JP7015045B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotating drum type gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels in which symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine imparts a certain game value to a game medium such as a medal or a pachinko ball, and plays a game for acquiring such a game medium. Further, in this type of gaming machine, an internal lottery is performed with the player's rotation start operation as a trigger, and rotation of a plurality of reels is started, and the player's stop operation is triggered as an internal lottery result. Controls to stop multiple reels. Then, the result of the game is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals and the like are paid out according to the result of the game.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the winning probability of the winning combination is changed by shifting to the assist time state (hereinafter, the assist time is also referred to as "AT") as the effecting state for executing the winning assisting effect for assisting the winning of the winning combination. It is known that the game medium can be easily acquired (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if a specific condition is satisfied during the bonus period during which the bonus can be won, specifically, a specific small winning combination is won a specific number of times by an internal lottery during the bonus period. In that case, the privilege of shifting to the AT state is obtained after the end of the bonus period.

JP-A-2015-39430

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a specific condition is satisfied, there is no difference in the benefits obtained after the end of the bonus period, so that the gaming during the bonus period tends to be monotonous, and the gaming of the player. It was difficult to sufficiently improve the interest in pachinko.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the gaming from becoming monotonous during the bonus period and improving the interest of the player in the gaming.

The present invention includes a plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) and
Internal lottery means (120) for performing internal lottery of roles ,
Winning judgment means (140) for judging the winning of a role, and
A game state transition control means (170) that executes control related to a game state transition between a plurality of game states, and
It is equipped with a privilege control means (200B) that can give a privilege advantageous to the player.
The game state transition control means is
When the bonus is won, the game state is changed to the bonus state and the bonus period is started.
When the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied, the bonus state is shifted to another gaming state to end the bonus period.
When a specific condition is satisfied in the bonus period, the privilege control means determines the content of the privilege based on the progress in the bonus period.
The specific condition is a condition that is set regardless of the degree of progress.
The bonus period is a first period in which the degree of progress is the first degree, and a second period in which the degree of progress is higher than the first degree of progress, which is a period after the first period. Including 2 periods
When the specific condition is satisfied in the first period, the privilege control means determines the content of the privilege to be more advantageous to the player than when the specific condition is satisfied in the second period. ,
It is characterized by that.

The reference numerals in parentheses are for comparison with the drawings, but they are for convenience of understanding the invention and have no effect on the composition of the claims. It's not a thing.

According to the present invention, since the content of advantageous processing advantageous to the player is determined based on the progress in the bonus period, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous during the bonus period and to improve the interest of the player in the game. Can be planned.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table in the non-RT state to RT4 state of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table in the bonus establishment state, the RBB operation state, and the CBB operation state of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the replay which can be won in the non-bonus state and the bonus establishment state of the gaming machine of the embodiment of this invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram which concerns on the non-advantageous period and advantageous period controlled by the advantageous period control means in the gaming machine of embodiment, and the instruction function state controlled by the instruction function state control means. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus middle addition processing in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the addition number determination process in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. (A) and (B) are diagrams showing the addition number determination processing execution lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, (C) to (E) are the addition number determination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the lottery table.

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The embodiments described below do not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent requirements of the present invention.

1. 1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called spinning machine, and is a type of gaming machine that plays a game using a medal as a gaming medium.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a reel unit composed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 as a plurality of reels is housed in a box-shaped housing composed of a storage box BX, a front upper door UD and a front lower door DD. Has been done. Further, a hopper unit 320 (see FIG. 2) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower part of the reel unit in the housing. Further, in the housing of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the slot machine 1 is also housed.

The outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 are each divided into 20 regions (hereinafter, each region is referred to as a "frame") at regular intervals, and each frame has a plurality of types. Any of the symbols of is arranged. Further, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (not shown) as a reel driving means, and are rotationally driven around the axis of the stepping motor, respectively, and the number of pulses of the driving pulse of the stepping motor. It is provided so that it can be stopped in frame units (predetermined rotation angle unit, predetermined rotation amount unit) by controlling the pulse width and the like. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stepping motor rotationally drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in response to the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse is cut off from the control board. Then, as the rotation of the stepping motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable. The front upper door UD is provided with a display window DW that enables observation of the rotating state and the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, among a plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, they are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, and lower symbol) can be observed from the front of the slot machine 1 through the display window DW.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the design through the display window DW, and an effective line can be obtained by combining the display positions of each reel. It is set. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called specified number of reels, is set to 3 in any game state, and the number of medals corresponding to the specified number of reels is inserted. Then, the effective line L1 composed of the middle stage of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and the effective line L2 composed of the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3. And the effective line L3 composed of the lower stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the upper stage of the third reel R3 are activated.

Then, the game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 to the effective line L3 in the display window DW, and the symbol combination on the effective line L1 to the effective line L3 corresponds to a predetermined combination. In the case of a combination of symbols, medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320 as if the winning combination was won.

The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display unit DS. The game information display unit DS consists of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and is the total number of medals paid out or acquired in one game, and the total number of medals paid out or acquired in a bonus state. Various game information such as the total of the above, information on the winning combination in this game, and information suggesting how to press the stop buttons B1 to B3 related to the payout of medals are displayed.

The game information display unit DS includes a main control display device 500 composed of a 7-segment display, and when a specified number of medals are inserted and the start lever SL is operated, the game is won. When the notification display, which is a display corresponding to the winning command, which is a control signal created based on the winning information, which is the information of the winning combination, is displayed, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped after the notification display is displayed. , The number of medals paid out or won is displayed as the notification display ends. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player can guess which role is the winning combination in the internal lottery by turning on and off each segment of the main control display device 500 in the display mode corresponding to the winning command. Such notification display is executed.

Further, the main control display device 500 is a dot of a 7-segment display, which lights up when the advantageous period is started by the advantageous period control means 200A described later, and the advantageous period is not started, that is, it is not advantageous. An advantageous period notification unit 500A is provided to notify whether or not the advantageous period has started by turning off the light when the period has started.

Further, the front upper door UD is provided with a display device 330 for performing an effect. The display device 330 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various images and images for assisting the game and enlivening the game. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for producing an effect are provided on the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game and enlivening the game are output.

Various operating means are provided on the front lower door DD. As the operation means, the single bet button BT for inserting one medal and the max bet button MB for inserting a specified number of medals are used as the insertion operation means for inserting the credited (stored) medals. The first reel is rotationally driven by a start lever SL as a game start operation means for causing the player to execute a start operation that triggers the start of the game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and a stepping motor. Stop button B1 to stop button B3 as a stop operation means for causing the player to execute a stop operation that triggers to stop each of the reels R1 to the third reel R3, and a settlement button BS for settlement of credited medals. Is also provided.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or the medal is credited more than the specified number of inserted medals, the player presses the single bet button BT the same number of times as the specified number of inserted medals. By performing a single bet operation or a max bet operation by pressing the max bet button MB, the specified number of medals to be inserted is set to the inserted state, and the rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be started. Set to ready state. Then, when the player executes a start operation on the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate by driving the stepping motor on the control board, and an internal lottery using random numbers is performed. On condition that the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed and has become a steady rotation, the pressing operation of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is permitted, that is, the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3. The stop operation by is enabled.

After that, when the player presses the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 at an arbitrary timing (hereinafter referred to as "pressing timing"), the stop signal output built in each of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is output. The stop switch 240 as a means operates ON, and the reel stop signal output to the control board is changed from the OFF state to the ON state. Here, the stop switch is composed of, for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure sensor, and the like.

Further, when the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 which are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 each perform an OFF operation, and the reel stops to be output to the control board. The signal is changed from the ON state to the OFF state. Then, the control board responds to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and the release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped at the stop position.

Further, a medal payout outlet MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and the number of medals according to the result of the game is paid out from the medal payout exit MO to the medal tray MP. ing. Further, when the settlement button BS is pressed while the credited medals are stored in the game machine, it corresponds to the number of credits (the number of credited medals) from the hopper unit 320 when the settlement button BS is pressed. The settlement process for paying out the number of medals to be performed is executed, and the medals are paid out from the medal payment exit MO to the medal tray MP.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is controlled by the game control means 10 as a control board. The game control means 10 receives input signals from the input means of the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, the setting change switch 250, and the reset switch 260 as the plurality of operation detection means, and the game is played. Is performed, and based on the calculation result, the operation of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the acoustic device 340, and the main control display device 500 is controlled. The functions of the game control means 10 are various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), hardware such as RAM, and predetermined storage stored in ROM or the like in advance. It is realized by the software consisting of the program of.

Further, the game control means 10 includes a setting changing means 100, an input receiving means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, and a game state. It includes a transition control means 170, an effect control means 180, a storage means 190, an advantageous period control means 200A, and an instruction function state control means 200B. Each means constituting the game control means 10 reads out and executes each control program stored in advance in the storage means 190 at the time of executing each control process.

The setting changing means 100 controls to change the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 191 of the storage means 190. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the setting key is inserted into the key cylinder constituting the setting change switch 250 provided in the power supply device housed in the storage box BX, and the setting key is inserted clockwise (or counterclockwise). It is a condition (setting change permission condition) that the switch of the power supply device is activated and power is supplied to the power supply device while the setting key is turned. The setting change means 100 controls the slot machine 1 to a state in which the setting change is permitted (setting change permission state) when the setting change permission condition is satisfied.

In the setting change permission state, each time the setting change means 100 receives an input signal from the reset switch 260 provided in the power supply device, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 191 is set 1 → setting 2.・ ・ Circularly change in the order of setting 6 → setting 1 → ... Further, in the slot machine 1, the operation of the start switch 230 in the setting change permission state is a condition for confirming the setting, and the set value storage means is based on the start signal from the start switch 230 operated by the operation of the start lever SL. The setting value stored in 191 is fixed, and the setting change permission state is terminated. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of a part of the winning areas that can be won by the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 is changed according to the set value determined in the set value storage means 191. To.

The insertion receiving means 105 performs a process of validating the game start operation for the start lever SL based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions (3 medals) during the insertion acceptance period for accepting the insertion of medals. .. Specifically, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is activated, and the insertion reception means 105 puts the inserted medals into the insertion state up to the specified number of insertions. Set. Further, in the insertion receiving means 105, when a bet operation in which the single bet button BT or the max bet button MB is pressed while the medal is credited is executed, the bet switch 220 is activated and the specified number of insertions are made. The credited medal is set to the inserted state up to the limit.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions is accepted as the start operation of the game by the player, and the first operation is accepted. It is an opportunity to start the rotation of the reels R1 to the third reel R3, and the internal lottery means 120 described later is an opportunity to execute the internal lottery.

The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating a random number for lottery. Random numbers can be generated, for example, based on the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate in a predetermined count range). In the present embodiment, the “random number” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but also is substantially irregular because the acquisition timing and the like are irregular even if the generation itself is regular. It also includes values that can function as random numbers.

The internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not a combination is successful based on a start signal output when the player executes a start operation on the start lever SL and the start switch 230 detects the start operation. It is a means to perform, such as a lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, and a lottery flag setting process.

In the lottery table selection process, among a plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage means 192 of the storage means 190, which internal lottery table is used for the internal lottery is selected based on the current gaming state. do. In each internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535) is associated with various roles such as replay, small role and bonus, and loss (unwinning). ..

In the advantageous CBB state, the game state controlled by the game state transition control means 170 is the CBB operating state, that is, the game state type value stored in the game state type storage means 198b is the game state type value "7", and It is an instruction function state that is started when the advantageous period is started by the advantageous period control means 200A, and the control related to the instruction function based on the winning area won by the internal lottery means 120 by the instruction function state control means 200B. Of these, the control (instruction function processing) other than the winning auxiliary control is not executed. In the advantageous CBB state, the instruction function state control means 200B is stored in the game state type storage means 198b until the game state is changed from the CBB operation state to the RT4 state by the game state transition control means 170. The advantageous CBB state is continued until the value is updated from the game state type value "7" to the game state type value "4", and when the game state is shifted to the RT4 state, the advantageous CBB state is terminated. The instruction function state controlled in the game in which the winning area "CBB" is won in the internal lottery is resumed.

In the following description, the bonus means a role of operating the accessory or the accessory continuous operation device by winning a prize, and the bonus operation means the bonus winning the accessory or the accessory continuous operation device. It means that it operates, the bonus state means the state in which the bonus or the continuous actuation device of the bonus is activated, and the bonus period means the period from the start of the bonus to the end of the operation. do.

3 and 4 are diagrams showing the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table F, which are internal lottery tables selected in each gaming state. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, there are a non-bonus state in which the bonus is not won and the bonus is not activated, and a bonus established state in which the bonus is won. In the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D selected in, the winning probability of the winning area including the small winning combination is set to be the same, and as the winning area including only the small winning combination, the winning area "1 card combination 1" to Random numbers are associated with the winning area "1 card combination 4", the winning area "bell", and the winning area "rare role", respectively.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, 1-card combination 1 to 1-card combination 4, bell and rare roles are prepared as small winning combinations (hereinafter referred to as "winning combination") that can be won in the non-bonus state and the bonus established state. Has been done.

The winning area "1 card combination 1" is the winning area where the 1 card combination 1 is won, and the winning area "1 card combination 2" is the winning area where the 1 card combination 2 is won, and the winning area "1 card combination 2". "3" is the winning area where the 1-card winning combination 3 is won, and the winning area "1-card winning combination 4" is the winning area where the 1-card winning combination 4 is won. In such a case, the winning 1-card combination 1 to 1-card combination 4 can be won, and the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is the winning 1-card combination 1 to 1-card combination 4. If the pressing timing cannot be won, a specific symbol combination (missing eye) different from the winning symbol combination of the small winning combination, replay, and bonus is displayed on any of the effective line L1 to the effective line L3. Will be done.

The winning area "bell" is a winning area for winning a bell, and the bell can be won regardless of the order and timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3. The winning area "rare role" is a winning area in which a rare role is won, and is configured so that a rare role can be won when the stop button B2 is pressed at an appropriate timing, and the stop button B2 is pressed at the rare role. If the pressing timing is such that the winning cannot be won, the combination of the winning symbols of the small winning combination, the replay and the bonus, and the specific winning combination displayed when the 1-card winning combination 1 to the 1-card winning combination 4 cannot be won. A symbol combination (rare combination missing stitch) different from the symbol combination (missing stitch) is displayed on any of the effective line L1 to the effective line L3. Further, the winning area "rare role" is won in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D selected when the gaming state is the non-bonus state and the bonus established state, compared to the winning area including other small winning combinations. It is configured to have a low probability.

Bell's payout is set to the number of payouts (for example, 10) that is larger than the specified number of payouts. The payout for the rare role is set to the number of payouts (for example, 2) that is smaller than the specified number of payouts. The payouts for the 1-card winning combination 1 to the 1-card winning combination 4 are set to the number of payouts (for example, 1 card) smaller than the specified number of input. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the bell wins, a symbol combination indicating the winning form of the bell on any of the effective line L1 to the effective line L3 (hereinafter, also referred to as "winning symbol combination"). Is displayed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the specified input number is 3, the maximum payout number in the specified input number is set to 10, and the payout is paid on any of the effective line L1 to the effective line L3. When the bell set to 10 is won, 10 will be paid out.

Further, in the reel control means 130, which will be described later, when the winning area including the small winning combination is won by the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed and the batting order detected by the stop switch 240 is changed. Regardless of the batting order, the reel stop control is configured so that the same small winning combination can be displayed. That is, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured so that when a winning area including a small winning combination is won, it is not possible to win a small winning combination with a different payout depending on the batting order. The winning auxiliary control by the control means 200B, that is, the structure does not have a winning area including a small winning combination with a different number of payouts obtained by the instruction.

Further, in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C selected in the non-bonus state, a regular big bonus (hereinafter referred to as a regular big bonus) as a character continuous operation device related to the type 1 special character prepared as a bonus in the present embodiment. , Regular big bonus is also described as "RBB") and Challenge big bonus as a character continuous operation device related to type 2 special character (hereinafter, challenge big bonus is also described as "CBB"), RBB The winning area "RBB", which is a winning area that wins only, and the winning area "CBB", which is a winning area that wins only CBB, are set as lottery targets. On the other hand, in the internal lottery table D selected in the bonus establishment state, which is the gaming state that shifts when the RBB and CBB are won, the winning area "RBB" and the winning area "CBB" in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C. The random number associated with is associated with the loss (unwinning). Then, the internal lottery table E selected when the gaming state is the RBB operating state in which the RBB is activated among the bonus states in which the bonus is operating is a non-bonus state as a winning area including a small winning combination. Random numbers are associated with the winning area "JAC" including all the small winning combinations that can be won in, and the winning area "rare winning combination", respectively. In the internal lottery table F selected in the above case, a random number is associated with the loss (unwinning).

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the winning area "JAC" is won, in the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, the bell with the largest number of payouts at the time of winning wins in preference to other winning combinations. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are controlled. As a result, when the winning area "JAC" is won, the bell wins regardless of the order and timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3.

Next, the winning area including the replay will be described. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning area "normal replay" and the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6" include only the replay. And the winning area "rare replay" is set.

Here, the "batting order" means the order in which the pressing operation is executed for the stop button B1 to the stop button B3, and is composed of six batting orders of the batting order 1 to the batting order 6. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 corresponds to an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to the operation for stopping the third reel R3. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the push buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in different order, the stop order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 changes.

The batting order 1 is a so-called forward pressing batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B1, stop button B2, and stop button B3. Further, the batting order 2 is a so-called scissors batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B1, stop button B3, and stop button B2. Further, the batting order 3 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B2 → stop button B1 → stop button B3. Further, the batting order 4 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B2 → stop button B3 → stop button B1. Further, the batting order 5 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B3 → stop button B1 → stop button B2. Further, the batting order 6 is a so-called reverse pressing batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B3 → stop button B2 → stop button B1.

In the following description, the reel control means 130 starts the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and the player presses one of the first effective stop buttons B1 to B3. It is also described as the first stop operation, and the player is effective in the state where the rotation of one of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 corresponding to the stop button pressed by the first stop operation is stopped. Pressing any of the buttons B1 to the stop button B3 is also described as a second stop operation, and the reel corresponding to the stop button pressed by the first stop operation among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The third is that the player presses any of the effective stop buttons B1 and B3 while the rotation of the two reels with the reel corresponding to the stop button pressed in the second stop operation is stopped. Also described as a stop operation.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing details of the winning area including the replay. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the winning area "normal replay" is a winning area set in each of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D, and the normal replay is won, and the batting order and the pressing timing are set. Regardless of the normal replay, it is configured to be able to win a prize. The winning area "rare replay" is a winning area set in each of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D, and is configured to win the rare replay and win the rare replay regardless of the batting order and the pressing timing. ing. Further, the winning area "rare replay" is set so that the winning probability is lower than any winning area of the winning area including the replay that can be won in each internal lottery table.

The winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6" are each in the replay time 1 state (RT1 state, hereinafter, the replay time is also "RT"), which is the gaming state set in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is a winning area where the RT2 transition replay and the RT3 transition replay, which are the symbol combinations related to the transition of the gaming state from the RT2 state to the RT3 state, are won at the same time. When B3 is pressed, the winning combination (RT2 transition replay or RT3 transition replay) corresponding to the batting order is won.

The winning area "Batting Order Replay 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Replay 6" are replays such as Special Replay 1 to Special Replay 5 in which the winning symbol combination is different from other replays so that the winning combinations are different. And the combination shown in FIG. 5 is configured so as not to include duplicate winning or special replay 1 to special replay 5. In the reel control means 130, which will be described later, when the winning area including the special replay 1 to the special replay 5 is won by the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are in any batting order and pressing timing. It is configured to execute the reel stop control so that the winning symbol combination of the special replay 1 to the special replay 5 is not displayed even when the pressing operation is performed.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured so that the winning probability of the winning area "CBB" is changed according to the set value stored in the set value storage means 191. , Winning area "1 card role 1" -Winning area "1 card role 4", Winning area "Bell", Winning area "Rare role", Winning area "Batting order replay 1" -Winning area "Batting order replay 6" The winning area "normal replay" and the winning area "rare replay" are configured so that the winning probability does not change regardless of the set value stored in the set value storage means 191. ing.

In the random number determination process, a random number (random number for lottery) generated by the random number generation means 110 for each game is acquired based on the start signal output from the start switch 230, and the acquired random number is selected in the lottery table selection process. It is compared with the lottery table, and it is determined whether or not the winning combination is won based on the comparison result.

In the lottery flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination is set from the non-established state (first flag state, OFF state) to the established state (second flag state). , ON state). In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won in duplicate, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning combinations is set in the established state. Further, the lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage means 193 of the storage means 190.

Here, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry over the established state to the next and subsequent games until a prize is won, and the winning state is carried over to the next and subsequent games regardless of the winning. There is a lottery flag (non-carryover flag) that is reset to the non-established state without being established. The former carry-over possible flag is associated with RBB and CBB, and the small combination and replay are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the winning area including either RBB or CBB is won in the internal lottery, the state in which the winning RBB or CBB lottery flag is established is carried over until the RBB or CBB wins. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine the success or failure of the small winning combination and the replay even in the game in which the established state of the lottery flags of RBB and CBB is carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in the game in which the established state of the lottery flag of RBB and CBB is carried over, if a small winning combination or a replay is won, the lottery flag of the RBB or CBB that has already been won and the internal lottery Set the lottery flag corresponding to two or more kinds of wins, which consist of the small wins won in and the lottery flags for replays, in the established state.

When the CBB is activated, the internal lottery means 120 of the present embodiment sets the lottery flags of all the small winning combinations to the established state regardless of the result of the internal lottery. That is, in the slot machine 1, in the game in which the CBB is operating, the lottery flags for the bell, the 1-card combination 1 to 1-card combination 4, and all the small combinations of the rare combination are set to the established state. Here, in the slot machine 1, in the game in which the CBB is operating, the first reel that is rotating so that the winning symbol combination of the bell is displayed on the effective line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130. R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

The reel control means 130 is the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by the stepping motor based on the fact that the start signal is output from the start switch 230 that is operated by the player executing the start operation to the start lever SL. Starts the rotation drive of. Further, the reel control means 130 has a stop button B1 corresponding to each reel when the rotation state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 becomes a rotation state of steady rotation at a predetermined speed (for example, about 80 rpm). -When the stop button B3 is pressed, the control for enabling the stop operation detected by the stop switch 240 is executed. Then, the reel control means 130 stops the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 when the reel stop signal is output from the stop switch 240 based on the detection of the stop operation. , Controls to stop each reel of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. At this time, the reel control means 130 controls to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, which are rotationally driven by the stepping motor, in a state in which the lottery flag is set, that is, in an manner according to the result of the internal lottery. That is, each time the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed, the reel control means 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Then, the reel is controlled to be stopped at the determined stop position.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed. It is designed to stop the reel. Here, when the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel is determined from the diameter and rotation speed of each reel, and the reel is stopped from the time when the stop button is pressed. It is configured to be rotatable for up to 4 frames before it is done. In the reel control means 130, on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button to which the pressing operation is performed among the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery is the stop button. If the position is within the range of 0 to 4 frames with respect to the display position on any of the effective lines L1 to L3 at the time when the pressing operation is performed, the lottery flag is set to the winning state. Control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button on which the pressing operation is performed so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed at the display position on any of the effective line L1 to the effective line L3. There is.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1, the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination of the winning combinations that can be won regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3 such as the bell and each replay described above are the first reel R1 to the first reel. In each of the three reels R3, they are arranged within a displayable range from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reels stop. In particular, among the winning symbol combinations of the special bell, the symbols that can be displayed on the third reel R3 are the stop buttons even when the CBB is operating (described later), where the maximum number of sliding frames on the third reel R3 is one. They are arranged so that they can be displayed regardless of the pressing timing of B3.

In the present embodiment, the red 7 symbol "red 7", the white 7 symbol "white 7", the BAR symbol "BAR", the replay symbol "RP", and the bell symbol "" are on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. "BL", cherry symbol "CH", watermelon symbol "WM" and blank symbol "BK" are arranged. Further, 20 frames of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and a stop number of any one of the stop numbers 0 to 19 is assigned to each.

Here, the reel control means 130 receives the start signal output when the start switch 230 detects the start operation, starts the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and starts one game. In this case, it is configured to set a waiting time (about 4.1 seconds) generally called a wait (or wait time). When the reel control means 130 receives the start signal from the start switch 230 within the period from the setting of the standby time to the elapse of the standby time, the reel control means 130 receives the start signal from the start switch 230, and after the standby time elapses, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 Is configured to start spinning. With this configuration, the reel control means 130 can start the game after the minimum game time (about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed as a fixed time from the start of one game to the start of the next game. ..

The reel control means 130 refers to a logic calculation process for obtaining a stop position of a rotating reel by a logic calculation and a stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 194 of the storage means 190, and refers to the stop control table of the spinning reel. It performs table reference processing to determine the stop position.

First, in the logic calculation processing, 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time when the stop switch 240 is operated, that is, when the pressing operation of the stop button is detected according to the priority data determined for each combination. Priority is obtained for the candidate stop positions for 5 frames existing in the range. Here, the reel control means 130 is information indicating that the reel that is output when the photosensor provided in the reel unit 310 detects the reel position detection unit provided in each reel has rotated once. And, using the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel where the reel index is detected (calculated from the number of times the drive pulse supplied to the stepping motor is supplied), the reel rotation state at the time when the reel stop signal is received from the stop switch 240. To get. Then, among the priorities of the candidates for each stop position, the candidate for the stop position having the highest priority is determined as the actual stop position. However, in the logic calculation process, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the press detection position, and the like. When there are a plurality of candidates for the stop position having the highest priority, the actual stop position is determined by the table reference process.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the non-bonus state, the bonus established state, and the RBB operating state, the priority is determined in the order of "replay> small winning combination> bonus". Further, in the slot machine 1, when the CBB is in the operating state of the CBB, the priority is determined in the order of "small winning combination> replay> bonus". That is, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is small in preference to the replay and the bonus when the small winning combination and the replay or the bonus are won in duplicate at the time of executing the reel stop control when the CBB is operating. The symbols constituting the winning symbol combination of the winning combination are stopped on the effective line L1.

In the logic calculation process, when the lottery flags for two or more types of winning combinations are set to the winning state, the stop position including the symbol constituting the winning form of the winning combination with the higher priority according to the priority assigned to each winning combination. The priority is obtained so that the candidate of is higher in priority than the candidate of the stop position including the symbol constituting the winning form of the winning combination having a lower priority.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the method of obtaining the priority of the candidate for the stop position when a plurality of types of small winning combinations are won in the internal lottery is displayed on any of the effective line L1 to the effective line L3. There are a method of obtaining a priority according to the number of possible symbol combinations and a method of obtaining a priority according to the number of medals to be paid out based on a predetermined dividend for a small winning combination. When the priority of the stop position candidate is obtained according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L3, it is displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L3. The priority of each stop position candidate is obtained so that the stop position has a higher priority as the number of possible winning symbol combinations increases. Further, when the priority of the candidate for the stop position is obtained according to the number of medals paid out, the payout of the small winning combination corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on any of the effective line L1 to the effective line L3. The priority of each stop position candidate is obtained so that the stop position where the number of medals paid out is large, that is, the stop position where a small winning combination with a large payout can be won, the higher the priority. However, when the priority of the candidate for the stop position is obtained according to the number of medals paid out, if the small wins with the same payout are won in duplicate, each small win can be won. Candidates are treated as having the same priority.

Further, in the logic calculation process, so-called pull-in process and kick-off process are performed as processes for obtaining candidates for reel stop positions. Here, the pull-in process is a process of obtaining a candidate for the stop position of the reel so that the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of obtaining a candidate for a stop position of the reel so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 makes it possible to stop the symbol of the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set in the winning state in the form of winning, while the symbol of the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set in the non-winning state is in the form of winning. Logic calculation processing is performed to obtain a candidate for the reel stop position so that the reel does not stop at.

Here, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the CBB wins and the CBB operates, the CB as the second type special character is continuously displayed regardless of the display of the winning symbol combination of the challenge bonus (CB). It is configured to work. Therefore, when the CBB wins and the CBB operates, the reel control means 130 is rotating within 75 ms from the time when the stop button B3 is pressed for the third reel R3 among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The reel stop control is executed so as to stop the third reel R3 of. When stopping the rotating reel within 75 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel is from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops, depending on the diameter and rotation speed of each reel. It is configured to be rotatable for up to one frame.

In the reel stop control during CBB operation, the reel control means 130 performs at least one predetermined reel of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 within 75 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed. The reel stop control may be executed so as to stop, and in the present embodiment, the third reel is within 75 ms from the time when the reel stop signal output from the stop switch 240 is detected by pressing the stop button B3. The reel stop control is executed so as to stop R3, but the stop switch 240 detects that the stop button corresponding to another reel such as the first reel R1 or the second reel R2 is pressed, and the reel stop signal. May be configured to perform reel stop control so that the reels are stopped within 75 ms from the time when is output from the stop switch 240, and within 75 ms from the time when the reel stop signal is output from the stop switch 240. The number of reels set to stop the reels may be a plurality of reels instead of one.

The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won, based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, while referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 195 of the storage means 190, all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, and the third stop operation is performed. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the effective line L1 to the effective line L3 at the time when the stopped switch 240 is turned off is in the form of winning a predetermined winning combination. Then, it is possible to determine whether or not a bonus, replay, or small winning combination has been won by the symbol combination displayed on the effective line L1 to the effective line L3 when each reel is stopped (hereinafter, referred to as "winning determination"). A winning judgment table is prepared in.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, each process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140 in the winning determination process. As each process executed based on the determination result of the winning combination, for example, when a small winning combination wins, a process of determining the number of medals to be paid out by the payout control means 150 is performed, and when the replay wins a prize. Causes the replay processing means 160 to perform a process of executing the game without consuming medals in the next game, and when a winning combination that triggers the transition of the game state such as a bonus is won, the game state transition control means 170 is used to perform the game state. Is performed.

The winning symbol combination of the bell is "BL-BL-BL". Bell symbols "BL" are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at intervals of 4 frames or less. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, when the winning area "bell" or the winning area "JAC" is won, the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination of the bells are displayed regardless of the batting order and the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3. It is displayed above any of the effective lines L1 to L3, and the bell is configured to always win a prize.

The winning symbol combination for the rare role is "WM-WM-WM". On at least one outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, symbols are arranged so as to have at least a part of an arrangement in which symbols other than the watermelon symbol "WM" are continuous for 5 frames or more. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, even if the winning area "rare combination" is won, if the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed at a pressing timing other than the pressing timing at which the rare winning combination can be won, The symbols that make up the winning symbol combination of any of the winning combinations are also configured to be missed (non-winning) that are not displayed on the effective lines L1 to L3.

The payout control means 150 performs a payout process for paying out medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small winning combination is won, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on the predetermined dividend for each winning combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are used as the payout device. Control is performed so that the hopper unit 320 is paid out. In the present embodiment, as described above, the payout amount of the bell, which is set to the number of payouts larger than the specified number of inputs, is set to 10. In addition, the payout of the rare role, which is set to the number of payouts smaller than the specified number of inputs, is set to two, and the payout of the one-card combination 1 to the one-card combination 4 is set to one. There is.

The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out the number of medals specified by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time one medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is configured to be able to manage the number of medals actually paid out from the hopper unit 320 based on the input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. If medals are allowed to be credited, the number of credits (credited) stored in the credit storage area (not shown) of the storage means 190 instead of actually paying out the medals by the hopper unit 320. A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of medals) is performed to virtually pay out medals.

The replay processing means 160 determines that the winning determination means 140 has stopped and displayed the symbol combination indicating the winning of any one of the plurality of types of replay combinations on any of the valid lines L1 to L3, and the replay is performed. When a prize is won, a replay process (replay process) is performed to set a ready state so that the game can be executed without requiring a medal to be inserted for the next game. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a replay wins a prize, an automatic insertion process is performed in which a specified number of medals are automatically inserted without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). We wait for the next start operation for the start lever SL in a state where the same effective line as the previous game (effective line L1 to effective line L3 in this embodiment) is set.

The game state transition control means 170 shifts from the current gaming state to the bonus established state when the RBB or CBB is won and the control process for shifting between each non-bonus state (non-RT state to RT4 state). Control processing related to the transition of the gaming state of the control process and the control process of shifting from the current gaming state to the RBB operating state or the CBB operating state when the RBB or CBB wins, and when the RBB or CBB wins the prize. The winning RBB or CBB is operated, and when the termination condition of the activated RBB or CBB is satisfied, the operation of the bonus for terminating the activated RBB or CBB is performed. Here, as the transition condition of each gaming state, one condition may be defined or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When multiple conditions are defined, the game is based on the fact that any one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied, or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. The state can be transferred to another gaming state.

With reference to FIG. 6, the control related to the transition of the gaming state executed by the gaming state transition control means 170 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a state transition diagram showing a game state that can be transferred from each game state in the control related to the transition of the game state executed by the game state transition control means 170. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in order to manage which gaming state the current gaming state is, the gaming state control data that stores the data referred to when the control by the gaming state transition control means 170 is executed. A value corresponding to the current gaming state is stored in the gaming state type storage means 198b (see FIG. 2), which is a storage means included in the storage means 198 and manages the type of the gaming state set by the gaming state transition control means 170. It is configured to be.

As shown in FIG. 6, the non-RT state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and is a value of the game state type (game state type value) stored in the game state type storage means 198b. ) Is set to the game state type value "0", and it is possible to shift from the non-RT state to the RT1 state.

Specifically, in the non-RT state, one of the winning areas "1 card combination 1" to the winning area "1 card combination 4" is won, and the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are 1 card combination 1 to 1 card. A specific symbol combination (missing eye) different from the winning symbol combination of the small winning combination, replay, and bonus is effective by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, which is pressed at the pressing timing at which the winning combination 4 cannot be won. When it is displayed above any of the valid lines L3, it shifts to the RT1 state.

In the non-RT state, refer to the internal lottery table A in which the probability of winning a small win, a replay, or a bonus is set extremely high by setting the winning probability of the replay to, for example, about 1 / 1.5. An internal lottery will be held.

In the RT1 state, in the non-RT state or the RT4 state described later, a specific symbol combination (missing stitch) different from the winning symbol combination of the small winning combination, the replay, and the bonus is effective line L1 to the effective line by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130. It is a game state that shifts when it is displayed on any of L3, and the game state type value stored in the game state type storage means 198b is set to the game state type value "1". It is possible to shift from the RT1 state to the RT2 state and the RT3 state.

Specifically, in the RT1 state, the stop button B1 to the batting order (see FIG. 5) in which the winning area "Batting Order Replay 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Replay 6" can be won and the RT2 transition replay can be won. When the stop button B3 is pressed and the winning symbol combination of the RT2 transition replay is displayed on any of the effective line L1 to the effective line L3 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, the RT2 state is entered. Stop button B1 to stop button B3 are pressed and reeled in the batting order (see Fig. 5) where the winning area "Batting Order Replay 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Replay 6" can be won and the RT3 transition replay can be won. When the winning symbol combination of the RT3 transition replay is displayed on any of the effective line L1 to the effective line L3 by the reel stop control by the control means 130, the RT3 transition is performed.

In the RT1 state, the probability of winning the replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 1.5, so that the probability of winning any of the small winning combination, the replay, or the bonus is set to be extremely high with reference to the internal lottery table B. An internal lottery will be held.

The RT2 state is a gaming state in which the RT2 transition replay is transitioned when the winning symbol combination of the RT2 transition replay is displayed on any of the valid lines L1 to the valid line L3 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 in the RT1 state. , The game state type value stored in the game state type storage means 198b is set to the game state type value "2", and when the state shifts to the RT2 state, a predetermined predetermined value determined in advance by the game state shift control means 170. A value corresponding to the number of games (21 games in the present embodiment) is set in the game state end determination counter 198a of the game state control data storage means 198, and each time a game is played, the game state end determination counter 198a A decrement update is performed by subtracting a fixed value (for example, "1") corresponding to one game from the value stored in (hereinafter, the value stored in each counter is also referred to as "stored value").

It is possible to shift from the RT2 state to the non-RT state. Specifically, in the RT2 state, when the game of 21 games is executed and the value stored in the game state end determination counter 198a becomes 0, the game shifts to the non-RT state. In the RT2 state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A in which the winning probability of the replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 1.5.

The RT3 state is a gaming state in which the game shifts when the winning symbol combination of the RT3 transition replay is displayed on any of the valid lines L1 to the valid line L3 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 in the RT1 state. , The game state type value stored in the game state type storage means 198b is set to the game state type value "3", and when the game state shifts to the RT3 state, a predetermined predetermined value is predetermined by the game state shift control means 170. A value corresponding to the number of games (128 games in the present embodiment) is set in the game state end determination counter 198a, and each time a game is played, one game is played from the stored value of the game state end determination counter 198a. A decrement update is performed by subtracting a constant value (eg, "1") corresponding to.

It is possible to shift from the RT3 state to the non-RT state. Specifically, in the RT3 state, when the game of 128 games is executed and the value stored in the game state end determination counter 198a becomes 0, the game shifts to the non-RT state. In the RT3 state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table C in which the winning probability of the replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 7.3.

The RT4 state is a game state that shifts when the bonus state ends, and the game state type value stored in the game state type storage means 198b is set to the game state type value "4", and RT4 It is possible to shift from the state to the RT1 state.

Specifically, in the RT4 state, one of the winning areas "1 card combination 1" to the winning area "1 card combination 4" is won, and the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 are 1 card combination 1 to 1 card combination. A specific symbol combination (missing eye) different from the winning symbol combination of small winning combination, replay and bonus is effective by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, which is pressed at the pressing timing at which 4 cannot be won. When it is displayed on any of the lines L3, it shifts to the RT1 state. In the RT4 state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table C in which the winning probability of the replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 7.3.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, different game playability is realized in each game state by transitioning the game state between the non-RT state and the RT4 state. Specifically, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment wins either a small winning combination, a replay, or a bonus in the RT3 state and the RT4 state in which a normal game is executed, or does not win any winning combination. It is structured to be elected (missing).

Further, in the non-RT state, RT1 state, and RT2 state in which the probability of winning the replay is set to a high probability of about 1 / 1.5, the probability of winning the winning area including the replay is high, which will be described later. The advantageous period is started by the advantageous period control means 200A, and the assist time state (hereinafter, the assist time is also referred to as “AT”) is executed by the instruction function state control means 200B to execute the winning assist control for assisting the winning of a specific combination. When started, the game in the AT state is executed in the non-RT state, RT1 state, and RT2 state in which the game in the AT state has a higher probability of winning the replay than in other game states, that is, the so-called assist replay time game (hereinafter referred to as the assist replay time). It is configured to be able to execute (also described as "ART").

When the AT state is started, the slot machine 1 shifts from the non-RT state to the RT1 state, and shifts from the RT1 state to the RT2 state by executing the winning assist control that assists the winning of the RT2 transition replay. By shifting from the RT2 state to the non-RT state, the gaming state is configured to circulate between the non-RT state, the RT1 state, and the RT2 state, which have a high probability of winning the replay, respectively. On the other hand, when the AT state has not been started, the slot machine 1 shifts from the RT1 state to the RT3 state because the winning assistance control is not executed when the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6" is won. It is configured so that the game in the RT3 state where the probability of being played is high and the probability of winning the replay is low is easy to be executed.

Next, among the controls related to the transition of the gaming state executed by the gaming state transition control means 170, the processing related to the transition to the bonus established state will be described. The game state transition control means 170 executes a bonus establishment state transition control process for shifting the gaming state from the current gaming state to the bonus establishment state when the winning area including the bonus is won in the internal lottery. Specifically, when the gaming state transition control means 170 wins a winning area including a bonus such as a winning area "RBB" or a winning area "CBB" in an internal lottery in a non-RT state, the gaming state is not set. Shift from the RT state to the bonus establishment state.

Further, in the slot machine 1, when the winning area including the bonus is won and the winning bonus is not won, the lottery flag of the winning bonus is maintained in the established state as described above. In the slot machine 1, in the subsequent games until the bonus is won, the game in the bonus established state in which the bonus lottery flag is carried over in the established state is executed. In the bonus establishment state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table D in which the winning probability of the replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 7.3.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the bonus established state, the probability of winning one of the small winning combination, the replay, or the bonus in the internal lottery is set to be extremely high, and the replay is performed more than the non-RT state, the RT1 state, and the RT2 state. The internal lottery is configured to be executed using the internal lottery table with a low winning probability. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a small winning combination or replay is won in the internal lottery in the bonus established state, the bonus lottery flag is carried over in the established state, so that the small winning combination and the bonus or the replay and the bonus are given. It will be in a state of being won more than once. Further, as described above, in the slot machine 1, the priority is determined in the order of "replay> small winning combination> bonus". Further, in the slot machine 1, when the 1-card winning combination 1 to 1-card winning combination 4 is won when the stop buttons B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed at appropriate timings, the winning 1-card winning combination 1 to 1-card winning combination 4 When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed at the pressing timing, the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 enables a specific symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination of the small winning combination, replay, and bonus. It is displayed above any of L1 to the effective line L3, and when the rare combination is won, if the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed at the pressing timing when the rare combination cannot be won, none of the combinations will be won. It is configured to be missed (non-winning).

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the replay in the bonus established state is set to be lower than the winning probability of the replay in the non-RT state, the RT1 state, and the RT2 state, and the internal lottery is lost (non-RT). By configuring it so that it can be won), it is configured so that a state in which the bonus is won independently can occur. As a result, in the slot machine 1, when the bonus is established and the internal lottery is lost (unwinning), the bonus that the lottery flag is continuously set in the established state can be won.

Next, among the controls related to the transition of the gaming state executed by the game state transition control means 170, the process related to the transition to the bonus state and the control related to the operation of the bonus executed by the game state transition control means 170 will be described. do. In the game state transition control means 170, the winning symbol combination of the RBB is displayed on the effective line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, and it is determined that the RBB has won the prize by the winning determination processing by the winning determination means 140 described in detail later. When this is done, the RBB is activated and the gaming state is shifted from the bonus established state to the RBB operating state to start the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues. Further, in the game state transition control means 170, the winning symbol combination of the CBB is displayed on the effective line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, and the CBB wins the prize by the winning determination processing by the winning determination means 140 described in detail later. When it is determined that the CBB is activated, the gaming state is changed from the bonus established state to the CBB operating state, and the bonus period in which the CBB operating state continues is started.

When the RBB operation state is entered, the game state transition control means 170 starts a process of managing the bonus period by the bonus end determination counter 198c (end information storage means) which is a counter of the game state control data storage means 198. .. Specifically, the gaming state transition control means 170 has a predetermined value (end information) stored in the bonus end determination counter 198c as the RBB operating state continues with the start of the bonus period. (In the present embodiment, the value "350") is set, and the process of subtracting the value corresponding to the number of medals paid out in the RBB operating state from the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c is started. The RBB operating state of the present embodiment is configured so that the RB operates continuously regardless of the display of the winning symbol combination of the regular bonus as the first type special bonus (hereinafter, the regular bonus is referred to as "RB"). Has been done.

It is possible to shift from the RBB operating state to the RT4 state. Specifically, in the game state transition control means 170, when the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c becomes a value "0" or less in the RBB operating state, that is, the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues is started. When the total number of medals paid out from is exceeded the value "349", it is determined that the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied, the bonus period in which the RBB operation state continues is ended, and the game state is changed to the RT4 state. Transition.

The predetermined value set in the bonus end determination counter 198c when the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues is larger than the maximum value of the number of medals that can be obtained in one game in the RBB operating state. A value is set and the RBB operating state is configured to continue for at least a plurality of games to be performed. Further, since the number of medals to be paid out does not become a negative number, the game state transition control means 170 determines the end of the bonus period from the start of the bonus period to the end of the predetermined value until the end of the bonus period. The stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c is updated every time the game is executed so as to approach the value "0" which is the value to be played. Therefore, the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c based on the total number of medals paid out after the start of the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues represents the degree of progress in the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues. It can be said that. In the RBB operating state, the winning area "JAC" is set as the winning area for the small winning combination, and the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table E set to win the winning area "JAC" with a high probability.

When the CBB operating state is entered, the gaming state transition control means 170 starts a process of managing the bonus period by the bonus end determination counter 198c. The game state transition control means 170 has a predetermined value (value "70" in the present embodiment) predetermined as a storage value stored in the bonus end determination counter 198c with the start of the bonus period in which the CBB operating state continues. ) Is set, and the process of subtracting the value corresponding to the number of medals paid out in the RBB operating state from the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c is started. The CBB operating state of the present embodiment is configured so that the CB operates continuously regardless of the display of the winning symbol combination of the challenge bonus as the second type special character (hereinafter, the challenge bonus is referred to as "CB"). Has been done. It is possible to shift from the CBB operating state to the RT4 state. Specifically, when more than 69 medals are paid out in the CBB operating state and the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c becomes a value "0" or less, that is, the bonus period during which the CBB operating state continues is set. When the total number of medals paid out after the start exceeds the value "69", it is determined that the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied, the bonus period in which the CBB operation state continues is ended, and the game state is changed. It shifts to the RT4 state. In the CBB operating state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table F set so that the result of the internal lottery is lost (unwinning).

As described above, the internal lottery means 120 of the present embodiment is configured such that when the gaming state is the CB operating state, the CB is continuously operated regardless of the display of the winning symbol combination of the CB. Therefore, the lottery flags for all small winning combinations are set to the established state regardless of the result of the internal lottery. Further, in the reel stop control, the reel control means 130 obtains the priority of the candidate of each stop position so that the priority is higher as the small winning combination with a large payout, that is, the stop position where the bell can be won, is higher. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that are rotating so that the winning symbol combination is displayed on any one of the effective line L1 to the effective line L3 are stopped.

The effect control means 180 relates to an effect related to a game, such as a display effect performed by using the display device 330 or an acoustic effect performed by using the sound device 340, based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 196. Take control. Specifically, when the player operates each configuration of the slot machine 1 for inserting a medal, operating a single bet button BT, a max bet button MB, a start lever SL, a stop button B1 to a stop button B3, or a game. When a game event such as a change in state occurs, the lamp and LED are lit or blinking, the display content of the display device 330 is changed, the sound is output from the speaker, and the start signal is output from the start switch 230 on the first reel. By executing an effect using the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that delays the start of rotation of the R1 to the third reel R3, the effect of enlivening the game and the execution control of the effect for assisting the game are performed.

Further, the effect control means 180 causes each configuration constituting the effect device 300 to execute an effect based on each effect state. In the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 acquires random numbers from the random number storage area of the random number generation means 110 for each lottery process using random numbers, and a plurality of effect lottery stored in the effect lottery table storage means 197. Among the tables, each lottery process is executed using the effect lottery table required for each lottery process.

The advantageous period control means 200A is a period during which an advantageous period (advantageous section) in which a game capable of executing a winning assist control for assisting a winning of a specific combination is executed and a period in which a game in which the winning assist control is not executed is executed. Performs control over the transition between a non-advantageous period (non-advantageous interval). In the advantageous period control means 200A, as a control relating to the transition between the advantageous period and the non-advantageous period, the set value stored in the set value storage means 191 in the game within the non-advantageous period is any value. Even if the winning probability does not change and the winning area is in any of the non-RT state to the RT4 state, the winning area "RBB" and the winning area "1 card" can be won. It is decided to end the non-advantageous period and start the advantageous period when the player wins any of the winning combination 1 "to the winning area" 1-card winning combination 4 ".

The advantageous period control means 200A refers to the data stored in the advantageous period control data storage means 201 of the storage means 190, and executes the control related to the advantageous period. Further, when the advantageous period control means 200A has started the advantageous period by the advantageous period control means 200A, the advantageous period is terminated and the non-advantageous period is started from the next game when the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied. At the same time, the end process, which is the process of initializing various flags, numerical values, etc. set within the advantageous period, is executed. Further, the advantageous period control means 200A turns on the advantageous period notification unit 500A when the advantageous period starts, and turns off the advantageous period notification unit 500A when the non-advantageous period starts.

Further, the advantageous period control means 200A regulates the execution of processing related to the start and end of the advantageous period at the time of winning in the winning area where the winning probability in the internal lottery is changed by the set value stored in the set value storage means 191. At the same time, it is configured to regulate the execution of the instruction function processing by the instruction function state control means 200B described later. The advantageous period control means 200A regulates various processes at the time of winning in the winning area where the winning probability in the internal lottery is changed by the set value stored in the set value storage means 191. It is possible to prevent a significant difference in playability depending on the set value stored in 191 and excessive gambling.

The instruction function state control means 200B includes an instruction function operation process (winning auxiliary control) which is a process related to the operation of the instruction function for assisting the winning of a specific combination when the advantageous period is started by the advantageous period control means 200A. , Processing other than the instruction function operation processing such as the processing related to the transition of the instruction function state between a plurality of instruction function states, which is the state related to the instruction function including the AT state in which the winning assist control can be executed (instruction). (Function processing) and control (assist time control) related to the instruction function including. In the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B differs depending on the winning area in which the internal lottery means 120 is won as the instruction function operation process when the instruction function state is a state in which the winning assist control can be executed. By creating a winning command and transmitting the created winning command to the main control display device 500, it is notified which winning area is the winning area won by the internal lottery, and the player is notified from the stop button B1 to stop. The notification display, which is a function (instruction function) for instructing the operation method of the button B3, is configured to be able to execute the winning auxiliary control, which is the control executed by the main control display device 500.

Here, the winning area subject to the winning assistance control includes the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6". Further, the role of increasing the probability of winning by the winning auxiliary control is the RT2 transition replay at the time of winning in the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6".

Further, when the AT state is executed by the instruction function state control means 200B, the effect control means 180 is an effect of assisting the winning of a specific combination based on the winning command transmitted from the internal lottery means 120. To execute. For example, the effect control means 180 produces a correct batting order in which the RT2 transition replay can be won when a winning command indicating that the winning area "batting order replay 1" has been won in the internal lottery is transmitted from the internal lottery means 120. The winning auxiliary effect notified by the device 300 is executed.

FIG. 7 is a state transition diagram showing details of the period controlled by the advantageous period control means 200A and the instruction function state controlled by the instruction function state control means 200B of the present embodiment. The control related to the instruction function shown in FIG. 7 indicates the presence or absence of control related to the instruction function executed based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120.

As shown in FIG. 7, the non-advantageous period is a period during which control related to all instruction functions including control related to the instruction function by the instruction function state control means 200B based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 is not executed. .. The advantageous period control means 200A is not used until the winning area "RBB" or the winning area "1 piece combination 1" to the winning area "1 piece combination 4" is won by the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 in the game in the non-advantageous period. Continue the favorable period. If the advantageous period control means 200A wins the winning area "RBB" in the internal lottery and the RBB does not win in the winning game, the non-advantageous period ends and the waiting period (waiting section) is set from the next game. When the game starts, the winning area "RBB" is won in the internal lottery, and the RBB wins in the winning game, and the winning area "1 card combination 1" to the winning area "1 card combination 4" is won in the internal lottery. In some cases, the non-advantageous period ends and the advantageous period begins in the next game.

The waiting period is a period started when the gaming state controlled by the gaming state transition control means 170 is in the bonus establishment state and the start of the advantageous period is determined, and the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 Instruction function based on the result This is a period during which the control related to all the instruction functions including the control related to the instruction function by the state control means 200B is not executed. In the game in the waiting period, the advantageous period control means 200A continues the waiting period until the RBB wins, and when the RBB wins, the waiting period ends and the advantageous period starts from the next game.

The advantageous period is a period during which control related to the instruction function by the instruction function state control means 200B based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 can be executed. The advantageous period control means 200A is a counter included in the advantageous period control data storage means 201 from the game that started the advantageous period, and the advantageous period end determination counter 201a that stores the value updated by the advantageous period control means 200A. Every time one game is executed, a value "1", which is a value corresponding to one game, is added, and an update process is executed in which the stored value of the advantageous period end determination counter 201a is cumulatively incremented and updated, and 1500 games are executed. When the game of is executed, that is, when the stored value of the advantageous period end determination counter reaches the value "1500", it is determined that the specific end condition is satisfied as the condition for ending the advantageous period, and the advantageous period is terminated. Then, the advantageous period end process for starting the non-advantageous period from the next game is executed. In the advantageous period end process, the advantageous period control means 200A initializes all the information used in various control processes in the advantageous period, such as each flag set to the ON state in the advantageous period and the value set in the advantageous period.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the advantageous period control means 200A is executed by the instruction function state control means 200B when 1500 games as a predetermined period have elapsed with the advantageous period started. It is configured to end the advantageous period regardless of control.

When the RBB or CBB is won during the advantageous period, the advantageous period control means 200A is a control related to the instruction function based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 by the instruction function state control means 200B, other than the winning assist control. Stop control. When the RBB wins a prize during the advantageous period, the advantageous period control means 200A wins the RBB among the controls related to the instruction function by the instruction function state control means 200B from the game in which the game state shifts to the RBB operating state. Controls other than the winning auxiliary control (instruction function processing) that were canceled based on the above can be executed again, and if the CBB wins during the advantageous period, the instruction function state control from the game in which the game state shifts from the CBB operating state to the RT4 state. Among the controls related to the instruction function by the means 200B, the control (instruction function processing) other than the prize-winning assist control that was canceled based on winning the CBB is enabled again.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability does not change and the winning probability is not changed regardless of the set value stored in the set value storage means 191 in the winning area "RBB". Winning is set as a winning area that can be won in any of the game states from the RT state to the RT4 state, and the winning probability of the winning area "CBB" varies depending on the set value stored in the set value storage means 191. It is set as an area. Therefore, the instruction function state control means 200B is in a state in which the RBB operating state during the advantageous period is started based on the operation of the bonus in which the winning probability does not change depending on the set value stored in the set value storage means 191. Therefore, the control related to the instruction function can be executed in the RBB operating state during the advantageous period, and the winning probability of the CBB operating state during the advantageous period varies depending on the set value stored in the set value storage means 191. Since it is a state to be started based on the operation of the above, it is configured not to execute the control related to the instruction function in the CBB operating state during the advantageous period.

In addition to the case where the gaming state is the non-bonus state, the advantageous period control means 200A of the present embodiment is in the gaming state regardless of which of the bonus established state, the RBB operating state, and the CBB operating state. As in the case where is in the non-bonus state, the stored value of the advantageous period end determination counter 201a is cumulatively added (updated) by a value "1" which is a value corresponding to one game each time one game is executed. ) Execute the update process.

Next, the instruction function state controlled by the instruction function state control means 200B will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a chance zone state (CZ state) as a state (instruction function state) related to the instruction function when the advantageous period is started by the advantageous period control means 200A. It has an AT state, a bonus standby state, an advantageous RBB state, an additional specialization state, and an advantageous CBB state.

The CZ state is a state in which the game state controlled by the game state transition control means 170 is other than the RT3 state, and the winning area "1 card combination 1" to the winning area "1 card combination 4" is won. The instruction function state is started in the case where the advantageous period is started by the advantageous period control means 200A and the case where the AT state is ended without ending the advantageous period, and the instruction function by the instruction function state control means 200B. It is in a state where the control related to is feasible.

In the CZ state, the instruction function state control means 200B shifts the gaming state from the RT1 state to the RT2 state, that is, any one of the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6" in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120. The stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order in which the RT2 transition replay can be won, and the winning symbol combination of the RT2 transition replay is valid line L1 to the effective line L3 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130. When the game state type value stored in the game state type storage means 198b is updated from the game state type value "1" to the game state type value "2" by being displayed above any of them, the instruction function is displayed. It is configured to shift the state to the AT state, which is advantageous for the player who is more likely to shift to the AT state than the non-advantageous period.

The instruction function state control means 200B ends the CZ state when the game state of the next game in the CZ state is the RT3 state. Specifically, the instruction function state control means 200B ends the CZ state when the game state type value stored in the game state type storage means 198b at the start of the next game is the game state type value "3". .. Based on the end of the CZ state, the advantageous period control means 200A starts the non-advantageous period after the advantageous period ends and the advantageous period end process is executed.

The AT state corresponds to the case where the gaming state shifts to the RT2 state in the CZ state, and the case where the advantageous middle RBB state or the additional specialization state (both described later), which is the state in which the RBB is operated during the advantageous period, ends. It is an instruction function state to be started, and is a state in which control related to the instruction function by the instruction function state control means 200B can be executed.

When starting the AT state, the instruction function state control means 200B is a counter included in the instruction function state control data storage means 202 that stores data referred to when the control by the instruction function state control means 200B is executed, and is an AT. When the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a, which is a counter that manages the number of times the winning auxiliary control is executed in the state, is the initial value "0", a predetermined value (for example,) is set with the start of the AT state. Set the value "3"). On the other hand, when the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a is different from the initial value, the instruction function state control means 200B changes the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a with the start of the AT state. Start AT state without any.

The instruction function state control means 200B shifts the instruction function state from the AT state to the CZ state when the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a becomes the value “0”. Further, the instruction function state control means 200B ends the AT state when the game state of the next game is the RT3 state. When the AT state ends based on the gaming state of the next game being the RT3 state, the advantageous period control means 200A starts the non-advantageous period after the advantageous period ends and the advantageous period end process is executed.

In the AT state, the instruction function state control means 200B is configured to be able to execute the winning assist control when the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6" are won by the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120. .. As described above, in the slot machine 1, the winning auxiliary control is executed, so that the probability of winning the RT2 transition replay increases when the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6" is won. ing. As a result, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT state is started in the advantageous period and the number of games executed in the advantageous period is 1500 games or less, the game state is among the non-RT state, the RT1 state, and the RT2 state. It is possible to realize a game in which the game circulates.

In the AT state, the instruction function state control means 200B executes the winning assist control of the RT2 transition replay at the time of winning the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6", and the gaming state shifts to the RT2 state. , When the RT2 state is changed to the non-RT state and then the non-RT state is changed to the RT1 state, the value "1" corresponding to the execution of one winning auxiliary control is set from the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a. Subtract.

As described above, when the gaming state transition control means 170 of the present embodiment wins the RBB or CBB in the non-bonus state and shifts the gaming state to the bonus state in which the winning RBB or CBB operates, after the end of the bonus state. As the gaming state of, the gaming state is configured to shift to the RT4 state. That is, when the game state transition control means 170 wins the RBB or CBB in the RT2 state, the RBB does not digest the RT2 state in which the RT2 state is won with a high probability in the replay that should have continued for 21 games. Or, it ends when the CBB is won, and after the bonus state ends, the winning area "1 card combination 1" to the winning area "1 card combination 4" is won, and the small winning combination and replay are controlled by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130. And, the game state is shifted to the RT4 state where the winning probability of the replay that continues until a specific symbol combination (missing eye) different from the winning symbol combination of the bonus is displayed on any of the effective line L1 to the effective line L3 is low. It is configured to do.

Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured so that the advantageous period ends when the game state of the next game is set to the RT3 state. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a becomes a value "0" and the instruction function state shifts to the CZ state, the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area It is configured so that the advantageous period ends by winning the RT3 transition replay, which wins with a probability of 5/6 when the "batting order replay 6" is won.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a is a value "1" or more, the winning area "batting order replay 1" to the winning area "batting order replay 6" is won. It is configured so that the execution of the winning auxiliary control of the RT2 transition replay at the time is guaranteed and the maintenance of the advantageous period is guaranteed. Here, if the storage value of the winning assistance control number counter 202a is subtracted when the winning assistance control of the RT2 transition replay is executed, the slot machine 1 is in the RT2 state due to the winning of the bonus in the RT2 state. If the game is not sufficiently executed, the player may not be able to obtain the profit originally received in the RT2 state, and the player's interest in the game may be reduced.

However, when the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment executes the winning assist control of the RT2 transition replay at the time of winning from the winning area "hit order replay 1" to the winning area "hit order replay 6", and the gaming state shifts to the RT2 state, When the RT2 state is changed to the non-RT state and then the non-RT state is changed to the RT1 state, the value "1" corresponding to the execution of one winning auxiliary control is subtracted from the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a. By doing so, when the RT2 state ends in the middle due to the winning of the bonus, the storage value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a is subtracted because the RT4 state shifts to the RT1 state instead of the non-RT state. This is because the stored value of the winning assistance control number counter 202a is subtracted when the player shifts from the RT2 state to the non-RT state, that is, when the player obtains the profit originally received in the RT2 state. It is possible to prevent the player's interest in the game from diminishing.

In the advantageous period control means 200A of the present embodiment, when the gaming state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT3 state in the state where the advantageous period is started, the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a is a value "1" or more. That is, even when the instruction function state is controlled to the AT state by the instruction function state control means 200B, the advantageous period is configured to end.

Next, in the game in a state where the advantageous period is started by the advantageous period control means 200A and one of a plurality of instruction function states of the CZ state and the AT state is executed by the instruction function state control means 200B, RBB or CBB. The bonus standby state, which is the instruction function state that shifts when the winning RBB is won, the advantageous middle RBB state that shifts when the winning RBB operates, and the advantageous middle CBB state that shifts when the CBB operates will be described. ..

In the bonus standby state, the game state controlled by the game state transition control means 170 is the bonus establishment state, that is, the game state type value stored in the game state type storage means 198b is the game state type value "5", which is advantageous. It is an instruction function state that is started when the advantageous period is started by the period control means 200A, and the control related to the instruction function based on the winning area won by the internal lottery means 120 by the instruction function state control means 200B. Of these, the control (instruction function processing) other than the winning auxiliary control is not executed. In the game in the bonus standby state, the instruction function state control means 200B continues the bonus standby state until the RBB or CBB wins, and when the RBB wins, the bonus standby state ends and the RBB state is advantageous from the next game. If the CBB wins a prize, the bonus standby state is terminated and the advantageous middle CBB state is started from the next game.

In the advantageous middle RBB state, the game state controlled by the game state transition control means 170 is the RBB operating state, that is, the game state type value stored in the game state type storage means 198b is the game state type value "6", and It is an instruction function state that is started when the advantageous period is started by the advantageous period control means 200A, and the control related to the instruction function based on the winning area won by the internal lottery means 120 by the instruction function state control means 200B. Is in a viable state. In the advantageous middle RBB state, the instruction function state control means 200B is stored in the game state type storage means 198b until the game state is changed from the RBB operation state to the RT4 state by the game state transition control means 170. The advantageous middle RBB state is continued until the value is updated from the game state type value "6" to the game state type value "4", and when the game state is shifted to the RT4 state, the advantageous middle RBB state is terminated. The instruction function state is changed to the AT state.

Further, in the advantageous middle RBB state, whether or not the instruction function state control means 200B shifts to the specialized state by adding the instruction function state when the winning area "rare role" is won by the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120. The additional specialization transition lottery, which is a lottery to determine the above, is executed. When the instruction function state control means 200B wins the "transition to the additional specialization state" in the additional specialization transition lottery, and when the game state is the RBB operating state in the next game, the additional specialization state from the next game. Start the game at. Further, when the effect control means 180 wins the "transition to the additional specialization state" in the additional specialization transition lottery by the instruction function state control means 200B, the additional specialization state is started from the next game. Notify the person.

Further, the instruction function state control means 200B wins the winning area "rare combination" by the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120, and the winning symbol combination of the rare combination is effective by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130. When displayed on any of the lines L3, the winning auxiliary control number addition lottery, which is a lottery to determine the value to be added (added) to the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a, is executed, and the winning auxiliary control number of times is executed. Any one of the value "0" to the value "3" determined by the additional lottery is added to the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a.

In the additional specialized state, the game state controlled by the game state transition control means 170 is the RBB operating state, that is, the game state type value stored in the game state type storage means 198b is the game state type value "6", and It is started when the advantageous period is started by the advantageous period control means 200A, and is started when the "transition to the additional special state" is won in the additional specialization transition lottery by the instruction function state control means 200B. The instruction function state is a state in which control related to the instruction function based on the winning area won by the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 by the instruction function state control means 200B can be executed. In the addition specialized state, the instruction function state control means 200B is the game state type stored in the game state type storage means 198b until the game state is changed from the RBB operation state to the RT4 state by the game state transition control means 170. The additional specialization state is continued until the value is updated from the game state type value "6" to the game state type value "4", and when the game state is shifted to the RT4 state, the additional specialization state is terminated. The instruction function state is changed to the AT state.

In the additional specialization state, the instruction function state control means 200B adds (adds) to the storage value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a at the time of executing the first game in which the additional specialization state is started (hereinafter, "winning"). A lottery for determining the "value to be added to the stored value of the auxiliary control count counter 202a" is also described as "additional number"). It is added to the stored value of the control count counter 202a. Therefore, in the addition specialized state, unlike other instruction function states, the process of surely adding (adding) the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a is executed, and the processing is executed to the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a. It is in a state specialized for addition, and is in an instruction function state that functions as an advantageous privilege for the player.

The instruction function state control means 200B is not limited to the configuration in which the winning assistance control number addition lottery is executed at the time of executing the first game in which the addition specialization state is started. Is almost the same as other instruction function states, but the expected value of the number of additions determined by one additional winning auxiliary control number addition lottery is larger than other instruction function states, and the prize is higher than other instruction function states. The present embodiment is not limited to the present embodiment as long as it is configured as a state specialized for adding to the stored value of the auxiliary control number counter 202a.

When the winning area "RBB" or the winning area "CBB" is won in the internal lottery in the game in the state where any of the instruction function states is being executed, the instruction function state control means 200B is the instruction function that was being executed. After storing the information about the state and shifting the instruction function state to the bonus standby state, the instruction function state that was being executed is interrupted. The information about the instruction function state includes, for example, the current storage value of the winning assistance control number counter 202a when the winning area “RBB” is won by the internal lottery during the execution of the AT state.

2. 2. Bonus addition processing in the RBB operating state Next, the effect in the RBB operating state and the bonus intermediate addition processing linked to the effect in the RBB operating state executed by the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The effect control means 180 of the present embodiment causes the display device 330 to display when the gaming state controlled by the game state transition control means 170 shifts to the RBB operating state and the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues is started. The production device 300 is started to perform a battle production in which a friendly character and an enemy character are battled against each other.

Further, the effect control means 180 is, for example, by an internal lottery by a specific opportunity based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 at the time of executing the game in which the battle effect is executed during the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues. By winning the winning area "rare role", the effect device 300 is made to execute the effect of damaging the enemy character by the ally character. The effect control means 180 is used in a game in which, by the end of the bonus period, the winning area "rare role" is won a predetermined number of times, for example, three times, the third time is won and the victory in the battle effect is determined. With the third stop operation as an opportunity, the effect device 300 is made to execute a victory effect notifying that the ally character has won the enemy character, and the battle effect is ended.

It should be noted that winning the winning area "rare role" a predetermined number of times by the end of the bonus period constitutes a specific condition in this embodiment, and the winning area by the internal lottery by the end of the bonus period. It is assumed that a specific condition is satisfied when the "rare role" is won a predetermined number of times, that is, when the victory in the battle production is decided. In addition, if the effect control means 180 cannot win the winning area "rare role" three times in the internal lottery by the end of the bonus period, the effect that the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is given to the effect device 300. Let it run and end the battle production.

The instruction function state control means 200B of the present embodiment executes a bonus middle addition process, which is a process capable of increasing the storage value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a during the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues. The instruction function state control means 200B is configured so that the number of times the prize-winning assist control is executed in the AT state can be added by executing the bonus middle addition process and increasing the storage value of the prize-winning assist control number counter 202a. Has been done. When the instruction function state control means 200B wins the winning area "rare role" three times in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 by the end of the bonus period, that is, the victory in the battle production by the production control means 180 is determined. In that case, by executing the bonus middle addition process, the addition number determination process execution lottery is executed under predetermined conditions. The additional number determination process execution lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the additional number determination process in which the additional number determination process is executed, and is added to the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a by the additional number determination process. The value (additional number) is determined. As described above, the additional number determination process execution lottery and the additional number determination lottery are advantageous processes (advantageous processes) for the player, which can increase the storage value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a.

Further, the instruction function state control means 200B of the present embodiment includes the content of the additional number determination process execution lottery based on the progress in the bonus period at the time when the victory in the battle production is determined in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120. Determine the number of extras Determine the content of the lottery. Specifically, first, the instruction function state control means 200B of the present embodiment goes to the third winning area "rare role" by the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 based on the start signal when the game is executed during the bonus period. When the victory in the battle production is determined by winning, the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c as the progress of the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues before the winning determination process by the winning determination means 140 is executed, that is, Refer to the value corresponding to the minimum number of payouts that can be paid out by the end of the bonus period (hereinafter, "the minimum number of payouts that can be paid out by the end of the bonus period" is also referred to as "the number of payouts that can be paid out"). ..

Then, the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues is the first period in which the value corresponding to the payable number is a predetermined value (for example, the value "200"), which is a value equal to or higher than the first threshold value (first progress). A second period in which the value corresponding to the number of payable sheets is a predetermined value smaller than the first threshold value (for example, the value "100"), which is a value equal to or greater than the second threshold value and less than the first threshold value (second progress). And, when the value corresponding to the payable number is divided into three stages of the third period in which the value is less than the second threshold value (third progress), the instruction function state control means 200B is used for the battle effect in the first period. If the victory is decided in the second period, the contents of the additional number determination processing execution lottery and the additional number determination lottery will be more advantageous for the player regarding the payout of medals than if the victory in the battle production is decided in the second period. To determine. Further, the instruction function state control means 200B is more advantageous for the player in terms of paying out medals than when the victory in the battle production is decided in the second period and the victory in the battle production is decided in the third period. The content of the additional number determination process execution lottery and the additional number determination lottery is determined.

For example, in the instruction function state control means 200B, when the payout number is 200 or more, that is, when the victory in the battle production is determined in the first period, the payout number is less than 200 and 100 or more. Execute the additional number determination process execution lottery so that the additional number determination process is won with a higher probability (so that the degree of advantage is higher) than when the victory in the battle production is determined in a certain period, that is, the second period. do. Further, for example, the instruction function state control means 200B is determined by an additional number determination lottery when the victory in the battle effect is determined in the first period and the victory in the battle effect is determined in the second period. The additional number determination lottery is executed so that the expected value of the additional number to be added is high (so that the degree of advantage is high).

As described above, the instruction function state control means 200B in the present embodiment is an additional number determination process execution lottery, which is an advantageous process for the player when the victory in the battle production is determined in the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues. It is possible to execute the additional number determination lottery, and the content of the additional number determination process execution lottery and the additional number determination lottery is determined based on the progress of the bonus period. By directing it, it prevents the game from becoming monotonous during the bonus period.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10, the details of the bonus middle addition process will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a bonus middle addition process executed by the instruction function state control means 200B in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment during the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues. In the instruction function state control means 200B, every time the game is executed during the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues, after the winning area is determined in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 and the prize determination process is performed by the prize determination means 140. Before executing, execute the additional processing during the bonus.

Specifically, in the instruction function state control means 200B, each time the game is executed during the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues, the internal lottery means 120 draws an internal lottery at the start of rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. After executing and determining the winning area, the bonus middle addition process is executed before the stop operation by the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is activated based on the determined winning area. After that, when the first to third stop operations are performed by the player and the stop switch 240 on which the third stop operation is performed is turned off, the winning determination means 140 executes the winning determination process. After that, the game state transition control means 170 controls the transition of the gaming state, the advantageous period control means 200A controls the transition between the advantageous period and the non-advantageous period, and the instruction function state control means 200B controls the instruction function. Is executed.

The instruction function state control data storage means 202 includes a victory flag, which is a flag set to the ON state when the victory in the battle effect in the bonus period is determined. Further, the instruction function state control data storage means 202 includes a damage counter (not shown) which is a counter for managing the number of times the winning area “rare combination” is won. The instruction function state control means 200B sets a value "0" in the storage value of the damage counter when the bonus period in which the RBB operation state continues is started. Then, the instruction function state control means 200B executes a process of adding a value "1" to the stored value of the damage counter each time the winning area "rare role" is won in the subsequent games executed during the bonus period. do. The effect control means 180 causes the effect device 300 to perform an effect in which the ally character damages the enemy character each time the stored value of the damage counter is added by the value "1". When the storage value of the damage counter reaches the value "3", the instruction function state control data storage means 202 determines that the victory in the battle production has been decided, and sets the victory flag to the ON state. If the victory in the battle production has not yet been determined after the bonus period has started, that is, if the stored value of the damage counter is the value "2" or less, the victory flag is in the OFF state.

When the bonus middle addition process is started, the instruction function state control means 200B first determines the state of the victory flag (step S1). In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B refers to the state of the victory flag, determines whether the victory flag is in the ON state or the OFF state, and determines whether or not to execute a process advantageous to the player. Has been decided.

In the process of step S1, when the victory flag is in the OFF state (NO in step S1), the instruction function state control means 200B is in the ON state when the addition number determination process execution flag included in the instruction function state control data storage means 202 is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S12). The addition number determination processing execution flag is a flag set to the ON state when the instruction function state control means 200B determines to execute the addition number determination processing for determining the value to be added to the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a. Is. If the victory flag has never been turned on since the bonus period started, that is, if the stored value of the damage counter is the value "2" or less, the additional number determination process execution flag is set to the OFF state. ..

In the process of step S12, when the addition number determination process execution flag is in the OFF state (NO in step S12), the instruction function state control means 200B ends the addition process during the bonus. In this way, the instruction function state control means 200B starts the bonus middle addition process at the time of executing each game while the stored value of the damage counter does not reach the value "3" → NO in step S1 → in step 12. The process of NO → end of the bonus middle addition process is repeated until the bonus period ends. If the stored value stored in the bonus end determination counter 198c reaches the value "0" while the stored value of the damage counter does not reach the value "3", the effect control means 180 has an enemy character as an enemy. The effect device 300 is made to execute a defeat effect for notifying the character that the character has been defeated, and the bonus period ends without executing the additional number determination lottery by the instruction function state control means 200B.

When the instruction function state control means 200B determines in the process of step S1 that the victory flag is in the ON state (YES in step S1), the instruction function state control means 200B is a value in the storage value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a. Add "5" (step S15). In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B gives the player an advantageous privilege based on the determination of victory in the battle production by adding the number of times the winning assist control is executed in the AT state. There is.

When the instruction function state control means 200B finishes the process of step S15, the instruction function state control means 200B refers to the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c and determines whether or not the number of payable sheets is 200 or more. (Step S2). In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B refers to the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c, and whether or not the victory in the battle production is determined in the first period in which the payable number is 200 or more. Is determined.

First, a process will be described when the number of cards that can be paid out is 200 or more, that is, in the first period, when the victory in the battle production is determined. The instruction function state control data storage means 202 of the present embodiment includes the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d, which is a storage means for managing the bonus middle addition type value corresponding to each of the first period to the third period. There is. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment refers to the bonus middle addition type value, which is the storage value of the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d, in any period from the first period to the third period in the battle production. It is possible to judge whether the victory has been decided.

In the process of step S2, when the instruction function state control means 200B determines that the number of payable sheets is 200 or more (YES in step S2), the instruction function state control means 200B stores the additional type storage means 202d in the bonus. The value is set to the value "2" (step S9). In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B is adding a bonus type value indicating that the victory in the battle production is determined in the first period, which is a period in which the progress is less than the second period. It is stored in the addition type storage means 202d and can be referred to when the content of the addition number determination process is determined. In the following description, it is also described that the degree of progress is relatively low and the degree of progress is relatively high.

When the instruction function state control means 200B finishes the process of step S9, the additional number determination process execution flag is set to the ON state (step S10). As described above, when the instruction function state control means 200B in the present embodiment determines the victory in the battle production during the period when the payout number is 200 or more, the additional number determination process execution lottery described later is not executed. , Determines the execution of the additional number determination process. In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B can take over the information determined to execute the additional number determination process until the next game is executed, and execute the additional number determination process when the next game is executed. It is supposed to be.

As described above, it can be said that the process of determining the execution of the additional number determination process in step S10 is an advantageous process that is advantageous to the player. Further, since the instruction function state control means 200B executes a process of determining the execution of the additional number determination process when the victory in the battle production is determined, when a specific condition is satisfied during the bonus period, the instruction function state control means 200B executes the process of determining the execution of the additional number determination process. It can be said that it is an advantageous processing control means capable of executing advantageous processing, which is advantageous processing for the player. Further, when the instruction function state control means 200B decides to execute the addition number determination process, the effect control means 180 is triggered by the third stop operation in the game in which the victory in the battle effect is determined, and the addition number is added together with the victory effect. The effect device 300 is made to execute the additional number determination process winning notification effect for notifying the player that the determination process has been won.

When the instruction function state control means 200B finishes the process of step S10, the instruction function state control means 200B sets the victory flag to the OFF state (step S11), and ends the bonus middle addition process. In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B stores in the victory flag that the player has decided to execute the addition number determination process at the time of executing the next game because the player has determined the victory in the battle production, and next It is prevented that the process of determining the execution of the addition number determination process is executed again when the game of is executed. The instruction function state control means 200B changes the state of the victory flag from the ON state to the OFF state, then the bonus period ends and the next bonus period starts, and then the victory in the battle production is decided again. It is configured to maintain the OFF state of the victory flag until it is done.

After that, when the next game is executed, the bonus middle addition process is started again. In this case, since the victory flag is in the OFF state in the process of step S1 (NO in step S1), the instruction function state control means 200B determines whether or not the addition number determination process execution flag is in the ON state (NO). Step S12). In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B refers to the state of the additional number determination process execution flag and determines whether or not the execution of the additional number determination process is determined when the previous game is executed. Even if the victory in the battle production has not yet been determined after the bonus period has started, the victory flag is in the OFF state in the process of step S1.

In the process of step S12, when the addition number determination process execution flag is in the ON state (YES in step S12), the instruction function state control means 200B performs the addition number determination process in the bonus middle addition process at the time of the previous game execution. It is determined that the execution has been decided, and the addition number determination process is executed (step S13). The instruction function state control means 200B covers a period from the next game of the game in which the execution of the addition number determination process is determined to the execution of a plurality of games, for example, the period from the execution of five games. Then, the addition number determination process is executed. Further, the effect control means 180 causes the effect device 300 to execute a special effect during the period in which the game in which the addition number determination process is executed is being executed. The special effect is that the instruction function state control means 200B executes the addition number determination process, so that a privilege advantageous to the player may be obtained, that is, the storage value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a may be increased. It is a production that suggests to the player. The effect control means 180 suggests that the effect device 300 may execute the special effect to obtain a privilege advantageous to the player, and prevents the game from becoming monotonous during the bonus period.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an addition number determination process, which is a subroutine executed by the instruction function state control means 200B in the bonus middle addition process in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. When the instruction function state control means 200B starts the addition number determination process, it first refers to the storage value of the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d, and is the storage value of the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d a value "2"? It is determined whether or not (step S21). In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B determines whether or not the victory in the battle effect is determined in the first period by referring to the storage value of the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d.

The instruction function state control data storage means 202 includes an additional number determination lottery table storage means 202c, which is a storage means. The addition number determination lottery table storage means 202c is a data table for determining the addition number in the addition number determination lottery, the addition number determination lottery table A to the addition number determination lottery table C (see FIGS. 10 (C) to (E)). I remember. In the additional number determination lottery table A to the additional number determination lottery table C, values "0" to "3" are associated with each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers of 0 to 65535). .. Further, the additional number determination lottery table A is set to have a lower expected value of the value determined from the additional number determination lottery table B, and the additional number determination lottery table B is set to the value determined from the additional number determination lottery table C. The expected value of is set low.

For example, in the additional number determination lottery table A, the value "0" is for 55705 random numbers from 0 to 55704, and the value "1" is for 3277 random numbers from 55705 to 58981. The value "2" is associated with the random numbers of 62259 to 65535, and the value "3" is associated with the 3277 random numbers of 62259 to 65535. Further, for example, in the additional number determination lottery table B, the value "0" for 32768 random numbers from 0 to 32767 and the value "1" for 16384 random numbers from 32768 to 49151 are 49152 to 58982. A value "2" is associated with 9831 random numbers, and a value "3" is associated with 6553 random numbers from 58983 to 65535. Further, for example, in the additional number determination lottery table C, the value "0" is set to 13108 random numbers of 0 to 13107, and the value "1" is set to 36045 to 52428 for 22937 random numbers of 13108 to 36044. A value "2" is associated with 16384 random numbers, and a value "3" is associated with 13107 random numbers from 52429 to 65535.

In the process of step S21, when the storage value of the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d is a value "2" (YES in step S21), the instruction function state control means 200B wins the battle effect in the first period. It is determined that the determination has been made, and the addition number determination lottery is executed with reference to the addition number determination lottery table C stored in the addition number determination lottery table storage means 202c (step S25). In the process of step S25, the instruction function state control means 200B compares the random number acquired from the random number storage area with the additional number determination lottery table C having a high expected value of the value determined from the additional number determination lottery table B. The number of extras is determined by executing a lottery and determining the number of extras based on the comparison result.

When the instruction function state control means 200B finishes the process of step S25, the instruction function state control means 200B wins a value of any one of the value "0" to the value "3" determined by the additional number determination lottery (step S25). It is added to the stored value of the auxiliary control number counter 202a and stored (step S26), and the addition number determination process is completed. In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B increases the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a when the value of the value "1" to the value "3" is determined by the additional number determination lottery, that is, AT. By adding the number of times to execute the winning assistance control of the RT2 transition replay in the state, the chance that the game state circulates between the non-RT state, the RT1 state, and the RT2 state, which have a high probability of winning the replay, is increased, and the player It gives a privilege that is advantageous to the user. Therefore, it can be said that the additional number determination process and the additional number determination lottery in which the additional number determination lottery is executed are advantageous processes that are advantageous processes for the player. Further, since the instruction function state control means 200B is configured to be able to execute the additional number determination process and the additional number determination lottery when the victory in the battle production is determined, when a specific condition is satisfied during the bonus period. In addition, it can be said that it is an advantageous processing control means capable of executing advantageous processing, which is advantageous processing for the player.

When the instruction function state control means 200B finishes the process of step S13 in the bonus middle addition process, the instruction function state control means 200B is included in the instruction function state control data storage means 202 and manages the number of executions of the addition number determination process. The value "1" is added to the stored value of the addition number determination process execution count counter 202e, which is a counter (step S16). In the state where the addition process during the bonus has not been executed even once (for example, at the time of shipment of the slot machine 1), the storage value of the addition number determination process execution count counter 202e is stored as a value "0". In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B stores in the additional number determination process execution number counter 202e that the additional number determination process has been executed.

When the instruction function state control means 200B finishes the process of step S16, the instruction function state control means 200B refers to the stored value of the addition number determination process execution count counter 202e, and whether or not the stored value is the value "5" or more. (Step S17). In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B determines whether or not the number of times the additional number determination process is executed in the bonus period has reached the number of times the additional number determination process is completed.

In the process of step S17, when the stored value of the addition number determination process execution count counter 202e is less than the value "5" (NO in step S17), the instruction function state control means 200B ends the bonus middle addition process. In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B is based on the fact that the number of times the additional number determination process is executed has not reached 5, which is the maximum number of times the additional number determination process can be executed, at the time of executing the next game. Has also decided to execute the additional number determination process. As described above, the instruction function state control means 200B is configured such that the number of executions of the addition number determination process is managed by the addition number determination process execution number counter 202e and the addition number determination process is executed a plurality of times in the bonus period. There is.

In the process of step S17, when the stored value of the addition number determination process execution count counter 202e is a value "5" or more (YES in step S17), the instruction function state control means 200B performs the initialization process of the addition process during the bonus. Execution (step S14), the addition number determination processing execution flag is set to the OFF state, the addition number determination processing execution count counter 202e is set to the initial value "0", and the addition type is stored in the bonus. The value "0", which is the initial value of the additional type value in the bonus, is set in the storage value of the means 202d. In a state where the bonus middle addition process has never been executed (for example, at the time of shipment of the slot machine 1), the bonus middle addition type value is stored in the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d as a value "0". .. In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B stores in the additional number determination process execution flag that the number of executions of the additional number determination process has reached 5 times, which is the maximum number of times the additional number determination process can be executed. It prevents the additional number determination process from being executed again during the bonus period. When the instruction function state control means 200B finishes the process of step S14, the instruction function state control means 200B ends the bonus middle addition process. When the instruction function state control means 200B decides to add a value of the value "1" or more to the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a in the additional number determination lottery, the effect control means 180 is a game in which the special effect ends. At the time of executing the fifth game after the special effect is started, the effect device 300 is made to execute an additional notification effect that notifies the player of the number of times added to the storage value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a. ..

Next, a process will be described when the number of cards that can be paid out is less than 200 and 100 or more, that is, when the victory in the battle production is determined in the second period. The same contents as the processing when the victory in the battle production is decided in the first period will be omitted. In the process of step S2, when the instruction function state control means 200B determines that the number of payable sheets is less than 200 (NO in step S2), the instruction function state control means 200B stores the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c. With reference to this, it is determined whether or not the number of payable sheets is 100 or more (step S3). In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B refers to the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c, and whether or not the victory in the battle production is determined in the second period, which has a higher degree of progress than the first period. Is determined.

The instruction function state control data storage means 202 includes the additional number determination process execution lottery table storage means 202b, which is a storage means. The additional number determination process execution lottery table storage means 202b is a data table for determining whether or not to execute the additional number determination process in the additional number determination process execution lottery. The additional number determination process execution lottery table A (FIG. 10A). (See) and the additional number determination process execution lottery table B (see FIG. 10B) are stored. The additional number determination process execution lottery table A and the additional number determination process execution lottery table B are "winning" of execution of the additional number determination process for each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535). Or, "unwinning" is associated.

Further, the additional number determination process execution lottery table A is set to have a lower winning probability of executing the additional number determination process than the additional number determination process execution lottery table B. For example, in the additional number determination process execution lottery table A, "winning" is associated with 13108 random numbers from 0 to 13107, and "unwinning" is associated with 52428 random numbers from 13108 to 65535. ing. Further, for example, in the additional number determination process execution lottery table B, "winning" corresponds to 32768 random numbers from 0 to 32767, and "unwinning" corresponds to 32768 random numbers from 32768 to 65535. It is attached. As a result, the instruction function state control data storage means 202 is selected from the additional number determination process execution lottery with reference to the additional number determination process execution lottery table B in the additional number determination process execution lottery with reference to the additional number determination process execution lottery table A. It is configured so that it is difficult to win the execution of the additional number determination process.

In the process of step S3, when the instruction function state control means 200B determines that the number of sheets that can be paid out is 100 or more (YES in step S3), the instruction function state control means 200B is the additional number determination process execution lottery table storage means. The additional number determination process execution lottery is executed with reference to the additional number determination process execution lottery table B stored in 202b (step S6). In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B has a higher probability of winning the random number acquired from the random number storage area and the execution of the additional number determination process than the additional number determination process execution lottery table A. And, the additional number determination process execution lottery is executed, and it is determined whether or not to execute the additional number determination lottery capable of increasing the storage value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a.

When the instruction function state control means 200B executes the process of step S6, the storage value of the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d is set to the value "1" (step S7). In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B has a bonus middle addition type indicating that the victory in the battle production is decided in the second period in which the progress is higher than the first period and the progress is lower than the third period. The value is stored in the bonus type storage means 202d so that it can be referred to when determining the content of the addition number determination process.

When the instruction function state control means 200B finishes the process of step S7, the instruction function state control means 200B determines whether or not the execution of the addition number determination process is won in the addition number determination process execution lottery (step S8). When the execution of the addition number determination process is won, that is, when the result of the addition number determination process execution lottery is "winning" (YES in step S8), the addition number determination process execution flag is set to the ON state (step S10). ), Set the victory flag to the OFF state (step S11), and end the addition process during the bonus. As described above, it can be said that the additional number determination process execution lottery that can execute the additional number determination process by winning is an advantageous process that is advantageous for the player. Further, since the instruction function state control means 200B is configured to be able to execute the additional number determination process execution lottery when the victory in the battle production is determined, the game is played when a specific condition is satisfied during the bonus period. It can be said that it is an advantageous processing control means capable of executing advantageous processing, which is advantageous processing for a person. When the execution of the addition number determination process is not won in the process of step S8, that is, when the result of the addition number determination process execution lottery is "unwinning" (NO in step S8), the instruction function state control means 200B , It is determined not to execute the addition number determination process, the victory flag is set to the OFF state (step S11), and the addition process during the bonus is terminated.

When the instruction function state control means 200B starts the bonus middle addition process again at the time of executing the next game of the game won in the execution of the addition number determination process in the addition number determination process execution lottery, the payout number is 200 or more. As in the case where the victory in the battle production is determined in the second period, the addition number determination process of step S13 is started via the process of NO in step S1 and YES in step S12. The effect control means 180 provides a special effect to the effect device 300 during a period from the game in which the addition number determination process is executed to the execution of a predetermined number of games, for example, the period from the execution of five games. To execute. In the process of step S21 of the addition number determination process (step 13), when the storage value of the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d is not the value "2" (NO in step S21), that is, the period during which the number of payable sheets is less than 200. When the victory in the battle production is determined, the instruction function state control means 200B refers to the storage value of the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d, and the storage value of the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d is a value "1". Whether or not it is determined (step S22). In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B refers to the storage value of the bonus medium addition type storage means 202d, and in the second period in which the payout possible number is less than 200 and 100 or more, the battle effect is produced. It is judged whether or not the victory in is decided.

In the process of step S22, when the storage value of the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d is a value "1" (YES in step S22), the instruction function state control means 200B wins the battle effect in the second period. It is determined that the determination has been made, and the addition number determination lottery is executed with reference to the addition number determination lottery table B stored in the addition number determination lottery table storage means 202c (step S24). In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B compares and adds the random number acquired from the random number storage area and the additional number determination lottery table B having a high expected value of the value determined from the additional number determination lottery table A. A number determination lottery is executed, and the number of additions is determined based on the comparison result. When the instruction function state control means 200B finishes the process of step S24, the instruction function state control means 200B wins a value of any one of the value "0" to the value "3" determined by the additional number determination lottery (step S24). It is added to the stored value of the auxiliary control number counter 202a and stored (step S26), and the addition number determination process is completed. When the instruction function state control means 200B decides to add a value of the value "1" or more to the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a in the additional number determination lottery, the effect control means 180 can pay out 200 sheets. Similar to the case where the victory in the battle production is decided in the above second period, when the special production, which is the game in which the special production ends, is executed, the effect device 300 is additionally notified when the fifth game is executed. Let the production be executed.

Next, a process will be described when the number of cards that can be paid out is less than 100, that is, when the victory in the battle production is determined in the third period. The same contents as the processing when the victory in the battle production is decided in the first period or the second period will be omitted. In the process of step 3, when the instruction function state control means 200B determines that the number of sheets that can be paid out is less than 100 (NO in step S3), the instruction function state control means 200B is the additional number determination process execution lottery table storage means. With reference to the additional number determination process execution lottery table A stored in 202b, the additional number determination process execution lottery is executed (step S4).

In the process of step S4, the instruction function state control means 200B has a low probability of winning the random number acquired from the random number storage area and the execution of the additional number determination process from the additional number determination process execution lottery table B. The table A and the table A are compared with each other to execute the addition number determination processing execution lottery, and it is determined whether or not to execute the addition number determination lottery capable of increasing the storage value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a. When the process of step S4 is executed, the instruction function state control means 200B sets the bonus middle addition type value, which is the storage value of the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d, to the value “0” (step S5). In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B adds a bonus middle addition type value indicating that the victory in the battle production is determined in the third period, which has a higher degree of progress than the second period, in the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d. It is stored in and can be referred to when determining the content of the additional number determination process.

When the instruction function state control means 200B finishes the process of step S5, the instruction function state control means 200B determines whether or not the execution of the addition number determination process is won in the addition number determination process execution lottery (step S8). In the process of step S8, when the execution of the additional number determination process is won, that is, when the result of the additional number determination process execution lottery is "winning" (YES in step S8), the additional number determination process execution flag is turned ON. Is set to (step S10), the victory flag is set to the OFF state (step S11), and the bonus processing is completed. When the stored value stored in the bonus end determination counter 198c reaches the value "0" in the game in which the victory in the battle effect by the effect control means 180 is determined, the additional number determination process execution lottery results do not matter. The bonus period is terminated by the game state transition control means 170 without executing the addition number determination process by the instruction function state control means 200B and the special effect by the effect control means 180. When the execution of the additional number determination process is not won in the process of step S8 (NO in step S8), the instruction function state control means 200B determines not to execute the additional number determination process and turns off the victory flag. Is set to (step S11), and the addition process during the bonus is completed.

After that, when the next game is executed, the bonus middle addition process is started again, and the NO, step of step S1 is the same as when the victory in the battle production is decided in the second period when the payable number is 200 or more. The process of determining the number of additions in step S13 is started via the process of YES in S12. In the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 does not cause the effect device 300 to execute the special effect and the additional notification effect when the victory in the battle effect is determined in the third period when the payout number is less than 100. It is configured in. As a result, if the progress in the bonus period when the victory in the battle production is decided is high, for example, if the bonus period ends by the time the game is executed five times, the special production is started and the additional notification effect is produced. The bonus period ends before the execution of, which prevents the player from feeling uncomfortable.

In the process of step S22 of the addition number determination process (step 13), when the storage value of the bonus middle addition type storage means 202d is not the value "1" (NO in step S22), the instruction function state control means 200B is the third. It is determined that the victory in the battle production has been decided in the period, and the additional number determination lottery is executed with reference to the additional number determination lottery table A stored in the additional number determination lottery table storage means 202c (step S23). In this process, the instruction function state control means 200B compares the random number acquired from the random number storage area with the addition number determination lottery table A, executes the addition number determination lottery, and executes the addition number determination lottery. The value to be added to the stored value of 202a is determined.

When the instruction function state control means 200B finishes the process of step S23, the instruction function state control means 200B wins a value of any one of the value "0" to the value "3" determined by the additional number determination lottery (step S23). It is added to the stored value of the auxiliary control number counter 202a and stored (step S26), and the addition number determination process is completed.

As described above, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is based on which period of the first period to the third period the instruction function state control means 200B determines the victory in the battle production, that is, the battle production. Based on the progress of the bonus period in the game in which the victory is determined, the content of the additional number determination process execution lottery and the content of the additional number determination lottery are determined. The additional number determination process execution lottery and the additional number determination process lottery constitute an advantageous process in the present embodiment.

3. 3. Summary of the present embodiment As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the instruction function state control means 200B satisfies a specific condition in the bonus period, that is, when the victory in the battle production is determined, the bonus period Since it is configured to determine the content of the additional number determination process execution lottery, which is an advantageous process for the player, based on the degree of progress in the game, it is possible to realize various playability during the bonus period, and the game during the bonus period can be played. It is possible to prevent the player from becoming monotonous and to improve the interest of the player in the game.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the instruction function state control means 200B satisfies a specific condition in the bonus period, the additional number is determined, which is an advantageous process for the player, based on the progress in the bonus period. Since it is configured to determine the content of the lottery, it is possible to realize various playability during the bonus period, prevent the game from becoming monotonous during the bonus period, and improve the player's interest in the game. be able to.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the instruction function state control means 200B satisfies a specific condition in a period in which the progress is low in the bonus period, and a specific condition is satisfied in the period in which the progress is high. Since the content of the additional number determination process execution lottery and the additional number determination lottery, etc. is determined to be more advantageous to the player, if a specific condition is satisfied before the progress in the bonus period becomes high, the player will be notified. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent giving a feeling of loss, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the progress of the instruction function state control means 200B is set to the total of the game values paid out from the start of the bonus period to the satisfaction of a specific condition. Since the contents of the additional number determination process execution lottery and the additional number determination lottery are determined based on the above, the additional number determination process execution lottery and the additional number are added without newly providing a configuration for controlling the progress of the bonus period. It is possible to execute the control related to the number determination lottery, and it is possible to prevent an increase in the processing load of the slot machine 1 and an increase in cost.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B is added to the bonus after the winning area is determined in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 and before the winning determination process is executed by the winning determination means 140. Is executed, and the lottery for executing the addition number determination process is executed. Therefore, the effect control means 180 notifies the effect device 300 that the ally character has won the enemy character, and executes the addition number determination process. It is also possible to simultaneously execute the winning notification effect of the additional number determination process to notify the player that the winning effect has been won, and also to execute the additional number determination process winning notification effect when the next game of the game in which the winning effect is executed is executed. It is also possible to execute the game, and it is possible to realize various game features and improve the commercial value of the game machine.

4. Modification Example In the present embodiment, when a specific condition is satisfied in the bonus period, the slot machine 1 determines the number of additions based on the winning in the lottery for executing the addition number determination process or the lottery for executing the addition number determination process. It is configured so that the additional number determination process including the lottery can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a specific condition is satisfied in the bonus period, the slot machine 1 is configured to execute the additional number determination process lottery without going through the additional number determination process execution lottery regardless of the progress in the bonus period. It may be configured to determine the transition of the instruction function state to the CZ state, the additional specialization state, the AT state, etc. when a specific condition is satisfied during the bonus period, which is advantageous. As a process, various processes that can give a privilege advantageous to the player can be adopted. In this way, one or more of the additional number determination process execution lottery, the additional number determination lottery, the transition process to the CZ state (transition lottery), the transition process to the AT state (transition lottery), and the like, or a plurality of these. The combination may constitute an advantageous treatment in this embodiment. Further, for example, in the slot machine 1, when a specific condition is satisfied in the bonus period, that is, when a victory in the battle effect is determined, the effect control means 180 suggests a set value based on the progress in the bonus period. May be configured to perform. When configured in this way, the control process for executing the suggestion effect constitutes the advantageous process in the present embodiment, and the effect control means 180 constitutes the advantageous process control means in the present embodiment.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the slot machine 1, the instruction function state control means 200B performs an additional number determination process execution lottery, an additional number determination lottery, a winning assistance control, an instruction function control, and the like, and the instruction function state is in the AT state. In some cases, it is configured to perform winning assistance control, but is not limited to this. The slot machine 1 has, for example, a winning auxiliary control executing means for executing the winning auxiliary control when the advantageous period is started and the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a is a value "1" or more. You may be. When configured in this way, the winning auxiliary control execution means may be configured to execute the additional number determination process execution lottery and the additional number determination lottery. When configured in this way, the winning auxiliary control executing means constitutes an advantageous processing control means capable of executing advantageous processing which is advantageous processing for the player in the present embodiment.

Further, in the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B is configured to shift the instruction function state to the AT state after the end of the advantageous middle RBB state, but is not limited thereto. The instruction function state control means 200B, for example, shifts the instruction function state to the AT state in which the winning assist control is executed after the end of the advantageous RBB state when a specific condition is satisfied in the advantageous RBB state, and is specific. When the advantageous middle RBB state is terminated without satisfying the condition, the instruction function state may be configured to shift to the normal non-AT state in which the winning assist control is not executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B is configured to execute the addition number determination process at the time of executing the next game when a specific condition is satisfied, but the present invention is not limited to this. The instruction function state control means 200B may be configured to execute the addition number determination process before the execution of the prize determination process by the prize determination means 140 in a game in which a specific condition is satisfied, or the specific condition. It may be configured to execute the addition number determination process after the winning determination process is executed by the winning determination means 140 in the game in which is satisfied, or the last of the bonus period in which the RBB operating state in which a specific condition is satisfied continues. It may be configured to execute the additional number determination process at the time of executing the game, or may be configured to execute the additional number determination process at the time of executing the game in the AT state transitioned after the specific condition is satisfied. good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B is configured to execute the additional number determination process a plurality of times in the bonus period, but the present invention is not limited to this. The instruction function state control means 200B may be configured to be able to execute the addition number determination process at most once in one bonus period, or based on the progress of the bonus period when a specific condition is satisfied. , The number of times that the additional number determination process can be executed may be determined.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 constitutes a specific condition that the winning area "rare role" is won a predetermined number of times by the end of the bonus period, but the present invention is limited to this. Not done. The slot machine 1 may constitute, for example, a specific condition that a predetermined number of times a predetermined number of times is won in a predetermined winning area by an internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120. Specifically, the slot machine 1 has a winning area "JAC" and a winning area "rare replay" as winning areas including a small winning combination of the internal lottery table E selected when the gaming state is the RBB operating state. Random numbers are associated with each of them, and a specific condition may be configured to win once in the winning area "rare replay" by the internal lottery before the end of the bonus period, or a small role of the internal lottery table E. As the winning area including, random numbers are associated with the winning area "JAC", the winning area "rare role", and the winning area "rare replay", respectively, and the winning area by internal lottery by the end of the bonus period. A specific condition may be configured to win twice in the "rare role" and once in the winning area "rare replay", or as a winning area including a small role in the internal lottery table E, the winning area " Random numbers are associated with "JAC", the winning area "rare role", and the winning area "rare replay", respectively, and by the end of the bonus period, the winning area "rare role" or "rare replay" is selected by internal lottery. A specific condition may be configured that the total number of winnings reaches 3 times. Further, winning the execution of the addition number determination process in the addition number determination process execution lottery may constitute a specific condition, or a specific condition based on the effect lottery, for example, a specific effect may be applied a predetermined number of times. It may be determined that a specific condition is satisfied based on various lottery results such as having 300 execute.

Further, in the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B can increase the storage value of the winning assistance control number counter 202a, which is a counter that manages the number of times the winning assistance control is executed by the additional number determination lottery. It is configured in, but is not limited to this. The instruction function state control means 200B, for example, instead of the additional number determination lottery, whether or not to increase the number of games executed in the AT state when the period during which the AT state continues is managed by the number of games. It may be configured to execute a lottery to determine the number of games to be increased, or if the period during which the AT state continues is managed by the number of times a predetermined small winning combination is won, the predetermined small amount in the AT state. It may be configured to execute a lottery to determine whether or not to increase the number of times a winning combination can be won and the number of times a small winning combination can be won, and the number of medals paid out is the period during which the AT state continues. If managed by, it may be configured to execute a lottery to determine whether or not to increase the upper limit of the number of medals to be paid out in the AT state and the upper limit of the number of medals to be increased, or the AT state may be configured. If the duration is managed by the difference (difference) between the number of medals inserted and the number of medals paid out, whether or not to increase the upper limit of the difference in medals in the AT state and the upper limit of the difference to be increased. It may be configured to perform a lottery to determine.

Further, in the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B determines to execute the additional number determination process without executing the additional number determination process execution lottery when a specific condition is satisfied in the first period. It is configured in, but is not limited to this. The instruction function state control means 200B refers to, for example, a data table in which all the random numbers that can be acquired are associated with winning the execution of the addition number determination process when a specific condition is satisfied in the first period. The additional number determination process execution lottery may be executed, or the additional number determination process execution lottery may be executed with reference to the data table that is won with a higher probability than the additional number determination process execution lottery table B. It may be configured in.

Further, in the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B has a progress degree in the bonus period when a specific condition is satisfied, which is the second progress degree rather than the third progress degree, and also from the second progress degree. The first degree of progress is configured to determine the content of the bonus number determination process execution lottery and the bonus number determination lottery in addition to the content advantageous to the player, but is not limited thereto. In the instruction function state control means 200B, for example, when the progress in the bonus period when a specific condition is satisfied is the second progress rather than the first progress, and the third progress is higher than the second progress. A certain person may be configured to determine the content of the addition number determination processing execution lottery or the addition number determination lottery in addition to the content advantageous to the player, and may be configured to determine the content of the first progress to the third progress. 2 When a specific condition is satisfied in the progress, the content of the addition number determination process execution lottery or the addition number determination lottery may be determined to be the most advantageous content, and the progress classification is the first. It may be two stages of progress and second progress, or it may be four or more stages. Further, the instruction function state control means 200B, for example, subtracts a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out in the game state transition control means 170 from the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c, and as a result, the bonus end determination is made. When the stored value of the counter 198c and a predetermined numerical value (for example, the value "100") match, the content is more advantageous than the case where the predetermined numerical value does not match. It may be configured to determine the content.

Further, in the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B refers to any one of the additional number determination lottery table A to the additional number determination lottery table C when executing the additional number determination lottery, and is used for the additional prize assist control. The number of executions is configured to determine any value from the value "0" to the value "3", but the number of executions is not limited to this. The instruction function state control means 200B may be configured to determine any integer as the number of executions of the additional winning auxiliary control by the addition number determination process. In the instruction function state control means 200B, for example, when executing the additional number determination lottery, the additional number determination lottery table A to which the value "1" to the value "10" are associated with each of the plurality of random numbers. It is configured to refer to the additional number determination lottery table C, and if a specific condition is satisfied during the bonus period, it is configured to determine at least a value "1" as the number of executions of the additional winning assistance control. May be. Further, the instruction function state control means 200B does not execute the additional number determination process lottery when, for example, wins the additional number determination process execution lottery, and is a fixed value (for example, a value) as the number of executions of the additional prize assist control. It may be configured to determine "3"). Further, the instruction function state control means 200B may be configured to determine, for example, the number of executions of the winning assist control to be added regardless of the lottery, based on the progress when a specific condition is satisfied. Specifically, the instruction function state control means 200B specifies a value "2" as the number of executions of the winning auxiliary control to be added when a specific condition is satisfied in the first progress degree, in the second progress degree. When the condition of is determined, the value "1" is used as the number of executions of the additional winning assistance control, and when a specific condition is satisfied in the third progress, the value "0" is used as the number of executions of the additional winning assistance control. "May be configured to determine each.

Further, in the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B refers to any one of the additional number determination lottery table A to the additional number determination lottery table C when executing the additional number determination lottery, and is used for the additional prize assist control. The number of executions is configured to determine any value from the value "0" to the value "3", but the number of executions is not limited to this. The instruction function state control means 200B is configured to add at least a value "1" or more to the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a when a specific condition is satisfied during the period when the progress is low in the bonus period. The lower limit value and the upper limit value of the value to be added to the storage value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a are configured to be different depending on the progress in the bonus period when a specific condition is satisfied. You may. For example, when executing the additional number determination lottery based on the fact that a specific condition is satisfied in the first period, the value "2" to the value "5" are associated with each of the plurality of random numbers. With reference to the additional number determination lottery table A, any value of the value "2" to the value "5" is determined, and the additional number determination lottery is performed based on the fact that a specific condition is satisfied in the second period. When executing, refer to the additional number determination lottery table B to which the value "1" to the value "4" are associated with each of the plurality of random numbers, and the value "1" to the value "4". When determining one of the values and executing the additional number determination lottery based on the fact that a specific condition is satisfied in the third period, the value "0" to the value "3" for each of the plurality of random numbers. May be configured to determine any value from the value "0" to the value "3" with reference to the additional number determination lottery table C to which "" is associated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B stores the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c before the winning determination process by the winning determination means 140 is executed in the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues. It is configured to refer to and determine the content of the addition number determination process based on the stored value, but the present invention is not limited to this. The instruction function state control means 200B is, for example, a payout number after the winning determination processing by the winning determination means 140 is executed in the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues, that is, a winning combination in a game in which a specific condition is satisfied. The contents of the additional number determination process execution lottery and the additional number determination lottery may be determined based on the stored value with reference to the number of sheets that can be paid out in a state where the determination result of the above is reflected.

Further, in the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B is configured to execute the bonus middle addition process during the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues, but the present invention is not limited to this. The instruction function state control means 200B may be configured to execute, for example, an addition process during the bonus during the bonus period in which the CBB operating state continues. In addition, during the bonus period in which the RBB operating state or the CBB operating state continues, the trigger for the gaming state to shift to the bonus operating state (for example, a combination of winning symbols of the bonus) or the trigger for the end of the bonus operating state (for example, the number of payouts to be the end trigger). ) May be different from each other. When configured in this way, the plurality of RBBs (or CBBs) may be configured to execute the bonus middle addition processing in all of the bonus periods in which the operating state continues, or the plurality of RBBs (or CBBs) may be executed. ) It may be configured so that the extra processing during the bonus is executed only in a part of the bonus period in which the operating state continues.

Further, in the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B executes a maximum of one additional number determination process execution lottery and an additional number determination lottery from the start to the end of one bonus period. It is configured in, but is not limited to this. The instruction function state control means 200B may be configured to be able to execute an additional number determination process execution lottery or an additional number determination lottery every time a specific condition is satisfied a plurality of times in one bonus period, or may be specified. Based on the fact that the above condition is satisfied once, the bonus number determination process execution lottery and the bonus number determination lottery may be executed a plurality of times.

Further, in the present embodiment, the gaming state transition control means 170 sets a predetermined value stored in the bonus end determination counter 198c with the start of the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues. However, it is configured to execute a process of subtracting a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out in the RBB operating state from the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming state transition control means 170 sets a value "0" in the stored value stored in the bonus end determination counter 198c with the start of the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues, and is paid out in the RBB operating state. The process of adding the value corresponding to the number of medals to the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c is executed, and the value stored in the bonus end determination counter 198c corresponds to a predetermined predetermined number of payouts. May be configured to terminate the operating RBB when it exceeds. When configured in this way, the total number of medals paid out during the bonus period may constitute the progress in the bonus period, or the bonus period calculated from the total number of medals paid out during the bonus period ends. The minimum number of payouts that can be paid out by then may constitute the progress in the bonus period.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the slot machine 1, the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c constitutes the progress in the bonus period, and the instruction function state control means 200B adds the number based on the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c. The content of the decision processing execution lottery and the additional number determination lottery is configured to be determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the slot machine 1, other information updated with the progress of the game in the bonus period may constitute the progress in the bonus period. For example, the stored value of the winning count counter (not shown) that adds the number of winnings to the stored value each time a specific small winning combination or replay is won in the bonus period may constitute the progress in the bonus period, or the bonus. The number of game executions during the period may constitute the degree of progress during the bonus period. Further, the elapsed time from the start of the bonus period may constitute the progress in the bonus period, or the maximum number of payouts that can be paid out by the end of the bonus period may constitute the progress in the bonus period. good. The maximum number of payouts that can be paid out by the end of the bonus period is, for example, 0 in one game of the bonus period from the maximum number of payouts in one game of the bonus period (value "10" in this embodiment). The value obtained by subtracting the minimum number of payouts (value "2" in this embodiment) (value "8" in this embodiment) is added to the minimum number of payouts (number of payouts) that can be paid out by the end of the bonus period. It is a value, and in the present embodiment, it becomes a value "358" at the start of the bonus period in which the RBB operating state continues.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured such that the payout control means 150 performs payout processing related to payout of medals according to the game result, but the slot machine 1 is not limited thereto. The payout control means 150 performs a payout process for storing, for example, a value corresponding to the amount of the game value given according to the game result in the credit storage area of the storage means 190, and the slot machine 1 provides a means for paying out medals. It may be configured not to have. When configured in this way, the game state transition control means 170 is configured to execute a process of subtracting a value corresponding to the amount of the game value given in the RBB operating state from the stored value of the bonus end determination counter 198c. It may have been done.

Further, an example of the slot machine 1 having no means for paying out medals will be described. The slot machine 1 is configured to be able to send and receive data representing electronic game value to and from a sand (a machine for renting a machine, a game ball, etc.). When money or a prepaid card or the like is inserted into the sand by the player, the sand stores the game value corresponding to the value of the inserted money or the prepaid card in the storage means in the sand. When the player presses the "rental" button provided in the slot machine 1 while the game value is stored in the storage means in the sand, the sand is stored in the storage means in the sand. The game value of the number is subtracted, and the data representing the subtracted game value is transmitted to the slot machine 1. When the slot machine 1 receives data representing the game value from the sand, the slot machine 1 credits the game value corresponding to the received data. When the betting operation is executed by the player in a state where the slot machine 1 credits the game value of the specified number of inputs or more, the game value of the specified number of inputs is set to the input state. When the slot machine 1 receives data representing a game value exceeding the creditable upper limit value from the sand, the slot machine 1 transmits data representing the game value exceeding the creditable upper limit value to the sand and is transmitted. The game value corresponding to the data is stored in the sand storage means. When the "return" button provided on the slot machine 1 is pressed by the player while the game value is credited to the slot machine 1, the slot machine 1 subtracts the credited game value and deducts the credited game value. Data representing the subtracted game value is transmitted to the sand, and the game value corresponding to the transmitted data is stored in the sand. Further, the slot machine 1 calculates at least one of a so-called role ratio monitor (a bonus ratio in the latest 6000 games, a continuous bonus ratio, a bonus ratio in the total number of games played, and an advantageous period (advantageous section) ratio. It is equipped with a device to display). The advantageous period ratio means the stay ratio of the advantageous period to the entire period in which the game is played.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 executes a predetermined number of games from the game in which the additional number determination process is executed when the victory in the battle effect is determined in the first period and the second period. It is configured so that the effect device 300 executes the special effect for the period until it is performed, and the effect device 300 does not execute the special effect when the victory in the battle effect is determined in the third period. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the victory in the battle effect is determined in the third period, the effect control means 180 causes the effect device 300 to execute the special effect during the period in which the game in which the addition number determination process is executed is executed. It may be configured in. In the case of such a configuration, if the maximum number of games that can execute the additional number determination process cannot be executed by the end of the bonus period, the effect device 300 is set to the effect device 300 when the last game in the bonus period is executed. It may be configured to execute the additional notification effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 provides an additional notification effect to notify the player of the number of times added to the storage value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a when the game in which the special effect ends is executed. It is configured to be executed by the effect device 300, but is not limited to this. For example, the effect control means 180 notifies a part or all of the value added to the storage value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a during the bonus period regardless of the progress degree in which the specific condition is satisfied. The addition notification effect may be configured to be executed by the effect device 300 in the game in which the addition number determination process is executed, or may be configured to be executed by the effect device 300 when the game in the AT state is executed. May be.

Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous period control means 200A sets an advantageous period when the gaming state shifts to the RT3 state even when the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a is a value "1" or more. It is configured to exit, but is not limited to this. The advantageous period control means 200A is configured so that when the stored value of the winning auxiliary control number counter 202a is a value "1" or more, the advantageous period is not terminated even when the gaming state shifts to the RT3 state. May be.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has a total of three effective lines, an effective line L1 to an effective line L3, when the specified number of input machines is three, but the present invention is not limited to this, and at least. It suffices to have one effective line, and the number of effective lines is not limited to this embodiment.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 executes an internal lottery with reference to the same internal lottery table even in different gaming states (for example, the same internal lottery table A in the non-RT state and the RT2 state). The internal lottery is executed with reference to), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the internal lottery may be executed with reference to an internal lottery table different for each gaming state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the gaming state transition control means 170 is configured to continuously operate the RB in the RBB operating state regardless of the display of the winning symbol combination of the RB, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the RB operating state, the RB may be drawn by lottery during the bonus, and the RB may be activated when the winning symbol combination of the RB is displayed.

When configured in this way, the slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute the RBB general game and the RB game when the RBB wins a prize. In the slot machine 1, in the RBB general game, the winning probability of the small winning combination is set to be the same as the non-bonus state, the RB is set as the lottery target, and an internal lottery is performed. Based on what is displayed on the effective line L1, the RB is activated to start the RB game. Further, in the RB game, the slot machine 1 performs an internal lottery so that the small winning combination is won with a higher probability than in the non-bonus state, and is in the RB state based on the number of games in the RB state and the number of winning small winning combinations. It is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied, and the number of games played in the RB state has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times), or the number of winning small wins in the RB state has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times). When any of the end conditions of what has been done is satisfied, the RB state is terminated and the RBB general game is restarted. As described above, in the slot machine 1, the period in which the RBB general game continues and the period in which the RB game continues are alternately provided, the game progresses, and the total number of medals paid out by the RBB general game and the RB game is used. When it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied and the medals exceeding the predetermined minimum payout number are paid out, the RBB operating state is terminated and the gaming state is returned to the non-bonus state.

When configured in this way, the period during which the RBB general game continues may constitute the bonus period, the period during which the RB game continues may constitute the bonus period, and the RBB operating state starts. The period from being done to the end may constitute a bonus period. Further, when the period from the start to the end of the RBB operating state constitutes the bonus period, a counter (not shown) that counts the number of times that the period in which the RBB general game continues after the start of the bonus period is started. The memory value of) may constitute the degree of progress in the bonus period, the number of executions of only the RBB general game may constitute the degree of progress in the bonus period, and the number of executions of only the RB game is the bonus. The degree of progress in the period may be configured. Further, the total number of medals acquired in the bonus period may constitute the progress in the bonus period, or the payable number may constitute the progress in the bonus period. Further, when configured in this way, the instruction function state control means 200B is configured not to execute control related to the instruction function during the RBB general game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 sets a value as an initial value in the storage value of each counter or storage means, and decrement update by subtracting 1 at each game execution, or 1 at the time of each game execution. It is configured to execute an increment update in which increments are added, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the update method of each counter or storage means is not particularly limited.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to have the game control means 10 as a control board, but is not limited to this, and for example, the slot machine 1 may have a main control board and a sub control board as control boards. It may be configured in. When configured in this way, the slot machine 1 has each control means for executing a lottery process related to the progress of a game such as an internal lottery and reel control on the main control board, and the so-called AT is used as the control process related to the effect. The sub-control board may have each control means for executing the control process including the winning / failing of the reels and the lottery related to the AT. Further, the control process including the success or failure of the AT and the lottery related to the AT is executed by the control means constituting the main control board, and the control process relating to the effect is executed by the control means constituting the sub control board. You may.

1 slot machine (game machine)
120 Internal lottery means 130 Reel control means 140 Winning determination means 150 Payout control means 170 Game state transition control means 180 Production control means 200B Instruction function state control means (advantageous processing control means)
230 Start switch 240 Stop switch L1 Effective line L2 Effective line L3 Effective line R1 1st reel R2 2nd reel R3 3rd reel

Claims (2)

With multiple reels
Internal lottery means to perform internal lottery of roles,
Winning judgment means for judging the winning of a role,
A gaming state transition control means that executes control related to the transition of the gaming state between a plurality of gaming states, and
Equipped with a privilege control means that can grant advantageous benefits to the player,
The game state transition control means is
When the bonus is won, the game state is changed to the bonus state and the bonus period is started.
When the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied, the bonus state is shifted to another gaming state to end the bonus period.
When a specific condition is satisfied in the bonus period, the privilege control means determines the content of the privilege based on the progress in the bonus period.
The specific condition is a condition that is set regardless of the degree of progress.
The bonus period is a first period in which the degree of progress is the first degree, and a second period in which the degree of progress is higher than the first degree of progress, which is a period after the first period. Including 2 periods
When the specific condition is satisfied in the first period, the privilege control means determines the content of the privilege to be more advantageous to the player than when the specific condition is satisfied in the second period. ,
A gaming machine characterized by that. With multiple reels
Internal lottery means to perform internal lottery of roles,
Winning judgment means for judging the winning of a role,
A gaming state transition control means that executes control related to the transition of the gaming state between a plurality of gaming states, and
Equipped with a privilege control means that can grant benefits related to the instruction function to assist the winning of the role,
The game state transition control means is
When the bonus is won, the game state is changed to the bonus state and the bonus period is started.
When the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied, the bonus state is shifted to another gaming state to end the bonus period.
When a specific condition is satisfied in the bonus period, the privilege control means determines the content of the privilege based on the progress in the bonus period.
The bonus period is a first period in which the degree of progress is the first degree, and a second period in which the degree of progress is higher than the first degree of progress, which is a period after the first period. Including 2 periods
When the specific condition is satisfied in the first period, the privilege control means determines the content of the privilege to be more advantageous to the player than when the specific condition is satisfied in the second period. ,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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