JP6927529B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A gaming machine equipped with an assist time (AT) that is executed inside the bonus, which is a state in which a bonus such as a bonus continuous operation device (class 2 BB) related to a second-class special bonus has been won but has not been won. Is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

This AT has an assist function that notifies the player of the correct answer pressing order when the pressing order flag including the pressing order winning is established if the pressing order of the stop switch by the player is the correct pressing order. It is a game state to be played.

In this gaming machine, for example, it is determined whether or not the gaming state shifts to AT by the AT lottery executed by winning a predetermined combination.

JP-A-2018-11629

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a problem that the game quality is poor because the same game continues as it is once inside the bonus. In particular, a gaming machine whose game performance and ball ejection performance change when the gaming machine is introduced and operated for a certain period of time has not been devised so far.

An object of the present invention is to provide an entertaining gaming machine whose game characteristics and ball ejection performance are changed by operating for a certain period of time after introduction.

The present invention
Multiple rotating reels on which multiple symbols are displayed, and
When playing a game, a bet switch that bets the game medium based on the player's operation,
A start switch that starts the rotation of a plurality of the rotary reels based on the operation of the player, and
A plurality of stop switches, which are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of the rotary reels and stop the rotating reels based on the operation of the player, and a plurality of stop switches.
An internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the start switch by the player and establishes one of the flags of the plurality of combinations as a winning flag.
A plurality of RT states in which the replay probability, which is the probability that the replay flag, which is a role that enables the player to perform the next game without betting the game medium, is established as the winning flag, is predetermined. The RT state control unit that determines which of the RT states to use,
At least, if the general game state and the operation order of the stop switch by the player are the predetermined operation order, the operation order combination flag in which the specific winning combination in which the predetermined symbol stop pattern is aligned on the rotary reel is set is established. A game state control unit that executes game progress in any of the game states including a special game state in which the predetermined operation order is notified in the case, and a game state control unit.
With
The RT state includes at least a first RT state and a second RT state.
The RT state control unit
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the first RT state, the RT state is shifted from the first RT state to the second RT state.
When the number of continuous games in the second RT state reaches a predetermined number, the RT state is shifted from the second RT state to the first RT state.
The performance for performing the processing related to the instruction function differs between the first RT state and the second RT state.
It is a gaming machine.

Further, in the present invention
The flags of the plurality of combinations include the accessory continuous actuating device for the first-class special accessory (hereinafter, referred to as "type 1 BB") and the accessory continuous actuating device for the second-class special accessory (hereinafter, referred to as "class 1 BB"). The flag of the above-mentioned combination in which a bonus that is at least one of "Type 2 BB") is included as a winning combination is included.
The bonus flag in which the bonus is included as the winning combination by the internal lottery is not established as the winning flag in the non-internal bonus, and the bonus flag is established as the winning flag, but the bonus It is further equipped with a bonus control unit that executes the game progress in any of the bonus management states including the inside of the bonus in which the corresponding symbol stop patterns are not aligned and the bonus management state including.
The game state control unit may execute the AT in the special game state within the bonus in the first RT state or the second RT state.

Further, in the present invention
A set value control unit is further provided, in which one of a plurality of types of set values is set based on the operation of the store operator, and the game progresses with the set set values.
When the set value is changed by the operator, the RT state does not shift to the first RT state and the bonus management state is not inside the bonus.
When either the initialization of the storage unit included in the gaming machine or the specific operation performed by the operator is performed, the RT state is the first RT state and the bonus management state is the non-bonus. You may move to the state of being inside.

Further, in the present invention
There are at least two bonus flags, and the flag established as the winning flag may differ depending on the bet quantity of the game medium.

Further, in the present invention
When the RT state is the first RT state and the bonus management state shifts to the state inside the bonus, the symbol stop pattern corresponding to the bonus is applied to the rotating reel based on the operation of the player. The game progress may be executed in the state of being in the first RT state and inside the bonus until all of the above are obtained.

Further, in the present invention
Under the predetermined condition, the flag of the winning combination in which the predetermined winning combination is included as the winning combination is established as the winning combination by the internal lottery, and the specific symbol stop pattern corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the rotating reel. Is to do
When the RT state is the first RT state and the bonus management state is inside the bonus, the RT state control unit can perform the RT state even when the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is not necessary to shift from the first RT state to the second RT state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an entertaining gaming machine whose game characteristics and ball ejection performance are changed by operating for a certain period of time after introduction.

It is a front view of the slot machine in embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the arrangement of the symbol of the rotary reel in the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the effective line in the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the RT state and the bonus management state of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the flag of the winning combination which is established for each RT state and each bonus management state in the internal lottery table at the time of betting three medals of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the flag of the winning combination which is established for each RT state and each bonus management state in the internal lottery table at the time of betting two medals of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the difference number of medals and the difference number of medals in the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the section transition lottery table in the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the mode lottery table when the game section in this embodiment shifts from a normal section to an advantageous section. It is a figure for demonstrating the mode lottery table when mode A in this embodiment is selected. It is a figure for demonstrating the mode lottery table when mode B in this embodiment is selected. It is a figure for demonstrating the mode lottery table when mode C in this embodiment is selected. It is a figure for demonstrating the AT lottery table in the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery table of mode lottery in the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery table of the ceiling lottery in the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery table of CZ lottery in the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery table at the time of determining the target game number in the slot machine of this embodiment.

[Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the slot machine 1 as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. The embodiments described below are merely examples of the present invention, and the embodiments of the present invention can be appropriately modified without changing the gist of the present invention.

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

The front door 100 is provided with a translucent reel window 200 in the central portion thereof. From the reel window 200, the player can visually recognize a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface of each of the rotating reels 20, which will be described later.

Above the reel window 200, a liquid crystal screen 3, an illumination unit 101, and a speaker 102 for performing various effects during the game are provided.

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

The illumination unit 101 is, for example, an LED lamp arranged around the liquid crystal screen 3. Then, the illumination unit 101 lights up in a predetermined pattern when a predetermined condition (for example, when a highly expected effect screen is displayed or when a specific combination wins a prize) is satisfied. Or turn off.

The speaker 102 outputs predetermined BGM (background music) and SE (sound effect).

Further, the speaker 102 receives a predetermined voice signal from the notification unit 621, and uses the voice to suggest the number of continuous games in the advantageous section and the like.

An operation unit 4 is provided below the reel window 200. The operation unit 4 includes a stop switch 40, a slot 41, a bet switch 42, a lever 43, a medium display unit 44, a settlement switch 45, and the like.

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

A medal is inserted into the insertion slot 41. Further, a medal sensor (not shown) is provided in the slot 41. The medal sensor detects the player's insertion of a medal into the insertion slot 41 and outputs a detection signal.

The bet switch 42 is used when the player bets a medal. In this embodiment, the player can execute the game by betting three or two medals.

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

The medium display unit 44 displays the number of medals credited, the number of medals paid out, the number of medals bet, and the like based on information from the medium management unit 613 and the like described later.

Further, the medium display unit 44 is a bonus continuous operation device (type 2 BB) for the type 2 special bonus when an assist related to the winning combination related to the payout rate occurs while the game section is in the advantageous section. Only when the simulation ball output rate when the winning number of medals paid out is 100% or more is 100% or more, the winning combination excluding the bonus such as is announced that the game section is an advantageous section.

On the other hand, when the above conditions are not satisfied, the medium display unit 44 does not notify that the game section is an advantageous section even during the advantageous section.

The payout rate is the ratio of the total number of medals to be paid out to the total number of medals to bet.

The settlement switch 45 is used when the player finishes the game and pays out medals from the payout port 51 described later.

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

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

Further, in the slot machine 1, a hopper unit 50, which is controlled by a medium management unit 613 described later and receives and pays out medals, is provided.

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

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

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

In the stepping motor 21, when the 2nd class BB wins and the 2nd class BB is executed (during the 2nd class BB), the corresponding stop switch 40 is operated for at least one rotary reel 20 after the corresponding stop switch 40 is operated. Stop the rotation within 75 ms.

The rotation and stop of these rotary reels 20 and the stepping motor 21 are controlled by the reel control unit 611 described later.

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

In the present embodiment, the effective line L differs depending on the number of medals bet. For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the number of bets on medals is 3, the line rising to the right is the effective line L1.

On the other hand, when the number of medals bet is two, the upper line becomes the effective line L2 as shown in FIG. 4 (B), and the lower and middle lines of the left rotary reel 20a are shown as shown in FIG. 4 (C). The upper stage of the rotary reel 20b and the right rotary reel 20c is the effective line L3. In the following, when the term "effective line L" is simply used, it means all of the effective lines L1, L2, and L3.

In addition, in the following, not only when a winning combination such as a bell or a weak watermelon with a medal payout wins, but also a replay on the rotating reel 20 (on the effective line L), and a symbol stop pattern corresponding to the second type BB1 etc. is prepared. Is also expressed as a prize.

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

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

<Explanation of RT status>
As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 includes RT0 to RT2 as RT states. As will be described later, the replay probabilities, which are the probabilities that the replay flag, which is a role that enables the player to perform the next game without betting medals, are established as the winning flags, are predetermined in RT0 to RT2, respectively. ing.

In RT0, when the number of continuous games of RT1 reaches the specified number of games (for example, 17500 games) at the time of introduction of the slot machine 1 or at the time of initialization of RAM described later, and when the number of medals is specified in RT2 (for example, 17500 games). It is an RT state that shifts to any of the cases where more than 35 cards are paid out.

Also, during RT0, if the role flag "Type 2 BB1" or "Type 2 BB2" is established by internal lottery, but the player cannot win the Type 2 BB1 or Type 2 BB2. , The RT state is RT0, and the bonus management state is the state inside the bonus.

In the present specification, the replay probability is a replay combination winning probability including all replays such as replay and bar aiming rip. If the player wins the replay role in the previous game, the player can play the next game without betting a medal.

In RT1, when the RT state is RT0, a winning combination flag in which a specific combination (a combination other than type 2 BB1 and type 2 BB2) is included as a winning combination is established as a winning combination by internal lottery, and the rotary reel 20 It is an RT state that shifts when a specific symbol stop pattern corresponding to the winning combination stops.

Also, during RT1, if the role flag "Type 2 BB1" or "Type 2 BB2" is established by internal lottery, but the player cannot win the Type 2 BB1 or Type 2 BB2. , The RT state is RT1 and the bonus management state is the state inside the bonus.

RT2 shifts when the RT state is RT0 or RT1 and the bonus management state is inside the bonus, and the rotating reel 20 has the symbol stop patterns corresponding to the type 2 BB1 or the type 2 BB2. It is in a state. That is, RT2 is the RT state in the two types of BB.

Switching between RT0 to RT2 is performed by the RT state control unit 616 described later.

<Explanation of AT (assist time)>
The AT is one of the special gaming states that is executed in the bonus of the two types of BB in the present embodiment and is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the general gaming state. In the present embodiment, the general gaming state refers to a gaming state that is neither in the CZ (chance zone) in which the AT lottery is performed in a high probability state, or in the AT.

When the game state shifts to AT, the push order combination is established when the push order combination flag described later is established until the game period (the number of remaining games of AT) in which the AT can be played becomes 0 (zero) and the AT ends. Assist is executed to notify the push order for winning a prize. In this assist, the correct push order for winning a specific push order combination among a plurality of push order combinations defined for each push order in one push order combination flag is notified.

The game state control unit 617, which will be described later, generates an AT transition signal in RT0 and inside the bonus, or in RT1 and inside the bonus, and executes AT. On the other hand, for example, when the AT lottery is won in RT0, non-internal bonus, or in RT1, non-internal bonus, the game state control unit 617 generates an AT transition preparation signal. Then, the AT preparation state continues until the combination flag "Type 2 BB1" or "Type 2 BB2" is established.

Further, one set of the AT in the present embodiment is composed of, for example, 50 games, and a continuous lottery is performed to determine whether or not the next set is continued during the set of the AT.

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

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

Further, the main control unit 61 sequentially transmits information necessary for producing the internal lottery result signal, the special game state transition signal such as the ART transition signal, the general game state transition signal, and the like, which will be described later, to the sub control unit 62.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main control unit 61 includes an internal lottery unit 610, a reel control unit 611, a game result determination unit 612, a medium management unit 613, a set value control unit 614, a section control unit 615, an RT state control unit 616, and a game. It includes a state control unit 617, a bonus control unit 618, and a privilege granting unit 619.

<Explanation of internal lottery section 610>
The internal lottery unit 610 performs an internal lottery based on a random number acquired when the operation signal of the lever 43 is output and the internal lottery table T1 included in the internal lottery unit 610. Then, the internal lottery result signal is generated in response to the result of the internal lottery. This internal lottery result signal is transmitted from the internal lottery unit 610 to the reel control unit 611, the game state control unit 617, the sub control unit 62 including the effect control unit 620, and the like.

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

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

The internal lottery table T1 has information on the winning combination in each RT state and each bonus management state as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, and the winning combination corresponding to the combination flag and the pressing order (winning is possible). Includes information (not shown) of the role). Further, although not shown, the internal lottery table T1 includes a plurality of areas in which a combination corresponding to a random number acquired when the lever 43 is operated is stored.

The internal lottery table T1 will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

The internal lottery table T1 includes information on a winning combination (information on a flag of a winning combination). Specifically, in the internal lottery table T1, it is a flag of a combination in which a column of "〇" may be established for each RT state, and a flag of a combination in which a blank may not be established. FIG. 6 is an internal lottery table T1 when three medals are bet, and FIG. 7 is an internal lottery table T1 when two medals are bet.

From FIG. 6, for example, the combination flag "Type 2 BB1" may be established in RT0 and inside the bonus, and RT1 and inside the bonus, but it is RT0 and inside the bonus. It can be seen that it does not hold in RT1 and inside the bonus, and in RT2.

From FIG. 7, for example, the combination flag “Type 2 BB2” may be established in RT0 and inside the bonus, and RT1 and inside the bonus, but it is RT0 and inside the bonus. It can be seen that it does not hold in RT1 and inside the bonus, and in RT2.

Further, from FIG. 7, it can be seen that in RT2, the flag of the combination "all combinations" may be established, but in other RT states, it is not established.

Further, the winning combination flags stored in the internal lottery table T1 include a pushing order winning combination flag that is awarded when the stop switch 40 is operated in a predetermined pressing order (correct answer pressing order), and a winning combination is possible regardless of the pressing order. Includes the push order unquestioned role flag.

In the present embodiment, the push order flag is related to "left bell", "middle left bell A to C", "middle right bell A to C", "right left bell A to C", and "right middle bell A to C". It is a flag of the role. The push order combination included in the flags of these combinations is a combination in which when the stop switch 40 is operated in the correct push order, the corresponding symbol stop patterns are always aligned with the rotary reel 20, but the correct push order is notified. Without it, it is difficult to align the corresponding symbol stop pattern with the rotary reel 20.

In addition, the push order unquestioned role flag is a flag of the role related to "unquestioned bell A" and "unquestioned bell B".

In addition, "weak watermelon", "strong watermelon A", and "strong watermelon B" are awarded when the stop switch 40 is operated at a predetermined pressing timing (correct answer pressing timing), although the pressing order of the stop switch 40 is irrelevant. It is a winning role that requires a so-called player's push.

Further, "PAY" in FIGS. 6 and 7 is the number of medals to be paid out when the winning combination wins. For example, when three medals are bet, the role flags "left bell", "middle left bell A" and the like are established, and when the bell wins, seven medals are paid out. In addition, when three medals are bet, the role flags "weak watermelon", "strong watermelon A", etc. are established, and when the weak watermelon or the like wins, four medals are paid out.

Further, in FIG. 7, when two medals are bet, the role flags "left bell", "middle left bell A", etc. are established, and when the bell wins, two medals are paid out. .. In addition, when two medals are bet, the role flags "weak watermelon", "strong watermelon A", etc. are established, and when the weak watermelon or the like wins, two medals are paid out. In addition, when two medals are bet, the role flag "all roles" is established, and when all the roles are won, two medals are paid out.

In addition, the role flags "bar aiming lip", "middle left bar right red 7 lip", "replay", etc., in which "PAY" is "re" in FIGS. 6 and 7, are medals when a prize is won. It is a re-gaming role that is a combination of symbols that enables the next game without betting.

Further, the combination information stored in the internal lottery table T1 includes information on one or more winning combinations set for each combination flag. For example, the information on the push order combination, which is a winning combination when the stop switch 40 is operated in a predetermined order, includes the set push order combination information and the correct press order of the corresponding stop switch 40. And information about the correct press timing is included.

In addition, all the winning combinations set in the combination flag are won at the same time. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the winning combination flag "left bell" is established as a result of the internal lottery (the winning flag is "left bell"), the winning combination bell, one piece combination, and the loss are simultaneously performed. I'm winning. Then, in this case, the bell wins only when the player presses the stop switch 40 in the order of pressing the correct answer for winning the bell (when the left rotary reel 20a is first stopped).

When the combination flag "left bell" is established and the player does not first stop the left rotary reel 20a, one combination (one) is determined by the timing of pressing the other stop switches 40. (Medal payout) or miss (no medal payout) wins.

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

The reel control unit 611 includes a rotary reel detection unit 611a, a symbol table T2, a symbol determination unit 611b, and a push order determination unit 611c. The reel control unit 611 controls the stepping motor 21 based on the internal lottery result signal output by the internal lottery unit 610, the operation signal of the stop switch 40 by the player, and the symbol table T2. As a result, after the player operates the stop switch 40, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 20 is stopped within 190 seconds.

In the type 2 BB, the rotation of at least one of the rotary reels 20 is stopped within 75 msec after the player operates the corresponding stop switch 40.

The reel control unit 611 stops the rotation of the rotary reel 20 based on the internal lottery result signal output by the internal lottery unit 610, the rotary reel position detection signal output by the rotary reel detection unit 611a, and the symbol table T2. Take control. For example, the reel control unit 611 performs pull-in control of the rotary reel 20 so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination are aligned on the effective line L so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination are not aligned on the effective line L. The kicking control of the rotary reel 20 is performed.

The rotary reel detection unit 611a detects the position of the rotating reel 20 during rotation. Specifically, the rotary reel detection unit 611a detects the passage of the reference point (not shown) of each rotary reel 20 after the rotation of the rotary reel 20 is started. When the passage of the reference point of each rotary reel 20 is detected, the rotary reel detection unit 611a outputs a detection signal indicating that the reference point of each rotary reel 20 has passed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the middle lines of all the rotary reels 20 are detection positions which are absolute positions of the slot machine 1.

The detection signal is detected each time the reference point of each rotary reel 20 passes through this detection position. Each time the rotary reel detection unit 611a receives a detection signal indicating that the reference point of the rotary reel 20 has passed the middle line (every time the rotary reel 20 makes one rotation), the measured value of each step of the stepping motor 21. Is initialized (zero clear), and the steps are measured again from 0 (zero). As a result, the rotary reel detection unit 611a measures the step.

Further, the rotary reel detection unit 611a detects a step of a reference point of each rotary reel 20 from a detection position which is an absolute position in the slot machine 1 based on the measured step. The position of the rotary reel 20 is detected from the step of the detected reference point. The detected position of the rotary reel 20 is output as a rotary reel position detection signal by the rotary reel detection unit 611a. The output rotary reel position detection signal is transmitted from the rotary reel detection unit 611a to the reel control unit 611 and the like.

Further, the rotary reel detection unit 611a outputs information on the position of the rotary reel 20 when the player operates the stop switch 40 and information on the position of the rotary reel 20 when the rotary reel 20 is stopped as a stop signal. do. The output stop signal is transmitted from the rotary reel detection unit 611a to the symbol determination unit 611b and the like.

The symbol determination unit 611b determines a symbol on the effective line L when all the rotary reels 20 are stopped, based on the stop signal output by the rotary reel detection unit 611a and the symbol table T2. As a result, the symbol on the effective line L of each rotary reel 20 is determined. This determination result is transmitted from the symbol determination unit 611b to the game result determination unit 612 and the like as a symbol determination signal.

The push order determination unit 611c determines at what timing which stop switch 40 of the three stop switches 40 is operated by the player. This determination result is transmitted from the push order determination unit 611c to the game result determination unit 612 and the like as a push order determination signal.

Note that, unlike the above, the push order determination signal may be information on six push orders, or information on the corresponding step of the stepping motor 21 when the player operates the stop switch 40. You may.

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

<Explanation of game result determination unit 612>
The game result determination unit 612 determines the result of the game based on the internal lottery result signal output from the internal lottery unit 610 and the symbol determination signal output from the symbol determination unit 611b. The result of the game is determined by whether or not the winning combination has won a prize based on the symbols aligned on the effective line L.

Specifically, when the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line L and the combination of at least one predetermined symbol are matched, it is determined that the winning combination has won the prize. This determination result is transmitted from the game result determination unit 612 to the medium management unit 613 and the sub control unit 62 as a game result determination signal.

<Explanation of media management unit 613>
The medium management unit 613 reduces the number of credits according to the number of medals bet when a medal is bet based on the player's operation, and credits when the medal is credited based on the player's operation. Increase the number.

In addition, the media management unit 613 pays out medals based on the type of winning winning combination when the winning flag is established as a winning flag by internal lottery and the winning winning combination is won based on the player's operation. Increase the number of credits according to the number of cards.

Further, the medium management unit 613 controls the hopper unit 50 based on the game result determination signal output by the game result determination unit 612 or the operation signal output by operating the settlement switch 45 of the operation unit 4. ..

That is, when the medal is paid out based on the game result determination signal and the credit upper limit (for example, 50 cards) is exceeded, the media management unit 613 controls the hopper unit 50, and the medal is paid out from the hopper unit 50. Is done.

Further, when the number of credits is 1 or more (when one or more medals are stored) and the settlement switch 45 is operated, the hopper unit 50 is controlled by the medium management unit 613. As a result, the stored medals are paid out from the hopper unit 50.

Further, the medium management unit 613 determines the difference number of medals, which is the cumulative value of the number of medals paid out minus the number of medals bet, and the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the difference number in the advantageous section. Calculate the number of medal differences.

FIG. 7 is an example of calculating the difference number and the medal difference number. In the example of the figure, the game section is shifted to the advantageous section because the cherry wins in the third game and wins the section transition lottery described later. In addition, the advantageous section ends in the 800th game.

As shown in FIG. 7, the difference number is the minimum value (-9 sheets) in the third game. After that, the game state shifts to ART and the like, the number of medals acquired increases, and the difference number reaches the maximum value (+1500) in the 800th game. Based on this, the medium management unit 613 calculates the number of medals difference after the game that has shifted to the advantageous section. In this example, the number of medals difference in the period from the game shifted to the advantageous section to the end of the advantageous section is 1509.

The medium management unit 613 initializes the difference number and the medal difference number to 0 (zero) after the advantageous section is completed.

Further, the medium management unit 613 is controlled so that the correct push order is notified when the push order combination is won in the advantageous section, and the combination excluding the bonus such as the first type BB is the number of medals to be paid out. Calculates the payout rate when the player wins the maximum prize.

<Explanation of set value control unit 614>
The set value control unit 614 advances the game using any one of a plurality of types of set values (for example, 1 to 6) based on the operation of the store operator. This set value is set for each slot machine 1. The information of the set value set by the set value control unit 614 is transmitted to the internal lottery unit 610 and the like. In this embodiment, the replay winning probability, the common bell winning probability, and the like differ depending on which set value is used.

<Explanation of section control unit 615>
The section control unit 615 executes the game progress in any of the game sections including the following advantageous sections and normal sections.

Further, the advantageous section is at least a section in which the game state control unit 617, which will be described later, shifts the game state to a special game state such as AT, and a game state in which the game state does not shift to a special game state such as AT. It is a section composed of a section in which the state control unit 617 can perform a state transition lottery as to whether or not to shift the gaming state to the special gaming state. As described above, the advantageous section is a concept completely different from the conventional special gaming state such as AT.

The normal section is a section in which the game state control unit 617 cannot shift the game state to the special game state, and only the shift process to the advantageous section can be executed.

Further, the section control unit 615 shifts the game section from the normal section to the advantageous section when the game section is a normal section and a predetermined game condition is satisfied.

Specifically, the section control unit 615 determines whether to leave the game section as the normal section or shift to the advantageous section based on the winning flag by the internal lottery in the normal section.

The winning probability of each winning combination is different depending on the set value. Further, FIGS. 9 to 13 are examples of the transition probabilities at a specific set value (for example, the set value 6), and the transition probabilities differ depending on the set values.

As shown in FIG. 9 (A), when the "unquestioned bell A" is established when the game section is a normal section, the probability that the game section remains the normal section is 97%, and the probability of shifting to the advantageous section is 3. %. Further, when the "unquestioned bell B" is established when the game section is a normal section, the probability that the game section remains the normal section is 50%, and the probability that the game section shifts to the advantageous section is 50%. Further, when the "weak watermelon" is established when the game section is the normal section, the probability that the game section remains the normal section is 95%, and the probability that the game section shifts to the advantageous section is 5%.

Further, when the "strong watermelon A" is established when the game section is the normal section, the probability that the game section remains the normal section is 90%, and the probability that the game section shifts to the advantageous section is 10%. Further, when the "strong watermelon B" is established when the game section is the normal section, the probability of remaining in the normal section is 80%, and the probability of shifting to the advantageous section is 20%. Further, when the "weak cherry" is established in the normal section of the game section, the probability of remaining in the normal section is 92%, and the probability of shifting to the advantageous section is 8%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the "strong cherry" is established when the game section is the normal section, the probability that the game section remains the normal section is 65%, and the probability that the game section shifts to the advantageous section is 65%. It is 35%. Further, when the "super strong cherry" or the "middle stage cherry" is established when the game section is the normal section, the game section always shifts to the advantageous section.

Further, when the "special lip A" is established when the game section is a normal section, the probability that the game section remains the normal section is 98%, and the probability that the game section shifts to the advantageous section is 2%. Further, when the "special lip B" is established when the game section is a normal section, the probability of remaining in the normal section is 95%, and the probability of shifting to the advantageous section is 5%. Further, when the "special lip C" is established in the normal section of the game section, the probability of remaining in the normal section is 75%, and the probability of shifting to the advantageous section is 25%.

In addition, "Unquestioned Bell A", "Unquestioned Bell B", "Weak Watermelon", "Strong Watermelon A", "Strong Watermelon B", "Weak Cherry", "Strong Cherry", "Super Strong Cherry", "Middle Cherry" , "Special Lip A", "Special Lip B", and "Special Lip C", even if the flags of the combination are established, the section transition lottery and the mode lottery described later are not performed.

This advantageous section is a game section including a section in which the game state control unit 617 shifts the game state to the special game state as described above, but more specifically, a section in which processing related to the instruction function can be performed. Is.

The processing related to the instruction function includes, for example, a process for exerting the instruction function (assisting), a CZ lottery process, a CZ process, an AT lottery process (including a process related to the continuation of AT), an AT process, and an ART lottery process (ART). (Including processing related to the continuation of), ART processing, and change of the gaming state based on predetermined conditions. The predetermined condition is, for example, when the number of continuous games or the number of medals difference reaches a predetermined value.

In the game in which the game section is determined to shift to the advantageous section, the section control unit 615 generates a section shift signal. By generating this section transition signal, the game section becomes an advantageous section. The section transition signal is transmitted to the game state control unit 616, the notification unit 621, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the section control unit 615 performs a mode lottery based on the winning flag when the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section. The winning probability of AT differs depending on this mode.

When "Unquestioned Bell A" is established and the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, the probability that mode A is selected is 98%, the probability that mode B is selected is 1%, and mode C is selected. The probability of being done is 1%. Further, when the "unquestioned bell B" is established, the probability that the mode A is selected is 60%, the probability that the mode B is selected is 20%, and the probability that the mode C is selected is 20%. When the "weak watermelon" is established, the probability that mode A is selected is 98%, the probability that mode B is selected is 1%, and the probability that mode C is selected is 1%.

When "strong watermelon A" or "strong watermelon B" is established and the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, the probability that mode A is selected is 60%, and the probability that mode B is selected is 30. %, The probability that mode C is selected is 10%. When the "weak cherry" is established, the probability that mode A is selected is 98%, the probability that mode B is selected is 1%, and the probability that mode C is selected is 1%.

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the "strong cherry" is established and the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, the probability that mode A is selected is 80%, and the probability that mode B is selected is 80%. There is a 15% chance that mode C will be selected and a 5% chance that mode C will be selected. Further, when the "super strong cherry" or the "middle cherry" is established, the mode C is always selected.

When "special lip A" or "special lip B" is established and the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, the probability that mode A is selected is 98%, and the probability that mode B is selected is 1. %, The probability that mode C is selected is 1%. Further, when the "special lip C" is established, the probability that the mode A is selected is 60%, the probability that the mode B is selected is 30%, and the probability that the mode C is selected is 10%.

As shown in FIG. 11 (A), when the "unquestioned bell A" is established when the mode A is selected, the probability of remaining in the mode A is 88%, the probability of shifting to the mode B is 11%, and the probability of shifting to the mode B is 11%. The probability of transitioning to mode C is 1%. Further, when the "unquestioned bell B" is established, the probability of remaining in mode A is 50%, the probability of shifting to mode B is 30%, and the probability of shifting to mode C is 20%. When the "weak watermelon" is established, the probability of remaining in mode A is 88%, the probability of shifting to mode B is 11%, and the probability of shifting to mode C is 1%.

When "strong watermelon A" or "strong watermelon B" is established, the probability that mode A is selected is 50%, the probability that mode B is selected is 40%, and the probability that mode C is selected is 50%. It is 10%. Further, when the "weak cherry" is established, the probability that mode A is selected is 88%, the probability that mode B is selected is 11%, and the probability that mode C is selected is 1%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the "strong cherry" is established, the probability that mode A is selected is 70%, the probability that mode B is selected is 25%, and the probability that mode C is selected. Is 5%. Further, when the "super strong cherry" or the "middle cherry" is established, the mode C is always selected.

When "special lip A" or "special lip B" is established, the probability that mode A is selected is 88%, the probability that mode B is selected is 11%, and the probability that mode C is selected is It is 1%. Further, when the "special lip C" is established, the probability that mode A is selected is 50%, the probability that mode B is selected is 40%, and the probability that mode C is selected is 10%.

As shown in FIG. 12 (A), when the "unquestioned bell A" is established when the mode B is selected, the probability of shifting to the mode A is 0%, the probability of remaining in the mode B is 99%, and the probability of remaining in the mode B is 99%. The probability of shifting to mode C is 1%. Further, when the "unquestioned bell B" is established, the probability of shifting to the mode A is 0%, the probability of remaining in the mode B is 80%, and the probability of shifting to the mode C is 20%. When the "weak watermelon" is established, the probability of shifting to mode A is 0%, the probability of remaining in mode B is 99%, and the probability of shifting to mode C is 1%.

When "strong watermelon A" or "strong watermelon B" is established, the probability that mode A is selected is 0%, the probability that mode B is selected is 90%, and the probability that mode C is selected is 0%. It is 10%. When the "weak cherry" is established, the probability that mode A is selected is 0%, the probability that mode B is selected is 99%, and the probability that mode C is selected is 1%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the "strong cherry" is established, the probability that mode A is selected is 0%, the probability that mode B is selected is 95%, and the probability that mode C is selected. Is 5%. Further, when the "super strong cherry" or the "middle cherry" is established, the mode C is always selected.

When "special lip A" or "special lip B" is established, the probability that mode A is selected is 0%, the probability that mode B is selected is 99%, and the probability that mode C is selected is 0%. It is 1%. When "special lip C" is established, the probability that mode A is selected is 0%, the probability that mode B is selected is 90%, and the probability that mode C is selected is 10%.

As shown in FIGS. 13 (A) and 13 (B), when mode C is selected, "unquestioned bell A", "unquestioned bell B", "weak watermelon", "strong watermelon A", and "strong". Flags for any of the roles of "Watermelon B", "Weak Cherry", "Strong Cherry", "Super Strong Cherry", "Middle Cherry", "Special Lip A", "Special Lip B", and "Special Lip C" are established. Even so, mode C is always selected.

Further, the section control unit 615 counts the number of continuous games in the advantageous section while the game section is the advantageous section.

Further, the section control unit 615 causes the medium display unit 44 to display that the game section is an advantageous section when the game section is an advantageous section and a specific condition is satisfied. For example, the medium display unit 44 displays ". (Dot)" at the lower right of the number of credits to indicate that the game section is an advantageous section.

As mentioned above, the specific condition is that when an assist related to the winning combination related to the payout rate occurs during the advantageous section, the winning combination excluding the bonus such as the 2nd class BB wins the maximum number of medals paid out. The simulated ball output rate at the time of this is 100% or more.

On the other hand, if the specific condition is not satisfied, the medium display unit 44 does not indicate that the game section is an advantageous section.

The section control unit 615 forcibly shifts the advantageous section to the normal section when the number of continuous games in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games or when the number of medals difference exceeds a predetermined value (for example, 2400).

Further, when the set value control unit 614 changes the set value based on the operation of the operator of the store, all the payout statuses such as the payout rate and the game state are initialized. In this case, the section control unit 615 further shifts the game section to the normal section and initializes the number of continuous games. On the other hand, as will be described later, even if the set value is changed by the store operator, the state does not shift to the state where RT0 and the bonus are not inside.

<Explanation of RT state control unit 616>
The RT state control unit 616 advances the game using one of the plurality of RT states. As described above, the probability that the replay flag is established as the winning flag (replay probability) is predetermined for each of the plurality of RT states.

Further, the RT state control unit 616 shifts the RT state according to the progress of the game such as the winning combination. The trigger for shifting from each RT state to another RT state is predetermined as shown in FIG.

Further, the RT state control unit 616 transmits information indicating the current RT state to the internal lottery unit 610, the effect control unit 620, the notification unit 621, and the like. As a result, the current RT state may be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3.

<Explanation of game state control unit 617>
The game state control unit 617 switches the game state between the general game state and the special game state (during AT, during CZ).

The game state control unit 617 responds to the mode selected in the current game when the game state is the general game state, for example, when a role such as an unquestioned bell A wins and wins the section transition lottery. An AT lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift the game state from the general game state to AT.

As shown in FIG. 14, when the mode A is selected, the probability that the gaming state does not shift from the general gaming state to the AT (hereinafter, referred to as “AT non-winning probability”) is 40%, and the game state shifts from the general gaming state to AT. The probability (hereinafter referred to as "AT winning probability") is 60%. When mode B is selected, the AT non-winning probability is 20% and the AT winning probability is 80%. When mode C is selected, the AT winning probability is 100%.

The example of FIG. 14 is, for example, the AT winning probability when the RT state is RT0. The AT winning probability when the RT state is RT1 can be, for example, 70% in the case of mode A, 90% in the case of mode B, and 100% in the case of mode C.

When the game state control unit 617 determines that the game state is to be shifted from the general game state (or CZ) to AT while the game section is an advantageous section and the bonus management state is not inside the bonus, the game is played. Information indicating that the game state is shifted to the AT preparation state and the number of games given during AT are generated as AT transition preparation signals.

After that, the game state control unit 617 generates an AT transition signal when the bonus management state is inside the bonus. AT is started by generating this AT transition signal.

On the other hand, when the game section is an advantageous section and the bonus management state is inside the bonus and the AT lottery is won, the game state control unit 617 generates an AT transition signal in the game.

After that, when the number of remaining games of the AT becomes 0 (zero), the AT ends, and the game state control unit 617 generates a general game state transition signal. As a result, the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state.

Further, when shifting to the additional special zone described later during AT, it is AT as described above, and the corresponding special gaming state transition signal is generated.

The game state control unit 617 determines whether or not to increase the number of continuous games of the AT when the internal lottery result signal indicating that the specific combination has been won is received in the additional special zone during the AT. Perform an additional lottery for the purpose. The result of this lottery is transmitted from the game state control unit 617 to the effect control unit 620 and the notification unit 621 as an AT addition lottery result signal.

Further, when the game state is shifted from the general game state to the CZ, the game state control unit 617 provides information indicating that the game state is shifted to the CZ in the game, and the number of games given during the CZ. Generated as a CZ transition signal. Then, the game state is CZ from the game in which the CZ transition signal is generated.

Further, the game state control unit 617 shifts the game state from the CZ to the general game state, for example, when the AT lottery is not won by the time the CZ is digested for 10 games.

Further, the game state control unit 617 generates a general game state transition signal when the AT or CZ ends. As a result, the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state.

Further, the game state control unit 617 shifts the game state from the current game state to another game state by generating a state transition signal such as an AT transition signal and a general game state transition signal. As a result, the game state control unit 617 switches the game state between the general game state and the AT, CZ, and the like.

<Explanation of bonus control unit 618>
The bonus control unit 618 executes the game progress in any of the bonus management states including the non-internal bonus and the internal bonus.

During the non-internal bonus, the bonus flag in which the bonus is included as the winning combination by the internal lottery is not established as the winning flag. In this embodiment, the bonus is not inside during the two types of BB.

While inside the bonus, the bonus flag is established as the winning flag, but the rotating reel 20 is in a state where the symbol stop patterns corresponding to the bonus are not aligned.

<Explanation of privilege granting section 619>
In addition, the privilege granting unit 619 counts the number of results, which is the number of times a predetermined game result is obtained during a predetermined period, when the game section is an advantageous section, and when the number of results reaches a predetermined value. Give the player a privilege.

Specifically, the privilege granting unit 619 counts the number of continuous games in the advantageous section when the game section shifts to the advantageous section, and when the number of continuous games reaches the number of games determined by lottery, the game state. The control unit 617 shifts the game state to AT.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a lottery table used for the mode lottery performed by the privilege giving unit 619 when the game section shifts to the advantageous section. As can be seen from the figure, the lottery value for shifting to which mode differs depending on the set value set by the set value control unit 614. For example, when the set value is 1, the probability that mode a is selected is 50%, the probability that mode b is selected is 25%, the probability that mode c is selected is 10%, and mode d is selected. The probability is 15%.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a lottery table used for the ceiling lottery performed by the privilege giving unit 619 when the game section shifts to the advantageous section. It should be noted that this ceiling is such that when the number of continuous games reaches a predetermined value (the number of ceiling games), the benefit of a ball is always received.

In this example, when the number of continuous games reaches the number of ceiling games, the privilege granting unit 619 determines the game state control unit 617 to shift to AT (AT transition preparation signal is generated. The same applies hereinafter).

As can be seen from FIG. 16, the winning probability of the number of ceiling games differs depending on the selected mode. For example, when mode c is selected in the mode lottery in FIG. 16, the probability that the number of ceiling games will be 100 games is 25%, the probability that the number of ceiling games will be 200 games is 25%, and the number of ceiling games is 300. The probability of becoming a game is 50%. Further, when the mode d is selected, there is a 100% probability that the number of ceiling games will be 100 games. There is no difference in the number of ceiling games depending on the set value.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a lottery table used for CZ lottery to be performed by the game state control unit 617 by the privilege giving unit 619 when the number of continuous games becomes a specific number of games. As can be seen from the figure, when mode a is selected, the probability of winning CZ when the number of games is 100 is 50%, and when the number of games is 200, it is not hit by CZ. The winning probability of the CZ lottery differs for each specific number of games, such as a probability of winning 10%. This CZ lottery is executed when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the gaming section is an advantageous section.

In the ceiling lottery of FIG. 17, for example, when 300 games are selected as the number of ceiling games in mode a, and the number of continuous games is 100 games or 200 games, the winning probability of FIG. 16 is obtained. CZ lottery is performed, but when 300 games are reached, it always shifts to AT. In the following, the number of games less than the number of games selected as the number of ceiling games is referred to as the number of lottery games. That is, in the above example, 300 games are the number of ceiling games, and 100 games and 200 games less than 300 games are the number of lottery games.

Further, 900 games in mode a, 900 games in mode b, 300 games or later in mode c, and 100 games or later in mode d in FIG. 17 are "-" when the number of games is reached. Means that the number of ceiling games has been reached, and the transition to AT is confirmed.

In addition, the privilege granting unit 619 also performs the following other processing. That is, the privilege granting unit 619 counts the number of results, which is the number of times a predetermined game result is obtained during a predetermined period when the game section is an advantageous section. Then, the privilege granting unit 619 grants a privilege to the player when the number of games required for the number of times to reach the predetermined number of times satisfies the predetermined condition.

Specifically, when the game section is an advantageous section, the privilege granting unit 619 counts the number of CZ slews during a predetermined period, and the game is based on the number of games required for the number of CZ slews to reach 10 times. Give a privilege to a person.

Here, the CZ slew count is the number of times that the gaming state shifts to the CZ and the AT is not hit even though the AT lottery is performed during the CZ. That is, when the number of CZ slews is 10, it means that the gaming state has shifted to CZ 10 times, but the AT lottery has not been won in all 10 CZs.

In the following, the number of games that should be less than the number of games required for the number of results to reach a predetermined number is referred to as the target number of games. In the present embodiment, the target number of games until the number of CZ throughs reaches 10 is set to 300 games in advance.

Further, in the present embodiment, the term "during the predetermined period" means, for example, the period until the number of games being executed reaches the target number of games or the advantageous section ends in the games after the game section becomes an advantageous section. Is. The number of running games is counted every time the target number of games is newly set.

In this example, if the number of games required for the number of CZ throughs to reach 10 is 300 games or less, which is preset as the target number of games, it is assumed that the predetermined conditions are satisfied, and the privilege granting unit 619 Shifts the game state to AT, which is one of the special game states, in the game state control unit 617. That is, when the predetermined game result is the number of CZ throughs, the privilege is to perform a process for increasing the ball output rate.

On the other hand, if the number of CZ slews does not reach 10 by the time the target number of games (300 games) is reached, the privilege granting unit 619 resets 300 games as the next target number of games and the number of CZ slews. And initialize the number of running games. Then, the privilege granting unit 619 determines whether or not the number of CZ slews will be 10 before reaching the new target number of games.

In addition to the number of CZ throughs, the privilege granting unit 619 is the number of games required for the number of winnings of the winning combination constituting a specific winning flag to reach 20 when the game section is an advantageous section. Give the player a privilege based on.

For example, the privilege granting unit 619 determines whether or not the winning combination, which is a winning combination, which constitutes the combination flag "common bell", has won 20 times in 100 games, which is the target number of games. The 100 games are determined, for example, at the time of transition of the advantageous section.

In the example of FIG. 18, the set value of the slot machine 1 is 1, and the lottery table used is the table for the set value 1. In addition, a plurality of modes are provided for each set value, and the lottery value of the target number of games differs for each mode.

For example, when the mode during stay in the figure is mode a, the target number of games is determined by lottery from any of 100 games, 300 games, 500 games, 700 games, and 900 games. Then, when 900 games shown in italics are won as the target number of games, the number of winnings of the downward-sloping bell does not reach 20 by the time the game reaches 900, but 900 games have been reached. With the opportunity to shift to AT.

In this example, when the right-up bell wins 20 times in 100 games, which is the target number of games, the privilege giving unit 619 causes the game state control unit 617 to perform a CZ lottery.

On the other hand, if the winning combination right-up bell does not win 20 times before the number of running games reaches the target number of games, the privilege granting unit 619 determines the number of winning combinations of the specific winning combination and the running game. The number, the number of target games, etc. are initialized, and these are determined by re-drawing.

As described above, when the game result is that a specific winning combination wins, the game state is different from the number of CZ throughs, and the game state does not shift to CZ unless the CZ lottery is won. That is, the privilege in this case is not a process for increasing the ball output rate, but a lottery for determining whether or not to increase the ball output rate.

<Explanation of sub-control unit 62>
As shown in FIG. 2, the sub control unit 62 includes an effect control unit 620 and a notification unit 621. Further, the sub control unit 62 determines the effect content based on the signal transmitted from the main control unit 61. Specifically, the sub-control unit 62 controls the effect control unit 620, the notification unit 621, the illumination unit 101, and the speaker 102, and outputs the determined effect content.

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

The selection of the effect pattern is performed based on the winning flag or the table (effect table T3) in which the content of the effect corresponding to the game state or the like is stored. The effect control unit 620 displays the effect on the liquid crystal screen 3 based on the selected effect pattern.

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

<Explanation of notification unit 621>
For example, when the push order flag is established as a winning flag during ART after winning the ART lottery, the notification unit 621 has a plurality of pushes included in the push order according to the signal transmitted from the main control unit 61. Assists in the correct push order to win a specific push order among the forward wins.

<Explanation of basic game flow>
The basic game flow of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The following processing procedure is an example, and the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to these. The design of the processing procedure and the like can be appropriately changed without changing the gist of the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the start and end of the advantageous section are not described, but it is sufficient that the processing procedure includes a process for determining the end condition of the advantageous section.

Further, in the following, for convenience of explanation, it is not described that the gaming state shifts to CZ, but if the gaming section is an advantageous section and the CZ lottery is won, the gaming state may shift to CZ.

First, when the slot machine 1 is introduced, the RT state of the slot machine 1 is RT0, the bonus management state is inside the bonus, and the game section is the normal section.

In this state, for example, the operator of the store bets two medals and proceeds with the game. As a result of the internal lottery, if a combination flag other than the combination flag "Type 2 BB2" is established as a winning flag, the process shifts from RT0, bonus non-internal to RT1, bonus non-internal. It should be noted that three medals may be bet and the game may proceed until the transition from RT0, non-internal bonus to RT1, non-internal bonus.

After that, the game is continuously executed inside RT1 and the bonus, and the operator of the store bets two medals to establish the role flag "Type 2 BB2". If the combination flag "Type 2 BB1" or "Type 2 BB2" is established in RT1 and bonus non-internal, the state shifts to RT1 and bonus internal.

When the role flag "Type 2 BB2" is established, a notification is given to the effect that the role flag "Type 2 BB2" has been established, and in response to this, the store operator should not let the Type 2 BB2 win. Operate the stop switch 40.

If the rotary reel 20 does not have the symbol stop patterns corresponding to the two types of BB2, the operator of the store may stop playing any more and let the player play the slot machine 1 in that state. After that, as long as the player bets 3 medals and proceeds with the game, the 2nd class BB2, which is the winning role of the "2nd class BB2", which is the flag of the winning combination by betting 2 medals, wins the prize. There is no.

In addition, in RT1 and bonus non-internal, neither of the combination flags "2 type BB1" and "2 type BB2" is satisfied, and the number of continuous games in RT1 and bonus non-internal is the predetermined number of games (for example, 17,500 games). ) Is reached, the state shifts to RT0, bonus non-internal.

On the other hand, when the number of continuous games in RT1 and bonus reaches a predetermined number, the state shifts to RT0 and inside bonus.

When the AT lottery is won during RT0 (or RT1) and the bonus is not inside, the game state control unit 617 generates an AT transition preparation signal in the game. Then, the game state control unit 617 generates an AT transition signal after the state shifts to RT0 (or RT1) and inside the bonus, and executes AT.

If the AT lottery has not been won by the time RT0 (or RT1) is inside the bonus, the game state control unit 617 is, for example, at RT0 (or RT1), inside the bonus and in an advantageous section. The AT lottery is performed when a predetermined combination is won. When the AT lottery is won, the game state control unit 617 generates an AT transition signal in the game and executes AT.

It should be noted that RT0 and RT1 have different performances for performing processing related to the instruction function related to ball ejection. Specifically, in the AT lottery and AT executed at RT0 and the AT lottery and AT executed at RT1, for example, the frequency of instructing the push order or the push timing related to the ball ejection, and the assist occur in the ART. The performance related to the continuation of the section to be performed is different.

Further, as described above, the AT lottery executed at RT0 can have a lower AT winning probability than the AT lottery executed at RT1. On the other hand, the AT executed inside the RT0 and the bonus can have a higher net increase rate of medals or an additional lottery probability of the number of AT games than the AT executed inside the RT1 and the bonus.

Further, when the symbol stop pattern corresponding to the 2nd type BB1 or the 2nd type BB2 is stopped on the rotating reel 20 in RT0 (or RT1) or inside the bonus, the state shifts to RT2 (in the 2nd type BB). However, in the present embodiment, since the opportunity to shift to the inside of the bonus is "Type 2 BB2" established when two medals are bet, the player bets two medals and two types are placed on the rotary reel 20. Unless the stop switch 40 is operated so that the symbol stop patterns corresponding to BB2 are aligned, there is no transition to RT2.

Further, when RT0 is inside the bonus, unlike the above, even if the flag of the combination other than the combination flags "Type 2 BB1" and "Type 2 BB2" is established as the winning flag, RT The state control unit 616 does not shift the RT state from RT0 to RT1.

In addition, when "Type 2 BB1" and "Type 2 BB2" are established by internal lottery in the state of RT0 at the time of introduction of the slot machine 1, non-internal bonus, and in the normal section, the state is RT0, inside the bonus. Move in. In this case, if at least one of the initialization of the RAM of the slot machine 1 and the specific operation performed by the operator (for example, attachment / detachment of the harness) is performed, the slot machine 1 is returned to the state at the time of introduction. be able to.

On the other hand, even if the set value is changed by the operator of the store, it does not return to the state at the time of introduction of the slot machine 1.
By the above procedure, the game of the present invention is executed.

Summarizing the above, the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is
A plurality of rotary reels 20 on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and
A bet switch 42 that bets medals based on the player's operation when playing a game.
A lever 43 that starts rotation of a plurality of rotary reels 20 based on a player's operation, and
A plurality of stop switches 40 provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels 20 and stopping the rotating rotary reels 20 based on the operation of the player.
An internal lottery unit 610 that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the lever 43 by the player and establishes one of the flags of the plurality of combinations as a winning flag.
One of a plurality of RT states in which the replay probability, which is the probability that the replay flag, which is a role that enables the player to perform the next game without betting a medal, is established as a winning flag, is set in advance. RT state control unit 616 that determines whether to enter the RT state of
At least, if the general game state and the operation order of the stop switch by the player are the predetermined operation order, the operation order combination flag in which the specific winning combination in which the predetermined symbol stop pattern is aligned on the rotating reel is set is established. A game state control unit 617 that executes the game progress in any of the game states including the special game state in which the operation order is notified, and the game state including the game state.
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The RT state includes at least a first RT state (RT0) and a second RT state (RT1).
The RT state control unit 616
A predetermined condition is satisfied in the first RT state (a combination flag other than the combination flags "Type 2 BB1" and "Type 2 BB2" is established as a winning flag, and the rotating reel 20 has a predetermined winning combination. When the symbol stop pattern is stopped), the RT state is shifted from the first RT state (RT0) to the second RT state (RT1).
When the number of continuous games in the second RT state (RT1) reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 17,500 games), the RT state is shifted from the second RT state (RT1) to the first RT state (RT0).
The performance for performing the processing related to the instruction function (for example, the winning probability of the AT lottery or the winning probability of the additional lottery of the number of AT games) is different between the first RT state (RT0) and the second RT state (RT1).

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According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an entertaining gaming machine whose game characteristics and ball ejection performance are changed by operating for a certain period of time after introduction.

[Other Embodiments]
In the above embodiment, an example in which AT is executed inside the type 2 BB is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, AT may be executed inside the type 1 BB.

Further, unlike the above-described embodiment, RT0 and RT1 may differ in the performance for performing the processing related to the instruction function in the following points.

For example, RT0 has a lower probability of adding AT games than RT1, but the number of additional games when winning the additional lottery may be larger than RT1.

Further, although RT0 is harder to hit AT than RT1, the expected value of the number of medals won in one AT win may be larger than RT1.

Further, RT0 is less likely to shift to the additional special zone than RT1, but the expected value of the number of additional games may be larger than RT1.

Then, the wave of the ball ejection may be different between RT0 and RT1 due to the difference in the performance for performing the processing related to the instruction function, and the ball ejection rate itself may be different between RT0 and RT1.

Further, when the bonus is type 1 BB, the player may be an automatic "JAC IN" type type 1 BB that does not require the player to perform so-called "JAC IN", and the player may be "JAC IN". It may be a kind BB of the type to make.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a section transition lottery is performed when a specific combination such as an unquestioned bell A is won is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a rare role is won, the game section may shift to an advantageous section.

The game conditions for shifting the advantageous section to the normal section include the case where the number of continuous games in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games, the case where the number of medals difference exceeds a predetermined value, and the following. For example, when the player consumes 1000 medals in an advantageous section in which the gaming state is a general gaming state, and the number of winnings of a predetermined combination (for example, a rare role such as a cherry) becomes a predetermined number or more, the advantageous section If the end of the advantageous section is determined by the end lottery of, if the end of the advantageous section is determined by the lottery based on the winning combination, the end of the advantageous section is determined by the lottery in the CZ to end the advantageous section. In such a case, a lottery to shorten the maximum number of continuous games is performed.

In addition to the forced transition as described above, the section control unit can shift the advantageous section to the normal section at any timing. For example, it is a condition for ending the advantageous section that the assist for winning the push order combination that maximizes the number of medals paid out among all the push order combinations is performed at least once during the advantageous section. Can be done. In addition, the section control unit can end the advantageous section even when the number of AT games is completely exhausted or when the continuous lottery of AT is not won.

Further, for example, the ball payout rate is 100% or more when the correct push order is notified when the push order combination is won, and the combination excluding the bonus wins the maximum number of payouts. At a certain time (when the specific condition is satisfied), it may be displayed on an arbitrary display unit such as a medium display unit that the game section is an advantageous section.

It is also possible to make the winning probability of the state transition lottery different depending on whether the number of continuous games in the normal section is odd or even. For example, when the game section shifts to the advantageous section when the number of continuous games in the normal section is even, the AT in the CZ is higher than when the game section shifts to the advantageous section when the number of continuous games in the normal section is odd. The winning probability can be increased.

Furthermore, the longer the number of continuous games in the normal section, the higher the probability of winning the state transition lottery. For example, the AT winning probability may increase by 1% each time a net loss is established during the normal section.

Further, as the predetermined game result, in addition to the number of games in the advantageous section, the number of CZ throughs, and the number of winnings of a specific winning combination described in the above embodiment, the number of medals paid out and the number of medals difference ( Including the negative difference number).

Further, in the first privilege granting process in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a mode lottery, a ceiling lottery, or the like is performed in a game in which the gaming state shifts to an advantageous section is described, but the present invention is limited to this. No. For example, a mode lottery, a ceiling lottery, or the like may be performed after 10 games have entered the advantageous section and after the end of the type 1 BB that has been won after the transition to the advantageous section.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the number of games required for the number of CZ throughs to reach a predetermined number during the advantageous section satisfies a predetermined condition, the game state always shifts to AT, and a specific winning flag is used. An example is described in which a CZ lottery is performed when the number of games required for the number of times of establishment to reach a predetermined number of times satisfies a predetermined condition.

However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the number of games required for the number of CZ throughs to reach the predetermined number during the predetermined period satisfies the predetermined condition, the AT lottery may be performed. Further, when the number of games required for the number of times the specific winning flag is established reaches the predetermined number of times satisfies the predetermined condition, the game state may always shift to AT.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the transition to AT or the CZ lottery is performed as a privilege has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a shift to a so-called pseudo-bonus using AT, a shift to AT, or a setting suggestion may be given as a privilege. Then, the game result may be selected from these game results by lottery by the privilege granting unit.

In addition, the privilege granting unit determines the predetermined game result, the predetermined number of times the result number should be satisfied, and the target number of games, so that the high probability and the low probability of the lottery related to the ball-out benefit such as the AT lottery at the normal time are managed. It may have been done.

In addition, the predetermined period, the game result, the number of results, the predetermined number of times, etc. in the advantageous section are predetermined timings based on the winning combination, the set value, the mode during stay, the RT state, etc. that triggered the transition to the advantageous section. It may be decided by lottery at.

For example, if the AT lottery is not won during the CZ in the advantageous section, the number of results up to the next CZ may be determined by the lottery at that time, and for each predetermined number of games in the advantageous section. The content of the game result may be determined by lottery.

Further, when the game result, the number of results, the predetermined number of times, and the like are determined by lottery, the lottery values may be different depending on the set value.

In addition, when the gaming state shifts to AT during the advantageous section and the number of medals paid out in the AT is less than the predetermined value, the privilege granting unit counts the number of results while maintaining the advantageous section. Can be done. In this case, the privilege granting unit may hit the CZ according to the number of times as a result, or may perform a transition lottery as to whether or not to shift to the AT, CZ, or the like.

Further, when determining the number of game results, the lottery value may be changed by referring to the current RT state, the set value, the mode during stay, and the like.

Further, when the target number of games is determined using the lottery table, the privilege granting unit may grant a privilege that is more advantageous to the player as the conditions are stricter for the player. That is, when the target number of games until the number of CZ slews reaches 10 is 100 games and 200 games, the privilege granting unit grants a more advantageous privilege when 100 games are set as the target number of games. can do.

For example, when the target number of games is 200 and the number of CZ throughs is 10 within the target number of games, the privilege granting unit grants the number of sets at the time of transition to AT by any of 1 to 3. , When the target number of games is 100 games, the following benefits may be given. If the target number of games is 100 and the number of CZ throughs is 10 within the target number of games, for example, the privilege granting department always sets the number of AT sets to 3 or adds 30 games as the number of additional games. It can be added.

Further, for example, when the number of games reaches a predetermined number of times when the number of games is a multiple of 100, further benefits may be given. For example, when the number of CZ throughs reaches 10 times is the 200th game as in the above embodiment, the privilege granting unit may grant two sets of ATs.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the lottery table of FIG. 14, the player stays in the mode a with the set value 1, and when 900 games are won as the target number of games by the lottery, regardless of the number of results of the CZ through number. An example of shifting to AT is described. For example, when a number of games other than 900 games is won in mode a, a lottery for shifting to a different mode may be performed.

Further, in this lottery table, the larger the set value, the more the target number of games can be set so as to be advantageous to the player. For example, if the set value is 6, it can be confirmed that the shift to AT is performed in 300 games in mode b and 100 games in mode c.

Further, for example, when the target number of games is 300 and the number of running games is 295 and the game state shifts to CZ in which the game state is played for 7 games, the privilege granting unit executes the following processing. You can also do it. For example, the privilege granting unit does not initialize the CZ slew count until the end of the transferred CZ in the 295th game, and when the CZ slew count reaches 10 times in the CZ, the game state is displayed in the game state control unit. It may be transferred to AT.

In the above embodiment, an example in which it is determined whether or not the predetermined number of results reaches the predetermined number of times within the target number of games has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the privilege granting unit may change the content of the subsequent lottery depending on how many times a predetermined game result is obtained by the predetermined number of target games.

For example, the privilege granting unit can increase the probability of winning the AT as the number of medals paid out in the 40 games in the advantageous section increases.

In addition, the privilege granting unit may perform a CZ lottery when 120 or more medals are paid out in 40 games in the advantageous section, and an AT lottery when 140 or more medals are paid out. ..

In the above-described embodiment, the game state control unit and the privilege granting unit are described separately, but the game state control unit may have the function of the privilege granting unit. In this case, the game state control unit gives the player a privilege.

Further, unlike the above-described embodiment, different effects may be exhibited even in the same one advantageous section, such as a high probability of winning an AT or a direct hit by an AT.

In the above embodiment, the probability that the game section is switched from the normal section to the advantageous section is described in an example in which a difference is provided depending on the set value, but the difference may not be provided depending on the set value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the section transition lottery is performed when the rare combination is won is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a section transition lottery may be performed based on the winning of a specific combination other than the net loss.

In addition, when a specific winning combination is won by the internal lottery, the section transition lottery may not be executed and the game section may always shift to the advantageous section.

In addition, the advantageous section is restricted such that the transition probability is less than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, 1/17500 or less), and the section transition lottery is not performed in the replay that appears only in a specific RT state. It may be a section provided with.

Further, as the winning combination when the game section shifts to the advantageous section, a winning combination other than the winning combination in which the winning probability differs between the inside of the bonus and the non-internal inside of the bonus may be used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the advantageous section is forcibly terminated when the number of continuous games reaches 1500 games or when the number of medals difference reaches a predetermined number (2400). However, the present invention is not limited to this.

Although no particular limitation is provided in the above embodiment, for example, when 17500 games are executed, the advantageous section must not be executed in excess of 70% of the game sections of the 17500 games. Restrictions may be provided.

Further, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which the number of medals to be paid out is less than 70% of the total number of medals to be paid out when the processing related to the bonus and the instruction function such as Type 1 BB is executed.

Further, while there is no difference in the set value for the winning probability of the small winning combination, there may be a difference in the set value for the transition probability to the advantageous section even for the same small winning combination. The fact that the set values may be different in this way is the same for the mode lottery, the continuous AT lottery, the additional lottery, and the like.

Although examples of processing related to the instruction function are described in the above-described embodiment, these are examples, and any aspect may be included as long as the processing is related to the instruction function. For example, the AT or ART may be hit directly depending on the game result during the predetermined period in the advantageous section.

Further, unlike the above-described embodiment, when the game section is an advantageous section, the medium display unit may always indicate that the game section is an advantageous section.

1 Slot machine 10 Housing 100 Front door 101 Illuminations (notification)
102 Speaker (audio playback unit)
2 Reel unit 20 (20a, 20b, 20c) Reel 200 Reel window 3 Liquid crystal screen (display)
4 Operation unit 40 (40a, 40b, 40c) Stop switch 41 Input port 42 Bet switch 43 Lever (start switch)
44 Media display section (notification section)
45 Settlement switch 50 Hopper unit 51 Payout outlet 52 Lower plate 6 Control unit 61 Main control unit 610 Internal lottery unit 611 Reel control unit 611a Rotating reel detection unit 611b Design determination unit 611c Push order determination unit 612 Game result determination unit 613 Media management unit 614 Set value control unit 615 Section control unit 616 RT state control unit 617 Game state control unit 619 Bonus granting unit 62 Sub control unit 620 Production control unit 621 Notification unit 622 Section notification unit T1 Internal lottery table T2 Design table T3 Production table

Claims (1)

Multiple rotating reels on which multiple symbols are displayed, and
When playing a game, a bet switch that bets the game medium based on the player's operation,
A start switch that starts the rotation of a plurality of the rotary reels based on the operation of the player, and
A plurality of stop switches, which are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of the rotary reels and stop the rotating reels based on the operation of the player, and a plurality of stop switches.
An internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the start switch by the player and establishes one of the flags of the plurality of combinations as a winning flag.
A plurality of RT states in which the replay probability, which is the probability that the replay flag, which is a role that enables the player to perform the next game without betting the game medium, is established as the winning flag, is predetermined. The RT state control unit that determines which of the RT states to use,
At least, if the general game state and the operation mode of the stop switch by the player are the predetermined operation modes, the operation mode combination flag in which a specific winning combination in which the predetermined symbol stop patterns are aligned on the rotary reel is set is established. A game state control unit that executes game progress in any of the game states including a special game state in which the predetermined operation mode is notified in the case, and a game state control unit.
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The RT state includes at least a first RT state and a second RT state.
The RT state control unit
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the first RT state, the RT state is shifted from the first RT state to the second RT state.
When the number of continuous games in the second RT state reaches a predetermined number, the RT state is shifted from the second RT state to the first RT state.
The performance for performing the processing related to the instruction function differs between the first RT state and the second RT state.
The flags of the plurality of combinations include the accessory continuous actuating device for the first-class special accessory (hereinafter, referred to as "type 1 BB") and the accessory continuous actuating device for the second-class special accessory (hereinafter, referred to as "class 1 BB"). The flag of the above-mentioned combination in which a bonus that is at least one of "Type 2 BB") is included as a winning combination is included.
The bonus flag in which the bonus is included as the winning combination by the internal lottery is not established as the winning flag in the non-internal bonus, and the bonus flag is established as the winning flag, but the bonus It is further equipped with a bonus control unit that executes the game progress in any of the bonus management states including the inside of the bonus in which the corresponding symbol stop patterns are not aligned and the bonus management state including.
The game state control unit executes AT, which is the special game state, within the bonus in the first RT state or the second RT state.
Pachinko machine.

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