JP6842728B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine installed in a game hall.

Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that has a plurality of types of gaming states and outputs an external signal according to the gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2002-172192

However, there was room for improvement in conventional gaming machines.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is a predetermined gaming state, a specific gaming state that is an AT gaming state that can be shifted from the predetermined gaming state, and an AT gaming state that can be shifted from the specific gaming state. A special game state, a game state control means that can be controlled, and an output means that can output a game signal indicating the game state to the outside of the game machine are provided, and the output means is a condition for shifting to the specific game state. based on that but satisfied, a special signal can be output, on the basis that the condition for shifting to a special game state is established, it is capable of outputting the special signal, the special game state, the specific game The configuration is such that the gaming state continues until the end condition of the advantageous section, which is the section including the state and the special gaming state, is satisfied.

It is a figure explaining the whole structure of the game system of embodiment. It is a perspective view of the slot machine of the embodiment in a state where the front door is opened. It is a block diagram of the game system of an embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game flow of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display example of the display part of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a figure explaining the signal processing of the gaming system of embodiment. It is a figure explaining the signal processing of the gaming system of embodiment. It is a figure explaining the signal processing of the gaming system of embodiment. It is a figure explaining the signal processing of the gaming system of embodiment. It is a figure explaining the signal processing of the gaming system of embodiment.

(Embodiment)
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10.
[Configuration of game system 1]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game system 1 is installed in the game hall.
The game system 1 includes a slot machine 10 (game machine), a data display 30, a stand computer 41, an island computer 42, and a hall computer 50.

The slot machine 10, the data display 30, and the stand computer 41 are in one set, and the game system 1 includes a plurality of these sets.
The slot machine 10 and the data display 30 are connected by a communication cable and can communicate with each other (see arrow 2a in FIG. 3). This cable includes a cable connected to an external output terminal board 25 (described later) of the slot machine 10.
Further, the data display 30 and the stand computer 41, the stand computer 41 and the island computer 42, and the island computer 42 and the hall computer 50 are connected by communication cables and can communicate with each other (FIG. 3). See arrows 2b-2d).

The slot machine 10, the data display 30, the stand computer 41, the island computer 42, and the hall computer 50 each have a storage unit and a control unit, and are capable of performing various arithmetic processes and various controls. Included in the concept of. Each storage unit includes a storage device such as a hard disk or a semiconductor memory element that stores programs, information, and the like necessary for the operation of each device. Each control unit includes a CPU and the like. Each control unit realizes various functions of the embodiment by appropriately reading and executing various programs stored in each storage unit.

(Slot machine 10)
A plurality of slot machines 10 are provided in the amusement park.
The slot machine 10 includes a housing 11b having an opening on the front surface and a front door 11a that covers the opening so that it can be opened and closed.
The front door 11a is configured so that the continuous symbols represented on the reels 22a to 22c can be identified from the outside of the machine through the display window 11c.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front door 11a has a medal insertion slot 12, a medal selector 13, a start lever 14, a bet button 15, a stop button 16 (16a to 16c), an advantageous state lamp 17, and a navigation lamp 18 ( 18a to 18c), a display unit 19, a lamp 20, and a speaker 21.
The medal insertion slot 12 is a portion where a player inserts a medal (game medium).
The medal selector 13 includes a sensor or the like that detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 12.
The start lever 14, the bet button 15, and the stop button 16 are devices that can be operated by the player.

The advantageous state lamp 17 is controlled so as to light up, blink, or the like during the advantageous section (described later). Instead of the advantageous state lamp 17, the slot machine 10 controls, for example, to light or blink the 7-segment "dot" portion that constitutes the payout number display unit that displays the payout number of medals. You may.
The navigation lamp 18 navigates the operation order of the stop buttons 16a to 16c to the player. The navigation lamp 18 navigates by being controlled so as to turn on in order according to the operation of the stop buttons 16a to 16c.
The display unit 19 is a liquid crystal display device or the like. The display unit 19 performs various effects using images, displays various information in the game, and the like.
The lamp 20 and the speaker 21 emit light and produce sound.

The housing 11b includes a reel 22 (22a to 22c), a drum unit 23, a medal payout device 24, an external output terminal board 25 (output means), a main control board 26, and a sub control board 27.
The drum unit 23 is a device that rotationally drives the reels 22a to 22c.
The medal payout device 24 is a device that pays out medals to the medal payout outlet 24a.

The external output terminal plate 25 is a device that outputs a signal to the data display 30 (external device). The external output terminal plate 25 is provided on the back surface of the housing 11b or the like (not shown in FIG. 2). The external output terminal board 25 includes an electric board, a connector mounted on the electric board and for connecting a cable, and the like.
The external output terminal plate 25 includes an ART signal output unit 25a, a B (bonus) signal output unit 25b, an ED (ending) signal output unit 25c, an input signal output unit 25d, and a payout signal output unit 25e as output terminals. Each of the output units 25a to 25e has an ART signal (third game information), a B signal (second game information), an ED signal (specific information, a fourth game information), and an input signal output from the main control board 26, respectively. (Input information) and payout signal (payout information) are output to the data display 30 (see arrow 2a).
Details of the output processing of each signal will be described later.
In addition to these output units, the external output terminal plate 25 has an output terminal for outputting a signal indicating an abnormality (security signal), a signal indicating that the front door 11a is open (door opening signal), and the like. Be prepared.

The output signal from the external output terminal board 25 is input to the hall computer 50 via the stand computer 41 and the island computer 42 (see arrows 2a to 2d). This output signal may be converted into a digital signal by the platform computer 41, the island computer 42, or the like before being input to the hall computer 50.

The main control board 26 and the sub control board 27 are connected by a communication cable, and communication is possible in one direction from the main control board 26 to the sub control board 27.
The main control board 26 and the medal selector 13, the start lever 14, the bet button 15, the stop button 16, the advantageous state lamp 17, the drum unit 23, the medal payout device 24, and the external output terminal board 25 are connected by a communication cable. It is possible to communicate.
The main control board 26 includes a storage unit 26a and a control unit 26b (game state control means, game count counting means).
The storage unit 26a stores a game program and various information related to the game. Further, the storage unit 26a includes a program for processing the signal output from the external output terminal plate 25 and the like.
The control unit 26b operates according to the program of the storage unit 26a. As a result, the control unit 26b performs processing related to the progress of the slot machine game, processing related to signal processing output from the external output terminal plate 25, and the like.
Further, the control unit 26b advances the game including the internal lottery process in response to the operation of the operation unit such as the start lever 14, and also drives and controls the devices such as the drum unit 23 and the medal payout device 24. Realize slot machine games.
The detailed processing of the control unit 26b will be described later.

The sub-control board 27 and the navigation lamp 18, the display unit 19, the lamp 20, and the speaker 21 are connected by a communication cable and can communicate with each other. The sub-control board 27 controls these devices in response to an instruction from the main control board 26.
The sub-control board 27 includes a storage unit 27a and a control unit 27b.
The control unit 27b performs processing and control such as an effect synchronized with the slot machine game in response to an instruction from the control unit 26b of the main control board 26. The control unit 27b outputs, for example, an image effect, a fanfare sound, a lamp effect, etc. indicating the transition to the gaming state from the notification means such as the display unit 19, the lamp 20, and the speaker 21.

(Data display 30)
The data display 30 is a device that displays (notifies) game information of the slot machine 10 to a player or the like. The data display 30 may also function as a call lamp by providing a call button.
The data display 30 includes a communication unit 31, a display unit 35, a storage unit 36a, and a control unit 36b.
The communication unit 31 is a part that serves as an interface for the data display 30 to communicate with the slot machine 10 and the island computer 42. The communication unit 31 includes a connection terminal with a cable connected to the external output terminal plate 25 of the slot machine 10. These connection terminals are input terminals for information from the external output terminal plate 25.

The display unit 35 is a display device including a liquid crystal display device, a 7-segment display, and the like. The display unit 35 displays the number of ART (assist replay time) transitions, the number of B (bonus) transitions, and the number of ED (ending) transitions from the opening of the store to the present time as game information. It includes 35b and an ED number display unit 35c.
The display unit 35 may be able to display the number of games and the like during the ART state. Further, a button that can be operated by the player may be provided so that the game information of the past business days can be displayed according to the button operation.
The storage unit 36a includes a program that analyzes and aggregates the output signal from the external output terminal plate 25 of the slot machine 10.
The control unit 36b operates by the program of the storage unit 36a to perform processing such as analysis and aggregation of the output signal from the external output terminal board 25, processing related to output to the display unit 35, and the like.
The detailed processing of the control unit 36b will be described later.

(Table computer 41, island computer 42)
Although detailed description will be omitted, the island computer 42 and the stand computer 41 each include a communication unit, a storage unit, and a control unit. As a result, the platform computer 41 can count the number of balls to be ejected from the slot machine 10 in which the platform computer 41 is installed. In addition, the island computer 42 can count the number of balls released from each slot machine 10 of the game island on which the island computer 42 is installed.

(Hall computer 50)
The hall computer 50 controls and manages the slot machines 10 in the hall.
The hall computer 50 includes a communication unit 51, an operation unit 52, a display unit 55, a storage unit 56a, and a control unit 56b.
The communication unit 51 is a part that serves as an interface for the hall computer 50 to communicate with the island computer 42.
The operation unit 52 is an input device including a keyboard, a mouse, etc., which can be operated by a store manager or the like.
The display unit 55 is a display device including a liquid crystal display device and the like.
The display unit 55 displays information such as the number of ART transitions, the number of B transitions, and the number of ED transitions of each slot machine 10 in response to the operation of the operation unit 52, similarly to the data display 30. Further, the display unit 55 can also display the number of times the medals are inserted (number of inserted pieces) and the number of times the medals are paid out (number of pieces to be paid out) in each slot machine 10.
The storage unit 56a includes a program that analyzes and aggregates the output signal from the external output terminal plate 25 of the slot machine 10.
The control unit 56b operates by the program of the storage unit 56a to analyze the output signal from the external output terminal board 25, perform aggregation processing, and perform processing related to output to the display unit 55.
The detailed processing of the control unit 56b will be described later.

[Basic operation of slot machine 10]
The control unit 26b of the main control board 26 and the control unit 27b of the sub control board 27 perform the basic operations of the game as follows.
First, the basic gaming states RT, AT, and ART will be described.
RT is an abbreviation for replay time, and usually refers to a game state in which the winning rate of the replay role is high so that the next game can be played without inserting medals.
In the embodiment, there are three types of RT states, RT1, RT2, and RT3, each of which has a defined replay probability, and RT2 and RT3 correspond to the replay time.
The state of RT1 is a low replay probability in which the winning probability of the "replay role" in the internal lottery process is low, and the game state in which the medals won by the player is unlikely to increase even if the game is continued (replay low probability game state). On the other hand, the states of RT2 and RT3 are high replay probabilities in which the winning probability of the "replay role" is higher than that of RT1, and the game state (replay high probability game state) in which the number of medals won by the player is likely to increase.

AT is an abbreviation for assist time, and when a small role or a replay role is won, for example, a symbol that serves as a guide for pressing a button is notified, or the operation order of the stop buttons 16a to 16c is navigated. It is a gaming state that assists winning prizes such as small roles and replay roles.
ART is an abbreviation for assist replay time, and by combining RT and AT, the winning rate of the replay role is set high, and the game state is such that winning a small role, replay role, etc. is assisted. ..

At the start of each game, the number of multiplications is set using medals (including credit medals).
There are two methods for setting the number of medals, one is to insert medals directly from the medal insertion slot 12, and the other is to press the bet button 15.

In the method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 12 and setting the number of medals, the number of medals corresponding to the number of medals inserted is detected by the medal selector 13 (medal detecting means) (however, three medals are used). The corresponding multiplication number "3" is the upper limit) will be set.
The upper limit of the number of multiplications may be "1", "2", or "4" or more.

The bet button 15 is an example of an operation means capable of accepting the player's operation related to the setting of the multiplication number, and when the bet button 15 is pressed, a predetermined number (for example, for example) is obtained from the credit medals internally stored as data. The number of medals (3) is subtracted, and the subtracted amount is set as the multiplication number.
The bet button 15 is not limited to the bet button 15, and a plurality of bet buttons 15 having different numbers of multiplications may be provided. Further, credit medals are added by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 12 or winning a prize, and for example, up to 50 medals can be credited (stored).

In this way, the multiplication number set by the direct insertion from the medal insertion slot 12 or the pressing operation of the bet button 15 is stored in the storage unit 26a of the main control board 26.
Then, when the number of multiplications reaches a predetermined number (for example, three), the game can be started, which has the right to execute one game.

In the state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 14 is effective. In this valid state, when the start lever 14 is tilted, the game is started, the reels 22a to 22c on which a plurality of symbols are represented start to fluctuate, and a plurality of replay combinations, small combinations, bonus combinations, etc. are started. An internal lottery process is executed in which the lottery result of the game is determined in advance before the reel 22 is stopped.
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of this game is determined by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations based on a predetermined winning probability.
In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process is completed before the reels 22a to 22c reach steady rotation, but the reels 22a to 22c may be completed before the reels start rotating.

Each reel 22a to 22c is an example of variable display means, and on the peripheral surface of each reel 22a to 22c, as a plurality of (usually 21) symbols serving as identification information, for example, "replay", "bell", and the like. "Watermelon", "cherry", "7", "BAR", etc. are represented respectively, and after gradually increasing the rotation speed from the stopped state, it reaches a steady rotation that rotates at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 16a to 16c provided corresponding to the reels 22a to 22c are in a state in which they can be pressed (enable the stop button operation).

The stop buttons 16a to 16c are examples of operating means for performing a stop operation of the reel 22, and for example, when the light emitting means such as an LED built in the stop buttons 16a to 16c is lit, the push buttons can be pressed. When each stop button 16 is pressed in such a state, the reels 22a to 22c are stopped and controlled so as to stop at a combination of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. Reel.

In the stopped state, the three symbols represented in the reels 22a to 22c, which are continuous in the vertical direction, are stopped so as to face the outside of the machine from the display window 11c (sometimes referred to as a stop display), and the stop display mode at this time is set. Whether or not there is a prize is determined based on this.
The winning judgment is made based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the predetermined winning line. For example, the winning is stopped on any of the five lines, the upper, middle, and lower three lines and the two diagonal lines. Judgment is made based on the combination of symbols.
The number of winning lines is not limited to 5 lines, and may be any number of lines such as 1 line.

The combinations of symbols to be determined include "bell bell bell" (bell role) in the order of "left reel 22a, middle reel 22b, right reel 22c" as a combination of symbols corresponding to "small combination". There are "cherry, ANY, ANY" (role of cherry, but ANY is an arbitrary pattern), "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon" (role of watermelon) and so on.
Further, in the "bell role", among the six push orders (for example, "5a → 5b → 5c", "5c → 5b → 5a", etc.) as the operation order (referred to as the push order) for the stop buttons 16a to 16c. It is also possible to provide a "push-order bell" in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell-bell-bell" is stopped by one of the push orders. The "push order bell" is provided with "push order bells 1 to 6" corresponding to each of the six push orders, and notification of the push order corresponding to each "push order bell 1 to 6" is won. Is performed during ART (including during AT).
That is, during AT, the operation order of the stop buttons 16a to 16 is notified by the "push-order bell", and in addition to this, the "replay combination" is easily aligned during ART.

As an example of notification of the push order, for example, when the "push order bell 1" of the "push order bells 1 to 6" is won in "ART" and "AT", the stop button 16 is "16a → 16b → 16c". When the combination of symbols corresponding to the "push order bell 1"("bell bell bell") is stopped, the display unit 19 displays "left → middle → right" or the like. , The speaker 21 outputs each sound in the order of "left", "middle", and "right".
At this time, the navigation lamp 18 controlled by the sub-control board 27 is turned on in the order of "18a->18b->18c" according to the operation of the stop button 16.
That is, the operation for the stop button 16 is navigated through the operation information notification means such as the display unit 19, the speaker 21, and the navigation lamp 18.
As a result, when the player operates the stop button 16 according to this navigation (notification), the combination of symbols corresponding to the "push order bell 1" is stopped, and eight prescribed medals are paid out.

On the other hand, when the "push order bells 1 to 6" are won and the stop button 16 is operated without following the above navigation, a combination of symbols corresponding to the "push order bells 1 to 6" is used. Will not be stopped and the prescribed 8 medals will not be paid out.
Such notification of the push order is the same when each of "push order replays 1 to 6" is won in "ART" and "AT".

In addition to the navigation lamp 18 described above, a navigation lamp controlled by the main control board 26 can be provided. This navigation lamp displays a specific symbol on the payout number display unit (for example, 7-segment) that visually displays the number of medal payouts, and the payout number display unit is composed of 3 digits of 7-segments and is "123". , "213" and the like are displayed to notify the push order of the left middle right reels 22a, 22b, 22c to be stopped.

In addition, as a combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay role", there are "replay, replay, replay" (usually called replay), "replay, replay, bell" (chance replay), and the like.
By stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay role" (for example, "replay, replay, replay", etc.), the replay winning is determined, and the medal is not inserted in the next game, that is, without spending the medal. It will be ready for play.

In addition, the "replay combination" has a symbol corresponding to "replay / replay / replay" by one of the six push orders as the operation order (referred to as push order) for the stop buttons 16a to 16c. It is also possible to provide a "push order replay" in which the combination is stopped. The "push order replay" provides "push order replays 1 to 6" corresponding to each of the six push orders, and notifies the push order corresponding to each of the "push order replays 1 to 6". Can be performed by the same method as the above-mentioned "pushing order bell", and is performed during ART (including during AT).

In addition, the "replay role" also includes a "promotion replay" corresponding to a combination of symbols related to the transition of RT. There are at least two "promotional replays", one for transitioning from RT1 to RT2 and one for transitioning from RT2 to RT3. The push order is also associated with these winning combinations. For example, in the case of "promotion replay", the combination of symbols corresponding to "promotion replay" is stopped by one of the six push orders. ..

In addition, the "bonus role" includes "M bonus (middle bonus)" and the like, and a combination of bonus symbols corresponding to this (for example, "bell bell replay" etc.) is set.
It is preferable that the "bonus combination" carries over the winning right as long as the combination of the corresponding symbols is not stopped in the winning game and the games after the game.
In addition, the M bonus (middle bonus) is a bonus with a different winning rate for each of the 6-step settings (also called a bonus with a setting difference) in the 6-step probability setting function, and the winning probability of each step is the same and winning. It has a type such as a bonus with no difference in rate (also called a bonus with no setting difference).

A bonus game state in which a game in which a predetermined small role (bell role) is won with a high probability is continuously executed by stopping the combination of bonus symbols corresponding to the "M bonus" (hereinafter, also referred to as "bonus state"). Move to.
The bonus state ends, for example, when the number of medals paid out in the bonus state reaches the set upper limit, the number of games in the bonus state reaches the set upper limit, and so on.
Further, the bonus state may be terminated by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "single bonus combination".
Since the "single bonus combination" is a winning combination different from the "bonus combination", the concept of the "bonus" will be described as not including the "single bonus" in the embodiment.

Then, as a result of determining the combination of the symbols stopped on the winning line, when the combination of the symbols is the combination of the symbols corresponding to each of the above, it is determined that the prize is won, and the game value corresponding to the combination of the symbols is given. To.
For example, the small winning combination is determined by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the small winning combination such as the bell role, the cherry role, and the watermelon role, and the medal payout device 24 is driven and controlled, so that the hopper 24b in which medals are stored is stored. A predetermined number of medals are paid out from the medal payout outlet 24a.
Specifically, eight medals are paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell role"("bell bell bell"), and the combination of symbols corresponding to the "watermelon role"("watermelon"". Five medals will be paid out by the stop display of "Watermelon / Watermelon").
In the "cherry role", the number of medals to be paid out differs depending on the position of the "cherry" that stops on the left reel 22a, and when the "cherry" stops at the "upper" or "lower" (upper cherry or lower). Two medals are paid out (called cherry), and when "cherry" stops at "middle" (called middle cherry), one medal is paid out.
The winning probability of each winning combination is "normal replay">"bellrole">"upper / lower cherry role">"watermelonrole">"chancereplay">"chancereplay" in each game state except "M bonus". It is assumed that the relationship of the "middle-tier cherry role", that is, the "normal replay" is the easiest to win, and the "middle-tier cherry role" is the most difficult to win.
Further, the "bell role" may be set to a winning probability such that the number of medals per game increases by two during ART.
It should be noted that the medals can be paid out so that only the amount exceeding the maximum number of credit medals is paid out, but by operating a predetermined setting button (not shown) in advance, a prize is won each time a prize is generated. It can also be configured so that the corresponding medals are paid out.

[Game flow of slot machine 10]
An example of the game flow of the slot machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. In this case, the control unit 26b of the main control board 26 performs various processes in each game state, game control, control of transition between game states (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “transition”) and the like.
The control unit 26b of the main control board 26 and the control unit 27b of the sub control board 27 control the flow of the game as follows.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game of the slot machine 10 has a normal section and an advantageous section. These sections are divided according to the gaming state.
The "normal section" is a section in which a game can be played in a normal state.
The "advantageous section" is a section in which the game can be played in the ART type lottery state (first game state), ART state (third game state), continuous lottery state, and ending state (fourth game state), and each of these states ( It has a section in which a game can be played in a bonus state (second game state) that is shifted based on the stop display of the bonus symbol in the state corresponding to the advantageous section).
In addition, the "advantageous section" may include the bonus state without setting difference, which is shifted based on the bonus symbol corresponding to the bonus without setting difference being stopped and displayed (winning) in the normal state, but the bonus with setting difference. It is preferable not to include the bonus state with setting difference that has been shifted based on the stop display of the bonus symbol corresponding to.
When the gaming state is in the advantageous section, the advantageous state lamp 17 blinks or lights up. The control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 counts (counts) the number of games continuously executed in the advantageous section, and when the upper limit number of games (specified number of times) in the advantageous section is reached, the control unit 26b moves to the normal section. In the embodiment, the upper limit of the number of times of the game is set to 1500 times, but the number of times is not limited to this, and other times may be set.

As shown in FIG. 5, the display unit 19 switches the display screen, the effect, and the like by shifting from each gaming state to another gaming state. That is, the display screen, the effect, and the like of the display unit 19 in the non-bonus state are different for each game state.
However, although not shown, the bonus state display screen, effect, etc. of the display unit 19 are the same as or substantially the same as the non-bonus state display screen, effect, etc. before the transition to the bonus state.
Further, when shifting to the bonus state based on the result of the final game in the one non-bonus game state, the display screen, the effect, etc. of the bonus state of the display unit 19 shift to the next non-bonus game state. It is the same as or substantially the same as the display screen, effect, etc. of other non-bonus game states. In the following explanation, the scene of (transition from ART state to ART type lottery state or continuous lottery state), the scene of (transition from ART type lottery state (second and subsequent times) to ART state), (from ART type lottery state) The scene of (transition to the ending state) was illustrated, but the same applies to other scenes.

The RT type of each game state is set as follows.
The game state of the ART type lottery state, ART state, continuous lottery state, and ending state is a game state that is not a bonus game state, and basically proceeds as ART (a state in which AT and RT overlap).
In the embodiment, the gaming state that shifts after the continuous lottery state is referred to as the ART state, so that the ART state and the ART executed in the ART type lottery state, the continuous lottery state, and the ending state are clearly distinguished.

The RT type in the normal state is basically RT1. That is, the normal state is a gaming state in which it is easy to stay in RT1. For this reason, the game in the normal state is disadvantageous for the player because the number of medals won cannot be expected to increase.
When shifting to the first ART type lottery state by winning the ART transition lottery process (described later) in the normal state, the RT type of the first ART type lottery state is basically RT2. Therefore, the first ART type lottery state is advantageous for the player because it is expected that the number of medals won will increase as compared with the normal state.
Further, when the ART type lottery state is entered after the second time (that is, the second time or later by Ren Chan), the RT type is basically RT3. The RT type of the ART state, the continuous lottery state, and the ending state is basically RT3. These states are advantageous for the player because the number of medals can be expected to increase as in the first ART type lottery state.

The bonus state is advantageous for the player because the game continues until a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

Each game state and the transition of the game state will be described in detail.
(Normal state)
In the normal state, when a predetermined winning combination is won by the internal lottery process, the ART transition lottery process is performed. Further, when the transition to the ART state is won in the ART transition lottery process, the process proceeds to the ART type lottery state (see arrow # 1).

Further, in the normal state, when the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed, the state shifts to the bonus state (see arrows # 2a and # 2b).
In this case, depending on the type of bonus (bonus with no setting difference, etc.), a gaming state in which it is easy to shift to the ART state (a state in which a so-called "chance zone" can be played) may be set.

(ART type lottery status (first time))
The ART type lottery state performs the ART type lottery process in preparation for shifting to the ART state. Stay in the ART type lottery state until the conditions for transition to the ART state are satisfied. That is, the ART type lottery state is the state of preparation for transition to the ART state (the state of preparation for transition to the third game state).
In the ART type lottery process, the ART type is drawn by an internal lottery process.
As shown in FIG. 5B, for example, "ART types 1 to 3" are provided as ART types. The ART type is the number of stocks (number of continuous rights), the number of items given at the same time as the transition to the ART state, the winning probability of the rare role after the transition to the ART status, and the number of items that can be acquired after the transition to the ART status. Expectations are different.

The number of stocks indicates the number of sets (for example, quantities 1 to 3) in the ART state. A predetermined number of games (for example, 30 times, 50 times, etc.) are executed by one stock. In the ART type lottery process, a lottery for the number of stocks to be given is also performed. For example, the number of stocks to be given is set to increase in the order of ART types 1, 2, and 3. For the player, it is advantageous to win the ART type with a large number of stocks. In the ART type lottery state, the number of games per set may be drawn.
Item I is used to execute the continuous lottery game in the continuous lottery process in the continuous lottery state. That is, the item I indicates the right to carry out the continuous lottery game described later. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to win the ART type in which the number of items to be given is large.
The effect of the ART type lottery and the lottery result are displayed on the display unit 19. FIG. 5B is a scene in which "ART type 3" is won.

(Transition from ART type lottery state (first time) to bonus state)
When the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed in the ART type lottery process, the state shifts to the bonus state according to the symbol (see arrows # 3a and # 3b).
In this case, an item acquisition game is performed in which item acquisition (addition of item I) is applied according to the type of bonus (bonus without setting difference, etc.). The item acquisition game is a game in which item I is newly given to the player, and involves execution of an item acquisition lottery process. The item acquisition lottery process is executed when a predetermined winning combination is won by the internal lottery process.
The predetermined winning combination is a "common bell (a bell combination in which the symbols are aligned regardless of the pushing order)", and if this is won, the item acquisition lottery process is executed. Then, in the item acquisition lottery process, a lottery process is performed in which the item acquisition is won with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/10), and when the item is won, the item I is given (added).

(Transition from ART type lottery state (first time) to ART state)
The conditions for shifting from the first ART type lottery state to the ART state are both that the push order of the push order bell is notified once in the ART type lottery state and that the conditions for staying at RT3 are in place. Is established. The latter condition for staying in RT3 may be that when the RT type is RT2, the player has won the promotion replay role to RT3. The conditions for shifting from the ART type lottery state to the ART state are not limited to this, and other conditions may be set.
By satisfying the condition for transition to the ART state, the ART type lottery state is shifted to the ART state (see arrow # 4).

(ART state)
In the ART state, the game is executed under the condition of the ART type won in the ART type lottery state.
Further, in the ART state, the item acquisition game is executed even when the state does not shift to the bonus state.
In this case, the winning roles include "bell role" (including push order bell, the same applies hereinafter), "upper / lower cherry role", "watermelon role", "chance replay role", and "middle cherry role". Examples can be made, and when these are won, the item acquisition lottery process is executed.
The ease of acquiring item I has the relationship of "middle cherry role">"chancereplay">"watermelonrole">"upper / lower cherry role">"bellrole">"push order or normal replay". Shall be. For example, item I is set to be easier to acquire if you win the "Middle Cherry" role than "Watermelon", and if you win the "Middle Cherry" rather than "Watermelon", you can get it all at once. It is assumed that a large number of items I are set.

(Transition from ART state to bonus state)
If the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed in the ART state, the game in the ART state is temporarily stopped, and then the game shifts to the bonus state according to the bonus symbol (see arrows # 5a and # 5b). That is, in the ART state, the bonus transition condition (second game state transition condition) capable of shifting to the bonus state is established based on the stop display of the bonus symbol. Further, by digesting and ending the game in the bonus state, the ART state transition condition (third game state transition condition) for shifting to the ART state is satisfied.
In the bonus state after the transition from the ART state, the item mass acquisition game can be executed depending on the type of bonus (bonus with no setting difference, etc.). The item mass acquisition game is executed when a predetermined winning combination is won by the internal lottery process.
The predetermined winning combination is a "common bell" as in the item acquisition game in the ART type lottery state, and when this is won, the item mass acquisition lottery process is executed.
However, the winning probability in the item mass acquisition lottery process is the other three item acquisition games (that is, the game in the bonus state shifted from the ART type lottery state, the game in the ART state, and the game in the bonus state shifted from the continuous lottery state). ) Is set higher than the winning probability. Therefore, the execution of the item mass acquisition game is a chance for the player to increase the item I in large quantities, and the profit is large.

(Transition from ART state to ART type lottery state or continuous lottery state)
In the ART state, when the number of games for one stock is exhausted, the remaining stock is subtracted by one. Then, when the remaining stock exists after the subtraction, the game state shifts to the ART type lottery state (see arrow # 6). On the other hand, when there is no remaining stock after subtraction, the game state shifts to the continuous lottery state (see arrow # 7).

Here, in the final game for one stock in the ART state, the bonus symbol may be stopped and displayed.
In this case, when there is a remaining stock, the gaming state is the same as the bonus state in which the ART state is temporarily changed to the ART type lottery state, and the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed during the ART type lottery state. (See arrows # 6a and # 6b). On the other hand, when there is no remaining stock, the game state is processed in the same manner as the bonus state in which the ART state is temporarily changed to the continuous lottery state, and the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed during the continuous lottery state. (See arrows # 7a and # 7b).
Therefore, the display screen, the effect, and the like of the display unit 19 are switched from those in the ART state to those in the ART type lottery state or the continuous lottery state. It should be noted that this is an example, and even in this case, it may be processed as a bonus state for shifting from the ART state, and the display screen, the effect, and the like of the display unit 19 may be maintained in the ART state.

(Continued lottery status)
In the continuous lottery state, a continuous lottery game is executed in which the ART state is continued (also referred to as continuous chan) according to the number of acquired items I. The continuous lottery game is performed in synchronization with one game, and one continuous lottery game is executed for each game.

The continuous lottery game is played in a format in which the items I owned are consumed one by one. That is, one continuous lottery game is executed for each item I, and the number of games corresponding to the maximum number of acquired items can be executed.
In the embodiment, as a continuous lottery game, a game of defeating the enemy E displayed on the display unit 19 is executed. In addition, the arrow, which is the item I, hits the enemy E to defeat the enemy E (see FIG. 5 (D)). Then, when all eight enemies E are defeated, it is assumed that the continuation of the ART state (ream chan) is successful.
Item I remaining after defeating enemy E can continue to be retained while staying in the advantageous section.

In the continuous lottery game, for example, when a predetermined symbol (for example, "BAR") is included on the winning line in a state where a predetermined winning combination is won and three symbols are stopped and displayed on the winning line, the predetermined number of symbols is included. It's like defeating the enemy E of the minute. Therefore, it is possible to defeat a plurality of enemies E in one continuous lottery game.

(Transition from continuous lottery state to bonus state)
If the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed in the continuous lottery state, it will be processed in the same way as the bonus state transferred from the ART type lottery process, and the item acquisition game will be processed according to the bonus type (bonus with no setting difference, etc.). Is performed (see arrows # 8a and # 8b).

(Transition from continuous lottery state to ART type lottery state or normal state)
In the continuous lottery state, if all eight enemies E are defeated, it is confirmed that the game will continue, so the game state shifts to the ART type lottery state (see arrow # 9).
On the other hand, in the continuous lottery state, if item I is consumed without defeating all eight enemies E (that is, if the continuous lottery game for the number of items is executed), it is confirmed that the item I will not continue. Therefore, it shifts to the normal state (see arrow # 10). In addition, by shifting to the normal state, the section shifts from the advantageous section to the traffic section.

(Transition to ART type lottery status (second and subsequent times))
The scenes that shift to the ART type lottery state from the second time onward are "when there is remaining stock at the end of the final game in the ART state (see arrows # 6, # 6a, # 6b)" or "in the continuous lottery state". If successful (see arrow # 9) ".
In these cases, the following processing is performed.
The ART type lottery process is the same as the process of the first ART type lottery state. The ART type lottery process is performed in the first game after the transition.

(Transition from ART type lottery state (second and subsequent times) to ART state)
Then, when the first game is completed after shifting to the ART type lottery process, the game shifts to the ART state again (see arrow # 11). That is, the transition condition from the ART type lottery state (second and subsequent times) to the ART state is that one game is completed in the ART type lottery state (second and subsequent times). The transition conditions are not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate.

Here, in this one game, the bonus symbol may be stopped and displayed.
In this case, after the game state is once changed from the ART type lottery state to the ART state, it is processed as a bonus state in which the game state is changed from the ART state (see arrows # 11a and # 11b). Therefore, the display screen, the effect, and the like of the display unit 19 are switched from those in the ART type lottery state to those in the ART state. It should be noted that this is an example, and even in this case, it is processed as a bonus state for shifting from the ART type lottery state, and the display screen, the effect, etc. of the display unit 19 are maintained in the ART type lottery state. May be good.

(Transition to ending state)
As described above, in the embodiment, when the game is completed 1400 times (special number of times) in the advantageous section, the game shifts to the ending state from the 1401st time (see arrows # 12 and # 13).
In the ending state, the game from the 1401st time in the advantageous section to the 1500th time, which is the upper limit of the number of times, is executed. There is no transition from the ending state to another game state (ART type lottery state, ART state, continuous lottery state).
The gaming state in the ending state is an advantageous state for the player as well as the ART state. Therefore, the ending state may be a concept included in the ART state.

(Transition from ART type lottery state to ending state)
Here, the game executed once in the ART type lottery state after the second time may be exactly the 1400th time in the advantageous section. That is, the final game in the ART state or the continuous lottery state is the 1399th time, and the game shifts to the ART type lottery state after the final game.
In this case, regardless of the lottery result in the ART type lottery state, the game shifts to the ending state according to the end of the 1400th game (see arrow # 14).

Further, in the game executed once in the ART type lottery state, the bonus symbol may be stopped and displayed.
In this case, the game state is processed in the same manner as the bonus state in which the game state is once changed from the ART type lottery state to the ending state, and then the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed during the ending state (arrow). See # 14a and # 14b). Therefore, the display screen, the effect, and the like of the display unit 19 are switched from those in the ART type lottery state to those in the ending state.
It should be noted that this is an example, and even in this case, it is processed as a bonus state for shifting from the ART type lottery state, and the display screen, the effect, etc. of the display unit 19 are maintained in the ART type lottery state. May be good.

(Transition from ending state to bonus state)
In the ending game, when the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed, the game shifts to the bonus state (see arrows # 15a and # 15b). However, even if the ending state is changed to the bonus state, the item acquisition game is not executed unlike the bonus state that is changed from the other gaming states. This is because after the transition to the ending state, there is no subsequent transition to the continuous lottery state. Further, as the display screen of the display unit 19, the screen in the ending state (see FIG. 5E) is maintained.
As with the ART state, the ending state also satisfies the bonus transition condition (second game state transition condition) capable of shifting to the bonus state based on the stop display of the bonus symbol. Further, by digesting and ending the game in the bonus state, the ending state transition condition (third game state transition condition) for shifting to the ending state is satisfied.
(Transition from ending state to normal state)
Then, in the ending state, when the game of the advantageous section 1500 times is completed, the game state shifts to the normal state (see arrow # 16).

[Processing of output signal]
With reference to FIGS. 6 to 10, signal processing in a main scene during the progress of the game will be described.
6 to 10 show arrows having the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 4 in each scene corresponding to FIG.
In addition, in FIGS. 6 to 10, the bonus is indicated by "B" and the ending is indicated by "ED" as appropriate.
Further, FIGS. 6, 7, 9 and 10 show the number of transitions to the ART state “ART”, the number of transitions to the bonus state “B”, and the number of transitions to the ending state “ED”.
While the game is in progress, the control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 processes and controls the signal output from the external output terminal plate 25 according to the progress of the game.

The ART signal is information indicating that the gaming state is the ART state. The control unit 26b can output an ART signal based on the fact that the transition condition to the ART state (third game state transition condition) is satisfied.
The B signal is information indicating that the gaming state is a bonus state. Therefore, the control unit 26b can output the B signal based on the fact that the transition condition to the bonus state (second game state transition condition) is satisfied.

The ED signal is information indicating that the gaming state is the ending state. Here, as described above, the ending state may be a concept included in the ART state. Therefore, the control unit 26b can output the ART signal and the ED signal based on the fact that the transition condition to the ending state (fourth gaming state transition condition) is satisfied.

The insertion signal is information indicating that the medal has been inserted. By operating the start lever 14, an output condition (input information output condition) capable of outputting the input signal is satisfied, and the control unit 26b is at the time when the start lever 14 is operated, that is, when the game start operation is accepted. (At the time of accepting the game start operation), the output of the input signal is started. Therefore, the control unit 26b can output an input signal based on the fact that the medal (including the credit medal) for starting the game is actually used.
The time when the game start operation is accepted corresponds to the time indicated by "ST." In the figure (the left end of the frame showing the game state), and corresponds to the game start time of each game.

The payout signal is information indicating that medals have been paid out as a result of one game. The control unit 26b can output a payout signal based on the output of the stop signal of the third reel. The third reel is the third reel, which is the last stop operation when the three reels 22a to 22c are stopped once each for a total of three times. The medals to be paid out are not limited to those paid out to the medal payout outlet 24a, and include those paid out as data and stored as credit medals.
At the time point indicated as "OFF" in the figure (the right end of the frame indicating the game state), a stop signal was output by the end of each game and the release of the stop button 16 for stopping the third reel. Corresponds to the point in time. Hereinafter, this time point is also referred to as "at the end of the third reel stop operation".

Note that FIGS. 6 to 10 show a mode in which one pulse wave is output in one game as an input signal, but in reality, a number of signals corresponding to the number of inserted medals are output. .. Similarly, as a payout signal, a number of signals corresponding to the number of payouts are output in one game.

The control unit 36b of the data display 30 counts (counts) the number of transitions to the ART state, the number of transitions to the bonus state, and the number of transitions to the ending state based on the output signal from the external output terminal plate 25. These are displayed on the display unit 35.
When the output signal from the external output terminal plate 25 is input via the island computer 42 or the like, the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 shifts to the ART state and the bonus state based on the output signal. Count the number of times, the number of transitions to the ending state, the number of medals inserted, and the number of medals paid out. The control unit 56b displays these on the display unit 55 in response to the operation of the operation unit 52.
In the embodiment, an example will be described in which the control unit 36b of the data display 30 and the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 perform counting processing with the same settings. Therefore, the number of these transitions is the same between the two.

Hereinafter, signal processing in the main scenes of the game will be described in order.
(Transition from normal state to ART state)
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game after the transition from the normal state to the ART state and the output signal thereof.
(A1) In the normal state, when the transition to the ART state is won in the ART transition lottery process, the transition from the normal state to the ART type transition lottery state is performed (arrow # 1).
(A2) When the ART state transition condition is satisfied, the ART type transition lottery status is shifted to the ART status (arrow # 4).
The control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 starts outputting the ART signal at the same time as the end of the third reel stop operation. In response to this, the control unit 36b of the data display 30 and the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 (hereinafter, also referred to as "control unit 56b of the hall computer 50") count the number of transitions to the ART state, that is, Add "1".

Further, as described above, the output start time of the input signal is the game start time. Therefore, when the ART state transition condition and the output start condition of the input signal of the first game in the ART state are satisfied, the output start of the input signal and the output start of the ART signal are different timings. That is, the output start timing of the ART signal is before the output timing of the input signal of the first game at the time of transition to the ART state.
Therefore, the output of the input signal is delayed from the output of the ART signal, so that the output of the input signal is surely started during the output period of the ART signal. As a result, the control unit 56b or the like of the hall computer 50 can accurately count this insertion signal as the insertion of medals after the transition to the ART state.

(A3) In the ART state, the bonus transition condition is satisfied based on the stop display of the bonus symbol, and the bonus state is shifted (arrow # 5a).
The control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 ends the output of the ART signal and outputs the B signal at the same time as the end of the third reel stop operation.
In response to this, the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 and the like count the number of transitions to the bonus state.
By controlling the signal output in this way, the output of the ART signal and the output of the B signal do not overlap. As a result, the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 can accurately count the number of transitions to the bonus state even if the priority is set for the output of the ART signal and the B signal.
The priority setting is that when a plurality of signals are duplicated, the signal having the higher priority is preferentially counted, while the signal having the lower priority is not counted.
For example, in a setting such as "prioritize the B signal over the ART signal", unlike the embodiment, if the B signal and the ART signal overlap, only the number of transitions to the bonus state is counted, and the number of ART transitions is counted. It will not be counted.

Further, in the embodiment, the output of the input signal is performed at the start of the first game after the transition to the bonus state, so that the output of the input signal is surely started during the output period of the B signal. As a result, the control unit 56b or the like of the hall computer 50 can accurately count this insertion signal as the insertion of medals after the transition to the bonus state.

(A4) Return from the bonus state to the ART state (arrow # 5b).
When the bonus state ends, the ART state transition condition is satisfied. The control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 ends the output of the B signal at the same time as the end of the third reel stop operation of the final game in the bonus state. Further, when the ART state is restarted, the ART signal is output after a predetermined period of time has passed from the end of the output of the B signal, that is, after the output of the B signal is completed and Tms (milliseconds) have elapsed.
In this case, the control unit 56b or the like of the hall computer 50 does not count the number of transitions to the ART state when the ART signal is output after the output of the B signal and further after the lapse of Tms.
As a result, the control unit 56b or the like of the hall computer 50 can accurately count the number of transitions to the ART state even when the bonus state is entered during the ART state and then the ART state is returned.

Further, by controlling the output of the signal in this way, the output of the ART signal and the output of the B signal do not overlap. As a result, the control unit 56b or the like of the hall computer 50 can accurately count the number of transitions to the ART state even if the output of the ART signal and the priority are set for the B signal.
Here, the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 processes the output of the payout signal in the period from the end of the output of the B signal to the elapse of Tms as the payout in the game in the bonus state. As a result, even if the output of the payout signal related to the final game in the bonus state continues even after the final game in the bonus state, it can be counted as a medal paid out by this final game. That is, the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 can prevent the output of the payout signal from being erroneously counted as a medal paid out by the game in the ART state.
The length of Tms can be appropriately set according to the specifications of the slot machine 10, and can be set from, for example, 0 ms or more and 1000 ms or less.

(Transition from ART type lottery state to bonus state after the second time)
FIG. 7 shows the flow of the game when the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed in the ART state, the continuous lottery state, the second and subsequent ART type lottery states, and the second and subsequent ART type lottery states. It is a figure explaining the output signal.
(B1) The ART state is terminated by digesting all the stock in the ART state, and the state shifts from the ART state to the continuous lottery state (arrow # 7).
The control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 ends the output of the ART signal at the same time as the end of the third reel stop operation of the final game in the ART state.

(B2) By succeeding in the continuous lottery state, the state shifts from the continuous lottery state to the ART type lottery state for the second and subsequent times (arrow # 9).
(B3) Based on the fact that the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed in the first game after shifting to this ART type lottery state, the game shifts to the bonus state (arrow # 11a).
The control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 outputs a B signal at the same time as the end of the third reel stop operation of the first game.
In response to this, the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 and the like count the number of transitions to the bonus state.

Further, since the control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 outputs the input signal at the start of the first game in the bonus state, the input signal is output during the output period of the B signal.
As a result, the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 and the like can accurately count this input signal as the input of medals in the game in the bonus state.
(B4) The state shifts from the bonus state to the ART state (arrow # 11b).
The control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 ends the output of the B signal at the same time as the end of the third reel stop operation of the final game in the bonus state, and then outputs the ART signal after Tms has elapsed.
In response to this, the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 and the like count the number of transitions to the ART state.

Further, the control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 outputs an input signal of the game in the ART state at the start of the game in the ART state. This input signal is surely output during the output period of the ART signal.
As a result, the control unit 56b or the like of the hall computer 50 can accurately count this input signal as the input of medals in the game in the ART state.

Here, in the above (B3), at the end of the third reel stop operation of one game, the transition condition to the bonus state is satisfied due to the stop display of the bonus symbol, and the ART type lottery state is established. It is a state in which the ART state transition condition is satisfied by the end of one game. Therefore, the control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 is in a state where it can output the B signal and the ART signal.
In this case, the control unit 26b first outputs the B signal at the same time as the end of the third reel stop operation of the first game in the above (B3), and then in the above (B4), in the bonus state. After the final game is finished, the output of the B signal is finished, and then the ART signal is output after the lapse of Tms.
That is, the control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 controls the output of the ART signal and the output of the B signal so as not to overlap even when the two transition conditions are satisfied at the same time.
As a result, even if the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 or the like has set the priority of the output signal (see (A4) above), the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 can accurately count the number of transitions to the bonus state in (B3) above. Further, in the above (B4), the number of transitions to the ART state can be accurately counted.

Unlike FIG. 7, FIG. 8 shows an output signal in the following game when the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed in the scene where the state with stock in the ART state is changed to the ART type lottery state after the second time. It is a figure explaining.
As shown in frame C in FIGS. 7 and 8, the transition from the continuous lottery state to the second and subsequent ART type lottery states and the transition from the ART state with stock to the second and subsequent ART type lottery states. The case is the same signal processing. Therefore, both can be processed as described in (B1) to (B4) above.

Although detailed description is omitted, if the bonus symbol is not stopped and displayed in the first game after the transition to the ART type lottery state after the second time, the control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 is used. It shifts to the ART state in the next game. The signal processing in this case is the same as the processing for shifting from the first ART type lottery state to the ART state.

(Transition from continuous lottery state to ending state)
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game and the output signal thereof when the continuous lottery state is changed to the ending state. That is, FIG. 9 describes a case where one game in the continuous lottery state is the 1400th advantageous section and the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed in one game.
Note that FIG. 9 shows the process after shifting from the continuous lottery state to the ART type lottery state, but the same applies to the process after shifting from the ART state with stock to the ART type lottery state.

(C1) In the continuous lottery state, one game is the 1400th advantageous section, and the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed in this game, and the game shifts to the bonus state (arrow # 14a).
Similar to the above (B3), the control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 outputs the input signal at the start of the first game in the bonus state, so that the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 outputs the input signal in the bonus state. It can be counted accurately as a medal insertion in the game.

Further, the control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 outputs an ED signal at the start of the first game in the bonus state. In response to this, the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 and the like count the number of transitions to the ending state. Further, the control unit 56b or the like of the hall computer 50 can store as a history that the ending state is started from the game in the bonus state.
The ED signal is a one-shot type (a pulse wave having a short output period and a length that can be detected by a data display or a hall computer), and the control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 is an ED signal. Is finished before the output of the B signal is finished in (C2) described later.

At this point, the game is in the ending state before the transition to the ending state, but the game in the bonus state is from the 1401st time onward, and the game in the bonus state is surely transitioned to the ending state after digestion. Therefore, even if the number of transitions to the ending state is counted at this point, there is no contradiction in the counts.
Further, in the ending state, the ART of RT3 is basically executed as in the ART state, so that the player has a chance to obtain medals in the same manner in both periods. Therefore, in the embodiment, the transition to the ending state is included in the number of transitions to the ART state, but is not limited to this, and it does not have to be counted as the ART state.

(C2) The bonus state is changed to the ending state (arrow # 14b).
The control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 ends the output of the B signal at the same time as the end of the third reel stop operation of the final game in the bonus state, and then outputs the ART signal after the lapse of Tms.
By processing the signal output as described above in the ending state, both the B signal and the ART signal are not output during the period of Tms from the output end time of the B signal to the output start time of the ART signal.
Unlike the embodiment, in the mode in which the output of the ED signal is continued during the period of the ending state (see the dotted line D in FIG. 9), the ED signal is continuously output during the period of this Tms. In such a form, if the ED signal is set to take precedence over the B signal, the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 or the like erroneously outputs the ED signal continuously output during this Tms period. There is a possibility that it will be counted.
In the embodiment, since the output of the ED signal is completed before the output of the B signal is completed, it is not erroneously counted in this way.

In the above (C1), the transition condition to the bonus state is satisfied at the end of the third reel stop operation of one game, and the transition condition to the ending state is satisfied when the 1400 games are completed. It is in a state of being. Therefore, the control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 is in a state where the B signal and the ART signal can be output.
This state is the same as the state described in the above (B3) and (B4), and the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 can accurately count the number of transitions to the bonus state, and in the above (B4). , The number of transitions to the ART state can be accurately counted.

(Transition from ending state to bonus state)
FIG. 10 is signal processing when the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed in the ending game.
(D1) Based on the fact that the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed in the game in the ending state, the bonus transition condition is satisfied and the game shifts to the bonus state (arrow # 15a).
Similar to the above (A3), the control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 ends the output of the ART signal and outputs the B signal at the same time as the end of the third reel stop operation, and the hall computer responds accordingly. The control unit 56b and the like of 50 can count the number of transitions to the bonus state.

(D2) The transition from the bonus state to the ending state is made (arrow # 15b).
By digesting the game in the bonus state, the ending state transition condition is established.
Similar to the above (A4), the control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 ends the output of the B signal at the same time as the end of the third reel stop operation of the final game in the bonus state, and when the ART state is restarted, the control unit 26b is used. The ART signal is output after the output is completed and after Tms has elapsed.
Further, similarly to the above (A4), when the ART signal is output after the lapse of Tms, the control unit 56b or the like of the hall computer 50 is in the bonus state even if it shifts to the bonus state a plurality of times during the ending state. Do not count the number of ART states returned after the end. As a result, the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 and the like can accurately total the number of transitions to the ART state.

The control unit 56b or the like of the hall computer 50 may determine whether or not to count the number of transitions to the ART state in the ending state based on the output of the ED signal. In this case, the control unit 56b of the hall computer 50 or the like does not have to count the first ART signal and the second and subsequent ART signals after the ED signal is output.

(D3) In the ending state, when the 1500th game in the advantageous section ends, the game state shifts to the normal state (see arrow # 16).
The control unit 26b of the slot machine 10 ends the output of the ART signal at the same time as the end of the third reel stop operation of the 1500th game.

As described above, in the gaming system of the embodiment, when the ART state transition condition and the bonus state transition condition are satisfied at the same time, the output start timing of the ART signal is set to after the output of the B signal is completed. As a result, the gaming device such as the data display 30 and the hall computer 50 accurately recognizes that the B signal has shifted to both the ART state and the MB state even if the count setting has priority over the ART signal. be able to.
Therefore, the number of transitions for each gaming state aggregated by the gaming device can be made accurate.

On the other hand, since the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 does not output an external signal in consideration of the setting on the gaming device side, the gaming device cannot accurately recognize the gaming state of the gaming device. there is a possibility. Therefore, the number of transitions for each gaming state aggregated by the gaming device may not be an accurate number.

Although the preferred embodiment of the gaming device of the present invention has been described above, the gaming device according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
The above-described embodiment and the later-described modified form can be used in combination as appropriate, but detailed description thereof will be omitted.

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(1) In the embodiment, an example in which the data display 30 and the hall computer 50 perform the counting process with the same settings has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Both may perform the counting process with different settings. In this case, even if one of the data display 30 and the hall computer 50 has a signal that cannot properly count the number of outputs, the other can transmit information that accurately counts the number of outputs of the signal to the other. Good. As a result, both can acquire accurate information.
For example, when the priority setting of the hall computer 50 is lower than the B signal in the ED signal, the hall computer 50 starts the "bonus start (at the start of the first game after the transition to the bonus state)" shown in FIG. ) ”, There is a possibility that the ED signal cannot be counted properly. In this case, by transmitting the information counted by the data display 30 to the hall computer 50, both can acquire the information on the number of transitions to the accurate ending state.

(2) In the embodiment, when the slot machine 10 shifts from the ART state or the ending state to the bonus state and then further shifts from the bonus state to the ART state or the ending state (arrow # 5b in FIG. 6, FIG. (See # 15b of No. 10), an example of outputting an ART signal has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In this case, the slot machine 10 does not have to output the ART signal. As a result, the data display 30 and the hall computer 50 do not count the number of transitions to the ART state when shifting to the ART state or the ending state.

(3) In the embodiment, when the transition from the ART state or the ending state to the bonus state and then from the bonus state to the ART state or the ending state is performed (arrow # 5b in FIG. 6, # 15b in FIG. 10 and the like). (See), the data display 30, and the hall computer 50 have shown an example in which the number of transitions to the ART state is not counted, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In this case, the data display 30 and the hall computer 50 may count the number of transitions to the ART state.

(4) In the embodiment, when shifting from the ART state or the ED state to the bonus state, an example in which the output of the ART signal ends and the output of the B signal starts at the same time (arrow # 5a in FIG. 6 and arrow # 15a in FIG. 10). Etc.), but is not limited to this. In these cases as well, the output of the B signal may be started after a predetermined period (for example, Tms) has elapsed after the output of the ART signal is completed, as in the case of shifting from the bonus state to the ART state or the ED state. As a result, the payout medals of the final game in the ART state or the ED state can be accurately counted, and the number of transitions to the ART state or the ED state can be accurately counted.

(5) In the embodiment, an example in which the ART type lottery state, the ART state, the continuous lottery state, and the ending state are the states with a high replay probability and the AT state has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming state other than the ART state and the ending state may be a state with a low replay probability or a non-AT state.
(6) In the embodiment, an example in which the ART signal is output during the ART state and the ending state has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The ART signal may be output, for example, during at least one of the ART type lottery state and the ART continuous lottery state. Further, the ART signal may be output in the ART type lottery state and the ending state instead of being output in the ART state and the ending state.
Further, the ART signal may be a one-shot type.

(7) In the embodiment, an example has been described in which the end timing of each game is the end of the third reel stop operation, which is the timing when the stop button for stopping the third reel is released, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. The end timing of each game may be when the third reel is stopped.
Further, in the embodiment, an example in which the transition of the RT state or the bonus state is performed at the end of the third reel stop operation after the stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the transition of the RT state or the bonus state has been described, but the present invention is limited to this. Not done. The transition to the RT state or the bonus state may be performed when the stop display of the combination of these symbols (when the third reel is stopped).

(8) In the embodiment, the ED signal is a one-shot type, but it may be continuously output until the end of the ending state.
Further, in the embodiment, an example of controlling the output period of the ED signal and the output period of the B signal so as to overlap has been described, but both may be controlled so as not to overlap.
In this case, for example, the output of the B signal shown in FIG. 9 may be started after the output of the ED signal is completed. Further, for example, the output of the ED signal may be started after the output of the B signal shown in FIG. 9 is completed, and the output of the ART signal may be started after the output of the ED signal is completed.
As shown by arrow # 14, the ED signal is output even when the ART type lottery state is changed to the ending state without passing through the bonus state, and the ART signal is output after the ED signal output is completed. You may.

(9) In the embodiment, the control unit 26b of the main control board 26 performs operations as various means such as the game state control means, but the control unit 27b of the sub control board 27 performs a part or all of the operation and controls the operation. The unit 27b can also operate as various means.
On the contrary, the control unit 26b of the main control board 26 may perform a part or all of the operations executed by the control unit 27b of the sub control board 27, and the control unit 26b may operate as various means.

(10) In the embodiment, the game machine is an example of a slot machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. The gaming machine may be another gaming machine such as a pachinko machine (for example, a ball slot machine).
Further, the game machine may be a so-called enclosed game machine capable of executing a game using a pseudo game medium in a data format without using an actual game medium such as a medal or a game ball.

(11) In the embodiment, a reel driven and controlled by a motor is used as the variable display means, but instead of or in addition to this, an image in which the design of the reel or the like fluctuates is displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal display. By displaying the display, the display can be used as a variable display means for the identification information.

1 Game system 10 Slot machine 14 Start lever 16, 16a to 16c Stop button 22, 22a to 22c Reel 25 External output terminal board 25a ART signal output unit 25b B signal output unit 25c ED signal output unit 25d Input signal output unit 25e Payout signal Output unit 26 Main control board 26a, 27a, 36a, 56a Storage unit 26b, 27b, 36b, 56b Control unit 30 Data display 19, 35, 55 Display unit 35a ART number display unit 35b B number display unit 35c ED number display unit 50 hall computer

Claims (4)

A game state control means that can be controlled into a predetermined game state, a specific game state that is an AT game state that can be transferred from the predetermined game state, and a special game state that is an AT game state that can be transferred from the specific game state. ,
An output means that can output a game signal indicating the game state to the outside of the game machine,
With
The output means
A special signal can be output based on the satisfaction of the transition condition to the specific gaming state.
The special signal can be output based on the satisfaction of the transition condition to the special gaming state.
The special game state is
A gaming machine characterized in that it is a gaming state that continues until the end condition of an advantageous section, which is a section including the specific gaming state and the special gaming state, is satisfied. The conditions for transition to the special gaming state are
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the conditions can be satisfied when a special number of games are executed in the advantageous section. The output means
Wherein based on the shift condition to special game state is satisfied, the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is capable of outputting different specific signal and said special signal. A game state control means that can be controlled into a predetermined game state, a specific game state that is an AT game state that can be transferred from the predetermined game state, and a special game state that is an AT game state that can be transferred from the specific game state. ,
An output means that can output game information indicating the game status,
With
The output means
It is possible to output special information based on the fact that the transition condition to the specific gaming state is satisfied.
The special information can be output based on the establishment of the transition condition to the special gaming state.
It is possible to output specific information different from the special information based on the establishment of the transition condition to the special gaming state.
The special game state is
It is a gaming state that continues until the end condition of the advantageous section, which is the section including the specific gaming state and the special gaming state, is satisfied.
A game machine characterized by that.

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