JP7174270B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a gaming machine that executes a point game in which points are awarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and benefits are awarded according to the total value of points awarded in the point game.

JP 2012-095754 A

By the way, in the field of gaming machines, there is a demand for gaming machines capable of providing a wide variety of game features in order to meet the needs of players.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of providing new playability.

A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes:
a plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of patterns are arranged;
a start switch and a plurality of stop switches each operable by a player;
an internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery in accordance with the operation of the start switch performed while all the rotating reels are stopped;
When the start switch is operated with all the rotating reels stopped, the rotating reels are rotated, and when the stop switch is operated with the rotating reels rotating, the internal a rotating reel control unit that stops the rotating reel corresponding to the operated stop switch according to the winning combination by lottery and the timing at which the stop switch is operated;
The game state includes a normal game state and a special game state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state,
The general game state includes a normal state and a high-probability state in which the special game state is more likely to be given than the normal state,
The combination won by the internal lottery includes an operation mode combination in which the number of game media to be paid out changes based on the operation mode,
The operation mode includes a first operation mode and a second operation mode,
A gaming machine configured such that the number of game media to be paid out according to the second operation mode is smaller than the number of game media to be paid out based on the first operation mode, wherein
It further comprises a benefit imparting unit that imparts the high-probability state based on the game in the second operation mode when the operation mode combination is won.

According to the gaming machine of the above aspect, it further includes a benefit imparting unit that imparts a high probability state based on the game in the second operation mode when the operation mode combination is won. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a gaming machine capable of providing new game features.

1 is a front view of a slot machine, which is a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the slot machine of FIG. 1; FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the arrangement of rotating reels of the slot machine of FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the pay lines of the slot machine of FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a first game state of the slot machine of FIG. 1; A diagram for explaining a second game state of the slot machine of FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a third game state of the slot machine of FIG. 1; FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining game sections of the slot machine of FIG. 1; 2 is a diagram for explaining the contents of an internal lottery table of the slot machine of FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining AT transition processing of the slot machine of FIG. 1;

A slot machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, includes a rectangular parallelepiped housing 10, as shown in FIG. The housing 10 has an opening (not shown) on the front surface (that is, the surface on the front side in the penetrating direction of the plane of FIG. 1) and a plate-like front door 20 capable of opening and closing the opening.

The front door 20 has a translucent display window 21 provided substantially in the center thereof, and is attached to the housing 10 so as to be lockable. The display window 21 is arranged so that a plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the rotation reels 41, 42, 43, which will be described later, can be visually recognized in a state where the opening of the housing 10 is closed by the front door 20. FIG.

The housing 10 also has a liquid crystal display device 22 , an illumination device 23 and a speaker 24 . Each of the liquid crystal display device 22 , the illumination device 23 and the speaker 24 is arranged above the display window 21 of the front door 20 . Various effects during the game are performed using the liquid crystal display device 22 , the illumination device 23 and the speaker 24 . For example, the liquid crystal display device 22 is an example of a display unit, and displays various effect images (effect moving images) and predetermined information during a game. The liquid crystal display device 22 can be configured, for example, to erase at least one of the display of the number of unplayed AT games and the display of accumulated parameters, which will be described later, when the power is turned on and off. In this case, the display of the accumulated parameters is erased, but the accumulated parameters themselves may not be erased. The illumination device 23 turns on or off in a predetermined pattern when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the speaker 24 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

The housing 10 also has a payout port 25 through which medals are paid out, a lower tray 26 for storing medals paid out from the payout port 25, and an operation unit 30. Dispensing port 25 , lower tray 26 and operation unit 30 are each arranged below display window 21 of front door 20 .

The operation unit 30 includes a medal slot 31 for inserting medals as an example of game media, a bet switch 32 for betting medals, and rotating reels 41, 41 and 41 which are operably provided on the front door 20 and operated. It has a start switch 33 for rotating reels 42 and 43, and stop switches 34, 35 and 36 which are operably provided on the front door 20 and which are operated to stop the rotating reels 41, 42 and 43, respectively. Each switch of the operation unit 30 outputs an operation signal based on the player's operation. A medal sensor (not shown) is provided in the medal insertion slot 31 to detect insertion of medals into the medal insertion slot 31 by the player and output a detection signal.

The operation unit 30 is also provided with a settlement switch (not shown), a stored medal display unit (not shown), which is an example of a display unit, and the like. This stored medal display section is configured to be able to display, in addition to the number of stored medals, that the later-described game section is an advantageous section.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a control device 100 that controls the entire slot machine 1, a rotating reel unit 40, a rotating reel position detection sensor 44, and a hopper unit 50 that pays out medals. . The control device 100, the rotating reel unit 40, the rotating reel position detection sensor 44, and the hopper unit 50 are a power supply (not shown) that turns on/off the main power of the slot machine 1, and change the setting values of the slot machine 1. It is arranged inside the housing 10 together with a setting unit 45 and the like operated by the administrator when performing the operation.

The rotating reel unit 40 is arranged substantially in the center inside the housing 10, and drives a plurality of rotating reels (three rotating reels 41, 42, 43 in this embodiment) and the rotating reels 41, 42, 43. It is composed of stepping motors 61 , 62 and 63 . Each of the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 has a substantially cylindrical shape, and as shown in FIG. Symbols and reference points (not shown) are provided. The reference point is arranged, for example, at the center of the zero-numbered pattern (bell A) on the reels 41, 42, and 43. As shown in FIG.

Here, an outline of the game played on the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, when a game is played on the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted from the medal slot 31, or accumulated medals (that is, credits) are used by operating the bet switch 32. to bet medals. When a predetermined number of medals (for example, 1 to 3) are betted, the activated line is activated and the start switch 33 can be operated, that is, the game can be started. Become. At this time, the medals inserted in excess of the prescribed number set according to the gaming state or the like are accumulated as credits.

As shown in FIG. 4, the effective line is a virtual line for determining the winning of a winning combination. connected one by one. In this slot machine 1, the activated line is composed of, for example, a downward-sloping line 70, and is activated by betting a predetermined number of medals (for example, three). As an example, the symbols displayed on the display window 21 of the slot machine 1 are three symbols for each rotating reel.

When the start switch 33 is operated in a state where the game can be started, a lottery (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery) is conducted by an electronic computer within the slot machine 1, and the reels 41, 42 and 43 are rotated. be started. In this state, when one of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 is operated, the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 corresponding to the operated stop switch 34, 35, 36 are stopped and the display window 21 is hit. Results are displayed according to the role played. When all the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the winning combination, and one game ends. In this embodiment, when all the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are stopped and a combination of symbols set for each winning combination by internal lottery is arranged on the pay line 70, the pay line 70 is displayed. It is determined that the combination corresponding to the combination of symbols arranged above has won. It should be noted that the case where the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination does not stop on the activated line 70 (so-called loss) is also included in winning.

Thus, a series of actions to obtain a game result by operating the bet switch 32, the start switch 33 and the stop switches 34, 35, 36 is called a game. The game unit is a game, and one game is called a unit game.

Also, during the game, one game section is set out of a plurality of game sections, and one game state is set out of a plurality of game states. Then, an internal lottery is performed based on the set game section and game state. The game state includes a first game state, a second game state and a third game state, as shown in FIGS.

The first gaming state is a gaming state for determining the type of replay combination (see FIG. 9) and the winning probability thereof among the combinations to be won by the internal lottery (hereinafter simply referred to as "winning combination"). As shown in FIG. 5, it consists of RT0 and RT1.

RT0 is set when the second game state transitions from the special combination execution state to the special combination non-carried over state, or when the game state is initialized (for example, when the RAM is cleared) (that is, when the first game state is transition from RT1 to RT0). Also, the first game state immediately after the slot machine 1 is installed in a store or the like is also set to RT0. In other words, the first gaming state is all set to RT0, except when the type BB is being executed.

RT1 is set when the second game state shifts from the special combination non-carry-over state to the special combination execution state (that is, the first game state shifts from RT0 to RT1). In RT1, as shown in FIG. 9, there is no possibility of winning a replay hand and a kind of BB. Also, in RT1, the section transition lottery and the AT lottery, which will be described later, are not performed.

The second game state includes a special role non-carried-over state in which the winning of the first-class BB won by the internal lottery is not carried over, a special role-carried-over state in which the winning of the first-class BB won by the internal lottery is carried over, and a winning one. and a special role execution state for executing BB.

The special role non-carry-over state is when the number of paid out medals exceeds a predetermined number (eg, 180 or 2) after transitioning to the special role implementation state, or when the gaming state is initialized (eg, RAM clear It is set when a predetermined condition such as (time) is satisfied.

The special handover state is set when a type BB is won by an internal lottery and predetermined conditions to be described later are satisfied. The type BB is a type continuous operation device (so-called big bonus) relating to a type of special type, and is an example of a type of special type. If the type BB is carried over, the lottery for the type BB is not performed. Further, the carried over type BB flag is configured not to disappear even if the set value is changed, but it may be configured to disappear.

The special role implementation state is set when a special role is won and won by internal lottery, and a kind of BB implementation state (indicated by BB general in FIG. 6) and RB carryover state (in FIG. 6, JAC inside ) and RB implementation state (shown in JAC in FIG. 6). BB general is set when a special role wins. General BB is an example of a non-internal state of the prize, and is set when the RB (JAC1 to 4 in FIG. 9), which is an example of a special prize, is not won by an internal lottery. The inside of the JAC is an example of the internal state of the accessory, and when the second game state is the type BB execution state BB general, RB (that is, JAC 1 to 4 in FIG. 9) is won by internal lottery and RB wins. set if not During JAC is an example of a state in which the prize is executed, and is set when the winning RB wins a prize. During JAC, after completing 12 games from the time of transition to JAC, or by winning 8 times in some role during JAC, transition to BB general.

The third game state is a state for determining the effect to be performed during the game, and as an example, as shown in FIG.

The normal game state is a state in which no instruction function occurs, and is set, for example, after changing the set value, after clearing the RAM, after the end of the AT, and until the AT lottery is won. The slot machine 1 has, as general gaming states, a normal state and a high probability state (so-called chance zone) in which the probability of winning the AT lottery is higher than in the normal state. For example, the AT lottery is performed according to the winning combination won by the internal lottery when the first game state is RT0 and the game section is the advantageous section. The transition from the normal state to the high probability state is performed, for example, when the internal lottery is performed when the first game state is RT0 and the game section is the advantageous section, and as a result, the AT lottery is not won. It is done by winning a high-probability state transition lottery.

The applied state is a state in which parameters are likely to be applied by the parameter management unit 132, which will be described later, and includes, as an example, a first CZ that is an example of a first applied state and a second CZ that is an example of a second applied state. In the granted state, the granted parameters are accumulated until the termination condition is satisfied, and when the termination condition is satisfied, the transition process to AT is performed based on the accumulated parameters. The remaining parameters that have not been used in the transition process may be configured to be carried over after AT, or may be configured to be reset.

The first CZ has a game set composed of at least one game (for example, one game) or more, and the second game set by winning the continuous lottery performed at a predetermined timing in the first game set Constructed to be granted and continued. For example, in the first CZ, various patterns of quests (mini games) to which parameters are given when cleared are repeatedly executed as effects. If the quest is cleared, the first CZ continues, the parameters are increased (accumulated) accordingly, and, for example, 10 parameters are given when one quest is successful. The first CZ ends when the quest fails. The length of one game set can be set arbitrarily. The first gaming set and the second gaming set may be of the same length or may be of different lengths. In addition, a game set may be provided each time a continuous lottery is won, or a continuous lottery may be continuously performed in advance until a non-win is made, and the game set for the winning of the continuous lottery may be provided at once. good.

The second CZ is a high-order CZ with a higher degree of expectation for parameters to be given than the first given state, and is configured to end when a predetermined number of games are played. As an example, the 2nd CZ is given according to the number of times the game set is continued in the 1st CZ, or is given when winning some lottery (for example, the 2nd CZ giving lottery based on internal lottery). In the second CZ, parameters are given in a different mechanism than in the first CZ. For example, a parameter is given depending on which reel 41, 42, 43 rotates when a predetermined button such as the bet switch 32 is pressed. For example, each of the spinning reels 41, 42, 43 corresponds to a different digit. When the left spinning reel 41 spins, 10,000 parameter points are given, and when the middle spinning reel 42 spins, the parameter gets 1,000 points. When the right spinning reel 43 is given and the right spinning reel 43 spins, the parameter is given 100 points. The CZ ends when none of the reels 41, 42, 43 spins despite pressing a predetermined button.

The transition from the general game state to the granted state is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when the period in which the game can be played in the high probability state reaches a predetermined value (for example, the remaining high probability displayed on the liquid crystal display device 22). When the number of games exceeds 50. The determination of whether or not the number of high-probability games exceeds 50 can be made at any time.) This is done when you win a rare role with a winning probability of 1/8192, or when you win a lottery to transition to the granted state (when the granted state hits directly). Transition from the applied state to AT is performed when the applied parameter reaches a predetermined value (that is, parameter≧predetermined value). In this embodiment, the high-probability state is configured such that the degree of expectation for transition to the granted state is higher than that of a state in which the high-probability state such as the normal state is not granted. Transition from the grant state to the general game state is performed when a predetermined end condition is satisfied.

AT is an example of a special game state in which an instruction function occurs, and until the number of games that have elapsed since the third game state shifted to AT reaches a period in which AT can be played (that is, AT game period). set. In the AT, the pushing order of the pushing order with the payout of medals is notified, and the expected value of obtaining medals is higher than that in the normal game state (for example, normal state).

The AT and high-probability state are examples of special game states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and the AT lottery and the high-probability state transition lottery are examples of the special game state lottery. In addition, AT or extended lottery of high probability state may be included in the special game state lottery.

The game section is a state for determining whether or not the processing related to the instruction function is to be performed, and as an example, as shown in FIG. 8, it is composed of an advantageous section and a normal section.

The advantageous section is a section in which processing related to the instruction function and lottery can be executed, and the advantageous section ends after the game section wins the section transition lottery based on the results of the internal lottery performed in the normal section. It is set until the condition is met. The advantageous section includes an advantageous section in which the third game state progresses in the normal game state and an advantageous section in which the third game state progresses in the special game state (that is, AT).

The normal section is a section in which processing related to the instruction function and drawing cannot be executed, and is set when an advantageous section is not set as a game section. In the normal section, the third game state progresses in the general game state.

Note that the instruction function is a function that teaches the player the operation procedure (for example, the order of pushing the winning combination) or the operation method that affects the ball output. The function of instructing the pushing order of the pushing order that can be won by operating in the operation procedure of , or the position of the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 when the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated in advance It is a function to indicate the operation position of a winable combination when it is a predetermined operation position. That is, AT is set as the third game state only when the game section is the advantageous section.

Next, the control device 100 is described. The control device 100 is composed of a main control section 110 and a sub-control section 120, as shown in FIG.

Each of the main control unit 110 and the sub-control unit 120 includes a CPU that performs calculations and the like, and a storage device (for example, ROM and RAM) that stores programs or data necessary for the progress of a game. The main control unit 110 includes an internal lottery unit 111, a rotating reel control unit 112, a game result determination unit 113, a section control unit 114, a game state control unit 115, a measurement unit 116, and a set value control unit 117. , a benefit imparting unit 131 and a parameter managing unit 132, and perform control for progressing the game. The sub control unit 120 has an effect control unit 121 and performs control for performing various effects and the like.

Each unit of the main control unit 110 and the sub-control unit 120 described below is a function realized by the CPU executing a predetermined program.

The internal lottery section 111 has a plurality of internal lottery tables, and conducts an internal lottery upon reception of the operation of the start switch 33 . Specifically, the internal lottery section 111 determines the first game state (in other words, RT state) when the operation of the start switch 33 is accepted, and selects an internal lottery table based on the determined RT state. Then, the internal lottery section 111 conducts an internal lottery based on the selected internal lottery table and the random number obtained when the operation of the start switch 33 is accepted.

For example, the winning combination is determined based on the internal lottery table shown in FIG. This internal lottery table is provided for each RT state, and has information on winning areas that may be won by the internal lottery. At least one winning combination associated with a combination of symbols is set in the winning area.

In FIG. 9, for each of the RT state and the second game state, the winning areas with the possibility of winning are indicated by "O", and the winning areas with no possibility of winning are indicated by "X". That is, each internal lottery table is provided with a plurality of areas (numerical area) in which wins corresponding to random numbers obtained when the start switch 33 is operated are stored. are associated with the winning areas indicated by "O" in FIG.

The slot machine 1 has an operation mode combination in which the number of medals to be paid out changes based on the operation mode as a combination for winning the internal lottery. In this embodiment, the operation modes include a first operation mode in which the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated in a predetermined operation order, and an operation mode in which the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated in an operation order different from the first operation mode. and a second mode of operation. The operation mode combination is configured such that the number of medals to be paid out according to the second operation mode is smaller than the number of medals to be paid out based on the first operation mode.

As an example, the operation mode combination includes a first combination and a second combination that is won at the same time as the first combination and that pays out less game media than the first combination. The first prize is won by operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 in the first operation mode, and the second prize is won by operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 in the second operation mode different from the first operation mode. Earn prizes by operating.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the slot machine 1 has "left bell", "middle/left/right bell", "middle/right/left bell", "right/right bell" as an example of the first combination. It has respective pressing order roles of "left/middle bell" and "right/middle/left bell", and examples of the second role include "left one role", "middle/left/right one role", and "middle role".・There are pushing orders of "Right/Left 1-card", "Right/Left/Center 1-card" and "Right/Center/Left 1-card". When each pressing order "Bell" is hit, at the same time, the pressing order "1 piece role" different from each pressing order "Bell" is hit. In other words, when the stop switches 34, 35 and 36 are operated in the first operation mode according to the push order set for each push order "Bell", eight medals are paid out "Bell". wins. On the other hand, when the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated in an order different from the order of operation set for each pressing order, in other words, in the second operation mode, one medal is paid out. role" will be awarded.

For each pushing order combination shown in FIG. 9, the set pushing order is described immediately before "Bell" or "One-piece combination". For example, in the case of "left bell", the order of the left stop switch 34, the middle stop switch 35 and the right stop switch 36, or the order of the left stop switch 34, the right stop switch 36 and the middle stop switch 35 By operating it, "Bell" wins a prize. Further, for example, in the case of the "middle/right/left single hand", the "single hand" is won by operating the middle stop switch 35, the right stop switch 36 and the left stop switch 34 in this order.

The operation mode is not limited to the pressing order of the stop switches 34, 35, and 36, and may be the operating timing of the stop switches 34, 35, and 36. may be a combination of

The reel control unit 112 controls the stepping motors 61, 62, 63 of the reel unit 40 in accordance with reception of the operation of the start switch 33 or the stop switches 34, 35, 36, and Starts or stops the rotation of 43 (that is, controls the rotation of reels 41, 42, 43).

For example, when the start switch 33 is operated while all the reels 41, 42 and 43 are stopped, the reel control section 112 rotates all the reels 41, 42 and 43. When any one of the reels 41, 42, 43 is rotating and the stop switches 34, 35, 36 corresponding to the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 are operated, the reel control unit 112 , the reels 41, 42, 43 corresponding to the operated stop switches 34, 35, 36 are stopped.

When stopping the reels 41, 42, 43, the reel control unit 112 determines the combination won by the internal lottery and the timing at which each stop switch 34, 35, 36 is operated (that is, each stop switch 34, 35 , 36 are received, the position of the corresponding reels 41, 42, and 43), pull-in control or kick-off control is performed. The pull-in control is a control to stop the rotation of each of the rotary reels 41, 42, 43 so as to pull the symbol corresponding to the winning combination onto the pay line 70. FIG. Kicking control is control to stop the rotation of the rotary reels 41 , 42 , 43 so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination are not aligned on the pay line 70 .

The game result determination unit 113 determines the game result based on the result of the internal lottery and the result of the stop control of the rotating reels 41 , 42 and 43 . The result of the game includes, for example, determination of whether or not the winning combination is won based on the symbols arranged on the pay line.

In addition, the game result determination unit 113 controls the hopper unit 50 and pays out medals based on the determined game result or reception of the operation of the settlement switch. The medals paid out based on the result of the game (that is, the medals obtained by winning a role or winning a prize) are first accumulated as credits. As a result of accumulating medals, when the upper limit of credits (for example, 50) is exceeded, the medals exceeding the upper limit are paid out from the hopper unit 50 . Also, when there are one or more stored medals (that is, when the credit is one or more) and the payment switch is operated, the stored medals are paid out from the hopper unit 50 .

Further, for example, when the third gaming state has shifted to AT, the game result determination unit 113 outputs a signal indicating that the third gaming state has shifted to AT to the hall computer to notify the manager.

The zone control unit 114 sets a game zone from among a plurality of game zones (normal zones and advantageous zones in this embodiment).

Specifically, when the game section is a normal section, the section control unit 114 performs section transition lottery, which is a lottery to determine whether the game section is set as a normal section or set as an advantageous section, A game section is set as an advantageous section when the section transition lottery is won. Whether the section transition lottery is successful or not is determined, for example, by whether or not the player wins the internal lottery for the winning combination for which the section transition lottery is performed (that is, the lottery target combination).

Note that the interval transition lottery may or may not have different winning probabilities depending on the set value of the slot machine 1 . When providing a difference in the winning probability of the section transition lottery, for example, it may be realized by providing a set difference in the winning probability in the internal lottery of the lottery target role, or it is performed when the lottery target role is won by the internal lottery. It may be realized by providing a set difference in the winning probability of the lottery.

In addition, when the game section is the advantageous section, the section control unit 114 determines whether the game section remains the advantageous section or is set as the normal section. In this embodiment, the section control unit 114 determines whether or not the third game state has shifted from AT to the general game state, and when it is determined that the state has shifted to the general game state, the game section is changed from the advantageous section. Set to normal section.

Furthermore, the interval control unit 114 determines that the number of games played after the game interval measured by the measuring unit 116 was set as the advantageous interval (that is, the number of games completed in the advantageous interval) reaches a predetermined value (eg, 1500 games). or when the difference number of medals after the game section is set to the advantageous section reaches a predetermined value (for example, 2400), the game section is shifted from the advantageous section to the normal section.

In addition, when the game section shifts to the advantageous section, the section control unit 114 operates the instruction function during the advantageous section, ), only when the average ball payout ratio exceeds 100% when the game is played so as to win the maximum number of small wins paid out, except for show that there is

The game state control section 115 has a special game state lottery section 1151, and controls transitions among the first game state, the second game state and the third game state.

For example, the gaming state control unit 115 sets one RT state in which internal lottery is performed from among a plurality of RT states (R0 and RT1 in this embodiment). Specifically, as described above, the gaming state control unit 115 sets the first gaming state to RT0 when the second gaming state shifts to the special combination non-carried over state, and the second gaming state changes to the special combination execution state. , the first game state is set to RT1. Also, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the third game state is shifted from the general game state to the grant state.

The special game state lottery unit 1151, when preset lottery conditions (hereinafter simply referred to as lottery conditions) are satisfied, determines whether the game state is shifted to a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. A special game state lottery of whether or not is performed.

As described above, the special game state lottery includes the AT lottery, the high-probability state transition lottery, and the AT or high-probability state extension lottery. The lottery conditions are set in advance according to the special game state to be shifted. For example, an AT lottery is performed when a predetermined winning combination (for example, a so-called rare winning combination of cherry, watermelon, etc.) is won by an internal lottery. Further, for example, the high-probability state transition lottery is performed when the first game state is RT0 and the game section is an advantageous section, and a rare combination is won by the internal lottery, but the AT lottery is not won.

The measurement unit 116, for example, based on the game result determined by the game result determination unit 113, the number of games that have elapsed since the game interval was set to the advantageous interval (that is, the number of games completed in the advantageous interval), and The difference number of medals after the game section is set to the advantageous section is measured. Also, for example, the measurement unit 116 measures the time that has elapsed from a set starting point after all the reels 41, 42, and 43 have been rotating normally.

The setting value control unit 117 selects one setting value from among a plurality of setting values (six in this embodiment) that differ in the degree of advantage (for example, machine discount) to the game by the administrator operating the setting unit 45. set. The difference in the degree of advantage is realized, for example, by providing a difference in the probability of winning an internal lottery for a predetermined combination. In addition, the set value control unit 117 sets the rate of transition to the advantageous section, the degree of advantage related to ball output, such as AT lottery and AT additional lottery.

An example of how to set the setting value is shown below. This method is performed in the order of (1) to (7).
(1) Open the front door 20 .
(2) Turn off the main power of the slot machine 1; By turning off the main power supply of the slot machine 1b, all rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are stopped, but winning determination is not performed by stopping the reels 41, 42, and 43.
(3) Insert a setting change key in a predetermined position of the setting section 45 to change the setting change mode from off to on.
(4) Turn on the main power of the slot machine 1;
(5) The current set value is displayed, for example, on the accumulated medal display section of the operation section 30 . By operating a predetermined button, the set value displayed on the reserved medal display portion is adjusted to a desired set value.
(6) Operate the start switch 33; By operating the start switch 33, the set value of the slot machine 1 is changed to the set value displayed on the stored medal display section.
(7) Change the setting change mode from ON to OFF and extract the setting change key.

The benefit imparting unit 131 imparts a high probability state based on the game in the second operation mode when the operation mode combination is won. For example, when the game section is the advantageous section and the third game state is the normal game state, the benefit granting unit 131 wins the second winning combination (for example, "one winning combination") by the second operation mode, A high probability state is given via the game state control unit 115 . As an example, the benefit granting unit 131 grants a period (that is, the number of high-probability games) in which a game can be played in the high-probability state when granting the high-probability state. The number of high-probability games to be awarded can be determined by referring to different lottery tables when transitioning from the normal state to the high-probability state and when adding to the high-probability state. The initial value of the number of high-probability games to be awarded is determined according to the current set value, for example, when an advantageous section is set. The number of high-probability games is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 22 at a predetermined timing, for example.

When the parameter accumulated by the parameter management unit 132 reaches a predetermined value, the benefit granting unit 131 can shift the third game state to a special game state (AT in this embodiment), in other words, a special game It is configured to be able to grant a transition to a state. In this embodiment, for example, if the transition lottery is won when the accumulated parameter reaches a predetermined value, or if the transition lottery is not won a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) in succession. , the game state is shifted to AT via the game state control unit 115 .

The benefit giving section 131 has a condition changing section 1311 and a transfer lottery section 1312 .

The condition changing unit 1311 changes the number of times of consecutive illegal selections of transition lottery necessary for shifting the game state to AT when a predetermined change condition is satisfied. The change condition is satisfied, for example, when shifting to AT, when shifting to an advantageous section, when changing the set value, and when the game state is initialized (for example, RAM clear).

The transition lottery unit 1312 performs a transition lottery when the accumulated parameters reach a predetermined value. Further, when the parameters for performing the transition lottery multiple times are accumulated, the transition lottery unit 1312 performs the transition lottery a plurality of times, and individually performs the transition lottery as a benefit based on the plurality of times of the transition lottery. It is configured to be able to grant a benefit that is more advantageous than the case. For example, assuming that the winning probability is 10% when the transition lottery is performed individually, when the transition lottery is performed twice, each transition lottery is performed with a winning probability of 15% as a benefit, and the transition lottery is performed 3 times. When done collectively, each transfer lottery is performed with a winning probability of 20% as a benefit.

The benefit imparting unit 131 is configured to be capable of imparting a benefit other than transition to the high probability state based on the game in the second operation mode when the operation mode combination is won when the game state is other than the normal game state. there is For example, when the gaming state is AT, extension of the AT gaming period is given as a benefit by lottery.

The parameter management unit 132 assigns parameters when an assignment condition is satisfied, and accumulates the assigned parameters. The amount of parameters given may be constant or may be indefinite. For example, by lottery, even if the granting condition is satisfied, the parameter may not be granted, or the amount of the parameter may be granted at once so that the transfer lottery can be performed multiple times. Also, for example, if the setting value is any one of 4 to 6, a larger number of parameters may be more likely to be given than setting values 1 to 3. Setting suggestions may be made based on the amount of parameter assignment. For example, if the parameter is awarded 246 points, an even setting may be suggested, and if the parameter is awarded 777 points, a setting of 6 may be indicated. The granting condition is satisfied, for example, when winning a lottery performed every game in the normal game state or the granting state. The initial value of the parameter is determined according to the current set value, for example, when the game section is set to the advantageous section.

The effect control unit 121 determines the effect for each game based on the game state in which the internal lottery is performed and the result of the internal lottery, and determines the effect through the liquid crystal display device 22, the illumination device 23, and the speaker 24. to output the determined effect.

Next, referring to FIG. 10, the AT transition processing of the slot machine 1 will be described. As an example, the processing described below is performed by the CPU executing a predetermined program.

As shown in FIG. 10, the benefit granting unit 131 determines whether or not an operation mode combination is won by internal lottery (step S1). When it is determined that the operation mode combination has been won, the benefit imparting unit 131 imparts a high probability state when the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated in the second operation mode (step S2). When the third game state is the normal state, the third game state shifts to the high probability state and the number of high probability games is awarded. In this case, an additional lottery may be conducted for the number of high-probability games to be added separately from the number of high-probability games to be given at the time of transition to the high-probability state. Further, when the third gaming state is a high probability state, an additional high probability game is awarded. If it is determined that the operation mode combination has not been won, the process proceeds to step S3.

When the high-probability state is granted, the benefit granting unit 131 determines whether or not the parameters accumulated by the parameter managing unit 132 have reached a predetermined value, for example, at arbitrary timing (step S3). If it is determined that the accumulated parameters have not reached the predetermined value, the process returns to step S1, and it is determined whether or not the operation mode combination has been won by internal lottery. After it is determined that the parameters accumulated in step S3 have not reached the predetermined value, determination of transition to the provision state is performed.

When it is determined that the accumulated parameter has reached the predetermined value, the benefit granting unit 131 determines whether the transition lottery was not won consecutively a predetermined number of times or whether the transition lottery was won (step S4 ). As an example, when the transition lottery is not won, the benefit granting unit 131 counts how many times the transition lottery was not won in succession.

When it is determined that the transition lottery has not been won continuously for a predetermined number of times or the transition lottery has been won, the benefit granting unit 131 shifts the third game state to AT via the game state control unit 115. (Step S5), the game state transition processing is terminated. For example, when the transition lottery is not won, the benefit granting unit 131, when the next transition lottery is performed after the measured number of times of continuous invalidation of the transition lottery reaches a predetermined number of times, the game state control unit 115 to shift the third game state to AT.

When the transition lottery is not won continuously for a predetermined number of times, or when it is determined that the transition lottery is not won, the process returns to step S1, and it is determined whether or not the operation mode combination is won by the internal lottery.

In step S3, when it is determined that the accumulated parameter has not reached the predetermined value, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game state control unit 115 shifts the third game state to the grant state ( step S6). After that, the process returns to step S1, and it is determined whether or not the operation mode combination is won by the internal lottery.

According to the slot machine 1, the following effects can be exhibited.

The slot machine 1 is provided with a benefit imparting part 131 that imparts a high probability state based on the game in the second operation mode when the operation mode combination is won. With such a configuration, the slot machine 1 is capable of providing new playability because either payout of medals or transition to a high-probability state is provided as a benefit when winning the operation mode role. can be realized.

A liquid crystal display device 22 is provided for displaying the high-probability number of games at a predetermined timing. With such a configuration, it is possible to clarify a state in which the expected value of transition to AT is high, so that the slot machine 1 capable of providing new game features can be realized more reliably.

It further includes a parameter management unit 132 that imparts parameters when an imparting condition is satisfied and accumulates the imparted parameters. The benefit giving section 131 is configured to be able to shift the third game state to AT when the accumulated parameters reach a predetermined value. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a complex game that requires an increase in both the number of highly-probable games and parameters, so that the slot machine 1 capable of providing new game is more reliably realized.

The high-probability state is configured such that the degree of expectation for transition to the provision state in which parameters are likely to be provided is higher than the state in which the high-probability state is not provided. With such a configuration, the relationship between the number of high-probability games, parameters and AT becomes clearer, and complex game play can be provided. realizable.

The provision state is configured to be transitionable when the period in which the game can be played in the high-probability state reaches a predetermined value. With such a configuration, the slot machine 1 capable of providing new game features can be realized more reliably.

Applied states include a first applied state and a second applied state in which the degree of expectation of parameters to be applied is higher than that of the first applied state. The first provision state has a game set composed of at least one game or more, and the second game set is provided and continued by winning the continuation lottery executed at a predetermined timing in the first game set. is configured to A 2nd provision state is provided according to the continuation number of times of a game set. With such a configuration, attention can be drawn not only to the accumulation of parameters but also to the continuation of the high-probability state, so that the slot machine 1 capable of providing new game features can be realized more reliably.

The benefit granting unit 131 wins a transition lottery that is performed when the accumulated parameter reaches a predetermined value, or if the transition lottery is not won a predetermined number of times in succession, the transition to AT is performed. Give. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of shifting to AT sooner or later without winning the shift lottery, so that the slot machine 1 capable of providing new game features can be realized more reliably.

The benefit giving section 131 has a condition changing section 1311 that changes the predetermined number of times when a predetermined changing condition is satisfied. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the so-called enjoyment of not knowing when the player will reach the ceiling, so that the slot machine 1 capable of providing new game features can be realized more reliably.

When the benefit granting unit 131 accumulates parameters for performing the transfer lottery multiple times, the transfer lottery is performed multiple times, and the benefit based on the transfer lottery is performed a plurality of times and the transfer lottery is individually performed. It has a transition lottery section 1312 that can award more favorable benefits. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the player with the objective of accumulating parameters that allow the transfer lottery to be performed multiple times, so that the slot machine 1 capable of providing new game features can be realized more reliably.

The benefit granting unit 131 determines an initial value of a period in which a game can be played in a high-probability state according to the set value. The benefit granting unit 131 determines an initial value of the number of games that can be played in a high probability state when an advantageous interval is set. With such a configuration, the slot machine 1 capable of providing new game features can be realized more reliably.

The parameter management unit 132 determines initial values of parameters according to the set values. The parameter management unit 132 determines the initial values of the parameters when the game section is set as the advantageous section. With such a configuration, the slot machine 1 capable of providing new game features can be realized more reliably.

The benefit imparting unit 131 is configured to be capable of imparting a benefit other than transition to the high probability state based on the game in the second operation mode when the operation mode combination is won when the game state is other than the normal game state. there is With such a configuration, the slot machine 1 capable of providing new game features can be realized more reliably.

Whether the power of the slot machine is simply turned off or the set value is changed when the amusement arcade closes is an important matter for the player. If the slot machine is configured such that the parameters and/or the number of probable games remain intact when the power is turned off, but the parameters and/or the number of probable games are cleared when the set value is changed, the set value It becomes easy to understand whether or not there is a change in In the slot machine 1, the liquid crystal display device 22 erases at least one of the display of the number of uncompleted AT games and the display of the accumulated parameters as the power is turned on and off, When set, the initial value of the parameter is determined in addition to the number of games that can be played in the high probability state. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to know whether or not the set value has been changed.

The slot machine 1 can also be configured as follows.

The display unit for displaying information about the period in which the game can be played in the high probability state, the parameter management unit 132, the condition change unit 1311, the transition lottery unit 1312, and the interval control unit 114 can be omitted.

The information regarding the period during which a game can be played in the high probability state is not limited to the number of remaining high probability games, and may be other information. Also, in addition to the number of remaining high-probability games, other information may also be displayed on the display unit.

The high-probability state is not limited to the case where the player wins the operation mode combination based on the game in the second operation mode, but also the case where the player wins the combination other than the operation mode combination. good. In this case, the number of high-probability games to be given is determined, for example, based on a lottery table corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery. If the player wins a so-called rare combination whose winning probability is lower than that of replay and bell, it may be configured such that the granted state is awarded instead of the number of high-probability games.

A suggestion unit (not shown) may be provided in the effect control unit 121 for suggesting to the player the first operation mode and the second operation mode for the winning operation mode combination when the operation mode combination is won by the internal lottery. . For example, it is assumed that the player wins the first combination of "middle/left/right bell" and the second combination of "left one piece". In this case, the suggesting section suggests or notifies the player of the pressing order of the "middle/left/right bell" and/or the "left single hand" via the liquid crystal display device 22 or the like. With such a configuration, the player can select the operation mode of the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 when winning the operation mode combination. As a result, it is possible to realize the slot machine 1 capable of providing new playability.

The special game state includes, for example, the following aspects.
- AT or ART that continues until a predetermined number of games are played, a predetermined payout difference is obtained, or a predetermined number of times of navigation is completed.
• AT or ART with additional sets or set retention rate.
・A pseudo-bonus in which the expected value of the number of sets or the addition of the number of sets is different from that of AT or ART.
・After the AT, ART, or pseudo-bonus is over, the AT, ART will temporarily stop appearing while pretending to shift to a normal game state (in other words, while pretending to be hiding). Or a mode in which the pseudo bonus is revived.
・Other gaming states with high expectations for increased medals.

For example, if the slot machine 1 has a plurality of ATs with different expected medal acquisition values, the benefit of collectively performing the transition lottery multiple times is that the expected medal acquisition value is higher than when the transition lottery is performed individually. A transition to an AT may be made.

When the transfer lottery is performed a plurality of times, the extension of the AT game period or the provision of a special zone that facilitates the extension of the AT game period may be given.

A super-high probability state having a higher degree of advantage than the high-probability state may be provided. For example, the super-high probability state can be configured to shift when the number of uncompleted high-probability games reaches a predetermined number of games. The super high probability state is, for example, configured to be able to easily transition to the grant state or to the second CZ more easily than the high probability state.

The number of high-probability games in the high-probability state given at one time based on the game in the second operation mode should be one or more. The number of high-probability games in a high-probability state to be awarded may have a tendency corresponding to a set value. For example, if the setting is high or a specific setting, a large number of high-probability games is likely to be awarded, and if the setting is low, a small number of high-probability games is likely to be awarded. Setting suggestions may be made based on the awarded amount of the high-probability number of games. For example, when the number of high-probability games is 7 games, the setting may be indicated as 6, and when the number of high-probability games is 2 games, the setting may be indicated as an even number. . It may be configured such that the possibility of a high setting increases when a high-probability number of games is given in a specific combination (eg, watermelon).

When the slot machine 1 has a pseudo-bonus, it may be configured such that a highly-probable number of games is awarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the pseudo-bonus.

The first winning combination is not limited to being won simultaneously with one second winning combination, but can be configured to win a plurality of second winning combinations at the same time.

As the second winning combination, a "zero winning combination" in which no medals are paid out may be provided. The "zero winning combination" may include a so-called loss, in which the established winning combination does not win any prizes.

The game result obtained by operating the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 in the second operation mode is not limited to winning the second winning combination in the second operation mode. For example, the second combination is a combination that can be won when the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated at specific timing in addition to operating the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 in a specific order. Suppose In this case, the game result of operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 in the second operation mode may be that the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated in a specific order of depression.

The conditions for forcibly setting the advantageous interval to the normal interval by the interval control unit 114 are not limited to reaching 1,500 games in the advantageous interval and reaching 2,400 difference sheets in the advantageous interval. The advantageous section may be forcibly set to the normal section under conditions different from these conditions, or the condition for forcibly setting the advantageous section to the normal section may not be provided. For example, when the number of games played in the advantageous section reaches 1500, the advantageous section is forcibly set to the normal section. It may be configured so that it is not specifically set. Also, for example, except when the advantageous interval is forcibly set to the normal interval, once the game interval is set to the advantageous interval, a so-called bonus (for example, a kind of BB) is won once, or Alternatively, the advantageous section may not be set as the normal section until the pushing order of the pushing order that maximizes the payout of medals (for example, pushing order bell) is notified once.

When the setting value of the slot machine 1 is changed, the game section may be set to take over the state immediately before the setting value of the slot machine 1 is changed, or may be set to a preset initial state. (ie, initialized).

In the above-described embodiment, the instruction function is activated during the advantageous section, and the average ball output rate is obtained when the game is advanced so that the maximum number of payouts of small winning combinations is won, excluding the accessory and the accessory continuous actuating device. is more than 100%. For example, when the game section shifts to the advantageous section, the display unit may always display that the game is in the advantageous section.

In the above-described embodiment, when the game section shifts to the advantageous section, the section control section 114 is configured to display that the game section is the advantageous section via the display section provided in the operation section 30. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the liquid crystal display device 22 may be configured to serve also as a display section, or the display section may be omitted so as not to display that the game section is an advantageous section. After the advantageous section is displayed on the display section, the advantageous section may continue to be displayed until the advantageous section ends, or the advantageous section may not continue to be displayed.

The control device 100 is a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) that is exclusively designed to implement a predetermined function only with hardware instead of a CPU that executes a predetermined function in cooperation with software, or , an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

The main controller 110 and the sub-controller 120 may be provided on different substrates, or may be provided on the same substrate. That is, the main control unit 110 and the sub-control unit 120 may each include a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., or may share the CPU, ROM, RAM, etc.

The order of pushing is not limited to winning by operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 in a predetermined order of pushing. The order of pushing may be achieved, for example, by operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 at a predetermined position, or by pressing the stop switches 34, 35, 36 in a predetermined order in addition to the predetermined position. You may make it win a prize by operating .

The internal draw table is not limited to the information shown in FIG. 9 and may contain any other information, depending on the design of the slot machine.

At least one effective line may be set, and two or more lines may be set.

If possible, the configuration of the main controller 110 may be provided in the sub-controller 120 , or the configuration of the sub-controller 120 may be provided in the main controller 110 .

By appropriately combining any of the various embodiments or modifications described above, the respective effects can be obtained. In addition, combinations of embodiments, combinations of examples, or combinations of embodiments and examples are possible, as well as combinations of features in different embodiments or examples.

1 slot machine 10 housing 20 front door 22 liquid crystal display device 33 start switches 34, 35, 36 stop switches 41, 42, 43 rotating reel 100 control device 131 benefit imparting unit 132 parameter management unit

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a plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of patterns are arranged;
a start switch and a plurality of stop switches each operable by a player;
an internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery in accordance with the operation of the start switch performed while all the rotating reels are stopped;
When the start switch is operated with all the rotating reels stopped, the rotating reels are rotated, and when the stop switch is operated with the rotating reels rotating, the internal a rotating reel control unit that stops the rotating reel corresponding to the operated stop switch according to the winning combination by lottery and the timing at which the stop switch is operated;
The game state includes a normal game state and a special game state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state,
The general game state includes a normal state and a high-probability state in which the special game state is more likely to be given than the normal state,
The combination won by the internal lottery includes an operation mode combination in which the number of game media to be paid out changes based on the operation mode,
The operation mode includes a first operation mode and a second operation mode,
A gaming machine configured such that the number of game media to be paid out according to the second operation mode is smaller than the number of game media to be paid out based on the first operation mode, wherein
A gaming machine comprising a benefit imparting unit capable of imparting the high-probability state by winning the operation mode combination once played in the second operation mode . a plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of patterns are arranged;
a start switch and a plurality of stop switches each operable by a player;
an internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery in accordance with the operation of the start switch performed while all the rotating reels are stopped;
When the start switch is operated with all the rotating reels stopped, the rotating reels are rotated, and when the stop switch is operated with the rotating reels rotating, the internal a rotating reel control unit that stops the rotating reel corresponding to the operated stop switch according to the winning combination by lottery and the timing at which the stop switch is operated;
The game state includes a normal game state and a special game state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state,
The general game state includes a normal state and a high-probability state in which the special game state is more likely to be given than the normal state,
The combination won by the internal lottery includes an operation mode combination in which the number of game media to be paid out changes based on the operation mode,
The operation mode includes a first operation mode and a second operation mode,
A gaming machine configured such that the number of game media to be paid out according to the second operation mode is smaller than the number of game media to be paid out based on the first operation mode, wherein
When the operation mode combination is won, the high probability state not caused by the end of the special game state can be imparted based on the game in which the special game state does not end in the second operation mode. A gaming machine comprising a granting unit. The benefit granting unit grants a period during which a game can be played in the high probability state when granting the high probability state,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a display section for displaying information regarding said period at a predetermined timing. A parameter management unit that grants parameters when the granting condition is satisfied and accumulates the granted parameters,
The benefit giving unit is configured to be able to shift the game state to the special game state when the accumulated parameter reaches a predetermined value,
4. Any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the high-probability state is configured such that an expectation of transition to a given state in which the parameter is likely to be given is higher than a state in which the high-probability state is not given. one game machine. A normal section in which the game progresses in the normal gaming state, which is a section in which the process related to the instruction function and the lottery cannot be executed, and a section in which the process related to the instruction function and the lottery can be executed, the normal game state or the above a zone control unit for setting one game zone in which the internal lottery is performed from among a plurality of game zones including an advantageous zone in which the game progresses in a special game state;
5. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein said benefit providing unit determines an initial value of the number of games that can be played in said high probability state when said advantageous interval is set. a display unit that displays information about a period during which a game can be played in the high-probability state at a predetermined timing;
a parameter management unit that imparts a parameter when an imparting condition is satisfied and accumulates the imparted parameter;
A power supply that turns on and off the power,
The display unit erases at least one of the display of the information regarding the period or the display of the accumulated parameters as the power is turned on and off,
6. The gaming machine according to claim 5 , wherein said benefit providing unit determines an initial value of said parameter in addition to the number of games that can be played in said high probability state when said advantageous interval is set. A parameter management unit that grants parameters when the granting condition is satisfied and accumulates the granted parameters,
The parameter management unit determines an initial value of the parameter when the game section is set to the advantageous section,
The benefit giving unit wins a transition lottery that is performed when the accumulated parameter reaches a predetermined value, or if the transition lottery is not won a predetermined number of times in succession, the special game 7. A game machine according to claim 5 or 6 , which provides a transition to a state. The benefit giving unit provides a benefit other than transition to the high probability state based on the game in the second operation mode when the operation mode combination is won when the game state is other than the normal game state. 8. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , configured to enable. a plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of patterns are arranged;
a start switch and a plurality of stop switches each operable by a player;
an internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery in accordance with the operation of the start switch performed while all the rotating reels are stopped;
When the start switch is operated with all the rotating reels stopped, the rotating reels are rotated, and when the stop switch is operated with the rotating reels rotating, the internal a rotating reel control unit that stops the rotating reel corresponding to the operated stop switch according to the winning combination by lottery and the timing at which the stop switch is operated;
The game state includes a normal game state and a special game state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state,
The general game state includes a normal state and a high-probability state in which the special game state is more likely to be given than the normal state,
The combination won by the internal lottery includes an operation mode combination in which the number of game media to be paid out changes based on the operation mode,
The operation mode includes a first operation mode and a second operation mode,
A gaming machine configured such that the number of game media to be paid out according to the second operation mode is smaller than the number of game media to be paid out based on the first operation mode, wherein
a benefit imparting unit that imparts the high probability state based on the game in the second operation mode when the operation mode combination is won;
a parameter management unit that provides a parameter when a provision condition is satisfied and accumulates the parameter that has been provided;
The benefit giving unit is configured to be able to shift the game state to the special game state when the accumulated parameter reaches a predetermined value,
The high-probability state is configured to have a higher degree of expectation for transition to a given state in which the parameter is more likely to be given than a state in which the high-probability state is not given,
The game machine is configured to be able to shift to the grant state when a period during which a game can be played in the high probability state reaches a predetermined value. The imparted state includes a first imparted state and a second imparted state in which the degree of expectation of the parameter to be imparted is higher than that of the first imparted state,
The first provision state has a game set composed of at least one game, and the second game set is provided by winning a continuous lottery executed at a predetermined timing in the first game set. is configured to continue after
10. The gaming machine according to claim 9 , wherein said second grant state is granted according to the number of times said game set is continued. The benefit giving unit
Transition to the special game state is granted when the transition lottery is won when the accumulated parameters reach a predetermined value, or when the transition lottery is not won continuously for a predetermined number of times. 11. The game machine according to claim 9 or 10 , wherein The benefit giving unit
12. A gaming machine according to claim 11 , further comprising a condition changing unit for changing said predetermined number of times when a predetermined change condition is satisfied. The benefit giving unit
When the parameters for performing the transition lottery multiple times are accumulated, the transition lottery is performed a plurality of times, and the benefits based on the plurality of times the transition lottery are performed more than when the transition lottery is performed individually. 13. A gaming machine according to claim 11 or 12 , having a transfer lottery section capable of awarding even more advantageous benefits.

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