

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which ART is executed at RT5 and RT6 is described, but there may be RT5 and RT6 that are not during ART. Specifically, it is a case where the RT state shifts from RT1 to RT5, for example, by winning a prize in the RT5 transition lip during RT1 in which the transition to ART has not been decided.

Switching between RT0 to RT6 is performed by the RT state control unit 617 described later.

Further, in the following description, the general gaming state refers to a gaming state in which the RT state is any one of RT0 to RT6, but is neither CZ (chance zone) nor ART, which is a special gaming state. In the example described below, the special gaming state is ART. Switching between these general gaming states and advantageous gaming states is performed by the gaming state control unit 618, which will be described later.

<Explanation of control unit 6>
As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 6 is mainly composed of a main control unit 61 and a sub control unit 62. The main control unit 61 and the sub control unit 62 are a CPU (Central Processing Unit) used for calculation, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing programs or data required for game progress, respectively. ) Is provided (not shown).

<Explanation of main control unit 61>
The main control unit 61 performs controls for advancing the game, such as internal drawing and control of the rotary reel 20. The main control unit 61 controls the stepping motor 21 and controls the rotation start or stop of the rotary reel 20 based on the operation of the bet switch 42, the lever 43, and the stop switch 40 by the player.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main control unit 61 includes an internal lottery unit 610, a rotation start control unit 611, a rotation stop control unit 612, a game result determination unit 613, a hopper control unit 614, a set value control unit 615, and a section control unit 616. It includes an RT state control unit 617 and a game state control unit 618.

<Explanation of internal lottery section 610>
The internal lottery unit 610 performs an internal lottery based on a random number acquired when the operation signal of the lever 43 is output and the internal lottery table T1 included in the internal lottery unit 610. Then, the internal lottery result signal is generated in response to the result of the internal lottery. This internal lottery result signal is transmitted from the internal lottery unit 610 to the rotation start control unit 611, the rotation stop control unit 612, the sub control unit 62 including the effect control unit 620, and the like.

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

Whether or not the operation signal of each switch is output is determined for each game. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation to each switch means the operation to output the operation signal of each switch.

10 and 11 are explanatory views of the internal lottery table T1. The internal lottery table T1 includes information on winning combinations in each RT state as shown in FIG. 10, and information on winning combinations corresponding to the winning combination flags and pressing order as shown in FIG. Further, although not shown, the internal lottery table T1 includes a plurality of areas in which a combination corresponding to a random number acquired when the lever 43 is operated is stored.

The internal lottery table T1 will be described in detail below.
The internal lottery table T1 includes information on a winning combination (information on a flag of a winning combination). In the internal lottery table T1, it is a flag of a winning combination in which a column marked with "○" is likely to be established for each RT state, and a flag of a winning combination in which a blank column is unlikely to be established.

For example, from the column of "pure loss" in FIG. 10, it can be seen that the combination flag "pure loss" may be established in RT0 to RT4, but not in RT5 and RT6. In addition, "pure loss" is a state in which all the roles are not won.

As shown in FIG. 11, the winning combination flags stored in the internal lottery table T1 include a push order winning combination flag that wins when the stop switch 40 is operated in a predetermined order, and a pushing order that can be won regardless of the pushing order. Includes the unquestioned flag.

In the present embodiment, the push order combination flag is a combination flag related to RT0 to 6 transition rips 1 to 3 and push order bells 1 to 12, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. The push order combination included in the flags of these combinations is a combination in which the corresponding symbol stop pattern is always aligned with the rotary reel 20 when the stop switch 40 is operated in the correct answer push order, but the correct answer push order is notified. Without it, it is difficult to align the corresponding symbol stop pattern with the rotary reel 20.

The RT0 to 6 transition lip is a transitional combination that enables the transition of the RT state by establishing the flag of the combination including these as a winning flag and winning a prize.

A small role is a combination of symbols in which a certain number of medals are paid out when a prize is won. In addition, replay, RT transition lip, and the like are replays that are a combination of symbols that enable the next game without betting a medal when a prize is won.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the combination information stored in the internal lottery table T1 includes information on one or more winning combinations set for each combination flag. For example, the information on the push order combination, which is a winning combination when the stop switch 40 is operated in a predetermined order, includes the information on the set push order combination and the push order of the corresponding stop switch 40. Contains information.

In addition, in FIG. 11, the pressing order of the stop switch 40 in which the pressing order combination can be won is indicated by three characters at the upper part of the table. For example, "left middle right" indicates that the stop switch 40 is operated in the order of the left stop switch 40a, the middle stop switch 40b, and the right stop switch 40c. Correct answer of push order The push order is assisted when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the gaming state becomes ART). In the following, the function of assisting the push order so that the push order combination wins is referred to as an instruction function.

In the present embodiment, all the winning winning combinations set in the winning combination flag are won at the same time. For example, as a result of the internal lottery, when the winning flag "RT1 transition lip 1" is established (the winning flag is "RT1 transition lip 1"), the RT1 transition lip and the normal lip are winning at the same time. Then, in this case, the RT1 transition lip wins only when the player presses the stop switch 40 in the pressing order (“left middle right” or “left / right middle”) for winning the RT1 transition lip.

The push order bells 1 to 6 are composed of a middle bell in which nine medals are paid out by one push order of the stop switch 40, and a bell spilled eye in which one medal is paid out.

Further, the push order bells 7 to 12 are composed of a middle bell in which nine medals are paid out according to the push order of the stop switch 40 in five ways, and a bell spilled eye in which one medal is paid out.

<Explanation of rotation start control unit 611>
The rotation start control unit 611 controls the stepping motor 21 to rotate the rotary reel 20 based on the operation signal of the lever 43. The rotation start control unit 611 controls the stepping motor 21 so that the rotary reel 20 rotates at a speed of, for example, 80 rotations / minute. Further, the rotation start control unit 611 is based on the operation of the lever 43 by the player when a certain time (so-called wait time of 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotation reel 20 in the previous game. The rotation of the rotary reel 20 is started.

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

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

The detection signal is detected each time the reference point of each rotary reel 20 passes through this detection position. The rotary reel detection unit 612a measures the steps of each stepping motor 21 each time it receives a detection signal indicating that the reference point of the rotary reel 20 has passed the effective line L (every time the rotary reel 20 makes one rotation). Initialize the value (clear to zero) and measure the steps from zero again. As a result, the rotary reel detection unit 612a measures the step.

Further, the rotary reel detection unit 612a detects a step of a reference point of each rotary reel 20 from a detection position which is an absolute position in the slot machine 1 based on the measured step. The position of the rotary reel 20 is detected from the step of the detected reference point. The detected position of the rotary reel 20 is output as a rotary reel position detection signal by the rotary reel detection unit 612a. The output rotary reel position detection signal is transmitted from the rotary reel detection unit 612a to the rotation stop control unit 612 and the like.

Further, the rotary reel detection unit 612a outputs information on the position of the rotary reel 20 when the player operates the stop switch 40 and information on the position of the rotary reel 20 when the rotary reel 20 is stopped as a stop signal. To do. The output stop signal is transmitted from the rotary reel detection unit 612a to the symbol determination unit 612b and the like.

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

The push order determination unit 612c determines at what timing which stop switch 40 of the three stop switches 40 is operated by the player. This determination result is transmitted from the push order determination unit 612c to the game result determination unit 613 and the like as a push order determination signal.

The push order determination signal may be information on six push orders, which is different from the above, and is information on the step of the corresponding stepping motor 21 when the player operates the stop switch 40. You may.

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

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

<Explanation of game result determination unit 613>
The game result determination unit 613 determines the result of the game based on the internal lottery result signal output from the internal lottery unit 610 and the symbol determination signal output from the symbol determination unit 612b. The result of the game is determined by whether or not the winning combination has won a prize based on the symbols aligned on the effective line L.

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

<Explanation of hopper control unit 614>
The hopper control unit 614 is based on the game result determination signal output by the game result determination unit 613 or the operation signal output by operating the settlement switch (not shown) of the operation unit 4, and the hopper unit (not shown). ) Is controlled.

The medals (medals obtained by winning) paid out based on the game result determination signal are first stored as credits. When the upper limit of credits (for example, 50 medals) is exceeded as a result of accumulating medals, the hopper unit is controlled by the hopper control unit 614. That is, medals that exceed the credit limit are paid out from the hopper unit.

In addition, when there is one or more stored medals (when the credit is one or more), or when one or more medals are BET and the settlement switch (not shown) is operated, The hopper unit is controlled by the hopper control unit 614. As a result, the stored medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

<Explanation of set value control unit 615>
The set value control unit 615 executes the game progress using any one of a plurality of types of set values (for example, 1 to 6) based on the operation of the store operator. This set value is set for each slot machine 1. The information of the set value set by the set value control unit 615 is transmitted to the internal lottery unit 610 and the like.

<Explanation of section control unit 616>
The section control unit 616 determines whether the game section is an advantageous section capable of performing a predetermined process or a normal section capable of performing a predetermined process. Specifically, the section control unit 616 performs a process related to an instruction function for instructing the player to perform an operation that affects the ball ejection in the game section, or an operation that affects the ball ejection. Either an advantageous section in which the game proceeds in a special gaming state in which the processing related to the instruction function can be performed, or a normal section in which the game proceeds in the general gaming state in which the processing related to the instruction function cannot be performed. To decide. As described above, the advantageous section in the present embodiment means a section in which the performance related to the instruction function can be exhibited. That is, the predetermined process indicates a lottery process for whether or not to exert the instruction function (assist) and a process for exerting the instruction function. Therefore, if the game section is not an advantageous section, the slot machine 1 cannot perform the CZ lottery process and the ART lottery process (including the additional lottery process).

The section control unit 616 forcibly terminates the advantageous section when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is a case where the number of continuous games in the advantageous section is 1500 games, or a case where the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the difference number of medals in the advantageous section is 2400.

As shown in FIG. 12, the section control unit 616 performs a section transition lottery when the game section is a normal section. Specifically, the section control unit 616 determines whether to keep the normal section or shift to the advantageous section depending on the winning combination. In the present embodiment, the section transition lottery is performed only when the rare combination is won by the internal lottery.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, when the cherry wins when the game section is the normal section, the probability that the game section remains the normal section is 50%, and the probability that the advantageous section wins is 50%. .. When the watermelon wins, the probability that the game section remains the normal section is 70%, and the probability that the advantageous section wins is 30%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the chance eye is won, the probability that the game section remains as the normal section is 0%, and the probability that the advantageous section is won is 100%. Further, when other winning combinations are won, the probability that the game section remains as the normal section is 100%, and the probability that the advantageous section is won is 0%.

Further, when the game section shifts to the advantageous section and a specific condition is satisfied, for example, the notification unit 621 described later indicates that the game section is an advantageous section in a display unit (not shown). indicate. For example, displaying ". (Dot)" at the lower right of the number of credits in the stored medal display unit (not shown) indicates that the game section is an advantageous section. In addition, the specific condition is that the instruction function is activated during the advantageous section, and the number of small winning combinations is paid out except for the accessory (RB, CT) and the accessory continuous operation device (type 1 BB, type 2 BB). The average payout rate when the game is advanced so as to win a prize at the maximum is over 100%.

Further, in the present embodiment, the probability that the game section shifts to the advantageous section is different depending on the set value. In addition, the section transition lottery is performed by the winning combination whose winning probability differs depending on the set value. Furthermore, with respect to the lottery related to the instruction function such as the lottery for transitioning to the special game state during the advantageous section, the extended lottery for the special game state, and the continuous lottery for the special game state, the winning probability is different depending on the set value. There is. However, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, only an example of a specific set value (for example, set value 1) is described.

<Explanation of RT state control unit 617>
The RT state control unit 617 uses one of the plurality of RT states to advance the game. As described above, the probability that the replay flag is established as the winning flag (replay probability) is predetermined for each of the plurality of RT states.

Further, the RT state control unit 617 changes the RT state according to the progress of the game such as the winning combination. The trigger for shifting from each RT state to another RT state is predetermined as shown in FIG.

Further, when the current game state is a general game state, the current game section is an advantageous section, and the current RT state is RT1 to RT4, the game state control unit 618 described later specializes the game state. When it is decided to shift to the gaming state, the notification unit 621 described later assists the pushing order so that the RT5 transition lip wins when the RT5 transition lip wins. Then, when the RT5 transition lip wins, the RT state control unit 617 shifts the RT state to RT5, which has a higher replay probability than RT1 to RT4.

Further, the RT state control unit 617 transmits information indicating the current RT state to the internal lottery unit 610, the effect control unit 620, the notification unit 621, and the like.

<Explanation of game state control unit 618>
The game state control unit 618 switches the game state between the general game state and the special game state. Specifically, the game state control unit 618 performs a shift lottery as to whether or not to shift the game state from the general game state to the special game state.

In the present embodiment, in particular, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the gaming state control unit 618 determines whether the gaming section is a normal section or an advantageous section, and whether the RT state is RT0 to RT6. Based on the above, it is determined whether the gaming state is the general gaming state or the special gaming state.

Specifically, the game state control unit 618 changes to the current RT state when the current game section is an advantageous section, the current game state is the general game state, and the first condition is satisfied. A transition lottery is conducted based on the specified transition winning probability. In the present embodiment, the first condition is that a specific role (cherry, watermelon, chance eye) wins.

When the game state control unit 618 decides to shift the game state from the general game state to ART, the information indicating that the game state is to be shifted to ART and the number of games given during ART are transferred to ART. Generate as a signal. This ART transition signal is transmitted from the game state control unit 618 to the effect control unit 620 and the like.

Further, the game state control unit 618 is set to the current RT state when the current game section is an advantageous section, the current game state is the special game state, and the second condition is satisfied. An additional lottery is performed based on the additional winning probability. The second condition in the present embodiment is that a specific role (cherry, watermelon, chance eye) wins. That is, in this embodiment, the first condition and the second condition are the same.

When the game state control unit 618 receives an internal lottery result signal indicating that a specific combination has been won when the game state is ART, the game state control unit 618 adds to determine whether or not to increase the number of continuous games of ART. Make a lottery. The result of this lottery is transmitted from the game state control unit 618 to the game state control unit 618 and the effect control unit 620 as an ART addition lottery result signal.

Further, when the game state control unit 618 wins the CZ lottery for shifting the game state from the general game state to the CZ, the information indicating that the game state is shifted to the CZ and the information indicating that the game state is shifted to the CZ are given in the CZ. The number of games is generated as a CZ transition signal. This CZ transition signal is transmitted to the effect control unit 620.

The game state control unit 618 generates a normal game state transition signal when the game state is shifted from the special game state ART (or CZ) to the general game state. This normal game state transition signal is transmitted from the game state control unit 618 to the effect control unit 620 and the notification unit 621.

Further, the game state control unit 618 shifts the game state from the current game state to another game state after generating these state transition signals. As a result, the game state control unit 618 switches the game state between the general game state and the special game state.

<Explanation of sub-control unit 62>
As shown in FIG. 2, the sub control unit 62 includes an effect control unit 620 and a notification unit 621. Further, the sub control unit 62 determines the effect content based on the signal transmitted from the main control unit 61. Specifically, the sub control unit 62 controls the effect control unit 620, the notification unit 621, the illumination unit, and the speaker, and outputs the determined effect content.

<Explanation of production control unit 620>
The effect control unit 620 selects an effect pattern for each game according to, for example, an internal lottery result signal, a CZ transition signal, an ART transition signal, and a normal game state transition signal.

The selection of the effect pattern is performed based on the winning flag or the table (effect table T3) in which the content of the effect corresponding to the game state or the like is stored. The effect control unit 620 controls the notification unit 621, the illumination unit, and the speaker based on the selected effect pattern, and outputs the effect.

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

<Explanation of notification unit 621>
For example, when the push order flag is established as a winning flag during ART (RT5 or RT6) after winning the ART lottery, the notification unit 621 takes the push order combination according to the signal transmitted from the main control unit 61. Assists the push order for winning a specific push order combination among a plurality of included push order combinations.

Further, the notification unit 621 is in the case where the current game section is an advantageous section, the current game state is the general game state, and the flag of any of the push order bells 7 to 12 is established by the internal lottery. Notifies the correct push order, which is one of the push orders for winning the middle bell, at least once. For example, when the push order bell 7 is established by the internal lottery in the advantageous section and in the general game state, the "left and right middle", which is the push order predetermined as the correct push order, is notified.

On the other hand, the notification unit 621 is a correct answer for winning the middle bell when the flag of any of the push order bells 1 to 6 is established by the internal lottery in the advantageous section and the general game state. Does not notify the push order.

<Explanation of ART lottery processing>
The ART lottery process of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the order of processing described below can be appropriately changed without changing the gist of the present invention.

First, the internal lottery unit 610 performs an internal lottery to determine the establishment flag (step S1).

Next, the section control unit 616 determines whether or not the game section is an advantageous section (step S2).

When the game section is not an advantageous section (S2: NO), the ART lottery process of the present invention ends.

On the other hand, when the game section is an advantageous section (S2: YES), the game state control unit 618 determines whether or not the game state is ART (step S3).

When the game state is not ART (S3: NO), the internal lottery unit 610 determines whether or not the rare combination has been won (step S4).

When the rare combination is not won (S4: NO), the RT state control unit 617 determines whether or not the RT state is RT0 (step S8).

When the RT state is not RT0 (S8: NO), the ART lottery process of the present invention ends.

On the other hand, when the RT state is RT0 (S8: YES), the game state control unit 618 performs ART lottery in the ultra-high accuracy mode (step S9). After that, the ART lottery process of the present invention is completed.

Returning to step S4, when the rare combination is won (S4: YES), the RT state control unit 617 determines whether or not the RT state is RT0 (step S5).

When the RT state is RT0 (S5: YES), the game state control unit 618 performs ART lottery in the ultra-high accuracy mode (step S9). After that, the ART lottery process of the present invention is completed.

On the other hand, when the RT state is not RT0 (S5: NO), the RT state control unit 617 determines whether or not the RT state is RT1 (step S6).

When the RT state is not RT1 (S6: NO), the game state control unit 618 performs ART lottery in the normal mode (step S7). After that, the ART lottery process of the present invention is completed.

On the other hand, when the RT state is RT1 (S6: YES), the game state control unit 618 performs ART lottery in the high accuracy mode (step S10). After that, the ART lottery process of the present invention is completed.

Returning to step S3, when the gaming state is ART (S3: YES), the internal lottery unit 610 determines whether or not the rare combination has been won (step S11).

If the rare combination is not won (S11: NO), the ART lottery process of the present invention ends.

On the other hand, when the rare combination is won (S11: YES), the RT state control unit 617 determines whether or not the RT state is RT5 (step S12).

When the RT state is not RT5 (S12: NO), the game state control unit 618 performs an additional lottery in the normal mode (step S13). After that, the ART lottery process of the present invention is completed.

When the RT state is RT5 (S12: YES), the game state control unit 618 performs an additional lottery in the high accuracy mode (step S14). After that, the ART lottery process of the present invention is completed.
According to the above procedure, the ART lottery process of the present invention is executed.

Summarizing the above, the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention
A plurality of rotary reels 20 on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and
A lever 43 that starts the rotation of a plurality of rotary reels 20 based on the operation of the player, and
A plurality of stop switches 40, which are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels 20 and stop the rotating rotary reels 20 based on the operation of the player,
An internal lottery unit 610 that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the lever 43 by the player and establishes one flag as a winning flag from the flags of a plurality of combinations.
A game state control unit 618 that determines whether the game state is a general game state or a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state.
Performing processing related to the instruction function for instructing the player to perform operations that affect the ball ejection in the game section, which can perform processing related to the instruction function that instructs the player to perform operations that affect the ball ejection. A section control unit 616 that determines whether to make an advantageous section in which the game proceeds in a special game state in which the game can be performed, or a normal section in which the game proceeds in the general game state in which the processing related to the instruction function cannot be performed.
Of a plurality of RT states in which the replay probability, which is the probability that the replay flag, which is a role that enables the player to perform the next game without betting the game medium, is established as the winning flag, is set in advance. The RT state control unit 617 that determines which RT state is to be set, and
A storage medal indicating that the game section is an advantageous section after the game section has shifted to the advantageous section and at least certain conditions including that the instruction function is exhibited are satisfied. Display and
With
For each of the plurality of RT states, the transition winning probability, which is the probability of winning the transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state from the general gaming state to the special gaming state, is predetermined.
In the game state control unit 618, the current game state is the general game state, a specific combination is won, the game section is an advantageous section, the lever 43 is operated by the player, and the specific combination. At least one of the fact that the symbol stop patterns corresponding to are aligned on the rotating reel 20, that there is a medal payout, that there is no medal payout, that the replay is won, and that the replay is not won. When the first condition is satisfied, a transition lottery is performed based on the transition winning probability defined in the current RT state.

<Effect>
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an interesting gaming machine in which the winning probability of the special gaming state changes depending on conditions other than the internal lottery and the set value.

[Other Embodiments]
In the above embodiment, an example in which an ART lottery and an additional lottery are performed based on a winning probability predetermined in the current RT state is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, CZ lottery may be performed based on a predetermined lottery probability for each RT state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which both the ART lottery and the additional lottery are performed based on the winning probability predetermined in the RT state is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at least one of the ART lottery and the additional lottery may be drawn based on the winning probability predetermined for the current RT state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which ART lottery is performed in the normal mode is described for each of RT2 to RT4, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ART winning probability may increase as the RT state shifts to RT2, RT3, and RT4 in that order.

In this case, if "RT3 transition lip 1" is won at RT2, the notification unit does not notify the correct answer pressing order for the RT transition 3 transition lip to win, and gives the player the correct answer pressing order. You may expect it. In this case, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of having the player predict the correct answer pressing order and increasing the ART winning probability when the correct answer pressing order is pressed. Further, the above-mentioned process can be adopted not only in the ART lottery process but also in the additional lottery process.

Further, the predetermined RT state may be shifted to a predetermined RT and then after a predetermined number of games.

Further, unlike the above-described embodiment, the lottery related to the instruction function such as the internal lottery, the section transition lottery, the transition lottery to the special gaming state in the advantageous section, the extension lottery of the special gaming state, and the continuous lottery of the special gaming state The winning probabilities such as, etc. do not have to be different depending on the set value.

In addition, the winning probability differs depending on the set value for the lottery related to the instruction function such as the lottery for transitioning to the special game state during the advantageous section, the extended lottery for the special game state, and the continuous lottery for the special game state. You may. Further, the winning combination may be drawn with different winning probabilities depending on the set value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the special gaming state is ART is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The special gaming state may be, for example, a high probability mode such as AT (assist time), pseudo-bonus, or ART lottery.

Further, unlike the above-described embodiment, the combination that triggers the transition to the advantageous section may be a combination other than the rare combination.

Unlike the above-described embodiment, when the game section shifts to the advantageous section, the display unit may always indicate that the game section is in the advantageous section.

In addition to the above-mentioned forced termination of the advantageous section, the section control unit receives a so-called bonus (type 1 BB, type 2 BB, RB) during the advantageous section, or all push orders during the advantageous section. After assisting at least once to win the push order winning combination that maximizes the number of medals paid out among the winning combinations, the advantageous section may be shifted to the normal section at any timing. Further, the arbitrary timing is, for example, when an advantageous section such as ART ends, or when the end is determined by lottery.

Further, when the advantageous section ends, the number of continuous games in the advantageous section, the number of differences during the stay in the advantageous section, and the status related to the instruction function may all be initialized.

When the set value of the slot machine is changed by the operator of the store, the number of continuous games in the advantageous section, the difference number during the stay in the advantageous section, and the status related to the instruction function may all be initialized.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the instruction function, an example in which the push order of the push order combination is assisted is described, but the content to be assisted is not limited to the push order. The content to be assisted may be, for example, related to the operation timing for stopping the symbol to be aimed at by the player on each rotating reel.

In the above embodiment, the first condition and the second condition are the same conditions, but they may be different from each other. Further, at least one of the first condition and the second condition may be won by a combination other than the purely out-of-order combination (ordinary small combination, rare combination, replay, etc.).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first condition and the second condition may be that the game section is an advantageous section. Further, the first condition and the second condition may be that the start switch is operated by the player instead of winning a specific combination, and the symbol stop pattern corresponding to the specific combination is rotated. It may be aligned on the reel. Further, the first condition and the second condition may be determined based on the game result such as whether or not the medal is paid out and whether or not the replay is won. In addition, the specific combination may be an RT transition replay, and the probability of winning the transition to the special gaming state defined by each of the plurality of RT states referred to at that time is the RT before the transition or the RT after the transition. Good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which an additional lottery for the number of additional games is performed is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game state control unit may perform an additional lottery regarding the number of sets with 50 games as one set, instead of the additional lottery regarding the number of games.

Further, for example, when the type 1 BB (which may be RB or type 2 BB) is mounted, the section control unit performs the section transition lottery even when the type 1 BB wins during the normal section. However, in this case, even if the section control unit decides to shift the game section from the normal section to the advantageous section, the game section does not shift to the advantageous section within the Type 1 BB. , You may shift to the waiting section.

During this standby section, the section control unit does not count the number of continuous games in the advantageous section, and the display unit does not notify that the game section is an advantageous section. In addition, the processing related to the instruction function is not performed inside the type 1 BB. Then, when the 1st class BB wins and the gaming state shifts to the 1st class BB, the gaming section may shift from the standby section to the advantageous section.

1 Slot machine 10 Housing 100 Front door 2 Rotating reel unit 20 (20a, 20b, 20c) Rotating reel 200 Reel window 3 LCD screen 4 Operation unit 40 (40a, 40b, 40c) Stop switch 41 Input port 42 Bet switch 43 Lever (Start switch)
51 Payout 52 Lower plate 6 Control unit 61 Main control unit 610 Internal lottery unit 611 Rotation start control unit 612 Rotation stop control unit 612a Rotation reel detection unit 612b Design determination unit 612c Push order determination unit 613 Game result determination unit 614 Hopper control unit 615 Set value control unit 616 Section control unit 617 RT state control unit 618 Game state control unit 62 Sub control unit 620 Production control unit 621 Notification unit T1 Internal lottery table T2 Design table T3 Production table

Claims (2)

Multiple rotating reels displaying multiple symbols, and
A start switch that starts the rotation of the plurality of rotary reels based on the operation of the player, and
A plurality of stop switches are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels, and a plurality of stop switches for stopping the rotating reels based on the operation of the player.
An internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the start switch by the player and establishes one flag as a winning flag from the flags of a plurality of combinations.
A game state control unit that determines whether the game state is a general game state or a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state.
Processing related to the instruction function for instructing the player to perform an operation affecting the ball ejection in the game section, which can perform processing related to the instruction function for instructing the player to perform an operation affecting the ball ejection A section for determining whether to make an advantageous section in which the game proceeds in the special gaming state in which the game can be performed, or a normal section in which the game proceeds in the general game state in which the processing related to the instruction function cannot be performed. Control unit and
Multiple RT state replay probability replay flag the player is winning combination it is possible to perform the following: a game without betting the Yu technique medium is the probability that established as the winning flag is determined in advance respectively The RT state control unit that determines which of the RT states is to be set, and
When the winning flag is established, a notification unit that notifies as necessary the correct pressing order for winning the winning combination corresponding to the winning flag, and
With
For each of the plurality of RT states, a transition winning probability, which is a probability of winning a transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state from the general gaming state to the special gaming state, is predetermined. Ori,
At least one of the plurality of RT states is an RT state (hereinafter, high RT state) in which the transition winning probability of the special gaming state is higher than that of the other RT states.
In the game state control unit, the current game state is the general game state, a specific combination is won, the game section is the advantageous section, and the start switch is operated by the player. That, the symbol stop patterns corresponding to the specific combination are aligned on the rotating reel, the game medium is paid out, the game medium is not paid out, the replay is won, and the replay is not won. When the first condition, which is at least one of not being performed, is satisfied, the transition lottery is performed based on the transition winning probability defined in the current RT state.
When the flag of the combination of shifting from the RT state other than the high RT state to the high RT state (hereinafter, the high RT state transition combination) is established as the winning flag, the notification unit wins the high RT state transition combination. Do not notify the correct push order to do,
Game machine. For each of the plurality of RT states, an additional winning probability, which is a probability of winning an additional lottery for determining whether or not to increase the number of continuous games in the special gaming state, is predetermined.
In the game state control unit, the current game state is the special game state, a specific combination is won, the game section is the advantageous section, and the start switch is operated by the player. That, the symbol stop patterns corresponding to the specific combination are aligned on the rotating reel, the game medium is paid out, the game medium is not paid out, the replay is won, and the replay is not won. When the second condition, which is at least one of not being performed, is satisfied, the additional lottery is performed based on the additional winning probability defined in the current RT state.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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