JP7142903B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

The slot machine described in Patent Document 1 has, as game states, a normal game state, a CB game state that shifts when a CB role is won, a BB game state that shifts when a BB role is won, and a winning CB. A CB carryover game state to which the game is shifted when a winning combination is missed and a BB carryover game state to which a shift is made when a winning BB combination is missed are provided. Of these, when the game shifts to the CB carryover game state, the winning of the CB role is carried over, but the probability of winning the CB role is extremely low, and is set to be less than 1% per game.

In such a slot machine, most of the games are executed in the CB carryover game state, and the player wins a CB role to exit the CB carryover game state, and the normal game state→BB carryover game state→BB game. It becomes a game feature that aims to transition to a state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2017-201

However, with the configuration described in Patent Document 1, it is difficult to control the timing of winning the CB role and exiting the CB carryover game state. In other words, since the timing of ending the addictive section (CB carryover game state) and shifting to the bonus high probability state (normal game state) cannot be controlled, there is a possibility that the CB carryover game state cannot be escaped forever.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine having an addictive section in which the end timing of the addictive section can be controlled.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and is characterized by the following.

That is, a rotating reel for variably displaying or statically displaying a plurality of symbols, a start switch for variably displaying the symbols on the rotating reel, and a start switch provided corresponding to the rotating reel to display the symbols on the corresponding rotating reel. a stop switch for stopping display, a winning lottery means for drawing whether one of a plurality of winning hands wins or loses, a winning lottery table storing winning areas corresponding to the plurality of winning hands, reel control means for controlling the stop display of symbols on the rotating reels based on the result of the lottery by the winning lottery means and the operation of the stop switch; Winning judgment means for judging whether one of the plurality of winning combinations is won or not based on the stop position, and push order notification control means for notifying information about the order of operation of the stop switches. , as the plurality of winning combinations, a small combination in which game media are paid out upon winning, a replay combination that can be played again upon winning, a first BB combination that starts the first BB game upon winning, and a first BB combination upon winning. A second BB role that starts the BB game of No. 2, a first RB role that starts the first RB game by winning during the first BB game, and a prize during the second BB game. a second RB hand for starting a second RB game by doing, wherein the first BB game includes a state inside RB1, which is a gaming state in which the first RB hand is internally won. In addition, the second BB game includes a state inside RB2, which is a game state in which the second RB combination is internally won, and the reel control means operates inside RB1 regardless of the order of operation of the stop switch. The spinning reels are stopped and controlled so that the maximum profit is given to the player first, and the spinning reels are stopped and controlled so that the profit given to the player changes according to the order of operation of the stop switch in the inside of the RB2. characterized by performing
Further, the winning probability of the replay combination may be set higher during the inside of the RB1 than during the inside of the RB2.

The present invention is as described above, and the first BB game includes the state inside RB1, which is the gaming state in which the first RB win is internally won, and the second BB game includes the second RB win. , including the state inside RB2, which is the game state in which the internal win is made. Then, the reel control means performs stop control of the rotating reels so as to give the maximum profit to the player regardless of the order of operation of the stop switches in the inside of RB1, and also controls the stop of the rotating reels in the inside of RB2 according to the order of operation of the stop switches. To control the stoppage of rotating reels so that the profit to be given is changed.

According to such a configuration, the first BB game in which the first RB combination is internally won can be executed as a normal BB game that gives the maximum profit to the player. On the other hand, the second BB game, in which the second RB winning combination is internally won, can adjust the amount of profit given to the player, so that it can be a so-called addictive interval, and moreover, the addictive interval. It is also possible to control the end timing.

Specifically, inside the RB 2, the maximum profit is not awarded to the player unless the stop switch is operated in the correct order. As a result, the game inside the RB 2 can be continued while the end condition of the second BB game (ie, the prescribed number of game media being paid out) is not easily achieved. In this case, the inside of RB2 becomes a "addictive section" in which it is impossible to shift to the normal BB game (first BB game).

If it is desired to end this addiction section early, the operation order of the stop switches may be notified by the pressing order notification control means. As a result, the player can obtain the maximum profit even inside the RB2, so that the condition for ending the second BB game (payout of the prescribed number of game media or more) can be achieved early. Therefore, it is possible to finish the second BB game and escape from the addictive section. Thus, it is possible to control the end timing of the addictive section by controlling the gaming machine.

It should be noted that the winning probability of the replay combination may be set higher during the inside of RB1 than during the inside of RB2. With this configuration, even if the number of payouts is the same, it is possible to set the net increase number in the inside of RB1 to be larger than in the inside of RB2, so that the first BB game is more advantageous than the second BB game. You can emphasize gender. That is, it is possible to emphasize the game characteristics that the first BB game is a BB game advantageous to the player, and the second BB game is a addictive section disadvantageous to the player.

1 is an external view of a slot machine; FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a slot machine; FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an activated line of the slot machine; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing transitions of game states of the slot machine; It is a figure which shows the winning probability of the winning combination in each game state. It is a figure explaining the payout rate image of RT3 state. It is a figure explaining the payout rate image of RT4 state.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described using a slot machine 10 as an example of a gaming machine.
(Slot machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 has a rectangular box-shaped housing 11 and a front door 31 attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front door 31 is formed with a display window 12 facing the player side.

In addition, an operation section 31A for operating the slot machine 10 and a medal insertion slot 14 are provided at approximately the center of the front door 31 in the height direction. A bed switch 16, a settlement switch 17, a start switch 30, a stop switch 50, and the like are provided in the operation section 31A.

Further, below the operation unit 31A, a medal payout port 18 for paying out medals and a lower tray 31C capable of storing the medals paid out from the medal payout port 18 are provided with a lower panel 31B interposed therebetween. there is

The display window 12 of the front door 31 is formed with a pattern display window 13 through which the pattern of the rotating reel 40 behind it can be seen. The rotating reel 40 is arranged on the back side of the pattern display window 13 and rotatably attached to the slot machine 10 for variably or stationary display of a plurality of patterns displayed on the outer peripheral surface. In this embodiment, three rotating reels 40, a left reel 41, a middle reel 42, and a right reel 43, are provided, and each of the rotating reels 40 can rotate independently.

From the pattern display window 13 described above, three patterns of upper, middle and lower tiers are displayed for each of the three rotating reels 40, and a total of nine patterns are displayed through the pattern display window 13. It is now displayed. A valid line is set by a combination of the display positions of these nine symbols. The effective line is a line that defines the arrangement of effective symbol combinations for winning among the lines formed by connecting the symbols at the display positions for each of the three rotating reels 40 one by one. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a line L connecting the middle symbols of the left reel 41, the middle symbols of the middle reel 42, and the middle symbols of the right reel 43 is set as the effective line. It is When a symbol combination associated with a winning combination is displayed along the activated line, the winning combination is won.

In addition, in the present embodiment, one to three medals can be bet (bet) for one game. The above-described line L is configured to be the effective line regardless of whether a bet is made or three medals are betted.
The slot machine 10 incorporates a controller 20 (see FIG. 2) for controlling the overall operation of the slot machine 10 (not shown).

(input stage)
As shown in FIG. 2, the input stage of the control device 20 is connected with a closing switch 15, a bed switch 16, a settlement switch 17, a start switch 30, a left stop switch 51, a middle stop switch 52, and a right stop switch 53. ing.
It should be noted that what is connected to the input stage is not limited to each of the above-described input devices.

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

(Bed switch 16)
The bed switch 16, as shown in FIG. 1, is a switch located on the upper surface of the operating section 31A. By pressing the bet switch 16, credits can be replaced with medals. By replacing credits with medals, the game can be started.

(Adjustment switch 17)
The settlement switch 17, as shown in FIG. 1, is a switch located at the left end of the upper surface of the operation unit 31A, and is used to withdraw credited medals.

(Start switch 30)
The start switch 30, as shown in FIG. 1, is a lever located on the front left side of the operation section 31A. When the start switch 30 is operated in a state in which the game can be started, the driving of the reel unit 60, which will be described later, is started, and the symbols on the rotating reels 40 are variably displayed.

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

(output stage)
As shown in FIG. 2, the output stage of the control device 20 is connected to the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 65, and the production section 66 (the image display section 67, the lamp 68, and the speaker 69).
Note that the output stage is not limited to the parts described above.

(Reel unit 60)
The reel unit 60 includes three stepping motors (not shown) fixed or supported by a frame, and three rotating reels 40 (left reel 41, middle reel 42, It is composed of a right reel 43). Each rotary reel 40 includes a short cylindrical rotary drum and a tape-shaped reel tape applied around the rotary drum. 20 (or 21) patterns are displayed at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each reel tape.

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

(Direction section 66)
Under the control of the control device 20, the effect section 66 performs various effects such as notification of prize winning and the like. Specifically, the effect section 66 is composed of an image display section 67 , a lamp 68 and a speaker 69 .

The image display unit 67 is arranged behind the window provided above the rotating reel 40, and uses an LED, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, or the like to display an announcement of winning and other effects. The image display unit 67 is not limited to the one described above. For example, the rotating reels 40 dedicated to effects may be provided and the effects may be displayed using reel patterns, characters, or the like.
The lamp 68 is for notifying a winning or the like by lighting or blinking of a light emitter.
The speaker 69 is for notifying the winning of a prize or the like by generating a winning sound.

(control device 20)
The control device 20 is for controlling the operation of the slot machine 10 . The control device 20 is mainly composed of a CPU, and is provided with ROM, RAM, I/O, and the like. Various controls are executed by the CPU reading programs stored in the ROM.

As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 20 according to the present embodiment includes a game state control means 100, a winning lottery means 110, a role lottery table 120, a reel control means 130, a prize determination means 140, a hopper control means 150, and an effect control. It functions as means 200, push order notification control means 210, setting means 220, specific game control means 230, and game section control means 240. Note that the control device 20 is not limited to the means described above, and may include other means.

(Game state control means 100)
The game state control means 100 is for managing the game state. The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of game states, and the game state control means 100 stores the current game state and changes the game state when a predetermined event that triggers the shift of the game state occurs. Execute the process to switch.

As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 according to this embodiment has at least the following game states. This game state includes an RT state defined by the probability of winning a replay combination. Note that the game state is not limited to the following, and any game state can be provided.
(1) RT0 state (2) RT1 state (3) RT2 state (4) RT3 state (5) RT4 state (6) RT5 state

Among these, the RT0 state is an initial state set at the time of shipment from the factory or at the time of setting change. The RT0 state is entered when the setting is reset due to a setting change or the end of an advantageous section. Also, when the BB game, which will be described later, ends, the state is shifted to the RT0 state.

The RT1 state is a game state to be shifted to when a BB game (first BB game) is started after winning "BB1 (first BB role)" which will be described later. This RT1 state ends when "RB1 (first RB combination)" is won during the BB game, or when the BB game ends.

The RT2 state is a game state that is shifted to when a BB game (second BB game) is started after winning "BB2" which will be described later. This RT2 state ends when "RB2 (second RB role)" is won during the BB game, or when the BB game ends.

The RT3 state is a game state that is shifted to when "RB1 (first RB combination)", which will be described later, is won. Since "RB1" is an RB combination that is won only during the first BB game (RT1 state), the RT3 state is shifted from the RT1 state. This RT3 state ends when the winning "RB1" is won, or when the BB game ends.

The RT4 state is a game state that shifts to when "RB2 (second RB combination)", which will be described later, is won. Since "RB2" is an RB combination that is won only during the second BB game (RT2 state), the RT4 state is shifted from the RT2 state. This RT4 state ends when the winning "RB2" is won, or when the BB game ends.

The RT5 state is a game state to be shifted to when "RB1 (first RB combination)" or "RB2 (second RB combination)" is won. Specifically, when "RB1" is won in the RT3 state and the first RB game starts, or when "RB2" is won in the RT4 state and the second RB game starts, this RT5 state Move to When the RB game ends in this RT5 state, the RT5 state ends and the state shifts to the RT1 state. Also, when the BB game ends in this RT5 state, the RT5 state ends and the state shifts to the RT0 state.

In addition, the BB game in this embodiment is such that the RB game in the BB game is started by jacking in when the specific symbols are aligned during the BB game. This RB game ends when a predetermined number of prizes are won or when a predetermined number of games are completed (for example, when 8 wins or 12 games are achieved). Also, the BB game ends when the number of medals paid out during the BB game reaches a specified number (285 in this embodiment).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when "BB1 (first BB role)" is won, the first BB game is started. Immediately after the start of the first BB game, the player has not played the role of RB and has not started the RB game, which is the state of "BB1 general". During this BB1 general, the game is executed in the RT1 state. If you hit ``RB1 (first RB role)'' during BB1 general, you will be in the state of ``inside RB1'' where you hit RB1 internally. During this RB1, the game is executed in the RT3 state. When "RB1" is won during RB1, the first RB game starts and the state is "in RB1". During this RB1, the game is executed in the RT5 state. When the condition for ending the first RB game (winning a predetermined number of times or playing a predetermined number of games) is achieved, the first RB game ends and returns to BB1 general. In this way, during the execution of the first BB game, the loop is made in the order of "during BB1 general"→"during RB1"→"during RB1". This loop continues until the end condition of the first BB game (payout of the specified number of medals) is achieved. state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, when "BB2 (second BB role)" is won, the second BB game is started. Immediately after the start of the second BB game, the player has not played the role of RB and has not started the RB game, which is the state of "BB2 in general". During this BB2 general, the game is executed in the RT2 state. If you hit "RB2 (second RB role)" during BB2 general, you will be in the state of "inside RB2" where you hit RB2 internally. During this RB2, the game is executed in the RT4 state. When "RB2" is won during RB2, the second RB game starts and the state is "in RB2". During this RB2, the game is executed in the RT5 state. When the condition for ending the second RB game (winning a predetermined number of times or playing a predetermined number of games) is achieved, the second RB game ends and returns to BB2 general. Thus, during the execution of the second BB game, the loop is made in the order of "during BB2 general"→"during RB2"→"during RB2". This loop continues until the end condition of the second BB game (payout of the specified number of medals) is achieved, and when the end condition of the second BB game is achieved, the second BB game is ended and RT0 is reached. state.

(Lottery drawing means 110)
The winning lottery means 110 is for performing a lottery as to whether one of a plurality of winning combinations is won or lost. In other words, a lottery for a winning combination is carried out based on a predetermined lottery probability. As a result of the lottery performed by the winning lottery means 110, when a predetermined winning combination is won, a winning flag is established. It is set so that the player wins on the condition that the numbers match, and the player is paid out medals and benefits such as special games are given.

Specifically, the winning lottery means 110 includes a random number generation means for generating random numbers within a predetermined range, extracts the random numbers generated by the random number generation means at the timing of operating the start switch 30, and uses the extracted random numbers as a role. A lottery is drawn by referring to the lottery table 120 . The winning lottery means 110 according to the present embodiment generates 16-bit random numbers, so 65536 different random numbers from 0 to 65535 are generated. Winning regions are assigned to each of these 65536 random numbers in the winning combination table 120, which will be described later.

The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes, as winning roles, a bonus role in which a bonus game is started upon winning, a replay role in which the game can be played again without newly inserting game medals upon winning, and a and a small winning combination for paying out game medals.

Note that the bonus combination includes a BB combination for starting the BB game upon winning and an RB combination for starting the RB game upon winning. The BB game is a bonus game that is executed until a specified number (285) of medals is paid out. Also, the RB game is a bonus game that is executed until a predetermined profit is given to the player, but the profit is smaller than that of the BB game.

(Role drawing table 120)
The hand lottery table 120 defines which winning hand or loss the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 corresponds to. The winning combination table 120 stores winning areas corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations, and is specifically provided as a correspondence table between random numbers generated in the winning combination drawing means 110 and winning combinations. The winning lottery means 110 switches between these winning lottery tables 120 according to the game state, set values, and the like. As a result, the probability of winning varies for each game state.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the extracted random numbers are "loss", "BB1", "BB2", "RB1", "RB2", "replay", "push order bell", "common bell", "three bells", " It is designed to be assigned to one of the winning areas of cherry, watermelon, and one-piece role.

(Reel control means 130)
The reel control means 130 rotates the rotating reel 40 based on a valid operation signal of the start switch 30, and performs a lottery while recognizing the current position of the symbol based on a detection signal of a reel rotation detection sensor (not shown). It is for controlling the stop of the rotating reel 40 based on the lottery result of the means 110 and the operation timing of the effective stop switch 50 .

The reel control means 130 responds to the operation signal of the start switch 30 when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied, such as when medals have been betted and a predetermined time (so-called wait time) has passed since the start of the previous game. Based on this, rotation of all the rotating reels 40 is started.

Further, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated while the reel 40 is rotating, a stop signal is output based on the operation signal of the stop switch 50, and the rotation of the reel 40 corresponding to the operated stop switch 50 is stopped. stop.

When stopping the rotating reel 40, the reel control means 130 can move the symbols in the rotation direction by a maximum of four slide frames based on the symbol display position when the stop operation is performed, and stop the symbols. By such control, when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is "losing", kicking control is performed so that the symbols on the three rotating reels 40 do not match any winning mode. Further, when the result of the lottery is to win a predetermined winning combination, drawing control is performed so that the symbols on the three rotating reels 40 are in a winning mode related to the winning as much as possible.

Such kicking control and pull-in control are calculated and executed based on the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 110, the operation timing of the stop switch 50, the priority of the stop position, and the like. For example, when two or more types of wins are won at the same time, according to the priority associated with each win, drawing control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the win of higher priority can be displayed on the activated line. .

It should be noted that in the case of winning a small winning combination (“push order bell”) described later, if each stop switch 50 is operated in the correct order of pushes, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the corresponding stop switch 50 is operated. A symbol associated with a small winning combination in pushing order is drawn onto an effective line to win a small winning combination in pushing order. On the other hand, when each stop switch 50 is operated in a pressing order other than the correct pressing order, the symbols related to the pressing order minor combination are not aligned on the effective line, and the pressing order small combination is not won. to control.

(Winning judgment means 140)
Winning judgment means 140 is for judging whether a prize has been won or not based on the display mode when the stop switch 50 is operated to stop the three rotating reels 40 . Specifically, when the rotation of all the rotating reels 40 is stopped, it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the pattern arrangement is won on condition that the predetermined pattern arrangement is aligned on any of the activated pay lines. do. Then, when the winning accompanies the payout of medals, a payout winning prize signal is output to the hopper unit 65 (or the medals are added to the credit instead of being paid out). Also, if winning a prize causes the game state to shift, the game state control means 100 is notified to shift the game state. Further, when a replay combination wins, automatic betting processing is performed so that the next game can be started without newly inserting game medals.

(Hopper control means 150)
The hopper control means 150 operates the hopper unit 65 and controls payout of medals based on a payout winning signal from the winning determination means 140, an operation signal of the settlement switch 17, and the like. In addition, when the winning accompanies the payout of medals, the payout medals may be automatically stored electronically as credits, and only the payout amount exceeding the allowable number of credits may be paid out from the hopper unit 65.例文帳に追加

(Production control means 200)
The production control means 200 is for controlling the operation of the production section 66 such as the image display section 67, the lamp 68, the speaker 69, and the like. This effect control means 200 performs effects such as notification of winning and notification of pressing order based on the effect data stored in the ROM.

(Push order notification control means 210)
The pushing order notification control means 210 is for controlling the pushing order notification in an advantageous section, which will be described later. Specifically, the pressing order notification control means 210 acquires the correct pressing order (operation order of the stop switch 50) for winning the small pressing order winning combination when a small winning combination in pressing order is won, and An effect for notifying the pressing order of the correct answer is selected. The effect selected by the pressing order notification control means 210 is notified to the effect control means 200 and executed, whereby the pressing order notification is executed. This pressing order notification is performed by, for example, displaying the operation order on the image display unit 67, announcing the stop switch 50 to be operated by voice from the speaker 69, or lighting the stop switch 50 to be operated. .

Note that the small combination of pressing order is a small combination or a replay combination that is controlled so that winning symbols are aligned when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined pressing order. If the pushing order is not reported, it is not known which minor winning combination the player has won, and the correct pushing order is unknown. On the other hand, when the correct pressing order is notified, it is possible to easily win a small winning combination by operating the stop switch 50 according to the pressing order notification.

The pressing order notification control means 210 controls so that pressing order notification is performed only during a specific game (ART or AT) with respect to some or all of the pressing order minor winnings. Therefore, during the specific game, it is easy to win a small winning combination in pushing order, and on the other hand, it is difficult to win a small winning combination in pushing order during the non-specific game.

(Setting means 220)
The setting means 220 is for setting a set value among a plurality of stages of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player. This set value can be changed by operating a switch provided inside the locked housing 11, and can be changed by the manager of the hall in which the slot machine 10 is installed before the opening of the hall or during the opening of the hall. Preset after completion. Although not shown, a different role drawing table 120 is provided for each set value, and by using the role drawing table 120 corresponding to the set value in the role drawing, the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value. It has become. In the present embodiment, the set value consists of 6 levels from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 decreasing in order of decreasing payout rate. From the point of view of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the game advantage is the highest for the player. relatively low. In addition, in this embodiment, the set value is set to six steps, but the set value is not limited to this, and the set value may be set to five steps or less.

(Specific game control means 230)
The specific game control means 230 is for controlling execution of a specific game. A specific game is a game in which an instruction function that displays an operation mode advantageous to the player is activated by activating the push order notification control means 210, and includes ART (assist replay time) and AT (assist time). It is a game called

This specific game control means 230 executes a specific game lottery in a game during an advantageous interval, which will be described later, and executes control to start a specific game when the specific game lottery is won. In this embodiment, the specific game is started when the specific game lottery is won, but the specific game may be started without the specific game lottery. For example, if the transition to the advantageous section under a predetermined condition occurs, the specific game may be started at the same time as the transition to the advantageous section.

The specific game started in this manner continues until the number of given specific game games is consumed. And when the given specific game number is consumed, the specific game control means 230 terminates the specific game.

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

The normal section is a game section in which the winning of the winning combination cannot be assisted. Specifically, it is a game section in which the pressing order notification control means 210 cannot notify the pressing order. The above-described specific game cannot be executed in this game section.

Also, the advantageous section is a game section in which the winning of the winning combination can be assisted. Specifically, it is a game section in which the pressing order notification control means 210 can notify the pressing order. In this game section, the above-described specific game can be executed (conversely, the specific game is always an advantageous section. However, the non-specific game may be an advantageous section or a normal section) .

The game zone control means 240 executes an advantageous zone lottery during a game in a normal zone (for example, at the start of the game), and executes control to shift the game zone to an advantageous zone when the advantageous zone lottery is won.

This advantageous interval continues until a predetermined number of advantageous interval games (for example, 1500 games) are completed or a predetermined increased number (for example, 2400) is exceeded. When the number of games in the predetermined advantageous section is completed or the number of games to be increased exceeds the predetermined number, the game section shifts to the normal section. In addition to such processing, the advantageous section may end when the specific game ends.

(Regarding winning role)
The winning lottery means 110 according to this embodiment stores the result of the lottery as an internal flag in the RAM. Specifically, when a winning combination is obtained as a result of the lottery performed by the winning lottery means 110, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. Then, the winning combination associated with the established winning flag is recognized as a winning state.

Note that the win flag associated with the bonus combination is carried over to the next and subsequent games even if no prize is won in the game in which the win flag is established. That is, the right to win the winning combination is maintained until winning (however, the winning flag of the RB combination established during the BB game is reset at the end of the BB game). On the other hand, the winning flags associated with the other winning combinations are reset when no prize is won in the game in which the winning flag is established, and are not carried over to the next and subsequent games.

As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has "BB1", "BB2", "RB1", "RB2", "replay", "push order bell", "common bell", "3 bells", " Equipped with cherry, watermelon, and single role.

"BB1" is the role of BB. When "BB1" is hit, stop control of the rotating reels 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to "BB1". When these symbols are displayed and "BB1" is won, the first BB game is started from the next game. This "BB1" can be hit only in the RT0 state.

"BB2" is the role of BB. When "BB2" is hit, stop control of the rotating reels 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to "BB2". When these symbols are displayed and "BB2" is won, the second BB game is started from the next game. This "BB2" can be hit only in the RT0 state.

"RB1" is the role of RB. When "RB1" is hit, stop control of the rotating reels 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to "RB1". When these symbols are displayed and "RB1" is won, the first RB game is started from the next game. This "RB1" can be hit only in the RT1 state (during the first BB game).

"RB2" is the role of RB. When "RB2" is hit, stop control of the rotating reels 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to "RB2". When these symbols are displayed and "RB2" is won, the second RB game is started from the next game. This "RB2" can be won only in the RT2 state (during the second BB game).

"Replay" is a replay role. When the "replay" is won, the pull-in control of the rotating reels 40 is executed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to the "replay", and the "replay" is won. If the player wins the "replay", the next game can be played without inserting new medals.

"Push order bell" is a small role. When the "push order bell" is hit, the stop control of the rotating reels 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to the "push order bell". When these symbols are displayed and the "push order bell" is won, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 8 medals) are paid out.

It should be noted that this "push order bell" is a small combination of push order that wins only when each stop switch 50 is operated in the correct order of pushes. However, in the RT3 state, the correct push order of this "push order bell" is set for all push orders. ” is set to win the prize. On the other hand, in game states other than the RT3 state, the correct pressing order of this "pressing order bell" is set with a probability of 1/6. In other words, there are six pressing orders of the three stop switches 50 in terms of the factorial of 3, and only one of the six pressing orders is the correct pressing order. Therefore, in game states other than the RT3 state, it is set to win the "push order bell" with a probability of 1/6.

The "common bell" is a minor role. When the "common bell" is hit, the pull-in control of the rotating reels 40 is executed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to the "common bell", and the "common bell" is won. When the "common bell" is won, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 8 medals) are paid out.

"Three bells" is a small role. When the "three bells" is hit, the pull-in control of the rotary reels 40 is executed so as to form a prize mode corresponding to the "three bells", and the "three bells" is won. When the "three bells" is won, a predetermined number of medals (three) are paid out.

"Cherry" is a minor role. When "cherry" is hit, stop control of the rotating reels 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to "cherry". When these symbols are displayed and "Cherry" is won, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 8 medals) are paid out.

"Watermelon" is a small role. When the "watermelon" is won, the stop control of the rotating reels 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to the "watermelon". When these symbols are displayed and "Watermelon" is won, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 8 medals) are paid out.

A "single role" is a small role. When the "1-card combination" is won, the stop control of the rotating reels 40 is permitted so as to achieve the winning mode corresponding to the "1-card combination". When these symbols are displayed and the player wins the "1-card role", a predetermined number of medals (1 medal) are paid out.
(Regarding winning probability in each game state)
The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, includes a plurality of winning combination tables 120 corresponding to each game state.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the RT0 state, the winning probability of "losing" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "BB1" is 1609/65536, and the winning probability of "BB2" is 8449/65536. Yes, the winning probability of "RB1" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "RB2" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "Replay" is 8978/65536, and the winning probability of "Push Order Bell" is 30600/65536, the winning probability of "common bell" is 580/65536, the winning probability of "three bells" is 13200/65536, the winning probability of "cherry" is 1400/65536, and the winning probability of "watermelon ' is 720/65536, and the winning probability of 'single hand' is 0/65536.

In addition, in the RT1 state, the winning probability of "losing" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "BB1" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "BB2" is 0/65536, and the winning probability of "RB1" is 0/65536. The winning probability is 19036/65536, the winning probability of "RB2" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "Replay" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "Push Order Bell" is 30600/65536, The winning probability of "common bell" is 580/65536, the winning probability of "three bells" is 13200/65536, the winning probability of "cherry" is 1400/65536, and the winning probability of "watermelon" is 720. /65536, and the winning probability of the "single hand" is 0/65536.

In addition, in the RT2 state, the winning probability of "losing" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "BB1" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "BB2" is 0/65536, and the winning probability of "RB1" is 0/65536. The winning probability is 0/65536, the winning probability of "RB2" is 19036/65536, the winning probability of "Replay" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "Push Order Bell" is 30600/65536, The winning probability of "common bell" is 580/65536, the winning probability of "three bells" is 13200/65536, the winning probability of "cherry" is 1400/65536, and the winning probability of "watermelon" is 720. /65536, and the winning probability of the "single hand" is 0/65536.

In addition, in the RT3 state, the winning probability of “losing” is 0/65536, the winning probability of “BB1” is 0/65536, the winning probability of “BB2” is 0/65536, and the winning probability of “RB1” is 0/65536. The winning probability is 0/65536, the winning probability of "RB2" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "Replay" is 19036/65536, the winning probability of "Push Order Bell" is 30600/65536, The winning probability of "common bell" is 580/65536, the winning probability of "three bells" is 13200/65536, the winning probability of "cherry" is 1400/65536, and the winning probability of "watermelon" is 720. /65536, and the winning probability of the "single hand" is 0/65536.

In addition, in the RT4 state, the winning probability of "losing" is 19036/65536, the winning probability of "BB1" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "BB2" is 0/65536, and the winning probability of "RB1" is The winning probability is 0/65536, the winning probability of "RB2" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "Replay" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "Push Order Bell" is 30600/65536, The winning probability of "common bell" is 580/65536, the winning probability of "three bells" is 13200/65536, the winning probability of "cherry" is 1400/65536, and the winning probability of "watermelon" is 720. /65536, and the winning probability of the "single hand" is 0/65536.

In addition, in the RT5 state, the winning probability of "losing" is 18927/65536, the winning probability of "BB1" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "BB2" is 0/65536, and the winning probability of "RB1" is The winning probability is 0/65536, the winning probability of "RB2" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "Replay" is 0/65536, the winning probability of "Push Order Bell" is 0/65536, The winning probability of "common bell" is 5760/65536, the winning probability of "three bells" is 3040/65536, the winning probability of "cherry" is 0/65536, and the winning probability of "watermelon" is 0. /65536, and the winning probability of the "1-card role" is 37809/65536.

(Comparison between RT3 state and RT4 state)
The RT3 state and the RT4 state are common in that they are both in the middle state of the RB of the BB game, but their meanings in the game are significantly different. That is, the RT3 state is a game state that is advantageous to the player, and the RT4 state is a game state that is relatively unfavorable to the player ("addictive section"). As a result, the first BB game that shifts to the RT3 state is set as a normal BB game for giving profits to the player, while the second BB game that shifts to the RT4 state is set as the "addictive section". It is set as a BB game to provide

Specifically, as described above, in the RT3 state (inside RB1), the reel control is performed so that the maximum profit is given to the player regardless of the order of operation of the stop switch 50 when a small combination in the pressing order is won. Means 130 performs stop control of the rotating reel 40 . Therefore, when the first BB game starts, the player can obtain a large profit.

On the other hand, in the RT4 state (inside the RB2), the reel control means 130 stops the rotating reels 40 so that the profit given to the player changes according to the order of operation of the stop switch 50 when a small winning combination in the order of pressing is won. control. That is, in a game in which a small winning combination is won, there are cases in which medals can be paid out by winning a small winning combination, but medals cannot be paid out by missing a small winning combination (or a small winning combination is not awarded). It is configured so that there may be cases where only fewer medals are paid out than when the medals are aligned. For this reason, even though the odds of winning small wins are set to be the same, fewer medals are paid out in the RT4 state than in the RT3 state.

As described above, since the payout of medals is smaller in the RT4 state than in the RT3 state, it is difficult for the player to obtain a profit when the second BB game is started. Also, in the RT4 state, it is difficult to achieve the payout of 285 medals, which is the end condition of the BB game. In other words, when the state is shifted to the RT4 state, it becomes difficult for the player to shift to the first BB game, which is advantageous to the player.

However, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment can control the end timing of this "addictive section". That is, when the specific game (AT or ART) has not started, the RT4 state functions as a "addictive section" as described above, while when the specific game starts, even in the RT4 state, the pressing order is a small combination. Winning is always possible, and medals can be paid out in the same manner as in the RT3 state. As a result, the player can obtain a large profit, and it is possible to easily achieve the payout of 285 medals, which is the end condition of the BB game. Thus, by controlling the timing of starting the specific game, it is possible to control the length of the "addictive section".

When the second BB game end condition (payout of 285 medals) is satisfied and the RT4 state (addictive section) ends, the state is shifted to the RT0 state. This RT0 state is a "high bonus probability state" in which a BB combination can be won, as described with reference to FIG. Therefore, the player plays the game aiming to shift from this RT0 state to the first BB game. If, unfortunately, the game shifts to the second BB game in this RT0 state, it exits the above-described "addictive section", shifts again to the RT0 state (high bonus probability state), and shifts to the first BB game. The game is played with the aim of transitioning.

In this way, when comparing the RT3 state and the RT4 state, the odds of winning the small winning combination with the lowest order are the same, but the number of correct answers for the small combination with the highest order is different, so the easiness of winning is different. It is set so that the profit that the player can obtain is different. Thus, two types of BB games, ie, a BB game advantageous to the player and a BB game disadvantageous to the player can be provided.

Further, when comparing the RT3 state and the RT4 state, there are differences other than the above. That is, as described with reference to FIG. 5, the winning probability of the replay combination is set higher in the RT3 state (inside RB1) than in the RT4 state (inside RB2). In this embodiment, the winning probability of the replay combination in the RT3 state is set to "19036/65536 (approximately 1/3.4)", and the winning probability of "lost" is set to "0". On the other hand, the winning probability of the replay combination in the RT4 state is set to "0", and the winning probability of "losing" is set to "19036/65536 (approximately 1/3.4)".

By setting the winning probability as described above, the RT3 state is set so that the number of net increase in medals is larger than that of the RT4 state. This will be described below with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. In addition, in FIGS. 6 and 7, for the sake of simplification of explanation, a situation different from the actual winning probability is explained. That is, in FIG. 6 for explaining the RT3 state, 3 medals are betted in each game, with a probability of 2/3 winning "Bell (8 medals)" and a probability of 1/3 "Replay ” will be awarded. In addition, in FIG. 7 explaining the RT4 state, three medals are betted in each game. ”.

First, FIG. 6 shows an image of the payout rate in the RT3 state. In the example shown in FIG. 6, first, 3 medals are bet in the first game (3 IN), and 8 medals are paid out after winning the bell (8 OUT). Next, in the second game, 3 medals are bet (3 IN), and 8 medals are paid out (8 OUT) after winning a bell. Three medals are betted in the third game (3 IN), and winning a replay allows replaying (0 OUT). Since the fourth game is a replay, no medals are bet (IN 0), and 8 medals are paid out (OUT 8) by winning a bell. In the fifth game, 3 medals are bet (3 IN), and 8 medals are paid out when the bell is won (8 OUT). Three medals are betted in the sixth game (3 IN), and winning a replay allows replaying (0 OUT). Since the seventh game is a replay, no medals are bet (IN 0), and 8 medals are paid out after winning a bell (OUT 8). In the eighth game, 3 medals are bet (3 IN), and 8 medals are paid out when the bell is won (8 OUT). Three medals are betted in the ninth game (3 IN), and winning a replay allows replaying (0 OUT). Since the tenth game is a replay, no medals are bet (0 IN), and 8 medals are paid out (8 OUT) by winning a bell.

Summing up the above, the total number of bets (IN total) is 21, and the total number of winnings (OUT total) is 56. That is, the net increase in the number of sheets is 56-21=35 sheets. The payout rate at this time is calculated by total OUT÷total IN, so 56÷21=approximately 267%.

Also, FIG. 7 shows an image of the payout rate in the RT4 state. In the example shown in FIG. 7, first, 3 medals are bet in the first game (3 IN), and 8 medals are paid out after winning the bell (8 OUT). Next, in the second game, 3 medals are bet (3 IN), and 8 medals are paid out (8 OUT) after winning a bell. Bet 3 medals in the 3rd game (3 IN) and lose (0 OUT). In the fourth game, 3 medals are bet (3 IN), and 8 medals are paid out (8 OUT) after winning a bell. In the fifth game, 3 medals are bet (3 IN), and 8 medals are paid out when the bell is won (8 OUT). Bet 3 medals in the 6th game (3 IN) and lose (0 OUT). In the seventh game, 3 medals are bet (3 IN), and 8 medals are paid out (8 OUT) after winning a bell. In the eighth game, 3 medals are bet (3 IN), and 8 medals are paid out when the bell is won (8 OUT). Bet 3 medals in the ninth game (3 IN) and lose (0 OUT). In the tenth game, three medals are bet (3 IN), and 8 medals are paid out (8 OUT) after winning a bell.

Summing up the above, the total number of bets (IN total) is 30, and the total number of winnings (OUT total) is 56. That is, the net increase in the number of sheets is 56-30=26 sheets. The payout rate at this time is calculated by total OUT÷total IN, so 56÷30=approximately 187%.

In this way, when comparing the paid-out ball image in the RT3 state and the paid-out ball image in the RT4 state, the total number of payouts is 56, which are set to be the same. However, since the net increase number is 35 in the RT3 state and 26 in the RT4 state, the RT3 state is set to be larger than the RT4 state. In other words, the RT3 state is obtained by replacing the winning probability of "losing" in the RT4 state with the winning probability of "replay". can be increased.

Such a configuration can make the first BB game more advantageous than the second BB game. That is, if it is assumed that all the small winning combinations can be won in the RT4 state, the pace of increase in the number of payouts is the same in the RT3 state and the RT4 state. The number of games until the payout is achieved is also the same. However, the net increase in the number of coins when the prescribed number of coins is paid out is larger in the RT3 state than in the RT4 state, so the RT3 state is more advantageous for the player. Therefore, even if the second BB game is executed in the most advantageous state (specific game) for the player, the first BB game including the RT3 state is superior to the second BB game including the RT4 state. It can be configured to be more advantageous to the player.

(summary)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the first BB game includes the internal state of RB1, which is the gaming state in which the first RB winning combination is internally won, and the second BB game includes the second BB game. Including the state inside RB2, which is a game state in which the RB combination of 2 is internally won. Then, the reel control means 130 performs stop control of the rotating reels 40 so as to give the maximum profit to the player regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 50 in the inside of RB1, and the operation order of the stop switches 50 in the inside of RB2. The stop control of the rotating reels 40 is performed so that the profit given to the player is changed by .

According to such a configuration, the first BB game in which the first RB combination is internally won can be executed as a normal BB game that gives the maximum profit to the player. On the other hand, the second BB game, in which the second RB winning combination is internally won, can adjust the amount of profit given to the player, so that it can be a so-called addictive interval, and moreover, the addictive interval. It is also possible to control the end timing.

Specifically, inside the RB 2, unless the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct order, the maximum profit is not given to the player. Therefore, the maximum number of payouts, which is the condition for ending the second BB game, cannot be easily achieved, and the game inside the RB2 is continued. The inside of this RB2 is a "addictive section" in which it is impossible to shift to a normal BB game (first BB game).

If it is desired to end this addiction section early, the operation order of the stop switches 50 may be notified by the pressing order notification control means 210 . As a result, the maximum profit can be given to the player even in the RB2, so that the maximum number of payouts, which is the condition for ending the second BB game, can be achieved early. Therefore, the second BB game can be ended and the addictive section can be escaped. Thus, it is possible to control the end timing of the addictive section by controlling the gaming machine.

Further, the winning probability of the replay combination is set higher during the inside of RB1 than during the inside of RB2. Therefore, even if the number of payouts is the same, it can be set so that the number of net increase in the inside of RB1 is larger than that in the inside of RB2, so that the first BB game emphasizes the advantageous game property over the second BB game. be able to. That is, it is possible to emphasize the game characteristics that the first BB game is a BB game advantageous to the player, and the second BB game is a addictive section disadvantageous to the player.

10 slot machine 11 housing 12 display window 13 pattern display window 14 medal slot 15 insertion switch 16 bet switch 17 checkout switch 18 medal dispensing slot 20 control device 30 start switch 31 front door 31A operation unit 31B lower panel 31C lower tray 32 credit Display unit 40 Rotating reel 41 Left reel 42 Middle reel 43 Right reel 50 Stop switch 51 Left stop switch 52 Middle stop switch 53 Right stop switch 60 Reel unit 65 Hopper unit 66 Production unit 67 Image display unit 68 Lamp 69 Speaker 100 Game state control Means 110 Winning lottery means 120 Role lottery table 130 Reel control means 140 Winning judgment means 150 Hopper control means 200 Effect control means 210 Push order notification control means 220 Setting means 230 Specific game control means 240 Game section control means

Claims (2)

a rotating reel for variably displaying or statically displaying a plurality of symbols;
a start switch for variably displaying symbols on the rotating reels;
a stop switch provided corresponding to the rotating reel for stopping and displaying the symbols of the corresponding rotating reel;
a winning lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether one of a plurality of winning roles is won or lost;
a winning combination table storing winning areas corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations;
reel control means for controlling the stop display of symbols on the rotating reels based on the result of the lottery by the winning lottery means and the operation of the stop switch;
winning determination means for determining whether or not any of the plurality of winning combinations is won or not based on the stop position of the rotating reels when the symbols are stopped and displayed;
pressing order notification control means for reporting information about the order of operation of the stop switches;
with
The plurality of winning combinations include a small combination in which a game medium is paid out upon winning, a replay combination that can be played again upon winning, a first BB combination that starts the first BB game upon winning, and a second combination upon winning. a second BB role that starts the BB game, a first RB role that starts the first RB game by winning during the first BB game, and a prize during the second BB game a second RB role that starts a second RB game by
The first BB game is configured to internally win the first RB winning combination but not to internally win the second RB winning combination, and RB1 is a gaming state in which the first RB winning combination is internally won. containing the state within, and
The second BB game is configured to internally win the second RB winning combination but not to internally win the first RB winning combination, and RB2 is a gaming state in which the second RB winning combination is internally won. including internal states,
The first RB game and the second RB game use the same winning probability table,
The reel control means performs stop control of the rotating reels so as to give the maximum profit to the player regardless of the order of operation of the stop switches inside the RB1, and the order of operation of the stop switches inside the RB2. A gaming machine characterized in that the stop control of the rotating reels is performed so that the profit given to the player changes depending on the number of times. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning probability of said replay combination is set higher during said RB1 than during said RB2.

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