JP6940827B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

As a game machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel can be visually recognized through the display window. Then, the effective line is set when the player inserts a medal, and then the player operates the start lever to create a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as "BB") role or a small role inside the slot machine. A lottery for a role such as a re-game is performed, and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts to rotate, the stop switch is operated to sequentially stop each reel and end one game. Then, when all the reels stop rotating, if the combination of the winning combination and the corresponding symbol on the effective line stops, a prize will be awarded, and the player will be given a privilege to pay out medals and a privilege to shift the game state. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

In recent years, as a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, in addition to the BB state that shifts when the BB prize is established, the probability of winning the re-game is higher than that of the normal gaming state, and when a predetermined combination is won, a predetermined role is determined. Some have an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as "ART") state that notifies the operation order of the stop switch for establishing a prize.

JP-A-2002-355364

In the gaming machines as illustrated above, further improvement of the gaming interest is required.

The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as illustrated above, but also applies to other gaming machines in which a plurality of types of patterns are cyclically displayed and the cyclic display is terminated based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means. It's a problem.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the enjoyment of gaming.

In the invention according to claim 1, a plurality of cyclic display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the symbols, a lottery means for performing a combination lottery, and the like. A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circular display of the pattern, and the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination formed a predetermined combination at the effective position and stopped. Based on this, in a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player as a prize establishment, an advantageous state in which an instruction function for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be activated as a gaming state. When the game has a normal state in which the instruction function does not operate and a predetermined upper limit number of games is played in the advantageous state, the advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state, and When terminating the advantageous state, the erasing means for erasing the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous state is provided, and it is possible to stay in both the advantageous state and the normal state. A storage means for storing the number of games played in the specific game state by providing a specific game state capable of staying across the advantageous state and the normal state, and a game played in the specific game state. When the number of times reaches the specified number of times, the correspondence between the specific game state ending means for ending the specific game state, the number of games played in the specific game state, and the processing content of the instruction function in the advantageous state is determined. It is characterized in that it is provided with a correspondence information storage means for storing a predetermined correspondence information, and the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state is changed depending on the number of games played in the specific gaming state.

It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The front view of the slot machine in one Embodiment. A perspective view of a slot machine showing a state in which the front door is closed. A perspective view of a slot machine showing the front door open. Rear view of the front door. Front view of the housing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the design which can be seen from a display window, and a combination line. An explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the winning mode and the privilege to be given. Block diagram of a slot machine. (A) is a diagram showing the configuration of the state information storage area, and (b) is a diagram showing the configuration of the section information storage area. A flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. A flowchart showing normal processing. A flowchart showing a lottery process. The figure which shows the correspondence relationship between an index value and a winning combination. A flowchart showing a reel control process. A flowchart showing RT state processing. The flowchart which shows the BB state processing. The flowchart which shows BB state processing 2. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating transition of game section. A flowchart showing a section lottery process in a normal section. The flowchart which shows the game section processing in a normal section. (A) is a diagram showing the transition destination of the chance mode, (b) is a diagram showing the stay ratio of the chance mode, and (c) is a diagram showing the transition ratio of the chance mode. A flowchart showing exception handling. A flowchart showing a section lottery process in the chance mode. (A) is a diagram showing the transition lottery MAP, and (b) is a diagram showing the transition of the advantageous section in the chance mode. A flowchart showing the game section processing in the chance mode. A flowchart showing the end determination process. The flowchart which shows the end determination process 2. The flowchart which shows the section lottery processing in a notification mode. The flowchart which shows the game section processing in a notification mode.

Hereinafter, an embodiment when applied to a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 open, and FIG. 4 is a front view. A rear view of the door 12 and FIG. 5 are front views of the housing 11.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape with an open front surface as a whole, and is attached by hitting a nail against a so-called island facility at the time of installation in a game hall.

A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front thereof, and the front door 12 is provided with bearing portions 14a at positions corresponding to the respective support shafts 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates around the opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. It is movably supported, and the front opening side of the housing 11 can be opened or closed by rotating the front door 12. Further, the front door 12 is locked so as not to be opened by the locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right end side of the front door 12, and is configured so that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided near the center of the front door 12. Three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, 26R are formed side by side on the game panel 25, and the inside of the slot machine 10 can be visually recognized through the respective display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into one to form a common display window.

As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting a variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R, which are formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape), respectively. Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported so that its central axis is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are arranged on the same axis extending in a substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R correspond one-to-one with the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. .. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, respectively. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate in the forward direction, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are projected as if they are moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R.

Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be rotationally driven individually, that is, independently by driving each stepping motor. .. The stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving, for example, a drive signal of 500 pulses (hereinafter, also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is set by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. Further, in the reel unit 31, reel index sensors for detecting that the reel has rotated once are installed in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Then, when the reel index sensor detects that the reel has rotated once, a detection signal is output to the main control device 101, which will be described later, each time the detection is performed. Therefore, the main control device 101 shifts the angular positions of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction) thereof. More specifically, 20 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch a symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 25 pulses (= 500 pulses ÷ 20 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps a symbol that is visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R by the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, and the display window. It is possible to perform control such as stopping a predetermined symbol at a position visible from 26L, 26M, 26R.

Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R will be described.

FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 20 symbols are arranged in a row on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In addition, numbers 1 to 20 are assigned to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and these numbers are symbols that can be visually recognized by the main control device 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. It is a number for recognizing, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number will be used for explanation.

The symbols include a "cherry" symbol (for example, the 20th on the left reel 32L), a "watermelon" symbol (for example, the 19th on the left reel 32L), a "bell" symbol (for example, the 18th on the left reel 32L), and " "Red 7" symbol (for example, 17th on the left reel 32L), "Replay" symbol (for example, 16th on the left reel 32L), "Star" symbol (for example, 15th on the left reel 32L), "BAR" symbol (for example, 15th on the left reel 32L) For example, there are eight types: the 12th of the left reel 32L) and the "white 7" symbol (for example, the 7th of the left reel 32L). Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols are completely different in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

Each display window 26L, 26M, 26R is formed so that three of the 20 symbols attached to the corresponding reels can be visually recognized as the entire symbol. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols can be visually recognized through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

In this slot machine 10, a total of five combination lines are set, three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction so as to connect the positions where these nine symbols can be visually recognized. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, as the combination line in the horizontal direction, the upper line L1 connecting the upper symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the middle symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are used. The tied middle line L2 and the lower line L3 connecting the lower symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are set. Further, as a combination line in the diagonal direction, a right-down line L4 connecting the upper design of the left reel 32L, the middle design of the middle reel 32M, and the lower design of the right reel 32R, and the lower design of the left reel 32L, the middle stage of the middle reel 32M. A design and a right-up line L5 connecting the upper design of the right reel 32R are set. Then, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated combination line, that is, the valid line, a privilege of paying out a predetermined number of medals as a game medium is given or the game state is changed as a winning result. Benefits are given.

In this slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 7B, only the middle line L2 is set as an effective line. The four combination lines of the upper line L1, the lower line L3, the right-down line L4, and the right-up line L5 are not regarded as effective lines.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a combination of symbols to be won and a privilege given when the prize is won.

There are BB1 prize to BB3 prize as the state transition prize in which only the transition of the game state is performed.

When the "Red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, the BB1 prize is won. If the "red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the "white 7" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, a BB2 prize will be awarded and the "red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M will be awarded. If the "Red 7" symbol and the "BAR" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, a BB3 prize will be awarded. When these BB prizes are established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

There is a re-game prize as a prize that is given the privilege of the re-game that allows the game of the next game to be played without inserting a medal.

If the "replay" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, the game will be replayed.

Small role prizes for which medals are paid out include watermelon prize, cherry prize, bell prize, and supplementary prize.

When the "watermelon" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, three medals are paid out as a watermelon prize. When the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L stops on the effective line, three medals are paid out as a cherry prize.

When the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on any combination line, nine medals are paid out as a bell prize. More specifically, in addition to the case where the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L2, the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the upper line L1. When the combination of different symbols stops on the middle line L2, nine medals are paid out as a bell prize. As a combination of symbols that will be a bell prize in appearance, for example, a combination of "red 7" symbol, "star" symbol, "star" symbol, a combination of "BAR" symbol, "cherry" symbol, "BAR" symbol, etc. be. Further, although the details of the combination of the symbols to be won are omitted, one medal is paid out when the supplementary winning combination is established.

In the following, the combination of each winning symbol and the corresponding symbol will also be referred to as a combination of winning symbols. For example, the combination of BB2 symbols is a combination of symbols that wins BB2, that is, a combination of "red 7" symbols, "red 7" symbols, and "white 7" symbols. Further, the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to each winning symbol are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the BB2 symbol is a “red 7” symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, and a “white 7” symbol on the right reel 32R.

On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 operated to start the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes a start operation means or a start operation means that is operated to start rotating the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, that is, to start the variable display of the symbol. When the start lever 41 is operated with a predetermined number of medals inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

On the right side of the start lever 41, button-shaped stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. The stop switches 42 to 44 are arranged directly below the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped, and when the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In that case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute a stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of the symbol based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

A medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided on the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium. Further, paying attention to the fact that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting medals by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by the selector 46 as a passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal passage switching solenoid 46a, and the medal is guided to the discharge passage 48 side when the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is not excited, and the medal is guided to the discharge passage 48 side when the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is excited. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12, and is returned to the player.

The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 for storing medals and a payout device 53 for paying out medals to the player. The payout device 53 discharges medals to the opening 48a provided in the discharge passage 48 by rotating a rotating plate for medal payout (not shown), and pays out medals to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, on the right side of the hopper device 51, a spare tank 54 is provided to prevent medals exceeding a predetermined amount from being stored in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the spare tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored above the height at which the guide plate 52a is provided, the medals are stored in the spare tank 54.

A button-shaped return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 are jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically interlocked and the medals packed in the selector 46 are medals. It is designed to be returned from the discharge port 49.

On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as a game medium at a time is provided. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. Also, note that while the medal insertion slot 45 involves the operation of directly inserting medals by the player, each credit insertion switch 56 to 58 only involves the operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the stored memory. For example, it can be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting a game medium.

A checkout switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing surplus inserted medals and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals until the predetermined maximum value (50 medals) is reached. When the settlement switch 59 is operated in the stored and stored state, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal outlet 49 as a real medal. In this case, paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the settlement switch 59 constitutes a settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored and stored game medium.

Below the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R of the game panel 25, there is a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals that are credited, and the number of remaining medals that display the number of medals remaining to be paid out by the end of the BB state. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided, respectively. These display units 60 to 62 are composed of a 7-segment display, but it is naturally possible to replace them with a liquid crystal display or the like.

On the upper part of the front door 12, there is an upper lamp 63 that lights up or blinks as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right lamps that sound various sound effects as the game progresses and notify the player of the game state. The speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player are provided. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be considered to be due to the main display unit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 65 is used. It is called an auxiliary display unit 65. On the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65, an upper lamp 63, a speaker 64, and a display control device 81 for driving the auxiliary display unit 65 are provided.

A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 houses the power supply device 91 inside, and also includes a power supply switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each part including the main control device 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting the error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is for a hole manager or the like to adjust the output of medals. That is, the winning probability of the slot machine 10 can be set by the hall manager or the like inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and operating the ON operation. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when resetting the error state but also when changing the winning probability of the slot machine 10.

Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that controls and manages the game is attached to the housing 11.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centered on the CPU 102, which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

On the input side of the main controller 101, there is a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has made one rotation), and a start detection sensor that detects the operation of the start lever 41. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a for individually detecting the operation of each stop switch 42 to 44, insertion medal detection sensor 45a for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion port 45, and medals to be paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensor 56a to 58a that individually detects the operation of each credit insertion switch 56 to 58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72. Various sensors such as the sensor 72a and the setting key detection sensor 73a that detects that the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 and the ON operation is performed are connected, and the signals from these various sensors pass through the input / output port 104. It is designed to be output to the CPU 102 via.

Further, a power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 is equipped with a power supply unit 91a that supplies drive power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10, including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91b, and the like.

The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power cutoff state and generates a power failure signal not only when the power is cut off but also when the power supply is cut off by the power switch 71. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of DC 12 volt in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply is cut off when this drive voltage drops to less than 10 volt, for example. It is configured to output a power failure signal. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104, and the CPU 102 recognizes the power failure signal to execute the power failure process described later. Further, the power failure signal is also configured to be supplied to the display control device 81.

The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a regulated voltage of 5 volts, which is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main control device 101, even when the output voltage drops to less than 10 volts. As the time for outputting this regulated voltage, a sufficient time is secured for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101.

On the output side of the main control device 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating each reel 32L, 32M, 32R), a medal passage switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, and a credit An external centralized terminal board 121 or the like capable of transmitting information to a display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, a hall management device (not shown), or the like is connected via an input / output port 104. There is.

The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate in which a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving the signal from the main control device 101, the display control device 81 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base that executes auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101, which is the main base that controls and manages the game. The various display units 60 to 62 may also be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

The CPU 102 described above has a ROM 105 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 102, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for securing the data, various processing circuits required in the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit, as well as a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. A main memory as a storage means is configured by the ROM 105 and the RAM 106, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 11 to 30 is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

The RAM 106 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 91 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 106 includes a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing the lottery result of the winning combination, and stop information used when stopping control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In addition to the stop information storage area 106b for storing the game, the state information storage area 106c for storing the game state such as the BB state, the section information storage area 106d for storing the game section, and the like, a backup area is provided. ing.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the state information storage area 106c includes a game state flag storage area for storing a flag indicating the game state, a next flag storage area for storing a flag indicating the next game state, and a BB. A remaining payout number counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the state and an RT game number counter for counting the number of games in the RT state are provided.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the section information storage area 106d includes a game section flag storage area for storing a flag indicating a game section, a game mode flag storage area for storing a flag indicating a game mode, and a transition flag. Migration flag storage area to store, exception flag storage area to store exception flags, ceiling flag storage area to store ceiling flags, notified flag storage area to store notified flags, and end to store end flags. A flag storage area, a section game number counter for counting the number of games in the advantageous section, a mode game number counter for counting the number of games in the notification mode, and a difference number counter for counting the difference number in the advantageous section. And are provided.

The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like (including power cutoff by operating the power switch 71. The same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including turning on the power by operating the power switch 71, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power was cut off based on the information in the backup area. .. Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by a power failure process (see FIG. 11), and restoration of each value written in the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

Further, the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 is configured so that a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Then, when the power is cut off, the NMI interrupt process as the power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

Subsequently, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control device 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (at a cycle of 1.49 msec in this embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. There is an NMI interrupt process that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, among these processes, the processes related to the progress of the game, that is, the timer interrupt process and the normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 11 to 30.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing that is periodically executed by the main control device 101, and a timer interrupt is generated by the CPU 102 of the main control device 101, for example, every 1.49 msec.

First, in the register save process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure flag is set, and if the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103 to execute the power failure process.

Here, the outline of the power failure processing will be described.

When the power supply is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main control device 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, the main control device 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets the power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in the RAM 106.

In the power failure processing, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed, and if the transmission is not completed, the main processing is terminated and the timer interrupt processing is restored to end the command transmission. When the command transmission is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. After that, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, when the power failure is resolved, the RAM determination value for determining whether the data in the RAM 106 is normal is calculated and stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in case the power supply is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of the case where the power failure flag is erroneously set due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state has been restored. Therefore, writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the timer interrupt processing is restored. If the power failure signal is continuously output, it goes into an infinite loop as it is. By the way, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output even under the infinite loop, and if the power failure signal is no longer output, the process shifts to the main process.

Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

That is, in step S104, the watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of a malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor, which is a rotating cylinder drive motor, is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the insertion medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the reading result is normal or not. Performs sensor monitoring processing to monitor the number. In step S108, a timer subtraction process for subtracting the values of each counter and timer is performed. In step S109, counter processing is performed to output the result of counting the number of bets on medals and the number of payouts to the external centralized terminal board 121.

In step S110, a command output process for transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command, which will be described later, to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, segment data setting processing is performed to set the segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62, respectively. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting process is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display the corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, a port output process for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the values of the registers saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 are returned to the corresponding registers in the CPU 102. After that, in step S115, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

Next, a normal process for performing main control related to the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S201, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing is performed to enable the game. In the pre-start process, the display control device 81 or the like waits until the initialization is completed. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S215 is performed.

As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random number value used in the previous game) is cleared. After that, in step S204, a start waiting process is performed.

In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not the re-game winning is established in the previous game. If the re-game winning is established, the automatic insertion process of automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is ended. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, if the re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If the re-game winning is not established, the sensor abnormality confirmation process for confirming whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring processing step S107 of the timer interrupt processing is performed, and the abnormality is found. If it has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state, and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the reading result of the sensor is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated, and if the settlement switch 59 is operated, a medal return process that pays out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal. I do. Whether or not the medal insertion or credit insertion switches 56 to 58 have been operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process after the medal return process is completed or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated. If any of these is performed, the medal insertion process for changing the number of bets and the like is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. If neither the medal insertion nor the operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is terminated as it is.

After the start waiting process is completed, in step S205, it is determined whether or not the number of bets on the medals has reached the specified number. In this slot machine 10, "3" is set as a specified number. If the number of bets has not reached the specified number, the process returns to the start waiting process in step S204, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. When the number of bets has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. If the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process in step S204, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed.

On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a specified number of medals are bet, so the game is started in order to start the game. It means that a command has occurred. In such a case, the effective line setting process for setting the middle line L2 as the effective line is performed in step S207, and the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is switched to the non-excited state in step S208 to prohibit bet acceptance. After that, the lottery process of step S209, the reel control process of step S210, the medal payout process of step S211, the RT state process of step S212, the BB state process of step S213, the game section process of step S214, and the effect instruction process of step S215 are performed. This is executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hard circuit latches the value of the free run counter at that time. The free run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hard circuit in the RAM 106 after confirming the operation of the start lever 41. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire random numbers at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid problems such as synchronization. The hard circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

After acquiring the random numbers, in step S302, a lottery table for determining the winning or failing of the winning combination is selected. The slot machine 10 has five types of gaming states: a general gaming state, an RT1 state, an RT2 state, an RT3 state, and a BB state. Therefore, in step S302, the current game state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the game state flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table corresponding to the game state is selected. Further, in this slot machine 10, six stages of winning probabilities from "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation. Thereby, it is possible to set which winning probability the internal processing is to be executed based on. In step S302, the lottery table having the lowest expected medal payout value is selected when the setting state is "setting 1", and the lottery table having the highest expected medal payout value is selected when the setting state is "setting 6".

The lottery table will be briefly described. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV is set. FIG. 14 is a table showing the correspondence between each index value IV and the winning combination, and the correspondence between each index value IV and the point value PV in each game state of “setting 3”.

After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and the determination value DV used when determining the validity of the winning combination is set in the subsequent step S304. In this determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV to the current determination value DV. In the initial judgment value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is used as the current judgment value DV, and the current index value IV of 1 and the corresponding point value PV are added to this random value to create a new value. The judgment value is DV.

After that, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the winning combination corresponds to the index value IV. In the winning / failing determination of the winning combination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If it exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 5, in step S306, a winning flag indicating that the middle right / left bell has been won is set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

By the way, the set winning flags are a winning flag indicating that BB1 has been won, a winning flag indicating that BB2 has been won, and a winning flag indicating that BB3 has been won (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as "BB winning". If it is not "flag"), the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is reset after the end of the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set (see S203 in the normal process). On the other hand, the BB winning flag is reset on condition that the corresponding BB winning is established. That is, the BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. However, only one BB winning flag is valid. For example, when the BB1 winning flag is set and the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 13, the BB3 winning flag is set. The winning will be invalidated without being done. Similarly, for example, if the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 11 in a situation where the BB1 winning flag is set, the second BB1 winning flag is not set and the winning is invalidated. NS. If the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 1 to 10 in the situation where the BB winning flag is set, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set. That is, although the event of winning a plurality of BBs does not occur, the event of winning both the BB and the replay and the event of winning both the BB and the small winning combination occur.

If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, the index value IV is added by 1 in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a role corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index value IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined as to whether or not it is correct, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is successful is continued. At this time, in step S304, the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV are added to the judgment value DV (that is, the current judgment value DV) used for the winning / failing judgment of the previous combination to obtain a new judgment value DV. In step S305, the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is performed based on the determination value DV.

By the way, when the winning or losing of the winning combination is determined using the lottery table shown in FIG. 14, in the general game state, the probability of winning the re-game is about 1/3, the left middle right bell, the left and right middle bell. , Middle left and right bell, middle right left bell, right left middle bell, right middle left bell each have a probability of winning about 1/9.0, common bell has a probability of winning about 1/6600, watermelon, cherry The probability of winning is about 1/50, the probability of winning BB1 is about 1/17, the probability of winning BB2 is about 1/33, and the probability of winning BB3 is about 1/100. It becomes. The probability of not winning any of the roles is about 1/18 if the BB winning flag is not carried over, and about 1 / 6.4 if the BB winning flag is carried over.

After setting the winning flag in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S309, and the section lottery process related to the transition of the game section is performed. In step S310, the lottery result command is set. Here, the lottery result command refers to the display control device 81 in order to grasp various results performed in the main lottery process, specifically, the result of the winning / failing determination of the winning combination and the lottery result in the section lottery process. This is the command to be sent. However, in the normal processing, various commands such as the lottery result command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed by the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

Then, in step S311, the stop information setting process for setting the stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery process is completed. In the stop information setting process, when a plurality of wins are won among the small wins, replays, and BBs, the stop information is set in the order of priority shown below. When the small winning combination and the BB are won, the stop information is set so that the small winning combination is given priority and the small winning combination is established, and the BB winning is established when the small winning combination cannot be established. If the re-game and BB are won, the stop information is set so that the re-game prize is preferentially established.

Next, the reel control process in step S210 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the reel control process, first, in step S401, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed.

In the rotation start process, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined weight time (about 4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the time when the reel started rotating in the previous game, and if not. Waits until the wait time elapses. When the weight time has elapsed, the weight time for the next game is reset, and the motor control initialization process for setting the rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing this process, the stepping motor control process S106 of the timer interrupt process starts the stepping motor acceleration process, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating. Therefore, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not start rotating immediately. After that, it waits until each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a constant speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and ends the rotation start process. Further, when the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting and displaying a lamp (not shown) of each of the stop switches 42 to 44. Is notified to the players and the like.

Following the rotation start process, in step S402, it is determined whether or not any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. If none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, it waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S403, and it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been generated. do. If the stop command has not been generated, the process returns to step S402 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When a stop command is generated, the stop command command is set in step S404. Here, the stop command command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch is operated to generate the stop command. When the stop command command is set, the stop control process shown in steps S405 to S411 is performed in order to stop the rotating reel.

In step S405, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the following step S406, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. In this slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stop mode for stopping the arrival symbol reaching the base point position as it is when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated corresponds to the stop mode. A stop mode in which the reel to be stopped is stopped after sliding one symbol, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding two symbols, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding three symbols, and a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding four symbols. Five patterns of stopping modes are prepared, as well as stopping modes. Therefore, in step S406, any value of 0 to 4 is calculated as the slip number based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. After that, in step S407, the calculated slip number is added to the symbol number of the reached symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S408, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reel arrival symbol to be stopped this time and the symbol number of the stop symbol are equal, and if they are equal, the reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S409. conduct. After that, in step S410, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. If all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the stop information second setting process is performed in step S411, and the process returns to step S402.

Here, the stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning flag and the stop result of the stopped reel. In this slot machine 10, when any of the left middle right bell, left and right middle bell, middle left and right bell, middle right left bell, right left middle bell, and right middle left bell is won, the stop switch 42 that generates a stop command is generated. The stop information second setting process is performed in order to change the winning mode established by the operation order of ~ 44.

The left middle right bell, left and right middle bell, middle left and right bell, middle right left bell, right left middle bell, and right middle left bell are the winning roles for both the bell and multiple compensating roles. For example, if the left middle right bell is won, stop information is set so that the bell winning is established when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of left → middle → right, and another operation order is set. Set the stop information so that the compensator prize is established when the operation is performed with. Similarly, if the right middle left bell is won, stop information is set so that the bell winning is established when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of right → middle → left, and other operations are performed. When the operations are performed in order, the stop information is set so that the compensation winning combination is established.

Here, the symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described. In this slot machine 10, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be stopped after sliding up to 4 symbols from the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, and the effective line is in the middle stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Is set. Therefore, when the intervals between the symbols of the same type are arranged to be 4 symbols or less, the winning symbols are stopped on the effective line when the winning symbols are obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Can be done. As shown in FIG. 6, on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the "watermelon" symbol, the "bell" symbol, and the "replay" symbol are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less. .. Therefore, when each of the above symbols becomes a winning symbol, the winning symbol can be stopped on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. On the other hand, the "cherry" symbol, the "red 7" symbol, the "white 7" symbol, the "star" symbol, and the "BAR" symbol are arranged so as to form sections separated by more than the above intervals. In order to stop on the effective line, the player needs to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol. More specifically, when the stop information is set to establish any of the cherry prize, the BB1 prize, the BB2 prize, and the BB3 prize, the player needs to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol. be. Further, even when the stop information is set so as to establish the compensation winning combination, the player needs to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 at a predetermined timing.

In the following, winning any of the left middle right bell, left and right middle bell, middle left and right bell, middle right left bell, right left middle bell, right middle left bell is called push order bell winning, and it is set at this time. The winning flag is also called the order bell winning flag.

Returning to the description of the reel control process, if it is determined in step S410 that all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, the payout determination process is performed in step S412. The payout determination process is a process of setting the number of medals to be paid out on the condition that the combinations of winning symbols are lined up on the valid line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on the effective line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a prize is established on the effective line is determined. judge. If the winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. When the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag, the winning winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, a winning result command is set in step S413 so that the display control device 81 can grasp the winning winning combination in the current game, and the reel control processing is terminated.

Next, the medal payout process in step S211 will be outlined.

In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is 0. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it is determined that the small winning combination has not been established in the previous payout determination process. In such a case, it is determined whether or not the re-game winning combination has been established based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process. If the re-game prize is not established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is, and if the re-game prize is established, the re-game setting process is performed and the medal payout process is terminated. In the start waiting process S204 described above, when it is determined that the re-game setting process has been performed, the automatic input process is performed.

On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals as the number of payouts is paid out, and the medal payout process is completed. Regarding the payout of medals Specifically, if the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the number of payouts is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. If the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit, or if the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the number of payouts, the rotating plate for medal payout is driven to eject medals from the hopper device 51. Pay out to the medal tray 50 via the exit 49. In the medal payout process, the number of payouts displayed on the payout number display unit 62 is also changed according to the payout of medals. When the current gaming state is the BB state, the number of payouts is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout counter, and the number of remaining payouts displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted.

Next, the RT state processing in step S212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S501, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT state, and if it is not the RT state, the present process is terminated as it is. If the current game state is the RT state, the process proceeds to step S502, and 1 is added to the value of the RT game number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c. In step S503, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is 999, and if it is not 999, the present process is terminated as it is. When the value of the RT game number counter reaches 999, the game status flag stored in the status information storage area 106c is changed to the general game flag in step S504, and this process ends.

When the general game flag is set in step S504, the game state shifts to the general game state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current game state is the general game state based on the fact that the general game flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the general game state is selected. ..

Next, the BB state processing in step S213 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S602, and it is determined whether or not the BB winning is established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. If the BB prize is established, the process proceeds to step S603, and it is determined whether or not the established BB prize is the BB1 prize. If the BB1 prize is established, the process proceeds to step S604, and the first flag is set in the next flag storage area provided in the state information storage area 106c. If the established BB prize is not the BB1 prize, the process proceeds to step S605 to determine whether or not the BB2 prize has been established. If the BB2 prize is established, the process proceeds to step S606, and the second flag is set in the next flag storage area. If the established BB prize is not the BB2 prize, it means that the BB3 prize has been established, so that the third flag is set in the next flag storage area in step S607.

When the flag is set next time, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared in step S608, and the game status flag stored in the state information storage area 106c in step S609 is cleared. To the BB flag. In step S610, 179 is set in the remaining payout number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c, and 179 is displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61. By performing the processes of steps S608 to S610, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the BB state based on the fact that the BB flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the BB state is selected.

The lottery table for the BB state will be briefly described. As shown in FIG. 14, the lottery table for the BB state has an index value IV = 2 to 7 for winning the push order bell, an index value IV = 8 for winning the common bell, and a non-zero point value PV. Has been done. Therefore, in the BB state, the probability of winning the push order bell is about 1 in 1.1, the probability of winning the common bell is about 1 in 6600, and the probability of losing is about 1 in 12.

Returning to the explanation of the BB state processing, in step S612, when it is determined that the BB winning flag is not set in step S601 and when it is determined that the BB winning is not established in step S602, BB state processing 2 is performed.

In the BB state processing 2, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18, it is determined in step S701 whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If the current gaming state is not the BB state, this process is terminated as it is, and if the current gaming state is the BB state, the process proceeds to step S702, and whether or not the value of the remaining payout counter has become 0. To judge. If the value of the remaining payout counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is. When the value of the remaining payout counter becomes 0, it means that the end condition of the BB state is satisfied. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S703, and whether or not the next flag set is the first flag is determined. judge. When the first flag is set, it means that the end condition of the BB state based on the establishment of the BB1 prize is satisfied. Therefore, in step S704, the game state flag is changed to the RT1 flag and the BB state is ended. .. If the first flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S705, and it is determined whether or not the next set flag is the second flag. When the second flag is set, it means that the end condition of the BB state based on the establishment of the BB2 prize is satisfied. Therefore, in step S706, the game state flag is changed to the RT2 flag and the BB state is ended. .. When the third flag is set instead of the first flag and the second flag, it means that the end condition of the BB state based on the establishment of the BB3 prize is satisfied. Therefore, in step S707, the game state flag is set to the RT3 flag. Change to and end the BB state. When the game status flag is changed, the next flag is cleared in step S708, the value of the RT game number counter is set to 0 in step S709, and this process is terminated.

When the RT1 flag is set in step S704, the gaming state shifts to the RT1 state, and when the RT2 flag is set in step S706, the gaming state shifts to the RT2 state, and the RT3 flag shifts to the RT3 state in step S707. When is set, the game state shifts to the RT3 state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the RT state based on the fact that any one of the RT1 flag to the RT3 flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the RT state is determined. Select.

The lottery table for the RT state will be briefly described. As shown in FIG. 14, the RT state lottery table has only one higher point value PV of IV = 1 that wins the re-game as compared with the general game state lottery table. Therefore, regardless of the transition to the RT1 state, the RT2 state, or the RT3 state, the probability of winning the re-game is only about 1/66000 higher than that in the general game state. Further, in each of the RT states of the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state, there is no difference in the winning probability of the winning combination.

Returning to the explanation of the BB state processing, the state command is set in step S611 when the remaining payout number counter is set to 179 in step S610 and when the BB state processing 2 is performed in step S612. , End this process. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the game state at the end of the game (that is, the game state of the next game), and in step S611, the state information storage area. Set the game status flag set in 106c and the corresponding status command.

Here, the flow of transition of the gaming state will be described.

When the gaming state is the BB state, the BB state ends when the number of medals paid out under the BB state reaches 179, and the gaming state shifts to the RT state. At this time, if the BB state is based on the establishment of the BB1 prize, the game state shifts to the RT1 state, and if the BB state is based on the establishment of the BB2 prize, the game state shifts to the RT2 state, and the BB state shifts to the BB3 prize. If it is based on the establishment, the game state shifts to the RT3 state.

The RT1 state, RT2 state, and RT3 state end in the case where 999 games are played under the corresponding RT state and the case where the BB winning is established. When the game is played 999 times, the game state shifts to the general game state, and when the BB prize is established, the game state shifts to the BB state.

The general game state ends when the BB prize is established. When the BB prize is established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

In the slot machine 10, the main control device 101 manages five types of game states of general game state, RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state, and BB state, and mainly two types of game sections, a normal section and an advantageous section. The control device 101 manages it.

Here, the outline of the game section will be described with reference to FIG.

The normal section is a game section in which a transition lottery for whether or not to shift to an advantageous section can be performed. In the normal section, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the push order bell is won. Transition to Advantageous Section If the lottery is won, the game section shifts to the advantageous section.

The normal section corresponds to each gaming state of the general gaming state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, the RT3 state, and the BB state. In the normal section, since the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the game states at that time are the general game state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state (hereinafter, these are also collectively referred to as "non-BB state". In the case of.), It is expected that about 1.2 medals will be reduced for each game played. Even when the game state at that time is the BB state, it is expected that about 1.2 medals will be reduced for each game played, as in the case of the non-BB state.

The advantageous section is a game section in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 can be notified when the push order bell is won. That is, the advantageous section is a gaming section that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section in that the operation order can be notified. The advantageous section is composed of two game modes, a chance mode and a notification mode. If you win the lottery to shift to the advantageous section in the normal section, you will shift to the chance mode of the advantageous section. When the game is played 1500 times in the advantageous section and when the difference number in the advantageous section reaches 2400, the advantageous section ends regardless of the game mode at that time. The case where the difference number in the advantageous section reaches 2400 is more specifically the case where the number of medals owned by the player in the advantageous section reaches 2400 without becoming 0, in other words, the player in the advantageous section. This is the case where the difference from the base point reaches 2400, starting from the time when the number of medals owned by the player is the smallest.

The chance mode is a game mode in which a transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the notification mode is performed. The chance mode ends when the transition lottery is won and when the value of the RT game number counter reaches a predetermined value under the chance mode. If the transition lottery is won, the mode shifts to the notification mode, and when the value of the RT game counter reaches a predetermined value under the chance mode, not only the chance mode but also the advantageous section ends and the normal section shifts to the normal section. do. In the chance mode, as in the normal section, when the push order bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified. Therefore, in the chance mode, a decrease of about 1.2 medals is expected for each game played regardless of the game state at that time.

The notification mode is a game mode in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified when the push order bell is won. The notification mode ends when the BB state shifted under the notification mode ends. More specifically, the transition from the chance mode to the notification mode is performed in a non-BB state. Then, when the game is played a predetermined number of times in the non-BB state, the winning BB symbol is notified. When the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the winning BB symbol and establishes the BB prize, the game state shifts to the BB state under the notification mode. When the BB state ends, not only the notification mode but also the advantageous section ends and the normal section shifts to the normal section. In the notification mode, when the push order bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified. Therefore, in the notification mode, in the non-BB state, an increase of about 3.5 medals is expected for each game played, and in the BB state, about 5.2 medals are expected for each game played. It is expected that the number of medals will increase.

As described above, the slot machine 10 has a game property in which the number of owned medals is increased by playing in the notification mode.

Hereinafter, various processes performed by the main control device 101 when managing the game section will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 20 and 20 onward. In order to facilitate understanding, various processes performed by the main control device 101 in each game section will be described individually.

First, the processing in the normal section will be described.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the section lottery process. The section lottery process is a process (see step S309, FIG. 13) that is performed after the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed in the lottery process, and is performed at the start stage of the game.

In step S801, it is determined whether or not the BB winning flag is set, and if the BB winning flag is not set, the present process is terminated as it is. If the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S802 to determine whether or not a winning flag other than the BB winning flag is set. If a winning flag other than the BB winning flag is not set, this process ends as it is. If a winning flag other than the BB winning flag is set, that is, if a winning combination is won in a situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, it means that the lottery for transition to the advantageous section has been won. In step S803, the transition flag is set in the section information storage area 106d, and this process ends.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the game section processing. The game section processing is processing performed after the end of the BB state processing (step S214, see FIG. 12), and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S901, it is determined whether or not the BB winning is established. If the BB prize is not established, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether or not the transition flag is set. If the transition flag is set, it means that you have won the transition lottery in this game. In such a case, the advantageous section transition processing shown in steps S903 to S909 is performed.

In the advantageous section transition process, the transition flag is cleared in step S903. In step S904, the advantage flag is set in the game section flag storage area of the section information storage area 106d, and the game section is set as the advantage section. In step S905, 0 is set in the section game number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d, and in step S906, 0 is set in the difference number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d. In step S907, it is confirmed whether the current game state is the RT1 state to the RT3 state based on the game state flag stored in the state information storage area 106c. In step S908, it is confirmed which of the BB1 winning flag and the BB3 winning flag is the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. In the following step S909, the game mode is set based on the current game state and the winning BB.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22A, when the BB1 winning flag is set in the RT1 state, the chance A flag is set in the game mode flag storage area of the section information storage area 106d. When the BB2 winning flag is set in the RT1 state, the chance B flag is set in the game mode flag storage area of the section information storage area 106d. When the BB3 winning flag is set in the RT1 state, the chance C flag is set in the game mode flag storage area of the section information storage area 106d. When the BB1 winning flag is set in the RT2 state, the chance C flag is set in the game mode flag storage area of the section information storage area 106d. When the BB2 winning flag is set in the RT2 state, the chance B flag is set in the game mode flag storage area of the section information storage area 106d. When the BB3 winning flag is set in the RT2 state, the chance A flag is set in the game mode flag storage area of the section information storage area 106d. When the BB1 winning flag is set in the RT3 state, the chance A flag is set in the game mode flag storage area of the section information storage area 106d. When the BB2 winning flag is set in the RT3 state, the chance C flag is set in the game mode flag storage area of the section information storage area 106d. When the BB3 winning flag is set in the RT3 state, the chance B flag is set in the game mode flag storage area of the section information storage area 106d.

If it is determined in step S901 that the BB prize has been established, the process proceeds to step S911 to perform exception handling.

In the exception handling, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23, it is determined in step S1001 whether or not the transition flag is set. If the transition flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1002 and the transition flag is cleared. When the transition flag is not set and when the transition flag is cleared in step S1002, the process proceeds to step S1003, the advantage flag is set in the game section flag storage area of the section information storage area 106d, and the game section is set. Is an advantageous section. In step S1004, 0 is set in the section game number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d, and in step S1005, 0 is set in the difference number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d. In step S1006, the chance A flag is set in the game mode flag storage area of the section information storage area 106d. In step S1007, the exception flag is set in the section information storage area 106d. After that, this process ends.

Returning to the explanation of the game section processing, the case where the advantageous section transition processing is performed, the case where it is determined that the transition flag is not set in step S902, and the case where the exception processing is performed in step S911, The section command is set in step S910, and this process ends. Here, the section command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 to grasp various information about the game section at the end of the game (that is, the game section of the next game, the game mode, etc.), and is a step. In S910, a game section flag, a game mode flag, and a section command corresponding to the values of various counters set in the section information storage area 106d are set.

Next, the processing in the chance mode of the advantageous section will be described.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the section lottery process. The section lottery process is a process (see step S309, FIG. 13) that is performed after the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed in the lottery process, and is performed at the start stage of the game.

In step S1101, it is determined whether or not the rare role has been won. In the slot machine 10, since the watermelon and the cherry are set as the rare combination, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the watermelon winning flag or the cherry winning flag is set. If the rare combination has not been won, this process is terminated as it is, and if the rare combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S1102, and it is determined whether or not the ceiling flag is set. If the ceiling flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1103, and the value of the RT game number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c is confirmed. In step S1104, the transition lottery MAP is referred to.

As shown in FIG. 25A, the transition lottery MAP shows the correspondence between the number of RT games and the winning probability of the transition lottery to the notification mode in each of chance mode A, chance mode B, and chance mode C. It is defined for. In chance mode A, when the number of RT games is 1 to 300, 401 to 500, 601 to 700, 801 to 900, the probability of winning the transition lottery is low, and the number of RT games is 301 to 400, 501 to 600, When it is 701 to 800 and 901 to 999, the winning probability of the transition lottery is high. In chance mode B, when the number of RT games is 1 to 100, 201 to 300, 401 to 500, 601 to 700, 801 to 900, the probability of winning the transition lottery is high, and the number of RT games is 101 to 200, In the case of 301-400, 501-600, 701-800, 901-999, the winning probability of the transition lottery is low. In chance mode C, when the number of RT games is 1 to 100, the winning probability of the transition lottery is extremely high, and when the number of RT games is 101 to 999, the transition lottery is always won.

In step S1105, a transition lottery to the notification mode is performed based on the reference result of the transition lottery MAP, and in step S1106, it is determined whether or not the transition lottery has been won. By the way, if you win a watermelon, if you have a low probability, you will win with a probability of about 1/10, if you have a high probability, you will win with a probability of about 1/3, and if you have a very high probability, you will win. There is a one-half chance of winning. If you win the cherry, if you have a low probability, you will win with a probability of about 1/20, if you have a high probability, you will win with a probability of about 1/10, and if you have a very high probability, you will win about 3. You will win with a one-third chance. If the transition lottery is not won, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the transition lottery is won, the transition flag is set in the section information storage area 106d in step S1107, and the main process is terminated. If it is determined in step S1102 that the ceiling flag is set, the transition flag is set in the section information storage area 106d in step S1107 without performing a transition lottery or the like, and this process ends.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the game section processing. The game section processing is processing performed after the end of the BB state processing (step S214, see FIG. 12), and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S1201, the end determination process is performed.

In the end determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 27, 1 is added to the value of the section game number counter in step S1301, and it is determined in step S1302 whether or not the value of the section game number counter has reached 1500. .. If the value of the section game number counter is not 1500, the process proceeds to step S1305, and it is determined whether or not the re-game winning is established. If the re-game winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S1306, and the difference number adjustment process for changing the value of the difference number counter is performed.

In the difference number adjustment process, the number of medal bets (3 in the present embodiment) is subtracted from the number of medals paid out in this game, and the subtraction result is added to the difference number counter. After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the difference number counter is 0 or more. If the value of the difference number counter is less than 0, the difference number adjustment process is terminated after changing the value of the difference number counter to 0, and if the value of the difference number counter is 0 or more, the difference number is as it is. The adjustment process ends. The reason why the difference number adjustment process is not performed when the re-game winning is established is that the result of subtracting the number of medal bets from the number of medals paid out in this game is 0, so it is necessary to perform the difference number adjustment process. Because there isn't.

When it is determined in step S1305 that the re-game winning is established and when the difference number adjustment process is performed in step S1306, it is determined in step S1307 whether or not the value of the difference number counter is larger than 2400. judge. If the value of the difference number counter is 2400 or less, this process is terminated as it is.

When it is determined in step S1302 that the value of the section game number counter is 1500, and when it is determined in step S1307 that the value of the difference number counter is greater than 2400, the process proceeds to step S1303 and the main controller The section indicator provided in 101 is turned off and off. After that, in step S1304, an advantageous section end process for initializing the section information storage area 106d is performed, and this process ends. In the advantageous section end processing, various flags set in the section information storage area 106d such as the advantageous flag are cleared, and the values of various counters provided in the section information storage area 106d such as the section game number counter are cleared to 0. .. When the advantageous section end processing is performed, the game section shifts from the advantageous section to the normal section.

Returning to the description of the game section processing, in step S1202, it is determined whether or not the current game section is an advantageous section. When it is determined that the current game section is not an advantageous section but a normal section, it means that the advantageous section end processing has been performed in the end determination process of step S1201, so the section command is set in step S1208. This process ends later.

If the current game section is an advantageous section, the process proceeds to step S1203, and it is determined whether or not the transition flag is set. When the transition flag is set, it means that the lottery for transition to the notification mode has been won. Therefore, the transition flag is cleared in step S1204, and the notification mode transition processing shown in steps S1205 to S1207 is performed. .. In the notification mode transition process, the game mode flag stored in the game mode flag storage area is changed to the notification flag in step S1205. In step S1206, 30 is set in the mode game number counter provided in the section information storage area 106d. In step S1207, the section indicator provided in the main control device 101 is turned on. Although detailed description is omitted, the section indicator is provided at a position where it can be visually recognized from the front side when the front door 12 is opened, and the manager of the amusement park or the like is currently using the section indicator depending on the lighting status. It is possible to grasp whether or not the game section of is in the notification mode of the advantageous section. When the notification mode transition process is completed, the section command is set in step S1208 to end this process.

If it is determined in step S1203 that the transition flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1209 to determine whether or not the exception flag is set. If the exception flag is not set, the end determination process 2 is performed in step S1210, and the section command is set in step S1208 to end this process. If the exception flag is set, the section command is set in step S1208 without performing the end determination process 2, and this process ends.

In the end determination process 2, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 28, it is determined in step S1401 whether or not the value of the RT game number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c is 100n (n is a natural number). When the value of the RT game number counter reaches 100n, the process proceeds to step S1402, and the transition lottery MAP is referred to. In step S1403, it is determined whether or not the winning probability of the lottery for shifting to the notification mode is not low. If the winning probability of the lottery for shifting to the notification mode is not low, the advantageous section end process for initializing the section information storage area 106d is performed in step S1404, and this process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S1401 that the value of the RT game number counter is not 100n, the process proceeds to step S1405 to determine whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is 999. When the value of the RT game number counter is 999, it is determined in step S1406 whether or not the ceiling flag is set. If the ceiling flag is not set, the ceiling flag is set in the section information storage area 106d in step S1407.

When it is determined in step S1403 that the winning probability of the lottery for transition to the notification mode is low, when it is determined in step S1405 that the value of the RT game number counter is not 999, and when it is determined in step S1406 that the ceiling flag is set. When it is determined that the setting is made and when the ceiling flag is set in step S1407, the process proceeds to step S1408 to determine whether or not the BB winning is established. If the BB prize is not established, this process is terminated as it is, and if the BB prize is established, the game mode flag stored in the game mode flag storage area is changed to the chance A flag in step S1409. At the same time, an exception flag is set in the section information storage area 106d in step S1410, and this process ends.

Next, the processing in the notification mode of the advantageous section will be described.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the section lottery process. The section lottery process is a process (see step S309, FIG. 13) that is performed after the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed in the lottery process, and is performed at the start stage of the game.

In step S1501, it is determined whether or not the notified flag is set, and if the notified flag is set, the present process is terminated as it is. If the notified flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1502, and it is determined whether or not the rare combination has been won. If the rare role is won, the process proceeds to step S1503, and a lottery for the number of additional games is performed to increase the number of games that can be played in the notification mode. In step S1504, a value corresponding to the result of the additional game number lottery is added to the mode game number counter. After that, this process ends. If it is determined in step S1502 that the rare role has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1505 to determine whether or not the push order bell has been won. If the push order bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the bell winning is notified in step S1506, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S1505 that the push order bell has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1507 to determine whether or not only the BB has been won. If only the BB is won, the present process ends after the caution notification is given in step S1508. Here, the caution notification is a notification for reducing the chance that the player will establish the BB prize in a situation where the BB prize should not be established. The notification mode is arbitrary, but the slot machine 10 outputs a warning sound when two winning BB symbols stop side by side. If a negative determination is made in step S1507, that is, if the BB and another role such as a replay are won, this process is terminated as it is.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the game section processing. The game section processing is processing performed after the end of the BB state processing (step S214, see FIG. 12), and is performed at the end stage of the game.

In step S1601, the above-mentioned end determination process is performed.

In step S1602, it is determined whether or not the current game section is an advantageous section. When it is determined that the current game section is not an advantageous section but a normal section, it means that the advantageous section end processing has been performed in the end determination process of step S1601, so the section command is set in step S1609. This process ends later.

If the current game section is an advantageous section, the process proceeds to step S1603, and it is determined whether or not the BB winning is established. If the BB winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S1604, and it is determined whether or not the end flag is set. If the end flag is not set, 1 is subtracted from the value of the mode game number counter in step S1605, and it is determined in step S1606 whether or not the value of the mode game number counter becomes 0. If the value of the mode game number counter is not 0, this process ends after the section command is set in step S1609. When the value of the mode game number counter becomes 0, it means that the end condition of the notification mode in the non-BB state is satisfied. Therefore, the winning BB is notified in step S1607 and the winning BB is notified in step S1608. The notified flag is set in the section information storage area 106d. After that, the section command is set in step S1609, and this process ends.

When it is determined in step S1603 that the BB prize has been established, it means that the mode has shifted to the notification mode under the BB state, so that the end flag is set in the section information storage area 106d in step S1610. After that, the section command is set in step S1609, and this process ends.

When it is determined in step S1604 that the end flag is set, it means that the current game mode is the notification mode under the BB state. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1611 to determine whether or not the BB state has ended. If the BB state has not ended, it means that the notification mode under the BB state continues, so the section command is set in step S1609, and this process ends. On the other hand, when the BB state ends, it means that the end condition of the notification mode under the BB state is satisfied. Therefore, the section indicator is turned off and off in step S1612, and the section information is stored in step S1613. The advantageous section end processing for initializing the area 106d is performed. After that, the section command is set in step S1609, and this process ends.

Here, the playability of the slot machine 10 will be described.

In this slot machine 10, BB1 is won with a probability of about 1/17, BB2 is won with a probability of about 1/33, and BB3 is won with a probability of about 1/100. The probability of winning any BB is about 1/10. Therefore, in this slot machine 10, there is a very high probability that any BB will be won.

In the BB state, the probability of winning the push order bell is about 1 in 1.1, the probability of winning the common bell is about 1 in 6600, and the probability of losing is about 1 in 12. Although detailed explanation is omitted, if the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified in the game in which the push order bell is won, the bell winning is established with a probability of 1/6, and the bell prize is established in 12 minutes. There is a 5 chance of winning a compensator, and a 5/12 chance of not winning any of them. Therefore, when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, that is, when the state is changed to the BB state in a situation other than the notification mode, it is expected that about 1.2 medals will be reduced for each game. It will be. On the other hand, when the state is shifted to the BB state under the notification mode, an increase of about 5.2 medals can be expected for each game played. Therefore, in the present slot machine 10, when any BB is won, it is desirable that the BB winning flag is carried over at least until the mode shifts to the notification mode, and the BB winning is not established.

When the BB prize is established under the notification mode and the BB state associated with the establishment of the BB prize is completed, the notification mode and the advantageous section are terminated and the normal section is entered (see step S1613, FIG. 30). At this time, if the finished BB state is based on the establishment of the BB1 prize, the state shifts to the RT1 state, and if the finished BB state is based on the establishment of the BB2 prize, the state shifts to the RT2 state and ends. If the BB state is based on the establishment of the BB3 prize, the state shifts to the RT3 state (steps S704, S706, S707, see FIG. 18).

As shown in FIG. 14, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state have a configuration in which there is no difference in the winning probability of each winning combination. Then, in these RT states, if no BB is won, there is a probability of winning some role with a probability of about 1/11, and if any BB is won, about 1/1.2. You will win some role with the probability of.

In the normal section, if any role is won under the situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, it means that the lottery for transition to the advantageous section is won. The probability of winning any BB is about 1/10. Therefore, the first normal section shifted based on the end of the BB state under the notification mode will end the game continuously for about 11 (= 10 + 1).

When the normal section is changed to the advantageous section, the chance mode is started. As shown in FIG. 22A, the chance mode started at this time changes depending on the RT state at that time and the set BB winning flag. For example, when the RT state at that time is the RT1 state, if the BB1 winning flag is set, it starts from chance mode A, if the BB2 winning flag is set, it starts from chance mode B, and BB3 wins. If the flag is set, chance mode C is started.

In the chance mode, when the lottery for transition to the notification mode is won (step S1203, see FIG. 26), the winning probability of the transition lottery is high (hereinafter, also referred to as “high probability state”) or ultra-high probability. When the state of (hereinafter, also referred to as “ultra-high probability state”) ends (see FIGS. 25 and 28), the state ends in. Here, as shown in FIG. 25A, the number of RT games set in the high-probability state or the ultra-high-probability state is different between the chance modes A, the chance mode B, and the chance mode C. Therefore, if the first advantageous section (hereinafter, also referred to as “advantageous section 1”) is not won in the lottery for transition to the notification mode, the end time changes depending on the chance mode in which the player is staying. Specifically, in the case of chance mode A, the advantageous section 1 ends in the 400th game, and in the case of chance mode B or chance mode C, the advantageous section 1 ends in the 100th game.

If the advantageous section ends without shifting to the notification mode, the BB winning flag is still set because the BB winning is not established. Therefore, in the second and subsequent normal sections, there is a probability of winning some role with a probability of about 1 / 1.2, and the game ends in almost one game.

Since the type of winning BB does not change in the second advantageous section (hereinafter, also referred to as "advantageous section 2") and the subsequent advantageous section, the chance mode is the same as the chance mode shifted in the advantageous section 1. Transition. If the lottery for transition to the notification mode is not won, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), the advantageous section ends in the 600th and 800th games in the chance mode A, and the chance mode B may be used. In the case of 300, 500, 700, 900 games, the advantageous section ends, and in the chance mode C, the advantageous section ends in the 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 games.

Transition to notification mode in chance mode A or chance mode B When the value of the RT game counter reaches 999 as a result of continuing to be out of the lottery, the gaming state shifts from one of the RT states to the general gaming state. (See FIG. 16), the ceiling flag is set (see step S1407, FIG. 28). By setting the ceiling flag, in the 1000th game or later after the transition to the RT state, if the rare role is won, the lottery for transition to the notification mode is won (see FIG. 24). As shown in FIG. 14, since the probability of winning a rare role is about 1/25, in the game after the 1000th game after shifting to the RT state, there is a probability of about 1/25 to switch to the notification mode. Win a transition lottery.

Transition to notification mode in chance mode When a lottery is won, the mode shifts from chance mode to notification mode (see FIG. 26). When the mode is changed to the notification mode, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the bell winning when the push order bell is won is notified, so that the RT1 state, the RT2 state, the RT3 state, and the general game Regardless of the state, an increase of about 3.5 medals can be expected for each game played. The notification mode under such a non-BB state continues the game (30 + A). A is the number of additional games added when the rare role is won (see FIG. 29).

Here, the advantageous section also ends when the game is played 1500 times in the advantageous section and when the difference number reaches 2400 (see FIG. 27). It takes about 686 (= 2400 / 3.5) games to reach the difference of 2400 in the non-BB state under the notification mode. As shown in FIG. 25B, the maximum number of games staying in the chance mode is the (400-B) game in the advantageous section 1 of the chance mode A. B is the number of games stayed in the first normal section. Therefore, in this slot machine 10, when comparing the frequency with which the advantageous section ends after 1500 games are played and the frequency with which the difference number reaches 2400 and the advantageous section ends, the difference number is 2400. The frequency of reaching and ending the advantageous section is higher. In other words, it can be said that the slot machine 10 secures a sufficient number of games to reach the difference number of 2400 and end the advantageous section.

When the notification mode in the non-BB state ends, more specifically, when the value of the mode game number counter becomes 0, the winning BB symbol is notified. Then, when the BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state under the notification mode. In the situation where the value of the mode game number counter is not 0, a caution notice is given when only BB is won, that is, when it is possible to establish a BB prize (see step S1508, FIG. 29). If the BB prize is established despite the caution notification, the game state shifts to the BB state, so that the game can be played in the non-BB state corresponding to the value of the mode game number counter. The remaining number of games is invalidated. Further, in the game round after the winning BB symbol is notified, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified even if the push order bell is won (see step S1608 in FIG. 30 and step S1501 in FIG. 29). Therefore, in the non-BB state under the notification mode, it is desirable to avoid the establishment of the BB prize when the caution notification is performed, and to promptly establish the BB prize when the winning BB symbol is notified.

When the state shifts to the BB state in the notification mode, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified, so that the push order bell or the common bell is won and the bell prize is established, or both roles are won. Either the prize will not be established without it. The BB state ends when the number of medals paid out under the BB state reaches 179. Therefore, when the state shifts to the BB state under the notification mode, an increase of about 117 medals can be expected by the end of the BB state.

Next, the chance mode will be described with reference to FIG.

Chance mode A is a game mode in which when the number of RT games is 301-400, 501-600, 701-800, 901-999, the winning probability of the transition lottery is high. Therefore, when staying in the chance mode A, the frequency of shifting to the notification mode increases in the number of RT games.

The chance mode B is a game mode in which the winning probability of the transition lottery is high when the number of RT games is 1 to 100, 201 to 300, 401 to 500, 601 to 700, and 801 to 900. Therefore, when staying in the chance mode B, the frequency of shifting to the notification mode increases in the number of RT games. Further, in the chance mode B, when compared with the chance mode A, the period of the high probability state is set as much as 1 to 100, and in addition, the chance mode B becomes the high probability state 100 games earlier than the chance mode A. Is set to. Therefore, when the player shifts to the chance mode B, it can be expected that the game shifts to the notification mode with a smaller number of games than when the chance mode A shifts.

Chance mode C is a game mode in which when the number of RT games is 1 to 100, the winning probability of the transition lottery is in an ultra-high probability state, and when the number of RT games is 101 or more, the transition lottery is always won. Therefore, when shifting to chance mode C, it can be expected to shift to the notification mode with a smaller number of games than when shifting to chance mode A or chance mode B.

As described above, the number of games expected to be required for the transition from the chance mode to the notification mode decreases in the order of chance mode A → chance mode B → chance mode C. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, shifting to the chance mode C more is the key to increasing the number of medals.

Further, when 100 games are viewed as one game period, a state of a high probability state or higher is set in any of the chance modes in each game period up to 1000 games. For example, in the game period of 1 to 100 games, the chance mode B is in the high probability state, and the chance mode C is in the ultra-high probability state. Similarly, in the game period of 101 to 200 games, if the chance mode is C, the winning is confirmed. With such a configuration, it is possible to expect the player to shift to the notification mode regardless of the number of games.

Here, the relationship between the chance mode of staying in one advantageous section and the chance mode of shifting to the next advantageous section will be described.

If the advantageous section ends without shifting to the notification mode, the winning BB does not change, so the chance mode for shifting to the next advantageous section does not change either.

When the BB state under the notification mode ends and the advantageous section ends, the chance mode for shifting to the next advantageous section is the RT state at that time and the set BB as shown in FIG. 22A. Determined by the winning flag. Here, the fact that the RT state at that time is the RT1 state means that the previous BB state was based on the establishment of the BB1 prize, and that the RT state at that time is the RT2 state is the above. It means that the BB state was based on the establishment of the BB2 prize, and that the RT state at that time was the RT3 state means that the previous BB state was based on the establishment of the BB3 prize. That is, in the slot machine 10, it can be said that the chance mode in the next advantageous section is determined by the first winning BB type and the next winning BB type.

More specifically, if the player wins in the order of BB1 → BB1, the chance mode in the next advantageous section becomes chance mode A, and if the player wins in the order of BB1 → BB2, the chance mode in the next advantageous section becomes. Is the chance mode B, and if the player wins in the order of BB1 → BB3, the chance mode in the next advantageous section becomes the chance mode C. If the player wins in the order of BB2 → BB1, the chance mode in the next advantageous section becomes chance mode C, and if the player wins in the order of BB2 → BB2, the chance mode in the next advantageous section becomes chance mode B. If the player wins in the order of BB2 → BB3, the chance mode in the next advantageous section becomes the chance mode A. If the player wins in the order of BB3 → BB1, the chance mode in the next advantageous section becomes chance mode A, and if the player wins in the order of BB3 → BB2, the chance mode in the next advantageous section becomes chance mode C. If the player wins in the order of BB3 → BB3, the chance mode in the next advantageous section becomes the chance mode B.

Further, in this slot machine 10, the probability of winning any BB is about 1/10, and the BB types at the time of winning are about 60% for BB1, about 30% for BB2, and about 10 for BB3. It becomes%. The event of transitioning from chance mode A to chance mode A occurs in the case of winning in the order of BB1 → BB1, the case of winning in the order of BB2 → BB3, and the case of winning in the order of BB3 → BB1. The event of transitioning from chance mode A to chance mode B occurs in the case of winning in the order of BB1 → BB2, the case of winning in the order of BB2 → BB2, and the case of winning in the order of BB3 → BB3. The event of transitioning from chance mode A to chance mode C occurs in the case of winning in the order of BB1 → BB3, the case of winning in the order of BB2 → BB1, and the case of winning in the order of BB3 → BB2. Therefore, when staying in chance mode A, the chance mode types to be shifted in the next advantageous section are about 60% for chance mode A and about 29% for chance mode B, as shown in FIG. 22 (c). Chance mode C is about 11%. Similarly, when staying in chance mode B, the chance mode types to be shifted in the next advantageous section are about 12% for chance mode A and about 29% for chance mode B, as shown in FIG. 22 (c). , Chance mode C is about 59%. When staying in chance mode C, as shown in FIG. 22 (c), the chance mode types to be shifted in the next advantageous section are about 54% for chance mode A, about 26% for chance mode B, and chance mode. C is about 20%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22B, the ratio of staying in each chance mode is about 45% in chance mode A, about 28% in chance mode B, and about 27% in chance mode C.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, the transition destination of the chance mode is defined by the winning order of the BB. Therefore, there is a concern that the player may try to aim at the chance mode C by ignoring the above-mentioned playability.

Explaining with a specific example, when the BB state based on the establishment of the BB1 prize is completed, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In the RT1 state, if the BB3 winning flag is carried over, the mode shifts to chance mode C. Since the player himself knows that the previous winning BB was BB1 by establishing the BB1 prize, the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in order to establish the BB1 prize in the RT1 state. Then, when the BB1 prize is not established, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in order to establish the BB2 prize. If neither the BB1 prize nor the BB2 prize is established, there is a high possibility that the BB3 winning flag has been set, so the game is continued as it is. For example, when the BB1 prize is established, the above operation is performed again in order to shift to the RT1 state again.

If the above-mentioned aim is made, the playability of the slot machine 10 becomes meaningless. Therefore, in this slot machine 10, processing is performed to reduce the chance of the above-mentioned aiming being made.

Specifically, when the BB prize is established in the normal section, exception handling is performed to shift to chance mode A, and an exception flag is set (see FIG. 23). Then, in the game section processing in the chance mode, since the exception flag is set, the end determination processing 2 is not performed (see FIG. 26). As a result, the chance mode A that shifts based on the establishment of the BB prize does not end based on the number of RT games, and continues until the shift to the notification mode. If the end determination process 2 is not performed, the ceiling flag is not set even if the number of RT games is 999. Therefore, the chance mode A, which has been shifted based on the establishment of the BB prize, is not confirmed to shift to the notification mode even if the rare role is won in the general gaming state after the end of the RT state. Further, even when the BB prize is established in the chance mode instead of the normal section, the end determination process 2 changes to the chance mode A and sets the exception flag (see FIG. 28).

As described above, if the BB prize is established in a mode other than the notification mode for the purpose of aiming, etc., not only the game in the chance mode B and the chance mode C cannot be performed, but also the game in the chance mode A is more than necessary. As a result, the number of games that can be played under the notification mode may decrease, and further, there is a possibility that the maximum number of times of the advantageous section of 1500 times may be reached under chance mode A.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The transition lottery MAP that defines the correspondence between the number of RT games and the winning probability of the transition lottery to the notification mode is stored, and the winning probability changes depending on the number of RT games when the rare role is won. In the configuration in which the information regarding the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous section is deleted when the advantageous section is terminated, the information regarding the instruction function temporarily stored in one advantageous section is referred to in the next advantageous section. It was difficult to associate one advantageous section with the next advantageous section. Therefore, the slot machine 10 is provided with an RT state in which it is possible to stay in both the advantageous section and the normal section, and to stay across the advantageous section and the normal section. Then, the transition lottery MAP that defines the correspondence between the number of RT games and the winning probability of the transition lottery to the notification mode is stored, and the winning probability changes depending on the number of RT games when the rare role is won. bottom. With such a configuration, it is possible to associate one advantageous section with the next advantageous section, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, since the RT state ends and the game shifts to the general game state when the number of RT games reaches 999, the RT game counter has a function for changing the winning probability of the lottery for shifting to the notification mode. Is possible, and there is no need to prepare a new counter for counting the number of games. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while suppressing the increase in the storage capacity.

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The advantageous section ends when the BB state ends under the notification mode. That is, when the notification mode ends, the advantageous section ends instead of shifting to the chance mode. In the slot machine 10 capable of associating the advantageous section of 1 with the next advantageous section, the notification mode of 1 and the next notification mode can be set by configuring the slot machine 10 to shift to the notification mode a plurality of times in the advantageous section of 1. There is no need to configure the configuration to associate with. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the advantageous section ends with the maximum number of games.

When the transition to the notification mode ends in the high probability state or the ultra-high probability state, the advantageous section ends under the chance mode. Further, in the transition lottery MAP, the transition lottery state to the notification mode is set so that the interval until the end of the high probability state or the ultra-high probability state is 400 games or less. With such a configuration, it is possible to shift to the advantageous section a plurality of times before the end of the RT state. As a result, in a configuration in which the advantageous section ends with the maximum number of games, the chance that the number of games that can be played under the notification mode decreases as a result of the chance mode continuing longer than necessary can be reduced. It will be possible. Further, in such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the advantageous section from ending without staying in the high-probability state and the ultra-high-probability state. Therefore, even if the advantageous section is started from the low-probability state, the game is played. It is possible to prevent a person from diminishing his or her willingness to play.

After shifting from the RT state to the general gaming state, if the rare role is won, the mode will shift to the notification mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to add a function as a ceiling for shifting to the notification mode to the 999th game in which the RT state ends. Further, since the number of games that shift from the normal section to the chance mode (advantageous section) changes depending on the lottery result of the winning combination, it is possible to change the number of games in the advantageous section when the ceiling function is activated. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

A transition lottery MAP was set up that defines the correspondence between the number of RT games and the winning probability of the transition lottery to the notification mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the ease of shifting to the notification mode in the predetermined number of games in the advantageous section depending on the number of RT games at that time. As shown in FIG. 25 (b), even when viewed only in chance mode A, it depends on the number of games required to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section and the number of advantageous sections. This is because the number of games in the advantageous section, which is in a high probability state, changes. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous in the advantageous section.

A transition lottery MAP for chance mode A, a transition lottery MAP for chance mode B, and a transition lottery MAP for chance mode C are provided, and the transition lottery MAP referred to by the type of winning BB changes. .. With such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the association between one advantageous section and the next advantageous section, and even if the number of RT games is the same, the winning probability of the transition to the notification mode is changed. It becomes possible to make it. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous in the advantageous section. Further, which BB is won is determined by the operation timing of the start lever 41 by the player. Therefore, with such a configuration, the player can be actively involved in the playability.

The number of RT games in the high-probability state or the ultra-high-probability state is different between the chance mode A, the chance mode B, and the chance mode C. With such a configuration, it is expected that the lottery state when the rare role is won is a high probability state or an ultra-high probability state, and that an advantageous section is started in chance mode B or chance mode C. However, it is possible to have the player play the game, and it is possible to improve the game interest. This is because, in the configuration in which the advantageous section ends with the maximum number of games, the number of games that can be played under the notification mode will decrease unless the mode is shifted to the notification mode with a small number of games. Further, when 100 games are viewed as one game period, a state of a high probability state or higher is set in any of the chance modes in each game period up to 1000 games. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player has a diminished motivation to play. For example, if a game period in which the probability is low is set regardless of the chance mode, there is a concern that the player may avoid the game in the above game period. Further, in such a configuration, it is possible to make the player guess the chance mode type and the winning BB based on the lottery state at that time, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game in the chance mode.

Only one BB winning flag is carried over, and if the BB winning flag is carried over and the BB winning is won, the BB winning is invalidated. Then, when the BB prize is established and the state shifts to the BB state, the RT state ends. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform a transition lottery to the notification mode based on the same transition lottery MAP until the BB winning is established. Further, in such a configuration, it is possible to play the game while guessing which BB is won, and it is possible to suppress the monotonousness of the game.

Three types of RT states, RT1 state, RT2 state, and RT3 state, are provided, and the transition destination of the chance mode changes depending on the staying RT state and the winning BB. With such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the association between one advantageous section and the next advantageous section, and even if the number of RT games is the same, the winning probability of the transition to the notification mode is changed. It becomes possible to make it. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous in the advantageous section.

When the BB state based on the establishment of the BB1 prize ends, it shifts to the RT1 state, when the BB state based on the establishment of the BB2 prize ends, it shifts to the RT2 state, and when the BB state based on the establishment of the BB3 prize ends, it shifts to the RT3 state. It was configured to shift to. With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to grasp the RT state in which he / she is staying, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game through understanding the game playability. Further, the configuration is such that the RT state of 1 does not shift to the other RT state, and the RT state ends when the game is played 999 times and when the BB prize is established. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game playability from becoming complicated. If the configuration is such that the RT state of 1 can be changed to another RT state, the RT state may change in the advantageous section of 1, and the player grasps which chance mode he / she is staying in. This is because there is a possibility that it will not be possible.

The winning BB that shifts to chance mode B or chance mode C changes depending on the RT state in which the person is staying. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player play the game while thinking about which BB is desirable to win, and it is possible to suppress the monotony of the game. Further, with such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the playability of the slot machine 10 is impaired. For example, if the BB3 is won, it is possible to shift to the chance mode C regardless of the RT state at that time. However, in such a configuration, it is possible that the player intentionally establishes the BB1 prize or the BB2 prize in order to assume that the BB3 winning flag is carried over.

When the BB prize is established in the normal section and the chance mode, the exception flag is set and the mode is changed to the chance mode A. Then, when the exception flag is set, the advantageous section does not end under the chance mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player intentionally establishes the BB prize in a situation where the player is not in the notification mode. In the case where the advantageous section ends with the maximum number of games, the maximum number of games that can be played in the notification mode is defined by the number of games played in the chance mode. For this reason, if the advantageous section does not end in the chance mode, there is a high possibility that the number of games that can be played in the notification mode will decrease. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance of impairing the playability of the slot machine 10, which has a chance mode and a notification mode, and the winning probability of the transition to the notification mode changes depending on the winning BB. It becomes possible to improve.

In the BB state, the rare role is not won, so that the chance mode does not shift to the notification mode in the BB state. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player intentionally establishes the BB prize in the normal section or the chance mode. This is because when the BB prize is established in the chance mode, it is equivalent to losing the game in the advantageous section by the number of games required to end the BB state.

In the BB state, the push order bell and the common bell are won. With such a configuration, in the normal section and the chance mode, the number of owned medals cannot be expected to increase even if the state is changed to the BB state, and in the notification mode, the number of owned medals can be expected to increase when the state is changed to the BB state. Can be. As a result, it is possible to urge the player to establish the BB prize in the notification mode, and it is possible to avoid that the playability of the slot machine 10 prepared at the time is wasted.

The content is not limited to the description of each of the above-described embodiments, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(1) In the above embodiment, the winning probability of the winning combination does not differ in each RT state of the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state. However, a lottery table corresponding to each RT state is prepared and each RT. The winning probability of the winning combination may be different depending on the state.

(2) In the above embodiment, when the BB winning flag and another winning flag are set, the normal section is shifted to the chance mode. In addition to this, the BB winning flag is set. Even if another winning flag is set in a situation where it has not been set, the configuration may be such that the normal section shifts to the chance mode.

(3) In the above embodiment, the configuration is such that the state shifts to the RT state after the end of the BB state, but when the state shifts to the general game state after the end of the BB state and the RT transition prize is established under the general game state. It may be configured to shift to the RT state. At this time, when three types of RT transition combinations are provided, it is possible to achieve the same effects as in the above embodiment.

(4) In the above embodiment, three types of RT states of RT1 state, RT2 state, and RT3 state are provided, but only one type of RT state may be provided, or two types or four or more types may be provided. It may be configured to provide the RT state of.

(5) In the above embodiment, three types of BBs of BB1, BB2, and BB3 are provided, but only one type of BB may be provided, or two or four or more types of BBs may be provided. May be.

(6) In the above embodiment, the same BB state is set regardless of which of the BB1 winning, the BB2 winning, and the BB3 winning is established, but the BB state may be changed to a different degree of advantage. As the BB states having different degrees of advantage, for example, the number of medals paid out at the end of the BB state may be different, or the probability of being out of order and the expected number of medals paid out per game may be different.

(7) In the above embodiment, when the lottery for shifting to the notification mode ends in the high probability state or the ultra-high probability state, the advantageous section ends under the chance mode, but the configuration is limited to this. The end condition for ending the advantageous section under the chance mode is arbitrary.

For example, when the value of the RT game number counter becomes a value that is a natural number multiple of 100, the advantageous section ends under the chance mode.

For example, when the lottery for shifting to the notification mode is performed a predetermined number of times, for example, once, the advantageous section ends under the chance mode.

For example, the end lottery for whether or not to end the advantageous section is performed under the chance mode, and the advantageous section ends under the chance mode when the end lottery is won.

(8) In the above embodiment, in the chance mode A and the chance mode B, the transition to the notification mode lottery state changes every 100 games, but it is needless to say that the configuration is not limited to this. Nor. For example, in chance mode A, 1 to 700 games are set to a low probability state and 701 to 999 games are set to a high probability state, and in chance mode B, 1 to 50 and 201 to 500 games are set to a low probability state, and other games are set. The number of games may be set to a high probability state.

(9) In the above embodiment, the transition lottery MAP that defines the correspondence between the number of RT games and the winning probability of the transition lottery to the notification mode is provided, but the configuration is not limited to this. , The same as the above-described embodiment when the correspondence information that defines the correspondence relationship between the number of RT games and the processing content in the advantageous section is provided and the processing is performed in the advantageous section using the correspondence information. It can be expected to have an effect.

For example, the correspondence information that defines the correspondence relationship between the number of RT games and the winning probability of the number of additional games lottery is provided.

For example, it is configured to provide correspondence information that defines the correspondence relationship between the number of RT games and the number of additional games selected by the number of additional games lottery.

For example, it is configured to provide correspondence information that defines the correspondence relationship between the number of RT games and whether or not to perform a lottery for shifting to the notification mode. Specifically, in FIG. 25 (a), the section defined as low probability is not executed in the transition lottery, the section defined as high probability is defined as the transition lottery, and the section defined as ultra-high probability is in the notification mode. The transition is confirmed.

For example, in a configuration in which the winning probability of the transition lottery changes based on the points acquired up to the transition lottery, the correspondence information that defines the correspondence relationship between the number of RT games and the ease of acquiring points is provided. Correspondence information that defines the correspondence relationship between the number of RT games and the acquired point value may be provided.

For example, in a configuration in which the number of games that can be played under the notification mode changes based on the points acquired by the time of transition to the notification mode, the correspondence information that defines the correspondence relationship between the number of RT games and the ease of acquiring points is provided. It will be provided. Correspondence information that defines the correspondence relationship between the number of RT games and the acquired point value may be provided.

(10) In the above embodiment, the exception flag is cleared when the advantageous section ends, but it may be cleared when the mode shifts to the notification mode. Even in the case of such a configuration, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

In addition, a configuration in which the exception flag is cleared after a predetermined number of games such as 300 games after the exception flag is set, or a configuration in which the exception flag is cleared after a predetermined condition such as winning a rare role 10 times after setting the exception flag is satisfied. May be. Even with these configurations, it is possible to extend the period of stay in the advantageous section under the chance mode compared to the case where the exception flag is not set, and there is an opportunity to intentionally establish the BB prize. It is possible to reduce it.

(11) In the above embodiment, when the BB prize is established in the normal section and the chance mode, the player shifts to the chance mode A in which the degree of advantage is low and the advantageous section does not end under the chance mode. The advantageous section may not end but the chance mode may not be changed, or the advantageous section may end after shifting to the chance mode A.

(12) In the above embodiment, when the BB state ends under the notification mode, the notification mode and the advantageous section end, but when the value of the mode game counter becomes 0, the notification mode is advantageous. It may be configured such that the section ends. That is, the configuration may be such that the state does not shift to the BB state under the notification mode. In such a configuration, when the value of the RT game number counter reaches 9999, the RT state may be changed to the general game state.

(13) In the above embodiment, the playability of the notification mode in the non-BB state is arbitrary. For example, it may be configured to continue based on a predetermined continuation rate and notify the combination of winning BB symbols when it is determined not to continue. Further, the notification mode in the non-BB state may not be terminated based on the number of games, but may be terminated based on the number of payouts or the difference number.

(14) In the above embodiment, when the lottery for shifting to the notification mode is won, the notification mode is started in the non-BB state, but the notification mode may be started in the BB state.

Specifically, when the lottery for shifting to the notification mode is won, the combination of the winning BB symbols is notified, and the player is awarded the BB prize. In the BB state, if it is based on the establishment of the BB1 prize, a continuous lottery that wins at a rate of 60% is performed, and if it is based on the establishment of a BB2 prize, a continuous lottery that wins at a rate of 70% is performed. If it is based on the establishment of the BB3 prize, a continuous lottery will be held at a rate of 80%. If the lottery is not continued, the notification mode and the advantageous section are terminated after the BB state is completed. If the continuous lottery is won, the notification mode and the advantageous section are continued. Then, when the BB is won, the combination of the winning BB symbols is notified, and the player is made to win the BB prize.

Here, in the above specific example, if the end condition of the notification mode is defined as a predetermined BB winning such as BB3 winning when the transition lottery to the notification mode is won instead of the continuous lottery, one advantage is 1. It is possible to enhance the relationship between the section and the next advantageous section.

For example, in the case of shifting from the chance mode C to the notification mode, the notification mode and the advantageous section are terminated when the BB3 is won, or more specifically, when the BB state based on the establishment of the BB3 prize is completed. With such a configuration, BB consecutive villas will occur at a loop rate of 90% in one advantageous section. Then, since the RT3 state is reached after the end of the BB state based on the establishment of the BB3 prize, the chance mode C can be re-shifted at a rate of 30% in the next advantageous section (see FIGS. 22A and 14). ).

(15) In the above embodiment, when the BB prize is established in the normal section and the chance mode, the advantage section does not end under the chance mode, so that the player can intentionally establish the BB prize. However, instead of or in addition to this, the above opportunity may be reduced by the symbol arrangement. For example, in the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, the BB1 symbol, the BB2 symbol, and the BB3 symbol are the same symbol. Then, in the right reel 32R, the BB1 symbol, the BB2 symbol, and the BB3 symbol are set to different symbols, and are arranged side by side in a predetermined order like the BB1 symbol, the BB3 symbol, and the BB2 symbol. With such a configuration, if the player fails to push the button, the BB prize that he / she does not want to be established will be established, so that the above opportunity can be reduced.

(16) In the above embodiment, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the push order bell is won in the chance mode, but the configuration is such that the notification is performed with a lower probability than in the notification mode. good.

(17) In the above embodiment, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 can be notified when the section shifts to the advantageous section, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the operation timing of the predetermined stop switch is notified. The configuration may be such that the operation timing and the operation method are notified. That is, the advantageous section may be a game section in which the instruction function of the stop switch can be operated. In addition, the normal section may be a game section in which the instruction function of the stop switch for establishing the small winning combination does not operate.

(18) The combination of each symbol that wins a prize in the above embodiment is an example, and is not limited to the combination of these symbols. In addition, the number of combinations of symbols that can be won is arbitrary.

(19) In the above embodiment, the slot machine having the BB state has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the slot machine may be a slot machine having the RB state, or the BB state and the RB state. It may be a slot machine equipped with both. Further, the slot machine may have other gaming states such as a CB state and an MB state.

(20) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the start command is generated after three medals have been bet, but the start command is issued even after one bet or two bets. Needless to say, it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred. Further, the BB may be won in the two-bet game, and the three-bet game may be performed in a state where the BB won in the two-bet is carried over.

(21) In the above-described embodiment, as the privilege to be granted, in addition to the privilege of shifting the game state and the privilege of re-gaming, the privilege of paying out medals is provided, but the configuration is limited to such a configuration. Rather, the configuration may be such that some privilege is given to the player. For example, a prize other than the medal may be paid out instead of the privilege of paying out the medal. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages medals owned by a player by credit, an increase in credited medals corresponds to granting a privilege.

(22) In the above embodiment, a slot machine in which three reels are provided in parallel and one line is provided as an effective line has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and for example, five reels are arranged in parallel. It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having 5 effective lines.

(23) In the above embodiment, a specific example of the slot machine 10 is shown, but it may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, among the slot machines, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having ball throwing and ball payout functions such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a game machine is used instead of a slot machine, only the ball can be treated as a game value in the game hall, which is a game value seen in the current game hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the locations where game machines are installed can be solved.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiment are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

Pachinko machine A1. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
As a game state, an advantageous state (advantageous section) in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be operated, a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate, and a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate. Have,
When the game is played a predetermined upper limit number of times (1500 times) in the advantageous state, the advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state (advantageous section ending function S1304 of the main control device 101). When,
When terminating the advantageous state, erasing means for erasing the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous state (functions S1304, S1404 for initializing the section information storage area 106d of the main control device 101). With S1613)
A specific gaming state (for example, RT1 state) capable of staying in both the advantageous state and the normal state and being able to stay across the advantageous state and the normal state is provided.
A storage means (RT game number counter) for storing the number of games played in the specific game state, and
When the number of games played in the specific game state reaches the specified number of times (999), the specific game state end means (RT end function S504 of the main control device 101) for ending the specific game state, and
Correspondence information storage means (for example, transition lottery MAP for chance mode A) that stores correspondence information (for example, transition lottery MAP for chance mode A) that defines the correspondence between the number of games played in the specific game state and the processing content of the instruction function in the advantageous state. It is equipped with ROM 105) of the main controller 101.
A gaming machine characterized in that the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on the number of games played in the specific gaming state.

According to this gaming machine, correspondence information that defines the correspondence relationship between the number of games played in the specific gaming state and the processing content of the instruction function in the advantageous state is stored, and the number of games played in the specific gaming state is used. The processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state changes. In the configuration in which the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous state is deleted when the advantageous state is terminated, the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored in one advantageous state is referred to in the next advantageous state. It was difficult to relate one advantageous state to the next advantageous state. Therefore, in this gaming machine, a specific gaming state is provided in which it is possible to stay in both the advantageous state and the normal state, and it is possible to stay across the advantageous state and the normal state. Then, the correspondence information that defines the correspondence relationship between the number of games played in the specific game state and the processing content of the instruction function in the advantageous state is stored, and the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state is performed according to the number of games played in the specific game state. Is changed. With such a configuration, it is possible to associate one advantageous state with the next advantageous state, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, since the specific game state is configured to end when the number of games played in the specific game state reaches the specified number of times, the storage means for storing the number of games played in the specific game state is used as a processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state. It is possible to add a function for changing the number of games, and it is not necessary to newly prepare a storage means for storing the number of games. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while suppressing the increase in the storage capacity.

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Pachinko machine A2. In the gaming machine A1, the advantageous state includes a first gaming mode (chance mode) and a second gaming mode (notification mode) in which the instruction function operates more frequently than the first gaming mode. A second advantageous state ending means (advantageous section ending function S1613 of the main control device 101) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state when the second gaming mode ends is provided. A game machine to play.

According to this gaming machine, the advantageous state has a first gaming mode and a second gaming mode in which the instruction function operates more frequently than the first gaming mode, and the second gaming mode ends. If this happens, the advantageous state ends and the normal state is entered. In this gaming machine capable of associating the advantageous state of 1 with the next advantageous state, the second game mode of 1 can be set by configuring the game machine so that the advantageous state of 1 can be shifted to the second game mode a plurality of times in the advantageous state of 1. It is not necessary to configure the configuration to associate with the next second game mode. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the advantageous state ends with the maximum number of games.

Game machine A3. The gaming machine A2 includes a third advantageous state ending means (advantageous section ending function S1404 of the main control device 101) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state in the first gaming mode, and the specific gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to shift to the advantageous state a plurality of times between the transition to and the end of the transition to the above-mentioned advantageous state.

According to the present gaming machine, the advantageous state may end without shifting to the second gaming mode, and the advantageous state may be shifted to the advantageous state a plurality of times between the transition to the specific gaming state and the termination. With such a configuration, in a configuration in which the advantageous state ends with the maximum number of games, the number of games that can be played under the second game mode is reduced as a result of the first game mode continuing longer than necessary. It is possible to reduce the chance of getting rid of it.

Pachinko machine A4. The gaming machine A3 includes a transition determining means (transition lottery function S1105 of the main control device 101) that determines whether or not to shift from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode. When the transition determination is made in the game times after the specific gaming state ending means ends the specific gaming state, it is determined to shift from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode. Pachinko machine.

According to this gaming machine, when a specified number of games are played in a specific gaming state and the specific gaming state ends, the transition from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode is made if a transition determination is made in subsequent gaming times. .. With such a configuration, it is possible to add a function as a ceiling for shifting to the second game mode to a predetermined number of games in a specific game state. In addition, the specific gaming state can stay across the advantageous state and the normal state, and the configuration can be changed to the advantageous state a plurality of times between the transition to the specific gaming state and the end. It is possible to change the number of games in an advantageous state when the ceiling function is activated. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Pachinko machine A5. In any of the gaming machines A2 to A4, the corresponding information storage means is determined by the number of games played in the specific gaming state and the ease of transition from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode. A gaming machine characterized in that it stores information on ease of migration related to the game and information on the correspondence that defines the correspondence between the two.

According to this gaming machine, the corresponding information storage means has a correspondence relationship between the number of games played in a specific gaming state and the ease of transition information related to the ease of transition from the first game mode to the second game mode. Correspondence information that defines is stored. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the ease of transition to the second game mode in a predetermined game time in an advantageous state depending on the number of games played in the specific game state at that time. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game in the advantageous state from becoming monotonous.

Pachinko machine A6. The gaming machine A5 is provided with a transition determining means (shift lottery function S1105 of the main control device 101) for determining whether or not to shift from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode, and the transition ease information. As a result, at least a first determination state in which it is easy to determine that the transition determination means shifts to the second game mode and a second determination state in which it is difficult to determine that the transition determination means shifts to the second game mode. A gaming machine characterized by having a structure to have.

According to the present gaming machine, in the first game mode, it is determined that the first game mode is easily determined to shift to the second game mode based on the number of games played in the specific game state, and the first game mode is determined to shift to the second game mode. There is a second judgment state that is difficult to be made. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player play the game while expecting that the transition judgment is performed in the first judgment state and that the advantageous state is started from the first judgment state. It is possible to improve the interest. In a configuration in which the advantageous state ends with the maximum number of games, the number of games that can be played under the second game mode will decrease unless the player shifts to the second game mode with a small number of games. Is.

Pachinko machine A7. The gaming machine A6 is provided with an advantageous state fourth end means (advantageous section end function S1404 of the main control device 101) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state after the first determination state is completed. A gaming machine featuring.

According to the gaming machine, the advantageous state ends after the first determination state ends. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid ending the advantageous state without staying in the first determination state. For example, when the advantageous state is started from the second determination state, the player can play a game. It is possible to avoid diminishing motivation.

Pachinko machine A8. A gaming machine characterized in that, in any of the gaming machines A1 to A7, a plurality of the corresponding information is stored in advance in the corresponding information storage means.

According to this gaming machine, since a plurality of correspondence information is stored in advance, it is possible to diversify the association between one advantageous state and the next advantageous state.

Pachinko machine A9. In the gaming machine A8, the first correspondence information (for example, the transition lottery MAP for chance mode A) and the second correspondence information (for example, the transition lottery MAP for chance mode B) are stored in advance as the correspondence information, and the above-mentioned combination is used. When the lottery result is the first winning combination (for example, BB1 winning), the instruction function is processed based on the first correspondence information, and the lottery result of the winning combination is the second winning combination (for example, BB2 winning). A gaming machine characterized in that the processing of the instruction function is performed based on the second correspondence information.

According to this gaming machine, the corresponding information referred to changes depending on the lottery result of the winning combination. Since the lottery result of the winning combination is determined based on the operation of the player, it is possible to actively involve the player in the playability by adopting such a configuration.

Pachinko machine A10. In the game machine A9, when the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning and the first combination prize (for example, BB1 prize) is established, the specific game state is terminated and the state is changed to the first state (BB state). When the first state transition means to be transferred (BB state transition processing function S609 of the main control device 101) and the lottery result of the combination are the first combination winning and the first combination winning is not established, the first combination The first reserved storage means (winning flag storage area 106a of the main control device 101) that reserves and stores the first winning combination until the winning of the first winning combination is established, and the lottery result of the winning combination is the second winning combination. When two winning combinations (for example, BB2 winning) are established, the second state transition means (BB state transition processing function S609 of the main control device 101) that terminates the specific gaming state and shifts to the second state (BB state). If the lottery result of the winning combination is the second winning combination and the second winning combination is not established, the second reserved storage means for retaining and storing the second winning combination until the second winning combination is established. (Winning flag storage area 106a of the main control device 101), and when the first reserved storage means reserves and stores the first winning combination, the second reserved storage means reserves and stores the second winning combination. A game characterized in that when the second reserved storage means reserves and stores the second winning combination without reserved storage, the first reserved storage means does not reserve and remember the first winning combination. Machine.

According to this gaming machine, only one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination is reserved and memorized. In addition, the specific game state ends when the first winning combination is established and when the second winning combination is established. With such a configuration, it is possible to process the instruction function in the advantageous state based on the same correspondence information until the first winning combination or the second winning combination is established. Further, in such a configuration, it is possible to play the game while guessing which of the first winning combination and the second winning combination is reserved and stored, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game. ..

Game machine A11. In the gaming machine A10, when the first winning combination and the second winning combination are established in a situation where the instruction function does not operate, the first and second states become a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player. When the first winning combination and the second winning combination are established in a situation where the instruction function is activated, the first state and the second state are configured to be advantageous to the player. A game machine to be.

According to this gaming machine, the first winning combination and the second winning combination need to be established in a situation where the instruction function is activated. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chances of establishing the first winning combination and the second winning combination by ignoring the playability formed by the normal state and the advantageous state, and the playability prepared at the time. Can be avoided from becoming useless.

Game machine B1. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
As a game state, an advantageous state (advantageous section) in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be operated, a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate, and a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate. Have,
When the game is played a predetermined upper limit number of times (1500 times) in the advantageous state, the advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state (advantageous section ending function S1304 of the main control device 101). When,
When terminating the advantageous state, erasing means for erasing the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous state (functions S1304, S1404 for initializing the section information storage area 106d of the main control device 101). With S1613)
When the lottery result of the winning combination is the first winning combination (for example, BB1 winning) and the first winning combination (BB1 winning) is established, the first state transition means (main control device) for shifting to the first state (BB state). 101 BB state transition processing function S609) and
When the lottery result of the winning combination is the first winning combination and the first winning combination is not established, the first reserved storage means for retaining and storing the first winning combination until the first winning combination is established ( The winning flag storage area 106a) of the main controller 101 and
When the lottery result of the combination is the second combination winning (for example, BB2 winning) and the second combination winning (BB2 winning) is established, the second state transition means (main control device) for shifting to the second state (BB state). 101 BB state transition processing function S609) and
When the lottery result of the winning combination is the winning of the second winning combination and the winning of the second winning combination is not established, the second reserved storage means for retaining and storing the winning of the second winning combination until the winning of the second winning combination is established ( The main control device 101 is provided with a winning flag storage area 106a).
When the first reserved storage means reserves and stores the first winning combination, the second reserved storage means does not reserve and store the second winning combination, and the second reserved storage means reserves and stores the second winning combination. Is reserved and stored, the first reserved storage means does not reserve and store the first winning combination.
When the first state or the second state is completed, it is possible to stay in both the advantageous state and the normal state, and it is possible to stay across the advantageous state and the normal state. A specific game state transition means (RT start processing function S704 of the main control device 101) for shifting to a specific game state (for example, RT1 state), and
A storage means (RT game number counter) for storing the number of games played in the specific game state, and
When the number of games played in the specific game state reaches the specified number of times (999), the specific game state end means (RT end function S504 of the main control device 101) for ending the specific game state, and
Correspondence information storage means (for example, transition lottery MAP for chance mode A) that stores correspondence information (for example, transition lottery MAP for chance mode A) that defines the correspondence between the number of games played in the specific game state and the processing content of the instruction function in the advantageous state. It is equipped with ROM 105) of the main controller 101.
In the corresponding information storage means, the first correspondence information (for example, the transition lottery MAP for chance mode A) used when the first winning combination is reserved and stored, and the second winning combination are reserved and stored. The second correspondence information (for example, the transition lottery MAP for chance mode B) used in the case of being stored is stored.
A gaming machine characterized in that the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on the reserved winning combination and the number of games played in the specific gaming state.

According to this gaming machine, correspondence information that defines a correspondence relationship between the number of games played in a specific gaming state and the processing content of the instruction function in an advantageous state is stored. In the configuration in which the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous state is deleted when the advantageous state is terminated, the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored in one advantageous state is referred to in the next advantageous state. It was difficult to relate one advantageous state to the next advantageous state. Therefore, in this gaming machine, a specific gaming state is provided in which it is possible to stay in both the advantageous state and the normal state, and it is possible to stay across the advantageous state and the normal state. Then, the correspondence information that defines the correspondence relationship between the number of games played in the specific game state and the processing content of the instruction function in the advantageous state is stored. With such a configuration, when the advantageous state ends in the middle of the specific game state, it is possible to associate the advantageous state of 1 with the next advantageous state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, since the specific game state is configured to end when the number of games played in the specific game state reaches the specified number of times, the storage means for storing the number of games played in the specific game state is used as a processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state. It is possible to add a function for changing the number of games, and it is not necessary to newly prepare a storage means for storing the number of games. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while suppressing the increase in the storage capacity.

Further, since the configuration is such that the first correspondence information used when the first winning combination is reserved and stored and the second correspondence information used when the second winning combination is reserved and stored are stored. It is possible to diversify the association between the advantageous state of one and the next advantageous state. In addition, in this gaming machine, the corresponding information referred to by the winning combination stored in reserve changes. Since the lottery result of the winning combination is determined based on the operation of the player, it is possible to actively involve the player in the playability by adopting such a configuration.

In addition, only one of the first and second winning roles is reserved and memorized. With such a configuration, it is possible to process the instruction function in the advantageous state based on the same correspondence information until the first winning combination or the second winning combination is established. Further, in such a configuration, it is possible to play the game while guessing which of the first winning combination and the second winning combination is reserved and stored, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game. ..

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Game machine B2. In the gaming machine B1, the advantageous state includes a first gaming mode (chance mode) and a second gaming mode (notification mode) in which the instruction function is activated more frequently than the first gaming mode. A second advantageous state ending means (advantageous section ending function S1613 of the main control device 101) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state when the second gaming mode ends is provided. A game machine to play.

According to this gaming machine, the advantageous state has a first gaming mode and a second gaming mode in which the instruction function operates more frequently than the first gaming mode, and the second gaming mode ends. If this happens, the advantageous state ends and the normal state is entered. In this gaming machine capable of associating the advantageous state of 1 with the next advantageous state, the second game mode of 1 can be set by configuring the game machine so that the advantageous state of 1 can be shifted to the second game mode a plurality of times in the advantageous state of 1. It is not necessary to configure the configuration to associate with the next second game mode. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the advantageous state ends with the maximum number of games.

Game machine B3. The gaming machine B2 includes a third advantageous state ending means (advantageous section ending function S1404 of the main control device 101) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state in the first gaming mode, and the specific gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to shift to the advantageous state a plurality of times between the transition to and the end of the transition to the above-mentioned advantageous state.

According to the present gaming machine, the advantageous state may end without shifting to the second gaming mode, and the advantageous state may be shifted to the advantageous state a plurality of times between the transition to the specific gaming state and the termination. With such a configuration, in a configuration in which the advantageous state ends with the maximum number of games, the number of games that can be played under the second game mode is reduced as a result of the first game mode continuing longer than necessary. It is possible to reduce the chance of getting rid of it.

Game machine B4. The gaming machine B3 is characterized in that when at least one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination is established in the first gaming mode, the advantageous state does not end in the first gaming mode. A game machine to play.

According to this gaming machine, when at least one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination is established in the first gaming mode, the advantageous state does not end in the first gaming mode. In such a configuration, it is possible to continue the advantageous state until the transition to the second game mode, but if the first game mode continues for a long time, the number of games that can be played under the second game mode decreases. It will end up. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player establishes the first winning combination or the second winning combination in the first game mode.

Game machine B5. The gaming machine B3 or the gaming machine B4 includes a transition determining means (shift lottery function S1105 of the main control device 101) for determining whether or not to shift from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode. When the transition determination means makes the transition determination in the game times after the specific game state end means ends the specific game state, the shift determination means determines to shift from the first game mode to the second game mode. A gaming machine featuring.

According to this gaming machine, when a specified number of games are played in a specific gaming state and the specific gaming state ends, the transition from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode is made if a transition determination is made in subsequent gaming times. .. With such a configuration, it is possible to add a function as a ceiling for shifting to the second game mode to a predetermined number of games in a specific game state. In addition, the specific gaming state can stay across the advantageous state and the normal state, and the configuration can be changed to the advantageous state a plurality of times between the transition to the specific gaming state and the end. It is possible to change the number of games in an advantageous state when the ceiling function is activated. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, when this configuration is applied to the gaming machine B4, there is a high possibility that the advantageous state will end with the maximum number of games. This is because if the first winning combination or the second winning combination is established in the middle of the advantageous state, the number of games played in the specific gaming state returns to 0 in the middle of the advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player wins the first winning combination or the second winning combination in the first game mode.

Game machine B6. In any of the game machines B3 to the game machine B5, when at least one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination is established in the first gaming mode, the winning information (exception flag) is stored. The transition determination means includes means (exception flag storage area of the main control device 101), and when the transition determination means makes the transition determination in the game times after the specific game state end means ends the specific game state, the prize is won. When the winning information is not stored in the information storage means, it is determined that the first game mode is to be shifted to the second game mode, and the winning information is stored in the winning information storage means. If this is the case, the gaming machine is characterized in that it can be determined not to shift from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode.

According to this gaming machine, when a specified number of games are played in a specific gaming state and the specific gaming state ends, if neither the first winning combination nor the second winning combination is established in the first gaming mode, it is determined. The transition from the first game mode to the second game mode is made according to the transition determination in the subsequent game times. With such a configuration, it is possible to add a function as a ceiling for shifting to the second game mode to a predetermined number of games in a specific game state. In addition, the specific gaming state can stay across the advantageous state and the normal state, and the configuration can be changed to the advantageous state a plurality of times between the transition to the specific gaming state and the end. It is possible to change the number of games in an advantageous state when the ceiling function is activated. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

On the other hand, if at least one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination is established in the first game mode, the game shifts to the second game mode even if the transition determination is made in the game times after the specified number of times. There is a possibility that it will not be done. That is, when at least one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination is established in the first game mode, the ceiling function does not operate. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player wins the first winning combination or the second winning combination in the first game mode.

Game machine B7. In any of the gaming machines B2 to the gaming machine B6, the corresponding information includes the number of games played in the specific gaming state and the transition related to the ease of transition from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode. A gaming machine characterized by defining the correspondence between ease information and.

According to this gaming machine, the correspondence information defines the correspondence between the number of games played in a specific gaming state and the ease of transition information related to the ease of transition from the first game mode to the second game mode. Has been done. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the ease of transition to the second game mode in a predetermined game time in an advantageous state depending on the number of games played in the specific game state at that time. In addition, in a configuration in which the corresponding information used by the reserved winning combination changes, even if the number of games played in the specific game state is the same, the ease of transition to the second game mode is different. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game in the advantageous state from becoming monotonous.

Game machine B8. The gaming machine B7 is provided with a transition determining means (shift lottery function S1105 of the main control device 101) for determining whether or not to shift from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode, and the transition ease information. As a result, at least a first determination state in which it is easy to determine that the transition determination means shifts to the second game mode and a second determination state in which it is difficult to determine that the transition determination means shifts to the second game mode. A gaming machine characterized by having a structure to have.

According to the present gaming machine, in the first game mode, it is determined that the first game mode is easily determined to shift to the second game mode based on the number of games played in the specific game state, and the first game mode is determined to shift to the second game mode. There is a second judgment state that is difficult to be made. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player play the game while expecting that the transition judgment is performed in the first judgment state and that the advantageous state is started from the first judgment state. It is possible to improve the interest. In a configuration in which the advantageous state ends with the maximum number of games, the number of games that can be played under the second game mode will decrease unless the player shifts to the second game mode with a small number of games. Is.

Pachinko machine B9. In the gaming machine B8, the first correspondence information is defined as the first determination state for the number of games defined as the second determination state in the second correspondence information.

According to this gaming machine, the number of games in which the first combination is reserved and stored is the first determination state, and the number of games in which the second combination is reserved and stored is the second determination state. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player has a diminished motivation to play. For example, if a game number that is in the second determination state is determined regardless of whether the first role or the second role is reserved and stored, there is a concern that the player may avoid the game in the above game time. This is because that. Further, in such a configuration, it is possible to make the player guess the reserved combination based on the determination state at that time, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game in the first game mode.

Game machine B10. In the gaming machine B8 or the gaming machine B9, after the first determination state is completed, the advantageous state fourth ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state (advantageous section ending function S1404 of the main control device 101). A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the gaming machine, the advantageous state ends after the first determination state ends. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid ending the advantageous state without staying in the first determination state. For example, when the advantageous state is started from the second determination state, the player can play a game. It is possible to avoid diminishing motivation.

Game machine B11. In any of the game machines B7 to the game machine B10, when at least one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination is established in the first gaming mode, the advantageous state does not end in the first gaming mode. A gaming machine characterized by having a configuration.

According to this gaming machine, when at least one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination is established in the first gaming mode, the advantageous state does not end in the first gaming mode. In such a configuration, it is possible to continue the advantageous state until the transition to the second game mode, but if the first game mode continues for a long time, the number of games that can be played under the second game mode decreases. It will end up. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player establishes the first winning combination or the second winning combination in the first game mode.

In particular, in a configuration provided with correspondence information that defines a correspondence relationship between the number of games played in a specific game state and the ease of transition information related to the ease of transition from the first game mode to the second game mode. It is conceivable that the player intentionally establishes the other prize so that the corresponding information and the corresponding combination that can be expected to shift to the second game mode with a small number of games are reserved and stored. However, in this configuration in which the first winning combination and the second winning combination lead to a decrease in the number of games that can be played in the second game mode, the above possibility can be reduced.

Game machine B12. The gaming machine B11 is characterized in that the first state and the second state do not shift to the second gaming mode.

According to this gaming machine, the mode does not shift to the second gaming mode in the first and second states. In such a configuration, when the first winning combination or the second winning combination is established under the first game mode, the number of games required to end the first state and the second state is set under the second game mode. The number of games that can be played will decrease. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player intentionally establishes the first winning combination or the second winning combination.

Game machine B13. In any of the gaming machines B1 to the gaming machine B12, when the first winning combination or the second winning combination is reserved and stored, both the first winning combination and the second winning combination are reserved and stored. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be more advantageous to the player in the advantageous state than when it is not present.

According to this gaming machine, when the first winning combination or the second winning combination is reserved and stored, it is advantageous to the player in an advantageous state. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player play the game while expecting to shift to an advantageous state in the situation where the first winning combination or the second winning combination is reserved and stored, and the monotonization of the game is suppressed. It becomes possible to do. Further, in such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player wins the first winning combination or the second winning combination at an unintended timing of the developer who developed the gaming machine.

Game machine B14. In any of the gaming machines B1 to the gaming machine B13, when the first winning combination prize and the second winning combination winning are established in a situation where the instruction function does not operate, the first state and the second state are the players. When the first winning combination and the second winning combination are established in a situation where the instruction function is activated, the first and second states are considered to be advantageous to the player. A gaming machine characterized by having a structure of

According to this gaming machine, the first winning combination and the second winning combination need to be established in a situation where the instruction function is activated. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chances of establishing the first winning combination and the second winning combination by ignoring the playability formed by the normal state and the advantageous state, and the playability prepared at the time. Can be avoided from becoming useless.

Game machine C1. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
As a game state, an advantageous state (advantageous section) in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be operated, a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate, and a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate. Have,
When the game is played a predetermined upper limit number of times (1500 times) in the advantageous state, the advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state (advantageous section ending function S1304 of the main control device 101). When,
When terminating the advantageous state, erasing means for erasing the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous state (functions S1304, S1404 for initializing the section information storage area 106d of the main control device 101). With S1613)
When the lottery result of the winning combination is the first winning combination (for example, BB1 winning) and the first winning combination (BB1 winning) is established, the first state transition means (main control device) for shifting to the first state (BB state). 101 BB state transition processing function S609) and
When the lottery result of the winning combination is the first winning combination and the first winning combination is not established, the first reserved storage means for retaining and storing the first winning combination until the first winning combination is established ( The winning flag storage area 106a) of the main controller 101 and
When the lottery result of the combination is the second combination winning (for example, BB2 winning) and the second combination winning (BB2 winning) is established, the second state transition means (main control device) for shifting to the second state (BB state). 101 BB state transition processing function S609) and
When the lottery result of the winning combination is the winning of the second winning combination and the winning of the second winning combination is not established, the second reserved storage means for retaining and storing the winning of the second winning combination until the winning of the second winning combination is established ( The main control device 101 is provided with a winning flag storage area 106a).
When the first reserved storage means reserves and stores the first winning combination, the second reserved storage means does not reserve and store the second winning combination, and the second reserved storage means reserves and stores the second winning combination. Is reserved and stored, the first reserved storage means does not reserve and store the first winning combination.
When it is not the first state and the second state, it is possible to stay in both the advantageous state and the normal state, and it is possible to stay across the advantageous state and the normal state. 1 The first specific game state transition means (RT start processing function S704 of the main control device 101) for shifting to the specific game state (for example, RT1 state), and
When it is not the first state and the second state, it is possible to stay in both the advantageous state and the normal state, and it is possible to stay across the advantageous state and the normal state. 2 The second specific game state transition means (RT start processing function S704 of the main control device 101) for shifting to the specific game state (for example, RT2 state) is provided.
The configuration is such that the first specific gaming state does not shift to the second specific gaming state, and the second specific gaming state does not shift to the first specific gaming state.
A gaming machine characterized in that the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on the reserved winning combination and the staying specific gaming state.

According to this gaming machine, the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on the reserved winning combination and the specific gaming state in which the player is staying. In the configuration in which the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous state is deleted when the advantageous state is terminated, the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored in one advantageous state is referred to in the next advantageous state. It was difficult to relate one advantageous state to the next advantageous state. Therefore, in this gaming machine, the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, which can stay in both the advantageous state and the normal state and can stay across the advantageous state and the normal state, are defined. Provided. Then, the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on the reserved winning combination and the specific gaming state in which the player is staying. With such a configuration, it is possible to associate one advantageous state with the next advantageous state, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, by configuring the configuration so that the first specific gaming state does not shift to the second specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state does not shift to the first specific gaming state, it is possible to prevent the game playability from becoming complicated. It becomes possible. If the configuration is such that one specific gaming state can be shifted to the other specific gaming state, there is a possibility that one specific gaming state may shift to the other specific gaming state in one advantageous state, and the processing of the instruction function This is because it is possible that the player may not be able to grasp under what circumstances the game is being played.

In addition, only one of the first and second winning roles is reserved and memorized. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state the same until the first winning combination or the second winning combination is established. Further, in such a configuration, it is possible to play the game while guessing which of the first winning combination and the second winning combination is reserved and stored, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game. ..

As a result of the above, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Game machine C2. In the gaming machine C1, the first specific gaming state transition means shifts to the first specific gaming state when the first state ends, and the second specific gaming state transition means has the second state. A gaming machine characterized in that it shifts to the second specific gaming state when it is completed.

According to this gaming machine, when the first state ends, it shifts to the first specific gaming state, and when the second state ends, it shifts to the second specific gaming state. With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to grasp the specific game state in which he / she is staying, and it is possible to improve the game interest through understanding the game playability.

Game machine C3. In the gaming machine C1 or the gaming machine C2, the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state end in the case where the first winning combination is established and the case where the second winning combination is established. A gaming machine characterized by having a configuration.

According to this gaming machine, the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state are terminated when the first winning combination or the second winning combination is established. With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to grasp the end time of the specific game state, and it is possible to improve the game interest through understanding the game playability.

Game machine C4. In any of the gaming machines C1 to the gaming machine C3, when the first winning combination is reserved and stored under the situation of staying in the first specific gaming state, the player stays in the first specific gaming state. The processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state is more disadvantageous to the player than in the case where the second winning combination is reserved and stored, and the player is staying in the second specific gaming state. When the first winning combination is reserved and stored, the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state is higher than when the second winning combination is reserved and stored while staying in the second specific gaming state. Is a gaming machine characterized by having a configuration that is advantageous to the player.

According to this gaming machine, the winning combination in which the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state is advantageous to the player changes depending on the specific gaming state in which the player is staying at that time. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player play the game while thinking about which winning combination is desirable to be reserved and stored, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game. Further, with such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the playability of the gaming machine is impaired. For example, in any specific gaming state, it is possible to configure the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state to be more advantageous to the player when the first winning combination is reserved and stored. However, in such a configuration, it is possible that the player intentionally establishes the second winning combination in order to reserve the first winning combination.

Game machine C5. In any of the game machines C1 to the game machine C4, if the state shifts to the first specific game state, the number of games played in the first specific game state is memorized, and the state shifts to the second specific game state. In some cases, when the number of games played in the second specific game state is stored in the storage means (RT game number counter) and the number of games stored in the storage means reaches the specified number of times (999), then Correspondence between the specific game state end means (RT end function S504 of the main control device 101) for terminating the specific game state, the number of games stored in the storage means, and the processing content of the instruction function in the advantageous state. Correspondence information storage means (ROM105 of the main control device 101) that stores a plurality of correspondence information (for example, transition lottery MAP for chance mode A) for which a relationship is determined in advance, and correspondence information acquisition means for acquiring the correspondence information in the advantageous state. (Transition lottery MAP reference function S1104 of the main control device 101), and the corresponding information acquisition means acquires the corresponding information according to the reserved winning combination and the specific game state in which the player is staying. A game machine characterized by doing.

According to this gaming machine, a plurality of correspondence information that defines the correspondence relationship between the number of games played in the specific gaming state and the processing content of the instruction function in the advantageous state is stored in advance, and the reservation storage is stored in the advantageous state. Correspondence information is acquired according to the winning combination being played and the specific gaming state in which the player is staying. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state depending on the reserved winning combination and the specific gaming state in which the player is staying.

Further, since the specific game state is configured to end when the number of games played in the specific game state reaches the specified number of times, the storage means for storing the number of games played in the specific game state is used as a processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state. It is possible to add a function for changing the number of games, and it is not necessary to newly prepare a storage means for storing the number of games. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while suppressing the increase in the storage capacity.

Pachinko machine C6. In the gaming machine C5, the advantageous state includes a first gaming mode (chance mode) and a second gaming mode (notification mode) in which the instruction function is activated more frequently than the first gaming mode. A second advantageous state ending means (advantageous section ending function S1613 of the main control device 101) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state when the second gaming mode ends is provided. A game machine to play.

According to this gaming machine, the advantageous state has a first gaming mode and a second gaming mode in which the instruction function operates more frequently than the first gaming mode, and the second gaming mode ends. If this happens, the advantageous state ends and the normal state is entered. In this gaming machine capable of associating the advantageous state of 1 with the next advantageous state, the second game mode of 1 can be set by configuring the game machine so that the advantageous state of 1 can be shifted to the second game mode a plurality of times in the advantageous state of 1. It is not necessary to configure the configuration to associate with the next second game mode. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the advantageous state ends with the maximum number of games.

Game machine C7. The gaming machine C6 is provided with an advantageous state third end means (advantageous section end function S1404 of the main control device 101) for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state in the first game mode, and the storage means. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to shift to the advantageous state a plurality of times before the stored number of games reaches the specified number of times.

According to this gaming machine, the advantageous state may end without shifting to the second gaming mode, and the advantageous state is reached between the transition to the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state and the termination. Can be migrated multiple times. With such a configuration, in a configuration in which the advantageous state ends with the maximum number of games, the number of games that can be played under the second game mode is reduced as a result of the first game mode continuing longer than necessary. It is possible to reduce the chance of getting rid of it.

Pachinko machine C8. The gaming machine C7 is characterized in that when at least one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination is established in the first gaming mode, the advantageous state does not end in the first gaming mode. A game machine to play.

According to this gaming machine, when at least one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination is established in the first gaming mode, the advantageous state does not end in the first gaming mode. In such a configuration, it is possible to continue the advantageous state until the transition to the second game mode, but if the first game mode continues for a long time, the number of games that can be played under the second game mode decreases. It will end up. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player establishes the first winning combination or the second winning combination in the first game mode.

Pachinko machine C9. In any of the gaming machines C1 to C8, when the first winning combination or the second winning combination is reserved and stored, both the first winning combination and the second winning combination are reserved and stored. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be more advantageous to the player in the advantageous state than when it is not present.

According to this gaming machine, when the first winning combination or the second winning combination is reserved and stored, it is advantageous to the player in an advantageous state. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player play the game while expecting to shift to an advantageous state in the situation where the first winning combination or the second winning combination is reserved and stored, and the monotonization of the game is suppressed. It becomes possible to do. Further, in such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player wins the first winning combination or the second winning combination at an unintended timing of the developer who developed the gaming machine.

Game machine C10. In any of the gaming machines C1 to C9, when the first winning combination prize and the second winning combination winning are established in a situation where the instruction function does not operate, the first state and the second state are the players. When the first winning combination and the second winning combination are established in a situation where the instruction function is activated, the first and second states are considered to be advantageous to the player. A gaming machine characterized by having a structure of

According to this gaming machine, the first winning combination and the second winning combination need to be established in a situation where the instruction function is activated. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chances of establishing the first winning combination and the second winning combination by ignoring the playability formed by the normal state and the advantageous state, and the playability prepared at the time. Can be avoided from becoming useless.

Game machine D1. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
Starting operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for drawing a combination (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
Based on the fact that the winning combination that won the lottery for the combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination (combination of small combination symbols, etc.) at the effective position (effective line) and stop, the player is awarded a prize. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as the medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege.
When the lottery result of the winning combination is the first winning combination (for example, BB1 winning) and the first winning combination (BB1 winning) is established, the first state transition means (main control device) for shifting to the first state (BB state). 101 BB state transition processing function S609) and
When the lottery result of the winning combination is the first winning combination and the first winning combination is not established, the first reserved storage means for retaining and storing the first winning combination until the first winning combination is established ( The winning flag storage area 106a) of the main controller 101 and
As a game state, an advantageous state (advantageous section) in which an instruction function (winning operation notification function) for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be operated, a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate, and a normal state (normal section) in which the instruction function does not operate. Have,
The advantageous state has a first game mode (chance mode) in which a decrease in the game medium used for the game is expected, and a second game mode (notification mode) in which the game medium is expected to increase.
When the game is played a predetermined upper limit number of times (1500 times) in the advantageous state, the advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state (advantageous section ending function S1304 of the main control device 101). When,
A transition determination means (transition lottery function S1105 of the main control device 101) for determining whether or not to shift from the first game mode to the second game mode, and
An end determination means for determining whether or not to end the advantageous state in the first game mode,
When the first winning combination is established in the first game mode, the winning information storage means (exception flag storage area of the main control device 101) for storing the winning information (exception flag) is provided.
If the winning information is not stored, the advantageous state may end in the first game mode, and if the winning information is stored, the advantageous state does not end in the first game mode. A gaming machine characterized by the fact that

According to this gaming machine, when the first winning combination is established in the first gaming mode, the winning information is stored. Then, when the winning information is not stored, the advantageous state can end in the first game mode, while when the winning information is stored, the advantageous state does not end in the first game mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player intentionally establishes the first prize in the first game mode. In the case of a configuration in which the advantageous state ends with the maximum number of games, the maximum number of games that can be played under the second game mode is defined by the number of games played under the first game mode. .. For this reason, if the advantageous state does not end in the first game mode, there is a high possibility that the number of games that can be played in the second game mode will decrease.

As a result, when a winning combination that can be reserved and stored when the winning combination is won is provided, it is possible to reduce the chance that the advantageous state impairs the game playability having the first game mode and the second game mode. It is possible to improve the interest.

Game machine D2. The gaming machine D1 is characterized in that, when the winning information is stored, the winning information storage means is held until the end of the advantageous state.

According to this gaming machine, the winning information is stored and retained until the end of the advantageous state. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player intentionally establishes the first prize in the first game mode.

Game machine D3. The gaming machine D1 or the gaming machine D2 is characterized in that the means for shifting from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode in the first state is not provided.

According to this gaming machine, the event of shifting from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode does not occur in the first state. That is, when the first prize is established in the first game mode, it is equivalent to losing the game in the advantageous state by the number of games required to end the first state. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player intentionally establishes the first prize in the first game mode.

Game machine D4. In any of the game machines D1 to the game machine D3, a plurality of types of the first combination are provided, and the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on the type of the first combination to be reserved and stored by the first reservation storage means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to this gaming machine, a plurality of types of first combinations are provided, and the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on which first combination is reserved and stored. In such a configuration, it is conceivable that an attempt may be made to intentionally establish another first winning combination so that the first winning combination that the player considers advantageous in the advantageous state is reserved and memorized. However, by applying any of the game machines D1 to the game machine D3, it is possible to preferably eliminate the above concerns.

Game machine D5. In the game machine D4, when the first state is completed, it is possible to stay in both the advantageous state and the normal state, and it is possible to stay across the advantageous state and the normal state. A specific game state transition means (RT start processing function S704 of the main control device 101) for shifting to a specific game state (for example, RT1 state) and a storage means (RT game number counter) for storing the number of games played in the specific game state. ), And when the number of games played in the specific game state reaches the specified number of times (999), the specific game state end means (RT end function S504 of the main control device 101) for terminating the specific game state and the specific game state. Correspondence information storage means (mainly) that stores a plurality of correspondence information (for example, transition lottery MAP for chance mode A) that defines the correspondence between the number of games played in the game state and the processing content of the instruction function in the advantageous state. ROM105) of the control device 101, correspondence information acquisition means (transfer lottery MAP reference function S1104 of the main control device 101) for acquiring correspondence information according to the type of the first combination to be reserved and stored in the first reservation storage means, and A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to this gaming machine, correspondence information that defines a correspondence relationship between the number of games played in a specific gaming state and the processing content of the instruction function in an advantageous state is stored. With such a configuration, when the advantageous state ends in the middle of the specific game state, it is possible to associate the advantageous state of 1 with the next advantageous state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, since the specific game state is configured to end when the number of games played in the specific game state reaches the specified number of times, the storage means for storing the number of games played in the specific game state is used as a processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state. It is possible to add a function for changing the number of games, and it is not necessary to newly prepare a storage means for storing the number of games. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while suppressing the increase in the storage capacity.

Furthermore, since a plurality of correspondence information is stored and the correspondence information corresponding to the reserved first combination is acquired, it is possible to diversify the association between the advantageous state of 1 and the next advantageous state. Become.

Game machine D6. In the gaming machine D5, when the advantageous state is terminated, the erasing means (the section information storage area 106d of the main control device 101 is initialized) for erasing the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after shifting to the advantageous state. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a function S1304, S1404, S1613).

According to this gaming machine, when the advantageous state ends, the information regarding the instruction function temporarily stored after the transition to the advantageous state is deleted. In such a configuration, the information regarding the instruction function temporarily stored in the advantageous state of 1 cannot be referred to in the next advantageous state, and it is difficult to associate the advantageous state of 1 with the next advantageous state. However, when this configuration is applied to the gaming machine D5, it is possible to associate the advantageous state of 1 with the next advantageous state.

Game machine D7. The gaming machine D5 or the gaming machine D6 is characterized in that it is configured to be able to shift to the advantageous state a plurality of times between the transition to the specific gaming state and the end.

According to this gaming machine, it is possible to shift to an advantageous state a plurality of times between the transition to the specific gaming state and the end. With such a configuration, in a configuration in which the advantageous state ends with the maximum number of games, the number of games that can be played under the second game mode is reduced as a result of the first game mode continuing longer than necessary. It is possible to reduce the chance of getting rid of it.

Game machine D8. In the gaming machine D7, when the transition determination means makes the transition determination in the game times after the specific gaming state ending means ends the specific gaming state, the winning information is stored in the winning information storage means. If not, it is determined to shift from the first game mode to the second game mode, and if the prize information is stored in the prize information storage means, the first game mode is determined. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be determined that the player does not shift to the second gaming mode.

According to this gaming machine, when a specified number of games are played in a specific gaming state and the specific gaming state ends, if the first winning combination is not established in the first gaming mode, the transition determination in the subsequent gaming times is made. The mode shifts from the first game mode to the second game mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to add a function as a ceiling for shifting to the second game mode to a predetermined number of games in a specific game state. In addition, the specific gaming state can stay across the advantageous state and the normal state, and the configuration can be changed to the advantageous state a plurality of times between the transition to the specific gaming state and the end. It is possible to change the number of games in an advantageous state when the ceiling function is activated. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

On the other hand, if the first winning combination is established in the first game mode, there is a possibility that the second game mode will not be entered even if the transition determination is made in the game times after the specified number of times. That is, when the first winning combination is established in the first game mode, the ceiling function does not operate. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player establishes the first winning combination in the first game mode.

Game machine D9. In any of the game machines D1 to the game machine D8, when the first winning combination is reserved and stored, it is more advantageous to the player in the advantageous state than when the first winning combination is not reserved and stored. A gaming machine characterized by having a configuration.

According to this gaming machine, when the first winning combination is reserved and stored, it is more advantageous to the player in an advantageous state than when the first winning combination is not reserved and stored. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player play the game while expecting to shift to an advantageous state in the situation where the first winning combination is reserved and memorized, and it is possible to suppress the monotony of the game. Become.

Game machine D10. In any of the gaming machines D1 to D9, when the first winning combination is established in a situation where the instruction function does not operate, the first state becomes a gaming state disadvantageous to the player, and the instruction function is activated. A gaming machine characterized in that when the first winning combination is established in an operating situation, the first state is configured to be a gaming state advantageous to the player.

According to this gaming machine, the first winning combination must be established in a situation where the instruction function is activated. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance of establishing the first winning combination by ignoring the playability formed by the normal state and the advantageous state, and the playability prepared at the time is useless. It is possible to avoid becoming.

The above-mentioned game machine group A to the above-mentioned game machine D group may be appropriately combined, and even when they are combined, the above-mentioned action and effect can be obtained. Further, in each of the above-mentioned gaming machine groups, the "operation frequency of the instruction function" is replaced with "expected value of the gaming medium expected per game times", "net increase in the number of gaming media", or "speed of adding game value". You may.

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Multiple cyclic display means for cyclically displaying multiple types of patterns,
A start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means to draw a role and
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A game provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player as a winning result based on the fact that the winning combination winning the winning combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination form a predetermined combination at an effective position and stop. In the machine
As a gaming state, there are an advantageous state in which an instruction function for notifying an operation method for establishing a specific prize can be activated, and a normal state in which the instruction function does not operate.
When the game is played a predetermined upper limit number of times in the advantageous state, the advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state, and
When terminating the advantageous state, the erasing means for erasing the information related to the instruction function temporarily stored after the transition to the advantageous state is provided.
A specific gaming state that can stay in both the advantageous state and the normal state and can stay across the advantageous state and the normal state is provided.
A storage means for storing the number of games played in the specific game state, and
When the number of games played in the specific game state reaches the specified number of times, the specific game state ending means for ending the specific game state and the specific game state ending means.
A correspondence information storage means for storing correspondence information that defines a correspondence relationship between the number of games played in the specific gaming state and the processing content of the instruction function in the advantageous state is provided.
A gaming machine characterized in that the processing of the instruction function in the advantageous state changes depending on the number of games played in the specific gaming state. The advantageous state has a first game mode and a second game mode in which the instruction function operates more frequently than the first game mode, and the advantage when the second game mode ends. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an advantageous state second ending means for terminating the state and shifting to the normal state. In the first game mode, the advantageous state third end means for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state is provided, and the advantageous state is shifted to the advantageous state a plurality of times between the transition to the specific game state and the termination. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming machine has a possible configuration. The transition determination means for determining whether or not to shift from the first game mode to the second game mode is provided, and the transition determination means is after the specific game state end means ends the specific game state. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein when the transition determination is performed in the game times of the above, it is determined that the transition is made from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode. The correspondence information storage means defines a correspondence relationship between the number of games played in the specific gaming state and the ease of transition information related to the ease of transition from the first game mode to the second game mode. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the corresponding information is stored.

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