JP7352811B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Patent Document 1 discloses a slot machine having a push order combination in which a winning line on which a corresponding symbol combination is displayed is determined according to the order of operations by a player. In this slot machine, if you hit the push order combination and the stop operation is performed according to the correct operation order, which is the predetermined operation order, the "bell symbol" will be displayed in the middle of the middle reel; otherwise, , a “bell symbol” is displayed at the bottom of the middle reel. When the "Bell symbol" appears in the middle row of the middle reel, the symbol combinations corresponding to the small winning combination are aligned on the three winning lines, and when the "Bell symbol" appears in the lower row of the middle reel, it corresponds to the lower prize winning line. There are many pattern combinations to choose from.

JP2017-006557A

In addition to the pushing order winnings, the slot machine has a small winning combination from which a plurality of medals are paid out, and these small winnings are configured such that when a prize is won, a combination of symbols different from the pushing winning winnings is won on the prize line. ing. For this reason, in the slot machine, the program capacity required to control the game increases, which may put pressure on the storage capacity.

An object of the present invention is to realize a gaming machine that can reduce storage capacity.

The gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention is
Multiple rotating reels each with multiple symbols placed on them,
A start switch and multiple stop switches each operable by a player;
an internal lottery part that performs an internal lottery in response to the operation of the start switch performed while all the rotating reels are stopped;
It has a payout role in which game media is paid out when a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning is placed on the active line,
In part or all of the game, the payout of game media is made only when one of the payout combinations wins.

The gaming machine of the second aspect of the present invention is
Multiple rotating reels each with multiple symbols placed on them,
A start switch and multiple stop switches each operable by a player;
an internal lottery part that performs an internal lottery in response to the operation of the start switch performed while all the rotating reels are stopped;
It has a payout role in which game media is paid out when a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning is placed on the active line,
It has a state in which game media are paid out with one type of said payout combination.

The gaming machine of the first aspect has a payout combination in which game media are paid out when a combination of symbols corresponding to the prize is placed on the active line, and in a part or all of the game, the payout of the game media is This event is held only for winning roles. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that can reduce storage capacity.

The gaming machine of the second aspect has a payout combination in which game media are paid out when a combination of symbols corresponding to a prize is placed on an activated line, and the game media is paid out with one type of said payout combination. have. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that can reduce storage capacity.

1 is a front view of a slot machine that is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the arrangement of rotating reels of the slot machine in FIG. 1; 2 is a first schematic diagram showing effective lines of the slot machine in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a second schematic diagram showing effective lines of the slot machine in FIG. 1; FIG. FIG. 2 is a third schematic diagram showing effective lines of the slot machine of FIG. 1; 4 is a fourth schematic diagram showing effective lines of the slot machine in FIG. 1; FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a first gaming state of the slot machine in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a second gaming state of the slot machine in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a third gaming state of the slot machine in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a game section of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the contents of an internal lottery table of the slot machine in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining medal payout processing of the slot machine in FIG. 1.

A slot machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, includes a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped housing 10, as shown in FIG. This housing 10 has an opening (not shown) on the front surface (that is, the surface on the near side in the penetrating direction of the paper in FIG. 1), and a plate-shaped front door 20 that can open and close this opening.

The front door 20 has a translucent display window 21 provided approximately in the center thereof, and is lockably attached to the housing 10. The display window 21 is arranged so that a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of each rotating reel 41, 42, 43, which will be described later, can be visually recognized when the opening of the housing 10 is closed by the front door 20.

Further, the housing 10 includes a liquid crystal display device 22, which is an example of a display device, an illumination device 23, and a speaker 24. The liquid crystal display device 22, the illumination device 23, and the speaker 24 are each arranged above the display window 21 of the front door 20. Various effects during the game are performed using a liquid crystal display device 22, an illumination device 23, and a speaker 24. For example, the liquid crystal display device 22 displays various performance images (performance videos), predetermined information, etc. during a game. Further, the illumination device 23 turns on or off in a predetermined pattern when a predetermined condition is met, and the speaker 24 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is met.

Further, the housing 10 includes a payout port 25 through which medals are paid out, a lower tray 26 that stores the medals paid out from the payout port 25, and an operation section 30. The outlet 25, the lower tray 26, and the operation section 30 are each arranged below the display window 21 of the front door 20.

The operation unit 30 includes a medal slot 31 for inserting medals as an example of game media, a bet switch 32 for betting medals, and a bet switch 32 for placing bets on the front door 20. It has a start switch 33 that rotates the reels 42 and 43, and stop switches 34, 35, and 36 that are operable on the front door 20 and that stop the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 when operated. Each switch of the operation unit 30 outputs an operation signal based on the player's operation. Further, the medal slot 31 is provided with a medal sensor (not shown), which detects the player's insertion of medals into the medal slot 31 and outputs a detection signal.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a control device 100 that controls the entire slot machine 1, a rotating reel unit 40, a rotating reel position detection sensor 44, and a hopper unit 50 that dispenses medals. . The control device 100, the rotating reel unit 40, the rotating reel position detection sensor 44, and the hopper unit 50 are a power source device (not shown) that turns on/off the main power of the slot machine 1, and a power source that changes the setting values of the slot machine 1. It is disposed inside the housing 10 along with a setting section 45 and the like that are operated by the administrator when doing so.

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

Here, an overview of the game played on the slot machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9.

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

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the effective line is a virtual line for determining the winning combination, and the symbols of each rotating reel 41, 42, 43 displayed on the display window 21 are determined by this effective line. , are connected one by one. The slot machine 1 has, for example, ten active lines L1 to L10. The ten effective lines L1 to L10 have a linear shape (see FIG. 4) as well as a polygonal line shape (see FIGS. 5 to 7). All of the activation lines L1 to L10 are activated by betting a predetermined number (for example, three) of medals. As an example, three symbols are displayed on the display window 21 of the slot machine 1 for each of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43. In the slot machine 1, among the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43, a part of the middle rotating reel 42 has an area (for example, the middle of three symbols) where a plurality of active lines (for example, active lines L2 to L10) pass. There is a "middle tier" (middle tier) in which the symbols are displayed. In addition, a first area (for example, the middle symbol among three symbols) is displayed on the same rotating reel (for example, the middle rotation reel 42) through which a plurality of valid lines (for example, valid lines L2 to L10) pass. "middle row") and a second region (for example, "upper row" where the top of three symbols is displayed) through which fewer active lines (for example, effective line L1) than the first region pass. It is provided.

When the start switch 33 is operated in a state where the game can be started, a lottery (hereinafter referred to as "internal lottery") is performed by an electronic computer within the slot machine 1, and the rotation of each rotating reel 41, 42, 43 is started. will be started. In this state, when any of the stop switches 34, 35, 36 is operated, the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 corresponding to the operated stop switch 34, 35, 36 stop, and the display window 21 is hit. Results will be displayed depending on the role you play. When all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 stop, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the winning combination, and one game ends. In this embodiment, when all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 are stopped and the combination of symbols set for each winning combination in the internal lottery is placed on the active lines L1 to L10, it is activated. It is determined that the winning combination corresponds to the combination of symbols arranged on the lines L1 to L10. Note that even if the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination does not stop on the active lines L1 to L10 (so-called loss), it is also included in the winning.

A series of operations in which the bet switch 32, start switch 33, and stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated in this way to obtain a game result is called a game. The unit of play is a game, and one game is called a unit game.

In the slot machine 1, during a game, one game section is set from among a plurality of game sections, and one game state is set from among a plurality of game states. Then, an internal lottery is performed based on the set game section and game state. The gaming states include a first gaming state, a second gaming state, and a third gaming state, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10.

The first game state is a game state for determining the type of flag such as replay (see FIG. 12) and its winning probability among the flags (in other words, condition devices; hereinafter referred to as flags) to be won by internal lottery. As an example, as shown in FIG. 8, it is composed of RT0 and RT1.

RT0 is set when the second gaming state shifts from the special winnings implementation state to the special winnings non-carryover state, or when the gaming state is initialized (for example, when clearing RAM) (that is, when the first gaming state is transition from RT1 to RT0). Further, the first gaming state immediately after the slot machine 1 is installed in a store or the like is also set to RT0. In other words, the first gaming state is all set to RT0 except when type BB is being implemented.

RT1 is set when the second gaming state shifts from the special winning combination non-carrying state to the special winning winning state (that is, the first gaming state shifts from RT0 to RT1). In RT1, as shown in FIG. 12, there is no possibility of winning the replay combination or type BB. Furthermore, in RT1, the section transition lottery described later and the AT lottery described later are not performed.

The second gaming state is a special role non-carryover state where the winning type BB won from the internal lottery is not carried over, a special role carryover state where the type BB winning won from the internal lottery is carried over, and a special role carryover state where the winning type BB won from the internal lottery is carried over. This includes a special role execution state for executing BB.

The special prize non-carryover state occurs when the number of medals paid out from the time of transition to the special prize implementation state exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 180 or 2 coins), or when the gaming state is initialized (for example, RAM is cleared). It is set when a predetermined condition such as (time) is met.

The special role carryover state is set when a player wins Type BB through an internal lottery and satisfies a predetermined condition, which will be described later. Type BB is a bonus continuous activation device (so-called big bonus) related to a special bonus, and is an example of a special bonus. If the Type BB is carried over, the Type BB lottery will not be held. Further, the type BB carried over is configured so that it does not disappear even if the set value is changed, but it may be configured so that it disappears.

The special role implementation state is set when a special role is won and a prize is won through the internal lottery, and there are two types of BB implementation state (indicated by BB general in Figure 9) and RB carryover state (in Figure 9, JAC internal (shown in JAC in FIG. 9) and RB execution state (shown in JAC in FIG. 9). BB general is set when a special winning combination is won. BB general is an example of an accessory non-internal state, and is set when the RB (JAC1 to JAC4 in FIG. 12), which is an example of a special accessory, has not been won by the internal lottery. The inside of JAC is an example of the internal state of the accessory, and when the second game state is a type of BB execution state BB general, the internal lottery does not hit RB (that is, JAC 1 to 4 in FIG. 12) and RB wins. Set if not. During JAC is an example of the accessory implementation state, and is set when the winning RB wins a prize. During JAC, the player will move to BB general by playing 12 games from the time the player entered the JAC, or by winning any winning combination 8 times during the JAC.

The third gaming state is a state for determining the performance to be performed during the game, and as an example, as shown in FIG. 10, it is composed of a general gaming state and AT.

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

AT is an example of a special game state in which an instruction function occurs, and the number of games that have elapsed since the third game state transitioned to AT reaches the number of games that can be played in AT (i.e., the number of AT games). is set up to. AT is configured such that the push order of the push order combinations (an example of an operation mode) with which medals are paid out is notified, and the expected value of medal acquisition is higher than in the normal gaming state (for example, the normal state). There is.

The AT and high probability states are examples of advantageous states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and the AT lottery and the high probability state transition lottery are examples of advantageous state draws. An extended lottery of AT or a high probability state may also be included in the advantageous state lottery.

The gaming section is a state for determining whether or not the processing related to the instruction function is to be performed, and as an example, as shown in FIG. 11, it is composed of an advantageous section and a normal section.

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

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

The instruction function is a function that instructs the player in some way on the operation procedure (for example, the order in which the combinations are pressed) or the operation method that affects the payout of the balls. A function that instructs the push order of the push order combinations that can be won by operating the procedure, or a function that predetermines the positions of the rotating reels 41, 42, 43 when the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated. This is a function that indicates the operating position of a winning combination if the operating position is the same as the winning position. That is, AT is set as the third gaming state only when the gaming section is an advantageous section.

Next, the control device 100 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 100 includes a main control section 110 and a sub-control section 120.

Each of the main control unit 110 and the sub-control unit 120 includes a CPU that performs calculations and the like, and a storage device (for example, ROM and RAM) that stores programs or data necessary for playing the game. The main control section 110 includes an internal lottery section 111, a rotating reel control section 112, a game result determination section 113, a section control section 114, a game state control section 115, a measurement section 116, and a set value control section 117. , and a benefit granting unit 131, and performs control for advancing the game. The sub-control unit 120 includes a performance control unit 121, and performs control for performing various performances and the like.

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

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

For example, in the internal lottery, the winning flag is determined based on the internal lottery table shown in FIG. This internal lottery table is provided for each RT state, and has information regarding flags that are likely to be won by internal lottery. At least one winning combination to which a combination of symbols is associated is set in this flag. Winning combinations include payout combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out when the corresponding symbol is placed on the activation line L1 to L10 (for example, a 1-card symbol and a control symbol), and a symbol corresponding to the symbol that is valid when the prize is won. This includes non-payout combinations (for example, Type 1 BB, JAC1-4, and Replay) in which no medals are paid out even if placed on the lines L1 to L10.

In FIG. 12, for each of the RT state and the second game state, flags with a possibility of winning are indicated by "o", and flags with no possibility of winning are indicated by "x". In slot machine 1, the payout of medals when each of the flags "operation mode combinations A to F", "corner cherry", "middle cherry", and "watermelon" is hit is based on the "one card combination" which is the payout combination. This will only take place if you win a prize.

For example, if the "operation mode combination A" flag is hit, the "one-card combination" and the "control combination A" are established at the same time. Similarly, if you hit the "Operation mode combination B" flag, the "1-card combination" and "Control combination B" will be realized at the same time, and if you hit the "Operation pattern combination C" flag, the "1-card combination" and the "Control combination" will occur simultaneously. Role C" is established at the same time. If the "operation mode combination D" flag is hit, the "one-card combination", "control combination A", and "control combination B" are established at the same time. If the "operation mode combination E" flag is hit, the "one-card combination", "control combination A", and "control combination C" are established at the same time. If the "operation mode combination F" flag is hit, the "one-card combination", "control combination B", and "control combination C" are established at the same time. If the "cornered cherry" flag is hit, the "1-card combination" and the "control combination D" are established at the same time. If the "middle cherry" flag is hit, the "1-card winning combination", the "controlling combination A", and the "controlling winning combination D" are established at the same time. If the "Watermelon" flag is hit, the "1 card combination", the "control combination B", and the "control combination D" are established at the same time.

For example, the "1-card winning combination" is associated with a symbol pattern of "ANY, Bell, ANY" and is placed on active lines L1 to L10, so that one medal is paid out for each active line. The number of medals paid out when a winning flag is won is determined by the number of active lines L1 to L10 on which symbols corresponding to the "one-card combination" are arranged.

"Control combinations A to D" have a chance of winning only if they hit the "all combinations" flag, which has a possibility of winning when the first gaming state is RT1 and the second gaming state is JAC. By placing the corresponding symbols on the active lines L1 to L10, one medal is paid out for each active line.

For example, the operation mode role is for operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 in a first operation mode and for operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode. , the winning mode and the number of medals paid out corresponding to the winning mode are different. As an example, the operation mode combination is such that when the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated in the first operation mode, a "bell" symbol stops at the middle stage of the medium rotation reel 42, and in the second operation mode, the stop switch 34, When 35 and 36 are operated, the "bell" symbol is configured to stop at the upper stage of the medium rotation reel 42.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, nine valid lines L2 to L10 excluding the valid line L1 pass through the middle stage of the medium rotation reel 42, and only the valid line L1 passes through the top stage of the medium rotation reel 42. In other words, when you win an operation mode combination, the payout combination that will be placed on active lines L2 to L10 when the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated in the first operation mode, and the stop switch 34 in the second operation mode. , 35, 36 are operated, the payout combinations placed on the active line L1 are the same, and when the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated in the second operation mode, the payout combinations are the same as the payout combinations placed on the active line L1 when 35, 36 are operated. Symbol combinations are arranged on fewer active lines L1 than when the switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated. Therefore, in the operation mode combination, if the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated in the first operation mode and a prize is won, nine medals are paid out, and the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated in the second operation mode. If the machine is operated and a prize is won, one medal will be paid out.

For example, when winning a prize, the "bell" symbol stops at the top of the medium rotation reel 42, one medal is paid out, and the reel rotates counterclockwise depending on the timing of operating the stop switches 34, 35, and 36. The reel 41 is configured so that a "cherry" symbol can be stopped on the upper or lower stage. When winning a prize, a "bell" symbol stops at the top of the middle rotating reel 42, one medal is paid out, and at the same time, depending on the timing of operating the stop switches 34, 35, and 36, the left rotating reel 41 It is configured so that a "cherry" pattern can be stopped in the middle of the box. When a "Watermelon" is won, the "bell" symbol stops on the upper row of the medium rotating reel 42, one medal is paid out, and at the same time, a medal appears in the display window 21 depending on the timing of operating the stop switches 34, 35, and 36. It is configured so that the "watermelon" symbols can be stopped in a straight line.

Each of the first operation mode and the second operation mode may be an operation mode in which the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated in a predetermined operation order, or the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated at a predetermined timing. Alternatively, the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 may be operated in a predetermined order and operated at a predetermined timing.

The rotating reel control unit 112 controls the stepping motors 61, 62, 63 of the rotating reel unit 40 in response to the operation of the start switch 33 or each stop switch 34, 35, 36, and controls each rotating reel 41, 42, 43 (that is, control the rotation of the rotating reels 41, 42, 43).

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

When stopping each of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43, the rotating reel control unit 112 selects the combination won by the internal lottery and the timing at which each of the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 was operated (i.e., each stop switch 34, 35 , 36 is accepted, the pull-in control or the kick-off control is performed depending on the position of the corresponding rotating reel 41, 42, 43). The pull-in control is a control that stops the rotation of each rotary reel 41, 42, 43 so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is drawn onto the active line 70. The kick-off control is a control that stops the rotation of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 so that the symbols corresponding to winning combinations do not line up on the active lines L1 to L10.

The game result determination unit 113 determines the result of the game based on the result of the internal lottery and the result of the stop control of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43. The result of the game includes, for example, a determination as to whether or not the winning combination has been won based on the symbols aligned on the active lines L1 to L10.

The game result determination unit 113 pays out medals based on the determined game result or the reception of the operation of the settlement switch. Medals paid out based on game results (that is, medals obtained by winning or winning roles) are first stored as credits. If the accumulated medals exceed the upper limit of credits (for example, 50 coins), the game result determination section 113 controls the hopper unit 50 to pay out the medals that exceed the upper limit of credits. When the settlement switch is operated when there is one or more stored medals (that is, when the credit is one or more), the stored medals are paid out from the hopper unit 50.

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

The section control unit 114 sets a game section from among a plurality of game sections (in this embodiment, a normal section and an advantageous section).

For example, the section control unit 114 sets the game section to be an advantageous section when the game section is the normal section and the section transition conditions are satisfied (for example, when winning the section transition lottery). The validity of the section transition lottery is determined, for example, by whether or not the winning combination has been won when the internal lottery has won the winning combination (i.e., the winning combination) in which the section transition lottery is performed. In the section transition lottery, a difference in winning probability may or may not be provided depending on the setting value of the slot machine 1. In the case of setting a difference in the winning probability of the interval transition lottery, for example, it may be realized by setting a difference in the winning probability in the internal lottery of the target winning combination, or it may be done when the winning probability of the winning combination in the internal lottery is won. This may be realized by setting a difference in the probability of winning the lottery.

When the gaming section is an advantageous section, the section control unit 114 determines whether to keep the gaming section as an advantageous section or to set it as a normal section. In this embodiment, the section control unit 114 determines whether the third gaming state has shifted from CZ or AT to the general gaming state, and if it is determined that the third gaming state has shifted to the normal gaming state, the section control unit 114 sets the gaming section to an advantageous state. Set from section to normal section.

The section control unit 114 shifts the gaming section from the advantageous section to the normal section when the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied. The conditions for ending the advantageous section are satisfied, for example, in the following cases.
- When the number of games that have elapsed since the game section measured by the measurement unit 116 was set as the advantageous section (in other words, the number of games played during the advantageous section) reaches a predetermined value (for example, 3000 games).
- When the difference in the number of medals after the game section is set to the advantageous section reaches a predetermined value (for example, 2400 medals).

When the game section shifts to an advantageous section, the section control unit 114 activates the instruction function during the advantageous section and activates the accessory (e.g., RB or CT) and the accessory continuous operation device (e.g., type BB). Only when the average payout rate exceeds 100% when the game is played so as to pay out the maximum number of small winnings except for the winnings, it is indicated through the display section provided on the operation section 30 that it is an advantageous section. Display.

The gaming state control section 115 includes a special gaming state lottery section 1151, and controls transitions between the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the third gaming state.

For example, the gaming state control unit 115 sets one RT state in which an internal lottery is performed from among a plurality of RT states (in this embodiment, RT0 and RT1). Specifically, as described above, when the second gaming state shifts to the special winning non-carryover state, the gaming state control unit 115 sets the first gaming state to RT0 and sets the second gaming state to the special winning winning state. , the first gaming state is set to RT1. Further, the gaming state control unit 115 shifts the second gaming state to each gaming state of BB general, JAC inside, and JAC when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Does the special gaming state lottery unit 1151 shift the gaming state to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state when preset lottery conditions (hereinafter simply referred to as lottery conditions) are met? A special gaming state lottery will be held.

As mentioned above, the special game state lottery includes an AT lottery, a high probability state transition lottery, and an AT or high probability state extended lottery. The lottery conditions are set in advance according to the special game state to be transitioned to. For example, the AT lottery is performed when a predetermined winning combination (for example, a so-called rare winning combination such as cherry or watermelon) is won by an internal lottery. Further, for example, the high probability state transition lottery is performed when the first gaming state is RT0 and the game section is an advantageous section, and the player wins the rare combination in the internal lottery but does not win the AT lottery.

The measurement unit 116 calculates, for example, the number of games that have passed since the game period was set to the advantageous period (i.e., the number of games played in the advantageous period) based on the game result determined by the game result determination unit 113, and The difference in the number of medals after the game section is set to the advantageous section is measured. Further, for example, the measuring unit 116 measures the time that has passed from the starting point set after all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 became steady rotations.

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

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

The benefit granting unit 131 is configured to be able to grant a benefit that does not include the payout of medals based on the operation mode of the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 when the "operation mode combination" flag is hit. For example, when the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated in the second operation mode, or when the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated in the second operation mode and the user wins the benefit award lottery, Grant benefits if applicable. In other words, by operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 in the second operation mode, the number of medals paid out is higher than when operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 in the correct operation mode (=first operation mode). In exchange for less, special benefits are granted. With this configuration, by having the player operate the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 in an operation mode that intentionally reduces the payout of medals, the normal base (for example, the number of rotations per 50 medals) can be lowered. can be done. Generally, the ball payout rate of slot machines is kept below a certain value. For example, by lowering the normal base, the amount of medals earned during AT can be increased by the lowered base. In the slot machine 1, such a game can be realized with a combination of one symbol.

Benefits include, for example, the following benefits:
・Execution of AT lottery.
- Transition to AT in the third gaming state.
・Execution of high probability state transition lottery.
- Transition to the high probability state of the third game state.
・Other benefits beneficial to players. However, this excludes the payout of medals.

The performance control unit 121 determines the performance for each game based on the gaming state in which the internal lottery was performed and the result of the internal lottery, and outputs the performance via the liquid crystal display device 22, the illumination device 23, and the speaker 24. Then, the determined performance is output.

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the medal payout process of the slot machine 1 will be described. The processing described below is performed, for example, by the CPU executing a predetermined program.

When the internal lottery is performed, the rotary reel control unit 112 determines whether or not the payout of medals hits a certain flag (step S1). If it is not determined that the medal payout has hit a certain flag, the medal payout process ends.

When it is determined that the medal payout has hit a certain flag, the rotary reel control unit 112 determines whether the winning flag is the "operation mode combination" flag (step S2). If it is determined that the winning flag is the "operation mode combination" flag, the rotating reel control unit 112 determines whether the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 have been operated in the first operation mode (step S3).

When it is determined that the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 have been operated in the first operation mode, the rotating reel control unit 112 controls the middle rotating reel 42 to stop the "bell" symbol at the middle stage of the middle rotating reel 42. (Step S4). The rotating reel control unit 112 stops the rotating reels 41 and 43 other than the middle rotating reel 42 so that the "bell" symbols are lined up in a line or in a V shape across the three rotating reels 41, 42, and 43. let Although this does not affect the payout of medals, the player can recognize that the "bell" has been achieved and all have been collected. In other words, by controlling the stop position unrelated to payout, the player's ability to recognize the establishment flag is improved. After all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 have stopped, the game result determination unit 113 pays out nine medals (step S5), and the medal payout process ends.

If it is not determined that the stop switches 34, 35, 36 have been operated in the first operation mode, that is, if it is determined that the stop switches 34, 35, 36 have been operated in the second operation mode, the rotating reel control unit 112 controls the medium rotation reel 42 to stop the "bell" symbol on the upper stage of the medium rotation reel 42 (step S6). After all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 have stopped, the game result determination unit 113 pays out one medal (step S7), and the medal payout process ends. For example, in conventional slot machines, when multiple payout combinations with different numbers of medals are achieved at the same time when a flag is hit, priority is given to the number of payouts (so that the highest number of medals is paid out) or number of symbols is given priority (the subsequent symbols The stop control of the rotating reels is performed according to one of the rules (so that there are many combination patterns). This rule is applied to each active line. In the slot machine 1, all medals are paid out in "1-card" roles, so regardless of whether 1 or 9 medals are paid out, the number of symbols is equal to the number of symbols for each active line. There is only one type of medal, and the number of medals to be paid out is also one, and regardless of whether the "bell" symbol is stopped on the upper or middle row of the medium rotation reel 42, either the number of medals given out rule or the number of symbols given priority rule will be applied. There is no violation of the same. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 can be controlled without following any stop control rules as in conventional slot machines.

In step S2, if it is determined that the winning flag is not an operation mode combination, the rotating reel control unit 112 controls the medium rotating reel 42 to stop the "bell" symbol on the upper row of the medium rotating reel 42 ( Step S6). After all the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43 have stopped, the game result determination unit 113 pays out one medal (step S7), and the medal payout process ends.

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

Generally, each of the plurality of winning flags is associated with at least one winning combination having a mutually different combination of symbols. In this case, since it is necessary to create at least as many combinations of symbols as there are flags, the program capacity required to control the game increases, which may put pressure on the storage capacity. The slot machine 1 has a payout combination in which medals are paid out when a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning is placed on the activation lines L1 to L10, and has a state in which medals are paid out with one type of payout combination. ing. For this reason, the number of required symbol combinations can be reduced compared to a slot machine that is provided with symbol combinations equal to the number of flags. The storage capacity of the main control unit 110 can be significantly reduced. As a result, it is possible to realize a slot machine 1 in which the storage capacity can be reduced.

The slot machine 1 can arbitrarily adopt one or more of the following configurations. In other words, any one or more of the following configurations can be arbitrarily deleted if included in the above embodiment, and can be arbitrarily added if not included in the above embodiment. can. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to more reliably realize the slot machine 1 that can reduce the storage capacity.

A region through which a plurality of effective lines pass is provided in part of the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43.

A first area through which a plurality of effective lines pass and a second area through which fewer effective lines L1 to L10 than the first area pass are provided on the same rotating reel 41, 42, 43. With this configuration, the payout of medals can be controlled using the rotating reels 41, 42, and 43.

The effective line has a shape other than a straight line. With this configuration, the number of active lines can be increased compared to a slot machine in which the active lines are only in a straight line, and as a result, the number of medals paid out can be increased.

When the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated in the first operation mode and when the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated in the second operation mode different from the first operation mode, the winning mode and the winning mode are different. It has an operation mode combination in which the number of payouts of corresponding medals is different. The operation mode combination is the valid line that becomes valid when the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated in the first operation mode and when the stop switches 34, 35, 36 are operated in the second operation mode. The number of medals is different, and the number of medals paid out at the time of winning is different. By configuring in this way, an operation mode combination that usually requires many combinations of symbols can also be configured with a combination of one symbol.

The slot machine 1 includes a benefit giving part 131 that can give a benefit that does not include the payout of medals based on the operation mode of stop switches 34, 35, and 36 when the slot machine 1 wins an operation mode combination. By granting benefits, it is possible to allow the player to select an operation method that reduces the number of medals to be paid out. As a result, it is easy to vary the number of medals to be paid out, making it possible to realize a slot machine 1 with rich gameplay.

Each of the first operation mode and the second operation mode is an operation mode in which the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated in a predetermined operation order. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a highly entertaining slot machine 1 without the need for so-called eye-pressing in the game.

Each of the first operation mode and the second operation mode is an operation mode in which the stop switches 34, 35, and 36 are operated at predetermined timings. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a highly entertaining slot machine 1 that requires a so-called eye-catching technique for playing the game.

The slot machine 1 can also be configured as follows.

The present invention is applicable not only to the slot machine 1 but also to slot machines having the following configuration.
- A payout role in which medals are paid out when the corresponding combination of symbols is placed on the active lines L1 to L10 at the time of winning, and a payout role in which medals are paid out when a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning position is placed on the active line L1 to L10, and a winning state changes the gaming state to a non-special role execution state (for example, a special role carryover state or a special role It has a special winning combination (for example, type BB) that transitions from a non-carryover state) to a special winning performance state. In at least one of the gaming states of the special winning combination implementation state and the non-special winning winning combination implementation state, medals are paid out only when the paid winning combination is won.
- It has a payout combination in which medals are paid out when the corresponding combination of symbols is placed on the active lines L1 to L10 at the time of winning. In part or all of the game, medals are paid out only when one payout combination wins.
- All combinations of symbols for which medals are paid out by being placed on the active lines L1 to L10 have the same number of medals paid out. The number of medals to be paid out is not limited to one, but may be two or more as long as the number is the same.

The rotating reel control unit 112 stops the medium rotating reel 42 depending on the stop type of symbols other than the active lines L1 to L10, the operating order of the stop switches 34, 35, and 36, and the operating timing of the stop switches 34, 35, and 36. You may change the position. For example, if the "red 7" symbol or the "blue 7" symbol is successfully pushed on the middle stage of the left rotating reel 41, the rotating reel control unit 112 stops the "bell" symbol on the middle stage of the middle rotating reel 42. . If the “red 7” symbol or the “blue 7” symbol is not successfully pressed on the middle row of the left-rotating reel 41, the rotating reel control unit 112 stops the “bell” symbol on the upper row of the middle rotating reel 42. .

A valid line can have any aspect. For example, the effective line is not limited to the case where it includes a linear aspect and a polygonal line aspect, but may be configured only in a linear aspect or only a polygonal aspect.

An upper limit value (for example, 15 medals) may be set for the number of medals that are paid out at one time. For example, if 16 or more active lines are provided, the symbols corresponding to the payout combinations are arranged on multiple active lines (for example, 16 or more active lines) so that the number of medals paid out exceeds the upper limit. It is possible that If an upper limit is set for the payout of medals, even if symbols corresponding to the payout combination are placed on 16 or more active lines, the payout of medals will be the upper limit of 15 pieces. Also, for example, if the number of medals paid out when a winning combination is 2 or more, the number of medals paid out will exceed the upper limit by placing symbols corresponding to the paid-out combination on 8 or more active lines. It exceeds. When an upper limit is set for the payout of medals, even if symbols corresponding to the payout combination are placed on eight or more active lines, the payout of medals will be the upper limit of 15 pieces. In this way, by setting an upper limit on the payout of medals, it is possible to avoid a situation where too many medals are paid out.

The flag indicating the possibility of winning by internal lottery can be arbitrarily set depending on the design of the slot machine 1, etc. For example, the flags may not include the "operation mode combination" flag.

The benefit granting unit 131 can be omitted.

For so-called rare flags such as "Watermelon" and "Cherry", when the left stop switch 34 is operated first, one medal is paid out, and when the middle stop switch 35 or right stop switch 36 is operated first, nine medals are paid out. It may be configured such that medals are paid out. For example, if you hit a rare flag in the normal gaming state, the left stop switch 34 will be suggested or notified to be operated first, and during AT, the middle stop switch 35 or left stop switch 36 will be operated first. will be notified. As a result, in the normal gaming state, it is possible to increase the expectation level of winning the AT lottery while lowering the base (ball output rate), and to increase the net increase in medals during the AT.

The conditions for forcibly setting the advantageous section to the normal section by the section control unit 114 are not limited to the number of games played in the advantageous section reaching 3000 games and the difference in the number of coins in the advantageous section reaching 2400. The advantageous section may be forcibly set to the normal section under conditions different from these conditions, or the condition for forcibly set the advantageous section to the normal section may not be provided. For example, when the number of games played in an advantageous section reaches 3000 games, the advantageous section is forcibly set to the normal section, but when the difference in the number of coins in the advantageous section reaches 2400, the advantageous section is forced to the normal section. It may be configured so that it is not set. Also, for example, unless the advantageous section is forcibly set to the normal section, once the gaming section is set to the advantageous section, a so-called bonus (for example, type BB) will be won once, or It may be configured such that the advantageous section cannot be set as the normal section until the push order of the push order combination (for example, push order bell) that yields the maximum payout of medals is notified once.

When the setting values of the slot machine 1 are changed, the gaming section may be set to inherit the state immediately before the setting values of the slot machine 1 were changed, or may be set to a preset initial state. (ie, initialized).

In the embodiment described above, the average ball payout rate is calculated when the instruction function is activated during the advantageous period and the game is played so that the maximum number of small prizes is paid out and won, excluding the accessory and the accessory continuous activation device. Although the configuration is such that the display section displays that the area is advantageous only when the value exceeds 100%, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the game period shifts to an advantageous period, it may be configured such that the display section always displays that the game is in the advantageous period.

In the embodiment, when the gaming section shifts to an advantageous section, the section control section 114 is configured to display, via the display section provided on the operation section 30, that the gaming section is an advantageous section. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the liquid crystal display device 22 may be configured to also serve as a display section, or the display section may be omitted so that it does not display that the gaming section is an advantageous section. After the display section displays that the vehicle is in an advantageous section, it may continue to display that the vehicle is in an advantageous zone until the end of the advantageous zone, or it may not continue to display that it is an advantageous zone.

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

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

The pressing order combination is not limited to the case where a prize is won by operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 in a predetermined pressing order. For example, the winning combination may be such that a prize is won by operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 at a predetermined position, or by operating the stop switches 34, 35, 36 at a predetermined position and in a predetermined order. It is also possible to win a prize by operating the .

The internal lottery table is not limited to the information shown in FIG. 9, but can include any other information depending on the design of the slot machine.

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

The present disclosure can also be applied to medalless machines. Medalless machines do not use physical medals to play, but are based on information that holds the number of medals (such as credit data), and if you place a bet, that information will be subtracted. , if a payout is received, the information will be added accordingly. In other words, in the case of a medalless machine, the "number of game media paid out" as referred to in the present application does not include the number physically paid out, but includes data that is given to and added to the player. A medalless machine eliminates the need for a hopper.

Note that by appropriately combining any of the various embodiments or modifications described above, the effects of each can be achieved. In addition, combinations of embodiments, combinations of examples, or combinations of embodiments and examples are possible, and combinations of features in different embodiments or examples are also possible.

1 Slot machine 10 Housing 20 Front door 22 Liquid crystal display device 33 Start switch 34, 35, 36 Stop switch 41, 42, 43 Rotating reel 100 Control device 131 Benefit granting section

Claims (12)

Multiple rotating reels each with multiple symbols placed on them,
A start switch and multiple stop switches each operable by a player;
an internal lottery part that performs an internal lottery in response to the operation of the start switch performed while all the rotating reels are stopped;
It has a payout role in which game media is paid out when a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning time is placed on one of a plurality of active lines,
In all of the games, payouts of multiple types of game media with different numbers of payouts are executed according to multiple and all lottery results that can be derived by the internal lottery, and the payouts of the multiple types of game media that are executed are performed at one time. A gaming machine in which the game is played only by winning the above-mentioned payout combination. Multiple rotating reels each with multiple symbols placed on them,
A start switch and multiple stop switches each operable by a player;
an internal lottery part that performs an internal lottery in response to the operation of the start switch performed while all the rotating reels are stopped;
It has a payout role in which game media is paid out when a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning time is placed on one of a plurality of active lines,
Payouts of multiple types of game media with different numbers of payouts are executed according to multiple and all lottery results that can be derived by the internal lottery, and the payouts of the multiple types of game media that are executed are one type of the payout combination. has a state in which it is done;
The gaming machine is configured such that a stop mode of the rotating reels that does not affect the payout of gaming media can be varied depending on the result of the internal lottery. a first state and a second state in which the probability of the internal lottery differs from the first state;
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in the first state, the payout of game media is performed only when the payout combination wins. It has a special role in which the gaming state changes from a non-special role implementation state to a special role implementation state by winning a prize,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in at least one of the special winning combination playing state and the non-special winning winning playing state, payout of gaming media is performed only when the paying winning combination wins. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a region through which a plurality of the active lines pass is provided in a part of the rotating reel. Any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a first area through which a plurality of the effective lines pass and a second area through which fewer effective lines than the first area pass are provided on the same rotating reel. One game machine. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the active line has a shape other than a straight line. There is an upper limit on the number of gaming media that can be paid out at one time.
Any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the upper limit value of game media is paid out even if the payout combination is arranged on a plurality of the active lines so that the number of game media paid out exceeds the upper limit value. One gaming machine. Payout of game media corresponding to the winning mode and the entered prize mode depending on whether the stop switch is operated in a first operation mode or when the stop switch is operated in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode. has a different operation mode role than the number,
The operation mode combination is a combination of symbols related to payout of game media in a case where the stop switch is operated in the first operation mode and a case in which the stop switch is operated in the second operation mode. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of active lines is different and the number of payouts of gaming media when winning a prize is different. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 9, further comprising a benefit granting unit capable of granting a benefit that does not include the payout of game media in accordance with the number of game media paid out at the time of winning when the operation mode combination is won. The gaming machine according to claim 9 or 10, wherein each of the first operation mode and the second operation mode is an operation mode in which the stop switch is operated in a predetermined operation order. The gaming machine according to claim 9 or 10, wherein each of the first operation mode and the second operation mode is an operation mode in which the stop switch is operated at a predetermined timing.

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