JP7340763B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to a gaming machine.

The gaming machine is configured to be able to switch between playing in a normal gaming state and playing in a special gaming state (AT, ART, etc.) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Naturally, it is preferable for the player that the special gaming state continues for a long time. Patent Document 1 describes that a special game state is extended or terminated depending on the value of a parameter that changes during a game. It is required to make the game more interesting to the players.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-22600

The present disclosure provides a gaming machine that can make the game feel interesting to the player.

A first aspect includes a gaming state control unit that sets a gaming state to either a normal gaming state or a special gaming state that is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, and the special gaming state. a parameter control unit that changes values of a plurality of types of parameters regarding a period of time; and a parameter control unit that allows a player to select at least one of the plurality of types of parameters after the plurality of types of parameters are notified in a manner that the player can recognize. and a period processing unit configured to be able to execute processing related to the period of the special gaming state based on the selected at least one parameter.

Further, in the first aspect, the plurality of types of parameters are associated with one option, the player can select one option from the plurality of options, and the period processing unit is configured to It is preferable to be configured to be able to execute processing related to the period of the special gaming state based on a plurality of types of parameters corresponding to one option.

Further, in the first aspect, the plurality of types of parameters include a first type parameter related to the extension probability of the special gaming state, and the period processing unit is configured to control the period processing unit to determine whether the plurality of types of parameters are selected by the player during the special gaming state. It is preferable to be configured to be able to execute a process of determining whether or not to extend the special gaming state based on the first type parameter.

Further, in the first aspect, the plurality of types of parameters include a second type parameter related to a benefit to be given when it is decided to extend the special gaming state, and the period processing unit It is preferable that when it is decided to extend the special gaming state in , the benefit can be granted based on the second type parameter selected by the player.

Further, in the first aspect, it is preferable that the parameter control unit resets all values of the plurality of types of parameters upon completion of the special gaming state.

Furthermore, in the first aspect, it is preferable that the parameter control unit decreases the value of the selected at least one parameter when it is determined to extend the special gaming state.

Further, in the first aspect, the period of the special gaming state is determined in units of sets made up of parameters related to a predetermined gaming period, and during the special gaming state, when the set units elapse, It is preferable that the player be allowed to select at least one of the types of parameters.

Further, in the first aspect, during the special game state, a selection right lottery can be executed to determine whether or not to allow the player to select the parameter, and as a result of the selection right lottery, the parameter can be selected by the player. It is preferable that when it is determined that the player be allowed to select at least one of the plurality of types of parameters, the player is allowed to select at least one of the plurality of types of parameters.

Further, in the first aspect, a plurality of rotating reels each displaying a plurality of symbols are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels, and the rotating reel is rotated based on a player's operation. A plurality of stop switches are provided, and at least one parameter is preferably selectable from the plurality of types of parameters according to the order in which the plurality of stop switches are pressed.

Further, in the first aspect, the winning combination includes an internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery and establishes one winning combination flag from among the plurality of winning combination flags as a winning combination flag, and at least one of the plurality of types of parameters is set. It is preferable that the timing at which the selection becomes possible is a state in which a winning combination that can be won regardless of the order in which the plurality of stop switches are pressed is won by the internal lottery.

Further, in the first aspect, a plurality of rotating reels each displaying a plurality of symbols are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels, and the rotating reel is rotated based on a player's operation. a plurality of stop switches for stopping the reel, and is configured to be able to select at least one of the plurality of types of parameters according to the stop position of at least one of the plurality of rotary reels. is preferred.

Further, in the first aspect, a plurality of rotating reels each displaying a plurality of symbols are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels, and the rotating reel is rotated based on a player's operation. a plurality of stop switches that stop the winning combination; and an internal lottery section that performs an internal lottery to establish one winning combination flag from among the flags of a plurality of winning combinations as a winning combination flag; It is preferable that the value of at least one of the plurality of types of parameters can be changed in response to a winning.

Further, in the first aspect, a plurality of rotating reels each displaying a plurality of symbols are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels, and the rotating reel is rotated based on a player's operation. a plurality of stop switches for stopping the winning combination; and an internal lottery section for performing an internal lottery and establishing one winning combination flag from among the flags for a plurality of winning combinations as a flag for a winning combination; It is possible to execute a process of determining whether to change a parameter based on the winning of the item, and when it is determined to change the parameter by the process of determining whether to change the parameter, the process of determining whether to change the parameter is possible. Preferably, the value of at least one of the parameters changes.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make the game feel interesting to the player.

It is a front view of a slot machine. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a slot machine. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the arrangement|sequence of the symbol of a rotating reel. It is a diagram explaining state transition in the first gaming state. It is a diagram explaining state transition in the second gaming state. It is a diagram explaining the state transition of the game section. It is a diagram for explaining possible winning combinations for each push order in the internal lottery table. It is an explanatory diagram regarding a special game of the present disclosure. It is a flowchart showing a part of processing of the special game state in this 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. A front door 100 is provided at the front of the housing 10.

A transparent reel window 200 is provided in the center of the front door 100. From this reel window 200, the player can visually recognize a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface of each of a plurality of rotating reels 20, which will be described later.

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

The liquid crystal screen 3 displays various performance videos (performance screens) while the player is playing the game.

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

The illumination section is turned on or off in a predetermined pattern, for example, when a highly anticipated production screen is displayed or when a winning combination occurs.

An operating section 4 is provided below the reel window 200. The operation section 4 includes a plurality of stop switches 40, a medal insertion section 41 provided with an insertion slot, a bet switch 42, a lever 43, a medium display section 44, a payment 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.

Medals corresponding to game media are inserted into the slot of the medal insertion section 41. A medal sensor is provided near the slot. The medal sensor detects the insertion of medals into the slot and outputs a detection signal to the control unit 6.

The bet switch 42 is used when betting medals.

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

The medium display section 44 displays the number of medal credits, the number of medals paid out, the number of bets on medals, etc., and is composed of, for example, a plurality of seven segments. Further, the medium display section 44 displays that the game section is an advantageous section when the game section is an advantageous section and a specific condition is satisfied. Specifically, by lighting up some of the seven segments in the medium display section 44, it is announced that the game section is an advantageous section.

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

The performance button 46 is a button used by the player to set the volume, check game data, etc. when playing a game. Further, the performance button 46 may be pressed by the player during the game depending on the performance. When the performance button 46 is pressed during the game, a change occurs in the performance.

A sensor is provided near each switch of the operation section 4 to detect the player's operation and output an operation signal to the control section 6.

A medal payout opening 51 and a lower tray 52 for storing the medals dispensed from the payout opening 51 are provided below the operation unit 4 in the housing 10. Furthermore, 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 rotating reel unit 2, a control section 6, a RAM clear button 71, and a setting change button 72. The rotating reel unit 2, the control unit 6, the RAM clear button 71, and the setting change button 72 are arranged inside the housing 10, along with a power supply device (not shown) that turns 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. 1 and 2. The rotary reel unit 2 is arranged inside the housing 10 in correspondence with the position of the reel window 200. As shown in FIG. 3, each of the rotating reels 20 has a plurality of symbols arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the reel 20. The 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 rotating reel 20 corresponding to the operated stop switch 40 within 190 msec after the stop switch 40 is operated while the rotating reel 20 is rotating. The stepping motor 21 rotates once in 504 steps. As a result, the rotating reel 20 rotates at a speed of 80 revolutions/minute. That is, the number of steps to be advanced within 190 msec is 127 steps.

The rotation and stop of these rotating reels 20 and stepping motor 21 are controlled 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 that constitutes the control unit 6. The setting change button 72 is a button that is pressed by the store staff when setting any one of the plurality of setting values to the slot machine 1.

The set value is a value representing a payout rate indicating 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 set value affects the internal lottery. This is because the probability of winning various roles, such as replay and bell, differs depending on the set value. The set value is set by store staff before the store opens. In other words, it can be said that the set value defines the degree of advantage for the player, specifically, the benefit regarding the payout of balls to the player.

<Game flow by players>
The player presses the performance button 46 to adjust the volume output from the speaker 102 and the brightness of the liquid crystal screen 3, as necessary.

A player bets medals on the slot machine 1 by inserting medals into the slot of the medal inserting section 41 or by operating the bet switch 42, using accumulated (credited) medals. When a predetermined number of medals are bet on the slot machine 1, the active line L is activated. Thereafter, the lever 43 can be operated, that is, the game can be started.

In FIG. 1, a case is illustrated in which the effective line L is composed of three lines: a lower right line, an upper right line, and a middle line. The active line L is a virtual line for determining winning combinations. In this embodiment, when a 3-card bet (3-card bet) is made as a MAX BET, three lines L are activated.

Below, we will explain not only that the winning combinations that pay out medals, such as Bell and Watermelon, are aligned on the effective line L, but also that the symbols corresponding to specific roles such as special replays, chance wins, and bonuses are aligned on the effective line L. It is also expressed as ``winning''.

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

Specifically, when the lever 43 is operated (lever on) in a state where the game can be started, an internal lottery is performed to determine a winning flag, and each rotary reel 20 starts rotating. In this state, when any of the stop switches 40 is operated, the rotating reel 20 corresponding to the operated stop switch 40 is stopped. All the rotating reels 20 stop, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out in accordance with the combination (winning combination) of symbols aligned on the active line L (winning). With this, one game ends.

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 as the game progresses.

<About gaming 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 gaming states include a first gaming state and a second gaming state, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. Note that the first gaming state and the second gaming state are not exclusive gaming states, but are merely states classified for the purpose of distinction for the sake of explanation.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first gaming state includes a special role non-carryover state, a special role carryover state, and a special role implementation state. The special prize non-carryover state, the special prize carryover state, and the special prize implementation state are in a relationship that is exclusively established.

The special prize non-carryover state refers to a state in which the winnings of the special prizes (first-class BB and second-class BB) won through the internal lottery are not carried over. The special prize non-carryover state occurs when the RAM is initialized using the RAM clear button 71, or when the number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 180 medals) after transitioning to the special prize execution state. Set when a predetermined condition is met. When a special prize is won in the special prize carryover state (that is, when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the first gaming state is temporarily set to a special prize non-carryover state.

The special role carryover state refers to a state where a special role has been won through an internal lottery, but the winnings of the special role have been carried over. In other words, the special role carried over state is a state in which the flag for the special role was won by an internal lottery, but the symbols indicating the special role are not lined up on the active line L, and therefore the special role has not yet been won. say.

Here, type BB is an accessory continuous operating device related to a type of special accessory, and corresponds to a big bonus, etc. Type 2 BB is a special winning combination that has a possibility of winning when you bet 3 cards. The 2nd type BB is an accessory continuous operating device related to the 2nd type special bonus, and is a special prize that has a possibility of winning when, for example, 2 coins are placed. In the special winnings, if the winnings of any special winnings (for example, 1st type BB) are carried over, the drawing of other special winnings (for example, 2nd type BB) is not performed.

If a special role is won when the first gaming state is a special role non-carryover state, the first gaming state changes from a special role non-carryover state to a state where the winnings of the special role won are carried over (special role carryover state) ).

When the won special prize is won, the first gaming state shifts from the special prize carryover state to the special prize execution state through the special prize non-carryover state temporarily. When the first gaming state shifts to the special prize execution state due to winning of the first type BB or second type BB, the special prize execution state is maintained until the number of medals paid out by the first type BB or second type BB exceeds a predetermined number. .

More specifically, the special role implementation state includes a type BB implementation state, a second type BB implementation state, and an RB implementation state. If an RB is won by an internal lottery during the one-type BB execution state where the one-type BB is being executed, the special combination execution state shifts from the one-type BB execution state to the RB execution state. When 12 games are played or a specific combination wins eight times in the RB implementation state, the special combination implementation state shifts to a kind of BB implementation state.

The second gaming state is a state for determining the performance to be performed during the game, and as shown in FIG. 5, includes the general gaming state and the AT state. The normal gaming state and the AT state are in an exclusive relationship.

The normal gaming state is a state that is not a special gaming state such as an AT state or a special combination execution state, that is, a state in which no assist function occurs. For example, the second gaming state is set to the normal gaming state after the RAM is cleared or after the AT ends 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 (such as a rare winning combination) in the internal lottery.

The AT state means that an assist function (AT function) is in operation that notifies you via the LCD screen 3 and the speaker 102 of the correct pressing order (correct operating order) of the stop switch 40 for a winning combination other than the special winning combination won by the internal lottery. It is in a state of being. While the playing section is an advantageous section, if AT is won in the AT lottery, the number of games in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number of games (ceiling number of games), or the points accumulated during the gaming process are When it is decided to implement AT due to reaching the number (ceiling point), the second gaming state shifts from the general gaming state to the AT state. If the number of games played after the transition to the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number of games, or the difference in the number of medals paid out from the time of transition to the advantageous section (the cumulative value of the number of medals paid out minus the number inserted) is advantageous. When the predetermined number of coins in the section is reached (all conditions for forced termination of the advantageous section), the second gaming state shifts from the AT state to the normal gaming state. In addition, even if the conditions for forced termination of the advantageous section are not met, even if the gaming period at a predetermined AT has elapsed but it is not decided to extend the gaming period at the AT, the second gaming state will change from the AT state. Transition to normal gaming state. This ends the AT state. The AT state is one of the special gaming states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

<About the game section>
The above-mentioned game section is a section for determining whether or not processing related to the assist function is performed. Processing related to the assist function includes, in addition to the process of exerting the assist function (i.e., the process of assisting the push order), the process of determining whether or not to activate the assist function, such as CZ, which determines with high probability whether or not to perform AT. It includes the process of determining. As shown in FIG. 6, the game section includes 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.

The normal section is a section in which processing related to the assist function and AT lottery cannot be executed, but a section transfer 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 depending on the winning combination. Note that while the second gaming state is the normal gaming state, the gaming section can be a normal section.

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

<Configuration of control unit>
As shown in FIG. 2, the control section 6 mainly includes a main control section 61 and a sub-control section 63. The main control unit 61 performs controls for advancing the game, such as internal lottery and control of the rotating reels 20. The sub-control unit 63 performs control related to the performance based on the signal transmitted from the main control unit 61 and the fact that the performance button 46 is pressed.

The main control section 61 and the sub-control section 63 each include a CPU, RAM, and ROM. The ROM of each of the main control section 61 and the sub-control section 63 stores programs necessary for playing the game. The RAM of the main control unit 61 stores game data necessary for playing the game. In addition to the current number of games, the gaming data includes data indicating each gaming state and which state or section each gaming section is in. The RAM of the sub-control unit 63 stores various data related to production control.

By the CPU reading and executing the program in the ROM, the main control unit 61 controls the internal lottery unit 610, rotating reel control unit 611, game result determination unit 612, medium management unit 613, game progress control unit 614, and section control. It functions as a section 615 and a game state control section 616. The sub control section 63 functions as a production control section 630.

-Internal lottery part-
The internal lottery unit 610 performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the lever 43, and makes one of the flags of a plurality of winning combinations win 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 lots to be described later. Various types of drawings include, for example, a drawing that determines whether to move to an advantageous section, a drawing that determines whether to move to an AT state, a drawing that determines whether to continue an AT state, and the like. The internal lottery unit 610 generates an internal lottery result signal based on the internal lottery result. The internal lottery result signal is transmitted from the internal lottery section 610 to the rotating reel control section 611, the game progress control section 614, and the like.

The internal lottery table shows information on possible winning combinations in the internal lottery. The internal lottery unit 610 performs an internal lottery based on the internal lottery table in accordance with a combination of the RT state at the time of operating the lever 43, whether or not a specific combination (bonus) is in progress, and set values. In addition, in the information on the winning combinations shown in the internal lottery table, one or more combinations of symbols and winning combinations corresponding to the combinations are set in association with each other. The winning combination includes a winning combination in which a medal is paid out, as well as a winning combination in which a medal is paid out.

When a game is played in the AT state, the winning combination may be won by an internal lottery. If the push order winning combination is won and the stop switch 40 is pressed in accordance with the push order, the push order winning combination wins and a plurality of medals (e.g. 8 medals) corresponding to the winning combination are paid out. If the stop switch 40 is not pressed in the order in which it was pressed even though the combination in the pressing order has been won, the winning combination in the pressing order does not win, or another combination (such as a one-card combination) wins.

It should be noted that the push order winning combination is also won during the normal gaming state. If a push order combination is established during the normal gaming state, the correct push order is not notified, so the push order combination may be missed or only one coin may be paid out. During the AT state, the correct pressing order is notified, and a plurality of medals (for example, 8 medals) are paid out.

Next, an example of an internal lottery table will be explained. As shown in FIG. 7, the combination flags stored in the internal lottery table include push order flags that will win a prize when the stop switches 40 are operated in a predetermined order, and push order flags that can win a prize regardless of the order in which they are pressed. Contains an out-of-order flag. As shown in FIG. 7, a net loss is a state in which all the winning combinations are non-winning. A small winning combination is a combination of symbols that pays out a certain number of medals if it wins. Furthermore, a replay is a replay combination that is a combination of symbols that allows you to play the next game without purchasing additional medals if you win a prize.

In the example shown in FIG. 7, the push order combination flag is a flag for a combination related to "press order bells 1 to 6." As shown in FIG. 7, the information on the push order combination includes information on the set push order combination and information on the order in which the corresponding stop switches 40 are pressed.

In FIG. 7, the order in which the stop switches 40 are pressed in order to make it possible to win a winning combination is indicated by three letters at the top of the table. For example, "left center right" indicates that the stop switches 40 are operated in the order of left stop switch 40, middle stop switch 40, and right stop switch 40. The pressing order of the pressing combinations is assisted when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the gaming state becomes the AT state).

The winning flags "Press order bells 1 to 6" are the middle bell, which pays out a plurality of medals (e.g. 8 medals) depending on the correct press order of the stop switches 40 in one way, and the middle bell, which pays out a plurality of medals (for example, 8 medals) depending on the correct press order of the stop switches 40 in 5 ways. It consists of a bell falling and a medal being paid out. The number of coins to be paid out is an example and can be changed. In the case where the winning combination is won, if the pressing order is incorrect, in addition to losing the bell, there is also a possibility that, for example, 0 coins are paid out, resulting in a non-winning (losing) prize.

Rare winning combinations such as cherry and watermelon are so-called winning winning combinations that may or may not win depending on the timing of pressing the stop switch 40 by the player. A rare role is a role where winning is determined by eyeballs. In addition to rare roles, for example, the common bell is a role in which all the downward-sloping bells (first arrangement) are aligned without the need to press the button, but by pressing the button, a different bell (the first arrangement) that is not the downward-sloping bell (first arrangement) is created. It is also possible to win a winning combination with a different second arrangement). That is, the common bell is sure to win a prize, but the symbols aligned may be different depending on the timing at which the stop switch 40 is pressed.

-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 to start the rotation of each rotating reel 20 or rotation stop control to stop the rotation. conduct.

Specifically, when the lever 43 is operated while all of the rotating reels 20 are stopped, the rotating reel control unit 611 causes all of the rotating reels 20 to start rotating. If the stop switch 40 corresponding to the rotating reel 20 is operated while at least one rotating reel 20 is rotating, the rotating reel control unit 611 controls the rotation of the rotating reel 20 corresponding to the operated stop switch 40. to stop.

In the rotation stop control, the rotating reel control unit 611 controls the rotation reel control unit 611 to place the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning flag indicated by the winning flag on the active line L of the rotating reel 20 based on the operation of the stop switch 40. The rotation of the rotating reels 20 can be stopped so that the player wins a prize.

In addition, in the rotation stop control, the rotating reel control unit 611 performs pull-in control or kicking control depending on the winning combination and the position of the rotating reel 20 when each stop switch 40 is operated. The pull-in control is a control that draws the symbol corresponding to the winning combination onto the active line L and stops the rotation of the rotary reel 20. The kick-off control is a control for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 20 so that symbols corresponding to winning combinations do not line up on the active 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 has been won based on the symbols aligned on the active line L. Specifically, when the combination of symbols stopped on the active line L matches a predetermined combination of symbols, the game result determination unit 612 determines that a winning combination has been won.

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

Specifically, the medium management unit 613 decreases the number of credits according to the number of medals bet when a medal is bet, and increases the number of credits when a medal is credited.

When a winning combination is won in the internal lottery based on the player's operation, the media management unit 613 increases the number of credits based on the number of medals to be paid out based on the type of winning combination.

Further, the medium management section 613 controls the hopper unit 50 based on the game result determined by the game result determination section 612 as well as the operation signal output by operating the payment switch 45.

Specifically, the medals obtained by winning the winning combination are first stored as credits. As a result of storing medals, if the number of credits exceeds the upper limit (for example, 50 credits), the medals exceeding the upper limit are paid out from the hopper unit 50. Further, when the settlement switch 45 is operated with one or more medals being stored, at least a portion of the medals being stored are paid out from the hopper unit 50.

Furthermore, in the advantageous section, the media management unit 613 calculates the difference number of medals, which is the cumulative value of the number of medals subtracted from the number of medals bet, and the range, which is the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the difference number. Calculate (MY). The difference in the number of medals and the range (MY) are transmitted to the section control unit 615. Note that the medium management unit 613 resets the difference in the number of medals and the range (MY) after the advantageous section ends.

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

Further, 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. When the setting change button 72 is pressed, the game progress control unit 614 changes the current setting value to another setting value.

- Section control section -
The section control unit 615 sets one of a plurality of game sections (normal section and advantageous section) when a player plays a game.

Specifically, when the game section is a normal section, the section control unit 615 performs section transition lottery to decide whether to maintain the state of the normal section or shift to the advantageous section. When a predetermined lottery target combination is won, a lottery is held to determine whether or not to perform a section transition lottery, and when the result is a win, a section transition lottery is performed. When winning the section transition lottery, the section control unit 615 sets (transitions) the game section to an advantageous section.

Note that the winning probability of the section transition lottery differs depending on the setting degree. For example, depending on the setting value, the winning probability of the predetermined winning combination is different, or the winning probability of the section transition lottery performed when the predetermined winning combination is won is different.

Furthermore, when the game section is an advantageous section, the section control section 615 determines whether to maintain the advantageous section state or shift to the normal section. For example, the section control unit 615 determines whether the second gaming state has been determined to shift from the AT state to the normal gaming state when the gaming section is an advantageous section. When it is determined to shift to the normal gaming state, the section control unit 615 shifts the gaming section from the advantageous section to the normal section.

In addition, the section control unit 615 controls when the number of games played in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games, or when the difference in the number of medals during the advantageous section reaches 2400 (that is, when the advantageous section is forced If the termination condition is met), the game section is forcibly shifted from the advantageous section to the normal section.

Further, when the game data is reset, the section control unit 615 sets the game section to the normal section regardless of the game section immediately before the reset.

Note that the section control section 615 transmits a signal representing the type of section that has been set (transitioned) to the medium display section 44. As a result, the medium display section 44 displays whether or not it is an advantageous section.

-Game state control section-
The gaming state control unit 616 sets each of the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

Specifically, the gaming state control unit 616 sets the first gaming state to any of the special winnings non-carryover state, the special winnings carrying over state, and the special winnings implementation state, and sets the second gaming state to the general gaming state or the special winnings implementation state. Set to a special gaming state (for example, AT state).

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

Further, 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 (that is, whether or not the player has won AT) based on the result of the AT lottery. do. If the AT lottery is won during the advantageous section, the gaming state control unit 616 sets the second gaming state to the AT state. Conversely, if the player does not win the AT lottery, the gaming state control unit 616 can set the second gaming state to the normal gaming state. Further, when the AT ends, the gaming state control unit 616 shifts the second gaming state from the AT state to the normal gaming state. That is, the gaming state control unit 616 determines whether the second gaming state is the general gaming state or the special gaming state.

The AT state game period of this embodiment is determined and executed in units of sets. The set unit is composed of parameters related to a predetermined gaming period. In this embodiment, since the number of games is managed, one set is composed of a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games), and therefore one set is composed of a parameter of 50 games. In this embodiment, when the gaming state control unit 616 determines to change from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state (AT state), the gaming state control unit 616 determines the number of sets. For example, if the default number of sets is set to 1 (one set is 50 games), the number of sets is determined to be 1. The number of sets is a pre-granting parameter before the special game extension is granted, and the number of games per set can also be said to be a post-granting parameter.

-Parameter control section-
The parameter control unit 617 changes the values of multiple types of parameters related to the period of the special gaming state. As shown in FIG. 8, the plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 are notified so that the player can recognize them (eg, displayed on a display, notified by sound, etc.). The plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 are used in processing related to the period of the special gaming state executed by the period processing section 618, which will be described later. The parameter control unit 617 can change the values of a plurality of parameters depending on the satisfaction of conditions such as the result of the game, the progress of the game, and the input of data from the outside. In this embodiment, the parameters are changed in response to winning a specific combination in the internal lottery. Examples of the specific combination include rare combinations such as "Watermelon" and "Cherry".

In the example of FIG. 8, the plurality of types of parameters include a first type parameter 31 and a second type parameter 32.
The first type parameter 31 relates to the extension probability of the special gaming state. Extension here may mean the continuation of extending the period of the current special game (in addition to the number of games in the game number management type), or when managing the period of special games in sets, It may also mean addition of a number. If the sets are different, there is a possibility that the game characteristics (described later) of the special game state will be different, which can improve the fun. Since it is related to the extension probability, it may be turned over and used as the completion probability, or if the extension is decided by lottery, it may be the success probability or the failure probability. In the example of FIG. 8, the first type parameter 31 is a combination of the success rate per drawing and the number of drawings.
The second type parameter 32 relates to the benefit given when it is decided to extend the special gaming state. In the example of FIG. 8, the benefit is a benefit related to the special gaming state, and more specifically represents the extended length of the special gaming state. In the example of FIG. 8, it is expressed by the number of sets (number of games).

At least one of the plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 is selected by the player. In the example of FIG. 8, a plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 are associated with one option, and the player is configured to be able to select one option from the plurality of options (A, B). Therefore, two parameters are selected from the four parameters. In the example of FIG. 8, there are two options (A, B). Option A is associated with a first type parameter 31 (success rate of 30% x 3 times) and a second type parameter 32 (150 games; 3 sets). Option B is associated with a first type parameter 31 (success rate of 80% x 1 time) and a second type parameter 32 (50 games; 1 set).

In the example of FIG. 8, the player is configured to be able to select at least one parameter from a plurality of types of parameters according to the order in which the plurality of stop switches 40 are pressed. In the example of FIG. 8, option A can be selected by pressing forward, and option B can be selected by pressing backward. In the example of FIG. 8, parameters are configured to be selectable each time a set is exhausted. For example, when 3 sets are provided, the 50 games of the first set are consumed, the number of remaining games of the first set becomes 0, and the parameter becomes selectable when there are 2 sets remaining. Similarly, the parameters become selectable at the point in time when the number of remaining games in the second set becomes 0 and there is only one set remaining, or when the number of remaining games in the third set becomes 0 and there are 0 sets remaining. The special game can be continued even after the set has been completed until a selectable combination is available.

In addition, in a state where the winning combination is internally won depending on the pressing order, there is a pressing order that is disadvantageous to the player, so in games where parameters can be selected, there are presses that can win prizes regardless of the pressing order. It is configured so that the hands in any order can be won internally. In the example of FIG. 7, the combinations that can be pressed in any order are "Replay," "Common Bell," "Cherry," and "Watermelon." Among these, the combinations that can be won regardless of the order in which the stop switch 40 is pressed and the timing at which the stop switch 40 is pressed are "Juniorai", "Common Bell", and "Replay". Although it is not related to the order in which the stop switch 40 is pressed, the combinations that can be won depending on the timing of pressing are "Cherry" and "Watermelon".

-Period processing department-
The period processing unit 618 executes processing related to the period of the special gaming state based on at least one parameter selected by the player. Processing related to the period of the special game state includes, for example, determining whether the special game state will continue with its game characteristics inherited (adding the number of games, the number of differential sheets, and the number of times of navigation), and determining whether to continue the special game state with its game characteristics inherited, and determining whether to continue the special game state with its game characteristics inherited (adding the number of games, the number of differential sheets, and the number of times of navigation), and determining whether to continue the special game state with its game characteristics inherited (adding the number of games, the number of differential sheets, and the number of times of navigation), and determining whether to continue the special game state with its game characteristics inherited (adding the number of games, the number of differential sheets, and the number of navigation times), and deciding whether to continue the special game state with the same game characteristics Make decisions regarding the duration of the special gaming state, such as deciding whether to grant a state (the number of sets in stock), deciding whether to end the special gaming state, and determining the length if the special gaming state is extended. It is processing.

More specifically, the period processing unit 618 is configured to be able to execute a process of determining whether or not to extend the special gaming state based on the first type parameter 31 selected by the player during the special gaming state. ing. In this embodiment, it is determined by lottery processing, but it may be determined according to the value of the first type parameter 31. In the example of FIG. 8, the lottery process with the selected success rate is executed a specified number of times. If you win any of the drawings, the special gaming state will be extended. If the lottery is not won all the designated times, the extension of the special gaming state will not be determined. When the number of remaining sets is 0 and the number of remaining games is 0, the special game state ends. In addition, when winning the lottery process multiple times, it is possible to give benefits based on the second type parameter each time the winning is made.

Moreover, specifically, the period processing unit 618 can provide a benefit based on the second type parameter 32 selected by the player when it is decided to extend the special gaming state during the special gaming state. . In the example of FIG. 8, the number of sets specified by the second type parameter 32 (one set has a predetermined number of games) is provided, and a special game state of a new game nature is executed. The game performance in the special game state includes, for example, the ease with which the above-mentioned multiple types of parameters are accumulated, the ease of winning the extension of the special game state (probability of winning per drawing, number of draws), and the extension of the special game state. The extension length at the time of decision, the frequency of occurrence of the assist function, the difference in the role in which the assist function occurs, whether it is full assist (assisting both the 1st and 2nd stop switch) or low assist (assisting the 1st stop switch). Differences include whether or not the stop switch is assisted only.

- Production control section -
Based on the progress of the game, the production control unit 630 displays a production video selected from a plurality of types of production videos on the LCD screen 3, and outputs sound effects, BGM, etc. corresponding to the production video from the speaker 102. let For example, when AT or a bonus is won, the performance control unit 630 selects a performance pattern for displaying that on the LCD screen 3, and controls the display of the LCD screen 3 and the audio output of the speaker 102 according to the performance pattern. I do.

During AT, the production control unit 630 causes at least one of the liquid crystal screen 3 and the speaker 102 to notify the correct pressing order of the winning combinations (assist function).

<Setting suggestion>
Furthermore, during the game, if the notification conditions for a performance that suggests a setting value (hereinafter also referred to as setting suggestion performance) are met, the performance control unit 630 transmits the notification of the performance on at least the LCD screen 3 and the speaker 102. Let one do it. The player can use this performance as one of the materials for grasping the setting values of the slot machine 1 currently being played. Notification conditions include when a rare prize is won in the normal gaming state or special gaming state, whether it is a normal section or an advantageous section, at the end of a bonus game, at the end of AT, or at the start of a predetermined gaming section (for example, a set). Examples include time. For example, if it is displayed every time a set starts, it will make the continuation of the set more enjoyable. In that case, for example, if there is a parameter called setting suggestion probability, and the configuration is configured to accumulate (change) that parameter (setting suggestion probability) and select that parameter, it is possible to provide new value to players. Become.

<Flow of operation processing of slot machine 1>
The flow of operation processing of the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing part of the special game state processing in this embodiment. The routine in FIG. 9 is executed every time one game is started. The routine in FIG. 9 refers to processing other than the normal special game state processing.

In step ST1, the game progress control section 614 determines whether the gaming state is a special gaming state (AT state). In step ST1, if it is determined that the special gaming state is not in effect (step ST1: NO), the game progress control unit 614 executes an existing predetermined process as a normal gaming state, and ends the process. In step ST1, if it is determined that the gaming state is a special gaming state (step ST1: YES), the gaming progress control section 614 executes an existing predetermined process as a special gaming state, and in the next step ST2, Internal lottery unit 610 executes internal lottery processing. In the next step ST3, the parameter control unit 617 determines whether or not a specific combination (for example, a rare combination), which is one of the conditions for changing the parameters, has been won. In step ST3, if it is determined that the specific combination has been won (ST3: YES), in the next step ST4, the parameter control unit 617 changes at least one of the plurality of types of parameters, The amount of change is notified and the process proceeds to the next step ST5. The parameter control unit 617 may change all the parameters, but in the example of FIG. 8, the success rate of the first type parameters 31 is increased. In step ST3, if it is determined that the specific winning combination has not been won (ST3: NO), the process proceeds to step ST5.

In step ST5, as shown in FIG. 8, the performance control unit 630 notifies the player of a plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 so that they can be recognized. In the example of FIG. 8, a plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3. In this embodiment, multiple types of parameters 31 and 32 are always reported. In the next step ST6, it is determined whether the remaining number of games set at the time of transition to the special gaming state is 0 (whether the set is completed). If it is determined in step ST6 that the number of remaining games is not 0 (ST6: NO), the process ends. If it is determined in step ST6 that the number of remaining games is 0 (ST6: YES), the main control unit 61 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the selected combination in the next step ST7. . The selection combination is a combination for the player to select at least one of the plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32, and by internally hitting the selection combination, the player can select the parameter. In this embodiment, the selected combination is set to be a combination that does not matter in any order, but the selection is not limited to this, and various combinations can be used as the selected combination. A combination in which the order of pressing does not matter is a combination in which the result of the combination obtained does not change depending on the order of pressing. Therefore, by making the selected combination a combination that does not matter the order of pressing, even if the parameters are selected according to the order of pressing, the player will not be disadvantaged, such as a decrease in the number of coins to be paid out due to an incorrect pressing order.

In step ST7, if it is determined that the internal winning combination is not the selected combination (ST7: NO), the main control unit 61 is in a state where the remaining number of games is 0, but AT can be continued until the selected combination is won. , and end the process. That is, when the number of remaining games is 0 (one set is completed), the game can be continued until the selected combination (in this embodiment, the combination that can be pressed in any order) is won.

In step ST7, if it is determined that the internal winning combination is the selected combination (ST7: YES), in the next step ST8, at least one of the plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 is set as shown in FIG. Let the player make a selection. Here, a plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 are associated with one option, and the player can select one option from the plurality of options A and B. The selection of options is performed by pressing the plurality of stop switches 40 in the order in which they are pressed. In the example of FIG. 8, option A is selected if the button is pressed in the forward direction, and option B is selected if the button is pressed in the reverse direction.

In the next step ST9, the period processing unit 618 executes processing related to the period of the special gaming state based on at least one parameter selected by the player. In the example of FIG. 8, option A or option B is selected, so the selected type 1 parameter 31 and type 2 parameter 32 are used. First, the period processing unit 618 executes a lottery to determine whether or not to extend the special gaming state based on the first type parameter 31. In the example of FIG. 8, when option A is selected, a lottery with a success rate of 30% is executed three times. If option B is selected, a lottery with a success rate of 80% is executed once.

If it is determined in step ST9 to extend the special gaming state (if you win the lottery), then in step ST10, the period processing unit 618 grants a benefit based on the second type parameter 32. The advantage of this embodiment is that the special gaming state is extended, and the extended length (number of sets; number of games) is determined based on the second type parameter 32. In the example of FIG. 8, if option A is selected, three sets (50 games x 3 = 150 games) are awarded. When option B is selected, one set (50 games×1=50 games) is awarded. If necessary, the performance control unit 630 may notify a performance indicating that the special game state has been extended and a performance related to the extension length.
Here, if the extension of the special gaming state is determined multiple times, benefits are granted multiple times based on the second type parameter. For example, in the example shown in the middle of Figure 8, if you select option A and win the lottery with a success rate of 30% all three times, a total of 9 sets (3 x 3 = 9) will be awarded. good.
In addition, in the example shown in the middle part of Figure 8, if you select option A and win the lottery with a success rate of 30% all three times, the first time you will receive 3 sets according to the displayed type 2 parameters. may be provided, and from the second time onward, the default value (1 set) of the second type parameter may be provided, and as a result, 3+1+1=5 sets may be provided.

In the next step ST11, the parameter control unit 617 decreases the values of the first type parameter 31 and the second type parameter corresponding to the selected option, and ends the process. This is because it has been consumed through use. For example, if option A is selected, the values of the type 1 parameter 31 and type 2 parameter associated with option A are decreased, and the values of the type 1 parameter 31 associated with option B, which is not selected, are decreased. And the value of the second type parameter may not be changed. In this embodiment, the values of the first type parameter 31 and the second type parameter associated with the selected option are set to 0, but instead of being set to 0, the values may be set to be larger than 0 as long as they are smaller than the original values. . That is, the value may be changed to a value that is more disadvantageous to the player than the original value but more advantageous to the player than 0, or it may be set to 0. Further, the value of each parameter may be returned to the default value. For example, the default value of the first type parameter is one execution with a success rate of 10%, and the default value of the second type parameter is one set.

On the other hand, if it is not decided in step ST9 to extend the special gaming state (in the case that the lottery is not won or won), then in step ST12, the game progress control unit 614 terminates the special gaming state. Determine whether or not. If both the number of remaining sets and the number of remaining games are 0, it can be determined that the special gaming state has ended. If it is determined in step ST12 that the special gaming state ends (ST12: YES), in the next step ST13, the parameter control unit 617 resets all of the multiple types of parameters 31 and 32 (initial values such as 0). ) and end the process.

To summarize the above, as in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 (gaming machine) can set the gaming state to either the normal gaming state or the special gaming state, which is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. a gaming state control section 616 that sets a special gaming state; a parameter control section 617 that changes the values of multiple types of parameters 31 and 32 related to the period of the special gaming state; A period process configured to enable a player to select at least one of a plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 after the selected parameter is selected, and to execute processing related to the period of the special gaming state based on the selected at least one parameter. 618.

<Effects of the invention>
According to this embodiment, processing regarding the period of the special gaming state is performed based on at least one parameter selected by the player from a plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32. Processing related to the period of the special gaming state includes, for example, deciding whether to extend the special gaming state, such as whether to continue the special gaming state, granting a new special gaming state, or ending the special gaming state, and determining the period to be granted. Examples include determining the length. Since the parameters selected by the player affect the period of the special game state, it is possible to make the game more interesting to the player.

In addition, as in this embodiment, a plurality of types (two types) of parameters 31 and 32 are associated with one option, and one option is selected from the plurality of options (two types, option A and option B). The period processing unit 618 is configured to be able to execute processing related to the period of the special gaming state based on multiple types of parameters 31 and 32 corresponding to one selected option. good.
According to this configuration, one option associated with multiple types of parameters can be selected from among multiple options, and the period of the special gaming state is based on the multiple types of parameters corresponding to the selected one option. Since the related processing is performed, it is possible to make the game more interesting for the player. Furthermore, by associating multiple types of parameters with one option, it is possible to create a situation where one option cannot be said to be uniquely advantageous over other options. For example, a first option has a high continuation rate for the special game but a low benefit provided, and a second option has a low continuation rate for the special game but has a high benefit provided. Since the player selects an option by considering a plurality of types of parameters, it is possible to improve the gameplay.

Further, as in the present embodiment, the plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 include the first type parameter 31 regarding the extension probability of the special gaming state, and the period processing unit 618 is configured to control the number of parameters selected by the player during the special gaming state. The system may be configured to be able to execute a process of determining whether or not to extend the special gaming state based on the first type parameter 31.
According to this configuration, the first type parameter 31 can make the player recognize the extension of the special gaming state based on the probability regarding the extension probability of the special gaming state, so that it is possible to make the game feel interesting.

In addition, as in the present embodiment, the plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 include the second type parameter 32 regarding the benefit to be given when it is decided to extend the special game state, and the period processing unit 618 When it is decided to extend the special gaming state during the state, it may be configured such that a benefit can be given based on the second type parameter 32 selected by the player.
According to this configuration, since the second type parameter relates to the benefit given when the special game state is extended, it is possible to make the player aware of the benefit and make the game feel interesting.

Further, as in the present embodiment, the parameter control unit 617 may reset all values of the plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 upon completion of the special gaming state.
According to this configuration, by resetting all the values of the plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32, it may be possible to further motivate the player to take on a challenge.
Resetting means returning to the initial value, such as setting it to 0% if the initial value is 0%, setting it to 10% if the initial value is 10%, etc. Also, since everything is reset when the special game state ends, conversely, by playing the game so as not to select a certain option (a certain parameter) as much as possible in the special game state, you can continue to accumulate the value of the parameter. can be provided.

Further, as in this embodiment, the parameter control unit 617 may decrease the value of the selected at least one parameter when it is determined to extend the special gaming state.
According to this configuration, it may be possible to make the player expect a further extension of the special game state using the parameters that were not selected or the parameters that remained after being reduced due to the selection, thereby making the game feel more interesting. becomes possible.

Furthermore, as in the present embodiment, the period of the special gaming state is determined in units of sets consisting of parameters related to a predetermined gaming period, and when the set unit elapses during the special gaming state, multiple types of parameters are determined. The player may be able to select at least one of 31 and 32.
According to this configuration, when multiple sets are given, parameters can be selected each time a set is completed, and a chance to extend the special game state is obtained, making it possible to make the game more interesting. . Furthermore, it is possible to provide a game feature in which the player accumulates as many parameters as possible to select before completing the set.

In addition, as in the present embodiment, a plurality of rotating reels 20 each displaying a plurality of symbols are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 20, and a rotating reel is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 20, and the rotating reels 20 are rotated based on the player's operation. A plurality of stop switches 40 for stopping the reels 20 may be provided, and at least one parameter may be selected from a plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 according to the order in which the plurality of stop switches 40 are pressed. . As in the present embodiment, one option may be configured to be selectable from a plurality of options depending on the order in which the plurality of stop switches 40 are pressed.
According to this configuration, parameters can be selected without providing a new operating device, so costs can be reduced, and selection can be performed using operations that are familiar to the player. Moreover, parameters can be selected only by the function of the main ROM that stores the ball-dispensing function, and there is no need to include any ball-dispensing elements in the sub-ROM that manages effects and the like. Furthermore, since the parameters are linked to the balls put out, they are easier for players to understand.

Further, as in the present embodiment, an internal lottery unit 610 is provided which performs an internal lottery and establishes one winning combination flag from among a plurality of winning combination flags as a winning combination flag, and includes a plurality of types of parameters 31, 32. The timing at which at least one of the stop switches 40 becomes selectable may be a state in which a winning combination that can be won regardless of the order in which the plurality of stop switches 40 are pressed is won by an internal lottery.
According to this configuration, even if the parameters are selected depending on the order in which the buttons are pressed, the player is not disadvantaged depending on the order in which the buttons are pressed, so that the player can select the parameters with peace of mind.

In addition, as in the present embodiment, a plurality of rotating reels 20 each displaying a plurality of symbols are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 20, and a rotating reel is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 20, and the rotating reels 20 are rotated based on the player's operation. The internal lottery system includes a plurality of stop switches 40 that stop the reels 20, and an internal lottery section 610 that performs an internal lottery and establishes one winning combination flag from among a plurality of winning combination flags as a winning combination flag. The value of at least one of the plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 may be changeable upon winning a specific combination.
According to this configuration, it is possible to make the game more interesting because it provides fun other than increasing the number of medals.

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

(1) In the embodiment, the first type parameter 31 is a combination of the success rate and the number of drawings, but this is only an example and is not limited. For example, the first type parameter may be only the success rate or only the number of draws.

(2) In the above embodiment, the second type parameter as a benefit is the number of stocks (number of sets), but is not limited to this. For example, if the number of games is managed, the number of games may be used, or the number of sets constituting a predetermined number of games may be used. Furthermore, if the difference number management type is used, the newly obtained difference number may be indicated. Furthermore, if it is a type that manages the number of times the assist function operates, it may represent the remaining number of times the assist function operates. Furthermore, the ease with which parameters are accumulated (easiness of change) in the special game state may be used as a benefit. Further, the advantageous degree of the ball payout may be expressed as a benefit. In addition, the benefits include changing the prize draw value, improving the probability of re-entering the special game state, improving the continuation rate of advantageous sections, the right to be in a state where it is easier to accumulate parameters, the right to be more likely to be suggested settings, and the production changed. It could also be the right to do something. The above benefits are related to special gaming states, but are not limited to benefits related to special gaming states. For example, a setting value may be suggested as a benefit.

(3) In the above embodiment, the process (lottery process) for determining whether or not to extend the special gaming state, that is, the parameter becomes selectable every time a set is consumed, but is not limited to this. For example, a lottery may be drawn for each game during a special game state, and if a winner is won, parameters may become selectable. Further, instead of in units of sets, examples include each time a predetermined number of games are consumed, each time a predetermined difference in the number of coins is obtained, and each time a predetermined number of assist functions are activated.
That is, during the special game state, it is possible to perform a selection right lottery to determine whether or not to allow the player to select the parameters 31 and 32, and as a result of the selection right lottery, if the player is allowed to select the parameters 31 and 32, If determined, the player may be able to select at least one of the plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32.
Further, parameters may be made selectable each time a specific combination is won in a combination lottery. In that case, instead of selecting and using the parameters, you may choose not to use the parameters. For example, if you start pressing the left stop switch 40, the first option is selected, if you start pressing the right stop switch 40, the second option is selected, and if you start pressing the middle stop switch 40, you can specify that the parameter is not to be used.
Further, if the value of the parameter reaches a predetermined value (for example, 100%), it may be forcibly used without being selected.

(4) In the above embodiment, one set consists of a predetermined number of games, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one set may be composed of a predetermined number of different sheets,

(5) In the embodiment described above, parameters are configured to be selectable according to the order in which the plurality of stop switches 40 are pressed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the stop switch 40 may be operated using an operation unit (touch panel, button) other than the stop switch 40.
Alternatively, the selection may be made according to the stop position (eye press) of the symbol. That is, a plurality of rotating reels 20 each displaying a plurality of symbols and a plurality of rotating reels 20 that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 20 and that stop the rotating rotating reels 20 based on a player's operation. and a stop switch 40, and is configured to be able to select at least one of the plurality of types of parameters 31, 32 according to the stop position of at least one of the plurality of rotating reels 20. Good too. For example, a win designated by a gaming machine or a predetermined win may be pressed.

(6) In the embodiment described above, the value of at least one of the plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 can be changed when a specific combination is won in the internal lottery, but the value is not limited to this. In the embodiment described above, the value of the parameter is changed on the condition that the player wins a specific combination. good.

(7) Related to (6) above, it is possible to execute a process to determine whether to change a parameter, and execute a process to determine whether to change a parameter when a specific combination is won in the internal lottery. However, the parameters may be changed when it is determined to change the parameters in this process. A decision may be made as to whether the parameter should be changed, or a decision may be made regarding the parameter to be changed and the amount to be changed. It may be determined without drawing according to the numerical value of the parameter. In other words, it is possible to execute a process that determines whether to change a parameter when a specific combination is won by an internal lottery, and when it is determined to change a parameter by a process that determines whether to change a parameter, multiple The value of at least one of the parameters of the type may change.
For example, a parameter lottery may be executed in response to a winning of a specific combination, and the parameters may be changed by the winning of the parameter lottery. Further, a parameter lottery may be executed upon winning a specific combination and winning a specific combination, and the parameters may be changed by winning the parameter lottery.

(8) The following conditions may be used to perform the parameter extraction described in (7) above. For example, parameter drawing may be performed every time a game is played, regardless of the winning combination. Further, parameters may be accumulated (changed) depending on a predetermined number of games in a predetermined number of special games, or parameter drawing may be performed depending on a predetermined number of games in a predetermined number of special games. Further, the parameter may be accumulated (changed) by a successful eye press, or a parameter lottery may be executed after a successful eye press. Moreover, the parameters may be accumulated (changed) by successfully guessing the push order, or the parameter drawing may be executed by succeeding in guessing the push order. The eye push may be a eye push when a specific combination is established.

(9) In the embodiment described above, the parameter control unit 617 increases or decreases the parameters 31 and 32 depending on the result of the game. For example, the parameters 31 and 32 are changed when a specific combination wins internally. It is not limited to this. For example, the parameters 31 and 32 may be increased or decreased depending on the progress of the game rather than the result of the game.
Further, the values of multiple types of parameters may be increased or decreased. For example, the success rate may be increased or decreased. If it is a failure rate, it may be decreased or increased.
Alternatively, an option for changing a parameter may be determined, and a parameter associated with the option may be changed. In this case, at least one (or more) of the parameters associated with the choice will change.
Further, which parameter or which option changes depending on the winning combination may be determined in advance. For example, a watermelon may be associated with the first parameter, and a cherry may be associated with the second parameter. Furthermore, there are strengths and weaknesses in watermelons and cherries, and for strong watermelons, the first parameter of multiple choices changes, for strong cherries, the second parameter of multiple choices changes, and for weak watermelons, the first parameter of one of the choices changes. For weak cherry, the second parameter of one of the options may change.

(10) In the embodiment described above, a plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 are notified (displayed) and the player is configured to be able to select a parameter, but the present invention is not limited to this. The player may select a parameter at any time after the parameter is clearly notified to the player. For example, a parameter may be notified to the player in a way that is recognizable, and then the player may be allowed to select a parameter without being notified (displayed) of the parameter.

(11) In the embodiment described above, multiple parameters are selected from multiple (four) parameters by associating multiple types (two types) of parameters with one option and selecting one option from the multiple options. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as at least one parameter can be selected. For example, an arbitrary number of parameters may be selected from a plurality of parameters. For example, one parameter may be selected from two types of parameters (two), or one parameter may be selected from two types of parameters (four in total).
Also, for one option, the first parameter is the success rate, the second parameter is the number of sets at the time of success, the third parameter is the parameter increase rate in the set at the time of success, and the fourth parameter is the assist probability at the time of success. It may be determined by drawing whether at least one or all of the first to fourth parameters change when a specific winning combination (such as a rare winning combination) is internally won or won once.

(12) In the above embodiment, if the pressing order is incorrect when the pressing order winning combination is won, 1 or 0 coins will be paid out, but the parameters will be increased (changed) according to the winning combination at this time. You may also do so.

(13) In the embodiment described above, the timing at which a parameter becomes selectable is the timing at which there are no more sets, but the timing is not limited to this. For example, if you own multiple sets, the trigger may be when all the owned sets are consumed. In this case, you can accumulate enough parameters for each parameter until they become selectable, so you can enjoy the fun of making it easier to succeed in extending the next special game or increasing the benefits granted. Available.
Further, as another example, for example, the completion of a set may be used as an opportunity. In this case, you can aim for a further increase while knowing that there will be a next set, so it is possible to increase expectations for the ball roll.

(14) As for the game performance in the special game state, in addition to those described in the above embodiment, for example, ease of paying out medals (internal winning probability of a winning combination that involves a payout, probability of executing an assist function for a winning combination that involves a payout), , the number of payouts at the time of winning a winning combination that involves payouts, etc.).

(15) In the embodiment described above, the plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 are always notified, but the timing of notification is not limited to this. For example, notification of a plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 may be displayed at the time of selection, or may be displayed when the number of set games is zero. Further, in the embodiment, when the plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 change, notification of the change and notification of the amount of change are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to notify that a plurality of types of parameters 31 and 32 have changed, but not to notify the amount of change or the numerical value after the change.

(16) In the embodiment described above, the selected combination is a combination that does not matter in the order of pressing, but is not limited to this. For example, the bonus role that is in an internal winning state may be a selected role. In that case, you can use another advantageous game state (for example, a state in which parameters are easy to accumulate, a state in which the number of coins increases without accumulating, etc.) until the bonus is used up, or you can play a continuation judgment game based on parameters (such as a chance zone or other mini-play state). (game-like) may also be played.
Also, any selected role may be used. For example, even if you lose, you can use it as a winning combination.
Further, the internally won bonus may be made possible to be won when a loss is established, for example. Being in a state where it is possible to win a prize provides an opportunity to select parameters. For example, you may win a prize by pressing in the order, or you may win by pressing in the reverse direction.
Furthermore, if there are two types of symbols (blue 7×3 or red 7×3) that correspond to the bonus, and either symbol results in a bonus win, the parameters may be selectable based on the aligned symbols.
Furthermore, the result of the parameter selection may be announced through a performance or the like during a bonus that continues for several games, rather than immediately after the selection. If it is determined to continue as a result of parameter selection, the special gaming state may be entered after the bonus and after waiting for the game to become internal, and if it is determined not to continue as a result of parameter selection, the normal gaming state may be entered. .

(17) In the above embodiment, the first type parameter includes multiple parameters such as the success rate and the number of success rates, and the second type parameter includes multiple parameters such as the number of sets and the number of games per set. Numerical values may be treated as separate parameters. For example, the first parameter is the success rate, the second parameter is the number of sets to be given, the third parameter is the number of draws, and the fourth parameter is the number of games per set. In this case, the parameters used to determine whether to extend the special game are the first parameter and the third parameter. The parameters related to the benefit to be given when the extension is determined are the second parameter and the fourth parameter.

A plurality of types of parameters and winning combinations may be associated in advance, or options and winning combinations may be associated in advance.
As long as at least one parameter is associated with a winning combination, not all of the plurality of types of parameters need to be associated with a winning combination. Multiple types of parameters may correspond to one winning combination (for example, the first type parameter and the third type parameter are associated with the cherry winning combination, and the first and third type parameters are accumulated depending on the cherry winning combination). One example is to do so.
In addition, if multiple types of parameters are associated with one winning combination, and the parameters that accumulate (change) are selected by lottery, some parameters will never be selected regardless of the lottery, and some parameters will always be selected regardless of the lottery. , there may be parameters that are selected depending on the lottery results. For example: For the cherry hand, the first type parameter is associated with a drawing probability of 0%, the second type parameter is 100%, and the third type parameter is 50%. There are cases in which only the second type parameter is accumulated and two cases, the second type parameter and the third type parameter, are accumulated in response to an internal allocation.

(18) In the embodiment described above, the machine is a machine that inserts medals, 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, it is not necessary to provide the hopper unit 50. A medalless machine is a machine that has data on the number of owned medals and allows you to play by placing a bet based on the data. A gaming machine is electrically connected to a device that accepts banknotes inserted for playing games, and it is possible to add gaming value without using medals or withdraw the paid gaming value from the gaming machine. .

(19) All values of the plurality of types of parameters may not be reset upon completion of the special gaming state.

(20) In the embodiment described above, the process for determining whether or not to extend the special gaming state is a lottery process; Good (for example, it will not be extended until the value reaches 100%, and once the value reaches 100%, the extension will be decided).

In the embodiment described above, the explanation of the transition of the RT state has been omitted. This is because in an AT machine, the AT machine is played under a state in which a prescribed winning combination has been won but no prize has been won, and the RT state does not change under that state. However, it goes without saying that the RT state can change under a state in which the predetermined combination is not carried over. If the present application is adopted in a gaming machine that determines whether or not to transfer to RT based on a specific operation mode when a role that triggers RT transfer is established, whether or not to assist the operation mode to transfer to RT and the probability of assisting are linked to the set. It can also be a blessing.

In the embodiment described above, the case where the bet switch 42 is provided is illustrated, but the bet switch 42 may not be provided.

The general gaming state of the embodiment may include CZ. Further, in the above embodiment, AT and bonus are illustrated as special gaming states, but ART may also be included in the special gaming states. CZ is a gaming state in which the probability of entering AT and the probability of replay are higher than in a case other than CZ. ART is a gaming state in which the replay probability is higher than in the normal gaming state, and the correct pressing order of the pressing combinations is notified. Then, the probability of entering at least one of AT, CZ, and ART may change depending on the set value. Depending on the setting values, the performance of AT, CZ and ART may change.

Depending on the specifications of the slot machine 1, a special gaming state such as AT or an advantageous section may be activated before the advantageous section reaches a maximum of 1,500 games or before the player reaches 2,400 coins. It may end at any timing.

In addition to using images, the effect suggesting the set value may further include that the symbol visible through the reel window 200 becomes a special symbol when the rotating reels 20 stop rotating. .

In the embodiment, the gaming machine is an AT type slot machine. However, the gaming machine may be other than an AT machine, such as an ART type slot machine, a normal type slot machine equipped with only a bonus, or a type slot machine that does not have an advantageous section or a normal section. Further, the gaming machine is not limited to a slot machine, and may also be a pachinko machine.

Even when these other embodiments are adopted, the effects of this embodiment can be achieved. Further, it is also possible to appropriately combine this embodiment with other embodiments, or with each other.

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Claims (2)

a gaming state control unit that sets the gaming state to either a normal gaming state or a special gaming state that is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state;
a parameter control unit that changes values of multiple types of parameters related to the period of the special gaming state;
After the plurality of types of parameters are notified in a way that the player can recognize, the player is allowed to select at least one of the plurality of types of parameters, and the special game state is set based on the selected at least one parameter. a period processing unit configured to be able to execute processing related to the period;
During the special game state, a selection right lottery for determining whether or not to allow the player to select the parameter can be executed, and as a result of the selection right lottery it is determined that the player is to select the parameter; , a gaming machine that allows a player to select at least one of the plurality of types of parameters. a gaming state control unit that sets the gaming state to either a normal gaming state or a special gaming state that is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state;
a parameter control unit that changes values of multiple types of parameters related to the period of the special gaming state;
After the plurality of types of parameters are notified in a way that the player can recognize, the player is allowed to select at least one of the plurality of types of parameters, and the special game state is set based on the selected at least one parameter. a period processing unit configured to be able to execute processing related to the period;
A plurality of rotating reels each displaying a plurality of symbols;
a plurality of stop switches that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels and stop the rotating reels that are being rotated based on an operation by a player;
an internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery to establish one winning combination flag from among the plurality of winning combination flags as a winning combination flag;
At least one parameter can be selected from the plurality of types of parameters according to the order in which the plurality of stop switches are pressed,
In the gaming machine, the timing at which at least one of the plurality of types of parameters becomes selectable is a state in which a winning combination regardless of the pressing order of the plurality of stop switches is won by the internal lottery.