JP6913348B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as slot machines.

As a gaming machine of this type, one having a plurality of RT (replay time) states having different replay probabilities is known. Specifically, there are known gaming machines that can reduce the amount of medals consumed by providing a replay high probability state in which the replay probability is improved more than usual.

Further, there is also known a gaming machine capable of executing ART (replay assist time) by notifying the correct push order of the push order combination in such a replay high probability state (see Patent Document 1). By making ART executable, it is possible to configure a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

Further, it is known that the number of games (so-called "ceiling") until the ART is activated is set. By providing such a ceiling, it is possible to impart a game property in which a game is played while considering the number of games up to the ceiling.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-223289

In a gaming machine capable of executing ART as described above, a gaming machine having a new game property has been required in order to enhance the interest of the player.
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a ceiling game with a new idea which has never existed in the past, and to enhance the interest of the player.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is characterized by the following.
That is, a rotary reel for variable display or stop display of a plurality of symbols, a start switch for variable display of the rotary reel symbols, and a symbol of the corresponding rotary reel provided corresponding to the rotary reel. A stop switch for displaying a stop, a winning lottery means for drawing whether a winning combination is won or lost, a winning combination drawing table storing the winning areas corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations, and a winning combination drawing table. A reel control means that controls the stop display of the symbol of the rotary reel based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means and the operation of the stop switch, and the rotary reel when the rotary reel stops and displays the symbol. A winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won or not based on the stop position, a push order notification means for notifying information regarding the operation order of the stop switch, and a gaming state. A game state control means for managing and a game section control means for controlling a game section are provided, and the game section is advantageous for the player and more disadvantageous for the player than the advantageous section. A specific gaming state among the predetermined number of games is configured to continue until a predetermined number of predetermined games is consumed, including a normal section, and the predetermined number of games is predetermined. The specified specific period is configured so that the advantageous section does not end when the transition to the advantageous section occurs .

Further, in the specific gaming state, during the game of the specific period, the push order notification by the push order notification means is not executed even during the advantageous section, and the advantageous during the game other than the specific period. The push order notification by the push order notification means is executed during the section, and the advantageous section ends .

The present invention is as described above, and since the specific gaming state continues until a predetermined number of games is exhausted, the ceiling game can be realized using the specific gaming state. Then, in the specific period of this specific gaming state, the advantageous section does not end when the transition to the advantageous section is performed, so that ART is likely to start after the end of the specific gaming state. On the other hand, other than the specific period, the advantageous section ends when the advantageous section is shifted, so that it is difficult to shift to ART even if the ceiling game is digested. In this way, the ease of starting ART changes depending on the number of digested games in a specific gaming state when shifting to an advantageous section, so it is possible to realize a new ceiling game that has never existed, and the interest of the player is enhanced. Can be enhanced.

Further, in a specific game state, during the game of a specific period, the push order notification by the push order notification means is not executed even during the advantageous section, and during the game other than the specific period, the push order notification is performed during the advantageous section. The push order notification by means is executed, and the advantageous section ends . With this configuration, the continuation or end of the advantageous section can be determined by the presence or absence of push order notification.

It is an external view of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the slot machine schematicly. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effective line of a slot machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition of the game state of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the symbol combination of a winning combination. It is a figure (2) which shows the symbol combination of a winning combination. It is a figure which shows the combination of the winning flag and the winning combination for each stop operation order. (A) It is a figure which shows the winning combination lottery table in the RT0 state, (b) is the figure which shows the winning combination lottery table in the RT1 state. (A) It is a figure which shows the winning combination lottery table in the RT2 state, (b) is the figure which shows the winning combination lottery table in the RT3 state. (A) It is a figure which shows the winning combination lottery table in the RT4 state, (b) is the figure which shows the winning combination lottery table in the RT5 state. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of advantageous section lottery. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of ART lottery. It is a figure which shows the push order notification control in the RT1 state.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described by taking the slot machine 10 as an example of a gaming machine.
(Slot machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 has a square box-shaped housing 11 and a front door 31 that can be opened and closed on the front side of the housing 11. A display window 12 facing the player side is formed on the front door 31.

Further, an operation unit 31A for operating the slot machine 10 and a medal insertion port 14 are provided at a substantially central portion in the height direction of the front door 31. The operation unit 31A is provided with a bet switch 16, a settlement switch 17, a start switch 30, a stop switch 50, and the like.

Further, below the operation unit 31A, a medal payout port 18 for paying out medals and a lower plate 31C capable of storing medals paid out from the medal payout port 18 are provided across the lower panel 31B. There is.

The display window 12 of the front door 31 described above is formed with a design display window 13 on which the design of the rotating reel 40 behind can be seen. The rotary reel 40 is arranged on the back side of the symbol display window 13 and is rotatably attached to the slot machine 10, and is for displaying a plurality of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surface in a variable manner or a stop display. In the present embodiment, three rotary reels 40, a left reel 41, a middle reel 42, and a right reel 43, are provided, and each rotary reel 40 can rotate individually.

From the symbol display window 13 described above, for each of the three rotary reels 40, three stages of upper, middle, and lower symbols are displayed, and a total of nine symbols are displayed through the symbol display window 13. It is supposed to be displayed. Then, the effective line is set by the combination of the display positions of the nine symbols in total. The effective line is a line that defines the arrangement of symbol combinations that are effective for winning a prize among the lines that can be formed by connecting one symbol at the display position for each of the three rotating reels 40. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a line L connecting the middle stage of the left reel 41, the middle stage of the middle reel 42, and the middle stage of the right reel 43 is set as an effective line. When the symbol combination associated with the winning combination is displayed along this valid line, the winning combination is awarded.

Although not shown, a control device 20 (see FIG. 2) for controlling the overall operation of the slot machine 10 is built inside the slot machine 10.

(Input stage)
As shown in FIG. 2, the input switch of the control device 20 is connected to a closing switch 15, a bet switch 16, a checkout switch 17, a start switch 30, a left stop switch 51, a middle stop switch 52, and a right stop switch 53. ing.
The input stage is not limited to the above-mentioned input devices.

(Turn-in switch 15)
As shown in FIG. 1, the insertion switch 15 is a switch built in below the medal insertion slot 14, and is for detecting the inserted game medal. When the insertion switch 15 detects a game medal, up to 50 game medals can be stored (credited) inside the game machine. The game medals credited in this way are displayed as numerical values on the credit display unit 32 and can be used after the next game.

(Bet switch 16)
As shown in FIG. 1, the bet switch 16 is a switch located on the upper surface of the operation unit 31A. By pressing the bet switch 16, credits can be replaced with medals. By substituting medals for credits, the game can be started.

(Settlement switch 17)
As shown in FIG. 1, the settlement switch 17 is a switch located at the left end of the upper surface of the operation unit 31A, and is for refunding a credited medal.

(Start switch 30)
As shown in FIG. 1, the start switch 30 is a lever located on the front left side of the operation unit 31A. When the start switch 30 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reel unit 60, which will be described later, is started to be driven, and the symbol of the rotating reel 40 is displayed in a variable manner.

(Stop switch 50)
The stop switch 50 is for stopping the driving of the reel unit 60, which will be described later. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the stop switch 50 has three switches (left stop switch 51, middle stop switch 51) corresponding to each rotary reel 40 (left reel 41, middle reel 42, right reel 43). It is composed of 52 and a right stop switch 53), and one is arranged below each rotary reel 40. By operating the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotary reel 40, the corresponding rotary reel 40 stops rotating, and the symbol of the rotary reel 40 is stopped and displayed.

(Output stage)
As shown in FIG. 2, each part of the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 65, and the effect unit 66 (image display unit 67, lamp 68, speaker 69) is connected to the output stage of the control device 20.
The output stage is not limited to the above-mentioned parts.

(Reel unit 60)
Although not particularly shown, the reel unit 60 includes three stepping motors fixed or supported on a frame, and three rotary reels 40 (left reel 41, middle reel 42, fixed to the output shaft of each stepping motor). It is composed of a right reel 43). Each rotary reel 40 includes a short cylindrical rotary drum and a tape-shaped reel tape attached around the rotary drum. Twenty symbols are displayed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, "7" and "BAR" are shown in FIG.
It has eight types of patterns: "watermelon,""bell,""Replay,""redcherry,""bluecherry," and "BLank." These eight types of symbols are displayed on the surface of each rotary reel 40 in a symbol arrangement as shown in FIG.

Specifically, the left reel 41 has "watermelon", "blue cherry", "BLANK", "Replay", "bell", "watermelon", "red cherry", "BAR", "Play", "bell", and "watermelon" in the direction of rotation. "Red cherry," "BLANK," "Replay," "Bell," "Watermelon," "Blue cherry," "7," "Replay," and "Bell" are displayed in this order.

Further, on the middle reel 42, "Replay", "watermelon", and "BLANK" are displayed in the direction of rotation.
"BLANK""Bell""Replay""Watermelon""BAR""BLANK""Bell"
The patterns are displayed in the order of "Replay", "watermelon", "BLank", "blue cherry", "bell", "Replay", "watermelon", "7", "red cherry", and "bell".

Further, on the right reel 43, "Replay", "bell", "7", and "watermelon" are displayed in the direction of rotation.
"BLANK""Replay""Bell""BlueCherry""Watermelon""BLANK""Replay""Bell""BAR""Watermelon""BLANK""Replay""Bell""RedCherry""Watermelon""BLANK" The symbols are displayed in the order of.

(Hopper unit 65)
As shown in FIG. 1, the hopper unit 65 is arranged inside the housing 11 and is for paying out medals based on the result of the game or the like.

(Director 66)
The effect unit 66 performs various effects such as notification of winning a prize or the like under the control of the control device 20. Specifically, the effect unit 66 includes an image display unit 67, a lamp 68, and a speaker 69.

The image display unit 67 is arranged behind a window unit provided above the rotary reel 40, and is for displaying a winning notification and other effects using an LED, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, and the like. The image display unit 67 is not limited to the above, and for example, a rotary reel 40 dedicated to the effect may be provided to display the effect by the design or characters of the reel.
The lamp 68 is for notifying a prize or the like by lighting or blinking the light emitting body.
The speaker 69 is for notifying the winning or the like by the generation of the winning sound.

(Control device 20)
The control device 20 is for controlling the operation of the slot machine 10. The control device 20 is mainly composed of a CPU and includes a ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like. Then, the CPU is configured to execute various controls by reading the program stored in the ROM.

As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 20 according to the present embodiment includes a game state control means 100, a winning lottery means 110, a winning combination drawing table 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a hopper control means 150, and an effect control. It functions as each means of means 200, push order notification control means 210, setting means 220, ART control means 230, and game section control means 240. The control device 20 is not limited to the above-mentioned means, and may include other means.

(Game state control means 100)
The game state control means 100 is for managing the game state. The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of gaming states, and the gaming state control means 100 stores the current gaming state and the gaming state when a predetermined event that triggers the transition of the gaming state occurs. Executes the process of switching.

As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes the following gaming states (a plurality of RT states having different winning probabilities of the replay combination). The gaming state is not limited to the following, and any gaming state can be provided. (1) RT0 state (2) RT1 state (3) RT2 state (4) RT3 state (5) RT4 state

Of these, the RT0 state is the initial state set at the time of shipment from the factory or when the setting is changed. Further, the RT0 state shifts to the RT1 state when a predetermined number of games (700 games in the present embodiment) are exhausted.

Further, the RT1 state is a gaming state that shifts when a prize is won in the RT1 lip described later. It should be noted that this RT1 state is configured to continue until a predetermined number of games (700 games in the present embodiment) are exhausted, and even if a prize is won in the RT4 rip or RT5 rip described later, the RT1 state is configured. It is configured so as not to shift to the RT4 state or RT5 state described later.
Further, the RT2 state is a gaming state that shifts after the end of the bonus game related to the bonus combination without setting difference, which will be described later.
Further, the RT3 state is a gaming state that shifts after the end of the bonus game related to the bonus combination with a setting difference, which will be described later.

Further, the RT4 state is a gaming state that shifts when a prize is won in the RT4 lip described later. This RT4 state is a state in which the probability of transition to the RT5 state, which will be described later, is set to be the highest.

Further, the RT5 state is a gaming state that shifts when a prize is won in the RT5 lip described later. This RT5 state is a gaming state in which ART that assists the winning of a small winning combination (“bell” described later) can be executed. In the present embodiment, the ART lottery is performed in the advantageous section described later, and the ART is started when the ART lottery is won and the state shifts to the RT5 state. The ART is continuously executed until a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, ART continues until a predetermined number of preset games are exhausted.

The RT4 state and the RT5 state described above are "replay high probability states" in which the winning probability of the replay combination is relatively improved as compared with other game states (see FIG. 11). Further, the other gaming states, that is, the RT0 state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state are in the "replay low probability state" in which the winning probability of the replay combination is set to be relatively lower than the "replay high probability state". Yes (see FIGS. 9 and 10).

Although not particularly shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a gaming state of "during a bonus game". "During the bonus game" is a gaming state in which the game shifts when a bonus combination is won, and ends when a predetermined bonus game ends (for example, when medals are paid out in excess of a preset number of payouts). When this "during the bonus game" ends, the game state shifts to either the RT2 state or the RT3 state depending on whether the bonus combination related to the bonus game is "no setting difference" or "with setting difference".

The game state control means 100 controls the slot machine 10 to be in any of the game states described above, and when a predetermined event that triggers the transition of the game state occurs during the game, the game ends. Later, the process of switching the game state is executed.

(Winning lottery means 110)
The winning lottery means 110 is for drawing whether or not a winning combination has been won or lost. That is, the lottery related to the winning combination is performed based on a predetermined lottery probability. Then, as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 110, the winning flag is established when a predetermined winning combination is won, and during the establishment of the winning flag, the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 is combined with the predetermined winning symbol. It is set so that the player wins a prize on the condition that they match, and the player is given benefits such as medal payout and special games.

Specifically, the winning lottery means 110 includes a random number generating means for generating random numbers within a predetermined range, extracts the random numbers generated by the random number generating means at the operation timing of the start switch 30, and uses the extracted random numbers. The lottery is performed by collating with the lottery table 120. Since the winning lottery means 110 according to the present embodiment generates random numbers in 16 bits, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 are generated. Since the winning combination or loss is assigned to each of the 65536 random numbers in the winning combination drawing table 120, which will be described later, the winning combination or loss can be specified by collating the random number with the combination drawing table 120.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the extracted random numbers are "missing", "normal lip", "left_RT5", "middle_RT5", "right_RT5", "all_RT4", "all_RT5", and "left_bell". 1 ”“ Left_Bell 2 ”“ Middle_Bell 1 ”“ Middle_Bell 2 ”“ Right_Bell 1 ”“ Right_Bell 2 ”“ Watermelon ”“ RT4-1 + BB ”“ RT4-1 + RB ”“ RT4_2 + BB ”“ RT4_2
It is designed to be assigned to any of the 20 winning areas of "+ RB", "watermelon + BB", and "watermelon + RB".

(Role lottery table 120)
The winning combination table 120 determines whether the random number extracted by the winning combination means 110 corresponds to any winning combination or loss. The winning combination lottery table 120 stores the winning areas corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations, and specifically, is provided as a correspondence table between the random numbers generated in the winning combination drawing means 110 and the winning combination. The winning lottery means 110 switches and uses these winning combination drawing tables 120 according to the game state and the like. As a result, the winning probability is configured to fluctuate depending on the gaming state.

9 to 11 show the winning combination drawing table 120 in each gaming state. The winning combination lottery table 120 is a winning combination lottery table 120 when the set value described later is "3". When the set values are different, the lottery is performed with a lottery probability different from that of the above-mentioned combination lottery table 120. Specifically, the larger the set value, the lower the probability of "loss" and the higher the probability of winning the winning combination table 120 is used. In particular, the lottery categories "watermelon + BB" and "watermelon + RB" are bonus combinations with a setting difference in which the winning probability fluctuates depending on the set value, and the larger the set value, the easier it is to win. On the other hand, the lottery categories "RT4_1 + BB", "RT4_1 + RB", "RT4_2 + BB" and "RT4_2 + RB"
"Is a bonus combination with no setting difference in which the winning probability does not change depending on the set value, and the winning probability does not change even if the set value changes.

(Reel control means 130)
The reel control means 130 rotates the rotary reel 40 based on the operation signal of the effective start switch 30, and recognizes the current position of the symbol based on the detection signal of the reel rotation detection sensor (not shown), and draws a winning lottery. This is for controlling the stop of the rotary reel 40 based on the drawing result of the means 110 and the operation timing of the effective stop switch 50.

When a predetermined game start condition is satisfied, such as when a medal is bet and a predetermined time (so-called weight time) has elapsed from the start of the previous game, the reel control means 130 sends an operation signal of the start switch 30. Based on this, the rotation of all the rotating reels 40 is started.

Further, when any of the stop switches 50 is operated while the rotary reel 40 is rotating, a stop signal is output based on the operation signal of the stop switch 50, and the rotation of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the operated stop switch 50 is performed. Stop it.

When stopping the rotary reel 40, the reel control means 130 can move the symbol in the rotation direction with a maximum of four sliding frames based on the symbol display position when the stop operation is performed to stop the reel 40. By such control, when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is "missing", the kicking control is performed so that the symbols of the three rotating reels 40 are not aligned in any winning mode. Further, when the lottery result wins a predetermined winning combination, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbols of the three rotating reels 40 are in the winning mode related to the winning as much as possible.

Such kicking control and pulling control are calculated and executed based on the result of winning combination lottery by the winning lottery means 110, the operation timing of the stop switch 50, the priority order of the stop position, and the like. For example, when two or more types of winning combinations are simultaneously won, pull-in control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination with the higher priority can be displayed on the effective line according to the priority assigned to each winning combination. ..

In addition, it corresponds to the push order combination described later, and when each stop switch 50 is operated in the correct push order, the symbol related to the push order combination is placed on the effective line regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Pull in and win the push order role. On the other hand, when each stop switch 50 is operated in a push order other than the correct push order, the symbols related to the push order combination are not aligned on the effective line so that the push order combination does not win a prize. Control.

(Prize Judgment Means 140)
The winning determination means 140 is for determining whether or not a prize has been won based on the display mode when the three rotating reels 40 are stopped by the operation of the stop switch 50. Specifically, when the rotation of all the rotating reels 40 is stopped, it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the symbol arrangement is won on the condition that the predetermined symbol arrangement is aligned on one of the effective winning lines. do. Then, when the winning is accompanied by the payout of medals, the payout winning signal is output to the hopper unit 65 (or added to the credit instead of paying out the medals). If the winning is to shift the game state, the game state control means 100 is notified to shift the game state. In addition, when the replay combination wins a prize, automatic betting processing is performed so that the next game can be started without newly inserting a game medal.

(Hopper control means 150)
The hopper control means 150 is for operating the hopper unit 65 to control the payout of medals based on the payout winning signal from the winning determination means 140, the operation signal of the settlement switch 17, and the like. When the winning is accompanied by the payout of medals, the payout medals may be automatically stored electronically as credits, and only the payout amount exceeding the allowable number of credits may be paid out from the hopper unit 65.

(Direction control means 200)
The effect control means 200 is for controlling the operation of the effect unit 66 such as the image display unit 67, the lamp 68, and the speaker 69. The effect control means 200 causes the effect such as winning notification and push order notification to be performed based on the effect data stored in the ROM.

The push order notification is to notify the operation order of the stop switch 50 that can win a prize in the push order combination when the push order combination described later is hit. This push order notification is performed, for example, by displaying the operation order on the image display unit 67, notifying the stop switch 50 to be operated by voice from the speaker 69, or illuminating the stop switch 50 to be operated. ..

In addition, the effect control means 200 can perform a continuous effect over a plurality of games. By performing a continuous production with a story under predetermined conditions, it is possible to suggest a situation advantageous to the player and excite the game.

(Push order notification control means 210)
The push order notification control means 210 controls push order notification in a game performed in an advantageous section described later. Specifically, the push order notification control means 210 notifies the correct push order (operation order of the stop switch 50) for winning the push order combination when the push order combination is hit. The push order combination is a small combination or replay combination that is controlled so that the winning symbols are aligned when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined push order. If the push order is not notified, it is difficult to win a prize aiming at the push order because it is not known which push order was won and the correct push order is not known. On the other hand, when the correct push order is notified, the push order combination can be easily won by operating the stop switch 50 according to the push order notification.

In the present embodiment, in the game carried out in the advantageous section, when (1) the push order is won in the RT1 state (excluding the specific period described later), (2) the RT5 rip is set in the RT2 state or the RT3 state. When the player wins, (3) when the player wins the push order combination in the RT5 state (ART), the push order notification by the push order notification control means 210 is executed. Then, in games other than the above-mentioned (1), (2) and (3), the push order notification by the push order notification control means 210 is not executed.

(Setting means 220)
The setting means 220 is for setting a setting value from a plurality of stages of setting values having different advantages to the player. This set value can be changed by operating a switch provided inside the locked housing 11, and may be changed by the manager of the hall in which the slot machine 10 is installed before the hall is opened or opened. It is preset after the end. As described above, a different winning combination lottery table 120 is provided for each set value, and by using the winning combination lottery table 120 according to the set value in the winning combination lottery, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. It has become like. In the present embodiment, the set value is composed of 6 stages of 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the payout rate. From the point of view of the payout rate, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage regarding the game, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the higher the advantage regarding the game is. It becomes low. In the present embodiment, the set value is set to 6 steps, but the setting value is not limited to this, and the set value may be 5 steps or less.

(ART control means 230)
The ART control means 230 is for controlling the execution of ART. That is, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the push order notification for winning the "bell" is performed in the replay high probability state (RT5 state) in which the winning probability of the replay combination is set higher than usual. ART (assist replay time) is executed by. In such an ART, not only the number of medals on hand is reduced, but also the number of medals won is surely increased by operating the stop switch 50 according to the push order notification.

The ART control means 230 executes an ART lottery in a game in an advantageous section described later, and executes a control to start the ART when the ART lottery is won.

The ART lottery by the ART control means 230 is performed by, for example, extracting a random number generated by the random number generating means at the operation timing of the start switch 30 and collating the extracted random number with the ART lottery table. Since the random number generating means according to the present embodiment generates random numbers in 16 bits, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 are generated. In the ART lottery table, "hits" or "misses" are assigned to each of these 65536 random numbers, so that "hits" or "misses" can be specified by collating the random numbers with the ART lottery table. ..
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, two types of ART lottery tables are provided.

That is, in the winning combination lottery, when the lottery division of all _RT5 is won, the ART lottery table in which the lottery probability shown in FIG. 13A is set is used. When an ART lottery table with such a lottery probability is used, the ART lottery is always won.

On the other hand, in cases other than the above (when winning all _RT5 lottery categories (including loss) in the winning combination lottery), the ART lottery table in which the lottery probability shown in FIG. 13B is set is used. When an ART lottery table with such a lottery probability is used, the ART lottery is always lost.

When the ART lottery is won, all _RT5 lottery categories are won as described above. If you win these lottery categories, you will be able to win the "RT5 Lip". When the "RT5 lip" wins, the game state shifts to the RT5 state, and ART starts.

The ART started by winning the ART lottery as described above continues until the predetermined number of games is exhausted. When the predetermined number of games has been exhausted, the ART control means 230 terminates the ART.

In the present embodiment, even if the "RT5 lip" is won in the game in which the left_RT5, the middle_RT5, and the right_RT5 are won, the ART is not won. Therefore, even if the left_RT5, middle_RT5, and right_RT5 win a prize in the "RT5 lip" and the game shifts to the RT5 state, ART is not started in this state. In this case, ART is started when the ART is won in the RT5 state.

(Game section control means 240)
The game section control means 240 is for controlling the game section. The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes, as a game section, a normal section in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is not notified, and an advantageous section in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50 can be notified.

The normal section is a game section in which the winning combination cannot be assisted. Specifically, it is a game section in which push order notification cannot be performed by the push order notification control means 210, and ART is not executed in this game section.

The advantageous section is a game section in which the winning combination can be assisted. Specifically, it is a game section in which push order notification can be performed by the push order notification control means 210, and the above-mentioned ART lottery is performed in this game section, and ART is executed when the ART lottery is won.

The game section control means 240 executes the advantageous section lottery in the game during the normal section, and executes the control to shift the game section to the advantageous section when the advantageous section lottery is won. The advantageous section lottery by the game section control means 240 is performed, for example, by extracting a random number generated by the random number generating means at the operation timing of the start switch 30 and collating the extracted random number with the advantageous section lottery table. Since the random number generating means according to the present embodiment generates random numbers in 16 bits, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 are generated. In the advantageous section lottery table, "hit" or "miss" is assigned to each of these 65536 random numbers, so "hit" or "miss" can be specified by collating the random numbers with the advantageous section lottery table. Can be done.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, two types of advantageous section lottery tables are provided.

That is, when any of all _RT4, RT4_1 + BB, RT4_1 + RB, RT4_2 + BB, RT4_2 + RB is hit, the advantageous section lottery table in which the lottery probability shown in FIG. 12A is set is used. When such an advantageous section lottery table with a lottery probability is used, it always wins the advantageous section lottery.

On the other hand, in cases other than the above (when winning a lottery category (including loss) other than all _RT4, RT4_1 + BB, RT4_1 + RB, RT4_2 + BB, RT4_2 + RB in the winning combination lottery), the lottery probability shown in FIG. 12B is set. An advantageous section lottery table is used. When such an advantageous section lottery table with a lottery probability is used, the advantageous section lottery is always lost.

In addition, when winning the advantageous section lottery, all _RT4 / RT4_1 as described above
It is in any of the lottery categories of + BB, RT4_1 + RB, RT4_2 + BB, RT4_2 + RB. If you win these lottery categories, you can win the "RT4 Lip" or the bonus "BB" or "RB".

When the "RT4 lip" wins, the game state shifts to the RT4 state. Therefore, the game in the RT4 state is executed in the advantageous section.

Further, when the bonus combination "BB" or "RB" wins, the game state shifts to the RT2 state after executing the bonus game BB game or RB game. That is, "BB" or "RB" related to the lottery categories "RT4_1 + BB", "RT4_1 + RB", "RT4_2 + BB", and "RT4_2 + RB" is a "bonus combination with no setting difference" in which the winning probability does not change depending on the set value. After the end of the bonus game related to the "bonus combination with no setting difference", the game state shifts to the RT2 state. Therefore, the game in the RT2 state is executed in the advantageous section.

When the section shifts to the advantageous section, the push order notification by the push order notification control means 210 becomes possible. This advantageous section continues until a predetermined end condition is achieved. In the present embodiment, there are two conditions for ending the advantageous section: (1) digestion of a predetermined number of games and (2) winning of the push order bell after the push order notification.

Regarding the former, when the predetermined number of games is exhausted after the start of the advantageous section, the game section control means 240 ends the advantageous section and shifts the game section to the normal section.

Further, regarding the latter, when the push order is notified even once in the RT1 state, the stop switch 50 is operated according to the push order notification, and the bell described later is won, the game section control means 240 ends the advantageous section and the game is played. Shift the section to the normal section. However, the RT1 state includes a period in which the push order is notified and a period in which the push order is not notified, and during the game during the period in which the push order is not notified, the push order notification means 210 even during the advantageous section. Push order notification is not executed. In this period, even if the bell, which will be described later, is won, the advantageous section will not end. On the other hand, during the game during the period in which the push order is notified, the push order notification means 210 executes the push order notification during the advantageous section, so that the player operates the stop switch 50 according to the push order notification. After winning the bell at, the advantageous section ends.

(About winning role)
The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a bonus role of starting a bonus game by winning a prize, a replay role of starting a bonus game by winning a prize, and a replay role of being able to play a game again without inserting a new game medal by winning a prize. It has a small role to pay out game medals.

The bonus combination includes a BB combination that starts the BB game by winning a prize and an RB combination that starts the RB game by winning a prize. The BB game is a bonus game that is executed until a predetermined profit is given to the player, such as a predetermined number of medals being paid out. Further, the RB game is a bonus game that is executed until a predetermined profit is given to the player, but the profit is less than that of the BB game.

If any of these combinations is won as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 110, the winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. The winning flag related to the bonus combination will be carried over to the next and subsequent games even if the winning flag is not won in the game in which the winning flag is established. That is, the right to win the winning combination is maintained until the prize is won. On the other hand, the winning flags related to other winning combinations are reset if no prize is won in the game in which the winning flag is established, and are not carried over to the next and subsequent games.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has "BB", "RB", "bell", "watermelon", "normal lip", "RT1 lip", "RT5 lip", and "RT4 lip" as winning combinations. ". The display symbols shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are apparently arranged symbols. Actually, the winning is determined by the combination of symbols on the effective line when the symbols shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are displayed.

"BB" is the role of BB. When it hits "BB", as shown in FIG. 6A, "BB"
The stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to the above. When these symbols are displayed and a prize is won in "BB", the BB game is started from the next game.

"RB" is the role of RB. When it hits "RB", as shown in FIG. 6 (b), "RB"
The stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to the above. When these symbols are displayed and a prize is won in "RB", the RB game is started from the next game.

"Bell" is a small role. When the "bell" is hit, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to the "bell". When these symbols are displayed and a prize is won in the "bell", a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

The "bell" according to the present embodiment is a push order combination that wins a prize when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined push order. When the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct pressing order, the stop control is performed so as to display the symbol as shown in FIG. 6 (c), and nine medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is not operated in the order of pressing the correct answer, the stop control is performed so as to display the symbol related to the special one-card combination (not shown), and one medal is paid out.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning flags of "bell" are "left_bell 1", "left_bell 2", "middle_bell 1", "middle_bell 2", and "right_bell 1". There are 6 types of "Right_Bell 2". When the winning flag "left_bell 1" or "left_bell 2" is established, the left stop switch 51 is operated first (that is, the left stop switch 51 → the middle stop switch 52 → the right stop switch). Only when the operation is performed in the order of 53, or when the operation is performed in the order of the left stop switch 51 → the right stop switch 53 → the middle stop switch 52), the “bell” wins and nine medals are paid out. If the operation order is other than that, one special medal will be won and one medal will be paid out. Similarly, when the winning flag "Left_Bell 1" or "Left_Bell 2" is established, "Bell" wins 9 medals only when the middle stop switch 52 is operated for the first time. Is paid out, and if the operation order is other than that, one special medal is won and one medal is paid out. In addition, the winning flag "Right_Bell 1"
Or "Right_Bell 2" is established, "Bell" wins and 9 medals are paid out only when the right stop switch 53 is operated for the first time, and the other operation order If this is the case, one special medal will be awarded and one medal will be paid out.

"Watermelon" is a small role. When the "watermelon" is hit, as shown in FIG. 6D, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to the "watermelon". When these symbols are displayed and a prize is won in "Watermelon", three medals will be paid out.

"Normal lip" is a replay role. When the "normal lip" is hit, as shown in FIG. 7A, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to the "normal lip". When these symbols are displayed and a prize is won in the "normal lip", the next game can be played without inserting a new medal. If you hit this "normal lip", the "normal lip" will always win regardless of the operation timing or pressing order of the stop switch 50.

"RT1 Lip" is a replay role. This "RT1 lip" can be won when it hits any of the winning flags "left_RT5", "middle_RT5", and "right_RT5". That is, when the winning flag "left_RT5", "middle_RT5", or "right_RT5" is hit, as shown in FIG. 7B, the rotating reel forms a winning mode corresponding to "RT1 lip". 40 stop controls are allowed. When these symbols are displayed and a prize is won in "RT1 Lip", the next game can be played without inserting a new medal.

"RT5 Lip" is a replay role. When the "RT5 lip" is hit, as shown in FIG. 7C, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to the "RT5 lip". When these symbols are displayed and a prize is won in "RT5 Lip", the next game can be played without inserting a new medal.

The "RT5 lip" according to the present embodiment includes a winning combination regardless of the operation order of the stop switch 50, and a pressing order winning combination when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined pressing order.

In the push order combination, when the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct push order, the stop control is performed so as to display the symbol as shown in FIG. 7 (c), and the "RT5 lip" is won. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is not operated in the correct pressing order, the stop control is performed so as to display the symbol as shown in FIG. 7 (b), and the "RT1 lip" is won.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the winning flag of "RT5 lip" is "all_RT5".
There are four types: "left_RT5", "middle_RT5", and "right_RT5". Of these, "all _RT5" wins regardless of the operation order of the stop switch 50.

On the other hand, "left_RT5", "middle_RT5", and "right_RT5" are push order combinations. That is, when the winning flag "left_RT5" is established, "RT5" wins only when the left stop switch 51 is operated for the first time, and "RT1" is awarded when the operation order is other than that. Win a prize. Similarly, when the winning flag "medium_RT5" is established, "RT5" wins only when the middle stop switch 52 is operated for the first time, and "RT1" when the operation order is other than that. Will win a prize. In addition, when the winning flag "right_RT5" is established, "RT5" wins only when the right stop switch 53 is operated for the first time, and "RT1" is awarded when the operation order is other than that. Win a prize.

Here, since the "RT5 lip" is the RT5 state transition combination, when a prize is won, the game state shifts to the RT5 state, and the replay high probability state can be shifted. On the other hand, since the "RT1 lip" is an RT1 state transition combination, when a prize is won, the game state shifts to the RT1 state, and it becomes difficult to shift to the replay high probability state. Therefore, it is very important for the player whether or not he / she can win the "RT5 lip" when the winning flags "left_RT5", "middle_RT5", and "right_RT5" are satisfied.

"RT4 Lip" is a replay role. When the "RT4 lip" is hit, as shown in FIG. 7D or FIG. 8A, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to the "RT4 lip". When these symbols are displayed and a prize is won in "RT4 Lip", the next game can be played without inserting a new medal. If you hit this "RT4 Lip", the "RT4 Lip" will always win a prize regardless of the operation timing or pressing order of the stop switch 50.

(About lottery classification)
The winning combination lottery table 120 is provided with a lottery division as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12. Each lottery category is assigned a winning combination of 0 or 1, and the winning combination can be obtained by determining which lottery category contains the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110. You can do it.

The lottery categories are "Loss", "Normal Lip", "Left_RT5", "Middle_RT5", "Right_RT5", "All_RT4", "All_RT5", "Left_Bell 1", "Left_Bell 2", and "Middle_Bell 1". "Middle_Bell 2""Right_Bell1""Right_Bell2""Watermelon""RT4-1 + BB""RT4_1"
+ RB, "RT4_2 + BB", "RT4_2 + RB", "Watermelon + BB", and "Watermelon + RB" are provided.

The lottery category "Loss" is a lottery category to which no winning combination is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery category, the result will be an unwinning lottery result that has not won any winning combination.

The lottery category "normal lip" is a lottery category to which the winning combination "normal lip" is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery category, the flag related to the winning combination "normal lip" is established, and the pull-in control by the reel control means 130 is executed so that the "normal lip" wins. Will be done.

The lottery categories "left_RT5", "middle_RT5", and "right_RT5" are lottery categories to which the winning combinations "RT5 rip" and "RT1 rip" are assigned. If the random numbers extracted by the winning lottery means 110 are included in this lottery category, the flags related to the winning combinations "RT5 rip" and "RT1 rip" are established. As described above, the push order of the stop switch 50 is associated with these lottery categories, and when the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct push order, the reel control means 130 wins "RT5 lip". Stop control is performed so as to be performed. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is operated in a push order that is not the correct answer, the reel control means 130 performs stop control so that the "RT1 lip" wins a prize.

The lottery category "all_RT4" is a lottery category to which the winning combination "RT4 lip" is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery category, the flag related to the winning combination "RT4 rip" is established, and the pull-in control by the reel control means 130 is executed so that the "RT4 rip" wins. Will be done.

The lottery category "all_RT5" is a lottery category to which the winning combination "RT5 lip" is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery category, the flag related to the winning combination "RT5 rip" is established, and the pull-in control by the reel control means 130 is executed so that the "RT5 rip" wins. Will be done.

Lottery classification "Left_Bell 1""Left_Bell2""Middle_Bell1""Middle_Bell2""Right_Bell1"
"Right_bell2" is a lottery category to which the winning combination "bell" is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery category, the flag related to the winning combination "bell" is established. As described above, the push order of the stop switch 50 is associated with these lottery categories, and when the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct push order, the reel control means 130 wins a "bell". Stop control is performed as follows. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is operated in a push order that is not the correct answer, the reel control means 130 performs stop control so that a special one-card combination wins.

During ART execution, the correct answer for "Left_Bell 1", "Left_Bell 2", "Middle_Bell 1", "Middle_Bell 2", "Right_Bell 1", and "Right_Bell 2" is pushed. Since the order is notified by the push order notification control means 210, the "bell" can be easily won.

The lottery category "watermelon" is a lottery category to which the winning combination "watermelon" is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery category, the flag related to the winning combination "watermelon" is established, and the pull-in control by the reel control means 130 is executed so that the "watermelon" wins. ..

"RT4-1 + BB" is a lottery category in which the winning flags "RT4-1" and "BB" are simultaneously established. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery category, the flags related to the winning combination "RT4 lip" and "BB" are established. When these flags are satisfied, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to "BB" or "RT4 lip".

"RT4-1 + RB" is a lottery category in which the winning flags "RT4-1" and "RB" are simultaneously established. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery category, the flags related to the winning combination "RT4 lip" and "RB" are established. When these flags are satisfied, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to "RB" or "RT4 lip".

"RT4_2 + BB" is a lottery category in which the winning flags "RT4_2" and "BB" are simultaneously established. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery category, the flags related to the winning combination "RT4 lip" and "BB" are established. When these flags are satisfied, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to "BB" or "RT4 lip".

"RT4_2 + RB" is a lottery category in which the winning flags "RT4_2" and "RB" are simultaneously established. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery category, the flags related to the winning combination "RT4 lip" and "RB" are established. When these flags are satisfied, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to "RB" or "RT4 lip".

"Watermelon + BB" is a lottery category in which the winning flags "watermelon" and "BB" are simultaneously established. If the random numbers extracted by the winning lottery means 110 are included in this lottery category, the flags related to the winning combinations "watermelon" and "BB" are established. When these flags are satisfied, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to "BB" or "watermelon".

"Watermelon + RB" is a lottery category in which the winning flags "watermelon" and "RB" are simultaneously established. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery category, the flags related to the winning combination "watermelon" and "RB" are established. When these flags are satisfied, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to "RB" or "watermelon".

The number of random numbers assigned to the lottery categories "RT4_1 + BB", "RT4_1 + RB", "RT4_2 + BB", and "RT4_2 + RB" (in other words, the probability of hitting "RT4_1 + BB", "RT4-1 + RB", "RT4_2 + BB", and "RT4_2 + RB") It is designed not to be done. Therefore, the BB combination and the RB combination for which the flag is established by winning these lottery categories are "bonus combinations without setting difference" in which the winning probability does not change depending on the set value.

On the other hand, the number of random numbers assigned to the lottery categories "watermelon + BB" and "watermelon + RB" (in other words, the probability of winning "watermelon + BB" and "watermelon + RB") is set to increase as the set value increases. There is. Therefore, the BB combination and the RB combination for which the flag is established by winning these lottery categories are "bonus combination with setting difference" in which the winning probability varies depending on the set value.

(Difference in lottery classification in each game state)
Next, the difference in the lottery classification in each game state will be described. Note that FIG. 9A shows the winning probability of the winning combination lottery table 120 used in the RT0 state, FIG. 9B shows the winning probability of the winning combination lottery table 120 used in the RT1 state, and FIG. 10A shows the RT2 state. 10 (b) shows the winning probability of the winning combination table 120 used in the RT3 state, FIG. 11 (a) shows the winning probability of the winning combination table 120 used in the RT4 state. Probability, FIG. 11B shows the winning probability of the winning combination table 120 used in the RT5 state.

As shown in these figures, since the "RT5 rip" flag is not set in the RT0 state, it is not possible to win the "RT5 rip" and directly shift to the RT5 state. In other words, in order to shift to the RT5 state, it is necessary to go through another gaming state. On the other hand, since it does not hit "left_RT5", "middle_RT5", and "right_RT5", it is not possible to win a prize in "RT1 lip" and shift to the RT1 state.

Further, in the RT1 state, it is possible to hit "left_RT5", "middle_RT5", "right_RT5", and "all_RT4", but even if a prize is won in "RT5 rip" or "RT4 rip", the game state control means 100 is designed not to shift the gaming state. Therefore, it is configured so that it cannot shift from the RT1 state to the RT5 state or the RT4 state, and in order to shift to the RT5 state or the RT4 state, it is necessary to digest a predetermined number of games (700G) and go through the RT0 state. , It is necessary to win the bonus role and go through the RT2 state or RT3 state.

Further, when the RT2 state and the RT3 state are compared, the winning probabilities of "left_RT5", "middle_RT5", and "right_RT5" are significantly different. Here, even if the player hits "left_RT5", "middle_RT5", or "right_RT5", the "RT5 rip" will not be won and the "RT1 rip" will be won unless the correct answer is pushed. In the RT2 state and RT3 state, which are not advantageous sections, the correct push order is not notified, so even if you hit "Left_RT5", "Middle_RT5", or "Right_RT5", you will win the "RT5 Lip" and enter the RT5 state. It is difficult to make the transition, and it is more likely that the player will win the "RT1 Lip" and move to the RT1 state. Therefore, if the winning probability of "left_RT5", "middle_RT5", and "right_RT5" is large in the non-advantageous section (state in which the push order is not notified), there is a possibility of winning the "RT1 lip" and shifting to the RT1 state. Will be high. In this respect, the RT2 state is "left_RT5" more than the RT3 state.
Since the winning probabilities of "middle_RT5" and "right_RT5" are large, the transition rate to the RT1 state is set high. Therefore, the RT2 state is more disadvantageous to the player than the RT3 state, in other words, the bonus combination with a setting difference is more advantageous to the player than the bonus combination without a setting difference.

At this time, since the winning probability of the bonus combination with setting difference changes depending on the set value, the larger the setting value, the easier it is to win the bonus combination with setting difference. That is, as the set value becomes larger, the winning probability of the bonus combination with setting difference becomes relatively larger than the winning probability of the bonus combination without setting difference, so that the transition rate to the RT4 state fluctuates depending on the setting difference. ing.

In the RT4 state, as shown in FIG. 11A, the winning probability of "all_RT5" is set higher than in other states, and the player can easily win the "RT5 lip" to win the RT5. It can be transitioned to a state. Moreover, 100 when hitting "All_RT5"
Since the ART lottery is won with a probability of%, ART is started at the same time as the transition to the RT5 state.

When the ART5 state is entered and ART is started, all the correct push orders of the push order role are notified, so "left_bell 1", "left_bell 2", "middle_bell 1", and "middle_bell 2". If you win "Right_Bell 1" or "Right_Bell 2", you can easily win the "Bell" of 9 cards, and you can win "Left_RT5", "Middle_RT5", "Right_RT5". If this is the case, the "RT5 lip" can be easily won (that is, the "RT1 lip" is not won and the state does not shift to the RT1 state).

As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a large profit can be obtained when ART is started in the RT5 state, and as the route for starting ART, the route via the RT4 state is the main route. It has become. Then, in order to shift to the RT4 state, it is important not to shift to the RT1 state, and the RT3 state, which is difficult to shift to the RT1 state, is an advantageous gaming state for the player.

(Control in RT1 state)
The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is characterized by control in the RT1 state. This RT1 state is a ceiling game in which a predetermined number of games (700 games) continue, but the advantageous section does not end when the predetermined specific period of the predetermined number of games shifts to the advantageous section. It is configured as follows. Specifically, in the RT1 state, during the game of a specific period, the push order notification of the push order bell is not executed by the push order notification means 210 even during the advantageous section, and it is advantageous even if the push order bell wins a prize. The section does not end. On the other hand, in the RT1 state, during the game other than the specific period, the push order notification by the push order notification means 210 is executed during the advantageous section, and the advantageous section ends when the push order bell wins.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, when the number of digested games in the RT1 state is 0 to 500 G (in other words, the number of remaining games in the RT1 state is 201 G or more) when the advantageous section lottery is won. ), The push order notification of the push order bell by the push order notification means 210 is executed. In this case, the advantageous section ends after the push order notification of the push order bell is executed by the first push order notification means 210 and the push order bell wins a prize.

On the other hand, when the number of digested games in the RT1 state is 501 G or more (in other words, when the number of remaining games in the RT1 state is 200 G or less) when winning the advantageous section lottery, the push order by the push order notification means 210 Bell push order notification is not executed. In this case, the push order bell is not notified by the push order notification means 210, and even if the push order bell is won in this state, the advantageous section does not end. When the advantageous section continues in this way, a predetermined number of games (700 games) are consumed and the state shifts to the RT0 state, and the advantageous section is continued in the RT0 state. By continuing the advantageous section in this way, the possibility of returning to the RT1 state is reduced, so that the player is in an advantageous state.

For example, if the advantageous section is continued in the RT0 state and then shifts to the RT2 state or the RT3 state, it is easy to win the RT5 lip because it is in the advantageous section, and it is difficult to win the RT1 lip. Therefore, the probability of shifting to the RT5 state and starting ART is improved, and the probability of returning to the RT1 state is reduced.

(summary)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the specific gaming state (RT1 state) continues until a predetermined number of games (700 games) are exhausted, so that the specific gaming state (RT1 state) is continued. ) Can be used to realize a ceiling game. Then, in the specific period (after 501 games) of this specific gaming state (RT1 state), the advantageous section does not end when the transition to the advantageous section occurs, so that after the specific gaming state (RT1 state) ends. It becomes easy to start ART. On the other hand, except for the specific period (0 to 500 games), the advantageous section ends when the advantageous section is shifted, so that it is difficult to shift to the ART even if the ceiling game is digested. In this way, since the ease of starting ART changes depending on the number of digested games in a specific game state (RT1 state) when shifting to the advantageous section, it is possible to realize a new ceiling game that has never existed before, and the game can be played. It is possible to enhance the interest of the person.

Further, in the specific game state (RT1 state), during the game of the specific period (501 games or later), the push order notification by the push order notification means 210 is not executed even during the advantageous section, and the push order notification is not executed except for the specific period (0). During the game (up to 500 games), the push order notification by the push order notification means 210 may be executed during the advantageous section to end the advantageous section. With this configuration, the continuation or end of the advantageous section can be determined by the presence or absence of push order notification.

In the above-described embodiment, the specific period is defined as when the number of remaining games is equal to or less than the specific number of games (for example, 200 games), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific period of a specific number of games may occur in an N game cycle (N is a natural number of 1 or more). For example, when a specific period of 100 games is generated in a cycle of 100 games, the specific period and the non-specific period can be alternately executed every 100 games.

10 Slot machine 11 Housing 12 Display window 13 Design display window 14 Medal insertion slot 15 Insertion switch 16 Bet switch 17 Settlement switch 18 Medal payout port 20 Control device 30 Start switch 31 Front door 31A Operation unit 31B Lower panel 31C Lower plate 32 Credits Display 40 Rotating reel 41 Left reel 42 Middle reel 43 Right reel 50 Stop switch 51 Left stop switch 52 Middle stop switch 53 Right stop switch 60 Reel unit 65 Hopper unit 66 Production unit 67 Image display unit 68 Lamp 69 Speaker 100 Game status control Means 110 Winning Lottery Means 120 Winning Lottery Table 130 Reel Control Means 140 Winning Judgment Means 150 Hopper Control Means 200 Production Control Means 210 Push Order Notification Control Means 220 Setting Means 230 ART Control Means 240 Game Section Control Means

Claims (1)

A rotating reel for variable display or stop display of multiple symbols,
A start switch for variable display of the design of the rotary reel,
A stop switch provided corresponding to the rotary reel and for displaying the stop display of the corresponding rotary reel symbol,
Winning lottery means to draw lots for winning or losing any of multiple winning roles,
A winning combination drawing table that stores winning areas corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations, and
A reel control means that controls the stop display of the symbol of the rotary reel based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means and the operation of the stop switch.
A winning determination means for determining whether or not any of the plurality of winning combinations has been won or not based on the stop position of the rotating reel when the rotating reel has stopped and displayed the symbol.
A push order notification means for notifying information on the operation order of the stop switch, and
A game state control means for managing the game state,
Game section control means for controlling the game section,
With
The game section includes an advantageous section that is advantageous to the player and a normal section that is more disadvantageous to the player than the advantageous section.
The specific gaming state of the gaming states is configured to continue until a predetermined number of games is exhausted, and the predetermined specific period of the predetermined number of games is the said. It is configured so that the advantageous section does not end when it shifts to the advantageous section.
In the specific gaming state, during the game of the specific period, the push order notification by the push order notification means is not executed even during the advantageous section, and during the game other than the specific period, during the advantageous section. A gaming machine characterized in that the push order notification by the push order notification means is executed and the advantageous section ends.

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