JP7170293B1 - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A game machine capable of making a player feel that the game is interesting is provided. A slot machine (1) is a game control unit capable of executing an internal lottery process for determining a winning combination out of a plurality of combinations in a symbol variation game, and a process for awarding the number of game media corresponding to the winning combination. 610, 613, and a number-of-games management unit 617 for managing a plurality of number-of-games sets each consisting of one or more number of games. The plurality of hands includes a first hand corresponding to each of the plurality of game number sets. The number-of-games management unit 617 is capable of executing a process of decreasing the number of games in each of the plurality of sets of games, when none of the first hands corresponding to each of the plurality of sets of numbers of games is won or won. When any one of the first combinations corresponding to each of the plurality of game number sets wins or wins, processing for increasing the number of games of the game number set corresponding to the winning or winning recovery combination can be executed. [Selection drawing] Fig. 10

Description

The present disclosure relates to gaming machines.

The gaming machine is configured to be switchable between a game (game) in a normal game state and a game in a special game state (AT, ART, etc.) more advantageous to the player than in the normal game state. Patent Document 1 describes that one set including a predetermined number of games is set as a special game state composed of a predetermined number of games, and one set is completed.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-22600

By the way, it is preferable to provide a new game that can make the player feel that the game is interesting in the type of game in which a predetermined number of games is played.

The present disclosure provides a gaming machine capable of making a player feel that the game is interesting.

A first aspect is a game control unit capable of executing an internal lottery process for determining a winning combination among a plurality of combinations in a symbol variation game, and a process for awarding the number of game media corresponding to the winning combination; a number-of-games management unit for managing a plurality of number-of-games sets consisting of the above number of games, wherein the plurality of hands includes a first hand corresponding to each of the plurality of number-of-games sets, and the number-of-games management unit is capable of executing a process of reducing the number of games in each of the plurality of game number sets when none of the first wins corresponding to the plurality of game number sets are either non-wins or non-wins; , when any one of the first combinations corresponding to each of the plurality of game number sets wins or wins, a process of increasing the number of games in the game number set corresponding to the first combination won or won. It is possible, it is a game machine.

Further, in the first aspect, when any one of the first wins corresponding to each of the plurality of game number sets wins an internal win or a prize, the It is preferable that the number of games in the game number set is increased and the number of games in the game number sets other than the game number set corresponding to the internal winning or winning first combination is not increased.

Further, in the first aspect, the number of games of at least two of the plurality of game number sets is increased when a predetermined condition other than the internal winning or winning of the first combination is satisfied. It is preferable that the process to be performed is executable.

In addition, in the first aspect, it is preferable that the establishment of the predetermined condition is that a second combination other than the first combination wins an internal win or wins.

Further, in the first aspect, a character is assigned to the first role corresponding to each of the plurality of sets of numbers of games, and an effect related to the character corresponding to the first role won by an internal lottery or prize can be executed. It is preferable to further include a control section.

In the first aspect, a first section in which the number-of-games management unit executes a process of increasing or decreasing the number of games of the plurality of game-number sets; It further comprises a section control unit for setting either a second section in which the increase/decrease process is not executed, and the section control unit sets the condition that the number of games in all of the plurality of game number sets is consumed in the first section. As one of the above, it is preferable that the first section is finished and the transition to the second section is possible.

In the first aspect, a first section in which the number-of-games management unit executes a process of increasing or decreasing the number of games of the plurality of game-number sets; A section control unit for setting either a second section in which the increase/decrease process is not executed, and an effect control section, wherein the section control section selects the first section according to the number of games in the plurality of game number sets. is configured to be able to move to the second section after finishing the second section, and the effect control unit notifies the number of games of the plurality of game number sets as the number of remaining games that can be an index of the end timing of the first section. Preferably possible.

In the first aspect, a first section in which the number-of-games management unit executes a process of increasing or decreasing the number of games of the plurality of game-number sets; A section control unit for setting either a second section in which the increase/decrease processing is not executed, and a game state for either a normal game state or a special game state which is a game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. It is preferable to further include a game state control unit that sets the above, and a period processing unit that can execute processing related to the period of the special game state in the first section.

A second aspect is a game control unit capable of executing an internal lottery process for determining a winning combination out of a plurality of combinations in a symbol variation game, and a process for awarding the number of game media corresponding to the winning combination; a parameter management unit that manages a plurality of game parameter sets in which a game parameter related to the length of the period is configured with a value of 1 or more, wherein the plurality of wins correspond to the plurality of game parameter sets, respectively; The parameter management unit reduces the game parameters of each of the plurality of game parameter sets when none of the first combinations corresponding to the plurality of game parameter sets are non-winning or non-winning. and when any one of the first combinations corresponding to each of the plurality of game parameter sets wins or wins, the game of the game parameter set corresponding to the winning or winning first combination is executed. A gaming machine capable of executing a process of increasing a parameter.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy a game.

1 is a front view of a slot machine; FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a slot machine; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of arrangement|sequence of the symbol of a rotating reel. It is a figure explaining the state transition in a 1st game state. It is a figure explaining the state transition in a 2nd game state. It is a figure explaining the state transition of a game area. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining possible winning combinations for each pressing order in the internal lottery table; It is a figure which shows the game flow of the slot machine of this embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram relating to the number of remaining games in the game number set, the difference in the number of extra games, the winning combination, and the character presentation in the special zone for adding the number of games; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram relating to the number of remaining games in the game number set, the difference in the number of extra games, the winning combination, and the character presentation in the special zone for adding the number of games; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram relating to the number of remaining games in the game number set, the difference in the number of extra games, the winning combination, and the character presentation in the special zone for adding the number of games; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram relating to the number of remaining games in the game number set, the difference in the number of extra games, the winning combination, and the character presentation in the special zone for adding the number of games; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram relating to the number of remaining games in the game number set, the difference in the number of extra games, the winning combination, and the character presentation in the special zone for adding the number of games; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram relating to the remaining difference number of the difference number set, the additional difference number, the winning combination, and the character presentation in another embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram relating to the remaining difference number of the difference number set, the additional difference number, the winning combination, and the character presentation in another embodiment.

[Embodiment]
A slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Slot machine configuration>
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 has a housing 10. As shown in FIG. A front door 100 is provided on the front of the housing 10 .

A transparent reel window 200 is provided in the central portion of the front door 100 . A player can visually recognize a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface of each of a plurality of rotating reels 20 to be described later through the reel window 200 .

Above the reel window 200, there are provided a liquid crystal screen 3, a speaker 102, and an electric decoration (not shown) for performing various effects during the game. The liquid crystal screen 3, the speaker 102, and the illumination section correspond to the notification section.

The liquid crystal screen 3 displays various animations (effect screens) during the game of the player.

The speaker 102 outputs predetermined BGM (background music), SE (sound effects) and voice.

The illumination part is lit or extinguished in a predetermined pattern when, for example, an effect screen with high expectations is displayed or a winning combination is won.

An operation unit 4 is provided below the reel window 200 . The operation unit 4 includes a plurality of stop switches 40, a medal insertion unit 41 provided with an insertion slot, a bet switch 42, a lever 43, a medium display unit 44, an adjustment switch 45, an effect button 46, and the like.

Each stop switch 40 is provided corresponding to each rotating reel 20 . Each stop switch 40 receives an operation for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel 20 while the rotating reel 20 is rotating.

A medal corresponding to a game medium is inserted into the insertion slot of the medal insertion unit 41 . A medal sensor is provided near the slot. The medal sensor detects insertion of medals into the slot and outputs a detection signal to the controller 6 .

The bet switch 42 is used when betting medals.

The lever 43 functions as a start switch that receives an operation for rotating each reel 20 .

The medium display unit 44 displays the number of medal credits, the number of medals to be paid out, the number of medals to be bet, and the like, and is composed of a plurality of seven segments, for example. Further, the medium display unit 44 displays that the game section is the advantageous section when the game section is the advantageous section and a specific condition is satisfied. Specifically, when a part of the 7 segments in the medium display section 44 lights up, it is notified that the game section is an advantageous section.

The settlement switch 45 is used when the game is finished by the player and medals are paid out from the payout port 51 .

The effect button 46 is a button used by the player to set the volume, confirm game data, etc. when playing a game. Also, the effect button 46 may be pressed by the player according to the effect during the game. When the performance button 46 is pressed during the game, the performance changes.

A sensor is provided near each switch of these operation units 4 to detect the operation of the player and output an operation signal to the control unit 6 .

A medal payout port 51 and a lower tray 52 for storing the medals paid out from the payout port 51 are provided below the operation unit 4 in the housing 10 . A hopper unit 50 for receiving and dispensing medals is provided inside the housing 10 (see FIG. 2).

As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a reel unit 2, a control section 6, a RAM clear button 71, and a setting change button 72. As shown in FIG. The reel unit 2, the controller 6, the RAM clear button 71, and the setting change button 72 are arranged inside the housing 10 together with a power supply (not shown) for turning on and off the main power of the slot machine 1. .

The rotating reel unit 2 includes three rotating reels 20 and three stepping motors 21, as shown in FIGS. The rotary reel unit 2 is arranged inside the housing 10 so as to correspond to the position of the reel window 200 . As shown in FIG. 3 , a plurality of patterns are arranged on each of the rotating reels 20 at intervals along the circumferential direction of the rotating reel 20 . A stepping motor 21 is provided corresponding to each rotating reel 20 and drives the corresponding rotating reel 20 .

The stepping motor 21 stops the rotation of the rotary reel 20 corresponding to the operated stop switch 40 within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch 40 is operated while the rotary reel 20 is rotating. The stepping motor 21 rotates once in 504 steps. As a result, the rotary reel 20 rotates at a speed of 80 rpm. That is, there are 127 steps to proceed within 190 ms.

The rotating reel 20 and the stepping motor 21 are controlled to rotate and stop by a rotating reel control section 611 (described later) in the control section 6 .

The RAM clear button 71 is a button for accepting an operation for initializing the RAM forming the control unit 6 . The setting change button 72 is a button that is pressed by the store staff when setting any one of a plurality of stages of setting values in the slot machine 1 .

The set value is a value representing the expected value of the payout rate, which indicates the ratio of the total number of medals paid out from the hopper unit 50 to the total number of medals put into the slot machine 1 . The setting value that is set affects the internal lottery. This is because the winning probabilities of various combinations such as replay and bell differ according to the set values. The set values are set by store staff before the store opens. That is, it can be said that the set value defines the degree of advantage for the player, specifically, the benefit related to the payout of balls to the player.

<Flow of the game played by the player>
The player presses the performance button 46 as necessary to adjust the volume output from the speaker 102 and the brightness of the liquid crystal screen 3 .

A player bets medals on the slot machine 1 by using accumulated (credited) medals by inserting medals from the slot of the medal inserting section 41 or by operating the bet switch 42 . When a predetermined number of medals are bet on the slot machine 1, the activated line L is activated. After that, it becomes possible to operate the lever 43, that is, to start the game.

FIG. 1 exemplifies a case in which the valid lines L are composed of three lines, a downward-sloping line, a upward-sloping line, and a middle line. The activated line L is a virtual line for determining winning of a combination. In the present embodiment, three lines L are activated when a 3-coin bet (three-coin multiplication) that is a MAX BET is made.

In the following, not only are the combinations with medal payouts such as bells and watermelons aligned on the activated line L, but also symbols corresponding to specific combinations such as special replays, chances, and bonuses are aligned on the activated line L. is also referred to as “winning”.

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

Specifically, when the lever 43 is operated (turned on) in a state in which a game can be started, an internal lottery for determining a winning flag is performed, and each rotating reel 20 starts rotating. In this state, when any one of the stop switches 40 is operated, the reel 20 corresponding to the operated stop switch 40 stops. All the rotating reels 20 are stopped, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the combination (hand) of the symbols aligned (winning) on the activated line L. This completes one game.

The player repeatedly plays the above game. The game progresses as the game is repeated, and the display on the liquid crystal screen 3 and the sound output from the speaker 102 change according to the progress of the game.

<About game status>
During the game, each type of game section and game state is set, and an internal lottery is performed based on the set game section and each type of game state. The game state includes a first game state and a second game state, as shown in FIGS. It should be noted that the first game state and the second game state are not exclusively established game states, but merely states classified for the sake of convenience of explanation.

The first gaming state, as shown in FIG. 4, includes a special combination non-carry-over state, a special combination carry-over state and a special combination execution state. The special award non-carry-over state, the special award carry-over state, and the special award execution state are in an exclusive relationship.

The special award non-carried-over state refers to a state in which the winnings of the special awards won by internal lottery (Type BB and Type 2 BB) are not carried over. The special role non-carried-over state is when the RAM is initialized using the RAM clear button 71, when the number of payout medals after transitioning to the special role execution state exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 180), etc. It is set when a predetermined condition is satisfied. When the special combination is won in the special combination carryover state (that is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied), the first game state is temporarily set to the special combination non-carryover state.

The special role carryover state refers to a state in which a special role has been won by an internal lottery, but the winning of the special role has been carried over. In other words, the special role carry-over state is a state in which the special role flag has been won by the internal lottery, but the symbols indicating the special role are not aligned on the effective line L, and the special role has not yet been won. Say.

Here, the type BB is a type continuous operating device related to a type of special type, and corresponds to a big bonus or the like. A kind of BB is a special combination that can be won when three are played. The 2nd type BB is a continuous operating device for the 2nd type special prize, and is a special prize that can be won when two are played, for example. In the special role, when the winning of an arbitrary special role (for example, 1st kind BB) is carried over, the lottery for another special role (for example, 2nd kind BB) is not performed.

If a special role is won when the first game state is a special role non-carry-over state, the first game state is a state in which the winning of the special role is carried over from the special role non-carry-over state (special role carry-over state ).

When the winning special combination wins, the first game state shifts from the special combination carry-over state to the special combination execution state temporarily via the special combination non-carry-over state. When the first game state shifts to the special combination execution state due to the winning of the type BB or the type BB, the special combination execution state is maintained until the number of medals paid out by the type BB or the type BB exceeds a predetermined number. .

In more detail, the special combination execution state includes a type BB execution state, a type 2 BB execution state, and an RB execution state. If RB wins and wins by internal lottery during the one-type BB implementation state in which the one-type BB is implemented, the special combination implementation state shifts from the one-type BB implementation state to the RB implementation state. When 12 games are completed or a predetermined combination is won eight times in the RB execution state, the special combination execution state shifts to a type BB execution state.

The second game state is a state for determining the effect performed during the game, and includes a normal game state and a special game state. The special game state includes an AT state and a special combination execution state. FIG. 5 illustrates a case where the second game state is switched between a general game state and an AT state as a special game state. The general game state and the special game state (AT state) are in an exclusive relationship.

The general game state is a state other than the special game state such as the AT state and the special combination execution state, that is, the state in which the assist function does not occur. For example, the second game state is set to the normal game state after the RAM is cleared, after the AT is finished, or the like until the AT lottery is won. As an example, when the game section is an advantageous section, the AT lottery is performed according to the winning combination (rare winning combination, etc.) won by the internal lottery.

In the AT state, an assist function (AT function) is in operation, which notifies the correct pressing order (correct operating order) of the stop switches 40 of the winning combination other than the special role won by the internal lottery via the liquid crystal screen 3 and the speaker 102. is in a state of While the game section is in the advantageous section, if the AT wins in the AT lottery, the number of games in the advantageous section reaches the predetermined number of games (the ceiling number of games), or the points accumulated in the course of the game reach a predetermined number When AT implementation is determined by reaching the number (ceiling point), the second game state shifts from the general game state to the AT state. If the number of games after the transition to the advantageous section reaches the specified number of games, or the number of medals paid out after the transition to the advantageous section (cumulative value of the number of medals paid out minus the number of inserted medals) is advantageous. When the predetermined number of coins in the section is reached (both are conditions for forced termination of the advantageous section), the second game state shifts from the AT state to the general game state. In addition, even if the condition for forced termination of the advantageous section is not satisfied, the second game state is changed from the AT state even if the game period of the predetermined AT has passed but the extension of the game period of the AT has not been decided. It shifts to the general game state. This ends the AT state. The AT state is one of the special game states, which is a game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state.

<About the game section>
The above-mentioned game section is a section for determining whether or not the processing related to the assist function is to be performed. In addition to the process of exerting the assist function (that is, the process of assisting the pressing order), the assist function is exerted like the CZ (chance zone) that determines whether AT can be performed with a high probability. a process of determining whether or not As shown in FIG. 6, the game section has a normal section and an advantageous section. The normal section and the advantageous section are in an exclusive relationship, and the game section can be either the normal section or the advantageous section.

A normal section is a section in which assist function-related processing and AT lottery cannot be performed, but section transition lottery to an advantageous section is performed. As a result of playing the game in the normal section, the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section in accordance with the internal winning combination. It should be noted that while the second game state is the normal game state, the game section can take the normal section.

The advantageous section is a section in which processing related to the assist function and AT lottery can be executed. The advantageous section includes an advantageous section in which the second game state progresses in the normal game state and an advantageous section in which the second game state progresses in the special game state such as the AT state. The state in which the game section is the advantageous section is maintained from when the game section shifts to the advantageous section until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. When the conditions for forced termination of the advantageous section are satisfied while AT is being continued in the advantageous section, the game section is shifted from the advantageous section to the normal section. At this time, the AT ends, and the second game state shifts from the AT state to the general game state.

<Configuration of control unit>
As shown in FIG. 2 , the controller 6 mainly has a main controller 61 and a sub controller 63 . The main control unit 61 performs control for advancing the game, such as internal lottery and control of the rotating reels 20 . The sub-control section 63 performs control related to effects based on a signal transmitted from the main control section 61 or pressing of the effect button 46 .

Each of the main control section 61 and the sub-control section 63 is composed of a CPU, a RAM and a ROM. The ROMs of the main control section 61 and the sub-control section 63 each store a program necessary for progressing the game. The RAM of the main control unit 61 stores the game data necessary for the progress of the game, which is included in the game-related data described above. The game data includes, in addition to the current number of games, data indicating which state or section each game state and game section is. The RAM of the sub-controller 63 stores various data related to effect control.

By the CPU reading out and executing a program in the ROM, the main control unit 61 operates an internal lottery unit 610, a rotating reel control unit 611, a game result determination unit 612, a medium management unit 613, a game progress control unit 614, an advantageous section It functions as a setting unit 615 , a game state control unit 616 , a game number management unit 617 , a section control unit 618 and a period processing unit 619 . The sub-controller 63 functions as an effect controller 630 .

-Internal lottery-
The internal lottery section 610 performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the lever 43, and wins one of a plurality of combination flags as a winning flag. Specifically, the internal lottery unit 610 performs an internal lottery according to an internal lottery table (not shown) and a random number obtained when the lever 43 is operated, based on the first game state when the lever 43 is operated. conduct. The internal lottery unit 610 simultaneously performs various lotteries, which will be described later. Various types of lottery include, for example, a lottery to determine whether to shift to the AT state, a lottery to determine whether to continue the AT state, a lottery to determine whether to exhibit the assist function, and the like. The internal lottery section 610 generates an internal lottery result signal based on the result of the internal lottery. The internal lottery result signal is transmitted from the internal lottery unit 610 to the reel control unit 611, the game progress control unit 614, and the like.

The internal lottery table shows information on possible wins by the internal lottery. Based on an internal lottery table, the internal lottery unit 610 performs an internal lottery according to a combination of the RT state when the lever 43 is operated, whether or not the player is in a special combination (bonus), and a set value. In addition, in the combination information shown in the internal lottery table, one or more combination of symbols and a combination corresponding to the combination are set in association with each other. The winning combination includes a losing combination in which medals are not paid out, and a winning combination in which medals are paid out.

When a game is played in the AT state, there is a case where the winning combination is won by an internal lottery. When the pushing order wins and the stop switch 40 is pressed in accordance with the pushing order, the pushing order wins, and a plurality of (for example, 13) medals corresponding to the winning combination are paid out. If the stop switch 40 is not pressed in accordance with the pushing order even though the winning combination is won, the winning combination is not won, or another combination (such as a one-piece combination) is won.

It should be noted that the pushing order is also won during the normal game state. When the pushing order is established during the normal game state, the correct pushing order is not notified, so unless the correct pushing order is accidentally pushed, the pushing order is missed or one coin is paid out. During the AT state, since the order of pressing the correct answer is notified, the stop switch 40 can be pressed according to the order of pressing the correct answer, and as a result, a plurality of (for example, 13) medals are paid out.

Next, an example of the internal lottery table will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the winning combination flags stored in the internal lottery table include a pressing order flag that wins when the stop switch 40 is operated in a predetermined order, and a pressing order flag that wins regardless of the pressing order. An out-of-order hand flag is included. As shown in FIG. 7, the small winning combination includes a winning combination of symbols or a replay in which a fixed number of medals are paid out in the event of winning. The replay is a combination of symbols that allows the next game to be played without betting medals when winning, and is a replay combination. A pure win is a win other than a minor win, and is a win with no game value (replay or payout).

In the example shown in FIG. 7, the pushing order flag is a flag of a winning combination related to "push order bells 1 to 6". As shown in FIG. 7, the information on the order of pushing includes identification information of the set order of pushing and information on the order of pushing the corresponding stop switches 40 .

In FIG. 7, the pressing order of the stop switch 40 in which the pressing order can be won is indicated by three letters at the top of the table. For example, "left, middle, right" indicates that the stop switches 40 are operated in the order of the left stop switch 40, the middle stop switch 40, and the right stop switch 40. FIG. In FIG. 7, for the part where the name of the combination is written without the word "koboshi-me" below "left-center-right", if the stop switch 40 is operated in the order of "left-center-right", Symbols of the indicated combination are stopped and displayed in the reel window 200, indicating that the combination of the corresponding flag will be won (that is, in order of correct pressing). The pushing order of the pushing order role (specifically, the correct pushing order) is when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the game section is an advantageous section and the second game state is AT state, or when AT If you win the assist lottery during the state), you will be assisted.

The combination flags "Press order bells 1 to 6" are the middle bell that pays out a plurality of medals (for example, 13) by pressing one correct order of the stop switch 40, and five different ways of pressing the stop switch 40 incorrectly. It is composed of a bell spilling pattern in which, for example, one medal is paid out depending on the order. The number of payouts described in this specification is an example, and the number of payouts can be set to an appropriate value depending on the specifications of the gaming machine.
In addition, if the actual pushing order is incorrect in the case where the pushing order is won, the payout will not be received (payout will be 0), and the pushing order will be non-winning (lost). There is

The rare combination of cherry, watermelon, etc. may or may not win a prize depending on the timing of pressing the stop switch 40 by the player. A rare role is a role for which a prize can be won or not according to a visual check. A combination other than a rare combination, for example, a common bell, is a combination in which the bell symbols are aligned at the position of the rotating reel 20 that can be visually recognized from the reel window 200 in a right-downward arrangement (first arrangement) without the need for eye pressing.

The chance eye consists of a combination of symbols with a high degree of expectation that a lottery for transition to a special game state (AT state) can be obtained, as in the case of winning a rare role. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, if two specific symbols (watermelons) are aligned on the activated line, the combination may be awarded even if three symbols are not aligned on the activated line. In the example of FIG. 7, if a watermelon is on the upper right, a watermelon is on the middle row of the center, and a losing (other than a watermelon) is on the left, it is an example of winning.

―Rotating reel control unit―
The rotating reel control unit 611 controls the driving of the stepping motor 21 based on the operation of the lever 43 or each stop switch 40, and performs rotation start control for starting rotation of each rotating reel 20 or rotation stop control for stopping rotation. conduct.

Specifically, when the lever 43 is operated in a state where all the rotating reels 20 have stopped rotating, the rotating reel control section 611 causes all the rotating reels 20 to start rotating. When the stop switch 40 corresponding to the spinning reel 20 is operated while at least one spinning reel 20 is rotating, the spinning reel control unit 611 controls the rotation of the spinning reel 20 corresponding to the operated stop switch 40. to stop

In the rotation stop control, the rotating reel control unit 611, based on the operation of the stop switch 40, arranges a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning flag indicated by the win flag on the activated line L of the rotating reel 20, thereby completing the winning. The rotation of the rotating reel 20 can be stopped so that the wins.

In the rotation stop control, the reel control unit 611 performs pull-in control or kick-off control according to the winning combination and the position of the reel 20 when each stop switch 40 is operated. The pull-in control is a control for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 20 so as to pull the symbol corresponding to the winning combination onto the activated line L. The kicking control is a control to stop the rotation of the rotary reel 20 so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination are not aligned on the effective line L.

―Game Result Judgment Department―
The game result determination unit 612 determines the game result based on the results of the internal lottery and the rotation stop control of the rotating reels 20 . The game result means the result of determining whether or not the winning combination is won based on the symbols arranged on the activated line L.例文帳に追加Specifically, when the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line L matches the predetermined combination of symbols, the game result determination unit 612 determines that the winning combination has been won.

- Media Management Department -
The medium management unit 613 controls the increase/decrease of the number of credits and controls the payout operation of medals by the hopper unit 50 .

Specifically, the medium management unit 613 decreases the number of credits according to the number of bets on medals when medals are bet, and increases the number of credits when medals are credited.

When the winning combination won by the internal lottery wins based on the operation of the player, the medium management unit 613 increases the number of credits based on the number of medals to be paid out based on the type of the winning combination.

The medium management unit 613 also controls the hopper unit 50 based on the game result determined by the game result determination unit 612 and an operation signal output by operating the settlement switch 45 .

Specifically, the medals obtained by winning the winning combination are first stored as credits. When the number of credits exceeds the upper limit (for example, 50) as a result of accumulating medals, the medals exceeding the upper limit are paid out from the hopper unit 50 . Further, when the payment switch 45 is operated in a state where one or more medals are stored, at least part of the stored medals are paid out from the hopper unit 50 .

Furthermore, the medium management unit 613 determines the number of medals to be paid out, minus the number of medals bet, and the difference between the number of medals to be paid out. Calculate (MY). The difference number of medals and the range (MY) are transmitted to the advantageous interval setting section 615 . It should be noted that the medium management unit 613 resets the difference number of medals and the range (MY) after the end of the advantageous section.

- Game progress control part -
The game progress control section 614 controls the game progress based on the player's operation. At that time, the game progress control unit 614 controls the game progress of the player based on the setting values set by the store staff.

Also, when the RAM clear button 71 is pressed, the game progress control unit 614 resets the game data by initializing the RAM of the main control unit 61 . The game progress control unit 614 changes the current setting value to another setting value when the setting change button 72 is pressed.

- Advantageous section setting part -
The advantageous interval setting unit 615 sets one of a plurality of game intervals (normal interval and advantageous interval) when the player plays the game.

Specifically, when the game section is the normal section, the advantageous section setting unit 615 performs section transition lottery to determine whether to maintain the state of the normal section or shift to the advantageous section. When a predetermined lottery target role is won, a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not a section transition lottery is to be conducted. When the section transition lottery is won, the advantageous section setting unit 615 sets (shifts) the game section to the advantageous section.

It should be noted that the winning probability of the section transition lottery differs according to the set value. As an example, the winning probability of the predetermined lottery target combination differs according to the set value, or the winning probability of the section transition lottery performed when the predetermined winning combination is won differs.

In addition, when the game section is the advantageous section, the advantageous section setting unit 615 determines whether to maintain the state of the advantageous section or shift to the normal section. For example, the advantageous interval setting unit 615 determines whether or not the second game state has decided to shift from the AT state to the general game state when the game interval is the advantageous interval. When it is determined to shift to the normal game state, the advantageous section setting unit 615 shifts the game section from the advantageous section to the normal section.

In addition, the advantageous interval setting unit 615 is set when the number of games played in the advantageous interval reaches a specified number of games (for example, 3000 games), or when the difference between the number of medals in the advantageous interval is a predetermined number (for example, 2400). ) is reached (that is, when the condition for forced termination of the advantageous section is satisfied), the game section is forcibly shifted from the advantageous section to the normal section.

Also, when the game data is reset, the advantageous interval setting unit 615 sets the game interval to the normal interval regardless of the game interval immediately before the reset.

Note that the advantageous interval setting unit 615 transmits a signal indicating the type of interval that has been set (shifted) to the medium display unit 44 . As a result, the medium display unit 44 displays whether or not it is an advantageous section.

―Game state control part―
The game state control unit 616 sets the first game state and the second game state.

Specifically, the gaming state control unit 616 sets the first gaming state to any of the special combination non-carry-over state, the special combination carry-over state and the special combination execution state, and sets the second gaming state to the general gaming state or the special combination execution state. Set to a special game state (for example, AT state).

As an example, as shown in FIG. 4, the gaming state control section 616 sets the first gaming state to a special combination non-carryover state when a predetermined condition such as RAM clearing of the main control section 61 is satisfied. Immediately after the special combination is won by the internal lottery, the game state control unit 616 sets the first game state to the special combination carryover state. When the special combination is won, the game state control unit 616 sets the first game state to the special combination execution state (special game state).

Also, as shown in FIG. 5, the gaming state control unit 616 determines whether or not to set the second gaming state to the AT state based on the result of the AT lottery by the internal lottery unit 610 (that is, whether or not the AT has been won). or not). When the AT lottery is won during the advantageous section, the game state control unit 616 sets the second game state to the AT state (special game state). Conversely, when the AT lottery is not won, the gaming state control unit 616 can set the second gaming state to the general gaming state. Also, when AT ends, the gaming state control unit 616 shifts the second gaming state from the AT state to the general gaming state. That is, the game state control unit 616 determines whether the second game state should be the general game state or the special game state.

- Number of games management department -
The number-of-games management unit 617 manages a plurality of number-of-games sets each including one or more number of games. In the present embodiment, an example of managing three sets of numbers of games each having a number of games of 7 or less is shown in the special zone for addition, and the details will be described later.

- Section control part -
The zone control unit 618 controls the first zone (additional special zone) in which the number-of-games management unit 617 executes the process of increasing or decreasing the number of games for each of the plurality of game-number sets, and or a second section (non-additional specialized zone) in which the processing for increasing or decreasing the number of games is not executed. Details will be described later.

- Period processing part -
The period processing unit 619 executes processing relating to the period of the AT state (special game state). Specifically, the period processing unit 619 determines the additional difference number of sheets to be added to the initial difference number of sheets of the lower AT in the special addition zone. Although the details will be described later, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, by winning or winning a recovery combination (1st combination, 2nd combination) described later in the special addition zone, the addition difference according to the recovery combination number is obtained.

―Production control unit―
Based on the progress of the game, the effect control unit 630 displays the effect image selected from a plurality of types of effect images on the liquid crystal screen 3, and outputs sound effects, BGM, etc. corresponding to the effect image from the speaker 102. Let For example, when an AT or a bonus is won, the effect control unit 630 selects an effect pattern for displaying that fact on the liquid crystal screen 3, and controls the display of the liquid crystal screen 3 and the audio output control of the speaker 102 according to the effect pattern. I do.

The effect control unit 630 causes at least one of the liquid crystal screen 3 and the speaker 102 to notify the correct pushing order of the pushing order to be successively won during the AT (assist function).

In addition, when the notification condition of the effect suggesting the set value (hereinafter also referred to as setting suggestion effect) is satisfied during the game, the effect control unit 630 outputs the effect notification to the liquid crystal screen 3 and the speaker 102 at least. Let one do it. This effect can be used by the player as one of the materials for grasping what kind of set values the slot machine 1 currently playing is. As notification conditions, regardless of whether it is a normal section or an advantageous section, when a rare hand or a chance hand is won in the general game state or AT state, at the end of the bonus game, at the end of AT, a predetermined game section (for example, set) etc. at the start of

<Game flow (game flow)>
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a game flow of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a game in a general game state in a normal section, a general game state in an advantageous section, and a game in an AT state in an advantageous section. If the conditions for shifting to the advantageous section are established in the normal gaming state in the normal section, the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, and the slot machine 1 enters the general gaming state in the advantageous section. If the conditions for shifting to the AT state are satisfied in the general game state in the advantageous section, the game shifts to the AT state.

The AT state of the present embodiment includes the first portion in which the game progresses by managing the number of games, the second portion in which the game progresses by managing the difference in the number of games, and a period during which the number of games in a predetermined period is completed one by one. It has a configuration including a third part in which the end of the period is flexibly extended depending on the development of the game.
Specifically, the AT state (special game state) of the present embodiment is composed of an additional specialized zone, a victory privilege zone, and a lower AT. The winning perk zone has pseudo bonuses and higher ATs. The special addition zone is the first section (first game mode) that is executed immediately after shifting from the non-AT state to the AT state, but it may shift from the lower AT.
The lower AT is a zone in which the AT progresses under a predetermined differential number of sheets (for example, 100 sheets) as an initial value, that is, the minimum guaranteed number of sheets is set, and corresponds to the second portion. Further, the special add-on zone is a zone in which the number of games of each of a plurality of game number sets is increased or decreased, and the game is terminated with the number of remaining games as one condition, and corresponds to the third part. The pseudo-bonus in the victory privilege zone is a zone that continues until a fixed number of games (eg, 50 games) are played, and corresponds to the first part. The high-ranking AT of the victory privilege zone is a zone in which a set consisting of predetermined games (eg, 10 games) continues with a predetermined continuation probability (eg, 80%), and corresponds to the above-mentioned first part.

The special add-on zone determines the difference number of sheets to be added to the predetermined difference number of sheets which is the initial value of the lower AT. Details of the additional special zone will be described later, but an effect relating to a battle between a plurality of ally characters and enemy characters is executed. When the player wins the battle with the enemy character in the special zone, the player moves to the victory privilege zone. In the zone specializing in addition, when a battle with an enemy character is defeated, the AT is shifted to a lower AT without shifting to a victory privilege zone.

The win privilege zone has a pseudo bonus and a higher AT, either of which is executed alternatively. The condition for shifting to the pseudo-bonus is to win a battle against a normal enemy character in the additional specialized zone. There are a plurality of enemy characters, and among them, normal enemy characters refer to enemy characters other than the special enemy characters described below. The pseudo-bonus ends when a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) have been played, and after the pseudo-bonus ends, the player moves to a lower AT. The benefits related to the game given by the pseudo-bonus include not only the acquisition of medals for the fixed game by digesting the pseudo-bonus, but also the special zone that is added once after the pseudo-bonus ends and moves to the lower AT. includes the benefit of being able to return to
A condition for transitioning to a higher AT is to win a battle against a special enemy character (rare enemy character, etc.) in the additional specialized zone. In the high-ranking AT, an AT game in which one set consists of a predetermined game is guaranteed, for example, at least five sets. Each time one set of games is completed by a high-ranking AT, a continuation lottery process is executed with a predetermined continuation probability. In the continuation lottery process, if continuation is determined, one set is added, and the game is continued with the higher AT. If it is decided not to continue, the top AT will end when the number of remaining games is completed.

For the lower AT, the difference number that can be acquired is set to the number obtained by adding the predetermined difference number which is the initial value and the difference number added in the special addition zone. When the difference number (predetermined difference number + additional amount) obtainable in the lower AT is actually paid out to the player and the remaining obtainable number becomes 0, the lower AT ends and the AT state (special game state). is completed, the game section falls from the advantageous section to the normal section, and the second game state shifts to the normal game state. In the lower AT, points are accumulated according to the winning combination. When the points accumulated in the lower AT reach a predetermined value (for example, 999 points), the area is shifted to the additional specialized zone. Also, if the next execution right of the special zone is stocked with a pseudo bonus, immediately after shifting to the lower AT or when the difference number reaches the predetermined number after shifting to the lower AT, at the lower AT When the remaining number of sheets becomes 0, it may be shifted to the special addition zone.

[Additional special zone]
As shown in FIG. 9, in the special addition zone, the effect control unit 630 executes a battle effect between a plurality of (three in this embodiment) friend characters A, B, and C and an enemy character. FIG. 9 shows an effect displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3. As shown in FIG. The number-of-games management unit 617 manages a plurality of number-of-games sets each including one or more number of games. In this embodiment, the number-of-games management unit 617 manages the number of remaining games, and manages three number-of-games sets in which the number of remaining games is 7 at maximum and 0 at minimum. Allied characters A, B, and C correspond to each game number set. In the example of FIG. 9, each of teammate characters A, B, and C has 7 games as the initial number of games. In the example of FIG. 9, in addition to the images of the corresponding ally characters A, B, and C, the number of remaining games and the initial number of games, such as "6 games/7 games", are simultaneously displayed. there is This display is prepared for the number of ally characters A, B, and C, that is, for the number of game sets, and displayed side by side. As a result, when the number of remaining games is 6 games, it is possible to recognize the index regarding the remaining period of the additional specialization zone. As described below, the number of remaining games may increase or decrease depending on the development of the game. A case is exemplified where the initial number of games is not exceeded (maximum number of remaining games "7"=initial number of games).

As exemplified in FIG. 9, each of the friendly characters A, B, and C (that is, a set of a plurality of (three) number of games) is set with a corresponding first role (a kind of recovery role). there is The multiple roles that can be won in the additional special zone include the first role (a type of recovery role) corresponding to each of the multiple (three) game sets, and the second role (a type of recovery role) described later. ) and a role that does not correspond to the recovery role. In this embodiment, "common bell", "chance", and "replay" are set as the first combination for each of the three game number sets. Allied characters A, B, and C are assigned to each of the three game number sets. The first combination, which is a kind of recovery combination, increases the number of remaining games of the corresponding number-of-games set (character) by winning or winning. In this embodiment, the remaining seven games are returned to the initial value.
Recovery hands include first and second hands. The second role, which is a type of recovery role, is composed of a special role such as a rare role different from the first role. The second role is a recovery role, but it is not a unique recovery role for each game number set (each friend character A, B, C). ) is a common recovery role.

Even in the special zone for addition, internal lottery processing for determining an internal winning combination among a plurality of possible winning combinations is executed by the internal lottery section 610 with the start of the symbol variation game as a trigger (operating the lever 43). be. Based on the internal winning combination and the operation of the stop switch 40, the internal winning combination wins or does not win. As shown in FIG. 9, the number-of-games management unit 617, when both the first and second wins corresponding to each of the plurality of number-of-game sets are non-winning or non-winning (in FIG. All of the "common bell", "chance" and "replay" that are one role are non-win and non-winning), processing to reduce the number of remaining games in each of multiple (three) game number sets by 1 I do.

For example, the example of FIG. 9 shows a case where a pure loser wins or wins in a state in which the number of remaining games in the number-of-games set for each of teammate characters A, B, and C is seven. By winning or winning a net prize, the number of remaining games of each of the ally characters A, B, and C is reduced by 1 from 7 games to 6 games. In the example of FIG. 9, unless the recovery condition such as winning a recovery role or winning a prize is satisfied, the number of games for which the recovery condition is not satisfied is set (ally character). 1 is subtracted. The fulfillment of the recovery condition includes winning or winning of a recovery combination (first or second combination). In addition, if there is no set number of games (friend characters) satisfying the recovery condition in one game in the special zone, an attack effect is executed by the enemy character against the surviving friend characters A, B, and C. . In this case, it is not possible to obtain an additional marginal number of sheets. If the recovery condition is not satisfied, for example, neither the first nor the second combination is won or won. Examples of winning or not winning either the first or second hand include, for example, winning or winning any one of the push-order bell, losing, and single hand.

In a state where the number of remaining games of a certain friendly character (that is, the game number set) is 0 remaining games among a plurality of game number sets, the recovery condition for the friendly character is not established (push order bell, If any one of the one-piece combinations wins or wins), the end lottery process is executed. The end lottery process is a process of determining whether or not to end the increase/decrease process of increasing, restoring, or decreasing the number of remaining games in accordance with winning or winning of a recovery hand. In the end lottery process, if the player wins to end, the game number set (friend character) with 0 remaining games ends (cannot fight). When the game number set (friend character) ends (cannot fight), in the presentation, the display part of the game number set is grayed out, and the corresponding friend character leaves the battle line. In the end lottery process, if it is not decided to end, the state of 0 remaining games continues for the number of games set in which the process is performed. While the state of 0 remaining games continues and the game is played in the additional special zone, for other game number sets where the number of remaining games is not 0, the number of games is determined according to the winning or winning combination. The number of remaining games is increased or decreased. When the state of 0 remaining games continues, the game number set is not finished yet, and if the recovery condition is satisfied, the remaining game number is increased or decreased (here, it returns to the original state). can be said to be waiting for

In the present embodiment, the second section is a zone other than the add-on special zone (non-add-on special zone), and includes, for example, a victory specific zone, a lower AT, and a general gaming state. Details will be described later. The section control unit 618 ends the first section (additional specialization zone) under one of the conditions that the remaining number of games in all of the plurality of game number sets in the first section (additional specialization zone) is consumed. is configured to be able to shift to the second section. As shown in FIG. 9, the number of remaining games in a plurality of sets of number of games can be reported as the number of remaining games that can be used as an indicator of the end timing of the first section (additional special zone). In the example of FIG. 9, it is notified (produced) that there are 6 remaining games out of the initial value of 7 games.
In the present embodiment, one of the conditions is that the number of games remaining in all three game number sets is 0, and the first section (additional special zone) ends. In the present embodiment, the first section ends not only when all the game number sets become zero games remaining, but also when all the game number sets are finished. If there is at least one game set whose number of remaining games is not 0, the first section (additional special zone) continues. In other words, if there is even one friendly character who has left the battle line and is not incapacitated, the first section (additional special zone) will continue, and when all the friendly characters have left the battle line, the first section will continue. (Additional special zone) ends.

An example in which the recovery role wins or wins will be described. As shown in FIGS. 10, 11, and 12, the number-of-games management unit 617 selects any first combination (a kind of recovery combination) corresponding to each of a plurality of number-of-games sets during a game in the special zone. If either wins or wins (in FIG. 10, friendly character A's first role "common bell" wins, in FIG. 11, friendly character B's first role "chance eye" wins; shows an example in which the first hand "Replay" wins), the number of remaining games in the number of games set corresponding to the first hand won or won increases, and the number of games set corresponding to the first hand won or won The remaining number of games in the game number set other than 1 does not increase but decreases. For example, as shown in the number of games set for the first combination "common bell" in FIGS. The number of remaining games in the number-of-games set in which the recovery condition is not satisfied continues to decrease when the first combination "common bell" and the second combination (special combination), which is a type of recovery combination, are non-winning and non-winning.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the first role of friendly character A is the common bell, and if the common bell wins, the number of remaining games in the number of games set of friendly character A corresponding to the first role "common bell" is determined. is increased, and the number of remaining games for the ally character A returns to the initial value of 7 games. In the game, when the lever 43 and the three stop switches 40 are pressed, the ally character corresponding to the first role attacks the enemy character. As a benefit of winning or winning the first role, the period processing unit 619 determines the number of additional numbers as a process related to the period of the special game state (AT state), and the determined number of additional numbers is displayed (for example, +10 cards GET Such). The determined extra number of coins is the number determined when the first or second combination is won or won. The determined additional difference number of sheets is added to the added difference number of sheets as an accumulated value (see 10 sheets of "10 additional sheets/200 sheets" on the lower right of the screen). Here, 200 sheets is the upper limit of the additional addition difference number of sheets (cumulative value). The additional addition difference number of sheets is a cumulative value obtained by adding the determined addition difference number of sheets during the continuation of the one additional specialized zone. On the other hand, the common bell is the first role corresponding to the number of remaining games of the friendly character A, and not the first role corresponding to the number of remaining games of the other friendly characters B and C. , C does not increase the number of remaining games, but decreases by one. A production of the additional difference number determined along with the attack production is performed, and the determined additional difference number becomes at least a part of the additional addition difference number (extended amount of the period of the special game state) of the lower AT, so that the game is played. It may be possible to provide the player with a sense of satisfaction that he or she has won the extension of the special game state period.
As shown in FIG. 11, the first role of ally character B is the chance game, and if the chance game wins, the number of remaining games for ally character B corresponding to the first game "chance game" is the initial value of 7 games. back to Since the second chance is the first hand corresponding to the number of games played by the friendly character B, and not the first hand corresponding to the number of games played by the other friendly characters A and C, the number of remaining games of the friendly characters A and C is reduced by one. . A production of attacking the enemy character by the ally character B corresponding to the first role "chance eye" is performed. The display of the determined additional difference number of sheets and the display of the additional difference number of sheets (accumulated value) are the same as in the example of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12, the first combination of the friend character C is replay, and if the replay wins, the number of remaining games of the friend character C returns to the initial value of 7 games. Replay is the first role corresponding to the number of remaining games of the friendly character C, and is not the first role corresponding to the number of remaining games of the other friendly characters A and B. Therefore, the number of remaining games of the friendly characters A and B is one. decrease. A production of attacking the enemy character by the ally character C corresponding to the first combination "replay" is performed. The display of the determined additional difference number of sheets and the display of the additional difference number of sheets (accumulated value) are the same as in the example of FIG.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a case where the second winning combination (special winning combination, such as a rare winning combination requiring eye-pushing), which is a type of recovery combination, wins or wins. The second role gives a stronger benefit than the first role. The first role only increases the number of remaining games of the corresponding number-of-games set (ally characters), while the second role only increases the number of remaining games of the corresponding number-of-games set (ally characters), while the second role only increases the number of games remaining in at least two (in this embodiment, all) number-of-games sets (ally characters). It is possible to increase the number of games. As shown in FIG. 13, a special role (second role; rare role requiring eye-pushing) other than the recovery role (first role) associated with each game number set (each of the friendly characters A, B, and C) ), the remaining game numbers of all (three) game number sets (three ally characters A, B, and C) are increased all at once, returning to the initial value of 7 games. In the production, when a lever 43 or one of the three stop switches 40 is pressed in a game in which a special character wins or wins, all friendly characters A, B, and C attack the enemy character all at once. Then, an effect that deals more damage than an individual attack is output. Along with this, it is preferable that the number of difference obtained is also larger than that of the individual attack. In the example of FIG. 13, the additional number of sheets is determined to be 50, and the effect is "+50 sheets GET!" In this embodiment, the extra number of coins determined when the first combination is won or won is a fixed value (for example, 10) regardless of the type of the combination. The extra number of coins determined when the second combination wins or wins is larger than that for the first combination, and is a uniform fixed value (for example, 50) regardless of the type of the combination.

-Special Attack: "Combo Attack"-
In addition special zones, "combo attacks" may be performed as special attacks. An internal counter for counting the first combination is prepared in the special addition zone. The internal counter counts up if the win or winning combination in the special addition zone is one of the combinations included in the first combination (common bell, chance, replay). . The period processing unit 619 counts up the internal counter. When the first combination wins or wins, the internal counter of the winning or winning first combination counts up. Until the internal counter for the first hand reaches the specified value, the number of remaining games in the game number set corresponding to the first hand is increased, the cumulative addition difference number is processed, and the ally corresponding to the first hand is executed. Output processing of a normal attack presentation in which the character attacks the enemy character is performed. When the internal counter for the 1st hand reaches the specified value, the number of games remaining in the game set corresponding to the winning or winning 1st hand increases (returns to the initial value), and the additional addition difference number increases. Further, an effect is executed in which the corresponding ally character performs a continuous attack (combo attack) different from a normal attack (non-combo attack) against the enemy character. Along with that, the increase in the additional addition difference number in the game where continuous attacks are made (additional difference number determined in the game where continuous attacks are made) is the increase during normal attack production (additional difference determined during normal attack number).
In the present embodiment, when the first and second stop switches 40 are pressed, the normal attack effect is output, but when the third stop switch 40 is pressed, the third In response to the stop switch 40, the reel 20 to be stopped continues to rotate without stopping, producing a freeze effect and performing an additional continuous attack effect. In the additional continuous attack effect, a further attack is added during the damage motion of the enemy character that has received the first attack during the continuous attack. In addition, when the internal counter for the first combination reaches a specified value, a number-of-additions lottery is performed to determine how much to add. In the present embodiment, in the extra number lottery, the internal counter is determined to be larger than in the case of normal attacks in which the specified value has not been reached. When a combo attack is activated, the corresponding internal counter of the first combination is reset.

-Special Attack: "Support Attack"-
In addition special zones, "support attack" may be performed as a special attack. If you win or win a winning combination that is not a recovery combination (1st combination, 2nd combination), such as losing, pressing order bell, and one-piece combination, that is, a combination that does not return to the initial value for the remaining number of games in any game number set. Then, the game progress control section 614 counts up the internal non-attack points. Each time the winning combination wins or wins a prize in the additional special zone, the additional value of the non-attack points is determined, and is accumulated in the previous non-attack point values.
In the production, when the non-attack points reach the specified value in the additional special zone, a helper character different from the allied characters A, B, and C corresponding to the set of multiple (three) games appears. An effect of assisting and attacking the enemy character is generated. This support attack effect is output immediately after freezing occurs at the timing when the third stop switch 40 is pressed. There are a plurality of patterns for the effect (video) of the support attack, and the effect determined by lottery is executed. When a support attack is activated, non-attack points are reset.

In summary, as in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 (gaming machine) provides an internal lottery process for determining a winning combination among a plurality of combinations in a symbol variation game, and the number of game media corresponding to the winning combination. A game control unit (collective term for the internal lottery unit 610 and the media management unit 613) that can execute the process of giving, and a game number management unit that manages a plurality of game number sets consisting of one or more remaining game numbers (number of games) 617, wherein the plurality of hands includes a first hand (recovery hand; common bell, chance, replay) corresponding to each of the plurality of game number sets, and the number of games management unit 617 manages the number of games If the first role (recovery role; common bell, chance, replay) corresponding to each set is not won or won, reduce the number of remaining games (number of games) for each of the multiple number of games sets. is executable, and if any of the first wins (recovery wins) corresponding to each of a plurality of sets of numbers of games wins or wins, the game corresponding to the winning or winning first win (recovery wins) A process of increasing the number of remaining games (the number of games) of several sets may be executed.

<Effect of invention>
According to the present embodiment, the number of remaining games (the number of games) of a plurality of sets of game numbers is reduced when none of the first roles (recovery role; common bell, second chance, replay) is not won or won. Then, if the first role (recovery role; common bell, chance, replay) is won or won internally, it corresponds to the first role (recovery role; common bell, chance, replay) that won or won It is possible to provide a new game in which the number of remaining games (the number of games) to be played increases. Therefore, the number of remaining games is increased or decreased for each of the plurality of sets of game numbers depending on what kind of role the player wins, so that the non-monotonous and complicated development of the game is continued. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the player to enjoy the game.

In addition, as in the present embodiment, the internal winning is triggered by any of the first winnings (recovery winnings; common bell, chance, replay) corresponding to each of a plurality of sets of numbers of games wins or wins. Alternatively, the number of remaining games (number of games) of the game number set corresponding to the winning first role (recovery role; common bell, chance, replay) is increased, and the internal win or the winning first role (recovery A combination (common bell, second chance, replay) may be executed so that the remaining game number (number of games) of the game number set other than the game number set corresponding to the combination is not increased.
According to this configuration, it is possible to know which first role (recovery role; common bell, chance, replay) corresponds to the remaining number of games (number of games) of which number of games set, making the game more interesting. becomes.

In addition, as in the present embodiment, the number of games of at least two of the plurality of game number sets is increased when a predetermined condition other than the internal winning or winning of the first combination is met. It may be assumed that processing is executable.
According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a game in which the predetermined condition is satisfied and the remaining game numbers (game numbers) of at least two game number sets increase all at once to recover. Therefore, the increase and decrease in the number of remaining games for each set of multiple game numbers becomes more complicated, and the game development for each game changes depending on what kind of role is won or won, so the game continues to be unpredictable. be done.

Further, as in the present embodiment, the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied means that the second role (recovery role; rare role requiring a blind push) other than the first role (recovery role; common bell, chance, replay) is internal. It may be a lottery or winning a prize.
According to this configuration, even if the first combination is not established, the game can be played in anticipation of the formation of the second combination that restores the remaining number of games (the number of games) of at least two game number sets.

In addition, as in the present embodiment, allied characters A, B, and C are assigned to the first role (recovery role; common bell, chance, replay) corresponding to each of a plurality of game number sets. An effect control unit 630 capable of executing effects related to teammate characters A, B, and C corresponding to the winning first combination may be further provided.
According to this configuration, it is possible to make the game easier to understand and increase the sense of immersion in the game by associating it with the character as well as the number of games.

Also, as in the present embodiment, the first section (additional special zone) in which the number-of-games management unit 617 executes the process of increasing or decreasing the number of remaining games (the number of games) of a plurality of sets of number-of-games, and the number-of-games management unit 617 A section control unit 618 that sets either a second section (lower AT, victory privilege zone) in which the processing of increasing or decreasing the number of remaining games (number of games) of a plurality of game number sets by ends the first section (additional specialization zone) under one of the conditions that the number of remaining games (games) in all of the multiple game number sets in the first section (additional specialization zone) is consumed. may be configured so as to be able to move to the second section (lower AT, victory privilege zone).
According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a new game in which the first section (additional special zone) can be continued unless the remaining number of games (number of games) of all of the plurality of game number sets is consumed. Therefore, the player can feel the interest in the development in which the first section does not know how long it will last.

Also, as in the present embodiment, the first section (additional special zone) in which the number-of-games management unit 617 executes the process of increasing or decreasing the number of remaining games (the number of games) of a plurality of sets of number-of-games, and the number-of-games management unit 617 A section control unit 618 that sets either a second section (lower AT, victory privilege zone) that does not execute the increase or decrease process of the number of remaining games (number of games) of a plurality of game number sets, an effect control unit 630, , and the section control unit 618 ends the first section (additional special zone) according to the number of remaining games (number of games) of the plurality of game number sets and the second section (lower AT, victory privilege zone) , and the effect control unit 630 regards the number of remaining games (number of games) of a plurality of sets of number of games as the number of remaining games that can be an indicator of the end timing of the first section (additional special zone). It may be possible to notify.
According to this configuration, the number of remaining games, which can be an indicator of the end timing of the first section (additional special zone), is reported, so that the player does not end the first section based on the notification result. It is possible to play a game in which expectations are placed on the establishment of the recovery combination, and it is possible to increase the amusement of the game.

Also, as in the present embodiment, the first section (additional special zone) in which the number-of-games management unit 617 executes the process of increasing or decreasing the number of remaining games (the number of games) of a plurality of sets of number-of-games, and the number-of-games management unit 617 A section control unit 618 that sets either a second section (lower AT, victory privilege zone) in which the processing of increasing or decreasing the number of remaining games (number of games) of a plurality of game number sets is not executed, and the game state is changed to the general game state, and a special game state which is a game state more advantageous to the player than the general game state, and a game state control unit 616 for setting the period of the special game state in the first section (additional special zone). It may further include a period processing unit 619 capable of executing processing.
According to this configuration, in the first zone (additional special zone) where the processing for increasing or decreasing the number of remaining games (number of games) of the game number set is performed, the processing related to the period of the special game state (determining the number of additional games) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game by increase/decrease processing of the number of games while giving expectation to the period of the special game state.

[Other embodiments]
The various control means and processing procedures described in the above embodiments are examples, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, its applications, or its uses. Various control means and processing procedures can be appropriately modified in design without changing the gist of the present invention.

(1) In the above-described embodiment, when the second hand wins or wins, the number of remaining games in all game number sets is increased, and an effect is output by all ally characters A, B, and C, but this is not the only option. not. For example, the number of remaining games of at least two sets of the number of games among the plurality of sets of the number of games is increased, and an effect is performed by at least two ally characters.

(2) In the above embodiment, the first section ends not only when there are 0 remaining games, but also when all sets of game numbers are finished. The first section may end when it becomes. For example, when the number of remaining games becomes 0, the game number set may be terminated, or a lottery may be conducted to determine whether to terminate the set.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the condition for ending the number of games set (the condition that the ally character leaves the battle line and becomes incapacitated) ends with the ending lottery process that is executed after the number of remaining games reaches 0. This is not the case, but is not limited to this. For example, without executing end lottery processing, if recovery conditions are not met (when any of the pressing order bell, loss, and single combination wins or wins), it may be determined that the game will definitely end.

(4) In the above embodiment, there are a plurality of effect patterns for combo attacks and support attacks, but each effect pattern may be only one. Further, when there are a plurality of candidates for the effect pattern, the effect pattern may also serve as a setting suggesting effect. Specifically, the selection probability of the effect pattern is set to be different for each set value, and the effect pattern is selected and displayed according to the actual set value. That is, it may be possible that who appears as the helper character and what kind of combo attack can be performed becomes the setting suggestive effect.

(5) A counter value related to the condition for activating a combo attack and an effect suggesting the accumulation of non-attack points related to the condition for activating a support attack may be executable. Thereby, the degree of possibility that a combo attack or a support attack will be activated can be reported. For example, an effect that encloses the frame of the image may be displayed, and the possibility of activation may be notified by the effect. At that time, if the color of the effect is white, it is suggested that the possibility of activation of the above is low, and that the possibility of activation of the above is high as the color of the frame changes from blue, green, and red.

(6) In the additional specialized zone, the appearance of the enemy character (accumulated damage amount) and the cumulative value of the additional number of sheets may be correlated. For example, if the enemy character's damage accumulates, the appearance of the enemy character's gradual weakening may be produced (for example, the enemy character's movements are feeble, and an appearance with a sense of sadness can be cited). .
Conversely, in the special addition zone, the appearance of the enemy character (accumulated damage amount) and the cumulative value of the additional number of sheets may not be correlated. In this case, when the cumulative value of the additional number of sheets reaches a predetermined value, an effect is generated in which the enemy character falls down.

(7) In the zone specializing in addition, the additional number may be fixedly determined according to the winning combination or the winning combination, or may be given by lottery each time it is determined that the additional number is given. The difference number may be determined.
Further, the extra number of sheets may change according to which enemy character among the plurality of enemy characters is in battle. For example, the first enemy character may have a relatively large additional number of coins to be obtained, and the second enemy character may have a relatively small number of additional coins to obtain.

Further, in the lottery process for determining the additional number of coins, a probability of being determined is set for each of a plurality of types of the number of additional coins, and the number of additional coins may be determined according to each probability. For example, when a chance is hit, the probability that the additional number of sheets is determined to be 10 is set to 50%, the probability that the additional number of sheets is determined to be 20 is set to 30%, and the additional number of sheets is set to 30. The probability of being determined is set to 15%, the probability of being determined to be 50 additional cards is set to 5%, and one of the above multiple types of additional numbers is determined by lottery processing. . Moreover, the distribution of the probability may differ depending on the type of recovery hand.
Also, the additional number of sheets may be changed according to the set value. For example, the value may be set according to the set value, or the probability may be determined according to the set value. As a specific example, for example, the additional difference number of sheets when the setting value is an even number tends to be smaller than the additional difference number of sheets when the setting value is an odd number. As another example, when the setting value is high (for example, the setting values are 4, 5, and 6), the additional number of sheets may be "456". In this case, if 456 is determined even once as the number of cards to be added, the player can guess that the set value is 4, 5, or 6.
As another example, it is preferable that the higher the set value, the higher the possibility that a larger number of additional sheets will be determined.

(8) Regarding the determination of the additional number of sheets in the special addition zone, for example, the first combination and the additional number of sheets to be obtained are associated, and the additional number of sheets corresponding to the winning or winning first combination is used. may As a specific example, the extra number of cards for the first role "Chance Eye" is associated with 20, the extra number of cards for the first role "Bell" is associated with 10, and the extra number for the first role "Replay" is associated. The number of sheets is associated with 5 sheets. Here, if the first "chance" is won or won, the period processing unit 619 determines that the extra number of coins is 20.
Alternatively, the amount of damage inflicted by the ally character on the enemy character may be associated with the extra number of sheets to be obtained, and after the amount of damage is determined, the number of extra sheets corresponding to the amount of damage may be determined. The amount of damage may be determined using the amount of damage associated with the recovery role, or may be determined by lottery. That is, the additional number of sheets may be determined through the amount of damage. In other words, the amount of damage is determined by the type of combination, and the amount of damage determines the number of extra coins. As a specific example, in the case of a replay, the HP reduction amount (damage amount) is determined by lottery processing from among 10 to 20. If the HP reduction amount (damage amount) is any one of 10 to 20, the extra number of cards is determined to be any one of 10 to 20. If it is a common bell, the HP reduction amount (damage amount) is determined to be 21 or more, and the additional number is determined to be 30. In this case, the main control unit 61 executes the processing for determining the damage amount and the processing for determining the additional number of sheets.

(9) In the above embodiment, the number of remaining games in the number-of-games set increases and returns to the initial value of 7 games due to the establishment of the recovery condition, but it is not limited to this. For example, it is assumed that the recovery condition is satisfied with the remaining number of games being 3 games. In this case, the number of remaining games may increase to a value exceeding the initial value of 7 games (for example, 10 games) or to a value less than the initial value of 7 games (for example, 5 games) due to the establishment of the recovery condition. may be increased. In other words, the number of remaining games just after the recovery condition is established should be increased compared to before the recovery condition is established. Also, depending on the establishment of the recovery condition, the value to which the number of remaining games is increased may differ. For example, when the first combination is established, the number of remaining games in the corresponding game number set increases to the initial value (returns to the original value), but when the second combination is established, out of all the game number sets, The number of remaining games may increase to exceed the initial value. Also, the degree to which the number of remaining games should be increased (the game value to be increased) may be determined instead of determining to what value the number of remaining games should be increased by the establishment of the recovery condition.

(10) In the above embodiment, the winning combination is not a recovery combination (first or second combination), but the recovery combination may include a recovery combination. In that case, the correct pressing order of the winning combination may be reported, or the correct pressing order may not be reported.
Also, when the recovery hand that is the winning hand wins internally, it is not necessary to notify part or all of the correct hand pushing order. For example, the liquid crystal screen 3 notifies the stop switch 40 that should be pressed first, but does not notify the stop switch 40 that should be pressed second and third. can do. In another example, "???" can be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3 as a substitute instead of informing the pressing order of how all the stop switches 40 should be pressed. In this case, the player can guess the order of pressing the correct answer. When the pushing order is correct, the pushing order having the correct pushing order wins as a recovery role, and the number of remaining games of the game number set corresponding to the winning pushing order (recovery role) is increased. If the correct answer is not given in the pressing order (incorrect answer), the remaining number of games in the corresponding game number set may be reduced by 1 instead of increasing, or if only the remaining number of games in the corresponding game number set First, the number of remaining games in all game number sets may be decreased by one.

(11) The recovery role may include a spotting role like the above-mentioned second role, but may also include a spotting order that combines a spotting element and a pushing order element. good. In the case of the order of pushing, the order of pushing may or may not be notified. In a game in which the order of hitting is won, if the order of hitting is successful and the actual order of pushing is the order of correct pushing, the order of hitting is won. In that case, the number of games in the corresponding number-of-games set is increased. In a game in which the winning order is a winning combination, if the winning order is unsuccessful and/or the actual order of pushing is different from the correct order, the winning order is not awarded. In that case, the number of games in the game number set may be reduced by one instead of being increased.

(12) In the above embodiment, by winning the first hand, the number of remaining games in the number of games set corresponding to the winning first hand increases (returns to the initial value), but winning the first hand does not mean that the player wins the first hand. , the number of remaining games in the number-of-games set corresponding to the winning first combination may be increased. The first combination may win multiple prizes at the same time. In this case, the number of games in the number-of-games set corresponding to the first winning combination may be increased by operating the stop switch 40 (operation unit).

(13) In the above embodiment, the first section (additional specialized zone) is performed in the special game state, but it may be performed in a state other than the special game state. For example, the first section may be executed during the CZ (chance zone) in the advantageous section. Thus, in the non-special game state, determining the additional amount (difference number, number of games) is a process for the period of the next special game state.
Note that CZ (chance zone) is a second game state, although not shown in FIG. 8, in which the degree of expectation of winning (expectation of entry) to the AT state is higher than that of the general game state. Therefore, CZ can be said to be a state in which the game is more advantageous to the player than in the normal game state. The CZ state, the AT state, and the special combination execution state are common in that the game is more advantageous for the player than the general game state, but the AT state and the special combination execution state are more advantageous than the CZ. can be said to be large. This is because the number of medals held by the player is more likely to increase in the AT state and the special combination execution state than in the CZ state.

(14) In the above embodiment, the number of remaining games in each of the plurality (three) game number sets is decreased with the start of the game as a trigger, but the start of the game does not have to be the trigger. For example, the number of remaining games may be decreased when the first stop switch 40 is operated, the number of remaining games may be decreased when the second stop switch 40 is operated, and the third stop switch may be operated. Sometimes the number of remaining games may be reduced. Furthermore, the number of remaining games may be decreased according to the start of the game or the result of the game.

(15) The enemy character in the additional specialization zone may be determined by an enemy character lottery when the transition to the additional specialization zone is confirmed. When the additional specialization zone is repeated, the order of the enemy characters to appear may be determined in advance, such as a special enemy character in the additional specialization zone. The timing of determining the enemy character in the special addition zone may be at the time of transition to the special special zone (not at the time of confirmation but immediately before the transition). Also, the timing for determining the enemy character in the additional specialized zone may be at the time of transition from the normal section to the advantageous section.

(16) Which enemy character among a plurality of enemy characters is selected as the enemy character to fight in the additional specialized zone may be determined according to a set value. For example, if the set value is X, enemy A is selected with a probability of 70%, and enemy B is selected with a probability of 30%. For the set value Y, enemy A is selected with a probability of 40%, enemy B is selected with a probability of 55%, and enemy C is selected with a probability of 5%. Since the degree of appearance of the enemy character plays a role of suggesting the setting, the player can guess the actual setting value by grasping how many enemy characters have appeared.

(17) While the specialization zone is repeated, in the specialization zone that is performed for a specific number of times, an enemy character (special enemy character) that has a different benefit from the normal enemy character, such as being easy to defeat or easy to be added, is used. character) may be selected. Specifically, a normal enemy character is selected in the first to fourth addition specialization zones, but a special enemy character may be selected in the fifth addition specialization zone. good too.

(18) After the enemy character in the additional specialization zone is once determined, the enemy character may be changed according to the established hand in the transition game to the additional specialization zone thereafter.

(19) The enemy character may be replaced by another enemy character during a game in the special addition zone. For example, if the player wins a unique role such as middle cherry, the player may be replaced with an enemy character whose victory in a battle with the enemy character is guaranteed.

(20) In the above-described embodiment, the condition for ending the first section (additional specialization zone) is, as described above, that the number of remaining games in the three sets of number of games becomes 0 and the corresponding ally character leaves the battle line. Yes, but not limited to. For example, in the special add-on zone, there is a case where the add-on difference number of sheets (accumulated value of the add-on difference number of sheets) reaches the upper limit (200 sheets in the examples of FIGS. 9 to 12). In this case, assuming that the enemy character has been defeated in the additional special zone, the effect of defeating the enemy character is output and the notification effect of the next transition destination ("pseudo bonus" or "higher AT" in the victory privilege zone) is executed. do. With the end of the first section as a trigger, the cumulative value of the additional number of sheets may be reset, or the accumulated value of the additional number of sheets may be used as an additional amount in the next lower AT without resetting. good too.

(21) In the above-described embodiment, the number of extra coins determined in the special extra zone is uniformly fixed irrespective of the combination, but it is not limited to this. For example, the additional number of bells may differ depending on the role, such as 10 for replay, 15 for common bell, and 20 for chance, regardless of the first or second combination.
The additional number of coins may be determined by lottery when the first or second hand is won or won.

(22) In the "special attack" and "support attack" of the above-described embodiment, the value of the internal counter that is incremented when the first hand wins or wins is not reported, but is not limited to this. A value to be counted up may be notified. For example, it is possible to make a notification suggesting or announcing that the number is increasing, such as "Continue!" You may make it alert|report the content showing a difference.

(23) In the above-described embodiment, when the internal counter for the first combination reaches the specified value, an extra number lottery is performed to determine how much to add. It is determined to be more than for normal attacks that do not reach the target, but is not limited to this. The additional number of cards when the internal counter for the first combination reaches the specified value may be determined in the same manner as in the case of the normal attack. The determined additional number of cards may be displayed at once, for example, +50 cards, or may be displayed separately according to combo attacks, which are a plurality of attacks. For example, the extra number of sheets may be displayed in order each time an attack is made, such as +10 sheets, +20 sheets, and +20 sheets. There are multiple patterns of effects (videos) for the combo attack, and the effect determined by lottery is executed.

(24) In the above embodiment, the non-attack point is not notified by the effect control section 630, but is not limited to this. An effect suggesting how many non-attack points have been accumulated may be notified.

(25) When the non-attack points reach a specified value, the period processing unit 619 may determine the extra number of sheets. The period processing unit 619 may determine the additional number of sheets to be a predetermined fixed value, or may determine the additional number of sheets by lottery. The lottery may determine whether and/or how many cards to add.
Further, the lottery as to whether or not to perform the addition may be performed by the period processing unit 619 not only when the non-attack points reach the specified value, but also when the non-attack points do not reach the specified value. In this case, the period processing unit 619 may determine the additional number of sheets when the non-attack points reach the specified value to be larger or smaller than when the non-attack points have not reached the specified value. Alternatively, the same value may be determined regardless of whether or not the non-attack point is the specified value.
Also, the determined additional number of sheets may be displayed at once or may be displayed separately by the effect control section 630 .
In addition, the number-of-games management unit 617 may increase (return to the initial value) the number of remaining games of characters capable of fighting (the set of unfinished games) when a support attack is activated. It is not necessary to increase the number of remaining games.

(26) In the above embodiment, the number of remaining games (the number of games) of the number-of-games set is managed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the number of remaining games (number of games) of the game number set, a difference number set consisting of one or more remaining difference numbers (difference number) may be used. Specifically, instead of the number-of-games management unit 617, a difference-number-of-games management unit that manages a plurality (for example, three) of difference-number-of-games sets consisting of one or more difference-numbers of games is provided. Each of the plurality (three) difference number sets has a corresponding first combination (a kind of recovery combination). This point is the same as the mode of game number management shown in FIGS. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the difference number management unit manages the remaining difference number (difference number) of a plurality of (three in the example) difference number sets, and the effect control unit 630 manages these numbers. The remaining difference numbers of the three difference number sets are displayed. Each differential number set is associated with a bell, a chance number, and a replay recovery combination (first combination). As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, in each difference number set, the remaining difference number of sheets is displayed on the left and the initial value of the remaining difference number of sheets (30 sheets) is displayed on the right.
As shown in FIG. 14, the differential number management unit, when none of the first wins (common bell, chance number, replay) corresponding to each of the plurality (three) differential number sets is non-winning or non-winning, It is possible to reduce the remaining difference number of sheets (difference number of sheets) of each of the plurality of difference number sets. In the example shown in FIG. 14, none of the first wins (common bell, chance number, replay) corresponding to each of a plurality (three) of difference number sets is non-winning or non-winning, and is purely lost. This is a proper example. In this case, the difference in the number of game media (medals) (3 that is the difference between the 3 that were betted to spin the reel and the number of medals that were paid out (0 due to a loss) is 3). It is subtracted from the remaining number of sheets. In the example of FIG. 14, the remaining difference number of any of the three difference number sets is 30-3=27.
As shown in FIG. 15, the differential number management section determines that, when winning or winning any of the first combinations (common bell in FIG. 15) corresponding to each of a plurality (three) differential number sets, the win or prize is awarded. It is possible to execute a process of increasing the remaining difference number (difference number) of the difference number set corresponding to the first combination (common bell). In the example shown in FIG. 15, the remaining difference number of the difference number set corresponding to the winning first combination (common bell) is increased from 27 to 30 (returns to the initial value). On the other hand, the remaining difference number of the difference number set other than the difference number set corresponding to the winning first combination (common bell) is subtracted from 27 to 25. This is an example in which 2 coins, which is the difference between the 3 coins betted to spin the reels and the payout number (1 coin) for winning a common bell, is subtracted.
Although not shown, as shown in FIG. 13, when the second combination (special combination; rare combination), which is a type of recovery combination common to two or more difference number sets, is won or won, difference number management is performed. The unit can execute a process of increasing (returning to the initial value) the remaining difference number sheets of all common difference number sets.

(27) The remaining difference number (difference number) of the difference number set shown in (26) and the remaining number of games (number of games) of the game number set shown in FIGS. It can be said that it is a game parameter related to the length of the game period of the game section. Since one of the conditions for ending the special zone is that both the remaining difference number and the number of remaining games become 0 or 0 games, both the remaining difference number and the number of remaining games are set in the additional special zone. It can be said that it is directly related to the period during which you can play at. The game parameter may be either the number of remaining coins (the number of remaining coins) or the number of remaining games (the number of games). Therefore, the number-of-games management section 617 and the difference-number-of-games management section 617 create a game parameter set (number-of-games set, It can be said that it is a parameter management unit that manages a plurality of difference number sets.
In this case as well, the plurality of win candidate hands in the internal lottery includes the first hand (common bell, chance, replay) corresponding to each of the plurality of game parameter sets (game number set, difference number set). It can be said that
The parameter management section (number of games management section 617, number of difference management section), if any of the first wins corresponding to each of the plurality of game parameter sets (number of games set, number of difference set) is non-winning or non-winning, A process of decreasing the game parameter (number of remaining games, remaining difference number) for each of the plurality of game parameter sets (game number set, difference number set) can be executed. If any of the corresponding first wins or prizes is won or won, the game parameters (remaining number of games, remaining difference) of the game parameter set corresponding to the winning or winning first win are increased. , is feasible.

In the above-described embodiment, the machine is a model into which medals are inserted, but the machine is not limited to this. For example, it may be a medal-less machine (physical medium-less machine). Since the medalless machine does not use a physical medium, the hopper unit 50 may not be provided. A medalless machine has data on the number of owned medals, and is a machine that can be played by betting on the data. A game machine is electrically connected to a device that accepts bills to be inserted for playing a game, and it is possible to add game value without using medals or to withdraw game value paid out from the game machine. .

External devices such as hall computers, data counters, devices that display game history, etc. will receive information such as the number of winnings in special games (number of AT wins, bonus wins, etc.), difference in payouts, cumulative number of bets so far, etc. The game-related data may be output from the gaming machine. The output of data to an external device can be executed by the main control section 61 . Also, the gaming machine may be provided with a communication interface for outputting information obtained from the main control section 61 to an external device. The main control unit 61 can output data, but cannot input data. The data transmission timing may be triggered by data update. The updated data is written and stored in an RWM (read/write memory) or register inside the main control unit 61 .

In the above embodiment, the description of the RT state transition is omitted. This is because in the AT machine, a game is played with AT in a state in which a predetermined winning combination has been won but no prize has been won, and in such a state, the RT state does not change. However, it is needless to say that the RT state can be changed under the state where the predetermined combination is not carried over.

Although the case where the bed switch 42 is provided is exemplified in the above embodiment, the bed switch 42 may be omitted.

In the above embodiment, AT is illustrated as a special game state, but ART may be included in the special game state. ART is a game state in which the replay probability is higher than in the normal game state, and the correct pushing order of the pushing order combination is announced.
Also, the probability of entering at least one of AT, CZ, and ART may change according to the set value. Depending on the settings, the performance of AT, CZ and ART may change.

Depending on the specifications of the model of the slot machine 1, a special game state such as AT or an advantageous interval may occur before the advantageous interval reaches a maximum of 3000 games or before the number of winning balls of the player reaches 2400. It may end at any timing.

The effect suggesting the setting value may further include, in addition to the image, that the pattern visible through the reel window 200 becomes a special pattern when the rotation of the rotating reel 20 is stopped. .

In the above embodiment, the game machine is an AT type slot machine. However, gaming machines other than AT machines, such as ART-type slot machines, normal-type slot machines loaded with only bonuses, and slot machines that do not have an advantageous section and a normal section, can also be implemented. Also, the gaming machine is not limited to a slot machine, and a pachinko machine can also be used.

Even when these other embodiments are employed, the effects of this embodiment are exhibited. Further, it is also possible to appropriately combine this embodiment with other embodiments, and other embodiments with each other.

610... Internal lottery unit (game control unit)
613 ... Medium management unit (game control unit)
616... Game state control unit 617... Number of games management unit 618... Section control unit 619... Period processing unit 630... Effect control unit

Claims (9)

a game control unit capable of executing an internal lottery process for determining a winning combination among a plurality of combinations in a symbol variation game, and a process for awarding the number of game media corresponding to the winning combination;
a game number management unit that manages a plurality of game number sets consisting of one or more game numbers,
The plurality of hands includes a first hand corresponding to each of the plurality of game number sets,
The number-of-games management unit
a process of reducing the number of games in each of the plurality of game number sets when none of the first wins corresponding to each of the plurality of game number sets is a non-winning or non-winning,
a process of increasing the number of games in the game number set corresponding to the first winning or winning combination when any one of the first combinations corresponding to each of the plurality of game number sets wins or wins. and
Triggered by the internal winning or winning of one of the first hands corresponding to each of the plurality of game number sets, the number of games in the game number set corresponding to the internal winning or winning first hand increases. and a processing for reducing the number of games in a game number set other than the game number set corresponding to the internal winning or winning first combination. a game control unit capable of executing an internal lottery process for determining a winning combination among a plurality of combinations in a symbol variation game, and a process for awarding the number of game media corresponding to the winning combination;
a game number management unit that manages a plurality of game number sets consisting of one or more game numbers,
An initial value for the number of games is set for each of the game number sets,
The plurality of hands includes a first hand corresponding to each of the plurality of game number sets,
The number-of-games management unit
a process of reducing the number of games in each of the plurality of game number sets when none of the first wins corresponding to each of the plurality of game number sets is a non-winning or non-winning,
When one of the first combinations corresponding to each of the plurality of game number sets wins or wins, the number of games of the game number set corresponding to the winning or winning first combination is increased to correspond to the initial stage. A gaming machine capable of executing a process of restoring a value . The number of games in the game number set corresponding to the internal winning or winning first combination is increased when any one of the first combinations corresponding to each of the plurality of game number sets is internally won or won. and the corresponding initial value, and decrease the number of games of the game number set other than the game number set corresponding to the internal winning or the winning first combination. The game machine described. A first interval during which the number-of-games management unit increases or decreases the number of games in the plurality of game-number sets, and a second interval in which the number-of-games management unit does not increase or decrease the number of games in the plurality of game-number sets. and further comprising a section control unit that sets either
The section control unit is configured to be able to end the first section and shift to the second section under one of the conditions that the number of games in all of the plurality of game number sets has been consumed in the first section. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein A first interval during which the number-of-games management unit increases or decreases the number of games in the plurality of game-number sets, and a second interval in which the number-of-games management unit does not increase or decrease the number of games in the plurality of game-number sets. and a section control unit that sets either
and further comprising a production control unit,
The section control unit is configured to be able to end the first section and shift to the second section according to the number of games of the plurality of game number sets,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the effect control unit can notify the number of games of the plurality of game number sets as the number of remaining games that can be an indicator of the end timing of the first section. . A first interval during which the number-of-games management unit increases or decreases the number of games in the plurality of game-number sets, and a second interval in which the number-of-games management unit does not increase or decrease the number of games in the plurality of game-number sets. and a section control unit that sets either
a game state control unit for setting the game state to either a normal game state or a special game state which is a game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
A period processing unit capable of executing processing related to the period of the special game state in the first section;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , further comprising: a game control unit capable of executing an internal lottery process for determining a winning combination among a plurality of combinations in a symbol variation game, and a process for awarding the number of game media corresponding to the winning combination;
a parameter management unit that manages a plurality of game parameter sets in which the game parameter related to the length of the game period is configured with a value of 1 or more,
The plurality of wins includes a first win corresponding to each of the plurality of game parameter sets,
The parameter management unit
a process of reducing the game parameter of each of the plurality of game parameter sets when none of the first wins corresponding to the plurality of game parameter sets is a win or a prize, and
A process of increasing the game parameters of the game parameter set corresponding to the winning or winning first combination when one of the first combinations corresponding to each of the plurality of game parameter sets is won or won. and
Triggered by internal winning or winning of one of the first combinations corresponding to each of the plurality of game parameter sets, the game parameter of the game parameter set corresponding to the internal winning or winning first combination is increased. and a game machine capable of executing a process of reducing the game parameters of a game parameter set other than the game parameter set corresponding to the internal winning or the winning first combination . a game control unit capable of executing an internal lottery process for determining a winning combination among a plurality of combinations in a symbol variation game, and a process for awarding the number of game media corresponding to the winning combination;
a parameter management unit that manages a plurality of game parameter sets in which the game parameter related to the length of the game period is configured with a value of 1 or more,
An initial value of the game parameter is set in each of the game parameter sets,
The plurality of wins includes a first win corresponding to each of the plurality of game parameter sets,
The parameter management unit
a process of reducing the game parameter of each of the plurality of game parameter sets when none of the first wins corresponding to the plurality of game parameter sets is a win or a prize, and
When one of the first combinations corresponding to each of the plurality of game parameter sets wins or wins, the game parameters of the game parameter set corresponding to the winning or winning first combination are increased to correspond to the initial stage. A gaming machine capable of executing a process of restoring a value. The game parameters of the game parameter set corresponding to the internal winning or winning first combination are increased when any one of the first combinations corresponding to each of the plurality of game parameter sets wins or wins. and the corresponding initial value, and decrease the game parameter of the game parameter set other than the game parameter set corresponding to the internal winning or the winning first combination. The game machine described.

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