JP7376094B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines (reel type gaming machines, slot machines) are known which include a plurality of reels with symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface. This type of gaming machine assigns a certain gaming value to gaming media such as medals and pachinko balls, and plays games to acquire such gaming media. In addition, this type of gaming machine uses the player's rotation start operation as a trigger to perform an internal lottery and start the rotation of multiple reels, and the player's stop operation as a trigger to perform an internal lottery according to the result of the internal lottery. controls to stop multiple reels. The result of the game is determined by the symbol combinations displayed on the winning determination line when the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals and the like are paid out in accordance with the result of the game.

In the gaming machine described above, by shifting to the assist time state as a performance state in which a winning assist performance is executed to assist winning of a winning combination, it is possible to change the winning probability of a winning combination and make it easier to obtain game media. The configuration is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-245157

In recent years, in gaming machines, it has been possible to prevent excessive payout of gaming value by limiting the period during which supplementary games can be executed to a specific period (advantageous period). This has made it difficult to improve the marketability of gaming machines that have advantageous sections.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that has an advantageous section and can improve its marketability.

The present invention includes a plurality of reels,
an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery of winnings;
a state control means that controls a normal section and an advantageous section and can execute an auxiliary game in the advantageous section;
The state control means includes, as a state related to the auxiliary game in the advantageous section,
Normal performance state and
a first specific performance state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal performance state;
a second specific presentation state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal presentation state and different from the first specific presentation state;
Controls the auxiliary game performance state in which the auxiliary game can be executed ,
The state control means includes:
When transitioning from the advantageous section to the normal section, initialize information regarding the advantageous section;
When in the normal performance state, predetermined information can be accumulated,
If a first condition is satisfied in the normal performance state, transition to the first specific performance state;
If it is determined not to transition to the auxiliary game performance state in the first specific performance state, transition from the advantageous section to the normal section;
When transitioning from the normal section to the advantageous section, transitioning to the second specific performance state,
If it is determined in the second specific performance state not to transition to the auxiliary game performance state , transition to the normal performance state;
In the auxiliary game production state, control using the accumulated predetermined information can be executed .

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that has an advantageous section and can improve its marketability.

1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing internal lottery tables A to C of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and (B) is a non-advantageous section and an advantageous section controlled by the advantageous section control means, and an instruction function controlled by the instruction function control means. It is a transition diagram concerning a state.

This embodiment will be described below. Note that this embodiment described below does not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, not all of the configurations described in this embodiment are essential components of the present invention.

1. Outline of the configuration of the gaming machine FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called reel-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that plays games using medals as gaming media.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a reel unit 310 (which includes a plurality of reels, first reel R1 to third reel R3) inside a box-shaped housing consisting of a housing BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. (see Figure 2). Furthermore, a hopper unit 320 (see FIG. 2) serving as a medal payout device is housed below the reel unit 310 within the housing. Further, inside the casing of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a control board is also housed which is equipped with a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, etc., and which controls the operation of the slot machine 1.

Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. One of the symbols is arranged.

The upper front door UD and the lower front door DD are provided so as to be able to be opened and closed individually. The front upper door UD is provided with a display window DW that allows observation of the rotating states and stopped states of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. When the first reel R1 to third reel R3 are in a stopped state, out of a plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer circumferential surface of each of the first reel R1 to third reel R3, the symbols are continuously arranged on the outer circumferential surface. Three symbols (an upper symbol, a middle symbol, and a lower symbol) can be observed from the front of the slot machine 1 through the display window DW.

In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, each reel is provided with an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row as display positions for observing the symbols through the display window DW. , a valid line L1 is set. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called specified number of inputs, is set to three in any game state, and the number of medals corresponding to the specified number of inputs is set to three. Then, the active line L1 formed by the middle row of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is activated.

The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line L1 in the display window DW, and if the symbol combination on the active line L1 is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination. Assuming that the winning combination has been won, medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320.

A game information display section DS is provided on the front upper door UD. The game information display section DS consists of LEDs, lamps, 7-segment displays, etc., and displays the number of medal credits, the number of medals paid out or acquired in one game, and the total number of medals paid out or the number acquired in the bonus state. Various game information is displayed, such as information on the winning combination in the current game, and information suggesting how to press the stop button B1, stop button B2, and stop button B3 related to the payout of medals.

The game information display section DS includes a main control display device 500 consisting of a 7-segment display, and when a specified number of medals are inserted and the start lever SL is operated, a winning result is announced in the current game. When a notification display, which is a display corresponding to a winning combination command, which is a control signal created based on winning information, which is information on the winning combination, is displayed, and the first reel R1 to third reel R3 stop after the notification display is displayed. At the end of the notification display, the number of medals paid out or the number of medals acquired is displayed. In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a notification display is executed in which each segment of the main control display device 500 lights up and goes out in a display mode according to the winning combination command.

In addition, the main control display device 500 shows dots on a 7-segment display, and an advantageous section is started by the AT control means 200 (see FIG. 2), which will be described later. A section notification section 500A is provided that lights up when the expected value is 1 or more. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of sound devices 340 for performing effects using sound are provided on the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. The audio device 340 outputs various sounds for assisting the game and enlivening the game.

The lower front door DD is provided with various operating means. The operation means include a single bet button BT for inserting one medal and a max bet button MB for inserting a prescribed number of medals, as input operation means for performing an operation for inserting credited (accumulated) medals. A start lever SL serves as a game start operation means for causing the player to execute a start operation that is a trigger for starting a game by rotating the first reel R1 to third reel R3, and a first lever SL that is rotationally driven by a stepping motor. Stop buttons B1 to B3 as stop operation means for causing the player to perform a stop operation that causes each of the reels R1 to third reel R3 to stop, and a settlement button BS for settling credited medals. Also provided.

In addition, a medal payout port MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the bottom of the lower front door DD, and the number of medals depending on the result of the game is paid out from the medal payout port MO to the medal tray MP. ing. In addition, if the settlement button BS is pressed while credited medals are stored in the gaming machine, the number of credits (the number of credited medals) will be sent from the hopper unit 320 as the settlement button BS is pressed. A settlement process is executed to pay out the number of medals, and the medals are paid out from the medal payout port MO to the medal receiving tray MP.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment. The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is controlled by a game control means 10 as a control board. The game control means 10 receives input signals from input means such as a medal insertion switch 210, a bet switch 220, a start switch 230, a stop switch 240, a setting change switch 250, and a reset switch 260 as a plurality of operation detection means, and starts playing the game. It performs various calculations for executing the above, and controls the operation of output means such as the production device 300, reel unit 310, hopper unit 320, main control display device 500, etc. based on the calculation results.

The game control means 10 also includes a setting change means 100, an input reception means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, and a game state. It includes a transition control means 170, a performance control means 180, a storage means 190, and an assist time control means (AT control means) 200. Each means constituting the game control means 10 reads and executes each control program stored in advance in the storage means 190 when executing each control process.

The setting change means 100 performs control to change the setting values stored in the setting value storage means 191 of the storage means 190 (setting change control). The setting change means 100 accepts an input signal from a reset switch 260 provided in the power supply device in a setting change permission state in which the setting change switch 250 is in the ON state to permit setting changes. Each time, the setting values stored in the setting value storage means 191 are cyclically changed in the order of setting 1 → setting 2 . . . setting 6 → setting 1 → . In addition, in the slot machine 1, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 191 is determined based on the start signal from the start switch 230 activated by the operation of the start lever SL in the setting change permission state. end. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of some of the winning areas that can be won in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 is changed according to the setting value determined in the setting value storage means 191. Ru. In other words, the setting changing means 100 is configured to be able to change a setting value that is a value that can change the probability of winning a winning combination in the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means 120.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the setting change control by the setting change means 100 is executed, the control related to the gaming state performed by the game state transition control means 170 and the advantageous control performed by the AT control means 200. It is configured so that the control related to the section is initialized, the gaming state is set to a non-replay time (hereinafter, replay time is also referred to as "RT") state, which will be described later, and the normal section is set. has been done. Therefore, the slot machine 1 is configured so that the control regarding the auxiliary game that was being executed by the AT control means 200 before the setting change is also initialized. On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, when the power supply to the game control means 10 is cut off (power outage) and then the power supply is restarted, the game state transition control means 170 executes control related to the game state. The AT control means 200 is also configured to restart the control related to the advantageous section from the state before the power cut. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, when a power outage occurs and the power supply is resumed after that, the control regarding the auxiliary game that was being executed by the AT control means 200 before the power outage also maintains the state before the power outage. is configured to be

The input reception means 105 performs a process of validating the game start operation on the start lever SL based on the insertion of medals equivalent to the specified number of inputs (3 pieces) within the input reception period for accepting the insertion of medals. conduct. Specifically, when medals are inserted into the medal slot MI (see FIG. 1), the medal insertion switch 210 is activated, and the insertion acceptance means 105 accepts the number of medals inserted up to the specified number. Set the medal to the inserted state. In addition, when a bet operation is executed in which the single bet button BT or the max bet button MB is pressed while medals are credited, the bet switch 220 is activated, and the insertion receiving means 105 receives the prescribed number of bets. Set the credited medals to the input state with a limit of .

Note that in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL, which is activated based on the insertion of a prescribed number of medals, is accepted as the player's operation to start the game, and the first This serves as a trigger for starting the rotation of reels R1 to third reel R3, and also serves as a trigger for internal lottery means 120, which will be described later, to execute an internal lottery.

The random number generation means 110 is means for generating random numbers for lottery. Note that in this embodiment, "random numbers" include not only values that occur randomly in a mathematical sense, but also numbers that are actually generated regularly because the acquisition timing is irregular. Also included are values that can function as random numbers.

The internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery for determining the validity of a winning combination based on a start signal output when a player performs a start operation on the start lever SL and a start switch 230 detects the start operation. This means performs lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

In the lottery table selection process, which of the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage means 192 of the storage means 190 is used for the internal lottery is selected based on the current gaming state. do. In each internal lottery table, each of the multiple random numbers (for example, 65,536 random numbers from 0 to 65,535) is associated with various winnings such as replay, small winnings, and bonuses, and non-winnings (losses). .

In addition, in the following description, a bonus means a winning combination that activates an accessory or an accessory continuous activation device when won, and a bonus is activated when a bonus is won and an accessory or accessory continuous activation device is activated. The bonus state means a state in which the accessory or the accessory continuous activation device is activated.

In the random number determination process, based on the start signal output from the start switch 230, random numbers (random numbers for lottery) generated by the random number generation means 110 for each game are acquired, and the acquired random numbers are used as internal numbers selected in the lottery table selection process. It is compared with the lottery table and it is determined whether or not the winning combination has been won based on the comparison result.

In the lottery flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination is changed from an unestablished state (first flag state, OFF state) to an established state (second flag state). , ON state). In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, the lottery flags corresponding to each of the two or more winning combinations are set to an established state. Note that the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a lottery flag (carryover flag) that allows the successful state to be carried over to subsequent games until a prize is won, and a lottery flag that does not carry over the successful state to subsequent games regardless of whether or not a prize is won. A lottery flag (non-carryover flag) that is reset to a non-established state is provided. Further, the lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage means 193 of the storage means 190.

The reel control means 130 rotates the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on the output of a start signal from the start switch 230, which is activated when the player performs a start operation on the start lever SL. Then, reel rotation control is executed to control the rotation mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. In addition, when the rotation state of the first reel R1 to third reel R3 becomes a rotation state in which they rotate steadily at a predetermined speed (for example, about 80 rpm), the reel control means 130 controls the stop button B1 corresponding to each reel. - Execute control to enable the stop operation detected by the stop switch 240 when the stop button B3 is pressed. Then, when a reel stop signal is output from the stop switch 240 that detected the stop operation, the reel control means 130 controls each reel of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 corresponding to the stop switch 240 that detected the stop operation. Performs control to stop (reel stop control).

In the following description, when the reel control means 130 starts the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 and the player presses each of the valid stop buttons B1 to B3, the first press The operation is also referred to as a first stop operation, the second press operation as a second stop operation, and the third press operation as a third stop operation.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are set for a predetermined period from the time when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed (the time when the stop switch 240 detects a stop operation). By the time 190 ms has elapsed, the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped. Here, if the rotating reels are to be stopped within 190ms from the time the stop button is pressed, the stopping position of each rotating reel is determined from the diameter and rotational speed of each reel, and the reel stops from the time the stop button is pressed. It is configured so that it can rotate up to four frames.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a total of 5 frames are displayed for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, from the frame displayed on the effective line L1 at the time the stop button is pressed until the frame rotates 4 frames. , it is a range (draw-in range) in which symbols can be drawn onto the active line L1.

When executing the reel stop control, the reel control means 130 performs a pull-in process in which the rotating reels are stopped so that the winning combinations for which the lottery flag is set to the established state can be won as much as possible, and a pull-in process in which the lottery flag is set to the non-established state. Logic calculation that determines the stopping position of the spinning reel based on a preset priority order using a logic calculation that includes a kicking process that stops the spinning reel so that the combination that is set to be established cannot be won. and a table reference process for determining the stop position of the rotating reel by referring to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 194 of the storage means 190, thereby stopping the rotating reel. A symbol is displayed on the active line L1 (hereinafter, stopping the rotating reels by reel stop control and displaying a symbol on the active line L1 is also referred to as "stop display").

In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when multiple types of small winning combinations are won in the internal lottery, the priority of the stop position candidates is determined according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line L1. There are two methods: one is to determine the priority according to the number of medals to be paid out (number priority control), and the other is to determine the priority according to the number of medals to be paid out based on a predetermined payout for the small winning combination (number priority control). However, when executing the number priority control, if small winning combinations with the same payout are won twice, the priority of the stop position candidates where each small winning combination can be won will be the same. be treated.

The winning determining means 140 performs winning determining processing to determine whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stopping manner of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, while referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 195 of the storage means 190, when all of the first reel R1 to third reel R3 have stopped, the winning determination table is displayed on the active line L1. It is determined whether each of the symbol combinations shown is a winning form of a predetermined combination. Then, a winning determination table is created so that it is possible to determine whether or not a bonus, replay, or small role has been won (hereinafter referred to as "winning determination") based on the symbol combinations displayed on the active line L1 when each reel is stopped. Provided. In addition, in the following description, the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the winning combination will also be described as the "winning symbol combination."

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, each process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140 in the winning determining process. As for each process executed based on the determination result of a winning combination, for example, when a minor winning combination is won, a process of determining the number of medals to be paid out by the payout control means 150 is performed, and when a replay is won, a process is performed to determine the number of medals to be paid out. This causes the replay processing means 160 to perform a process to be executed without consuming medals in the next game, and when a winning combination such as a bonus that triggers a change in the game state is won, the game state transition control means 170 changes the game state. Processing to migrate is performed.

The payout control means 150 performs payout processing regarding payout of medals according to game results. Specifically, when a small role wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each role, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are sent to the payout device. Control is performed to cause the hopper unit 320 to dispense.

The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out the number of medals instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is equipped with a payout medal detection switch 325 that is activated every time one medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is configured to be able to manage the number of medals actually paid out from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. Note that when crediting of medals is permitted, instead of actually dispensing medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits (credited A process of virtually paying out medals is performed by performing a credit addition process of adding the number of payouts to the number of medals.

The replay processing means 160 determines that the winning determination means 140 has stopped displaying a symbol combination indicating a winning replay among the plurality of types of replay combinations described later on the active line L1, and when the replay wins, A replay process (re-game process) is performed to set a preparation state in which the next game can be played without requiring the insertion of medals. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a replay wins, an automatic insertion process is performed in which a prescribed number of medals are automatically inserted without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). Then, with the same active line L1 as in the previous game set, the player waits for the next start operation on the start lever SL.

The gaming state transition control means 170 performs processing for shifting the gaming state between a plurality of gaming states and processing related to activation and termination of a bonus. Here, one condition may be determined as the transition condition for each gaming state, or a plurality of conditions may be determined. If multiple conditions are set, the game will be terminated based on the fulfillment of any one of the multiple predetermined conditions, or the fulfillment of all of the multiple predetermined conditions. The state can be transferred to another gaming state.

Based on the performance data stored in the performance control data storage means 196, the performance control means 180, for example, performs image and video performance using the display device 330 as a performance display device, or performs the performance using the audio device 340. Controls effects related to games such as sound effects. Specifically, when a player operates each component of the slot machine 1, such as inserting a medal, operating the single bet button BT, max bet button MB, start lever SL, and stop buttons B1 to B3, and when playing a game. When a game event such as a change in state occurs, the lamps and LEDs turn on or blink, the sound device 340 outputs sound, and the first reel R1 to third reel R3 are turned on while the start signal is output from the start switch 230. By executing performances using the first reel R1 to third reel R3 that delay the start of rotation, execution control of performances to enliven the game and performances to assist the game is performed.

Further, the effect control means 180 causes each component forming the effect device 300 to execute a effect based on each effect state. In this embodiment, the performance control means 180 acquires random numbers from the random number storage area of the random number generation means 110 for each lottery process using random numbers, and selects a plurality of performance lottery numbers stored in the performance control data storage means 196. Among the tables, each lottery process is executed using a performance lottery table necessary for each lottery process.

In this embodiment, when the AT control means 200 executes the winning assistance, the effect control means 180 controls the content to be notified by the winning assistance (for example, notification of the correct batting order when winning the winning area "batting order bell 1", etc.). A prize-winning auxiliary performance to be notified by a performance using a performance device 300 is executed.

The AT control means 200 is based on an advantageous period (advantageous period), which is a period (period) in which an auxiliary game that can execute a winning assistance that assists in winning a specific winning combination, and the result of an internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120. The AT control data storage means 197 stores the control related to the transition between the normal section (non-advantageous period, non-advantageous section), which is the section (period) in which the game in which the control related to the auxiliary game is not executed. Execute using current data. The AT control data storage means 197 stores an advantageous section transition lottery table used in an advantageous section transition lottery to determine whether or not to start an advantageous section in a normal section, and an AT state and a non-AT state to be executed within an advantageous section. Data (various flags, counters, etc. to be set to ON state or OFF state in predetermined control processing) used in various controls regarding multiple types of performance states including .

The AT control means 200 sets the performance state to the AT state (assist time state) under predetermined conditions in the advantageous section, and makes it possible to win the specific winning combination on the main control display device 500 consisting of a 7-segment display. By displaying information (an example of operation instruction information) corresponding to the operation order (correct batting order) of the stop buttons B1 to B3, winning assistance (correct batting order notification) to assist in winning a specific combination is performed. Further, in the slot machine 1, when the AT control means 200 executes the winning assistance, the presentation control means 180 executes the winning assistance performance in which an indicator corresponding to the correct batting order is displayed on the display device 330. In this way, in the slot machine 1, in the AT state, the operation modes of the stop buttons B1 to B3 are notified by winning assistance, so that an auxiliary game (AT game, notification game) that is advantageous to the player is executed. Ru.

More specifically, the AT control means 200 ends the advantageous section and starts the normal section from the next game when a predetermined end condition for ending the advantageous section, which will be described later, is satisfied, and also controls various flags set within the advantageous section, A termination process is executed as a predetermined initialization process, which is a process of initializing information regarding advantageous sections such as numerical values. Further, the AT control means 200 lights up the section notification unit 500A when the expected medal acquisition value becomes 1 or more by starting the advantageous section and executing the winning assistance. For this reason, the AT control means 200 is configured to be able to turn off the section notification section 500A when the winning assistance is not executed even if the advantageous section has started.

The AT control means 200 sets the value "1500" as an initial value in the first advantageous section counter 197a in a game in which an advantageous section has started, and sets the value corresponding to one game every time one game is executed. A certain value "1" is subtracted from the value (stored value) stored in the first advantageous section counter 197a, and a game number update process is executed in which the stored value of the first advantageous section counter 197a is cumulatively updated by decrement. Further, the AT control means 200 performs a differential number update process of cumulatively recording a value obtained by subtracting the number of medals paid out by the number of inserted medals (difference number) in the second advantageous section counter 197b from the game in which the advantageous section has started. Execute.

The AT control means 200 of the present embodiment has a value of "1" which is a value corresponding to one game every time one game is executed, in any gaming state when controlling in an advantageous section. '', the number of games is updated by cumulatively subtracting (updating) the value stored in the first advantageous section counter 197a, and the value corresponding to the difference in the number of medals is cumulatively updated to the value stored in the second advantageous section counter 197b. Execute the difference number update process.

Here, in the differential number update process for updating the memory value of the second advantageous section counter 197b, the AT control means 200 updates the second advantageous section counter 197b because the number of medals paid out in the game is less than the specified number of inputs. When the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b becomes less than the value "0" when the stored value is subtracted, the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b is set to the value "0". Thereby, the AT control means 200 can fix the value when the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b becomes the lowest point to the value "0", so that the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b can be fixed to the value "0". In the control process using the , it is no longer necessary to vary the value serving as the determination threshold according to the specific numerical value at the lowest point, and the load on the control process using the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b is reduced. be able to.

The AT control means 200 controls the timing when 1500 games have been played, that is, when the stored value of the first advantageous section counter 197a becomes the first value "0" or when the most medals are consumed in the advantageous section. If the player obtains more than 2,400 medals from 197b, that is, if the value stored in the second advantageous section counter 197b becomes "2401" from the lowest value (lowest point), the advantageous section starts. It is determined that a specific end condition is satisfied as a predetermined end condition for ending the game, and a predetermined end process is executed to end the advantageous section and start a normal section from the next game.

In a predetermined termination process, the AT control means 200 initializes all information used in various control processes in the advantageous section, such as each flag set to the ON state in the advantageous section and the value set in the advantageous section. Note that the AT control means 200 can end the advantageous section even when a preset predetermined end condition (normal end condition) other than the specific end condition is satisfied, and even when the normal end condition is satisfied. Execute termination processing. Details of the normal termination conditions set by the AT control means 200 of this embodiment will be described later.

2. Configurations included in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment Next, details of each configuration included in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

<Internal lottery means>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing internal lottery tables A to C, which are internal lottery tables selected in each gaming state in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment. Internal lottery table A is selected when the gaming state is a non-RT state. In the internal lottery table A, random numbers correspond to the winning area for winning a minor prize, the winning area for winning a minor prize and bonus at the same time, the winning area for winning a bonus, and the winning area for winning a replay. It is configured so that you can win either a small prize, a replay, or a bonus. Furthermore, in the internal lottery table A, the probability of winning a replay is set to approximately 1/7.3.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is equipped with a regular big bonus (hereinafter, regular big bonus is also referred to as "RBB") as a bonus that is a continuous operating device related to the first type special bonus, and a winning area " RBB is established by winning either the "RBB & 1-card combination" or the winning area "RBB".

Internal lottery table B is selected when the player wins RBB in the non-RT state and is in the bonus established state, which is a gaming state that is transitioned to when RBB is set to the established state. In the internal lottery table B, the random numbers that were associated with the minor prizes in the internal lottery table A and the random numbers that were associated with the winning areas where the minor prizes and bonuses overlap and win are associated with the minor prizes. The random numbers associated with replays in internal lottery table A are associated with replays.

Internal lottery table C is selected in the bonus state, which is the gaming state to which the player is transferred when RBB wins and RBB is activated. The internal lottery table C is set so that the winning probability of the minor winning combination is higher than the winning probability of the minor winning combination set in either the internal lottery table A or the internal lottery table B.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the small winning combinations (hereinafter referred to as "winning combinations") that can be won in the case of winning in the internal lottery are Bell A, Bell B, 1-card winning combination A to 1-card winning combination F, and rare winning combination. The winning areas (winning modes) for small roles where multiple types of winning roles overlap are the winning areas "Batting Order Bell 1" to "Batting Order Bell 12" and the winning area "RBB&1". A winning area "1 piece winning combination", a winning area "JAC1", and a winning area "JAC2" are set. Here, the "batting order" means the order in which pressing operations are performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3. Furthermore, in the following description, the timing at which the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed is also referred to as "pressing timing."

The winning area "Batting order Bell 1" to the winning area "Batting order Bell 6" is a winning area where Bell A and at least one of the 1-card role A to 1-card role F can be won in duplicate, and each winning area can be won in duplicate. The roles are structured differently. In the winning area "batting order Bell 1" to the winning area "batting order Bell 6", batting orders (correct batting orders) that make Bell A possible to win are set. When the winning area "batting order Bell 1" to the winning area "batting order Bell 6" is won, in slot machine 1, if stop button B1 to stop button B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, Bell A wins and the correct answer Stop button B1 to stop button B3 are pressed in a batting order different from the batting order (incorrect batting order), and the pressing timing is the timing at which any of the winning 1-card combinations A to 1-card combination F can be won. In this case, any one of the winning 1-card winning combinations A to 1-card winning F will win, and any of the winning 1-card winning combinations A to 1-card winning F with an incorrect batting order and a winning press timing will not be able to win. If the timing is right, none of the winning hands will win (non-winning).

The winning area "Batting order Bell 7" to the winning area "Batting order Bell 12" is a winning area where Bell B and at least one of the 1-card role A to 1-card role F are won multiple times, and each winning area is a winning area where multiple wins are possible. The roles are structured differently. In the winning area "batting order Bell 7" to the winning area "batting order Bell 12", batting orders (correct batting orders) that make Bell B possible to win are set. When the winning area "batting order bell 7" to winning area "batting order bell 12" is won, in slot machine 1, if stop button B1 to stop button B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, bell B wins and the correct answer Stop button B1 to stop button B3 are pressed in a batting order different from the batting order (incorrect batting order), and the pressing timing is the timing at which any of the winning 1-card combinations A to 1-card combination F can be won. In this case, any one of the winning 1-card winning combinations A to 1-card winning F will win, and any of the winning 1-card winning combinations A to 1-card winning F with an incorrect batting order and a winning press timing will not be able to win. If the timing is right, none of the winning hands will win (non-winning).

The winning area "RBB & 1-card combination" is an area where RBB and 1-card combinations A to 1-card combination F are won in duplicate. When winning the winning area "RBB & 1-card role", in the slot machine 1, the timing at which the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed is at the timing when any of the winning 1-card roles A to 1-card role F can be won. In some cases, any one of the winning 1-card roles A to 1-card role F wins a prize, and any of the 1-card roles A to 1-card role F that have an incorrect batting order and a winning press timing win a prize. If the timing is such that it is not possible to win, it becomes a failure (non-winning) in which neither role wins.

The winning area "1-card role" is the same small role as the winning area "RBB & 1-card role", and the 1-card role A to 1 is won at the same timing as the stop button B1 to stop button B3. If the timing is such that any one of the winning combinations F can be won, any one of the winning 1-card winning combinations A to 1-card winning F wins a prize, and the one card that is in the incorrect batting order and is pressed at the winning timing. If the timing is such that any one of the winning combinations A to 1-card winning combination F cannot be won, it will be a missed prize (non-winning) in which none of the winning combinations will be won. This is a winning area, and the difference is whether or not RBB is included in the lottery.

The winning area "Rare Role" is configured so that if you win the rare role and the timing of pressing the stop button B3 is appropriate, you can win the rare role. If the timing is such that it is not possible, the player will be left out (non-winning) and will not win any of the winning hands. Note that the internal lottery means 120 of the present embodiment determines that the probability of winning the winning area "rare prize" is higher than the probability of winning in any of the winning prizes including other minor prizes, regarding the winning probability of each winning format including the minor prize. It is configured as a so-called rare role, which has a lower probability than the probability.

Next, the winning area including replay will be explained. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a winning area "normal replay" and a winning area "rare replay" are set as winning areas including only replays.

The winning area "Normal Replay" is a winning area set in each of Internal Lottery Table A and Internal Lottery Table B, and is configured so that you can win the regular replay and win the regular replay regardless of the batting order or press timing. ing.

The winning area "Rare Replay" is a winning area that is set in each of internal lottery table A and internal lottery table B for winning Rare Replay, and is configured so that Rare Replay can be won regardless of the batting order or press timing. ing. Note that the internal lottery means 120 of this embodiment determines that the probability of winning in the winning area "Rare Replay" is lower than the probability of winning in the winning area "Normal Replay" regarding the winning probability of each winning mode including replay. It is configured as a so-called rare replay.

Here, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, RBB is a winning combination that is associated with a flag that allows carryover, and the small winning combination and replay are associated with a flag that cannot be carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when a winning area including RBB is won in the internal lottery, the state of establishment of the lottery flag of the winning RBB is carried over until RBB wins. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine the validity of the small winning combination and replay even in games where the established state of the RBB lottery flag is carried over. In other words, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game where the established state of the RBB lottery flag is carried over, if a small role or replay is won, the lottery flag of the already won RBB and the small prize won in the internal lottery are Lottery flags corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations consisting of winning combinations and replay lottery flags are set to an established state.

<Reel control means>
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in any gaming state, the priority order of the winning combinations to be stopped on the active line L1 in the reel stop control is set in the order of "Replay>Small winning combination>Bonus". It is being In other words, when a bonus and a minor prize or a bonus and a replay are won at the same time, the reel control means 130 executes a stop control that gives priority to the bonus and wins the minor prize or the replay.

<Dividends for small roles>
In this embodiment, the payouts for Bell A and Bell B are set to a payout number (for example, 10 coins) that is greater than the prescribed number of coins to be put in (3 coins). Further, the payouts for the one-card combination A to one-card combination F and the rare combination are set to a payout number (for example, one) that is smaller than the specified number of inputs.

<Game state transition control means>
FIG. 4(A) is a state transition diagram showing game states that can be transitioned from each gaming state in the control related to the transition of gaming states executed by the gaming state transition control means 170 of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4(A), the non-RT state is a gaming state (initial gaming state, normal gaming state) that corresponds to the initial state among multiple types of gaming states, and the bonus is not activated or established. It is in a non-bonus state. In the non-RT state, the game state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to execute an internal lottery using the internal lottery table A in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1/7.3.

The bonus established state is a gaming state that is entered when either the winning area "RBB" or the winning area "RBB & 1-card combination" is won in the internal lottery in the non-RT state, and RBB is set to the established state. In the bonus established state, the game state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to execute an internal lottery using an internal lottery table B in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1/7.3.

The bonus state is a gaming state that is entered when the RBB is won and the RBB is activated. In the bonus state, the gaming state transition control means 170 determines whether the termination condition of the operating RBB is satisfied based on the total number of medals that have been paid out, and determines whether the termination condition of the operating RBB is satisfied based on the total number of medals that have been paid out, and determines whether or not the termination condition of the operating RBB is satisfied based on the total number of medals that have been paid out. ) is paid out, the bonus state is ended by terminating the operation of the RBB, and the gaming state is transferred to a non-RT state which is a non-bonus state. In the bonus state, the game state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to execute an internal lottery using the internal lottery table C.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the internal lottery table C, there is a winning area "JAC1" where you can win all the minor roles of Bell A, Bell B, 1-card role A to 1-card role F, and rare role, and 1-card role A. ~Random numbers are associated with the winning area "JAC2" where all 1-card roles of the 1-card role F and the rare role are won.

The bonus state will be explained in detail using FIG. 3. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning the winning area "JAC1" or the winning area "JAC2" in the bonus state where the internal lottery table C is selected is as follows: The probability of winning any of the winning areas including the winning area is higher, that is, the probability of winning a minor prize in the bonus state is higher than the probability of winning any of the minor prizes in the gaming state when RBB is not activated other than the bonus state. is set to . In addition, the probability of winning in the winning area "JAC1" in internal lottery table C is the probability of winning in each of the winning areas "batting order bell 1" to "batting order bell 12" in internal lottery table A and internal lottery table B. is set to a higher probability.

Because of this configuration, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has higher winning probabilities for all minor prizes in the bonus state than in the non-RT state, which is when the bonus is not activated, and in the bonus established state. At the same time, the system is configured so that the probability of winning any of the small prizes also increases.

Also, in the slot machine 1, in the bonus state, the probability of winning in the winning area "JAC1" is higher than the probability of winning in any of the winning areas "batting order bell 1" to "batting order bell 6" (the probability of winning in the winning area "batting order bell 6"). 1" to winning area "batting order bell 6") and winning area "batting order bell 7" to winning area "batting order bell 12" (winning area "batting order bell 7") ” ~ Winning probability that is the sum of the winning probabilities for each winning area “Batting order Bell 12”), and the probability of winning in any of the winning areas “Batting order Bell 1” ~ Winning area “Batting order Bell 12” (Winning area The probability of winning is the sum of the winning probabilities of "batting order bell 1" to winning area "batting order bell 12").

In this way, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has multiple types of first small winning combinations (Bell A, Bell B) that are set to pay out more than the number of game value inputs required to start the game. Multiple types of first winning modes (winning area "batting order bell 1" to winning area "batting order bell 12") in which wins overlap with other minor roles without overlapping with each other, and multiple types of first minor roles overlapping with other minor roles. The internal lottery means 120 has a second winning mode (winning area "JAC1") in which a prize is won, and the internal lottery means 120 makes it possible for a plurality of types of first winning modes to exist in the normal gaming state (non-RT state) and the bonus established state. The system is configured to perform an internal lottery in such a way that there is a second winning mode in the bonus state. In addition, in the slot machine 1, the probability of winning the second winning mode in the internal lottery in the bonus state is higher than the probability of winning one of the plurality of first winning modes in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state and the bonus established state. The winning probabilities of all small winning combinations in the internal lottery in the bonus state are lower than the winning probabilities of all the small winnings in the internal lottery in the normal game state and the bonus established state.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the expected value of the medal acquisition rate is less than 100% in the bonus state.

Here, in a game state other than the bonus state, when a winning area "batting order bell 1" to "batting order bell 12" is won, unless the stop button B1 to stop button B3 is pressed in the correct batting order, the bell A, the bell Since the configuration does not allow Bell B to win, the probability that either Bell A or Bell B will win is limited to the case where you can press stop button B1 to stop button B3 in the correct batting order from the six types of batting orders. be done. On the other hand, when an AT game is executed in which winning assistance control is executed by the AT control means 200 (described later), the correct batting order is announced when winning areas "batting order bell 1" to "batting order bell 12" are won. Therefore, the probability that either Bell A or Bell B will win can be increased up to six times as compared to the case where the winning assistance control is not executed.

As described above, in this embodiment, two types of winning combinations, Bell A and Bell B, are set as winning combinations (specific combinations) that pay out more medals than the prescribed number of medals that are won when a stop operation is performed in the correct batting order. ing. Then, the probability of obtaining a winning pattern including a specific combination in a bonus state is compressed to approximately 1/2 of the probability of obtaining a winning pattern including a specific combination in a gaming state other than the bonus state. By configuring this way, an internal lottery is performed with a mode in which N types of specific combinations are won without duplication in gaming states other than the bonus state, and N types of specific combinations are won in duplicate in the bonus state. By conducting an internal lottery with a mode in which the winning pattern is set, the probability of obtaining a winning pattern including a specific combination in a bonus state is reduced to approximately 1/N of the probability of obtaining a winning pattern including a specific combination in a gaming state other than the bonus state. Can be compressed. As a result, it is possible to design the medal acquisition performance related to AT games while lowering the lower limit of the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state to less than 100%. The degree of freedom in design can be dramatically improved.

<AT control means>
FIG. 4(B) is a state transition diagram showing details of the normal section and advantageous section controlled by the AT control means 200 of this embodiment, and the performance state controlled during the advantageous section.

As described above, the normal period is a period in which control regarding the auxiliary game based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 is not executed. In a game within the normal section, the AT control means 200 ends the normal section and starts an advantageous section based on the winning area won by the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 and the gaming state when the game is started. An advantageous section lottery is executed to determine whether or not to proceed.

In the advantageous section lottery, the AT control means 200 first retrieves data from the AT control data storage means 197 in which "start of advantageous section" and "loss (non-winning)" are associated with each of a plurality of random numbers. Obtain an advantageous section transition lottery table that is a table. Then, the AT control means 200 obtains a random number from the random number generation means 110, compares the obtained random number with the advantageous section transition lottery table, and determines whether to start the advantageous section based on the comparison result.

The AT control means 200 performs an advantageous section lottery so that the probability of winning the winning area won in the internal lottery and the winning probability of "start of advantageous section" in the advantageous section lottery becomes 1/17500 or more. Execute. The AT control means 200 of this embodiment performs an internal lottery in a non-RT state and a bonus established state to select winning areas "batting order bell 1" to winning areas "batting order bell 12", winning areas "rare combination", and winning areas "normal replay". , If the winning area "Rare Replay" is won, the advantageous section lottery is executed, and when the winning area is won in another winning area, the advantageous section lottery is not executed. Further, the AT control means 200 executes an advantageous section lottery in which the "beginning of an advantageous section" is won with a probability of approximately 100%.

In the advantageous section, the AT control means 200 has a plurality of performance states including a normal non-AT state, a first CZ state, and a second CZ state as a non-AT state in which no auxiliary game is executed, and executes the auxiliary game. It has a possible AT state. Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the stay ratio in the advantageous section in the entire game can be 70% or more.

The normal non-AT state is a performance state (normal performance state) corresponding to a normal state among a plurality of types of performance states, which is set when the state has not transitioned to another performance state. When the production state shifts to the normal non-AT state, the AT control means 200 sets the non-AT game number counter 197c to the value "700" as an initial value. In the normal non-AT state, the AT control means 200 executes a decrement update of subtracting the stored value of the non-AT game number counter 197c by a value "1" corresponding to one game each time a game is executed.

In the normal non-AT state, when the stored value of the non-AT game counter 197c becomes less than or equal to the value "500", that is, after 200 games have been played in the normal non-AT state, the AT control means 200 controls the following: A first CZ lottery is executed to decide whether to shift the performance state to the first CZ state or not when the winning area "rare combination" is won in the internal lottery and when the winning area "rare replay" is won. In other words, the normal non-AT state is configured as a performance state that continues for at least 200 games when the advantageous section does not end.

The AT control means 200 normally enters the non-AT state when the "transition to the first CZ state" is won in the first CZ lottery and when the stored value of the non-AT game number counter 197c becomes "0". It is determined that the condition for transition to the first CZ state (first condition) is satisfied, and the performance state is transitioned from the normal non-AT state to the first CZ state.

In addition, in the normal non-AT state, the AT control means 200 controls the first CZ middle point counter 197d when winning the winning area "Rare" in the internal lottery and when winning the winning area "Rare Replay". It is configured to execute a first CZ point addition lottery to determine whether or not to add a value determined by a lottery to a stored value. The AT control means 200 determines to add any value in the range of value "1" to value "3" to the first CZ middle point counter 197d in the first CZ middle point addition lottery.

In this embodiment, the AT control means 200 controls the first CZ medium point counter 197d every time the winning area "Rare combination" or the winning area "Rare Replay" is won until the transition from the normal non-AT state to the first CZ state. It is configured so that stored values can be added, and the stored values of the first CZ middle point counter 197d can be accumulated while the normal non-AT state continues. This normal non-AT state constitutes the first state in this embodiment, and the stored value of the first CZ middle point counter 197d constitutes information regarding benefits.

The first CZ state is a performance state that transitions to when the stored value of the non-AT game number counter 197c becomes "0" in the normal non-AT state, and winning assistance, which is an advantageous benefit for the player, is executed. This is a performance state that is more advantageous than the normal non-AT state, which can be transitioned to the AT state. This first CZ state that transitions from the normal non-AT state constitutes the second state and the first specific effect state in this embodiment.

AT control means 200 sets a value corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) in a CZ end determination counter (not shown) of AT control data storage means 197 at the start of the first CZ state, and when the game is executed. Each time a CZ end determination counter is played, a decrement update is performed in which the stored value of the CZ end determination counter is subtracted by a value "1" corresponding to one game.

The AT control means 200 is configured to perform an AT lottery during the first CZ to determine whether or not to move to the AT state every game until ten games are played in the first CZ state. has been done. In the first CZ medium AT lottery, the AT control means 200 refers to the stored value of the first CZ medium point counter 197d that has accumulated the stored value in the normal non-AT state, and determines the lottery table to be used in the first CZ medium AT lottery.

Specifically, the AT control means 200 stores the value stored in the AT control data storage means 197 when the stored value of the first CZ middle point counter 197d is within the range of value "0" to value "30". If it is determined that the first lottery table among the plurality of lottery tables is to be used in the first CZ medium AT lottery, and the stored value of the first CZ medium point counter 197d is a value within the range of value "31" to value "60", It is determined that the second lottery table among the plurality of lottery tables stored in the AT control data storage means 197 is to be used in the AT lottery during the first CZ, and the stored value of the point counter 197d during the first CZ is a value of "61" or more. If so, it is determined that the third lottery table among the plurality of lottery tables stored in the AT control data storage means 197 will be used in the AT lottery during the first CZ.

Here, the first lottery table to the third lottery table are lottery tables with different probabilities of winning "transition to AT state" in the first CZ AT lottery, and "first lottery table < second lottery table". The table is configured such that the probability of winning "transition to AT state" increases in the order of table<third lottery table. In other words, the first CZ state is configured such that the more the stored value of the first CZ middle point counter 197d is accumulated in the first CZ middle point addition lottery in the normal non-AT state, the higher the probability of transition to the AT state becomes.

If "transition to AT state" is won in the AT lottery during the 1st CZ before 10 games are played in the 1st CZ state, the AT control means 200 executes 10 games from the start of the 1st CZ state. After that, the presentation state is transferred from the first CZ state to the AT state. Further, the AT control means 200 controls the transition to the AT state in the game where the player wins the "transition to AT state" in the AT lottery during the first CZ, and 10 games are played until the first CZ state ends. executes a first benefit award lottery regarding the award of a different benefit. The AT control means 200 of the present embodiment, as the first award lottery, sets an initial value to an AT end determination counter (not shown) that counts the period during which the AT state continues at the start of the AT state transitioning from the first CZ state. An initial game number addition lottery is executed to determine the value to be added (additional) by lottery.

The AT control means 200 of this embodiment is configured to win the "transition to AT state" in the AT lottery during the first CZ, and to receive the first benefit in every game until the first CZ state ends after 10 games have been played. Execute the grant lottery. In addition, the AT control means 200 wins the "transition to AT state" in the AT lottery during the 1st CZ, and selects the winning area in the internal lottery among the games played until the 1st CZ state ends after 10 games are played. It is configured to execute the first bonus award lottery when winning the "rare role" or the winning area "rare replay", that is, to execute the first bonus award lottery with reference to the winning area won in the internal lottery. You can leave it there. In addition, the benefits awarded in the first bonus lottery are not limited to the addition of the initial number of games in the AT state, but also the addition of the number of times one set of AT states is executed from the time the start condition is met until the end condition is met. (number of sets in stock), and the specific content of the benefit is not limited to this embodiment.

On the other hand, if the "transition to AT state" is not won in the AT lottery during the first CZ before the 10 games are played in the first CZ state, the AT control means 200 determines that the conditions for transition to the AT state are satisfied. It is determined that the second condition of not being played is satisfied, and after 10 games have been played from the start of the first CZ state, it is determined that the normal ending condition among the ending conditions of the advantageous section is satisfied, and the advantageous section is ended. Then, a predetermined end process is executed to start the normal section from the next game.

The second CZ state is a production state that is set when transitioning from a normal section to an advantageous section, and is more effective than the normal non-AT state in which the player can shift to the AT state where winning assistance, which is an advantageous benefit for the player, is executed. This is an advantageous performance situation. The second CZ state that is set when the normal section shifts to the advantageous section constitutes the third state and the second specific performance state in this embodiment.

AT control means 200 sets a value corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 32 games) in a CZ end determination counter (not shown) of AT control data storage means 197 at the start of the second CZ state, and when the game is executed. Each time a CZ end determination counter is played, a decrement update is performed in which the stored value of the CZ end determination counter is subtracted by a value "1" corresponding to one game.

The AT control means 200 is configured to execute a second CZ AT lottery for determining whether or not to move to the AT state in a game where the second CZ state has started. In the second AT lottery during CZ, the AT control means 200 executes a lottery in which the "transition to AT state" is won with approximately the same probability as when the first lottery table is used in the first AT lottery during CZ.

If the "transition to AT state" is won in the AT lottery during the second CZ, the AT control means 200 changes the performance state from the second CZ state to the AT state after 32 games have been played from the start of the second CZ state. Transition. Further, the AT control means 200 controls the transition to the AT state in the game where the player wins the "transition to AT state" in the AT lottery during the second CZ and 32 games are played until the end of the second CZ state. executes a second benefit award lottery regarding the award of a different benefit. The AT control means 200 of the present embodiment sets an initial value to an AT end determination counter (not shown) that counts the period during which the AT state continues, at the start of the AT state transitioning from the second CZ state, as the second bonus award lottery. An initial game number addition lottery is executed to determine the value to be added (additional) by lottery.

The AT control means 200 of this embodiment is configured to win the "transition to AT state" in the AT lottery during the second CZ, and to receive the second benefit in every game until the second CZ state ends after 32 games are played. Execute the grant lottery. In addition, the AT control means 200 wins the "transition to AT state" in the AT lottery during the second CZ, and selects the winning area in the internal lottery among the games played until the end of the second CZ state after 32 games are played. It is configured so that when a "rare role" or winning area "Rare Replay" is won, the first bonus award lottery is executed, that is, the second bonus award lottery is executed by referring to the winning area won in the internal lottery. You can leave it there. In addition, the benefits awarded in the second bonus lottery are not limited to the addition of the initial number of games in the same AT state as the benefits awarded in the first bonus lottery, but also from the time the start condition is met until the end condition is met. It may be an addition of the number of executions of one set of AT state (set number stock), or it may be a different benefit from the benefit given in the first benefit award lottery, and the specific content of the benefit is limited to this embodiment. It is not something that will be done.

On the other hand, if the "transition to AT state" is not won in the AT lottery during the second CZ, the AT control means 200 determines that the second condition that the condition for transition to the AT state is not satisfied, and After 32 games have been played from the start of the 2CZ state, the performance state is transferred from the 2nd CZ state to the normal non-AT state.

The AT state is a state in which an auxiliary game in which winning assistance is executed can be executed. In the AT state, the AT control means 200 is configured to be able to execute winning assistance based on the fact that a winning combination is won in a winning area in which the winning combination changes depending on the order in which the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in an internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means 120. ing. Here, the winning combinations (specific winning combinations) that increase the probability of winning by winning assistance are Bell A and Bell B at the time of winning in the winning area "batting order bell 1" to winning area "batting order bell 12". The AT control means 200 causes the main control display device 500 to display a display notifying the correct batting order as a winning assistance.

This auxiliary game in which winning assistance is executed constitutes a benefit advantageous to the player in this embodiment, and the AT state in which a benefit is given by being able to execute the auxiliary game is the fourth in this embodiment. The AT control means 200, which configures the state and the auxiliary game performance state and performs control related to the normal section, advantageous section, and auxiliary game, constitutes the state control means in this embodiment.

The AT control means 200 sets an initial value (for example, 50 games) corresponding to a predetermined number of games to an AT end determination counter (not shown) of the AT control data storage means 197 at the start of the AT state, and when the game is executed. Each time a game is played, a decrement update is performed in which the stored value of the AT end determination counter is subtracted by a value "1" corresponding to one game.

Further, when the winning area "Rare Role" or the winning area "Rare Replay" is won in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120, the AT control means 200 sets the value determined by the lottery to the memory value of the AT end determination counter. By determining whether to add or not, an additional lottery is executed to determine whether or not to add (add) the period during which the AT state continues.

The AT control means 200 controls the memory value of the first advantageous section counter 197a when the stored value of the AT end determination counter reaches the value "0" due to the decrement update performed each time a game is executed in the AT state, and when the stored value of the first advantageous section counter 197a is in the AT state. The end condition for the AT state (AT end condition) is satisfied when the value reaches the value "1500" and when the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b exceeds the value "2400" in the AT state. It is determined that this is the case, and the AT state is terminated.

In the present embodiment, the AT control means 200 controls the control associated with the end of the AT state based on the stored value of the first advantageous period counter 197a and the stored value of the second advantageous period counter 197b at the time when the AT end condition is satisfied. It is configured so that the processing can be switched. Specifically, the AT control means 200 determines that the normal termination condition is not satisfied (unfulfilled) if the stored value of the first advantageous section counter 197a is less than the value "400" at the time when the AT termination condition is satisfied. ), and with the end of the AT state, the performance state is shifted from the AT state to the normal non-AT state while continuing the advantageous section. Further, the AT control means 200 controls whether the stored value of the first advantageous section counter 197a is the value "400" or more and the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b is the value "1500" or more at the time when the AT end condition is satisfied. '' or above, and when the AT end condition is satisfied, it is determined that the normal end condition among the end conditions of the advantageous section is satisfied, and the advantageous section is ended and the normal section is started from the next game. Execute processing.

3. Gameplay combining advantageous section transition and performance state transition As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first CZ point counter 197d accumulates in the normal non-AT state, using the stored value of the first CZ point counter 197d. It has a first CZ state in which an AT lottery is executed, and is configured such that the degree of advantage for the player in the first CZ state changes depending on how the game progresses in the normal non-AT state.

In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the normal non-AT state shifts to the first CZ state, when the first CZ state shifts to the AT state, and when the advantageous section ends with the end of the first CZ state, the normal The configuration is such that there are cases where the section starts and cases where the section starts. Furthermore, the slot machine 1 is configured to set the second CZ state as the presentation state when the normal section shifts to the advantageous section.

In other words, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, if it is not possible to transition from the first CZ state to the AT state in which the first CZ mid-AT lottery is executed using the stored value of the first CZ mid-point point counter 197d accumulated in the normal non-AT state. When the advantageous section ends, the information regarding the advantageous section updated during the advantageous section (such as the stored value of the point counter 197d during the 1st CZ) is updated by the end processing as a predetermined initialization process that is executed with the end of the advantageous section. (including information advantageous to the player regarding the transition to the AT state) is initialized and then shifts to the normal section, but the configuration is such that the second CZ state can be started by shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section. Even if the vehicle does not transition to the AT state in the first CZ state and all information regarding the advantageous section is initialized, there is a possibility that the vehicle will transition to the AT state in the second CZ state that starts after passing through the normal section. have.

With such a configuration, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment combines the non-AT state in which winning assistance is not executed in the advantageous section and the control related to the transition between the normal section and the advantageous section, and the first CZ state and It is possible to realize a gaming experience that provides the possibility of transitioning to the AT state in combination with the second CZ state over a long period of time, and to improve the player's interest in playing the game in the non-AT state.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the stored value of the first advantageous section counter 197a is equal to or greater than the value "400" at the time when the AT end condition is satisfied, or when the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b is When the value is "1500" or more, the advantageous section is ended and the normal section is started upon the end of the AT state. As described above, the slot machine 1 is configured to set the presentation state to the second CZ state when the normal section shifts to the advantageous section.

Here, in the slot machine 1, when the AT state is started from the normal non-AT state via the first CZ state, 700 games are played in the normal non-AT state, and 10 games are played in the first CZ state. Since this is executed, the memory value of the first advantageous section counter 197a is configured to be equal to or greater than the value "710" at the time the AT state is started, and the first advantageous section counter 197a is set to be equal to or greater than the value "710" when the AT state is started. The counter 197a is configured to ensure that the stored value is equal to or greater than "400".

That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT state starts and ends via the first CZ state, the advantageous section ends with the end of the AT state and shifts to the normal section. The configuration is such that the second CZ state can be started by transitioning to the advantageous section, and even when transitioning from the first CZ state to the AT state, the AT state is started in the second CZ state that starts after passing through the normal section. It has the potential to transition to

With such a configuration, even when the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment shifts from the first CZ state to the AT state, it is determined to shift to the second CZ state after the AT state ends, so that the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can maintain an advantageous section. By combining the control related to the AT state in , and the control related to the transition between the normal section and the advantageous section, we realize a gameplay that allows the AT state to be executed multiple times in a short period of time, and increase the player's interest in the game. can be improved.

In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the add-on processing is executed multiple times in the AT state and the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b reaches the value "1500" or more at the end of the AT state, When the special end condition of the section (the stored value of the first advantageous section counter 197a reaches the value "1500" or the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b is the value "2401" or more) is satisfied, the AT state ends. Accordingly, the advantageous section is ended and the normal section is started.

With such a configuration, even when the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment shifts from the second CZ state to the AT state, if the AT state continues for a long time, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment changes to the second CZ state after the AT state ends. By determining the transition to the AT state, the AT state can be executed multiple times in a short period of time by combining the control related to the AT state in the advantageous section and the control related to the transition between the normal section and the advantageous section. It is possible to realize the gameplay and improve the player's interest in the game.

4. Summary of the present embodiment As described above, the gaming machine (1) of the present embodiment is
A plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3),
internal lottery means (120) for performing an internal lottery of the winning combination;
comprising a state control means (200) that controls a normal section and an advantageous section and is capable of executing an auxiliary game in the advantageous section;
The state control means includes, as a state related to the auxiliary game in the advantageous section,
Normal performance state and
a first specific performance state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal performance state;
controlling a second specific presentation state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal presentation state and different from the first specific presentation state;
The state control means includes:
If a first condition is satisfied in the normal performance state, transition to the first specific performance state;
When a second condition is satisfied in the first specific performance state, transitioning from the advantageous section to the normal section;
When transitioning from the normal section to the advantageous section, transitioning to the second specific performance state,
When the second condition is satisfied in the second specific performance state, the normal performance state is entered.

With this configuration, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment transitions from the normal non-AT state to the first CZ state, and when the advantageous section ends and shifts to the normal section by not shifting to the AT state in the first CZ state, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment Since the second CZ state is started when transitioning from the section to the advantageous section, even if the vehicle does not transition from the first CZ state to the AT state, it starts the second CZ state where it is easy to transition to the AT state again after passing through the normal section. It is possible to combine the non-AT state in which winning assistance is not executed in the advantageous section and the control related to the transition between the normal section and the advantageous section, and to enter the AT state that is a combination of the first CZ state and the second CZ state. It is possible to realize a gaming experience that provides the possibility of transition over a long period of time, and to improve the player's interest in playing games in a non-AT state.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment,
The state control means controls an auxiliary game presentation state in which the auxiliary game can be executed as a state related to the auxiliary game in the advantageous section;
The state control means initializes information regarding the advantageous section when transitioning from the advantageous section to the normal section;
When in the normal performance state, information regarding benefits can be accumulated,
The first specific performance state and the second specific performance state determine whether or not to transition to the auxiliary game performance state,
In at least one of the first specific performance state and the auxiliary game performance state, control using information regarding the accumulated benefits is executed.

With this configuration, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has the first CZ state and the second CZ state that are more advantageous than the normal non-AT state, and the stored value of the first CZ middle point counter 197d accumulated in the normal non-AT state. In the first CZ state in which control is performed, there is a case where the system shifts to the AT state, and a case where the advantageous section is completed without shifting to the AT state and the system shifts to the normal section. If it is determined not to transition and the information regarding the advantageous section is initialized by the termination process accompanying the end of the advantageous section and then the transition is made to the normal section, the second CZ state is set by transitioning from the normal section to the advantageous section. By combining the second CZ state that is advantageous to the player, which is set at the start of the advantageous section, and the first CZ state, which is advantageous to the player who normally transitions from the non-AT state, the possibility of transition to the AT state is increased. It is possible to realize a gaming experience that provides long-term benefits, improve marketability while having an advantageous section, and improve the player's interest in the game.

Further, in this embodiment, the benefit control means shifts from the advantageous section to the normal section when the auxiliary game presentation state that has transitioned from the first specific presentation state ends.

With this configuration, even when the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment shifts from the first CZ state to the AT state, it is determined to shift to the second CZ state after the AT state ends. By combining the control related to the state and the control related to the transition between the normal section and the advantageous section, we have realized a gameplay that allows the AT state to be executed multiple times in a short period of time, and it is possible to improve the marketability even with the advantageous section. It is possible to improve the player's interest in playing the game.

5. Modified Example In this embodiment, when the AT end condition is satisfied in the AT state, the AT control means 200 normally performs the Although it is configured to determine either transition to a non-AT state or end of an advantageous section, the present invention is not limited thereto. The AT control means 200 may be configured to, for example, determine by lottery whether to transition to the normal non-AT state or end the advantageous section when the AT end condition ends. Further, for example, when the AT state is started via the first CZ state, the AT control means 200 ends the advantageous section based on the establishment of the AT end condition, and the AT state is started via the second CZ state. When started, it may be configured to transition to a normal non-AT state based on the establishment of an AT termination condition.

Further, in this embodiment, the AT control means 200 changes the probability of winning "transition to AT state" in the first CZ AT lottery for the first CZ state, according to the stored value of the first CZ middle point counter 197d. Although it is configured as follows, it is not limited to this. The AT control means 200 is configured to be able to change the probability of transition from the first CZ state to the AT state, for example, by changing the number of games in which the first CZ state continues according to the stored value of the first CZ middle point counter 197d. You can leave it there.

Further, the AT control means 200 may also control the AT state in the first CZ AT lottery executed when the stored value of the first CZ point counter 197d is the first value (for example, the value "30") in the first CZ state. If you win "Move to", the value to be set in the AT end judgment counter at the start of the AT state is set to "50", and the value stored in the first CZ middle point counter 197d is higher than the first value. value (for example, value "50"), if you win "Transition to AT state" in the first CZ AT lottery executed, set the value to be set in the AT end judgment counter at the start of AT state to the value "100". ” may be configured.

Further, the AT control means 200 changes the probability of winning the "transition to AT state" in the first CZ AT lottery according to the stored value of the first CZ middle point counter 197d, and also Depending on the value, the value set in the AT end determination counter at the start of the AT state may be changed.

In other words, the AT control means 200 only needs to use the stored value of the first CZ middle point counter 197d, which normally accumulates in the non-AT state, in the control executed in at least one of the first CZ state and the AT state. The control content is not limited to this embodiment.

Further, in the present embodiment, the AT control means 200 is configured to perform the AT lottery during the second CZ at the start of the second CZ state in the second CZ state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the AT control means 200 may perform an AT lottery during the second CZ every game in the second CZ state. Further, the AT control means 200 can, for example, perform the second CZ AT lottery using the second lottery table or the third lottery table in the second CZ AT lottery, thereby controlling the first to third lottery tables. It may be configured to execute a lottery that is more advantageous to the player than the AT lottery during the first CZ in the first CZ state using either of them. That is, the specific structure of the AT lottery during the second CZ is not limited to this embodiment.

Further, in the present embodiment, the AT control means 200 is configured to perform the AT lottery during the second CZ at the start of the second CZ state in the second CZ state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when winning the advantageous section lottery and setting the effect state to the second CZ state, the AT control means 200 executes the AT lottery during the second CZ, that is, one game before the start of the game in the second CZ state. It may be configured to execute a second CZ middle AT lottery in a game (a game in which an advantageous section lottery is executed).

In addition, in this embodiment, the AT control means 200 controls whether the winning area "Rare Replay" is won in the internal lottery and the winning area "Rare Replay" when 200 games or more are played in the normal non-AT state. '' is configured to execute the first CZ lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the AT control means 200 has a plurality of modes each having a different probability of transition to the first CZ state, and selects which of the plurality of modes is selected at a predetermined timing such as the start of a normal non-AT state or the start of an advantageous section. It may also be configured to set whether to do so.

When configured in this way, the AT control means 200 controls, for example, the first mode in which control is similar to that of the present embodiment, the 200th game in the normal non-AT state, and the 400th game in the normal non-AT state. The second mode in which the first CZ lottery is executed at the time of execution, and the third mode in which the value "400" is set as the initial value of the non-AT game number counter 197c, are related to the transition to the first CZ state from the normal non-AT state, respectively. It is sufficient that the configuration is such that a plurality of modes for executing different controls can be set at a predetermined timing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the AT control means 200 is configured to be able to extend the period during which the AT state continues by executing an add-on process in an add-on lottery in the AT state, but the present invention is not limited to this. The AT control means 200 may be configured to change the control for extending the period during which the AT state continues, for example, when the difference in the number of sheets in the AT state exceeds 1,500 sheets. Specifically, the AT control means 200 is set to continue the AT state until the second advantageous section counter 197b exceeds the value "2400" when the difference in the number of sheets in the AT state exceeds 1500 sheets. may be configured. Further, the AT control means 200 is configured to change the probability of executing the additional lottery to a higher probability than before the difference in the number of coins in the AT state exceeds 1500 when the difference in the number of coins in the AT state exceeds 1500. may have been done.

That is, the AT control means 200 may be configured to be able to continue the AT state until the specific end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied when the difference in the number of sheets in the AT state exceeds a predetermined number. In addition, in the case of such a configuration, the AT control means 200 determines that the normal termination condition is not satisfied (unfulfilled) when the AT state ends with the difference in the number of sheets in the AT state not exceeding 1500 sheets. It is preferable that the performance state be configured to be determined and to transition from the AT state to the normal non-AT state with the end of the AT state, while continuing the advantageous section.

Further, in the present embodiment, the AT control means 200 continues the first CZ state until 10 games are played in the first CZ state, even after the transition to the AT state is determined. Although it is configured as follows, it is not limited to this. If the transition to the AT state is determined before 10 games are played in the first CZ state, the AT control means 200 ends the first CZ state in the game and starts the AT state from the next game. It may be configured as follows. In addition, when comprised in this way, the AT control means 200 becomes a structure which does not perform the 1st privilege grant lottery in a 1st CZ state.

Further, in the second CZ state, the AT control means 200 also controls the second CZ state in substantially the same way if it is determined to transition to the AT state before 32 games are played in the second CZ state. The AT state may be configured to start from the next game after the game ends. In addition, when comprised in this way, the AT control means 200 becomes a structure which does not perform the 2nd privilege grant lottery in a 2nd CZ state.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 sets a value as an initial value to the memory value of each counter or storage means, and performs a decrement update that subtracts one by one each time a game is executed, and a decrement update that subtracts one by one each time a game is executed. Although the configuration is configured to perform an increment update in which each counter is added, the method for updating each counter or storage means may be configured to perform multiplication, division, etc., and is not particularly limited. .

1 Slot machine (gaming machine)
120 Internal lottery means 200 AT control means (state control means)
R1 1st reel R2 2nd reel R3 3rd reel

Claims (1)

multiple reels,
an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery of winnings;
a state control means that controls a normal section and an advantageous section and can execute an auxiliary game in the advantageous section;
The state control means includes, as a state related to the auxiliary game in the advantageous section,
Normal performance state and
a first specific performance state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal performance state;
a second specific presentation state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal presentation state and different from the first specific presentation state;
Controls the auxiliary game performance state in which the auxiliary game can be executed ,
The state control means includes:
When transitioning from the advantageous section to the normal section, initialize information regarding the advantageous section;
When in the normal performance state, predetermined information can be accumulated,
If a first condition is satisfied in the normal performance state, transition to the first specific performance state;
If it is determined not to transition to the auxiliary game performance state in the first specific performance state, transition from the advantageous section to the normal section;
When transitioning from the normal section to the advantageous section, transitioning to the second specific performance state,
If it is determined in the second specific performance state not to transition to the auxiliary game performance state , transition to the normal performance state;
In the auxiliary game production state, control using the accumulated predetermined information can be executed;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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